Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2022 i Australian Home Beautiful

BEAUTIFUL WALLPAPER OF THE MONTH William Morris ‘Willow Boughs’ in Ecru, $188 for 10m roll, Wallpaper Direct. Living the dream Everyone has their own vision of a dream home. For me, it’s a place with enormous windows and period details. I’m a sucker for Victorian architecture, with all the contemporary mod-cons, of course. When we asked around the office to see what the team considered to be the dream, answers varied from big picture: a beach house, to room-specific: a library. Different people, different aesthetics, different interpretations of what makes an ideal home. And that’s how we’ve treated our dream homes special this issue – you’ll see everything from a salvage operation to an apartment renovation as homeowners set about creating their perfect place to live. What all the homes…

“ADORN YOUR TABLE WITH decorative PIECES THAT WILL LEAVE A LASTING impression” “LOUNGE, READ AND smell the flowers – THE PERFECT WAY TO WHILE AWAY A luxurious AFTERNOON” “ADD A TOUCH OF OLD-WORLD glamour TO THE DRINKS TRAY WITH vintage PIECES AND SIMPLE SILHOUETTES”…

FLOOR PLAN When Charlene and Ruan set about renovating and expanding their tin-roofed bungalow in Pretoria, South Africa, they wanted to find a balance between modernising it and preserving its heritage. Although now firmly ensconced in suburbia, when Charlene and Ruan consulted architect Nadine Engelbrecht, they discovered that when it was originally built in 1949, their house would have been surrounded by open fields rather than streets and houses. When they bought the house, the pair had been charmed by the garden and its big trees. Nadine points out, however, that the house had tiny windows and no significant relationship with its setting. “It lived inward, like all the old houses of the time,” she says. To make the most of the garden, they realised that they’d need to make…

The appeal of the classic Hamptons style is its refined balance between sophistication, relaxation and indulgent luxury. The way to master the look in your home is to add details from front to back that capture the eye as you walk through. A classic Hamptons home begs for applause from the moment you enter, with its high coffered ceilings, layered wainscoted walls and sweeping staircases that instantly delight the senses. THE FEATURES In a classic Hamptons home the staircase should be its crowning jewel. Details like a bold newel post with carefully designed spindles – either in a Chippendale pattern or ornately carved – can be carried throughout the home, making the spaces cohesive. A black step with a white riser and a bold handrail also demand attention. Coffered ceilings…

FAMILY PIZZA SLICE Serves 4 (See left) Dough 350g plain flour2 tsp instant dried yeast1½ tsp sea salt1 tsp white sugar20ml extra virgin olive oil260ml warm water Sauce 20ml extra virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, crushed1¼ tsp tomato paste400g tin diced tomatoes or fresh diced tomatoes¾ tsp soft brown sugar½ tsp sea salt2 tsp tomato chutney2 tsp Worcestershire sauce250g selected cheeses such as mozzarella, grated tasty cheddar, grated parmesan, soft ricotta, fetaToppings of your choice such as salami, ham, cooked meats or seafood, semi-dried tomatoes, capsicum, onion, fresh herbs, anchovies 1. To make the dough, mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre then, using a large metal spoon, stir in oil and enough warm water to make a soft dough. Don’t add more…

The wintry sea sent out its siren call to homeowners David and David when they bought their apartment in Sydney’s eastern suburbs in June 2017. They were captivated by the breathtaking views of Bondi Beach, but the last thing the pair wanted was a beach pad – so an update was called for. “Their design brief was sophistication and luxury,” says Jodie Carter, principal designer and director of Jodie Carter Design. “This was not to be a cheap and cheerful renovation. They had lived in New York previously and completed major renovations there, so they knew what they wanted. Quality and ease of living were paramount – a comfortable and spacious home, with plenty of room for them to entertain frequent guests.” Their vision called for extensive structural works as…

HOMEBEAUTIFULMAG @HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMESTOLOVE.COM.AU/HOME-BEAUTIFUL/ PINTEREST.COM/HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL@AREMEDIA.COM.AU THE DAILY HOME EDIT WHAT DOES A DREAM HOME LOOK LIKE FOR THE HB TEAM? “My dream house is Georgian in style with enormous windows and high ceilings. Natural light and period details are what make my heart skip a beat.Elle Lovelock, editor-in-chief “It’s all about the kitchen – I don’t need pools or dressing rooms, as long as there is space for my future farmhouse kitchen.”Victoria Kingsbury, deputy editor “I’d love a wraparound verandah – I’d sit there in the afternoon breeze (cocktail in hand).”Katrina Yaxley, creative director “It would have a minimalist design with a restrained colour palette, robust surfaces and plenty of room for our cats to roam!”Laura Barry, senior features writer “A classic Parisian apartment with gorgeous details, high ceilings and…

I’m so excited to be able to share my new craft with you. I call it flowers-on-tulle or dried flower embroidery – it’s like traditional embroidery, but using flowers, foliage and other natural plantbased materials as your thread. Flowers-on-tulle embroidery came from my love of making combined with my obsessive habit of bringing nature into my home. In winter, I love to make decorative wreathes with any greenery I can find. It was this wreath-making that led me to the idea of flowers-on-tulle embroidery. One day, I used a garden sieve, or riddle – the tool for getting small stones out of soil – as a frame to weave my greenery around. I tucked the ends of the stalks into the wire mesh to keep the stems in place. That…

Some days, Maree doesn’t see her children for hours on end as they enjoy free range of the family’s country property, playing, exploring, feeding cattle or helping in hay-making season. It’s this dream life that she and husband Mark had in mind for their kids Alex, eight, Ivy, six, and Annabelle, three, when they bought their home outside of Orange, NSW, three years ago. “I grew up on an apple orchard in the Canobolas area and my husband on a cattle farm in the nearby suburb of Forest Reefs. We always knew we wanted to give our children the same childhood memories of growing up on a property like we had,” Maree says. A two-year search for the perfect plot eventually resulted in the auspicious find of ‘Rosebank’, a 170-hectare…

As the owners of a building and interior design company, Deniz and Gamze pride themselves on creating beautiful, contemporary spaces to enhance the living experience. Case in point is this four-bedroom duplex home that they built for their young family in Sydney’s Little Bay. Minimalist in design and filled with familyfriendly features, it enjoys a constant connection with nature, no matter which room you find yourself in. “Being in such a beautiful part of Sydney and having a wonderful ocean outlook, we wanted to create a minimalist home that didn’t take away from the landscape,” says Gamze. “We believe that a built space, when designed well, can have a transformative effect on your mood.” She and Deniz live in one duplex with children, Charlie, six, Thomas, three, and Audrey, now…

“I WANTED TO BUILD A beautiful PLANT LOVER’S GARDEN WITH biodiversity OF SPECIES, FOLIAGE AND FLOWERS”KATH, HOMEOWNER The landscape of this now-lush garden in Melbourne was once hot, dry and prickly, with three-quarters of the backyard hidden beneath concrete slabs. The garden beds were filled with rocks and yuccas, and the scrappy front lawn had but one redeeming quality – a perfectly placed, gloriously mature Chinese elm. Occupational therapist and garden designer Kath Baggaley is the homeowner of this lovely green retreat, and she has a special interest in creating accessible and therapeutic outdoor spaces. “I wanted to build a beautiful plant lover’s garden with biodiversity of species, foliage and flowers, shape and colour,” says Kath. “I also wanted it to flower all year round, with food for the birds…

“I love blue and white, and a little bit of red. It goes well in the beach setting”CHRIS It was the unexpected renovation; a total overhaul caused by disastrous flooding and lockdowns. Located on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, this beach house has been owned by Chris and Geoff for 18 years and is a favourite family holiday destination for the couple, their adult children and their grandchildren. The hub of summer holidays, weekends away and a private escape for the couple, it was neglected during Melbourne’s prolonged lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, when the family were confined to their city residences. “During one of our longest lockdowns, we weren’t allowed to go to the beach house,” says Chris. “When we eventually came here, we discovered that the water supply to the…

Back in 2019, Sonia tossed around the idea of a downsize with her husband Michael. Having spent the previous 15 years in the three-level house they’d built and raised four children in, she was keen for a sea change. Yet with their adult children still living at home, on and off, along with five pets, they required a large house. And with Michael’s work just down the road, they were also tied to the location. Instead of upending their life and moving, the couple decided the better option was to embark on a large-scale renovation and essentially turn their long-time house into a new home. Enlisting the expertise of Sarah Comerford, founder and design director of Home by Belle, Sonia and Michael embraced a clever redesign, which transformed and repurposed…

Reflecting the slower pace of the season are the new hues in L&M Home’s Moss table linen range, which includes French flax linen tablecloths and napkins. The subtle Rose colour evokes visions of delicate bouquets, Toffee is an ode to the natural tones of the earth and Navy is a classic staple. We love how they can easily be paired with each other or with the range’s original neutral colours of Natural and White. Here, the generous tablecloth in Rose, from $154, is combined with napkins in Rose and Toffee, $68 for 4. Visit lmhome.com.au. SHOP | DISCOVER | DECORATE | STYLE | EXPLORE…

In his final year, Brett Mickan’s high school guidance counsellor gave him a career survey to fill out. “On tallying my results, she announced that my ideal profession was an interior designer. I researched it and in doing so, decided she was correct,” says Brett. “I was 17 when I began my first design course at what is now Design Centre Enmore. On completion, I transferred to the National Institute of Dramatic Art to study set and costume design. I then began my freelance design career, working at several Sydney theatres and many NSW regional theatres, movies and television,” says Brett. “I soon found I could combine my passions and create interiors with a theatrical edge. In 1998 I moved to the US to practise in Miami, Florida.” When Brett…

These days, as soon as Jenny steps through the front door of her renovated heritage-listed cottage on Sydney’s North Shore, she truly feels “at home”. Greeted by her cavoodle Maxie, who spends his days luxuriating on vibrant sofas or lazing in the sun on the back deck, there’s not a single detail which hasn’t been carefully considered to ensure new and old meld effortlessly. Bolts of bold blue, turquoise and fuchsia draw the eye, as does the collection of art which consumes almost every wall. Pattern and texture dance across occasional chairs and cushions, while sculptural lighting gently nods to the past and present. “I find coming home to a colourful interior evokes joy and is incredibly uplifting,” says Jenny, a lawyer. When she bought the circa 1910 cottage at…

Beachy vibes permeate this home in Secret Harbour, located 60 kilometres south of Perth. And, as it’s just 50 metres from golden sands, owners Kristie and Andrew can smell the ocean air drifting through the open plan. After living in the WA hinterland for eight years, they wanted a sea change in 2018 and have never looked back. “This empty lot ticked all the right boxes,” says real estate agent Kristie. “It was slightly elevated, which would give us views of the beach with a north-facing backyard. That would provide a wind-free zone in the afternoons by the pool but allow the Freo doctor [a cool southwester that blows in during the afternoons] to cool the house.” Kristie designed her new home, hiring draughtsperson Adam Butcher of Darklight Design to…

When interior designer Jacqui Koska first visited this home in the inner Melbourne suburb of Brunswick, the interiors were painted a beige shade that gave the impression of tobacco-stained walls. The timber floor was an overpowering orange tone and the kitchen and bathroom were finished with outdated salmon-hued tiles and laminate cabinetry. “The overall brief for the house was to create a warm, lived-in feel with understated yet thoughtful design,” says Jacqui, the principal of Jacqui Koska Studio. “The aesthetic had to work with the California bungalow-style architecture and the client’s existing vintage furniture and artwork. Once the decision was made to use American walnut, we designed around the tone of the timber.” Persian rugs and colourful artwork were already a feature, so Jacqui incorporated them with a clean palette…

A diamond in the rough in need of some extra attention – that’s how interior stylist Sarah Parry-Okeden describes her delightful four-bedroom beach cottage that dates from the 1960s. “Sometimes the older properties hold the most inspiration!” she says. “When I first saw it, it had a cute presence and was deceptively large once inside. I was drawn to its heritage accents and stained-glass windows – so many hidden design gems were within its walls.” Historic charms aside, the property felt dim and dated inside, with carpeted floors, dark-stained window frames and a tired front porch. “It was begging for a scrub down and a splash of white paint to brighten and lighten the interiors, coupled with some accents of colour to make it shine.” Sarah believes pattern and texture…