Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2020 i Australian Home Beautiful

A NEW BEGINNING It’s lovely to meet you. I’m so happy to be here. Admittedly, here is currently my dining room, as we’re all still working from home, but that’s beside the point. Joining the Home Beautiful family is a dream come true. I remember pinching my mum’s copies of HB magazine when I was young, flicking through the pages and imagining what my home would be like when I grew up. Fast forward several decades and I’m an interiors obsessed editor on the brink of a home renovation. And I know I’m in good company. Having spent so much time indoors recently, many of us are planning a simple decor update or total home reno. This issue we’ve rounded up some wonderful mini makeovers to inspire your own decorating…

First established by South Australia’s colonial settlers as a summer spot to escape from the searing heat, the Adelaide Hills has since emerged as one of the country’s most exciting culinary destinations. While the main activities often involve wine, if you delve deeper into this region, just 30 minutes from the CBD, you’ll discover a place brimming with artists, creators and designers. SHOP 1. Living By Design At Balhannah’s Living By Design you’ll find an expansive, light-drenched furniture showroom that feels more like a home than a shop. There are homewares galore from your favourite brands, including Marimekko, Chasseur cookware and Laguiole French cutlery. Visit: 37 Onkaparinga Valley Rd, Balhannah Bookmark: livingbydesign.net.au 2. 29 Milan With its leafy canopy and quaint village feel, the town of Stirling plays host to…

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INSIDE STORY KATE & PARKER’S HOME WHO LIVES HERE? Kate, a florist, who runs Soil Flowers and an Instagram online vintage store called King Jude Vintage; her husband, Parker; and their black labrador, Frankie. BEST TIP FOR FINDING RETRO TREASURES? Kate: “Always buy what you really love and you won’t suffer buyer’s regret.” WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE VINTAGE PIECE? “There are actually two of them – a pair of amber glass vases that I found in the Rozelle Collectors Market when we were living in Sydney. Even though the vases are vintage, they have a modern aesthetic.” IS THERE ANYTHING LEFT ON THE DIY TO-DO LIST? “I’d love to renovate the bathrooms and change up our walk-in robe to make it slightly bigger. I’m always planning something!” BEST ADVICE TO OTHERS…

Georgie, her partner Matt, and their trio of children, all aged under seven, bring a dose of youthful energy to the historic hamlet they call home in NSW’s Central Tablelands. Their quaint provincial village, west of the Blue Mountains, is made up of a deer farm, the original schoolhouse and a handful of streets. The family’s home, a verandah-wrapped beauty dubbed ‘The Old Girl’, is more than 100 years old and, like Georgie and Matt, started life in a different town. The couple gave up Sydney’s city lights for country living back in 2013, moving into a little shack known to locals in this area as ‘Bimlow Cottage’. With the birth of son Donny not long after their arrival, and daughter Ada a few years later, the family soon outgrew…

Homeowner Pru decided that a few of the rooms within her northern beaches home were due for an upgrade, and this powder room and adjoining toilet, along with three other bathrooms and the laundry (see page 158), proved to be some of the lucky winners. Much like the laundry, this guest toilet and powder room (a nook positioned outside the toilet) were highly functional but needed updating, so interior designer Alexandra Gourlay from Vellum Interiors took the opportunity to transform the dinky spaces from lacklustre to luxurious. To do this, she used refined materials such as marble, and deluxe fixtures and fittings that reflected the beachside home’s proud heritage. Situated in an enclave of 1930s weatherboards, the property’s “beachside location and the tropical landscaping were key factors when considering the…

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‘THESE CANDLES COMBINE pretty WITH PRACTICAL TO CREATE A WARM GLOW”~ELLE LOVELOCK, HB EDITOR-IN-CHIEF…

dusty teal greens reminiscent of eucalyptus are a soft yet bold option and feel as calm as they do uplifting HUSHED TONES earthy clay hues sit beautifully beside neutral ceramics and timber for a layered, warm palette SERENE SCENE khaki greens are eternally classic & form a divine match with natural elements…

INSIDE STORY KRISTIE & JOHN’S HOME WHO LIVES HERE? Kristie, a homewares buyer; her husband John, a technology consultant; their children, Isabella, 14, Lachlan, 12, Olivia, nine, and Hamish, seven; Lilli, a miniature labradoodle, Cloud the rabbit and Ruby the guinea pig. THE PLUS OF LIVING IN THE HOUSE BEFORE RENOVATING? John: “Living there helped us understand how the sun moves in winter and we’ve now got four of our five bedrooms that get sun in the morning and everyone wakes up feeling good with a bit of vitamin D.” ANYTHING YOU’D DO DIFFERENTLY WITH THE RENOVATION? Kristie: “In retrospect, the only regret is not putting underfloor heating in the downstairs laundry. We did that in both bathrooms upstairs that were brand new and it’s fantastic.” FAVOURITE SPOT FOR ENTERTAINING?…

INSIDE STORY GEORGINA & MATT’S HOME WHO LIVES HERE? Georgina, an artist and university project coordinator; her partner, Matt, design manager at an engineering firm; their children Donny, 6, Ada, 4, and Mali, 10 months; and the family’s pets, Poppy the Pomeranian and Kiko the cat. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT LIVING IN THE COUNTRY? Georgie: “The environment is slower – you can contemplate things more." WHAT IS THE DOWNSIDE OF LIVING IN AN OLD HOME? “It’s so draughty. We really need to work on sealing things up more!” WHAT WOULD BE YOUR ADVICE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE THINKING ABOUT RELOCATING AN OLD HOME? “It’s a huge amount of work! But we are glad we did it. In the scheme of things, it was a lot cheaper than a new…

This Art Deco home in the south of Melbourne was due to be sold by the young family of three that lived there, however, the original main bathroom was letting down the rest of the home. Tired, dated and cramped, it required a makeover, so the family hired Olivia Cirocco from GIA Bathrooms and Kitchens to get the job done. “The family wanted to keep it cost effective, but they also wanted to remove an old fireplace from the structure to gain more space in the bathroom,” explains Olivia. “The main request was to stay true to the Art Deco character of the home.” The beautifully colourful original stained-glass window was identified as the focal point of the room, and a freestanding bath was situated beneath to pull the eye…

“I LIKE TO KEEP MY colour palette SIMPLE AND REPEAT ELEMENTS FOR IMPACT”~ NICKY, HOMEOWNER When homeowners and serial renovators Nicki and Chris transformed this “ugly duckling” house into a modern country home, they began with the old-fashioned brick facade. “We tossed up between painting the brick or using board and batten cladding, but decided that acrylic render was an economical happy medium,” says Nicki, an interior designer and photographer. The couple loved the matt finish of the mushroom grey wall, and that they didn’t need to paint it afterwards, as render is pre-tinted. “It’s a bit hit and miss when tinting acrylic, but we got there in the end and it looks great with the ‘Wallaby’ Colorbond roof,” she says. Nicki replaced the dreary brown aluminium doors with crisp…

As far as little boys’ bedrooms go, this one belonging to seven-year-old lion and tiger lover Griffin is pretty special. Sitting on the second storey of his parents’ weatherboard worker’s cottage in Perth, it’s one of three split-level bedrooms surrounding a central mezzanine level accessed by ladder. “There’s also a breakout play area and a bathroom, so it’s a pretty cool area for Griffin and his two brothers, Max and Jasper,” says his mum, Andrea Pienaar, owner of SIBA Interiors. While the layout of the home got a big thumbs up, the drab and dated interiors inherited from the previous owners fell short, so the entire space was given a cosmetic makeover. The mint-coloured walls and orange and red doors have been repainted in a soft, neutral palette – Dulux…

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COLLECTION: huxford grove Lover of all things warm and cosy? So is new Australian home decor label Huxford Grove, which specialises in luxury throws, cushions and bean bags made from ethically sourced merino wool and New Zealand sheepskin. Create a cosy corner to unwind in during winter by treating yourself to a plush piece in the name of self-care. From left: ‘Hawkesbury’ cushion in Mocha, from $85; ‘Ascot’ throw in Beige, $180; ‘Burleigh’ throw in Beige, $180; ‘Byron’ bean bag in Ash, $1250, huxfordgrove.com.…

FRATELLI PARADISO “I’VE SPENT COUNTLESS BIRTHDAYS HERE; THE FOOD IS ALWAYS DELICIOUS AND THE INTERIORS ARE BEAUTIFUL. MY GO-TO ORDER IS ALWAYS THE LASAGNETTA AND A GLASS OF RED OR A NEGRONI.” VISIT: 12-16 CHALLIS AVE, POTTS POINT, (02) 9357 1744. BOOKMARK: FRATELLIPARADISO.COM. ART GALLERY OF NSW “It’s a beautiful grand space and has an amazing permanent collection. It’s a lovely walk from our house and, as a big bonus, it has really great food at the Chiswick. I visited the Japan supernatural exhibit with my six-month-old Walt; this was his first gallery visit so that will always be a special memory.” Visit: Art Gallery Rd, Sydney, (02) 9225 1700. Bookmark: artgallery.nsw.gov.au. Lee Mathews “When I was an assistant stylist I worked on one of Lee’s Fashion Week shows. Her…

AT A GLANCE Who: Landscape artist Ann Gordon What she does: Creates art that captures the energy and beauty of the natural environment. Where: Sydney’s east, NSW. Why she does it: “I’m driven by the process. It’s like meditation, you get lost in it,” says Ann. “I’d describe my work as intuitive, energetic and layered.” Visit: anngordonartist.com Follow: @anngordon.artist When landscape artist Ann Gordon first journeyed to Mt Canobolas, an area of the Central Tablelands in NSW that was ravaged by bushfires in 2018, she didn’t expect to find beauty amid the ashes. But as the first strokes of colour collided with the blackened gum trees back in her home studio near Centennial Park in Sydney, she discovered renewal was abloom. “The bushland up there is incredible,” she explains. “There…

With its deliciously dark walls, the Federation home of Melbourne florist Kate and her husband, Parker, is a testament to the transformative power of colour. Soulful yet serene, the inky-hued rooms present as cocooning havens, enlivened by a treasure trove of delightful vintage collectibles, sculptural pendants and, of course, freshly picked blooms. And that’s exactly as Kate envisaged. “To me, a dark palette makes a room feel very tranquil – a space where you do want to put your feet up,” she explains. Certainly, when Kate and Parker first walked through the century-old weatherboard five years ago – instantly enchanted by its soaring ceilings, intricate plasterwork and leadlight windows – the spaces looked very different. “The walls and trims were painted in quite a colourful palette,” recalls Kate. “There was…

INSIDE STORY RIN AND DAVE’S HOME WHO LIVES HERE? Rin, owner of Sew In Love, a sewing-focused blog and business; her husband, Dave, co-founder of software company Easy Agile; and daughters Umi, four, and Yuki, three. WHAT WERE SOME OF THE WORDS USED IN YOUR BRIEF TO THE ARCHITECT AND DESIGNER? Rin: “Organic, tonal textures and mix of old and new. I had a very specific look and feel in mind.” WHERE DO YOUR DAUGHTERS LIKE TO PLAY? “The girls like to do drawing and crafts in the open-plan living area. We all spend the majority of our time there.” BEST ADVICE FOR CHOOSING A SOFA WHEN YOU HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN? “Go dark!” WERE THERE ANY BUMPS IN THE BUILDING PROCESS? “There were a few bumps as you would expect,…

No other floor covering evokes cosiness quite like a soft carpet underfoot. “It adds instant warmth to any room, not only visually, but physically,” says Coco Tully, interior designer and founder of Cote Interiors. “The textural nature softens a space from the ground up, and nothing quite compares to the plush underfoot feeling of a velvety pile or luxuriously looped carpet.” Carpet also has benefits beyond aesthetics: it’s a thermal insulator, so less heat is lost through carpet compared with hard flooring, and it’s also an excellent sound absorber. “Natural fibre carpets like wool also help regulate moisture in the home, and keep your space warm and dry in the winter months,” says Coco. “CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLOURED CARPET IS AN important decision, SO ALWAYS TAKE SAMPLES HOME TO TEST…

BAKING TIP: BROWNIES WILL KEEP FRESH UP TO FOUR DAYS IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER. REFRIGERATE SAUCE, COVERED, AND REHEAT GENTLY IN THE MICROWAVE BEFORE SERVING STYLE TIP: “OVER THE YEARS, I HAVE COLLECTED SOME BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE TINS. NOT ONLY ARE THEY PRACTICAL, BUT THERE'S SOMETHING QUITE NOSTALGIC ABOUT STORING SLICES & BISCUITS IN THEM”~ IMOGENE ABADY, HB FOOD DIRECTOR CHOCOLATE, BOURBON & PEANUT BROWNIES WITH PEANUT CARAMEL SAUCE Serves 12 200g unsalted butter, chopped 200g dark cooking chocolate, chopped 1⅓ cups firmly packed brown sugar 4 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tbsp bourbon whiskey 1 cup plain flour ½ tsp baking powder ¼ cup Dutch-processed cocoa, plus extra for dusting ⅔ cup (100g) raw peanuts, roasted Vanilla ice-cream, to serve (optional) Peanut caramel sauce 300ml thickened cream ½ cup brown sugar…

Like many households around Australia, the spare room of interior designer Margot Klockmann’s home on Sydney’s Upper North Shore was a little bit neglected. “It was used as part-office, part-spare bedroom with no clear definition or purpose but, as we always have lots of house guests, it was time to make it a more welcoming space,” says the designer. During the course of seven weeks, she gave the space an elegant refresh, working towards a timeless French Provincial aesthetic. Margot opted for a blue and green colour palette, covering the walls in a textural blue grasscloth wallpaper and painting the window frames a crisp white for contrast. Floral fabrics in the curtains, cushions, bedhead and footstool were then chosen to give the room a luxe hotel feel. “This combination of…

Long considered the most hard-working space in a home, the laundry was sometimes neglected in the style stakes. But not anymore! Today, laundries work just as hard design-wise as our more ‘seen’ spaces, and this beautiful blue-hued example is no exception. The laundry and four bathrooms in this charming 1930s weatherboard home, on Sydney’s northern beaches, hadn’t been touched since 1995 and were due for an update. While the laundry functioned well, homeowner Pru wanted a “modern redesign that honoured the home’s traditional Aussie beach shack heritage”. She and her husband enlisted Alexandra Gourlay, of Vellum Interiors, who captured this coastal aesthetic with polyurethane V-groove cabinetry finished in Dulux Gould Blue, a Smartstone benchtop and a traditional butler’s sink and taps from The English Tapware Company. And, bonus: since the…

What was once a rambling shack is now a stylish holiday home, thanks to some simple changes implemented by owners Sean and Liz Richards with interior designer Juelene Douglas. The home, just north of Sydney, has had a total revamp. Gone is the faded cream carport with dilapidated vertical panelling outside, and in its place are horizontal boards painted in a blue-grey colour to “give the home presence while allowing it to sit harmoniously in its surrounding landscape”, says Juelene. With the front door buried at the rear of the carport, the owners toyed with the idea of relocating the entry entirely. But the existing mid-century terrazzo tread and sidelight glass – and Juelene’s suggestion to paint the door a more prominent colour – convinced them to leave it where…

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