Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2025 i Australian Home Beautiful

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Elle Lovelock CREATIVE DIRECTOR Katrina Yaxley DEPUTY EDITOR Victoria Kingsbury DIGITAL EDITOR Diana Moore ART & STYLE ART DIRECTORS Andrea Healy, Alice Ierace STYLIST Lucy Gough FEATURES & CONTENT SENIOR COPY EDITORS Kate Barber, Julia Fairley SENIOR DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER Teneal Zuvela FEATURES EDITOR Brittany Smith FEATURES WRITER Rebecca Hooton SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT PRODUCER Emily Murray EMAIL HOMEBEAUTIFUL@AREMEDIA.COM.AU ADVERTISING COMMERCIAL BRAND MANAGER Michelle O’Hanlon ALL ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES ADVERTISING@AREMEDIA.COM.AU SYNDICATION EMAIL SYNDICATION@AREMEDIA.COM.AU WEBSITE CONTENTSHOP.COM.AU ARE MEDIA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Jane Huxley FINANCE DIRECTOR Marena Paul GENERAL MANAGER OF HOMES & LIFESTYLE Jocelin Abbey HEAD OF COMMERCIAL, HOMES & LIFESTYLE Rhyl Heavener DIRECTOR OF SALES Anna Quinn DIRECTOR OF CONTENT Sally Eagle DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Carly Bowra GET IN TOUCH LETTERS TO: Home Beautiful, Reply Paid 5252, Sydney, NSW 2001. EMAIL:…

SWATCH WATCH EVERY TILE IN ECO OUTDOOR’S GLAZED LAVA COLLECTION (BELOW) BEGINS AS RAW LAVA STONE, THEN IS CUT, GLAZED AND TUMBLED BY HAND TO REVEAL ITS NATURAL CHARACTER. WITH METALLIC FLECKS, MINERAL VARIATION AND A SOFT SHEEN, IT BRINGS DEPTH TO INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SURFACES. EXPLORE THE RANGE AT ECOOUTDOOR.COM/EN-AU. Good stock The latest iteration of Ikea’s Stockholm collection (left) has just arrived in Australia. Described as “the best of Ikea”, the 96-piece range blends good design with good value. Head to ikea.com.au. WHIP TO IT Scandi design meets serious power in the cult Ankarsrum Assistent Original mixer, now in Australia. With its motor in the base for style and stability, this quiet achiever comes in 16 chic finishes with a7L bowl for batch baking. See them at ankarsrum.com/au.…

“GEORGIA IS AMAZINGLY SAVVY AT CHOOSING WHERE TO SPEND MONEY AND WHERE NOT TO” WE LOVE... pre-owned pieces Georgia sourced matching second-hand armchairs for this living space and refreshed the old designs with new upholstery in Kelly Wearstler fabrics. The coffee and side tables are also second-hand and infuse the space with character. For pre-loved pieces and one-off finds, visit Pamono at pamono.com.au or Chippendale Restorations at chippendalerestorations.com.au. Warm, textured and elegant – these three words formed the brief for the redesign of this Melbourne home, and it’s safe to say that interior designer Georgia Ezra has nailed it. The homeowners, one of whom is Georgia’s childhood friend, are thrilled with the result. “There is nothing we’re not happy with; we love everything,” she says. The husband and wife purchased…

People aren’t always comfortable with blurred lines, but there’s no denying our homes are filled with them. There are the spaces we move through in a moment, such as hallways and staircases, and the rooms we only use for specific, fleeting tasks, like pantries and walk-in robes. These spaces serve important purposes yet are often overlooked as we rarely linger in them. But no more! These are the liminal spaces in our homes and they deserve our care and attention. “Liminal spaces are no longer an afterthought in home design,” shares Jaya Duggal, brand manager of Choices Flooring. “They help create visual and spatial flow.” After all, the way you move through your home should feel effortless, and a cramped hallway or poorly executed mudroom will only hinder that. Read…

HOMEBEAUTIFULMAG @HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU PINTEREST.COM/HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL@AREMEDIA.COM.AU THE DAILY HOME EDIT Home Beautiful INSTA LOVE SYDNEY-BASED ILLUSTRATOR @ALEXANDRA_NEA SHARED HER RENOVATION JOURNEY WITH US AND YOU FELL IN LOVE. @ALEXANDRA_NEA_HOME IS SHOW-STOPPING, FROM VINTAGE PIECES TO LUXE MATERIALS AND VASES OF HYDRANGEAS TO BOOT. CLICK THROUGH THE STORIES YOU’VE LOVED ON WWW.HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU Jackie O’s building a beach house after selling this home A sleep expert reveals the best pillows for a deep sleep Tour a family home filled with curated vintage treasures ME AND HB We’ve been sifting through the archives as we creep closer to Home Beautiful magazine’s 100th birthday, and we’re not the only ones! Marianne Taylor, on Instagram as @thehousedetective, shared this 1984 issue of HB, which features DIY ideas, entertaining tips and posits the question “What makes your…

1. ‘Otago’ wool berber rug in Taupe, $1990/300cm x 200cm, Double. 2. ‘Fresco Stripe’ wallpaper in Beige, $280/10m roll, Milton & King. 3. ‘Bamboo’ handle, $39.95, Hepburn Hardware. 4. Galerie ‘Faux Grasscloth’ wallpaper in Pearl, $190/10m roll, Natty and Polly. 5. ‘Bloomest’ fabric in Aura, Luxaflex. 6. ‘Ortiz’ fabric in Gilver, Luxaflex. 7. ‘Boat Harbour Beach’ terracotta-look tile, $145/sqm, Tile Cloud. 8. ‘Malaki’ fabric in Glaze, Luxaflex. 9. ‘Carter’ fabric in Twig, Luxaflex. 10. ‘Summer’ fabric in Desert Sands, Luxaflex. 11. ‘Havana Banana’wallpaper, $235/10m roll, Milton & King. 12. Morris & Co ‘Willow’ wallpaper in Weld Yellow, $312/10m roll, Wallpaper Direct. 13. For similar vintage silver trays, try Etsy. 14. ‘Hummingbirds & Heliconias’ wallpaper, $255/10m roll, Milton & King. 15. ‘Tenley’ fabric in B-stripe, Luxaflex. 16. Dulux paint swatches. 17.…

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A change of location felt like the right move for interior designer Belinda Dowsett and her husband Charlie after the Sydney couple’s children left home. “We were living in a terrace in Paddington – it was beautiful, but we had a tiny courtyard and our two very active Border Collies needed a bit more space,” she says. “I missed having a garden, and my long-term dream had always been to move to the Northern Beaches.” When the opportunity arose to purchase a beloved property in Palm Beach from Belinda’s family, the couple couldn’t refuse. “My mum and dad bought it when our son, who’s now 28, was born. They were in an apartment in Birchgrove and wanted a beautiful family home with lawn for their grandchildren,” recalls Belinda. “While I…

Even in the heart of winter, we the gardeners find solace amid the quiet whispers of nature. Chilly dawns bring a tranquil hush, calling us to revel in the enchanting stillness of the season. Wrapped in a cosy scarf, woolly jumper and warm gloves, we lovingly tend to the dormant earth, dreaming of the vibrant blooms that will awaken in spring. As a seasoned gardener, I appreciate the challenge of mustering the motivation to venture outdoors into the cold. Each morning at 5am, when my alarm rings, it takes a concerted effort to leave the warmth of my blankets and step out into the frosty garden. The adage ‘there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing’ has never rung truer for those of us tending to our gardens…

One of my favourite things to do is to lay out a variety of objects and see how their colours work with one another. Observing the way textiles or tubes of paint interact has always intrigued me. Whether I’m in the studio beginning a new painting or sourcing for an upcoming interior project, I begin by establishing the palette. There’s a certain magic that occurs when the right combination results in harmony and balance. Palette matters. Used repeatedly, a set of colours can become a recognisable part of one’s design DNA. A specific and intentional palette helps to tell a story and create a mood. In my work, I look to neutrals and a monochromatic, restrained arrangement of colour. Regardless of trends, neutrals – off-white, ivory, ecru, tan and brown…

I had a surreal experience this week. I took part in a photo shoot with three former editors of Home Beautiful. Between the four of us, we have steered this magazine consecutively for over a quarter of a century. It was incredible to share all our stories and ‘beautiful’ moments. What struck me most of all is how much we continue to love Home Beautiful, as if it were a family member. A piece of our lives that will stay with us forever. I know that some of you feel the same way, too, as you regularly share in your reader letters. Whether you subscribe and collect, or buy a copy from time to time, I love that you keep coming back. In a sense, coming home. I know all…

The years had not been kind to this 1913 Federation home in Sydney’s Inner West when Lauren Mahoney and Steven Zahra inspected the property for sale. Upon stepping into the dark hallway in 2018, the home showed every one of its 105 years; the original charm had been stripped out and, adding insult to injury, a jaunty 1980s extension had been plonked on the back. “It was so run-down, but it had really good bones,” says Lauren of its key redeeming feature. Unsurprisingly for the couple, who spend their days designing homes for their clients at Studio Trio, phase one of a three-stage renovation launched soon after they collected the keys. “We boarded off the original front part of the house and moved into the back extension while we fully…

Your home should be a sanctuary through every season, especially when the bitter chill of winter bites. But cosy comes at a cost and power bill dread is as common as the sniffles. To take control of your energy use and keep your hard-earned cash in your own pocket, look at the worst offenders – the places where money often leaks out of households. We’ve rounded up the usual suspects, from porous windows to underperforming appliances, and put together our top 10 tips for amping up the energy efficiency in your home. 1 Building with bricks “Bricks offer exceptional thermal performance, thanks to their natural ability to absorb, store and gradually release heat,” says Brett Ward, Brickworks general manager marketing. “In cooler months, they capture warmth during the day and…

Crispy prawn & Thai pork fried rice SERVES 4 Prep 30 minutes Cooking 40 minutes 2 tbsp finely grated ginger 1 lemongrass stalk, halved and cut into 5cm lengths 4 coriander roots, roughly chopped 1 long red chilli, thinly sliced 2 eschallots, finely chopped 350g thinly sliced rindless pork belly+, roughly chopped ¼ cup (60ml) peanut oil, plus extra to shallow fry 1 bunch garlic chives, cut into 3cm lengths 3 eggs, lightly beaten 4 cups cooked long-grain rice+, cooled 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp fish sauce 400g can lychees, drained and halved ¼ cup (45g) rice flour 16 green tiger prawns, peeled, tails on Betel leaves+, to serve (optional) 2 tbsp salted peanuts, chopped, to serve +Pork belly slices are available from most supermarkets and Asian supermarkets. Ask…

Stand alone Sometimes small stature is a strength, not a shortcoming. Such is the case for powder rooms, where a restrictive size gives homeowners the opportunity to splurge on luxe inclusions and make bold decorative decisions. While colour is often introduced to rooms in soft furnishings, this powder room (opposite), proves that fixtures can be centrepieces, too. Lauren Mahoney, creative director of Studio Trio, chose The Water Monopoly ‘Rockwell’ basin in Willow Green from The English Tapware Company for its pastel hue. This is paired with Lee Jofa’s ‘Inisfree’ wallpaper in Inlet, sourced through Elliott Clarke. “It’s stylised, fresh and brings green, yellows and pale ice blues,” she says. Brass accents in the basin stand, tapware and the Hudson Valley Lighting wall light perfect the palette. STYLE NOTES Rest and…