Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2025 i Australian House & Garden

This issue of House & Garden is a joyful celebration of colour, creativity and cleverness, from rigorously designed homes to everyday styling inspiration. We see amazing projects daily, so I am constantly reminded of the incredible talent pool in Australian architecture and design. We continually push the boundaries in terms of spatial planning, tech and new materials while avoiding being too trendy. All importantly, we retain our quintessential Australian aesthetic. We begin with a home that perfectly captures a sense of belonging. Financial powerhouse Mark Bouris opens the doors to his Byron holiday retreat, revealing a space that projects warmth, comfort and character. Set on a large parcel of land with playing fields, a tennis court and a pool, it is the perfect getaway for family and friends (page 15).…

TOP FIVE office chairs 1 ‘Cassidy’ swivel chair in Chocolate, $449, Castlery. 2 ‘Edwin’ spider-leg office chair in Pistachio/Bone, $845, GlobeWest. 3 ‘Tim’ office chair, $637, Lifely. 4 ‘Jetson’ desk chair, $299, Early Settler. 5 Diemme ‘Loft’ task chair, POA, Fanuli. PORTRAIT Visual Comfort ‘Dume’ floor lamp, Bloomingdales. ‘Allard’ ottoman, Rachel Donath. Bartoli Design for Kristalia ‘Joko’ chair and Altone ‘Tier’ console, both Fanuli. Mirror and comport, both Love After Love. Carre Clair art print, Olive et Oriel. Visual Comfort ‘Versa’ large table lamp, Bloomingdales. Rug, Cadrys. Background wallpaper, Thibaut ‘Cambridge Stripe’ in Green, Natty and Polly. TIME PIECE Keep track of your day in style. Clock by Jasmine Raisbeck, $330, Cleo Collects. A subtle contrasting colour palette of EARTH HUES paired with powder blue both calms and stimulates creativity.…

Silver platter and two-handled christening bowl both Greene & Greene Antiques. Mason Cash ‘Heritage’ rectangular dish, Sheldon & Hammond. ‘Renaissance Gold’ deep plate and plate, both Wedgwood. SWISS BROWN & THYME EN CROUTE Prep time: 30 minutes. Cooking time: 50 minutes. Serves: 6. 250g Swiss brown mushrooms 250g shiitake mushrooms 1 tablespoon thyme leaves 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary leaves 1 tablespoon finely chopped sage leaves 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon cracked pepper 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 small eschalots, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups finely shredded spinach ½ cup risotto rice, rinsed 1 sheet (36x27cm) shortcrust pastry 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 egg, lightly whisked 1 Preheat oven to 200ºC (180°C fan). Line a large baking tray with baking paper. 2 In a…

DINING Walls painted Wattyl Cotton Grey. Banquette in TheSign ‘Sea Breeze’ wool blend in Fawn. Vintage Swedish pendant light. Table, BoConcept. Chair, The Vault Sydney. Artworks by Ria Green, Daimon Downey, Leanne Xiu Williams and Kaspar Kägi. KITCHEN Benchtops and island in Green Explosion granite, Marble Hub. Gaggenau ovens and Smeg cooktop, Winnings. Tapware, Brodware. Stools and vase, all 506070. Photographic print by Traianos Pakioufakis. In the living room, an artwork by Michael Cusack is framed by sconces from Bloomingdales. LIVING Joinery painted Dulux Green Fog. Julie Neill sconces, Bloomingdales. Artwork is by Michael Cusack, Olsen Gallery. Burl table lamp, The Vault Sydney. Custom white sofa. BZipppy ceramic side table, Criteria. Vintage armchair, ottoman and bookstand. Bottega Gadda floor lamp, 506070. On the Christophe Delcournt Volume is a Series vessel…

LIVING ‘Nook’ sofa and ‘Putrellino’ side table, both Jardan. Escea fireplace with surround in Evenex veneer in ‘Almond’, Elton Group. ‘Panama’ cushion and Society Limonta ‘Ted’ throw, Ondene. Expulsion artwork by Catherine Clayton Smith, Chalk Horse. ‘Agra’ rug in Moonstone, Armadillo. EXTERIOR Walls painted Dulux Mt Buller. Wall light, Nightworks Studios. Letterbox and ‘Dover’ floor tiles with ‘Norwood border tiles, all Olde English Tiles. ‘Palissade’ bench, Hay. ENTRY/LIVING ‘12:40’ wall sconce, Articolo. Infinito sculpture by Guido Deleu, Parterre. ‘Spirit’ bowl, Kate Nixon. ‘Nook’ sofa, Jardan. ‘Sequoia’ pouf, Cult. EXTERIOR Wall light, Nightworks Studios. ‘Palissade’ bench, Hay, ‘Dover’ pattern with ‘Norwood’ border tiles, Olde English Tiles. KITCHEN The kitchen and living room are linked by amphitheatre style stairs. Tama Blue benchtop and splashback, Worldstone Solutions. Tapware, Astra Walker. Bora cooktop, Winnings.…

“I’ve realised that maintaining my own wellbeing is just as important as showing up for others.” Growing up in the Australian countryside had a big impact on how I approach design. My grandparents’ home where I spent so much of my time was so cosy, filled with warmth and surrounded by nature – it really taught me to appreciate simplicity and beauty, and the emotional connection we have to the spaces and objects around us. That grounding has stayed with me and continues to inspire my work, especially with my Royal Albert Australiana collection, where I love bringing a sense of home, nature and joy into each piece. I have certain rituals that help keep me grounded. I usually wake around 5am before the kids are up, that’s my quiet…

EDITORIAL Editor in chief Tanya Buchanan Creative director Antonietta Panuccio Deputy editor Peter Griffiths Senior copy editors Bethan Lacoba, Debbie Duncan Editorial assistants Rhiannon Lidbury, Sophie Calder ART & STYLE Art director Marissa Foye Stylist Sophie Wilson CONTRIBUTORS Brigid Arnott, Bree Banfield, Angelita Bonetti, Lisa Cohen, Amanda Cordony, Steve Cordony, Michelle Cox, Lara Fanuli, Tom Ferguson, Alexandra Gordon, Andrea Healy, Will Horner, Holly Irvine, Alana Landsberry, Le Loft, Olga Lewis, Jack Milenkovic, Tess Newman-Morris, Eliza O’Hare, Judy Pascoe, Chris Pearson, Melissa Penfold, Carli Philips, Sam Powell, Prue Ruscoe, Veronica Sams, Catherine Schusler, Kristina Šoljo, Karen Spresser, Pablo Veiga, Isabella Walker-Smith, Louise Wellington, Dave Wheeler, Lesley Workman. ADVERTISING Commercial category manager Rhyl Heavener All advertising enquiries advertising@aremedia.com.au SYNDICATION syndication@aremedia.com.au, contentshop.com.au ARE MEDIA CORPORATE Chief executive officer Jane Huxley Finance director Marena…

KITCHEN/DINING Joinery, InForm. Benchtop in Ash concrete, Concrete Collective. V-Zug oven, Winnings. Island stools, Grazia&Co. Custom dining table, Harley Hamilton. Sibast Furniture dining chair, In Good Company. Artwork on wall by Studio of the Sun, and ceramic salad bowl, both Jardan. Ceramic art on shelf by Jan Vogelpoel. Aggregate floor in Mentone Pre Mix Snowstone White Satin. ENTRY Toy Cavoodles Poppy and Oreo take a peek out the front entry window. Artwork by Vanessa Barragão. Paint colours are reproduced as accurately as printing processes allow. LIVING Designer Bree Banfield, dressed in harmony with the sherbert tones of the artwork by Holly Terry and the buttery yellow Jardan sofa. Lamp, McMullin. Ottoman, Fredericia. Rug, Tigmi. Opposite Side table, Ellison Studios. Cushions in Kelly Wearstler ‘Graffito’ fabric, Elliott Clarke. When they’re not…

EXTERIOR Belle Helena sits high in the lush hinterland near Byron Bay in Northern NSW. DINING The dining table was made locally and inspired by a piece by Frank Lloyd Wright, one of Mark’s design idols. 12 White Foam Totems sculpture by John Dahlsen. M ore than 20 years ago, Mark Bouris bought a rural getaway in the hills of the Byron Shire, NSW, for him and his sons. Now, its most recent transformation has elevated it to a luxury retreat built for fun and as a place for guests to enjoy. Sitting halfway between the beaches of Byron Bay and the charming village (and great pub) of Bangalow, Mark’s Belle Helena is settled on a golden spot, at the peak of the St Helena Mountain ridge, with majestic views…

The ’90s ushered in an era in which status-symbol accessories would permeate interior design. We still live in that age, but the hysteria around home accessories has dimmed. It’s now more about how well you curate your pieces, using organic, weathered items to add a sense of timelessness to interiors. Accessories represent a time and a movement right now. Vases are an ‘it’ item, and quickly define our age. They are used to display much more than just flowers. We have introduced many new names – Aretae Gifting, Bottega Terra, Fred Home, Holmon Home, In Design, and Rose Van-Eyk, as well as secret sources where top designers make regular raids. We are firm believers that bold gestures with accessories, be they in shape, texture or colour, are a requisite of…

KITCHEN Joinery in Dulux Chanson, Intrend Joinery. Super White quartzite benchtop, Marblous Group. Splashback tiles, Di Lorenzo. Brodware T-bar drawer pulls, Just Bathroomware. Waning Moon vessel by Katarina Wells, Curatorial+Co. LIVING ‘Leo’ rug and ‘Joy’ armchair, both Jardan. Sofa, Cult. Side table, Great Dane. ‘Iva’ bar stool, Grazia&Co. Artworks by George Raftopoulos and George Byrne. “Alison and Alex are warm and vibrant and the home needed to reflect that.” KITCHEN Pendant light, LightCo. Joinery in Dulux Chanson, Intrend Joinery. Tall joinery in Woodmatt Black Ply, Polytec. Super White quartzite benchtop, Marblous Group. Splashback tiles, Di Lorenzo. Mixer and T-Bar pulls, Just Bathroomware. Curtains in Westbury Textiles ‘Melange’ linen sheer in Slate. ‘Iva’ bar stool, Grazia&Co. Waning Moon vessel by Katarina Wells, Curatorial+Co. ‘Bistre’ floorboards, Tongue & Groove. A weekend escape…

POOL A Kentia palm (Howea forsteriana) stands over a jet spa plunge pool beside candelabra cacti (euphorbia ingens), aloe (Aloe arborescens) and Miss Muffet (Pittosporum tobira). Out In The Elements and Red Cedar Constructions brought the scheme to life. Pool tiles, Artisan Exterior. Plants, Sydney Plant Co. FIRE PIT AREA Outdoor armchairs, Cosh Living. Paving, Eco Outdoor. “IF YOU’VE GOT A BODY OF WATER IN THE BACKYARD, YOUR BEHAVIOUR SHIFTS AND YOU GO STRAIGHT INTO HOLIDAY MODE.” It was a big brief for a small garden, but landscape designer Adam Robinson has become a bit of a master when it comes to delivering maximum impact and leisure in small urban spaces. He’s clever because he understands that the luxury of big Australian backyards is fast disappearing across our cities, so…