Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2025 i Australian Home Beautiful

PUT ON A SPREAD For a year-round Mediterranean summer feeling, dip into the latest releases from Alex and Trahanas. There’s a dreamy ‘Sicilia’ Italian linen tablecloth, $500/170cm x 270cm, with matching napkins, $180/set of 4, and an eclectic mix of new ceramic vases, bowls and plates (pictured). Each has been handmade and painted by artisans in Puglia. Browse the buoyant buys at alexandtrahanas.com and prepare to feel transported. WORK OF GLASS Renowned Italian glassmaking house Venini has recently launched Down Under. Each of the hand-blown glass pieces, such as the ‘Fazzoletto’ vase (above), are truly unique and like works of art. Head to venini.au to see all of the treasures in their full glory. LOVE NEST FURNITURE BRAND CASTLERY HAS REIMAGINED THE HUMBLE COFFEE TABLE WITH THEIR ‘HUGG’ NESTING DESIGN.…

In the beautiful beachside suburb of Brighton in Adelaide, South Australia, stands this grand American Farmhouse-style home that’s been extended and renovated with the help of Alisa & Lysandra Interiors. “Working with the twins was fabulous,” says homeowner Jill Kirkwood of the renovating experience. Originally built in 1920, the dwelling was once owned by the town’s mayor. Now the residence of Jill and her husband Craig, a criminal defence lawyer, the couple wanted to accommodate visits from their six adult children, plus partners and three precious grandchildren. “This project has been quite a journey, starting in late 2022 and reaching completion in August 2024,” explains Lysandra. The floor plan of the five-bedroom abode was enlarged to include an open-plan kitchen and living room, with a butler’s pantry and wine cellar.…

When Chelsea and Michael purchased this Melbourne terrace, their plan was to tackle a major renovation down the track and undertake some minor tweaks in the meantime, just to make the old Victorian more liveable. Replace the dated kitchen cabinetry, perhaps. Add some nice storage for the couple and their two daughters. And, come to think of it, that odd upstairs room with a bath in it needed a rethink – and it wasn’t the only space suffering from an identity crisis. “The poky, casual living area wasn’t functional and didn’t suit our busy, informal household flow at key times – before and after school and work,” says Chelsea, who runs a not-for-profit organisation and craved a welcoming family home. “We have a big extended family and often host many…

Change isn’t always easy. For the owners of this East Melbourne garden, a transformation of their outdoor area to suit their new phase of life, with teenagers instead of young children, was necessary. But it also brought up conflicting feelings. “They had renovated the inside of the home beautifully and wanted a garden to match the interior,” shares Jane Jones, the landscape designer who took on the task. The design phase spanned three years, on and off, due to an unusually shaped front block and debate as to how much lawn to sacrifice in order to create entertaining areas. While the design process was lengthy, the results certainly speak for themselves. The existing pool and Waterhousea hedge were kept beside an entirely new planting palette. “They wanted more from the…

The sheer beauty of Te Waipounamu (New Zealand’s South Island) is not to be underestimated. In fact, the world-famous scenic descent into Queenstown Airport ensures you’re aware of the Otago region’s splendour before you’ve even stepped foot on the tarmac. As the aircraft glides past snowy peaks, wingtips almost grazing the mountains, the island’s phenomena are spread below like a potpourri of natural wonders, from the snow-capped Southern Alps and magnificent ice blue glaciers to the serpentine Lake Wakatipu glimmering in the sunshine. Look closer and you can even make out Wānaka, a resort and skiing town set on the shores of its namesake lake. While most visitors disembark and make a beeline for the country’s adventure capital Queenstown, this smaller alpine town is a thoughtful alternative. It’s also a…

Shop WATCH Saardé’s first flagship store (below), part of Sydney’s new lifestyle precinct Wunderlich Lane in Surry Hills, is now open. Visit for a memorable, sensory shopping experience and sample one of the luxurious hand washes at the striking marble basin. See more at saarde.com. BATTERY INCLUDED CULINARY CREATIONS WILL BE SO MUCH EASIER WITH KITCHENAID’S VERSATILE NEW ‘GO CORDLESS’ SYSTEM (ABOVE), WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO INTERCHANGE THE SAME BATTERY BETWEEN MULTIPLE CORDLESS APPLIANCES. HEAD TO KITCHENAID.COM.AU. 5 of a KIND BEAUTIFULLY SCENTED DISH SOAPS THAT ARE KIND TO YOUR SKIN From left Kinfill dish soap in Lemon & Basil, $44.30/500ml, Finnish Design Shop. Fragranced dish liquid in Juniper Berry & Mint, $24.95/550ml, Ecoya. Heirloom dish soap in Original Fig, $42.95/946ml, Murchison-Hume. Dish wash in Lemon Tea Tree & Mandarin,…

Did you know that you should turn on your extractor fan about 10 minutes before you start cooking? Apparently it creates a vortex that sucks the steam up more efficiently. I don’t have any scientific evidence to prove it, but an appliance sales person told me once, so I do it and it seems to work. I love discovering these sorts of handy hints – particularly when it comes to making daily life easier and more enjoyable. Another tip I have for the kitchen is to get extra shelves cut to put in your overhead cupboards. Most of the time you only get one shelf, but there are plenty of bracket holes. I find the extra shelf is the perfect height to store tumblers, teacups and mugs. (If you’re going…

AT A GLANCE Who: Tanya Barbariol, florist, designer and founder of Oh Flora. Where: Byron Bay Hinterland. Why she does it: “It’s all about giving to others – an experience, event or gift that’s memorable and special,” says Tanya. Visit: ohflora.com.au, @ohflorastudio “I love a lot of textures, layering and colour, with some interesting and unexpected elements” Never living in one place for long as a child, Tanya Barbariol found her happy place in nature. “I’ve always adored being outside, making, baking and trying all the crafty things,” says the 33-year-old designer and florist. “Although my family didn’t really get into celebrations and special occasions, I have always loved them.” In her early twenties she did a TAFE course in floristry. “Although it wasn’t aligned with the style I loved…

INSIDE STORY Kelly & Mark’s home Who lives here? Kelly and Mark, both in financial services, their daughter Emily, 10, and Lulu the six-year-old Miniature Schnauzer. What’s your design style? Kelly: “French, stylish, luxurious and a little minimalist – no clutter.” Any renovation challenges? “With our home built in the 1880s we had some interesting angles and measurements along the way.” Most used space? “The kitchen and butler’s pantry provide all we need – situated in the middle of the home, it provides easy access to the paved terrace for outdoor entertaining and the dining room for more formal dinners. The transformation of this Victorian terrace in Melbourne was 25 years in the making, starting when married couple Kelly and Mark purchased the home in 2001 with plans to renovate…

There’s a fine line between a house filled with consistent design elements and a palette that is too matchy-matchy. The latter can leave you with a feeling of déjà vu as you move from room to room, seemingly followed by identical finishes and fixtures. On the flipside, if your house has too much contrast and differentiation it can feel disjointed. So what’s the harmonious solution? In one word: cohesion. This is the principle that guides Sarah Nolen, owner and founder of interior design studio Birdblack Design. “It’s about curating spaces to create cohesion but still injecting personality so that the homeowner feels like it’s a special space that relates to the user of that particular room,” shares Sarah. One area that she pays particular attention to when considering cohesion is…

The month of March officially signals the start of autumn, when the heat of summer begins to fade and refreshing breezes and subtle temperature changes fill the air with the aroma of ripe fruit and earthy scents. Late summer blooms and the changing leaves create a truly enchanting introduction to one of the most beautiful seasons our gardens have to offer. As we continue our journey in designing your outdoor haven, this month we’ll focus on selecting the right plants for your site. Map the path of the sun Remember our January issue when I asked you to grab pen and paper then map the sunlight in your garden? This is where that comes in. Sunlight plays a truly significant role, making it crucial to understand, so on the garden…

STYLE NOTES Colour is the star of this kitchen. The bent plywood rangehood surround and the kitchen island are finished in Resene Spanish Green, with complementing ‘Menton’ floor tiles from Kalafrana Ceramics. Custom bar stools designed by Studio Trio are covered in soft Mokum ‘ Vintage Deux’ velvet fabric in Lilypad. Adding balance is Talostone ‘Calacatta Oro’ matte-finish stone on the benchtops, which sweeps up to the ceiling to form the splashback. Nestled in a leafy street in Sydney’s North Shore, this heritage home hides an impressive kitchen that’s light years away from the pokey space it used to be. “The house has a grand old feel to it. The original kitchen was tucked away in a small room, with no flow to the outdoor entertaining area and with tiny…

IN THE DETAILS “Looking at scale and proportions is crucial,” says Ioana Ungureanu, who revived this kitchen. “Nobody will admire a beautiful wooden kitchen if there is no space to move around or if the layout doesn’t do it any justice.” Tailored choices are also vital. A combined gas-induction cooktop plays to the homeowners’ cooking preferences and a blonde oak palette infuses the interior with the Japandi style they love. For similar floorboards, try ‘Plantino’ in Bleached Blackbutt from Choices Flooring; for similar tapware, try ‘Icon + Lever Knurled’ mixers in Eco Brass by Astra Walker. STYLE NOTES “We wanted to create a cosy, warm space and use soft and natural textures,” explains Ioana. White-pigmented oak joinery meets bold Bianco Fantastico marble benchtops that rise midway up the splashback to…

HOMEBEAUTIFULMAG @HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU PINTEREST.COM/HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL@AREMEDIA.COM.AU THE DAILY HOME EDIT Home Beautiful INSTA CHAT OUR INSTAGRAM WAS FLOODED WITH CONSIDERED OPINIONS AFTER WE SHARED THE FACT THAT AUSTRALIAN HOMES HAVE MORE THAN DOUBLED IN SIZE IN 60 YEARS. TO DINE FOR LOVING OUR KITCHENS? CARRY THAT STYLE TO THE DINING ROOM @HONEYSUCKLEFARM_ @STEPHBROOKE_ART @TRADCO_ARCHITECTURAL_ HARDWARE YOUR HOT TAKES @tahninteriors “Small is sustainable.” @obsessivecleaningdisorder_llc “Larger homes are great for keeping your home cleaner, neater, and more organised. However, that only works if you don’t fall into the trap of finding things to fill space simply because you have the space to fill. It ends up counterproductive.” @traceylouise83 “Australians have become obsessed with building the biggest house possible on the smallest piece of land. We need strict rules around what percentage of land…

Located in picturesque Sunshine Beach, Husk House is the creation of artist and designer Stacy and her husband Stuart, who now call this dream abode their home, where they live with their children, Ziggy and Harper, and their Border Collie, George. The family’s journey began when they decided to move closer to Ziggy’s school, leaving behind a home that they had already carried out an extensive renovation on in Peregian Beach. “In September 2018 we purchased a block of land in Sunshine Beach that had never been built on, which is quite rare,” says Stacy of the prime location. The couple then embarked on designing a new home that would reflect their coastal lifestyle and love for the outdoors, as well as reflecting a minimalist, yet warm aesthetic. The design…

Squid tortillas with zucchini pico de gallo Serves 4 6 cleaned squid tubes, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 12 small flour tortillas, charred ½ cup (120g) sour cream, to serve Smoked paprika powder, to sprinkle Micro parsley leaves, to serve Lime wedges, to serve Zucchini pico de gallo 12 zucchini flowers ½ small red onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeño chilli, seeded and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed Finely grated rind and juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Place the squid and garlic in a medium bowl and mix to combine. Season and set aside to marinate. 2 For the pico de gallo, separate the flowers from the zucchini. Tear the flowers in half and set aside. Thinly…

DESIGN ER’S TIP “The corner space offered a nice, cosy nook,” shares Kate. The benefit of using this space was two-fold: it made use of a corner and fulfilled the owner’s request for a casual eating space. The built-in banquette was upholstered in Thomas Maxwell ‘Langham Leather’ in Spruce, supplied by Warwick. The dark fabric complements the dark tones of the ‘Crescent ’ wall lamp from Allied Maker, with a Black Walnut bracket. A friend to all is a friend to none, as the saying goes. Such was the case for this kitchen, located in an inner Sydney terrace house. Originally closed off and cramped, the kitchen had an inoffensive palette of white cabinets and white subway tiles to create the illusion of size and light. The style could suit…

Perrin & Rowe ‘Ionian’ 2-hole bench-mounted mixer with porcelain levers in Gold, $1875, The English Tapware Company. ‘City Plus’ mixer with swivel spout in Durobrite Chrome, $549, Brodware. ‘Kaya Ambience’ mixer in Matte Blossom, $349, Fienza. Hansgrohe ‘Talis’ 1-jet mixer in Stainless Steel, $891, Winnings. ‘Eden’ square mixer in White, $249.90, ABI Interiors. ‘Vido’ flexible hose mixer in Chrome, $792, Phoenix. ‘Voda’ curved mixer in Electroplated Chrome, Sussex. Round gooseneck mixer with pinless handle in Champagne, $549, Meir. Tiago Tapware ‘Avalon’ mini spring pull-out mixer in Chrome, $249.99, Temple & Webster. ‘Slim 30’ mixer with square spout in Matt Black, $730, Parisi. Zip mixer tap 94278 in Rose Gold, $926, Winnings.…

Clockwise from top left ‘Marcus’ beech wood bar stool, $299.99, Temple & Webster. ‘St Tropez’ bar stool in Navy single weave, $599, Alfresco Emporium. ‘Murphy’ counter stool in Light Grey, $149, Freedom. ‘Bellino’ bar stool in Tan/Caramel ash timber, $595, MCM House. ‘Aries’ bar stool, $549, Harvey Norman. ‘Grace’ counter stool, $990, Rachel Donath. ‘Fitzroy’ rattan bar stool in Natural, $329, Life Interiors. ‘Bernadette’ bar stool, $689, McMullin. ‘Stuttgart’ counter stool in Tan vegan leather, $885, Coco Republic. ‘Luna’ soft bar stool, from $909, King Living. PHOTOGRAPHY (OPPOSITE) TIM O’CONNOR STYLING (OPPOSITE) JADE LEE MARTIN…

DESIGNER'S TIP Making a galley kitchen feel spacious is simple with a few key considerations. “We used light, reflective surfaces to bounce natural light around the room, creating a sense of openness,” advises Camilla, who opted for Dulux Natural White on the walls above the open shelves. “The cabinetry features clean lines and minimal detailing to maintain an uncluttered look. Storage was optimised to keep everything out of sight.” It can be tempting to stick to a white palette when working within a confined space, such as a galley kitchen. While light tones can create the illusion of size, interior designer Camilla Molders opted for a different approach in this Melbourne home, one that used bespoke details to create a visually engaging space. Situated at the front of a townhouse,…

STYLE NOTES The splashback and benchtops are a masterclass in white on white style, with ‘Radiance white’ tiles from Surface Gallery and ‘Cala Rio Oro’ quartz from Trendstone, respectively. However, adding warmth and colour was essential to ground such a bright space. Green Dulux Moorland adds vibrancy to the fluted island profile. Warm materials came in the form of timber, from the ‘Twist’ counter stools in Recycled Teak from SLH Furniture to the Havwoods ‘Clermont Character’ engineered European oak flooring. IN THE DETAILS “The polished chrome tapware and hardware were chosen to reflect the abundant natural light,” shares Danielle. Hepburn Hardware ‘Bronte’ knobs and handles in Polished Chrome were used on the joinery, alongside Brodware’s ‘City Stik’ pullout kitchen mixer in Durobrite Chrome and Billi’s ‘B-5000’ zip tap in Chrome.…

ADVICE buying tips Make easy work of your daily rituals with a state-of-the-art benchtop appliance, many of which are available in a wide range of colours and finishes to tie in with your decor. The trick is to narrow down your selection to the appliances you’ll use on a regular basis. In Tim and Anna Robards’ Sydney home (this page), a glamorous coffee nook complete with a Breville espresso machine delivers the couple’s morning coffee fix in style. Clockwise from top left ‘Argento Flora’ 4-slice toaster in Jasmine Beige, $109, DeLonghi. Essteele 1.9L tea kettle in Stainless Steel, $189.95, Myer. Smeg ‘Performance Blender’ in Matte White, $799, David Jones. Ascaso ‘Steel Duo PID’ coffee machine in White, $3199, Alternative Brewing. Breville ‘The InFizz Aqua Water Sparkler’, $229, The Good Guys.…