Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2021 i Australian Home Beautiful

There’s something about spring that makes me feel optimistic. Don’t get me wrong, I love the cosiness of winter, but with spring comes the promise of warmer weather and longer days – perfect for spending outside. This issue we’ve compiled a fabulous ‘Love your outdoors’ special featuring a range of gardens and alfresco retreats. Flip to page 145 for inspiration, expert advice and essential plants. From a poolside conservatory to a kitchen garden, you’ll find a space that speaks to you. As for outdoor dining, be sure to read our buyer’s guide to barbecues on page 130, and pick up some styling tips from our decorating story on page 37. For me, spring also means a refresh of my interior. It’s the simple things that I find the most uplifting,…

Sheer curtains, pretty plants and cushions galore create a serene place to gather A classic hamper packed with goodies, and a comfy chair in a sun-dappled spot ensure the living is easy A table laid with a loving touch sets the scene for memorable occasions…

INSIDE STORY NICOLE & MARC’S HOME WHO LIVES HERE? Nicole, a stylist, and Marc, a neurosurgeon, their children Michaela, 12, Dominic, 10, Christian, nine, Claudia, seven, and Valentina, two; and Bruno the dalmatian and Zoe the Rhodesian ridgeback, plus rabbits and chickens. WHAT DID YOU LEARN DURING THIS RENOVATION? Nicole: “It’s okay to do things in stages – you don’t have to do it all in one go.” HOW DO YOU APPROACH STYLING? Nicole: “It’s all about creating your own story and following your instinct.” WHAT’S YOUR NEXT PROJECT? Nicole: “An A-frame getaway on the Hawkesbury River [in NSW].”…

Feeling connected to your neighbourhood is important for a happy home life – and for Rachel, the affinity she has with the street on Sydney’s Northern Beaches where she was born and raised goes back to her childhood. “I would walk down this street as a teenager and take photos of the houses and would think how beautiful it would be to live there,” she shares. Rachel, with her husband Adam and their children, Jed, seven, Zali, five, and Isla, nearly two, feels so blessed to now live in their newly built four-bedroom home on that very same tree-lined avenue. “When the property came on the market in 2017, we were not planning to move at all,” says Rachel, “but my husband and I looked at each other and said…

From the moment Ciara Tapia, senior designer at Blue Tea Kitchens & Bathrooms, saw the original kitchen of this home in Sydney’s inner west she knew it needed a complete refresh. “It was extremely dated and didn’t have any flair,” she shares. Not only did the owners Susie and James, who live here with their two small children, want the space to reflect their own style but they also needed a more functional zone for family life and entertaining. While the shape and size of the kitchen didn’t change significantly, small tweaks have made a huge difference. The pantry door, which used to open into the kitchen, was swapped for a sliding door and the island bench was extended so that “everyone would gather around and then gradually go across…

A backyard barbecue with friends and family on a Sunday afternoon is the quintessential summer experience, but the world of barbecues is large and varied enough to confuse newcomers and pit masters alike. With that in mind, we’ve consulted the experts to ensure you have all the information you need to make the right choice. Whether you prefer the humble snag, smoked meat, charred vegies or a steak grilled to perfection, we’ve got you covered. Selecting the right model Choose from freestanding or built-in models, portable barbecues and smokers, as well as manoeuvrable two-to-six-burner barbecues. The features you should look for depend on your cooking style. “Any good gas grill will always have a grill portion and a plate portion – that’s one section of the grill open to the…

Hard as it is to imagine, this eminently enchanting garden was derelict horse paddocks only a few years ago. Located in Brisbane’s Bayside region, it hadn’t been touched in a decade when Adam and Kristn, parents of three and owners of bespoke garden design and landscaping business Dorset Bottega, moved there in 2017. “Everything was overgrown with bracken, the old dam was full of mud, cane toads and mozzies, and there was an old bus dumped on the land,” recalls Adam, whose vision was to create a series of distinct zones within the 1.3 hectare garden. The couple’s starting point included an American-style barn for guests, Dorset Bottega’s studio set in an Italianesque parterre, a poolside conservatory, a picturesque potting shed and a formal front garden. “The front garden was…

HOMEBEAUTIFULMAG @HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMESTOLOVE.COM.AU/HOME-BEAUTIFUL/ PINTEREST.COM/HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL@AREMEDIA.COM.AU THE DAILY HOME EDIT MOST CLICKED: INSTAGRAM If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably spent quite some time checking out pantry organisation on Instagram recently, along with coordinated jars and beautiful labels. For that reason, it was no surprise this stunning pantry was featured in one of our most-clicked stories this month. For more inspiring storage ideas, head over to homestolove.com.au/home-beautiful. HELLO TO HB’S NEW HOMEWARES RANGE At HB, we consult the experts every month to deliver the latest decorating advice. So, we’ve decided to bring our interiors know-how to life with the release of our new Home Beautiful homewares range for My House, offering timeless pieces that can be tailored to every individual style. For more, visit myhouse.com.au and house.com.au/bedandbath INSIDER INFO THIS MONTH,…

The Spanish-mission style home interior architect Georgia Ezra shares with her husband Richard and their two young children showcases her impeccable eye for design, which often leans towards the exotic decor of the Mediterranean, while also celebrating the fruits of years of hard work. Georgia runs three businesses, interior design practice Studio Ezra, Tiles of Ezra and AHW Georgia Ezra. The latter is a collection of handmade clay table and cookware, alongside all the other things Georgia likes to fill her home with – including beautiful block-printed linens such as tea towels, cushions and bedlinen, relaxed apparel and now the launch of her wall sconces (below and right). In her favourite room of the home – the open-plan kitchen and living area – you get a real sense of Georgia’s…

AT A GLANCE Who: Sam Michelle, a New Zealand born still-life artist. What she does: Paints striking realist paintings of flowers, ceramics and textiles in oil on canvas. Where: Blind Bight, Vic. Why she does it: “I love moving down the road of constant decision making with each painting,” says Sam. “I love the excitement at the start, the happy accidents and the feeling at the end, when the painting is resolved.” Visit: sammichellepaintings.com. Follow: @sammichellepaintings Stepping through the doors of Sam Michelle’s art studio in Blind Bight, Victoria, you are surrounded by a veritable jungle of botanical inspiration. In one corner, native blooms spread their foliage across the walls in a wild rebellion, while green, leafy bouquets “pose” obligingly as life models in front of their striking portrait versions. “I use flowers to tell my…

ADD A SHOT OF HAPPINESS WITH FUN CONVERSATION STARTERS IN A FEAST OF BOLD, VIBRANT COLOURS THIS SEASON’S BEST-DRESSED TABLES ARE WEARING LOOKS INSPIRED BY NATURE, FROM BOTANICAL TO THE BEACH A PALETTE OF NATURAL AND EARTHY SHADES IN LUSH TEXTURES MAKES FOR A TIMELESS TABLE…

INSIDE STORY DANICA & LAURIE’S HOME WHO LIVES HERE? Danica, a full-time mother, and her husband Laurie, an ex-fund manager; their children Emelia, Felix, and Layla, 11, and Mila-Belle, nine; plus dogs Lily, Truffles and George, and cat Leo. YOUR FAVOURITE ROOM? Laurie: “The patio. We now spend most summer afternoons down by the pool swimming and cooking casual suppers.” WHAT’S THE SECRET TO SUCCESSFUL INDOOR-OUTDOOR SPACES? Danica: “Having a place for everyone to sit comfortably.” ANY TIPS FOR CREATING A KID-FRIENDLY HOME? Danica: “Use performance fabrics that are easily cleaned.”…

When Michelle and husband Dunstin bought a big vacant block perched on a range, with sweeping escarpment views across Queensland’s Darling Downs, they knew it was a prime spot. Why? They had lived next door for more than a decade! “For years we’d looked over the fence at the block, which was a bit larger than ours at the time, and wondered how the outlook would compare and what we could do with the site,” says Michelle. “Blocks this size [1440 square metres] with views are rare, so when it came up for sale, we thought we’d secure it and work out the rest later.” The next stage happened several years on, as it took a while for the couple to loosen the sentimental attachment to the home they had…

INSIDE STORY RACHEL & ADAM’S HOME WHO LIVES HERE? Rachel, a full-time mum, and her husband, Adam, a finance executive; and their children, Jed, seven, Zali, five, and Isla, almost two. HOW DO YOU KEEP THINGS SO TIDY? Rachel: “The front room is a playroom where the kids’ crafts and toys stay! I’m not a collector, either. I pass things on and let things go easily.” WHAT’S THE SECRET TO A QUICK BUILD? “We did three revisions during the DA process, but once we committed to what we were going to build, we did not make a single change.” WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST SPLURGE? “As a house-warming gift to ourselves, we redid a lot of our furnishings and purchased beautiful items that we could have for a long time.” ANY…

Minestra di pomodori (See opposite) SUMMER TOMATO SOUP Serves 4–6 1L (4 cups) really good homemade vegetable stock – or use a good-quality vegetable stock (bouillon) cube60ml (¼ cup) extra virgin olive oil, plus an extra splash1 large garlic clove, peeled1kg large, ripe in-season tomatoes500g old or floury potatoes (the ones that are good for gnocchi), washed wellSea salt and freshly cracked black pepperA few slices of sourdough or other crusty bread, preferably a few days old150ml pouring (single/light) cream 1. Bring the stock to the boil. 2. Meanwhile, place the olive oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Finely chop the garlic, reserving one thick slice for later. Add the finely chopped garlic to the pan and sauté for a few minutes, until fragrant. Roughly chop the…

GREEN SCREEN A ROW OF HELICONIA ‘HOT RIO NIGHTS’ (OPPOSITE) ADDS A TROPICAL VIBE, ALONGSIDE A TRIO OF GREY PLANTERS THAT ECHO THE SILVERY TONES IN THE NATURALLY WEATHERED SPOTTED GUM DECK. Lush foliage, sculptural plants and relaxed spaces create an idyllic family retreat in this poolside garden in Sydney’s east. A raised deck dotted with clusters of curved white pots sits comfortably at one side, while a sea-green pool takes centrestage. “We look out over the pool, so I wanted it to have a kind of natural, atmospheric, rock-pool feeling to it,” explains homeowner Sascha, who lives here with her husband and two children. “Our back garden is not very big and, at first, I wanted quite minimal planting, but our garden designer recommended mixed planting and it’s beautiful.”…

COLLECTION HOME BEAUTIFUL X MY HOUSE In exciting news, let us introduce you to the ever-so-pretty Home Beautiful spring/summer 2021 collection, which kicks off our new My House homewares range. We’ve fallen in love with this gorgeously soft and understated ‘Yumi’ quilt cover set with two standard pillowcases in White, $129.99/queen – it’s the perfect canvas to layer texture, pattern and colour. Also seen here are the ‘Palazzo’ cushion in Blue, $49.99/30cm x 50cm, ‘Vista’ cushion with pompoms, $49.99/45cm x 45cm, ‘Yumi’ Euro pillowcases, $34.99 each, and ‘Texture’ throw with fringing in White, $89.99. The range is available now at My House and House stores.…

Something all your designs have in common is… “The experiential and sensory thought behind them, a handmade, organic nature.” Inspiration comes when… “I am removed from my everyday life. That might be visiting family in Sydney or going to country Victoria [7] for a weekend. I’m loving the Lancefield and Pyalong areas, which are understated and just so cute and authentic.” Where do you like to shop? “I am always blown away by the constant creative innovation and fashion-forward nature of Dinosaur Designs [1]. And I just love how bold and incredibly brave Anna Spiro is with her use of colour, pattern and texture [8]. I also like to source art from obscure places like auction houses and second-hand dealers. Curatorial+Co [4] and The Egg & Dart are two of…

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BRING A TROPICAL RESORT VIBE TO YOUR SPACE WITH GENEROUS CHAIRS AND A FULL LOUNGE TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE LONG SUMMER DAYS. THROW OPEN THE WINDOWS AND DOORS TO CONNECT WITH THE SEASON. WARM DAYS AND NIGHTS ARE HERE TO STAY. LIFE IS EASY WHEN YOU MAKE TIME TO APPRECIATE THE BEAUTY OF SUMMER. A PALETTE OF NEUTRALS AND BLUES HELPS TO KEEP THE MOOD CALM AND INVITING. WHETHER IT’S BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER OR DRINKS, THE PLEASURE OF EATING OUTDOORS IS TOO GOOD TO MISS. MAXIMISE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH FURNITURE DESIGNED TO MAKE ENTERTAINING AND RELAXING EVEN MORE ENJOYABLE. DINING ALFRESCO MEANS ENJOYING GOOD TIMES AND GOOD FOOD IN THE FRESH AIR WHILE THE SOUNDS AND SCENTS OF SUMMER SURROUND YOU. MAKE YOUR SUMMER LAST BY FINDING A…

Tucked into a winding stretch of the Scenic Highway just before Terrigal on the Central Coast of NSW, this reinvented 100-year-old cottage radiates chic global style and a special kind of welcoming energy. Positioned on eight hectares, the home’s outlook is verdant, and the feeling is relaxed. Nicole and Marc, who live on a neighbouring block, purchased the property in 2017 with the view to create accommodation for family and friends. “My husband and I both come from large families and have a large family ourselves. It’s been a dream to have land for our children and family to explore and run free,” says Nicole, a stylist and mum to five: Michaela, Dominic, Christian, Claudia, and Valentina. The cottage was in a state of disrepair when Nicole set out to…

INSIDE STORY MICHELLE & DUNSTIN’S HOME WHO LIVES HERE? Michelle, a talent acquisition manager; husband Dunstin, a risk executive; their sons Jayden, 18, and Ryan, 15; and dogs Baxter, a cavoodle, and Cooper, a Maltese cross. WHAT IS YOUR DECORATING STYLE? Michelle: “A mix of modern and organic tones and materials, with statement furniture pieces.” WHAT WAS YOUR BEST DECISION? “Engaging a building designer. He spent a lot of time having detailed discussions about what we wanted, and delivered a design which suits the block and how we like to live as a family.” YOUR BIGGEST SPLURGE? “The curved roof added significant cost, but for us it was essential and makes the house.” IS THERE ANYTHING LEFT TO DO? “We’re finalising our landscaping, which will include a fire pit with…

Transforming your bathroom from ‘meh’ to ‘yeah!’ doesn’t have to involve an extensive renovation. With some styling know-how and intel on the latest products and trends, a ho-hum bathroom can become a source of pride. Read on as three style authorities reveal how to add flair to one of the most important rooms in your home. 1 FRESH START Before you begin curating, get your bathroom organised. “There is nothing that distracts from a beautiful bathroom more than clutter!” says Catherine Heraghty of interior design and styling studio, The Stables. “Ensure you have sufficient storage for all of your bits and pieces that you don’t want on display … then focus on adding the styling elements.” 2 STEP AHEAD There’s a major trend washing over bathrooms, and it’s all happening…

DOUBLE DUTY MULTIPURPOSE ELEMENTS DEFINE THE SPACE. THE TIMBER SEATING IS ALSO A STAIRWAY THAT PROVIDES EASY ACCESS TO THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS INSIDE, WHILE THE RAISED BED PLANTED OUT WITH LAVENDER SEPARATES ZONES WITHOUT OBSCURING THE VIEW OR BLOCKING OUT THE SUN. Renovating a home often provides a welcome opportunity for homeowners to turn their attention to an outdoor area that could work harder for them. For Lone and her husband Kern, extending their home in Copenhagen, Denmark, where they live with their two children, gave them the chance to transform their multi-level outdoor terrace into a more functional space for entertaining or simply relaxing as a family. “Our previous terrace had several levels, which certainly had its charms, but this also made it impractical and hard to…

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It all changed in 1972. That year, the top album in Australia was Cat Stevens’ Teaser and the Firecat, we flocked to cinemas to see The Godfather, and Shane Gould brought home three gold medals from the Munich Olympics. Meanwhile, in our living rooms, a revolution was taking place whose echoes are still being felt today. For the first time in Australian history, the word pong was moved from the bathroom to the lounge. It got a capital P, some nifty hardware and the television became interactive. Fast forward a few decades and video gaming is now a multi-billion industry here. But for all the hyper-connectivity, cutting-edge tech and burgeoning virtual reality headsets, nothing yet has beaten the games you physically play at home. To be clear, we’re not talking…