Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2016 i Australian House & Garden

When we launched our $25,000 design competition, My Ideal House, in January, I dared to dream that we would engage H&G readers, design professionals and the housing industry in a discussion about what we should be striving to achieve in Australian homes of the future. What I hadn’t anticipated is how overwhelmed I would be at this moment, fresh from judging the utterly beautiful, uplifting and thought-provoking schemes presented by our six finalists. Your responses to our online survey, regarding what you expected to see in your ideal home, helped set the criteria for the competition, entered by 81 aspirants. At judging time, the shortlisted finalists outlined their splendid new visions for a suburban lot. With each presentation, our judging panel was taken on a journey through a house for…

COLOUR CODE INSPIRED BUYS Color Petal acrylic painting on linen by Rachel Castle, $4700, Castle. Pebble blown-glass pendant light (left), $530, and Trixie pendant light, $270, Mark Douglass Design. Cassina Maralunga two-seater sofa, from $10,386, Cult. Quilted velvet blanket in Apple, $299, Citta Design. Velvet Fringe velvet cushion in Orange, from $82, Linen & Moore. FOR WHERE TO BUY, SEE PAGE 203. Paint colours are reproduced as accurately as printing processes allow.…

1 Pep up your pots “A couple of cans of spray paint is all you need to give cheap terracotta or ceramic pots a fresh, modern look. Consider on-trend shades of matt black, gold or fluoros. Arrange groups of pots of different sizes with mixed plantings for maximum impact.” Daniel Tyrrell, landscape designer, Daniel Tyrrell Landscapes; danieltyrrell.com.au. 2 Create a warmer welcome “Give your entrance an instant lift by repainting the front door, and think outside the square when it comes to house numbers. I recently had a signwriter hand-paint a number on a front door in the style of an old lolly shop and it looked amazing. Complete the picture with a large porch light to illuminate the space, as well as a quality doormat.” Megan Morton, stylist; www.meganmorton.com.…

TOTS Who said children’s furniture doesn’t go the distance? The Ava convertible cot, $1595, converts from a cot to a junior bed to a desk. Plyroom; www.plyroom.com.au. TWEENS Available in Charcoal (pictured) and White, the Elliott wood and MDF single bed, $899, and bunk bed, $2199, will appeal to boys and girls alike. Pottery Barn Kids; www.potterybarnkids.com.au. TEENS from left Grown-up but still fun. Tyssedal/ Lönset birch double bed, $549, Ikea; www.ikea.com.au. Sunday powder-coated metal double bed, $699, Domayne; www.domayneonline.com.au. + TO SEE DARREN DISCUSS CHILDREN’S BEDROOMS IN MORE DETAIL go to www.homestolove.com.au/houseandgarden.…

NICOLE VATSELIAS Director, LuMu Interiors Nicole, her partner Shannon and their children Luella and Murphy share their 1930s home in Vaucluse, in Sydney’s east, with a menagerie of pets and a showcase of revamped vintage treasures. MY FAVOURITE THINGS Dog We have five dogs but Cosby is our baby. He is super affectionate. Girandole It’s feminine without being gaudy – like beautiful jewellery. Coral bowl (below). Coral is an absolute treasure of nature. This is a sustainably harvested piece. Salon chairs I love sourcing vintage French chairs and reupholstering them very simply. My ideal day Sleep in then take the dogs for a walk followed by brunch at Bills in Bondi and an afternoon swim at Nielsen Park in Vaucluse. I love my suburb because It’s close to some of…

Used judiciously or extravagantly, colour is the key to these happy homes. This is the life The bright open-plan area is the centre of family activities. “The dining table is used for homework as well as dinner parties,” says Roslyn. “And it’s a wonderful space from which to enjoy the garden, whatever the weather.” Thanks to the glass sliding doors, the girls are easily supervised when playing in the garden or swimming in the pool. Once they have gone to bed, Roslyn and Michael move to their cosy retreat to watch TV or just relax. ‘We wanted to make the frilliest house in the street lighter, more contemporary and more functional.’ Brett Mickan, interior designer ‘I wanted the contemporary pieces to sit quietly and comfortably with the rest of the…

This is the life Part of the challenge of this renovation was achieving a balance between open-plan living and privacy. “It was important to get the mix of communal and private areas right, as well as prepare for our children’s needs in the future,” says Kathleen. With multiple living areas, there is plenty of room to enjoy together, entertain friends separately or to retreat to when a little personal space is required. Happy hues Spaces that Amy and Sam share – the children’s living room, the upstairs bathroom and the study – are decorated with block colours, a design decision that should take them through to their teens. A stimulating palette of red, orange and yellow was selected for the living room downstairs to help promote creative play. Upstairs, a…

Treat your family and friends to the finely balanced tastes of Chinese cuisine. Chinese-style roast chicken Prep: 20 mins. Cooking: 1 hr 5 mins. Serves 4-6. 1 / Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Place 1.5kg whole chicken in a roasting pan, brush with 3 tsp grapeseed oil. 2 / Place 80ml good-quality chicken stock, 60ml light soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 15g ginger (finely grated), 1 clove garlic, crushed, and pinch coarsely ground white pepper in a bowl, stir to combine, then pour over chicken. Add 4 spring onions, trimmed, to pan, then roast, basting and turning spring onions occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear when thigh is pierced with a skewer, about 1hr (add a little water to the pan if it…

1 SURFACE ATTENTION Satin-finish joinery sets off Quantum Quartz surfaces in subtly veined Carrara Quartz in this elegant Sydney bathroom. Tris basin and Winslow taps, Cass Brothers. 2 TILE IT HIGH “I’m a huge fan of continuing a patterned floor tile up the rear wall of a bathroom,” says Carolyn. “It trains your eye along the floor and all the way up to the ceiling, so that you immediately appreciate the scale of the room.” 3 REFLECTED GLORY “Quatrefoil mirrors provide the perfect counterbalance to the bathroom’s hard lines,” says Carolyn, referring to a traditional form featuring four curves. 4 A BALANCED APPROACH Carolyn considered all aspects of balance and proportion. “The mirroring of washstands on opposite walls delivers great symmetry and a sense of formality.” 3 OF A KIND…

Herman Miller Eames Shape C walnut stool Originally designed by Ray Eames for the lobby of the Time-Life Building in New York, it’s as much sculpture as it is furniture – and was Ray’s favourite seat in the house she shared with husband, Charles. $1590; www.livingedge.com.au. Old Style porcelain stool The emerald-coloured Cloud porcelain stool makes a beautiful and stylish addition to any room, providing a solid seat and flat surface for a lamp or wineglass. $640; www.orienthouse.com.au. Alchemy stool Lightweight concrete is a popular choice for furniture that blurs the boundaries between indoors and out, and the Alchemy stands proud in both realms, with its sophisticated copper-finish band and elegant shape. $430; www.flux8.com.au. 60 stool Easily identified as one of Alvar Aalto’s classic designs, this iconic stool is the…

Let the good times roll with gorgeous tableware.…

Caesarstone A bold new design; Statuario Maximus is perfect for many applications and will make a luxurious statement in any home. www.caesarstone.com.au SEBO K3 Vulcano hard-floor vacuum provides balance and smooth gliding across hard floors and edge to edge cleaning in and around furniture. www.sebo.com.au Domayne Evoke the natural elegance of marble with these bold pieces of dinnerware – bound to make a statement at your next get-together. www.domayne.com.au Matt Blatt The Rocco dining table, $1795, is inspired by the intricate beauty of naturally forming tree roots. www.mattblatt.com.au Colorbond Looking for advice on building or renovating? Colorbond® steel’s Create is designed to help you through the creative process of building. www.colorbond.com Real Insurance Have peace of mind with Real Family Life Cover and know your family’s financial future is secured…

SIMON GRIFFITHS Photographer This month, veteran photographer Simon visited the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show to capture the show gardens in all their glory for our annual round-up (page 135). “It takes a designer with great personal style to make a winning show garden,” says Simon. “Someone who creates trends rather than follows them.” CHRISTINA GEE Editorial assistant & writer H&G’s much-adored editorial assistant is a skilled multitasker, juggling her varied roles with a smile. One of the jobs she enjoys most is writing Show & Tell (page 206). “I love giving readers a glimpse into what goes on behind the scenes at H&G.”…

Chloe Quigley and her family lived with the shortcomings of their squeezy semidetached Melbourne home for a decade before renovating, making the rewards of its new layout all the sweeter. “This new home makes us all so happy,” says Chloe. “It’s true what they say: good design changes lives.” The tight-knit clan is proof that a family home doesn’t require a sprawling floor plan. For them, the magic lies in a compact layout where every inch has been carefully considered. “We’re a close family of four and we move as a pack, so it was important our home reflects that,” says Chloe. Chloe and her partner Scott Robinson bought the early 1900s single-storey semi in 2003. At only 5.5m wide, the house had a classic configuration: a hallway with two…

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball vacuums have been engineered to replicate and support real life usage, so you know your investment will last. Vacuuming is an essential part of maintaining your home, so why not make it easy? With the new Dyson Cinetic Big Ball, it’ll be a breeze. Lots of mess from a large family? No problem. Pet hair? Easy! And that’s because Dyson Cinetic science has been engineered to support real life – this vac can manoeuvre around kids toys and will get straight back up if knocked over. It’s the only vacuum with no maintenance and no loss of suction, plus it has no filters to wash or replace and no bags to buy. WHAT MAKES THIS VACUUM BETTER THAN THE REST? Self-rights when toppled Dyson Cinetic Big…

There are perhaps a handful of contemporary Australian landscape designers with an international profile: Fiona Brockhoff is one of them. Her garden, Karkalla, in Sorrento, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, has featured in publications around the world. “This garden is special because it represents my philosophy on gardening,” says Fiona. Located just 150m from Bass Strait, the property is buffeted by strong winds and has sandy, nutrient-poor soils. Yet Fiona has created a beautiful, resilient garden using local indigenous plants and sustainable gardening techniques. “It’s about gardening closely with nature and responding carefully to the site conditions,” she says. Fiona grew up in a modernist home surrounded by architectural plants: Echiums, yuccas and cordylines. She studied at the Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture and worked for landscape designers here and…

GENTLE AWAKENINGS Create a stylishly restrained bedroom this winter by carefully balancing dark and light furnishings. Simple, lightly toned Scandinavian-style furniture sits well with deeply hued bedlinen and textured accessories. Say goodbye to blocky furniture; this season it’s all about cut-outs, woven accessories and natural tones for this, the most gentle of spaces. 01 Sleep comes easy with bedlinen that lets your skin breathe and is softly comforting. Neutrals in quality cotton or natural linen are perfect for a shared space. 02 Indulge your senses with a quality music system and ambient lighting that encourages a calm atmosphere. 03 Lie back and relax with a high-definition television so you can enjoy the evening in style. MYER, A PROUD SPONSOR OF MY IDEAL HOUSE 2016 Get the look you’ve always wanted…

THE WORLD STAGE At the recent Salone del Mobile design fair in Milan, a crop of Australian designers presented furniture and homewares that brought thoughtful concepts, a sense of playfulness and a historical viewpoint to the gathering of international talent. Tom Fereday (top) exhibited the Wes Lounges (above), which he says were inspired by the playful sets of director Wes Anderson’s films, while Trent Jansen (below) presented The Briggs Family Tea Service (left), his interpretation of Australia’s colonial history. Abi Alice showed the stunningly simple Infinity clock (inset) designed for Alessi. She believes that Australia’s distance played an important role in nurturing her creativity. “[The distance] allowed my ideas to develop without being overwhelmed by what others were doing,” she says. Now dividing her time between London and Sydney, Abi…

This is the life “This house is full of colour and life, and we are all very happy here. After living overseas for so long, we feel this is it,” says the owner. The renovated house offers plenty of places to socialise or escape to, and the grounds give the children scope to ride their bikes and play with friends. In every room of the house, cherished pieces tell a story. “The house is a mixture of all our travels and our inspiration from the wonderful things we saw.” ‘We never think of where we might put this and where that will go. It all just evolves somehow.’ Owner Happy hues The “happy colours” of this home capture the bright, active personalities of the family and complement collectables from around…

TONI’S TOP DROPS 2015 Melva by KT Watervale Riesling, $30. A complex and multi-layered ‘wild ferment’ wine with excellent mid-palate weight and texture. Sourced from the Peglidis Vineyard. 2014 Bremerton Special Release Tempranillo Graciano, $24. Brimming with red berries, ripe cherries, white pepper and soft tannins. A unique and captivating wine that is fabulous value. Order direct from winery. 2014 Bekkers McLaren Vale Syrah Grenache, $80. A stunning high-end wine that is richly flavoured and finely tailored. Raspberry fruit, a long harmonious palate and intricate tannins. 2014 Terre à Terre Rouge, $32. A savoury, textured and elegant wine underpinned by pure cherry flavours. Beautiful now, though will benefit from careful cellaring. To make great wine, a highly skilled person with an excellent palate must work tirelessly year-round. Quality grapes and…

Classic styling just got decadent. Sophisticated yet tranquil, bring Neo Classic to life with pure forms, clean lines and geometric silhouettes. Matching textiles and little luxuries add a touch of warm and opulence. Elegant simplicity Play off the classical airiness of neutral tones, with eye-catching accents of metallics and marble. Be bold with black and white. Complete the Neo Classic look with a stunning statement piece, like this black and white bath – a glamorous finishing touch. Fusing effortless elegance with formal grandeur, the Neo Classic look takes classic style into the 21st Century with decadent touches of modern glamour. Old meets new with luxurious finishes offset against pops of bronze and gold, and rich geometrics textures. To see more emerging trends visit www.reece.com.au/trends…

# 20th Century Scandinavia scandinavia20.com.au A Aalto Colour 1800 009 600; www.aaltocolour.com About Space (03) 9417 4635; www.aboutspace.net.au Academy Tiles (02) 9436 3566; www.academytiles.com.au ACS Designer Bathrooms 1300 898 889; acsbathrooms.com.au Adairs 1300 783 005; www.adairs.com.au Adbri Masonry 1300 365 565; www.adbrimasonry.com.au Aero Design (02) 9380 8856 Alpha60 www.alpha60.com.au Amanda Dziedzic Glass www.amandadziedzic.com.au Anaesthetic www.anaestheticdesign.com Angelucci 20th Century (03) 9525 1271; www.angelucci.net.au Anna Charlesworth 0412 288 111; annacharlesworth.com.au Anston Architectural 1300 788 694; anston.com.au Antique Mirror Glass www.antiquemirrorglass.com.au Apaiser (03) 9421 5722; www.apaiser.com.au Aplo www.aplo.com.au Argent Australia 1300 364 748; www.argentaust.com.au Armadillo&Co (02) 9698 4043; www.armadillo-co.com Aura by Tracie Ellis 1300 304 269; www.aurahome.com.au B Bamstone (03) 5568 2655; www.bamstone.com Batch Ceramics www.batchceramics.com.au Bauwerk Colour (08) 9433 3860; www.bauwerk.com.au Beans+Jazz (02) 9332 1810; beansandjazz.com.au Beaumont Tiles www.tile.com.au Beautiful Spaces Inside…

JOINING THE DOTS It was a case of the ordinary elevated to the extraordinary when Australian designer Abi Alice created the Dotty Clock for Alessi. Abi says the design was inspired by a trip to the newsagent where she was drawn to the varying sizes and bright colours of sticky dots. “I began playful experiments using sticky dots and coloured cardboard,” she says. See another of Abi’s clocks on page 80. Art therapy Studies show that making art benefits mental health. Stock up on supplies such as these Liquitex paintbrushes, $23/set of six, and the Reeves Cambridge easel, $60, and start creating! Officeworks; www.officeworks.com.au. SECRET INGREDIENTS Believe it or not, beer is what makes this chocolate stout cake (http://goo.gl/co8GLa) a surefire crowdpleaser. Keep it on hand for the next time…

COLOUR FULL From Haymes Paint comes a clever online concept, The Colour Library. Within it you’ll find inspirational images of the latest seasonal colours, shown here styled with pieces from Etsy makers. “Digital technology means there’s a more fluid environment when it comes to colours and trends,” says Wendy Rennie, Haymes Paint colour and concept manager. “The Colour Library helps us build an evolving palette that you can adapt to your taste.” See more at www.haymes paint.com.au. Rays of delight What sets Feltmark’s Ellum indoor solar light apart is its built-in motion sensor, magnetic wall-mount and the fact it will run as a nightlight for about six months on one charge. Available from August for about $85; www.feltmark.com. Big love A lightbulb moment occurred when the Roald Dahl Museum and…

Kids’ rooms are places for creativity and whimsy, a place to let imaginations run wild – and once you’ve finished decorating them, they should also do the same for your children. Creating a room for, or with, your child should be fun. Brainstorming and sourcing should be fun, and revealing it to your little (or not so little) one should be fun. Planning a child’s bedroom can begin as soon as you know they’re on the way. Ideas will fly – what their personality will be like and how their space can be decorated to match. If you’re decorating a nursery prior to bub’s arrival, your decision may simply be whether to go stereotypically boyish, girly or nicely neutral. Choose colour, or lack thereof, wisely. Blues and greens are soothing,…

Easy to build with and comfortable to live in: Hebel is a trusted and environmentally friendly masonry product that has been used around the world for 70 years. Made from steel-reinforced, aerated, autoclaved concrete (AAC), Hebel products are suitable for floors as well as interior and exterior walls. Hebel has exceptional thermal and acoustic qualities, and its excellent fire performance makes it ideal for use in all Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) areas in Australia. A home built with Hebel is a better way to live. REASONS YOU’LL LOVE COMING HOME TO HEBEL 01 A comfortable living environment. The superior thermal insulation qualities of Hebel make for a cool home in summer and a warm home in winter, with less reliance on heaters and airconditioning. This potentially saves you money on…

Back in 1966, Tom Warwick was a sales executive for a company that produced vinyls, or plastic-coated fabrics. Sensing potential for these shiny upholstery fabrics, he established Thomas Warwick & Co to supply the Australian furniture industry. At first he occupied the corner of a friend’s office in Boxhill, Melbourne before moving to his own premises at 6 Sackville St, Collingwood nine months later (the same site, but about half the size, that Warwick Fabrics’ head office occupies today). By 1970, he was distributing upholstery vinyl and importing velvet from Japan (above right). At the time, the industry was driven by trends that Tom astutely discerned. “I remember a trend for purple during the late ’60s, through to the early ’70s,” he says. “In any range, 90 per cent of…

This is the life This is the first home Meagan and Steven have built together and they couldn’t be happier with the result. Meagan, a former Sydneysider, says having a custom-built house has made her feel at home in her adopted city. “I love having a garden to tinker with and the freedom the pets have,” she says. And Steven is surrounded by the mid-century designs he admires. Both enjoy the luxury of an indoor-outdoor lifestyle while retaining their privacy. ‘I love the way the house has been custom made for me and Steven.’ Meagan Happy hues While Meagan and Steven’s home furnishings are in typically subdued mid-century style, pops of colour come through in accessories such as lampshades and artwork. The colour hero of the home is the splashback…

Ian Barker used ‘scatterings’ of plants to evoke naturalistic beauty in this winning show garden. The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS) is the largest garden event in the Southern Hemisphere, the place where top landscape designers showcase their talents. This year’s show gardens displayed innovative designs full of wit and whimsy – but it was the inspired planting that stole the show. Key trends included subtle colour schemes along with a restrained use of materials and close attention to detail. GOLD medal winner Reflection, presented by Australian House & Garden Designer: Ian Barker, Ian Barker Gardens. Ian Barker has exhibited at MIFGS many times over the past two decades, winning multiple medals. Throughout the years, he has harboured a desire to build a show garden around the picturesque…

‘JUST AS WE CAN OVERDO IT ON JUNK FOOD, WE CAN OVERLOAD ON JUNK DATA OR SUFFER FROM “INFO-OBESITY”.’JOCELYN BREWER, PSYCHOLOGIST The idea of ‘detoxing’ from email or social media for the sake of your wellbeing continues to grow in popularity. And taking a break from the digital world certainly makes sense. However, like a food or alcohol detox, swearing off technology might make you feel better for a while but it probably won’t impact on your lifestyle long-term. Psychologist Jocelyn Brewer suggests developing healthier ‘digital nutrition’ habits. “Just as we can overdo it on junk food, we can overload on junk data or suffer from ‘info-obesity’. That is, consuming so much information online that our brains simply can’t absorb it,” says Brewer, a spokesperson for the Australian Psychological Society.…

Q I’m currently redecorating our home. It’s rather dark and I’m looking for a light-grey wall colour that will contrast with the white trim. I’ve bought several sample pots but they seem too dark for the space. Do you have any suggestions for a grey shade I could use? Tara Griffiths, via Facebook A Grey is the colour du jour, but it’s a tricky hue because everyone has a preconception of what grey should look like, be it silver, taupe, oyster or driftwood. And it does vary a lot depending on the undertone. An undertone of brown/red is warm and gives you more of a greige. Examples are Dulux Grey Pebble (and the deeper version, Calf Skin), Taubmans Grey Moth and Stone Patino. A cool grey – one with a…

World off the winter chill with the accessory that takes its place among your most stylish possession STARK STYLE Sculptural pieces and marble accents set the scene in this gallery inspired interiors trend. Rich materials in fashion and furniture are a chic contrast to the sleek and sculptural Dyson Hot+Cool fan heater. On chilly nights experience fast, even heating of an entire room or a single area. New Jet Focus Control lets you select personal mode for long-range, powerful airflow right where it’s needed. Now 75 per cent quieter and ‘Quiet Mark’ accredited, the Dyson Hot+Cool fan heater is a welcome addition to the bedroom. Set the Sleep Timer for all-night calm and comfort. In summer, the Dyson Hot+Cool fan heater stays right where it is as you cool off…

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