Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2025 i Australian Home Beautiful

When hot cross buns hit the shelves in January, I’m not ashamed to say that I bought some. I absolutely love them. The scent of cinnamon, the jewels of dried fruit and the fact that they’re the perfect vessel for a wedge of salted butter. Now that we’re on the brink of autumn, I feel I can go public with my bun consumption. It’s such a wonderful time of year, isn’t it? Baked goods aside, I relish in the seasonal opportunity to change up my interior. Caramel, rust and chocolate brown, here I come! If you’re in the same headspace, check out our Hot Chocolate shopping trend on page 30. And if you’re worried about decorating with “brown”, don’t be. It looks fabulous with light and mid-blues, white, pale pinks…

AT A GLANCE Who: Araceli Robledo Adams, ceramicist behind Casa Adams Fine Wares. What she does: Creates porcelain pieces painted with marine wildlife. Where: From her studio in Dulwich Hill, Sydney. Why she does it: “To ignite curiosity about marine wildlife and inspire conservation efforts.” Visit: casaadams.net, @araceli_adams Each piece is hand-painted (top left & bottom right) to depict marine life then glazed. This interest was born from adventures at Lake Macquarie (top right & bottom left), where her husband Dominic grew up and they enjoy visiting family. Picture an emperor angelfish, a blue swimmer crab and a rock lobster gliding gracefully across exquisite ceramic plates and platters. These vibrant creations, crafted by Araceli Robledo Adams, come to life with detailed brush strokes. Twice fired in the kiln and tucked…

For many of us, the quest to find a spacious home near loved ones can see us farewell old neighbourhoods, explore new ones and, with a stroke of luck, discover greener pastures. For Danielle and Ryan, their desire to live closer to Ryan’s three teenage daughters led the couple to venture from their home in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs to the city’s leafy northeastern neighbourhoods, hoping to find a home large enough for their blended family of seven. “Ryan had found 20 acres that he insisted we drive by to take a look, even though it was way out of our price range,” recalls Danielle of their property search. “I humoured him and while we were making our way back to the ring road, we drove through this area. It was…

Human beings have never been as connected as we are in 2025. Over the decades, I think we can all agree, innovation in technology has made our lives much easier, especially in the home. Convenience is now at our fingertips with a tap, clap or voice command, and security has become tighter than ever. In a 2023 study by Telsyte* it was found that despite the cost-of-living challenges, Australians are still investing in smart technology, with no signs of it slowing down. The study estimated that 7.6 million homes now have at least one smart home product and the industry could hit $2.5 billion in revenue. So what’s the big deal? Why are so many of us seeking a more connected home and lifestyle? It seems we are most concerned…

Fish curry Serves 4–6 100ml white vinegar 6 (600–700g) Spanish mackerel cutlets 2 tbsp plain flour 1/3 cup (80ml) light olive oil 1 small brown onion, thinly sliced 1 sprig fresh curry leaves ¼ tsp each of cumin seeds and black mustard seeds, and ⅛ tsp fenugreek seeds 10 garlic cloves, crushed, or 1½ tbsp garlic paste 10g fresh ginger, finely grated, or 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tomato, diced 1 tsp ground turmeric ½ tsp chilli powder 2 tbsp Fiji masala powder 25g fresh tamarind soaked in 100ml warm water (see tip) or 1 tbsp store-bought tamarind paste 300ml hot water 100ml coconut cream 1 small bunch of fresh coriander, leaves and stems roughly chopped, to serve Roti and rice, to serve 1 Combine vinegar and 2 cups (500ml)…

A renovation was one of the last things Christine and Greg hoped to undertake when the empty-nesters began looking for a new home. “They wanted to make sure they were downsizing to their forever home so they could age in place, but they didn’t initially want to renovate. I don’t think anyone does, unless you have the renovation bug,” admits interior designer Krista Collard, “but they weren’t finding what they needed.” What they did find, however, was a charming but dated 1930s California bungalow on Sydney’s North Shore, which beckoned with potential. Close to the couple’s grandchildren and public transport, and large enough to host loved ones, the low-maintenance, single-storey abode ticked every box on their wishlist, except one: it was crying out for a revamp. Aesthetics aside, there was…

HOMEBEAUTIFULMAG @HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU PINTEREST.COM/HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL@AREMEDIA.COM.AU THE DAILY HOME EDIT Home Beautiful INSTA CHAT SUNRISE PRESENTER EDWINA BARTHOLOMEW INSPIRED OUR FOLLOWERS THIS MONTH WITH HER IDYLLIC COUNTRY ESCAPE, @WARRAMBA. DREAM AWAY INSPIRE YOUR OWN DREAM HOME WITH THESE ACCOUNTS @KELLYBURCHINTERIORS @ASHLEYOBRADOVITS @HOME_AT_BROOKES BEHIND THE SCENES Even when we’re hard at work, there’s always time for tea! This was snapped by our editor-in-chief Elle Lovelock at a photo shoot we were doing for a subscription offer page. The vases of flowers and greenery were on standby so we could grab them at a moment’s notice to put in a shot to liven it up and make it look pretty. PHOTOGRAPHY (TOP) ABBIE MELLÉ (BOTTOM LEFT) @CARLA_ATLEY(BOTTOM RIGHT) MEGAN TAYLOR STYLING (TOP) ABBIE MELLÉ FABRIC (IN BACKGROUND) ELLIOTT CLARKE ‘GLENMORE’ FABRIC IN STONE…

Selecting the basics for your living spaces is a fun process, but you often have to make decisions on the fly, because you’re either replacing something that’s damaged, has seen its last legs or you’re moving into a new home. Not everyone has the luxury of time to deliberate. Enter our new series ‘The Essentials’, where we search high and low to bring our considered selection of five products at different price points to help you narrow down your search. This month, we’re focusing on the classic white sofa – a versatile interior staple. You can dress it up with cushions to suit your aesthetic; keep it pared-back for a contemporary home, layer with pattern for a traditional look, or pair with the warm tones of natural timber and textiles…

1. More and more customers are looking for keyless entry and there is a wide range available from Eufy and Philips, offering finger print sensors to face recognition. 2. Consumers are also moving toward True security – wired systems so they record 24/7 – Swann has a great range of this technology from entry level to premium. You are also able to add wire-free cameras to this system. 3. The new category to launch in 2025 will be personal security/mobile security leading with Swann’s active response personal alarm – now you will have the option to use this while out and about – pull the alarm and a loud 120-decibel siren will play and activate an SMS to your emergency contact. It’s great for anyone travelling alone, or safety for…

As the garden transforms into a living canvas of rich colours and textures, with leaves crunching underfoot, the air is tinged with a coolness that reminds us of the impending winter. Now we’re at the final stages of our design journey, it’s time to look at custom features, irrigation systems and garden lighting. Time to measure up Remember the old saying: ‘measure twice, cut once’. Allow for essentials like your power outlets and water supplies, be mindful of underground services that could interfere with custom features, and plan for extras like concrete footings. Ensure prefabricated items can be relocated in your garden, which may involve measuring up side gates, carports, or seeking permission from a neighbour to access their yard. The basics of irrigation You have two main garden irrigation…

Having designed half a dozen homes for her family, each time building, selling and moving on, Ashley has learnt a lot. For their sixth house she combined all the elements she and husband Chad love; to create a place they were content to settle down, with their young daughters Asta and Maya. The couple secured a block with city views not far from Brisbane’s CBD and knocked down the existing house. “The biggest challenge was the sloping site, which we overcame with significant engineering to elevate the pool and alfresco area four metres above natural ground, so it flowed seamlessly from the kitchen and living area, which is where we spend all our time,” explains Ashley, who worked with ReziCad to document her vision. Soaring windows, doors and skylights infuse…

Set on a hill overlooking a mature eucalypt forest and enjoying Brisbane city views, this home blends character and elegance to serve as a serene retreat for the family of five who lives here. “While you’re fewer than six kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, you could be in the country,” says one of the homeowners. The house dates back nearly 100 years and had been given a Tuscan-style renovation by previous owners in the 1990s. It was tasteful enough, but the new custodians wanted to add their own personality and modern necessities, such as air conditioning, storage and a functional kitchen. In 2020, having fine-tuned their wishlist for years, they approached building designers Concepts Unlimited Design to reimagine the space and asked interior designer Angie Rogers to oversee the decoration.…