Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2016 i Australian Home Beautiful

ON MY WISHLIST THIS MONTH THERE IS A CRUEL and beautiful irony to working on this gorgeous magazine. Being surrounded by infinitely talented people, a steady stream of really amazing homewares, and an embarrassment of riches when it comes to inspiring ideas for my own home – it gives me that “kid in a candy store” feeling. Now that I’m actually considering a new look for our upcoming renovation, the reality of choosing between all the options before me is starting to hit. And this issue, which features our 2017 Style Forecast, isn’t helping matters. Do I go with the rustic, relaxed style of our Modern Wanderer trend, or the sculptural glamour of Empire Lines, taken straight from the streets of New York? Then again, I’m also seduced by the…

WE’RE PRIVILEGED IN the Home Beautiful office to have front-row access to the ever-changing trends Australia and the rest of world have to offer. Colours, shapes, styles, textures and techniques are being constantly influenced – and updated. Some of these future looks are gentle, fresh evolutions, while others are bold adaptations that take our breath away. Here, we reveal the five inspirational decorating trends set to shape the coming year. 1 JAPANDI The pared-back aesthetics of Japanese and Scandinavian design have come together in a union of inviting simplicity. Timbers are either pale or dark with blue-based undertones, which perfectly complement monochrome accessories. Accents of smoky greys and blues fade to minty, sage greens and are offset by the occasional wisp of iced pink. Drawing on the characteristics of wabi-sabi…

For product details, see page 40 pure shores ESCAPE TO A BEDR OOM GROUNDED IN NATURAL FIBRES AND AWASH WITH POOLS OF SOFTNESS IN OCEAN HUES spring fling KALEIDOSCOPIC COLOURS AND L ARGER-THAN-LIFE PETALS BLOOM ON A B ASE OF FRESH WHITE DECORATIVE LADDERS MAKE AN ARTFUL display FOR SPARE quilts AND THROWS yin & yang LIGHTWEIGHT PATTERNS TAKE THE EDGE OFF MODERN MONOCHROME TO INSPIRE A TR ANQUIL VIBE, DAY AND NIGHT sweet sanctuary MIX A PEACEFUL, WHISPER-SOFT PALETTE WITH CURVED SILHOUETTES FOR MAXIMUM STYLE AND MINIMUM FUSS ELEVATE A sunlit CORNER TO A CHIC nook YOU’LL NEVER WANT TO LEAVE…

Tait Outdoor “The quality of Tait furniture shines through in everything they create. Australian designed and made, it’s great for domestic and commercial environments, and their smaller pieces are perfect for apartments and balconies. The Breeze collection (above) is my favourite for its simplicity and the latest Tidal range designed by Trent Jansen is stunning. It sits well in any environment and it’s comfortable!” Visit: 176 Johnston Street, Fitzroy, Vic, (03) 9419 7484. Open: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm; Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 11am-4pm. Bookmark: madebytait.com.au. ORIENT HOUSE Orient House (below) is a Sydney-based treasure trove of great furniture, accessories and architectural statement pieces from Africa and Asia. I always love to pop in when I’m visiting Sydney.” Visit: 45 Bridge Road, Glebe, NSW, (02) 9660 3895. Open: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 12pm-4pm.…

OPEN DOOR POLICY Light, airy spaces that connect to the outside are a key component of the Copenhagen apartment fashion designer Naja shares with her sons Valentin, six, and Miles, four (pictured on the terrace with Naja, opposite & top right). “We live on the terrace in the summer,” says Naja. Nature comes inside, too, in the living area (above left) with a still-life arrangement of dried branches and striking flowers. Original features – from parquetry floors to wide skirting boards – are evident throughout the apartment (top left), while the dining room tabletop (above right) is testament to Naja’s talent for bringing together various elements. When Danish fashion designer Naja stumbled across this large, spacious apartment in central Copenhagen, she knew it was ‘home’. The property had a beautiful…

BATHROOMS HAVE EVOLVED into a pampering destination: a place to escape and soak up a sense of luxury. Creating that feel-good factor extends beyond beautiful tiles and the big-ticket basics – it’s the extra creature comforts and beautifying accessories that add definitive style for a truly indulgent space. shelving In a well-appointed pamper zone, clearing the clutter is essential for a sense of calm. With a plethora of options, from floating shelves and freestanding units to bespoke boxes and slick mirrored cabinetry, merging form and function is a breeze. “For a clean, minimal look, glass shelving ticks all the boxes,” says Daniela Santilli of Reece. “It provides excellent functionality without dominating the aesthetic or style of your space.” As the bathroom is becoming a place to express your individual style,…

THERE WAS A time when turning off the lights by clapping your hands was the height of smart-home sophistication. What a difference a decade or two makes! It’s the dawn of yet another new age in technology, appropriately dubbed the Internet of Things (IoT). “The IoT means that appliances and electrical devices in our homes are connected,” says Brad Arthur, product manager at home automation company SmartHome. “Not necessarily to the internet, although that’s part of it, but they are able to ‘talk’ to each other – forming their own mini-internet in your home.” Come with us as we dissect the clever ways the latest gizmos will make your life easier. living in the now While technology’s staggering potential has tongues wagging, as with all exciting breakthroughs, there are a…

winning letter I’m writing from the renovation fog that has thankfully just started to lift! We have been living through a reno for the past five months, which has had four of us in one bed and an outdoor kitchen covered by a tarp (not ideal in winter!) Now the end date is just weeks away, the fog is staring to clear. I can see that the hours of research, design and execution have finally delivered a ‘better than I could have ever imagined’ dream home. My Home Beautiful magazine was the boost of inspiration and encouragement that I needed so badly each month. Liana Haigh, North Balgowlah, NSW, via email “THANK YOU FOR MAKING talent, PRODUCTS AND creativity SO EASILY ACCESSIBLE – NOW I FEEL LIKE I CARRY A…

BOLD AND BALANCED Dulux's annual colour forecast is always worth waiting for. One of its trends for 2017 is the exuberant and exotic ‘Entwine’ palette – comprised here (below) of Dulux Punctate and Dulux Manila. This look is for the world traveller, constantly inspired by vibrant cultures, whose home is dotted with curios from far-flung places. Paired with accessories made from chunky, natural textures and striking contemporary artworks, this palette is the perfect backdrop to modern living. The dual colourway also references balance; purple and yellow are complementary shades, sitting opposite one another on the colour wheel, inspiring a sense of equilibrium and harmony. Dulux forecasters suggest pairing these colours with earthy hues such as brown, red, burgundy and orange for a truly global-trekker look. purple punch For the first…

collection: globewest It’s no wonder Melbourne furniture and homewares brand GlobeWest is a favourite of interior designers and decorating devotees. Their latest offering, Collections 2017, comprises 19 distinctive new ranges across furniture, rugs and homewares, including the Mika collection, which is a fresh and exciting look, inspired by a Korean design aesthetic. Seamlessly integrated into that design is the Mika ‘Loft’ sofa (pictured below).…

Incorporating new textures into your home creates an instant impact” ~ Rachel Peters, HB senior stylist…

RUG ‘Sierra Weave’ in Pumice, from $750/1.4m x 2m, Armadillo & Co. “WE HAVE LOTS OF FRIENDS FROM THE KIDS’ SCHOOLS, SO ON weekends WE’RE EITHER AT THE BEACH OR entertaining” ~ REBECCA Having enjoyed quintessentially Australian childhoods frolicking on the beach, Rebecca and Chris dreamt of the same sun and sand-filled lifestyle for their children. Setting up home near the eastern Sydney surf life saving club that Chris is devoted to was a very natural fit. “The club has been a part of my life since I was born, and my father was a 50-year life member of the surf and winter swimming clubs,” says Chris, a volunteer surf patroller and age manager for nippers. Now Chris, Rebecca and their children Charlie, 10, Grace, nearly eight, and Georgia, five,…

CANDLE Vetiver soy candle, $39, Salus. CANDLE ‘Tropic’ Coconut, Ginger & Pomelo candle, $45, Cocolux Australia. SPRAY The Aromatherapy Co. Sweet Lime & Mandarin everyday spray, $19.95, David Jones. DIFFUSER English Pear & Freesia diffuser, $120, Jo Malone. MIST Guava & Lychee room mist, $12, Blackmilk Candles. SPRAY Diptyque ‘Figuier’ room spray, $85, Mecca Cosmetica. DIFFUSER Lychee Peony reed diffuser, $34.95, Tanda. DIFFUSER Air Wick Vanilla Bean & White Truffle reed diffuser, $11.99, major supermarkets. Stockists, page 220…

TAKE TIME TO delight IN WONDERFUL FARE WITH YOUR CLOSEST mates POACHED CHICKEN, PEA & RADISH SALAD Serves 6 2 cups chicken stock 3 chicken breast fillets (700g), trimmed 200g fresh peas, podded 150g sugar snap peas, ends trimmed, halved lengthways 5 small radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced 1 bunch chives, ends trimmed, cut into 1cm lengths 1 large avocado, cut into small slices Dry pink peppercorns, to serve Dressing ¼ cup Greek yoghurt ⅓ cup whole egg mayonnaise 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp prepared horseradish 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Salt & cracked black pepper, for seasoning 1. Put stock and 1 cup of water in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Add chicken. Return to a simmer. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from the…

With its overflow of greenery and various alfresco dining and lounging areas, Swedish garden designer Anders Martensson’s garden – located on the south-west coast of Sweden – is the ultimate outdoor escape. “My inspiration comes from my experience as a child in the woods around the Brösarp hills, with their running streams and seas of ferns,” says Anders of the luscious canopy and surrounds of green. A comfortable dining area (opposite) has room to entertain a crowd, thanks to a long built-in bench, while a raised patio (above) framed by bamboo, delivers a shady place to relax against the heat of the day. A simple sunbed, furnished with throws and cushions, makes this the ideal nook in which to hide away. SIX-METRE TALL bamboo creates wandering shadows as it rustles…

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wanderlust Every year it’s with our eyes on the design horizon that our annual Style Forecast emerges. Here is just one of the five key trends, Modern Wanderer, conjuring a mood that’s worldly and warm with its combination of exotic pieces and homegrown appeal. Read on to discover them all.…

CREATIVE PURSUITS OFTEN start young. For Nathan White, working with his hands came easily, from designing artwork for his surfboards to tinkering in woodwork. “In school holidays I would sit on my pop’s garage floor and hammer nails into timber,” he recalls. For his wife Sasha, it was all about the interiors. “I remember always rearranging my room,” says Sasha. “I loved seeing how a room came together. It seems only natural that these two creative minds, who today run the Scandi-inspired furniture, homewares and joinery business Mr And Mrs White, would meet. “Nathan used to surf with my older brother,” says Sasha, who was 14 when the couple first met. “Two years later he got my number off a mutual friend and we haven’t looked back since!” After finishing…

ABOUT MIDWAY BETWEEN the northern NSW town of Coffs Harbour and Queensland’s Gold Coast sits the sleepy coastal idyll of Yamba, complete with stunning beaches, meandering waterways and national parks. But don’t let this little slice of heaven fool you: there is plenty of retail gold to be found nestled along the sunny streets of this peaceful paradise. STOP 1 | Flots And Jets Collecting can be an art form, as Flots And Jets owner Megan Ridgway demonstrates in her eclectic, one-of-a-kind store. Opening its doors in April 2015, it’s the new kid on the block, stocking homewares and soft furnishings from yesteryear, as well as some innovative Australian brands. Megan honed her eye for collectable-worthy finds as a kid, growing up with a mum who was also a keen…

The moment interior decorator Megan walked through the doors of this enormous 1920s Queenslander in an inner Brisbane suburb, she knew it was perfect for her young family. That is, if she could look past its obvious imperfections. Back then, it was a house only a mother could love – a mother with a growing family, and a knack for turning old into gold. “It was quite dated,” admits Megan, who lives in the home with her husband, Andrew, and their three children, Isaac, five, Grace, three, and Edward, one. “It had brown lino, yellowy-cream walls, an ugly 1980s brick fireplace and dog-ridden carpet everywhere, but we could tell it had been loved. A lot of people thought it was too big a project, but I just knew that underneath…

ISLAND Calacatta Statuario marble, from $1320/sqm (excl. installation), SNB Stone. When Sandra and John married 16 years ago in one of Brisbane’s oldest and most beautiful inner city parks, they dreamt of someday living in its vibrant surrounding suburb. “It was a very expensive market to crack,” says Sandra. However, life often has a way of coming full circle and five years ago, they were approached out of the blue with an offer to buy one of their two properties. They decided to sell the other as well, which put them in a strong financial position. “All our ducks lined up unexpectedly and our dream suddenly became a reality!” says Sandra, who with John now has three children, Georgia, 27, Madeleine, 19, and Lachlan, 15. Yet finding the right house…

ENTERTAINING IS THE new dining out. We’re all loving getting our MasterChef on, cooking everything in sight and competing for the title of host with the most. But can your kitchen handle the pressure? If your current facilities are cramping your culinary style, read on for our tips on how to achieve the ultimate entertainer’s kitchen. tip Make beverages accessible. This might be as simple as storing glasses in a cupboard closest to the fridge for easy access – preferably without crossing paths with the chef TIP Lining a kitchen island with stools encourages guests to perch comfortably – and out of the way – while the cook can get on with things and still socialise. “The ultimate entertainer’s kitchen should centre on bringing people together and creating a space…

AS THE DAYS warm up and the sun suggests we start shedding layers, the urge to strip back the home is just as strong. Embrace it – there’s something undeniably therapeutic about having a spring clean. Start your blitz by rethinking clutter, advises organising guru Tanya Lewis of Eco Organiser. “Ask yourself, ‘Do I need it? How does it make me feel? Does it add value to my life?’” she says. Restoring order makes for a speedier clean and promotes a healthier home and planet. Read on for your room-by-room, quick-clean checklist sparkling living space ONCE-OVER: Wipe all surfaces, clean behind electrical gear and rotate your cushions. Vacuum sofa cushions, inners and the frame. RUGS: “Regularly give rugs sunlight and air,” says Col Williamson of ChemDry ProClean. “Vacuum them before…

WITH A BUTTERY BASE, A rich lemon FILLING AND A dusting OF ICING SUGAR, THIS SLICE DARES YOU TO TRY TO STOP AT JUST one SQUARE LEMON SLICE 1 cup plain flour ¼ cup self-raising flour ⅓ cup caster sugar 100g unsalted butter 1-2 tbsp cold water Lemon filling 4 large eggs ¾ cup caster sugar 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest ¾ cup plain flour ¼ cup lemon juice Icing sugar, for dusting 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line the base and all sides of a 26cm x 17cm (base measurement) slice pan with baking paper. Put flours, sugar and butter in a food processor and process until breadcrumbs form. Add just enough water while processing until mixture begins to form a ball. 2. Knead lightly on…

ONLY A GENERATION ago, the typical Australian backyard featured not much more than a lemon tree, an expanse of grass and a Hills Hoist. Oh, how times have changed! Our yards are now an integral part of the family home, with people looking to use every inch of space and to take advantage of our generally cooperative weather. The knock-on effect is a change in the garden’s built environment. “In the past five years, there’s been a massive push for outdoor structures, from pergolas to pool houses,” says Steve Magliano of Acorn Garden Houses. Here’s what you need to know to find your own sense of structure. “A gazebo or summer house gives the garden a sense of interest, creating a reason to venture out and explore” ~ Steve Warner,…

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