Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2026 i Australian House & Garden

Editor Gavin Kirk – gavin.kirk@aremedia.com.au Creative director Antonietta Panuccio Features editor Bethan Lacoba Senior copy editor Debbie Duncan ART AND STYLE Art director Marissa Foye Stylist Sophie Wilson DIGITAL Digital editor Kate Hassett Senior content producers Danielle Grover, Grace Flynn, Saskia Neacsu Features writer Rachel White Social content producer Jackson McLean CONTRIBUTORS Simon Brown, Sharyn Cairns, Kirstie Clements, Lisa Cohen, Amanda Cordony, Claire Delmar, Georgie Frew, Joseph Gardner, Martina Gemmola, Andrea Healy, Maree Homer, Stephanie Hope, Kerrie-Ann Jones, Alanna Landsberry, Olga Lewis, Carli Philips, Leif Prenzlau, Andy Macpherson, Madeline McFarlane, Mariana Marcki-Matos, Milly Mead, Jack Milenkovic, Eliza O’Hare, Maria Papatoniou, Chris Pearson, Melissa Penfold, Britt Ross, Prue Ruscoe, Cassandra Scott-Finn, Bek Sheppard, Anson Smart, Dianna Snape, Karen Spresser, Fiona Susanto, Jacqui Turk, Lauren Trompp, John Paul Urizar, Pablo Veiga, Vineet…

01. WESTERN WAYS Hyde Perth, opening in March on Pier Street, offers 121 rooms with bohemian spirit, designed by Anthology Studio. At the hotel’s heart, Farra – a Grecian-inspired dining, pool and terrace venue – blends Mediterranean flair with Western Australian produce. hydehotels.com/perth; anthologystudio.co. 02. FORGED & FRAGRANT An enduring set of Australian silver candlesticks will stand the test of time, particularly when fabricated by the skilled silversmiths at W.J. Sanders, who also craft the revered Australian Open trophies. Continue the class act at home with candles from French brand Carrière Frères, in organic scents such as Spearmint or Tomato (both pictured). wjsanders.com; carrierefreres.com.au. 03. FOR THE LOVERS Sydney jewellery designer Olivia Bond is dialling up the ’90s nostalgia with her ‘Puffy’ heart charms on leather straps, made extra luxurious…

VICTORIA COLLISON Stylist and owner of homewares store Victoria Collison PAULA BANDIERA NSW flower grower, B & B Flowers DR LISA COOPER Artist and florist, Doctor Cooper THE EXPERTS It may seem absurd to suggest there are any style rules when it comes to something as timeless as flowers, but many floral artists and stylists agree certain trends see some blooms become more popular than others, at least for a time. For some, it’s all about personal preference. I had a boyfriend once who hated hydrangeas, he thought they were bourgeois, which said more about him than these lovely blooms. So what’s trending in the wonderful world of flowers? Three floral insiders share their thoughts. What are your current favourite flowers? Lisa: Tree peonies, fragrant carnations, sweet pea, flowering gum,…

ENTRY A Carrara and Botticino marble chequerboard floor makes a statement. Aerin pendant light, Bloomingdales Lighting. Artwork by Tim Ashton. Table, MCM House. Andreu World ‘Oru’ chair, Ke-Zu. Fritz Hansen ‘Utzon’ stool, Cult. On table Alta vase, Antico. Cubic Dementions sculptures by Annarie Hildebrand, Michael Reid Clay. Platter, Iittala. LIVING Walls painted Dulux Antique White U.S.A. Joinery in Polytec Prime Oak Woodmatt. A Drink at the Vesuvio Café (S.F) artwork by Mitchell Cheesman, Curatorial+Co. Fireplace, Jetmaster. ‘Positano’ sofa, Coco Republic. De La Espada coffee table and chair, Amura side table, all Winnings. ‘Bermuda’ sisal rug, Natural Floorcovering Centres. Limed oak floorboards, Hardwood Floors. In the living areas of this light-filled family home, glass doors slide back to open to the timber deck and large pool beyond, creating an easy flow…

1 Ralph Lauren Home ‘Allen’ large chandelier in Natural Brass and Glass Rods, $6190, The Montauk Lighting Co. 2 ‘Huggy’ swivel armchair in Sandon Burnt Butter, $1699, Ellison Studios. 3 Plush rug in Maroon (350x250cm), $2199, RJ Living. 4 Poterie d’Évires flowers hand-painted ceramic serving bowl, $355, Abask. 5 Christina Lundsteen ‘Leah’ velvet cushion (70x40cm), $345, Farfetch. 6 ‘Condotti’ green table lamp in Green, $350, House of Isabella. 7 Coordonné ‘Boho’ wallpaper mural in Black, $1805, Wallpaperdirect. 8 ‘Maya’ rectangle coffee table in Walnut Burl, $2199, Fleur Studios. 9 Serax ‘Pawn Geometrical’ side table in Dark Green, $569, Finnish Design Shop. 10 ‘Casa’ six-drawer dresser, $2800, Fenton & Fenton. Produced by Marissa Foye.…

EXTERIOR A Dulux Natural White facade, timber railings and travertine pavers set the scene for the Bahamas-inspired home. KITCHEN Joinery in oak veneer with custom stain. Tall joinery painted Dulux Natural White with fluted glass inserts by Steves Joinery. Benchtop in Pink Patagonia quartzite, Art of Marble. Wolf cooker and Fisher & Paykel fridge, both Winnings. Tapware, Astra Walker. On back benchtop Lemons & Grapes artwork by Lisa Billing and white ceramic bowl by Tee McManus, both Kerrie-Ann Jones. Green vase, Alex and Trahanas. On island bench ‘Hattie’ vessel, McMullin. ‘Diiva’ stools, Grazia & Co. THIS IS THE LIFE Daily life here hums to a gentle holiday rhythm, with effortless indoor–outdoor living, shared meals in the entertainer’s kitchen, and seamless flow between the two connected homes. Interior designer Simone Mathews…

1 Ay Illuminate ‘Nama 3’ pendant light in Black, $1450, Winnings. 2 Wilkinkarra - GHTHF2512 artwork by George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi (75x66cm), $19,995, Kate Owen Gallery. 3 Milli ‘Etch’ progressive dual mixer tap system with round backplate in Brushed Bronze, POA, Reece. 4 Piero Lissoni ‘Porro Brina’ stool, $2010, Space. 5 Kristalia ‘Brioni’ ottoman, POA, Fanuli. 6 ‘Campania Stripe’ cushion in Bone + Burnt Caramel (60x60cm), $49.99, and French linen cushion in Tobacco Cigar (60x40cm), $49.99, both Living by Design. 7 ‘Ajmer’ rug in Koala, $1450, Hali. 8 ‘Legacy’ coffee table in Smoked Ash Parquetry and Brass, $3105, GlobeWest. 9 ‘Westside’ modular sofa, POA, Poliform. 10 Alfred Riess ‘Gunnuhver’ fire pit, $650, Bespoke Backyard. Produced by Bethan Lacoba.…

A LITTLE FORMAL Nathan White sits in the courtyard of his Sydney terrace, with a pleached hedge of Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’. Mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nana’) grows between classic travertine pavers. Increasingly, I’m drawn to gardens with a gentle, almost nostalgic warmth – spaces where structure and softness sit in balance. Textural planting palettes, subtly layered greens and a sense of seasonal movement are at the centre of my creative thinking. Lately, this has meant revisiting classic species and reinterpreting them through a contemporary lens, using composition, scale and tone to give renewed relevance. Oversized trees in compact courtyards like mine, for example, can anchor your space and immediately establish a sense of permanence and drama. Above all, I’m interested in creating gardens that feel lived in from day…

Interior designer Samantha Leigh’s Brisbane home was loved on Instagram; Collette Dinnigan’s Bowral, NSW, property was popular on Facebook; and on Pinterest, a city sanctuary by Frank & Boyd in Perth, WA, caught your attention. Facebook facebook.com/ australianhouseandgarden Highlights from each issue plus links to tours of our favourite homes. Instagram @houseandgarden View the most inspirational images of the month from H&G headquarters and out and about. Pinterest pinterest.com.au/ houseandgardenau Picture-perfect images from our pages and sensational products to covet.…

WELCOMING PARTY Nathan White and Annalisa Ferraris share a passion for entertaining. Many delicious menus have been served at this vintage marble table, beneath a chandelier from By Rydéns. Chairs, Cult. Dune totem by Tan Arlidge. Vintage silverware. Marble bust, Lawsons. It was a love affair conceived in the glittery cocktail culture of Sydney. Annalisa Ferraris, then working as manager of the edgy bar GDR in Redfern, was sent to their sister venue, Arcadia Liquors, for a quick delivery when Nathan White spotted her from behind the bar. The two cocktail purists found common ground in, and a shared passion for, high-end hosting at home. Years later, they found themselves on the hunt for the right dwelling to accommodate this alchemy. Nathan, now a landscape designer, wanted to craft a…

SHADY OFFERING Raise the style stakes on outdoor lounging at home with this double-tiered umbrella – shade never looked so good; $1499, Retro Umbrella Co. SEA SQUARED Invite coastal appeal into your outdoor kitchen with blue and white ‘Bronte’ tiles laid in a chequerboard pattern; $200/sqm, TileCloud. TOWEL DOWN Throw a plush patterned towel over your shoulder for a chic poolside look. A favourite of mine is the MT x MYC bath sheet in Chocolate, $95, Mulberry Threads. COVER UP A post-swim or after-shower layer is a must-have. Try the towelling robe, $230, Ochre Lane. CARRY ON Add a hat, SPF and your latest read to a woven beaded bag in one of three colours; $250, Wynn Hamlyn. STYLE IT Group white ceramic vases for an effortless Euro-style tablescape. ‘Anthea’…

Emerald hush LOOK TO VERDANT HUES AND SUBTLE BOTANICAL FLOURISHES Burnished beauty BRING GROUNDED ELEGANCE WITH EARTHY, NUANCED TANNINS Bronze medallion DRAW ON WARM UMBER AND BISCUIT TONES WITH POISED RESTRAINT Blue state STYLE WITH AZURE HUES, LUXURIOUS VELVETS AND WOVEN ACCENTS Quietly ivory UNIFY SOFT FABRICS, MARBLE AND METALS FOR RELAXED REFINEMENT Berry embrace COLOUR DRENCH IN NATURE’S BOLDEST CRIMSON HUES Stylist’s assistant Nonci Nyoni.…

EXTERIOR Walls and trims painted Dulux Natural White. Front door painted Dulux Maiko. DINING Walls painted Porter’s Paints Grey Fox. Joinery in Porter’s Paints Atlantic, COS Interiors. Fireplace painted Dulux Natural White. ‘Stamp’ dining table and ‘Diiva’ dining chairs, all Grazia & Co. Lambert & Fils ‘Waldorf’ triple pendant, Living Edge. Awakening #8 – Quiet Dawn artwork by Joseph McGlennon. Engineered oak flooring in Brera, Block. ENTRY Front door painted Dulux Maiko. Hallway walls painted Porter’s Paints Grey Fox. Trims painted Dulux Natural White. ‘Ceto Cluster’ chandelier, Ross Gardam. Dutch needlework on wall by the owner’s mother. Rug runner, Loom. Stairs in ‘Green Square 4M’ carpet in Grey Cloud, Godfrey Hirst. Sarah and Michael had driven past this majestic 1880s terrace in inner Melbourne many times, admiring it from afar.…

1 Rogerseller ‘Eccentric’ 260mm shower rose, $365, Winnings. 2 ‘Alba’ chair in Sand/Oak, $3100, Tigmi. 3 ‘Orissa’ rug in Natural (350x250cm), $1799, Freedom. 4 Vitra ‘Nuage’ ceramic vase, $300/medium, Space. 5 Warranbrooke ‘Pierre’ mirror in Bronze, $547, Granite Lane. 6 Euro pillowcases in Sienna, $130/two, Cultiver. 7 Ferm Living marble table, $1995/large, Arrival Hall. 8 Aura Home ‘Paros’ bath sheet in Bronze, $89.95, Myer. 9 ‘Delta’ three-seater sofa, from $5019, King Living. 10 ‘Lola’ tray, $89, Kate Nixon. Produced by Marissa Foye.…

EXTERIOR Arched windows and shutters are typical of the Victorian boom style. Front door painted Porter’s Paints Crocodile. LIVING Existing timber bifold doors between the lving room and kitchen-dining space were restored by a heritage carpenter, with mirrored inserts added to reflect and amplify light. Vintage Cassina ‘Maralunga’ sofa and ottoman, Mobilia. Woollen rug from Morocco. Vintage Italian pendant light, Smith Street Bazaar. LIVING A bifold door features a handpainted mural by Amanda’s partner, Simon O’Brien. Custom floating shelves. MUSIC ROOM ‘Maralunga Maxi’ chairs, Mobilia. ‘Xilos’ coffee table, Maxalto. Vintage chandelier, Smith Street Bazaar. ‘Hare’ sculpture and timber panel artwork on mantel by Bruce Armstrong. Framed Paesine stone by Claude Boulle. ‘Radiofonografo’ console, Living Edge. Lievre tapestry hare by Frédérique Morrel. Papa woven sculpture, Tjanpi Desert Weavers. On an inner-city…

1 ‘La Bobine’ table lamp, $99, Ellison Studios. 2 ‘Squoval’ mirror, $923, Studio xOx. 3 Cray on Way artwork, $649, Hey Maker. 4 ‘Whispers of the Reef’ vase by Michelle Samaras, $290, Kerrie-Ann Jones. 5 ‘Tempest’ rug in Tundra (2x3m), $2700, Armadillo. 6 ‘Robbi’ floor lamp, $999, McMullin. 7 ‘Tropics’ bamboo cutlery set, $19.95, Few & Far. 8 ‘Archie’ coffee table, $1595, Few & Far. 9 ‘Riverstone’ pull (170mm), $195, Noble Elements. 10 ‘Cino Fern’ cotton velvet pillowcases, $152/two, L&M Home. Produced by Andrea Healy.…

LAP OF LUXURY The Lodges offers moments of retreat with underfloor heating in the ensuites. | STORY Andrea Black | I’m standing above a canopy of angophora, with views across to five different bays. It’s sunset; majestic sea eagles soar above and rainbow lorikeets dart between nearby eucalypts. Perched on an ironstone ridge and bordered by Bouddi National Park, NSW, The Lodges at Bells at Killcare could well offer the most beautiful hotel vista in Australia. Located 90-minutes north of Sydney, these four architecturally designed tri-level lodges each have a heated magnesium pool, double daybeds, an outdoor rain shower, barbecue, two king bedrooms, each with an ensuite and a contemporary kitchen. There’s also a range of 25 luxury Hamptons-style cottages and suites within the expansive Bells at Killcare manicured gardens…

True luxury in a city like London is a welcoming retreat from the outside bustle, a hotel that feels as if you are staying at the home of very tasteful friend. That is precisely what Haymarket Hotel delivers: a much needed sense of calm with a dash of English wit. Opened by Kit and Tim Kemp in 2007, it is part of the Firmdale Hotel and is situated in London’s theatre district. The hotel interiors, by Kit Kemp Design Studio, are a charming fusion of classic and quirky displaying a masterful use of colour across 53 unique bedrooms, suites, and several two- to five-bedroom townhouses. Many touches make even the shortest stay memorable: cheerful staff, fresh flowers in each room, embroidered drapes to keep out the winter cold, a downstairs…

For me, the season truly kicks off with the arrival of mangoes, and seeing tray-loads of their blushing skins at the grocer means it must be time for some sunshine! In that spirit, this issue we bring you a selection of summer-fruit recipes from The Cordony Kitchen. From page 29, H&G food editor Amanda Cordony shows what to make when the days are bright and the sweetest fruit of the year is perfectly ripe. Her tropical yoghurt bark is a winner after an early morning swim, and I love the tip to crumble it straight from the freezer over mango cheeks. For what it’s worth, my mango of choice is the Kensington Pride. Plus, I’m looking for the perfect excuse to whip up the tomato and vanilla icy-poles (page 36)…

Annalisa’s Radicchio Salad CANAPÉS Annalisa wears a SIR suit and Cerrone bracelet. Vintage tray and candelabra from a market in Florence. 1 cup walnuts, crushed with hands 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra, to serve 2 tablespoons capers 11/2 cups ricotta (Paesanella is best) 1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano, plus extra, to serve 1 orange, zested 1 radicchio, outer layer discarded, leaves separated, rinsed and dried Fresh mint leaves, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a baking tray with baking paper. Toss walnuts in honey on tray then roast for 10 minutes or until fragrant. 2 In a small frying pan over medium heat, cook capers in oil for 2 minutes or until crispy. Transfer to paper towel and set aside. 3…

Country shaped everything. For Otis, growing up by the ocean meant learning to ‘read’ water, rhythm and seasons. Those lines and movements appear in his paintings and the textiles we create. For me, a home filled with books, fabrics and family gatherings instilled a love of story, care and considered design. Our work is a continuation of those early lessons: honour place, keep things simple and make objects that comfort us through their imbued sense of story and memory. We met through mutual friends in the Northern Rivers, NSW, and fell head over heels in love. Almost a decade on, that deep love still anchors everything we do, creating, weaving and shaping the life of our dreams together. Ngaarlu is our youngest daughter Elky’s middle name. She was born at…

1 Gubi ‘1972’ pendant light, $1799, Cult. 2 ‘Kelly’ armchair in Lake/Elk Velvet, $3707, Jardan. 3 Florilegium #11 artwork by Joseph McGlennon (197.2x150cm), $8200, Michael Reid. 4 ‘Meshad’ rug in Olive (300x240cm), $9450, Hali. 5 Laminex White Nuance joinery finish and low-wear surface, POA, Laminex. 6 ‘Soldier’ coffee table in Natural, POA, Grazia & Co. 7 ‘Enzo’ vase in Rose by Margaux Keller, $550, Jardan. 8 ‘Edra’ standard sofa, POA, Space. 9 ‘Pebble’ knob in Sage, from $24 each, Lo & Co. 10 ‘Slate’ side table, $410, Trit House. Produced by Bethan Lacoba.…

GARDEN The candy pink ironwork of the chairs contrasts with the flowering yellow bells (Tecoma stans), specified by S & J Irriscapes. DRAWING ROOM A copper and tinted mirrored coffee table doubles down on the Dulux Manila wall colour. “It’s especially fun in the afternoon light,” says designer Britt Ross. Bowl, Georg Jensen. Artwork throughout from owners’ collection. MAIN BEDROOM Walls painted Dulux Parchment. The curtains are a heavyweight dark raspberry fabric with an intricate traditional Indian motif in a charcoal tone. “It’s subtle from a distance but close up you can really see the detail,” says Britt. Six years after returning to Sydney from London, Australian designer Britt Ross received an out-of-the-blue phone call from former clients, who wanted her to design their new home in Chandigarh, in Northern…

PATIO Beneath an olive tree (Olea europaea) and Canary Island date palm (Phoenix canariensis), the entertaining courtyard by Wyer & Co enjoys sweeping harbour views. Gervasoni lounge chairs and side table, all Anibou. 1 ‘Riviera’ outdoor swivel chair, $3195, Coco Republic. 2 Ferm Living ‘Dodu’ pot in Brown (51cm), $1251.90, Designstuff. 3 Business & Pleasure Co x Coco Republic resort market umbrella, $2999, Coco Republic. 4 Bonsai scissors, $35, Kate Nixon. 5 ‘Woodridge Pro’ outdoor cooker, $2399, Traeger Grills. 6 Kakadu Plum sunscreen lotion SPF50+, $49.95, We Are Feel Good Inc. 7 ‘Malibu’ tall plant pots in Sage, $109/medium, Milkcan. 8 ‘Dusk’ raffia wide brim hat, $650, Alémais. 9 Alfred Riess ‘Darvaza’ steel fire pit, $446/medium, Botanex. Produced by Bethan Lacoba.…

Isabella: A taboo but very much relevant conversation. I am but a babe in the woods when it comes to my marriage (four years married, thanks for asking), so I don’t pretend to have all the answers. I am very much Team One Bed. I enjoy sharing sleeping quarters with my husband, but there are strict parameters. We have a California king-size bed, both wear earplugs and eye masks, and the room must be set to a strict 19 degrees. We take our sleep very seriously around here. Call me old fashioned but I don’t sleep very well when my husband is away for work. However, he has ‘awake energy’ in spades. He thinks out loud, he tosses, he’s on his phone. Apparently I have ‘awake energy’ too. Our solution?…