Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2025 i Australian Home Beautiful

HERE’S THE SCOOP Your favourite ice cream is set for a stylish makeover with the cool new ‘Gelato Coupe’ in Mint Amber Clear (below), $89, from Maison Balzac x Gelato Messina. Shop the release at maisonbalzac.com. FINE PRINT FASHION BRAND ALÉMAIS HAS JOINED TWO GOOD CO TO PRESENT THE ‘COOK IN COLOUR’ COLLECTION. IT FEATURES NEW PATTERNED APRONS AND NAPKINS (LEFT) AND LUXE GIFT SETS (ABOVE). HALF OF ALL PROFITS GO TO THE TWO GOOD FOUNDATION, WHICH EMPOWERS AND EMPLOYS VULNERABLE WOMEN IN CRISIS. SEE TWOGOOD.COM.AU. DOUBLE DIP For fabulous outdoor furnishings, the ‘Malibu to Manly’ Coco Republic x Business &Pleasure Co collab has you covered. Shop sofas, bolsters and umbrellas (above) at cocorepublic.com.au. WORTH THEIR SALT Premium salt producer Olsson’s has launched two new products. The Pinch Pot with…

‘Rio’ outdoor bar cart with tray, glass racks and bottle holders, $899, Castlery. On top shelf of bar cart Vintage tea towel, $45, The Powder Works. For similar white pots, try tin pots, $4.24 each, Koch & Co. ‘The Placemat’ in Rivie Mimosa, $119/set of 4, Business & Pleasure Co. ‘Confetti Celebration’ flutes, $149/set of 4, Pottery Barn. On bottom shelf of bar cart Vintage ice bucket, $150.84, Chuckle Patch Vintage at Etsy. Mini bucket (with herbs), $3, The Base Warehouse. For similar bowl (with lemons), try irregular decor tray, $7, Kmart. Florabelle Living ‘Belmont’ 80cm bar table, $1149, Living Styles. On table Wooden coasters, $19.99/set of 4, H&M. ‘Faro’ napkin in Sky, $70/set of 4, L&M Home. Robert Gordon x MoVida 1.6L sangria jug in Mauve, $89.95, Myer. Gold-rimmed…

Some houses epitomise the lazy, hazy days of summer – and this beautifully simple and spacious bungalow, situated on a beach in Cape Town, South Africa, is one of them. Positioned right on the shore with a private access path directly down to the pearl-white sands, this is a magical holiday home that takes its minimalist design cues from the pristine environment. Its current owners have spent many years regularly spending time here enjoying the house since first acquiring it. Having been looking for a suitable holiday escape for some time, they say, “Serendipity brought us to Third Beach, and we saw a ‘For Sale’ sign on what was evidently a rather neglected but unique site”. The existing bungalow on the property was then “scarcely okay for habitation,” they add.…

Like many Sydneysiders, TV journalist and Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew and Neil Varcoe, a writer, dreamt of having a place in the country. Somewhere to unwind, where their future children could swap skyscrapers for hilly horizons and roam to a playlist of birdsong. As 2015 drew to a close, they’d been on the lookout for land. “It was New Year’s Eve and we were doing a quiz in the weekend paper, which makes us sound like real ragers, but the question was, ‘What is the widest canyon in the world?’” recalls Edwina. “Neil piped up and said, ‘Oh, that’s the Capertee Valley’. He grew up nearby in Lithgow, so he was familiar with it.” A quick search of properties for sale revealed an 1890s sandstone shearer’s cottage on…

Bringing people together by hosting a long lunch, dinner party, barbecue or casual drinks is the best part of the holiday season (and beyond) – it’s a chance to spend uninterrupted time with family and friends and let your hair down. If you love to host, you’ve probably already got everything down pat, whipping up feasts and making sure your guests have a good time and feel at ease. Or maybe you like the idea of a gathering, but it feels daunting. Whether you’re an entertaining queen or you could do with some party pointers, we’ve compiled some of the best tools, gadgets and accoutrement that help make hosting guests a breeze, so you can enjoy the process – and the party! EARLY RISER The big breakfast Whether it’s toast…

HOMEBEAUTIFULMAG @HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU PINTEREST.COM/HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL@AREMEDIA.COM.AU THE DAILY HOME EDIT Home Beautiful INSTA LOVE OUR INSTAGRAM WAS FILLED WITH ADORATION FOR THIS AUSSIE TAKE ON AN AMERICAN BARN-STYLE BUILD FROM INTERIOR DESIGN DUO @OAKANDORANGE. It’s a breeze It was a hard day at the office this month for photographer and stylist Louise Roche (@villastyling), who was tasked with capturing this stunning Sunshine Coast apartment for HB’s January issue. As beautiful as the newly renovated abode is, it’s hard to compete with that coastal view. BREATH OF FRESH AIR TAKE YOUR STYLE OUTDOORS WITH THESE INSPIRING ACCOUNTS @ALEXANDRA_NEA_HOME @_FOODSTORIES_ @LAUREN.SAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY & STYLING (TOP LEFT & TOP RIGHT) LOUISE ROCHE WALLPAPER (IN BACKGROUND) ‘MARBELLA’ IN LIMESTONE, WALTER G…

CREATING A flower room Traditionally, a flower room is a practical and charming space set aside in a large country house for cutting and storing flowers. A little slice of outdoorsy paradise, it would usually be filled with muddy boots and jackets, sturdy tables and shelves for storage, and buckets and jugs overflowing with blooms. Yet it is much more than that. It is part of the interior, but it sets the stage for the joys outdoors. An in-between space imbued with a certain magical charm, it often contains the fresh, sweet fragrances of the outside world. It showcases the bounty of nature, but it is not staged or designed to impress. The space is entirely personal. And the more stories it holds, the better. Today, the concept of…

Ever since their first trip to Mooloolaba on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast 22 years ago, Kylie and Simon had imagined one day having their own place in the popular holiday spot. “Our first holiday to Mooloolaba was when our youngest son was just a toddler and we just loved the area and friendly atmosphere and continued going back almost every year as our four children were growing up,” shares Kylie. An annual beach-break from their cattle property, a five-hour drive away on Queensland’s western Darling Downs, the couple always kept an eye on the Coast real estate market, hoping to snap up their own beach place, and in 2022, they did. While the coveted location was hard to beat, the penthouse apartment needed a refresh so the couple enlisted the expertise…

Luminous white render, elegant arches and textured travertine underfoot – though the glittering blue at centre stage comes from the swimming pool and not the Mediterranean Sea, the parallels with the Med are clear in this Sunshine Coast build. For Janelle and her husband Mark, it’s a home that borrows from the best bits of Europe and Australia. Space was the primary motivation behind their move to this enchanted spot. Although they loved their location, in the Sunshine Coast suburb of Bli Bli, with four growing children and an increasing menagerie of pets, they were starting to burst at the seams of their home. “We needed more space, and we wanted the kids to be able to enjoy the outdoors a little bit more,” says Janelle. Finding an existing…

The New Year offers an excellent opportunity to evaluate any alfresco areas you may want to transform or update. Whether you’re starting 2025 with a blank canvas outside or have an existing garden that needs a refresh, this new series of monthly landscape design guides will assist you with each step. Not everyone has the budget for a designer, gardener or landscaper, so together we’ll explore how to plan and cultivate your very own outdoor oasis. The basics of beautiful gardens First, grab a notepad and pen, find a comfortable spot in your garden to relax, and take a moment to observe the space around you. What does your heart desire for this area? Is it entertaining friends and family? Do you want to give your kids space to…

KYOTO It’s mid-morning and I’m sitting cross-legged in a peaceful tea house. Nestled within Nijō Castle, a UNESCO world heritage site in Kyoto, it overlooks a tranquil pond garden surrounded by stone paths and bare-limbed weeping pagoda trees. On the table, scoops of powdered green tea, bamboo whisks and ceramic bowls of hot water are assembled like objets d’art, elevating a simple break for matcha tea into a charming, ceremonial Japanese experience. This ability to transform the mundane into the magical is precisely what lures travellers to Japan and its ancient cities. Considered the cultural heart of the country, Kyoto once served as the imperial capital of Japan from 794 for more than 1000 years. The spirited city is scattered with hidden treasures for visitors to mine, from the awe-inspiring…

The festivities of December may be finished and Christmas packed away for another year, but I still want to entertain – albeit in a more relaxed way. Long, lazy lunches that cascade into the evenings are the order of the day. We have an open-door policy at our place, so you never know when people will pop in. I find it’s best to have a selection of snacks on hand that I can assemble on grazing plates. There are the usual suspects: cheese, olives, crackers and fresh fruit and veg, but I also like to prepare something a bit special, usually just one hero “picky-bits” dish such as the little stuffed peppers or arancini in our food story on page 147. It’s so much easier when you only have to…

SETTING THE SCENE The key to outdoor table styling is to keep it relaxed and ‘undone’, with casual linen or cotton table cloths and rustic cutlery and tableware. It doesn’t all need to match, but looks great when items are in similar tones. Flowers are a must, whether they’re bought or freshly picked from the garden, as they will take your table setting from functional to fabulous in an instant. THE LITTLE THINGS Ensure guests are looked after by offering throws for cool summer nights or protecting shoulders from the sun, and make sure your table is shaded, either under a tree or parasol. BUGS BE GONE Pesky insects can’t be avoided in the great outdoors, so be prepared with repellent on hand and light citronella candles to keep mozzies…

A passion project, it was always a dream of Kate’s to build a Hamptons-style family home, together with husband Lee, to enjoy with their children Lachlan, Chloe and Sienna. “I love the level of detail and their classic homely feel, which is so welcoming,” says Kate, who undertook her own Hamptons masterclass, researching various interpretations of the style and key features, while compiling a compendium of inspiration pictures for the project. Step one was snapping up an ideal block, which they did in 2020, securing a north-facing canal site overlooking the water, with views of the Gold Coast’s Broadbeach skyline. A complete knockdown of the existing home and pool followed, creating a clean slate for the family to build their home. Fortuitously, through a recommendation, they got in touch…

It’s easy to see where this Gold Coast holiday home gets its palette from. For principal designer at Highgate House, Leigh Boswell, inspiration stretched as far as the eye can see with stunning ocean views. “The brief was to create a bright, happy beach apartment that felt family friendly,” shares Leigh. “The client wanted a vibrant, coastal-inspired palette that balanced relaxation with energy.” Read on for your masterclass in striking the right tone between bold colour and coastal calm. ACTUAL PAINT COLOURS MAY VARY ON APPLICATION Natural materials ground the space with a white and teak inlay side table and ‘Lola’ barstools in Light, both from Highgate House. “We made several structural changes, including adding a bench seat in the entryway,” says Leigh of the joyful welcome (opposite). The…

We love our sunburnt country. Unlike some parts of the world, which are blanketed in snow for months on end, most of the nation gets to enjoy our outdoor spaces year-round (although sometimes heating is needed). With such excellent conditions, it makes sense that the furniture we use outside is just as important to the look of our home as any indoor piece. As interior designer Katie Sargent explains, “ Indooroutdoor connect ions are very popular, with your alfresco space almost an extension of your interior space”. But there are a number of points you need to consider before you head to the shops and start investing in a new suite of furniture. Read on for all the important details that will help you create your dream outdoor oasis…