Australian House & Garden March 2025

EDITORIAL Editor in chief Tanya Buchanan Creative director (acting) Marissa Foye Deputy editor Peter Griffiths Senior copy editors Bethan Lacoba, Debbie Duncan Editorial coordinator Rhiannon Lidbury ART & STYLE Art director Andrea Healy Stylist Sophie Wilson CONTRIBUTORS Marcel Aucar, Bree Banfield, Francoise Baudet, Kirsten Bookallil, Cassie Braunthal, Earl Carter, Kirstie Clements, Lisa Cohen, Michelle Cox, Amanda Cordony, Steve Cordony, Claire Delmar, Martina Gemmola, Alexandra Gordon, Marnie Hawson, Maree Homer, Rebecca Jansma, Alana Landsberry, Olga Lewis, Daniela Lopez, Jack Lovel, MartyK Photography, Shannon McGrath, Alanna Jayne McTiernan, Tammy Miconi, Jack Milenkovic, Bree Moore, Kate Nixon, Tim O’Connor, Akansha Osmond, Judy Pascoe, Chris Pearson, Melissa Penfold, Carli Philips, Prue Ruscoe, Cricket Saleh, Jeremy Simons, Kristina Šoljo, Anson Smart, The Palm Co., Samantha van Egmond, Isabella Walker-Smith, Ruth Welsby, Dave Wheeler, Sue Wheeler,…

I am a big documentary fan and am fascinated by the trials and triumphs of trailblazers across lots of different genres: politics, art, fashion, film, business, design and architecture. I love coming across that previously unheard part of their story – a subtle insight into what makes them tick. There’s always something original, whether you are reading about your subject, listening to them on a podcast or watching a historical analysis of their career. I like that our At Home With stories do this with our one-on-one interviews with homeowners. We are excited to share our exclusive visit to acclaimed fashion designer Collette Dinnigan’s house in the NSW Southern Highlands. This is my idea of a dream home! Collette’s new book, Bellissima, explores her love of Italy and Australia, as…

Collette Dinnigan, pictured with Beagle-Spaniel cross Sooty, regularly decorates her home with fresh flowers from her expansive garden and wares from her online shop. A portrait of a princess by Vietnamese artist Bui Huu Hung, bought years ago in Hanoi, hangs above a vintage 1930s mother-of-pearl inlay console in the dining room of her Bowral, NSW, home. A Tastemaker At Home COURTYARD “The internal courtyard of the house is one of my favourite vignettes, especially when the star jasmine is in bloom, says Collette. The large Steel pot was made by her father. Green outdoor table setting, Lydie du Bray Antiques. Ceramic handmade lamp, Collette Dinnigan. Rug, Nazar Rug Galleries. My home in the Southern Highlands is an enchanting and happy place,” says fashion and interior designer Collette Dinnigan…

HERITAGE HERO Samantha Leigh Interiors kept the history of this home in mind when designing this warm yet sophisticated kitchen. Joinery, Wyer + Craw. Benchtop in Bardiglio stone, FUM Australia. Perrin & Rowe pot filler in Pewter, The English Tapware Company. Floor tiles in Botticino and Verde marble, Aeria Country Floors. Styling by Jack Milenkovic. Photograph by Dave Wheeler. Calligraphy by Lesley Workman.…

ROOM NOTES Kitchen designed by Studio Prineas: studioprineas.com.au. Joinery in American White Oak veneer, Briggs Veneers. Benchtop and island in Tiberio marble, Artedomus. Tapware, Astra Walker. Pendant light, Archier. 1 ‘Elysian’ commercial pull-out kitchen mixer in Brushed Copper, $549, ABI Interiors. 2 Enamel teaspoon in Tan, $13, Bonnie and Neil. 3 ‘Apollo Brick’ dinner plates in Porcelain, $400/two, La Double J. 4 Australian House & Garden hammered wine glass in Brown, $49.95/four, Myer. 5 ‘Stingrays’ stoneware ceramic vessel by Rebekah Clark, $240, Cleo Collects. 6 Large fish ceramic oval platter, $360, Alex and Trahanas. 7 Sabre ‘Bistrot’ cutlery set in Burgundy, $77/four, Selfridges. 8 ‘Kone’ kettle, $210, Le Creuset. 9 Garlic & Onion still life by K. Mizuno, $890, Cleo Collects. 10 ‘Pesce’ resin pitcher, $79.95, Freedom. 11 Black Blaze…

ROOM NOTES Kitchen designed by Kitty Lee Architecture: klarch.com.au. Walls painted Porter’s Paints French Wash in Soapstone with Bone base. Joinery in Dulux Fennelly. Benchtops and splashback in Calacatta Bella marble. Anchor pendant lights, Miko Designs. Kitchen mixer, ABI Interiors. 1 ‘Bobbin’ wooden salt and pepper grinder in Sage, $113, Selfridges. 2 ‘Twister’ wooden salt and pepper grinder in Leaf Green, $113, Selfridges. 3 ‘Flow’ dessert bowl in Lemon, $90, Dinosaur Designs. 4 ‘Polkadot’ fish bowl vase in Pistachio, $89, Kip&Co. 5 Yali Glass champagne coupe in Pink, $614, Net-A-Porter. 6 Salad servers in Lilac and Mint, $29, In the Roundhouse. 7 50s-style stand mixer in Pastel Green, $799, Smeg. 8 Retro stovetop whistling kettle, from $200, Smeg. 9 Cutlery set in Pink and Green, $120/16, In the Roundhouse. 10…