Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2019 i Australian Home Beautiful

Not everyone wants to hide their cooking appliances away. For some, functionality is not something that needs to be hidden, but rather, something to be celebrated. The Classic Freestanding Cooker from Fisher & Paykel is the perfect statement piece for this kind of kitchen. With craftsmanship in every detail, the freestanding Cooker is not simply beautiful to look at, but beautiful to use as well. Equipped with AeroTech technology to ensure even heat distribution throughout the sizeable 140L capacity cavity, these Cookers deliver perfect results. “Our Classic style blends nostalgic aesthetics with modern functionality. These products are designed to have presence, and to bring a warm touch of tradition to any kitchen.”…

THIS MONTH, WE WERE INSPIRED BY THE LAIDBACK VIBE OF THIS INCREDIBLE MEDITERRANEAN HOLIDAY HOME IN IBIZA (PAGE 60), A TRULY SOPHISTICATED EXAMPLE OF SPANISH FINCA (FARMHOUSE) STYLE FROM ARCHITECT ROLF BLAKSTAD.…

COUNTRY ROAD “THE SOUTH YARRA STORE IS ALWAYS A WEEKEND FAVOURITE FOR ME. I DRAW INSPIRATION FROM A STORE LEVEL WHEN I SEE OUR DESIGNS AND CONCEPTS ON THE SHOP FLOOR. IT’S REALLY IMPORTANT EVERY PRODUCT LOOKS AND FEELS COHESIVE – EACH WITH A SPECIAL PLACE IN THE HOME.” VISIT: 252 TOORAK RD, SOUTH YARRA, (03) 9824 0133. BOOKMARK: COUNTRYROAD.COM.AU. OPEN HOUSE MELBOURNE “It is hard not to be in awe of Melbourne’s design culture and architecture – and it’s really interesting to see how different people live their everyday life in a styled space.” Visit: Open House Melbourne facilitates events and site visits in Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo – including such locations as St Kilda’s Hotel Esplanade (pictured). Bookmark: openhousemelbourne.org. Prahran Market “A go-to in Melbourne! All the fresh…

MOTEL BY TIM ROSS (NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA, $34.95) Created in collaboration with the National Archives of Australia, Tim Ross’ latest book captures a simpler era of roadside escapes from the 1950s to 1989. It comes after he received the Australian Institute of Architects’ National President’s Prize for his advocacy, activism and outstanding contribution. Order online at modernisterbooks.com. DREAMING OF A WHITE SOFA, BUT STRUGGLING WITH THE THOUGHT OF KEEPING IT CLEAN? THE PERFORMANCE FABRICS RANGE FROM MAX SPARROW IS VIRTUALLY STAIN PROOF, SO YOU NO LONGER NEED TO CHOOSE BETWEEN PRACTICALITY AND AESTHETICS. VISIT MAXSPARROW.COM.AU light the way RUMBLES OF A SONOS AND IKEA COLLABORATION STARTED IN 2017 AND NOW WE’RE FINALLY PRIVY TO THEIR SECRET PROJECT: A TABLE LAMP THAT DOUBLES AS A WI-FI SPEAKER. BOTH SOUND AND…

“PUNCHES OF colour AND ROUGHLY HEWN FINISHES BRING style TO EVERY SPACE”~ SARAH BURMAN, HB EDITOR…

a fresh start Adorn your entry with a display of lush indoor plants in terracotta pots and jute baskets to cue relaxation on arrival. A gallery wall of botanical-inspired artworks is another way to invite greenery into your home. OFFSET THE softness OF ABUNDANT LEAFY FOLIAGE WITH ROBUST FURNISHINGS AND TIME-WORN organic FINISHES find your focus In living areas, create a focal point with a show-stopping plant in a statement pot, then pair it with smaller plants around the room. AGAINST A BLANK CANVAS OF cool WHITES, INVITE terracotta TONES IN LEATHER AND UPHOLSTERY TO ECHO POTS AND PLANTERS, AND BRING richness TO YOUR PALETTE wonder wall Add serenity to a sitting area with a calming olive green feature wall – try Dulux Lush Hosta. Paint cabinetry in the same…

When Belinda looks around her home, it’s not the furniture, finery and finishes that she sees, but the cherished memories. Christmas mornings in her sun-drenched living room; children’s sleepovers spent sprawled out across the window seat; long, languid Sundays spent by the pool. Her very first memory of the property dates back to 2011, when she and her husband Charlie went to an inspection on Sydney’s leafy north shore. “It was a deceased estate and had been a little unloved,” recalls Belinda, remembering an unsightly sewer pipe by the front door and the barren garden. “But I could see it was a beautiful piece of architecture with a big, north-facing backyard – we were sold.” The couple were, however, curious about the home’s original heritage. “It was sold to us…

Memories of Seychelles, a small cluster of tropical islands off the east cost of Africa, where Monika and Steve met and fell in love almost 20 years ago, sparked the Canberra couple’s passion for the northern NSW haven of Byron Bay. “Byron had the same incredible beaches, lush tropical rainforests, the humidity and laid-back feel we loved so much about Seychelles,” says Monika. The couple found themselves returning to Byron year after year, and with each visit, they became more enamoured with the area. “We had friends and colleagues who had either moved to Byron or bought a holiday house and we thought, ‘Why not have our own place there too?’,” says Steve. The search for the perfect retreat took years, extending eventually to the pretty hinterland surrounding Byron, where…

Coaxing kids into the shower may be a chore, but for most of us, showering is a simple pleasure synonymous with relaxation. As such, the humble shower has evolved from a wash-and-go zone, into a haven within the home (such as this elegant space designed by boutique styling company The Stables). “Increasingly, people want their shower to be a place to retreat and unwind, so personalisation is key,” says interior designer Rachel Pace of Birdblack Design. To help you choose your perfect style, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about the latest styles. WHOLE-ROOM WONDER The ultimate in luxury and open-plan design, a shower room has no partitions and often encompasses multiple shower outlets, which may include overhead, hand and body jets for an indulgent sensory experience. Most…

entryway ONE Polish your pendants All too often, light fixtures are the forgotten cousins in our regular cleaning routines, so take this chance to make them sparkle and shine. First make sure the bulbs are all cool, then use an extendable duster, or a microfibre cloth attached to a broomstick, to wipe away dirt and debris. 2 CHANNEL YOUR INNER STYLIST: “SWITCHING UP THE ACCESSORIES ON A HALL CONSOLE IS A FUN AND EASY WAY TO breathe new life INTO A SPACE,” SAYS MELINDA HARTWRIGHT OF MELINDA HARTWRIGHT INTERIORS. “LOAD UP VASES WITH SPRING BLOOMS, THEN ADD SOMETHING NEW, LIKE A DECORATING BOOK OR RECENT PHOTOGRAPH.” 3 Work the floor It’s the hero piece you never knew you needed: a hall runner instantly (and affordably) elevates an entryway. For similar,…

For Helen and Ben, learning Helen was pregnant a month after moving into their new home upped the urgency to kickstart improvements. “Our first priority outside was addressing the pool, which was unfenced,” says Helen, of their property on the Mornington Peninsula, south of Melbourne. To carefully plan how to make the most of their vast outdoor area, they enlisted landscape designer Chris Batchelor from Granite Landscapes to devise a modern, functional space for entertaining and where daughter Billie, now three, could play. They also factored in a decent patch of lawn for their two dogs – Hungarian Vizslas Floyd and Fern – to run around. “One of the things that initially attracted us to the property was the tropical feel of the backyard,” recalls Helen, “but it was cluttered…

Annual trips away to explore the gardens of Belgium, France and England with family reaped rich rewards for interior designer Albien when the time came to reimagine her own outdoor space. Surrounded by five neighbouring backyards and unsightly walls, the garden wasn’t exactly the secluded retreat she had dreamed of. “I wanted to create a more intimate garden,” says Albien, of the enchanting, captivating space she set about creating at the property she shares with her husband Willem and their three children in a town in the Netherlands. “And I tackled that in phases.” Step one was to camouflage all of the unappealing surrounding structures. “First I made all the fences green by putting ivy, privet, beech hedge and groups of hostas against it,” says Albien, who also planted sycamores…

There’s nothing like the arrival of spring to lure you outdoors to dine, relax and savour quality time with family and friends. “A deck has to be inviting – that means it’s got to look appealing, so it becomes the favourite place in your home,” explains marketing manager Christian Hansen of James Hardie. “Gone are the days of grey timber decks with split wood and daggy plastic barbecue furniture – outdoor rooms are becoming more luxe.” If your alfresco space is crying out for a post-winter makeover, don’t fret. With our expert guide to updating your deck, and a few decorating tips, you can create the perfect setting for the longer days ahead. {EXPERT TIP} SERENE SCENE “HAVE A FOCAL POINT TOWARDS A VIEW, POOL, FEATURE PLANTING OR INVITING PIECE…

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INTEGRATED DD60STI9 TALL SINGLE DISHDRAWER™ DISHWASHER, 7 PLACE SETTINGS The revolutionary dishwasher in a drawer changed the way we think about dishwashing. With extra height for taller dishes, this integrated model can be customised to match your cabinetry. Quick wash, Sanitise and Extra Dry options provide superior performance. CONTEMPORARY RB90S64MKIW1 COOLDRAWER™ MULTI-TEMPERATURE DRAWER The CoolDrawer™ is designed to fit flush with cabinetry. Install anywhere in the home for true design flexibility. Five different preset food modes (Fridge, Freezer, Chill, Pantry and Wine) mean the CoolDrawer™ adapts to your storage and cooling needs. INTEGRATED HP90IDCHX2 BUILT-IN RANGEHOOD, 90CM, INTEGRATED Achieve the invisible with this Rangehood - it’s designed to hide behind your kitchen cabinetry so you can get that seamless look. Three fan speeds provide powerful extraction so steam and odours…

HOMEBEAUTIFULMAG @HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU PINTEREST.COM/HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL@ PACIFICMAGS.COM.AU THE DAILY HOME EDIT MOST CLICKED: WEB STORY OF THE MONTH Turns out we aren’t the only people struggling to keep our plants alive. ‘How you’re killing your fiddle leaf fig’ was a top-performing article on the website this month, as we get to the root of your wilting foliage. Read it here: homebeautiful.com.au/how-youre-killing-your-fiddle-leaf-fig. TUNE IN! Caught the design bug? Join the club. Here to cure your home addiction is HB’s five-minute daily dose of style hacks, expert advice and renovation tips with our new ‘The Daily Home Edit’ podcast. Loaded with life-changing tips and tricks, from house plants said to stop you from snoring to how to pick the right white paint, the HB team has you covered. “Absolutely love this podcast! I’m…

COLOUR MATCH Vibrant Aussie fashion house Gorman has teamed up with the Mangkaja Arts Centre in WA to release Mangkaja x Gorman – a colourful collection of clothes and accessories (including the Billabongs planter, $49) that feature the work of five Indigenous Australian artists. Shop at gormanshop.com.au. green thumb SUCKER FOR A SUCCULENT? MAKE YOUR THRIVING PLANT COLLECTION A FOCAL FEATURE WITH THE SOFT HUES OF CAPRA DESIGNS’ NEW GOLDEN COLLECTION. FROM HANGING BASKETS TO HAND-ETCHED POTS, THESE TREASURES CAN ELEVATE YOUR HOME’S GREENERY TO SUIT EVERY SPACE. FROM $59 FOR A SMALL POT, CAPRADESIGNS.COM. EVERY RUG TELLS A STORY FOR HER SECOND COLLABORATION WITH DESIGNER RUGS, SWEDISH DESIGNER ANNA-CARIN HAS TRAVELLED BACK INTO HER ANCESTRY, GLEANING INSPIRATION FROM THE FIRST SYSTEM OF WRITING DEVELOPED BY THE VIKINGS. TITLED NORSE,…

“THE INTENTION WAS TO CREATE A UNIQUE VENUE, SECTIONING OFF INTIMATE MOMENTS WITHIN A LARGE SPACE IN ORDER TO CATER TO NIGHT-TIME COCKTAILS AS WELL AS THE DAYTIME COFFEE CROWD”~ Paul O’Donnell, co-owner South End Social…

“THESE SNEAKY STORAGE SOLUTIONS DOUBLE AS DECOR”~ HOLLY BYRNE, HB FEATURES EDITOR * ALL INTERNATIONAL PRICES ARE BASED ON CURRENT EXCHANGE RATES…

al fresco dining WITH YOUR OUTDOOR GALAXY KITCHEN HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER chic & modern THE SPRINTER CORNER LOUNGE, IS YOUR IDEAL SUMMER GO-TO RETREAT SHOP AT YOUR LOCAL STORE, ONLINE AT HN.COM.AU OR CALL 1300 464 278 Harvey Norman stores are operated by independent franchisees. Advertised prices valid at NSW stores only. Prices may vary between states due to additional freight costs. Promotion ends 30/11/2019.…

There’s a lot to be said for trusting your instincts. It’s what inspired retirees Lorraine and Michael to leave the Gold Coast after 12 years and make the move south to a small coastal town on the NSW north coast. “We wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle, and we just loved the village feel,” reflects Lorraine. “At times you can go for a walk and you’re the only person on the beach.” The couple approached house hunting in the same intuitive way, taking their time to find something that felt right. Although their agent took them through more than a dozen beautiful, architecturally designed homes, none of them hit the mark. The property that did catch their eye was a little different. Rented out for years, the…

TRADITIONAL With its inherent warmth and charm, a traditional kitchen’s classic good looks are a definite crowd-pleaser the look This style is all about the details – decorative cabinetry teamed with fixtures and accessories evoking an ornate, old-world feel (as seen, right, in this design by GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens). “Think Shakerstyle doors, cornices, wall sconces, ceramic farmhouse sinks and elaborate hardware in brushed or antique brass, rather than invisible finger-pulls,” says interior designer Alex Gourlay of Vellum Interiors. White and warm neutrals act as a base for materials such as marble and timber. To avoid this style looking ‘cookie-cutter’, Alex suggests including bold colour or feature pendants, enhancing individuality. materials Marble and timber lend themselves to this look, particularly when they develop a patina. Pairing classic grey-and-white marble with…

MAIN attraction Vendors know buyers make a beeline for the bathroom and kitchen at an inspection. In recent years, the bathroom, in particular, has evolved from a functional zone to a sanctuary. Before selling, pay attention to your bathroom – try new accessories and plants for an instant update, but if budget permits, consider a state-of-the-art update, such as Luxaflex PolySatin Shutters (pictured). They’re an ideal way to create a polished bathroom that will turn buyers’ heads. STYLING YOUR HOME: FOR SALE AMY SMITH, FOUNDER OF PROPERTY STYLING COMPANY HUNTLEY + CO, SHARES WINNING IDEAS FOR STYLING YOUR HOME FOR SALE Tell us about Huntley + Co. “I was a property stylist for 14 years. I loved the industry, but I could see there was a gap in the market…

“WHEN SHOPPING FOR OUTDOOR FURNITURE, CONSIDER THE MAINTENANCE OF MATERIALS AND WHETHER THIS FITS WITH YOUR LIFESTYLE”~ SIMONE ROSE, XAVIER FURNITURE…

“INTRODUCE PROVINCIAL FLAIR WITH CLASSIC CANE AND RATTAN, AND TONES OF WHITE AND SILVER”~ FIONA MICHELON, HB STYLE EDITOR…

VERSATILE DESIGN The Rozy collection of three versatile tables can be used outside or inside. The small Rozy table is available with a HPL or teak top, so you can choose one to suit your interior. Available at Cotswold Furniture. RRP $595 - $990. Visit cotswoldfurniture.com.au LUXURY UNDERFOOT Expona Superplank Luxury Vinyl Tiles are designed to inspire engaging and stylish interior spaces. Carefully curated by a team of Australian design experts, the range of authentic wood planks and abstract geometric tile designs can be laid solo for simplicity, or with one another to create truly unique interiors. Visit polyflor.com.au/product/expona-superplank/ DESIGNED FOR NATURE These designer pots, inspired by nature, have an elegant structure that will make a statement in your home. And, since Capi indoor pots are handmade, they are unique.…

Is it just me, or was that the longest winter of all time? I am so glad that it’s finally over and we can enjoy the sunshine for that little bit longer each day! I know I’m not the only one feeling it. It’s time to make the most of our outdoor spaces again, not just for meals but for play, entertaining and relaxing. With two small children in my family, getting into the fresh air is a must and I’m looking at my outdoor area with new eyes after working all month on our Outdoor Style & Design special. It seems the most successful outdoor spaces are the ones that deliver these multiple zones. With that in mind, it will be no surprise that my favourite garden from the…

SHOP DISCOVER DECORATE STYLE EXPLORE COLLECTION: bonnie and neil Aussie design duo Bonnie And Neil has released its new summer collection ‘Coast’ – and it’s an absolute scorcher. Featuring tableware, cushions, wallpaper and ceramics in their signature sun-drenched hues and faded florals, the collection blends coastal motifs with bold, graphic prints. Visit bonnieandneil.com.au.…

AT A GLANCE Who: Husband and wife Juri and Nelli Hegi of Hegi Design House. What they do: Design and create sustainable, bespoke pieces. Where: On the South Coast of NSW. Why they do it: “You just do it because you love it,” says Nelli. “We enjoy it so much that we just keep going and trying new designs.” Visit: hegidesignhouse.com. Follow: @hegi_designhouse. Nelli and Juri Hegi are excited. The pair, born in Kazakhstan, are fresh from the overwhelmingly successful debut of their furniture brand, Hegi Design House, at this year’s prestigious Melbourne Denfair, and the now South Coast, NSW-based couple are riding on a wave of enthusiasm and inspiration, taking their two-year-old daughter, Mia, along for the ride. Their unique, minimalist style of handmade furniture was initially created to fulfil their own needs, following a…

“SOFT, TACTILE FINISHES ADD INTEREST AND FEEL JUST BEAUTIFUL”~ FIONA MICHELON, HB STYLE EDITOR…

“THE ON-TREND LOOK NOW IS SLIMLINE FURNITURE THAT WON’T INTERRUPT A GARDEN VIEW”~ INGE JABARA, INGE JABARA LANDSCAPES…

On a secluded plot in Western Australia, homeowners Gary and Sue had a vision of a contemporary entertainers’ abode, but faced challenges due to their plot’s steep incline and a dodgy builder who left them in the lurch. Plus, “The whole house had to meet BAL-40 bushfire compliance,” explains Gary, who enlisted Darklight Design to successfully deliver the home of their dreams – complete with an outdoor room. Lifestyle played a major role in its design; the deck connecting to the kitchen means the couple now spend most of their time outdoors, be it entertaining, cooking or simply relaxing. “We’re a kitchen family, always in the kitchen, and we just love to sit outdoors, no matter the weather,” says Gary. Finished with bushfire-compliant materials, including HardieDeck flooring, walls in Rev…

“PREPARE FOR WARMER DAYS AHEAD WITH STYLISH PIECES TO REVIVE YOUR ALFRESCO SPACE”~ SARAH BURMAN, HB EDITOR…