Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2020 i Australian Home Beautiful

DESIGN & DECORATION At this time of year annually, we celebrate great design, colour confidence and, quite simply, the joy of decorating! It’s said that good design is invisible, that when things just work the way they’re supposed to, you don’t even notice them – like a drawer that slides closed gently and never catches little fingers, or a stand mixer with a setting that can whip eggs into the perfect meringue consistency. It’s about the little details you don’t consciously address until something doesn’t work the way you expect it to. Which means that great design is often unnoticed, unsung, completely invisible. This idea led us to ask ourselves – are some of the design principles we’re living by, such as that of the kitchen triangle (where the active…

SPIRIT OF FLORENCE SEVEN DESIGNS FROM THE ARCHIVE OF CREATIVE ICON FLORENCE BROADHURST HAVE BEEN BROUGHT TO LIFE AS CANVAS ART BY FLORENCE BROADHURST FABRICS. INSPIRED BY THE FRAMED SILK SCREENS FLORENCE USED TO PRINT TEXTILES, THE ART RANGES FROM FLORALS TO GEOMETRICS. ‘4 COLOUR PALM’ FRAMED CANVAS ART, $299, FLORENCEBROADHURSTFABRICS.COM. DESIGN AFICIONADOS CAN NOW SHOP international and local FURNITURE, LIGHTING AND ACCESSORIES AT DESIGN STORE CULT’S REIMAGINED E-COMMERCE WEBSITE. SHOP ONLINE AT CULTDESIGN.COM.AU. Amalfi dreaming The Amalfi Coast brings to mind visions of salty swims, tumbling cliffs and Aperol Spritzes. Graphic designer Patricia Braune’s latest range of textiles and wallpapers is influenced by this captivating Italian destination. ‘Olivia’ (above left) and ‘Positano’, from $98/m, patriciabraune.com. PRETTY PEBBLES THESE INCENSE HOLDERS MASQUERADING AS BUBBLES OF GLASS ARE BEYOND CUTE AND…

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INSIDE STORY KATE & ANDREW’S HOME WHO LIVES HERE? Husband-and-wife team Andrew and Kate from K+ARchitects; their children Matilda, eight, Xavier, six, and Ellie, three; plus Sketch, the miniature Australian shepherd. DO YOU AND ANDREW SHARE A SIMILAR AESTHETIC? Kate: “Yes, and I think that’s why we work so well together. We complement each other in terms of our design style. We’re both fairly minimalist, which this house is.” WERE THERE ANY HAPPY SURPRISES THAT PRESENTED WITH THE RENOVATION? “The fact that the house is even more comfortable, thermally speaking, than we had anticipated.” IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY, GIVEN YOUR TIME AGAIN? “I love everything. I really do! For our family, I feel we got it just right.” WHY NATURAL MATERIALS AND TEXTURES? “With a more understated…

Before they’d even received the keys to their house, Amanda recalls climbing through a window with husband Brad to peel back the carpets and see what lay beneath. “We were dying to get started and make changes, because the house wasn’t aesthetically pleasing in any way,” says Amanda. “We’d bought because the block had two beautiful big old fig trees, plenty of space for the kids to run around and we really liked the area.” Ten years on, the home in the Byron Bay hinterland is unrecognisable; a testament to the couple’s wish to create a haven for themselves and children Phoebe, 17, Indiana, 14, Summer, 11, and Marley Rocket, nine. Ripping out the carpet was only the beginning. “In the early days we’d put the kids to bed, put…

INSIDE STORY SARAH & BEN’S HOME WHO LIVES HERE? Sarah, an interior designer; Ben, a media adviser; and their children, Baxter 16, and Eliza, 13. WERE YOUR FAMILY GOOD CLIENTS? “Very luckily, my husband is a great client, he was not afraid. I’d show him everything and for anything I thought might be contentious, I got Lucy [another interior designer from Mi Designer] to push through. Lucy was our design mediator. As interior designers, we mediate between husband and wife all the time. Our teenagers were harder, they are my biggest critics, but they usually got on board as they saw it all come together.” YOUR STYLE? “I have always been attracted to transitional design – the mix of traditional and contemporary. I love ornamentation, but for it to be…

ABOUT MARTYN: With a star-studded client list that spans from Cher to Tommy Hilfiger, Martyn Lawrence Bullard has well and truly cemented himself as Hollywood’s hottest interior designer. The London-born LA-based creative has penned two books, starred in hit TV series Million Dollar Decorators and in 2017 opened the doors to his own atelier store in West Hollywood. WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF FALLING IN LOVE WITH DESIGN? “I started out at the age of 12 – I convinced my Dad to let me use my pocket money to go running around the local flea markets buying things to resell. I’d buy china and silver spoons that I thought were pretty, bring them over to my own stand and make them look prettier and sell them for more.” HOW…

It’s a familiar story: adult children move out of the family home, leaving behind not only a pair of empty-nesters, but an outdated house yearning for a new lease of life. This was the case for one beloved home of 20 years, nestled in Sydney’s leafy north shore. Reimagined by Alexandra Kidd Design, the home now offers a blueprint of stunning design inspiration to help renew any lustreless space. Turn the page for top simple decorating and design tricks that will make your spaces shine. 1 SHAPE SHIFTER Get ahead of the curve by playing with shape and form, says interior designer Demi Barnes of Alexandra Kidd Design, who spearheaded this project. “The key is in repetition,” says Demi. “If you have a round table, try pairing it with a…

WEBSITE Visit HB online for the latest news and ideas, plus style and decorating secrets to transform your home. homebeautiful.com.au PODCAST Got five minutes? Download your daily dose of expert advice, style hacks and design tips on your favourite podcast app. The Daily Home Edit SOCIAL For inspiration at your fingertips, find and follow HB on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest by searching ‘Home Beautiful’. @homebeautiful E-NEWSLETTER Sign up for our e-newsletter at homebeautiful.com.au for HB’s weekly drop of design news. Want to find us? Email homebeautiful@pacificmags.com.au…

Whether the kids have moved out or you recently upsized, having a spare room is an exciting design opportunity. Home office? Guest bedroom? Yoga studio? The key to making the most of this extra space (and to avoid it becoming a dumping ground for miscellanea) is to create a stylish hub that can serve more than just one purpose, as demonstrated by this spare-room-meets-study, complete with built-in joinery. light THE WAY Variety is the key when lighting your spare room. Interior designer Coco Tully of Cote Interiors suggests keeping any fixed light sources simple (such as LED downlights) and then using table lamps and floor lamps for additional lighting so they can be easily moved. “A mix of lighting options means you can turn lights on and off as you…

spotlight on: THE RETREAT STYLIST OWNERS OF HOLIDAY RENTALS ARE REAPING TIDY REWARDS FROM PROFESSIONAL STYLING. FOR INSPIRATION, LOOK TO INTERIOR DECORATOR SARAH ELSHAUG, WHO AIMS TO BOOST RATES AND OCCUPANCY WITH HER CHIC TRANSFORMATIONS. VISIT THERETREATSTYLIST.COM.AU. 5 TIPS TO WINNING AN AUCTION PRE-AUCTION NERVES ARE INEVITABLE, BUT WITH THESE STRATEGIES IN MIND YOU CAN STILL BRING YOUR A-GAME. WE SHARE FIVE TIPS TO WINNING YOUR DREAM HOME 1 Take your time On auction day, give yourself time to size up your competition and know when the property is on the market before placing your first bid. 2 Research the market value Property values can be found online (try propertyvalue.com.au) or through bank property apps, so come prepared to pay the estimated price. Start near your end price to eliminate low…

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“I’VE NEVER BEEN SCARED OFF BY A BIG RESTORATION”~ BARBARA INSIDE STORY BARBARA & NICOLAS’ HOME WHO LIVES HERE? Barbara, an interior designer and founder of Bachmann Interior Design; her husband, Nicolas, a private equity investor and director of Bachmann Interior Design; and their children, Paul, eight, Zoé, five, and Romy, one. WHAT PATH DID YOU TAKE TO BECOMING A DESIGNER? Barbara: “I took a six-month course at the École Boulle in Paris.” TELL US ABOUT A CHALLENGING MOMENT IN THE RENOVATION? “To create the large open-plan living and dining area I wanted, I had to tear down a wall – reluctantly, because it was magnificent.” THE BIGGEST RISK YOU TOOK DURING THE RENOVATION? “The black walls in the kitchen, that was a big step for me!” WHAT ARE SOME…

Shades of white and layers of neutral fabric hold a perennial place in many homeowners’ hearts, but the maven of this abode is passionate about interiors that are a dash more daring. “My girlfriends have Hamptons-style homes, and it’s beautiful, but it’s not me,” admits Robyn, an accountant with a penchant for colourful art, show-stopping pendant lights and rooms that burst with boldness. “My house is not everyone’s cup of tea, but I love things that are quirky and different. Interiors should be fun!” The Sydney home that Robyn shares with husband John and their children, Tom and Caitlin, is definitely fun, but not at the expense of functionality. In 2017, they purchased the early 2000s-built house, drawn to its five bedrooms and multiple living spaces. “Our family was moving…

INSIDE STORY AMANDA & BRAD’S HOME WHO LIVES HERE? Amanda, founder of Casa Bohemia; husband Brad, a software consultant; and children, Phoebe, 17, Indiana, 14, Summer, 11, Marley Rocket, nine; plus, Pekingese Coco and Dachshund Luna. DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? “Rustic, travelled, warm, textural and welcoming,” says Amanda. “I wanted to create a home where people feel relaxed and comfortable, and nothing is overly precious.” BIGGEST SPLURGE? “Probably the tiles. We have marble travertine throughout, a mix of amazing vintage and replica tiles. The bathroom floor tiles were handmade from Indonesia. I love the patina they develop over time.” LESSON LEARNED WHILE RENOVATING? “It’s so important to stay true to what you imagined as there is always a way – you just need to find the right creative trades to make…

“IF THERE’S ANY SORT OF SHEEN LEVEL TO THE PAINT, THE LIGHT BOUNCES AROUND AND MAKES THE ROOM APPEAR BRIGHTER”~ SERENA ELISE, INTERIOR DESIGNER, WHITE CHALK DESIGN “STAY AWAY FROM ULTRA COOL WHITES IN RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS AS THESE ARE TOO CLINICAL AND NOT COMFORTABLE TO LIVE WITH”~ SUZANNE GORMAN, INTERIOR DESIGNER, STUDIO GORMAN TOP WARM WHITES PAINT Natural White, Dulux “IT’S A WARMER WHITE, BUT NOT TOO CREAM.”~ Felicity Slattery, Studio Esteta. PAINT Whisper White half strength, Dulux “IT’S A WELCOMING WARM WHITE THAT CAN BE SUCCESSFULLY APPLIED TO MODERN OR MORE TRADITIONAL HOMES. IT’S A TRUE CHAMELEON AND A LONGTIME FAVE OF OURS.”~ Serena Elise, White Chalk Design. PAINT Alabaster, Resene “A WHITE THAT HAS A WARM GREY NEUTRAL BASE. GREAT FOR NEUTRAL-BASED INTERIOR COLOUR SCHEMES LOOKING FOR A…

ABOUT TOM: A self-taught designer with a global cult following, Tom Dixon, OBE is renowned for his eponymous collection of lighting, furniture and home accessories – but the London-based designer is also responsible for some incredible homes, restaurants and offices. WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF FALLING IN LOVE WITH DESIGN? “Well, academically speaking, I went to a pretty bad school in London. But, they had an amazing ceramics department, so I think really my first encounter with design was when confronted with a lump of clay, aged 14.” HOW DID YOUR CAREER EVOLVE FROM THERE? “I fell into a whole set of unexpected circumstances that involved jobs as a printer, as a musician, as a nightclub owner. After I learned how to do welding, I started making things really…

tiles of style Feature walls can dictate the overall aesthetic, with hand-crafted tiles currently enjoying a surge in their popularity. “Use handmade tiles behind your vanity to create a beautiful feature,” says creative director Kimberley Tan of Studio Atelier, who recommends the Zellige mosaic tiles from Tiles Of Ezra. “Should budget be an issue, consider using tiles as an accent in a smaller area.” For the maximum impact, take cues from layers of rich tonal colour. These ‘Lume Green’ subway tiles paired up with ‘Verde Aver’ grande marble slabs and terrazzo flooring (all by Marazzi, available from Cerdomus Tile Studio) pack a powerful punch. DESIGNER’S TIP: “If you have a low ceiling, select a light colour rectangle tile and lay them vertically to draw your eye upwards, giving the illusion…

If you use your spare room as a second living space but don’t want a massive TV to draw the focus, consider investing in a smart TV that you can program to show a beautiful artwork when not in use. ‘The Frame’ TV, from $1799, Samsung. Make your desk disappear (and clear floorspace) with a foldaway solution, such as this wall-mounted desk. The petite design is perfect for squeezy spare rooms. ‘Cupertino’ wall desk, $1199, Bo Concept. This elegant sofa may look like it’s just designed for lounging, but beneath its stylish exterior is a double bed that easily caters for two. The bed unfolds at the touch of a button and there’s even storage under the seats for linen and pillows. ‘Delta III’, $5149, King Living This classic drum…

See recipe on page 183 AUTUMN ABUNDANCE SALAD Serves 6 600g cauliflower700g pumpkin2 tbsp olive oil2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 cup freekeh150g broccoli1 small red onion, finely chopped⅓ cup mint leaves, plus extra sprig tips to garnish Dressing ⅓ cup olive oil2 tbsp red wine vinegar1 tbsp Dijon mustard2 tsp honey 1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a large roasting dish with baking paper. Cut cauliflower into 2cm florettes. Peel pumpkin and remove the seeds. Cut into 2cm pieces. Spread vegetables in roasting dish. 2. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with garlic. Toss until combined. Season. Roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring once, until tender and golden. Cool slightly. 3. Meanwhile, put freekeh in a medium saucepan with 1 litre of water. Bring to the boil. Gently boil for about 30-35…

HOMEBEAUTIFULMAG @HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU PINTEREST.COM/HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL@PACIFICMAGS.COM.AU THE DAILY HOME EDIT OUT AND ABOUT The HB team was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of the latest range from Beaumont Tiles (right) at the QVB’s stunning champagne bar, Reign, in Sydney. The event also marked 60 years of tile style for the family-run business. BEHIND THE SCENES This issue, our colour-filled decorating story (from page 39) was brought to life with beautiful blooms from floral stylist Sophie Rothwell (above) of Muscari. Visit muscari.com.au. MOST LOVED: INSTAGRAM POST Turns out we aren’t the only ones in need of a relaxing weekend under a shady palm. This outdoor oasis in Sydney designed by Stritt Design and Construction (and photographed by Simon Whitbread, right) was our most liked Instagram post this month. WE’D love…

Australia’s southernmost capital is a bastion of cool that goes way beyond its lowest temperatures. The finish line of our most famous annual yacht race, host of The Taste Of Tasmania Festival and home to the nation’s edgiest museum of art, Hobart and its surrounds are also rich in history (did you know the city was settled years before Melbourne?), breathtaking landscapes, mouth-watering produce and super-stylish places to eat, shop and stay. Read on for our guide to the very best finds in Hobart. SHOP 1. Miss Arthur Home Goods Not so long ago, this neat-as-a-pin store was a rundown mechanic’s workshop. Now, it’s bright, light and filled with carefully curated items to bring a little joy to your housework. Located in New Norfolk (half an hour north-west of Hobart),…

AT A GLANCE Who: Paige Miller from The Dusty Road Upholstery. What she does: Reupholster furniture and upholster new custom pieces. Where: Byron Bay, NSW. Why she does it: “I love working with my hands, being creative, thinking creatively and collaborating with clients and other creatives, to transform furniture with upholstery.” Visit: thedustyroad.com.au Follow: @thedustyroad At just 50 square metres, there’s not a lot of space to move about in Paige Miller’s workshop, where she runs her business, The Dusty Road Upholstery. Tucked underneath a gallery in Byron Bay’s bustling Arts & Industrial Estate, the tiny space where Paige often works late into the night transforming furniture, is filled with fabric stacks, samples and a hefty industrial sewing machine and overlocker. While it swelters in summer and is a squeeze when crammed with pieces in progress,…

GLORIOUS FLORALS IN RICH SHADES OF PURPLE ARE BALANCED BY AFFIRMING COBALT, CREATING A SENSE OF PLAYFULNESS AND CREATIVITY “A TABLE LAYERED WITH INDIGO PRINTS FEELS BEAUTIFULLY OPULENT – A FEAST FOR THE SENSES – OFFSET BY A BACKDROP AS RESTFUL AS THE NIGHT SKY”~ FIONA GOULD, HB STYLE EDITOR FORGET FLAT COLOUR–PANTONE’S ‘CLASSIC BLUE’ COMES TO LIFE ON BOLD GEOMETRICS AND MODERN BOTANICALS RESTFUL SPACES CALL FOR TWILIGHT HUES THAT SOOTHE THE SPIRIT: MIX MAUVE WITH SOFT LAVENDER AND WARMING PLUM “A SUPERB SYMPHONY OF BRILLIANT BLUES AND OPULENT PURPLES – FROM GENTLEST LILAC TO VIBRANT VIOLET – ARE SET TO DOMINATE THE DECORATING PALETTE THIS YEAR”~ FIONA GOULD, HB STYLE EDITOR…

Thinking outside the box has always been the guiding principle for husband and wife architects Andrew and Kate. For the parents of Matilda, Xavier and Ellie, there’s something irresistible about the delightfully unpredictable, so when it came to reinventing their own inner-Melbourne home, the couple – who met at university 15 years ago and run K+ARchitects – seized the opportunity. “There is definitely some quirkiness in the house,” says Kate with a smile, “and I love those elements. I think it enriches your experience of the home and makes it memorable.” Indeed, a tantalising sense of the unexpected is palpable from the moment visitors step inside the semi-detached clinker-brick abode. Instantly, eyes are drawn to an 11-metre-long wall of glazed bricks in all shades of blue and green at the…

“WE ALL LOVE THIS HOUSE. IT’S OUR FOREVER HOME”- ROBYN INSIDE STORY ROBYN & JOHN’S HOME WHO LIVES HERE? Robyn, an accountant; John, a fund manager; and children Tom, 14, and Caitlin, 12; and golden retriever, Goodie. WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION? Robyn: “I am a big Pinterest person. I have a Pinterest board for each room of our house.” WHAT DOES ART ADD TO A SPACE? “Happiness and colourful energy. People always respond to the colour of the art in my home.” YOUR FAVOURITE SPOT TO SIT IN THE HOME? “Perched at the end of the kitchen island, with my laptop and a wine.” DO YOU ACTUALLY USE THE FORMAL LIVING ROOM? “Yes! You will often find John and I on the blue velvet lounge. It’s very comfortable.” ANY…

Here inside Sarah’s fabulously fancy home on Sydney’s north shore, the interior designer is “living the life”. The founder and head designer at Mi Designer does glitz gorgeously. Her style is exotic and luxurious, classic and unpredictable, with pattern, texture and lustrous finishes raising the atmosphere to fever pitch. More maximalist than minimalist, she is drawn to tailored ornamentation, with brass, velvet and wallpaper her weapons of choice. To Sarah, the idea of resale does not factor into her process. Instead, she is steadfast in the courage of her exuberant convictions. “I’ve always been a strong believer in not settling for ordinary when you can have extraordinary,” she says. “Why decorate for future owners? You wouldn’t buy shoes to sell on to someone else.” Sarah and her husband Ben bought…

ABOUT ANNA: Colour, pattern and creativity are the pillars of an Anna Spiro design. The Brisbane-based designer’s signature style can be spotted in cheerful bars, hotels and homes right across the country, from inner-city Melbourne dwellings to Cabarita Beach’s most Instagrammed boutique hotel, Halcyon House. WHAT’S YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF FALLING IN LOVE WITH DESIGN? “When I was a young girl I loved reading my mother’s fashion and interiors magazines. I would pour over the pages of inspiring images and dream of being as clever and as creative as the designers featured.” HOW DID YOU GET YOUR START IN THE INDUSTRY? “I was very lucky to get a junior position with Brisbane interior designer, John Black. I started working with John two weeks after I finished grade 12. It was…

ABOUT MERYL: Meryl Hare may not be Australian born, but the designer, who hails from South Africa, is certainly a veteran of Australian creativity. Since founding her Sydney firm Hare and Klein in 1998, she has won countless national awards and was inducted into the Design Institute of Australia’s Hall of Fame in 2011. WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF FALLING IN LOVE WITH DESIGN? “My first memory must be when I started rearranging my parents’ houses, just wanting to change my environment. I actually started off wanting to be a graphic designer. I studied graphic design and worked in it for a couple of years, but in the meantime I was busy helping people do their houses. I suppose I was giving out gratuitous advice without realising that it…

THINK AHEAD Planning a bathroom renovation is no easy feat, which is why Reece Bathrooms has created The Bathroom Kit, which is a practical step-by-step guidebook that covers your every move, from creating a vision to writing down your wish list of products. Pick up a copy from your nearest Reece showroom or visit reece.com.au. MINIMISE KITCHEN CLUTTER WITH COOKWARE THAT TAKES UP less space. WE LOVE THE ‘SMART SPACE’ collapsible MEASURING-CUP SET, $14.95, MASTERCRAFTKITCHEN.COM. stunning sinks SLABS BY DESIGN, A CONCRETE FURNITURE BRAND, HAS RELEASED A NEW RANGE OF HANDCRAFTED CONCRETE SINKS IN STRIKING SHADES. THE ORGANIC CURVES AND NATURAL IMPERFECTIONS MAKE A STATEMENT IN THE BATHROOM THAT WE JUST LOVE. SLABSBYDESIGN.COM.AU. TIPS TO COLOUR YOUR HOME IN 2020, COLOUR IS BEING SPLASHED IN SPADES. SACHA LEAGH-MURRAY, GENERAL MANAGER,…

COASTAL With its soft footprint and simple silhouette, coastal exteriors evoke relaxed holiday vibes year-round. the look There are many interpretations of the ‘coastal’ look – modern, classic, Hamptons or rustic seaside shack – yet the essence of a beach house is its connection to nature. It should look and feel part of the landscape – think natural materials and a tranquil palette. Architect Tim Bennetton of Tim Bennetton Architects says a ‘coastal look’ is often associated with lightweight fibre cement sheeting teamed with battens, skillion roofs and timber decks. “There’s a sense of nostalgia associated with low-key materials and, being by the beach, there’s a casual feel,” he says. material To withstand the harsh coastal climate, materials need to be durable. “The benefit of fibre cement products such as…

SO LOW MAINTENANCE Luxaflex® PolySatin® Shutters are made from a tough, UV-resistant polyresin compound that creates an attractive soft, matte lustre, and are virtually maintenance-free. Backed by a 20-year warranty, they are made in Australia and can withstand our harsh climate for years to come. Visit luxaflex.com.au MAKE MINE A MOSCOW MULE With everything you need to get started making delicious cocktails, this BarCraft brass finish, stainless-steel cocktail set has a cocktail shaker with acacia wood lid, dual spirit measuring jigger, cocktail strainer and mixing spoon. Available at Myer and selected independent retailers. INDOOR GARDEN STYLE Inspired by nature, the elegant structure of these pots will make a statement in your home. Capi indoor pots are handmade and therefore unique. Available in various shapes and sizes, you’re sure to find…