Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2016 i Australian Home Beautiful

OVER THE 10 YEARS I’ve edited this magazine, I’ve been lucky enough to meet many of our fabulous readers, and reading your emails and letters is one of the most satisfying parts of my job. When we first introduced our annual 50 Beautiful Rooms issue, it was to allow us to celebrate the softer rooms, like living rooms and bedrooms, following the success of our 50 Best Kitchens and Bathrooms specials in the year prior. But somewhere along the line, we realised it presented a great opportunity to showcase the talents of our readers, many of whom had been sending us pictures of their successful projects for years. And so came the birth of our annual Beautiful Rooms competition, celebrating every room in the home. It’s been one of the…

16 We Love Rustic yet refined, this lounge room takes us straight to that summer holiday we’ve been craving. “This is my dream living room,” says HB editorial co-ordinator Olivia. “I love this elegant boho-meets-beachy style and that fireplace... Wow!” get the look: A gorgeous farm-style sandstone fireplace informs the colours and warms the soul of this beautiful layabout lounge room. Yet, it’s the large King Living ‘Concerto’ sofa looking out to the sunshine that makes this space one for the whole family. Pompom cushions from Pampa and throws from Marr-kett are ideal to snuggle up with, while the Globe West ‘Hunter’ coffee table offers a nod to contemporary living. “COOKING UP A BREEZY BRUNCH HERE WOULD BE A DELIGHT. THERE’S A real connection BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA”…

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the view from here A glimpse of treetops, warming rays of sunlight, the gentle chattering of birds – nothing soothes the soul quite like a few moments spent contemplating the world from a window seat. Take time to recline on an inviting chaise set into a glazed nook, and feel recharged for the rest of the day. solid curtains Textured and billowy or luminous and decadent, “Curtains add warmth, softness and create an inviting environment,” says interior designer Karen Akers. The traditional choice for bedrooms and formal rooms, they add an elegant layer to soft furnishings along with privacy and insulation. In open-plan spaces, motorised solid curtains layered over sheers give flexible levels of natural light and cosiness. Karen prefers a light look, choosing understated ripple-fold or single pinch-pleat headings,…

dream world Celebrate the coming of spring by conjuring up a scene fit for Titania, Shakespeare’s queen of the fairies. Take tea on a forest-inspired daybed dressed with romantic linen, tactile cushions and a cosy throw to keep any chills at bay. For product details, see page 202 moveable feast TRESTLE TABLES MEAN AVID GARDENERS CAN PUT A SUNNY SPOT TO GOOD USE For product details, see page 202 water wisdom IF LOW MAINTENANCE IS YOUR MANTRA, SURROUND A SEAT WITH HARDY SUCCULENTS WHICH REWARD MINIMAL WORK WITH STRIKING GOOD LOOKS effortless alfresco ACHIEVE ELEGANCE WITH EASE BY SELECTING NATURAL MATERIALS AND VERDANT HUES THAT COMPLEMENT YOUR OPEN-AIR SETTING shelf life HOUSE PROPAGATED CUTTINGS AND PLANTS AMONG SHELVES OF POTS AND GARDENING TOOLS, TO CREATE AN ORGANIC DISPLAY FULL OF…

When entertaining is serious business in your home, a kitchen that can assume the role of host at a moment’s notice is a must. Take Ruth’s striking cookzone in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs: not only is it a bustling hub for her family – husband Eric and children Henry, 19, Emily, 17 and Isabelle, 14 – it’s also equipped with impressive catering credentials, from a butler’s pantry to an expansive island bench. The elegant, monochrome space is the result of a sparkling makeover that has significantly upgraded the room’s functionality. “We couldn’t see out to the pool and it had no room to move,” says Ruth of the space’s previous incarnation. “All of my storage was below the bench and I had very narrow workspaces.” Designer Jo McIntyre of Beautiful Home…

Heavily pregnant and worried about raising sons Oliver, now six, and four-year-old Harry, in a city apartment, Lucy admits the decision to purchase their century-old family home in the NSW Hunter Valley was very much driven by emotion. “I was swept up in the romance of it, or else I might not have made that leap of faith,” she says. Fortunately, her husband, Matthew, founder of mattress company Ergoflex, shared her passion. “He rang me from the garden and said, ‘Luce, we have to get this house’,” she says. “He hadn’t even been inside yet!” A necessary renovation, including a rear extension, offered the opportunity for Lucy and Matthew to create a generously sized ensuite. The house had been in the same family since it was built in the 1890s,…

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winning letter Facing a long flight from Brisbane to Perth just over a week ago, I picked up a copy of Home Beautiful at Brisbane airport before boarding. It took the length of the flight to read the issue from cover to cover! By the time my flight landed, I was buzzing with ideas on how to inject a fresh splash of eclectic, relaxed loveliness into our place. The best part is, I have just returned home and I will be visiting the Coorparoo ‘hidden gem’ stores that were featured in the issue as well as taking some time to organise my home office. Susan Bentley, Brisbane, Qld, via email “MY BOYS NEVER GOT THE tidy your room IDEA. THEN I STARTED TELLING THEM, ‘MAKE YOUR room LOOK LIKE A…

COLLECTION: nodi Nodi, Italian for knots, is the brainchild of New Zealand-born designer Olivia Smith, whose fascination with knotting was informed by her textile studies in Milan. Each rug is handmade by artisans in India using only certified fair trade materials. The result: a collection of beautifully chunky, sink-yourfeet-into rugs in muted hues and easy to pair neutrals.…

“Perforated surfaces create a stylish texture while also playing up the appeal of symmetry” ~ Tilly Roberts, HB junior stylist…

WE LOVE... embracing the dark Because the living room faces south and the home’s architecture didn’t allow for the inclusion of skylights, this room was destined to be dark. “There was nothing to do but to embrace the fact that it’s a dark room,” says Melinda, who opted for walls painted in Valspar Eternal Ocean to create a moody and cosy vibe for the room that is mostly used at night when the family curl up together on the sofas. Interior Low Sheen in Eternal Ocean, $87/4L, valspar.com. Many dream of a life of rural idyll, swapping the urban jungle for greener pastures, but for Melinda, Tom and their three children, the move from Sydney’s northern beaches to the NSW Southern Highlands was less of a tree change than a…

BENCHTOP Get the look with Arabescato marble, from $490/sqm (including installation), WK Stone. “IT’S JUST A BIG meeting PLACE. I LOVE cooking HERE WITH MY GIRLS” ~ COLLEEN HALLWAY With its decorative archway and carpeted staircase leading to the bedrooms, the front entrance hallway (above) is a statement in the timeless grace and beauty of this Victorian home. KITCHEN The heart of this centrally located space (opposite & right) is undoubtedly the spectacular five-metre-long island bench. Topped with generous slabs of honed Arabescato marble – a white-based stone with viscous veins of grey, also used to stunning effect for the splashback – the island bench is forever in use by the clan. “We do so much of our eating and entertaining around this bench,” says Mehdi. Hardware-free joinery in a…

TIP: “Include overhead storage for less frequently used or seasonal items, such as gloves, winter hats and swimming gear,” suggests Melinda. perfect placement While a mud room’s function is to filter the disarray, it needn’t be messy. The secret is planning. A separate compartment for each family member is a great way to keep everything tidy and to encourage kids to be responsible for their belongings. Include a bench seat, sturdy coat hooks for each person, and storage for shoes underneath in pigeonholes or drawers. “It’s helpful to have a separate boot tray near the doors for muddy and wet boots and shoes to be wiped or hosed,” says interior designer Melinda Hartwright. Drawers will keep the space looking tidy, which might be important if it’s an area visible from the…

surrounding structure WHEN CHOOSING PATHS, SCREENS AND EDGING, TAKE DESIGN CUES FROM THE ARCHITECTURE AND PERIOD OF YOUR HOME TIP: “Dark background tones on walls and fences add depth to gardens and make white flowers, as well as foliage pop,” says Josh Harrison, who suggests using Dulux Monument and Domino on fences and screens. STYLE STORY: modern For a contemporary space infused with white, Josh Harrison of Harrison’s Landscaping suggests a minimalist asymmetrical approach. Use offset, staggered paths, contemporary screening to form garden rooms and striking mass plantings, just like this garden by Brendan Moar. Also, less is often more in a modern scheme, so pare it back to basics. “Large pots with strong architectural plants like Dracaena draco and pandanus palms can reflect a structure’s clean lines,” recommends Paul Stein…

Like so many traditional semis, this three-bedroom Melbourne home suffered from a lack of light and a bathroom that was a long way from the bedrooms. “The kitchen was squashed between the living area and the bathroom, which was at the back of the house,” says homeowner Simon, who shares the abode with his husband, Marcus. “The only light was through a small set of French doors leading out to the deck, and, because of the layout, there was also no dining space,” he adds. Architect Jane Cameron Finlay helped the couple with a renovation that moved the bathroom from the back of the house to a central location, and pushed back the kitchen, adding light-delivering French doors and skylights and creating a dining area, which is populated by an…

There’s nothing quite like a hefty dose of water damage to push a renovation plan into action. For Johnny, a university researcher, and his wife, Yang Yang, a sales consultant, the expanding water stains in the ensuite of their Melbourne home heralded an opportunity for a makeover – of the bathroom and its awkward adjoining store area. “The previous bathroom was way too big for the two of us, and the robe area was not practical,” explains Johnny. “There were two access doors to the robe – one was from the living room, which was confusing.” Design and renovation specialists GIA Renovations got to planning the new space, which involved moving a wall and repairing the damage caused by a lack of waterproofing. “It was amazing that the tiles hadn’t…

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MELBOURNE-BASED DESIGNER Volker Haug didn’t take the obvious route when setting up his eponymous lighting studio. Instead he took a rather more meandering path, becoming a hairdresser and travelling around Europe before a move to Melbourne and the start of a new career. Not that the change of continents was the ‘light bulb’ moment that first spawned his interest in lighting design – that began much earlier. Born and raised in Stuttgart, Germany, he remembers excitedly turning on and off light switches – much to his parents’ annoyance. “The first light I ever bought was a silver dipped globe,” says Volker. “In it I could see an entire world of creative potential.” The chance to develop those possibilities came when Volker was offered a residency at lighting firm Mance Design,…

See more of our winning room overleaf. “I loved CREATING THIS ENSUITE. I WANTED TO USE RAW MATERIALS MIXED WITH touches OF RETRO GLAMOUR” ~ AMANDA, HOMEOWNER 1 We Love We present you the winner of this year’s Beautiful Rooms competition: this is what dream bathrooms are made of! “Oh, wow,” says Jessica Bellef, Temple & Webster’s head of styling and Beautiful Rooms judge. “This is incredible. The way owner Amanda has matched that marble in a chevron pattern [top right] is amazing.” Home Beautiful editor and Beautiful Rooms judge Wendy Moore, who admits she’s usually not a fan of lots of marble, had to agree. “This is inspirational,” she says. “I think this is the first time I’ve seen marble on a whole wall I really love. It’s stunning.”…

THIS ONCE-SLEEPY Perth suburb is bursting into life. New boutique shops and eateries are establishing themselves alongside a strong existing community, creating a buzzy, family-focused vibe. Ditch the car and make a day of it by taking a stroll along the long, central high street, with a nature trail park nearby, and enjoy the warm, neighbourly atmosphere of this child-friendly urban village. Do explore its laneways and The Mezz shopping mall on your travels. STOP 1 | Scandinavian Wallpaper & Décor This seriously beautiful space, with its vast and diverse range of textured and organic-look wallpaper, will take your breath away. Owner Lollo Jansson is passionate about her trade, importing papers from her beloved native Sweden and offering a custom printing service (samples can be sent all over Australia). Entering…

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Eva is a true citizen of the world: born in Uganda, she was schooled in Kenya and the UK, went to university in the States, lived in France while she learnt the language and has been a resident of South Africa for two decades. So it comes as little surprise that her stunning home reflects her international lineage. Built on a 500-hectare, carefully considered ecoestate on an old farm north of Johannesburg, the home sits quietly in its surroundings, flanked by a row of gum trees that were planted as a wind break. “There is so much beauty in what is natural,” says Eva. To create ‘something simple but beautiful’ for herself and her family – 10-year-old son Pablo and daughter Suubi, 18, who is away at boarding school –…

salty & sweet Set a rustic and relaxed table for Father’s Day lunch with raw ceramics, hardy succulents and chunky timber boards laden with a scrumptious feast. ROASTED VEGIE CHIPS Serves 4-6 300g sweet potato 2 bulbs beetroot, scrubbed, ends trimmed 3 bulbs golden beetroot (optional), scrubbed, ends trimmed 2 large parsnip, trimmed and halved 1 large carrot, trimmed Olive oil cooking spray 1 tbsp finely chopped rosemary 2 tsp ground sea salt, extra for serving 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Using a mandolin, thinly slice unpeeled vegetables. Lightly spray 3 large oven trays with oil. Spread vegetables in a single layer onto trays and lightly spray with oil. Keep remaining vegetables for next batch. 2. Sprinkle with some rosemary and ground salt. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly…

When keen cook Allison inherited a cooking space with no room to store a saucepan – let alone use one – she knew the kitchen that she shared with her husband Paul, children James, seven, and Holly, three, was destined for a renovation. “I had baskets on every surface and on top of cupboards because there was little storage space,” recalls Allison. “I didn’t like cooking because I couldn’t spread out to bake or entertain in the way I wanted to.” A graphic designer, Allison had a very clear idea of what she had in mind and had collected plenty of tear sheets from interiors magazines to create a detailed moodboard. An extension, complete with a wall of glass and a vaulted ceiling, cleared the way for a kitchen twice…

Sydneysider Pat knew her home was trying to tell her something. “Our house didn’t talk in an intelligent way,” she says. “You have to listen to what a house should be saying.” So, when it came time to renovate her 1970s eastern Sydney home, Pat listened carefully, deciding that it made good sense to convert a large, clinkerbrick living room, located on the first floor, into the main bedroom with a dressing area and generous ensuite, replacing the distinctly poky, existing master suite at the back of the house. “The extra living space upstairs became redundant once the downstairs had been renovated with both formal and informal living areas,” explains Pat. “The old room even had a pot-belly stove and was stuck in a time warp!” Without having to work…