Issue #22.6 - 2020

Home Design

Interior and Exterior Design

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Editor Angela Young Deputy Editor Cassie Haywood Sub-Editor Michelle Segal Contributors Louise Smithers, Carrol Baker, Cassandra Elliott, Cat Woods Art Director Martha Rubazewicz Advertising Sales Managers Advertising Enquiries & Bookings NSW: Anthea
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Ed’s LETTER
Under extremely unusual circumstances, as we’ve all battened down our hatches and retreated into our homes, the rooms in which we reside have undoubtedly come under increased scrutiny. There’s the office/study, for a start. All that working from home
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Design SOCIETY
FOLLOW US facebook.com/homedesignmagazine @homedesignmagazine_au Inspired by the elegant way a sheet of metal folds and bends, the new Axia collection is a fresh take on modern minimalism. The ultra-thin design was two years in the making as it faced
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Door Knockers
Gold scallop shell knocker, $74.95. frenchknot.com.au ■
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Rugged Up
1/ Our favourite thing about the Medina Tangier rug is its sustainability. The smallest size, 150cm x 90cm, is made from 600 recycled plastic bottles, while the largest, 300cm x 250cm, is made from 3000! This hard-wearing, practical and machinewashab
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Book Club
ALANA BROADHEAD PENGUIN BOOKS | $59.99 Art director, writer, designer and Sunday homeware store owner Alana Broadhead has spent years scouting out beauty and practising the philosophy that design is the art of living well. Now, exploring some of New
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Adam Nathaniel Furman
Designer Adam Nathaniel Furman says he loves the freedom to create. “I love the joyful space of contemplation and expression that happens when it’s just you, your pens and brushes, and a piece of paper,” he enthuses. Adam also enjoys working with cra
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Papillion Furniture
Founder Sevag Kechichian says he developed Papillion Furniture because there was a definitive gap in the industry for modern custom-designed and -built furniture. “With an off-the-shelf piece of furniture you have to work with what is available,” he
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OUT & ABOUT
Opened in March, the Living Edge flagship showroom in Richmond, Melbourne, was created as a reflection of the brand’s distinct visual identity. Designed by Bates Smart, the glass-encased showroom offers 360-degree views to soak in natural light and b
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Into The Void
What’s involved in creating beautiful and desirable architectural features inside the home? What are the costs or implications that need to be considered? To find out what you can expect, we spoke to some architects who have crafted stunning architec
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Insights Survey
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Old English Charm In Sydney’s South-east
Kensington House is more than just a home. It’s a masterpiece. Commenced in June 2018 and completed in April 2019, the final cost of the project went over budget by $52,000, bringing the final cost to $1,252,000. However, the budget blowout is quickl
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Mellow Yellow
Kite Apartment (or “Apartamento Pipa” in Portuguese) is a striking example of minimalist design brimming with personality and promoting contemporary living. Inspired by the composition and flow of a colourful kite in flight, the home welcomes timber,
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Victorian Terrace Facelift
Roseberry Street House is a breezy southern belle populating Victoria’s Hawthorn East. Sporting a 1980s extension at the rear, the cute double-fronted Victorian’s two anterior rooms were punctuated with period features. “As with many of these types o
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Redefining White Marble
White marble has been at the forefront of architecture for centuries, but that doesn’t mean all white marble is the same. Trends are always changing, and many of the time-honoured neutral marble options are becoming less popular, while there’s been a
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A Pod Of Agreement
Large Federation cottages with good bones, original detailing, high ceilings and palatial rooms are getting harder to come by. The Sydney cottage Elaine Richardson Architect was employed to transform possessed all these enviable qualities, as well as
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The Good Life
From the spacious living areas and multipurpose media room to the inviting swimming pool flanked by a well-equipped cabana, this is a home designed for easy living. Light-filled and airy, it is home to a professional couple with two young girls and a
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Size No Obstacle
Having very limited space with which to work (particularly by Australian standards), the resident of this two-bedroom apartment in the UK applied her knowledge and love of colour, accessories, spatial intelligence and art to making her home feel luxu
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High Beams
Torquay House is a unique surfcentric holiday home capable of accommodating couples and large groups of up to 20 saltyhaired surfers. Architecture firm buck&simple completed the project in November 2019, and we sat down with cofounder Kurt Crisp to p
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We’re Yelling Timber
Providing a modern refresh for a waterfront property, Graham Wilson of Smart Joinery has brought functionality, continuity and a new look to this home. Owned by a young couple who work remotely, the home is their sanctuary and needed to be easy to ma
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Holiday Haven
The Isle of Capri’s skyline is more sky than line. High-rises are looked down upon and, unlike surrounding Gold Coast suburbs, this geographical sweet spot evokes a sleepy seaside atmosphere. Dotted with waterfront domiciles both old and new, the are
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Winter Wrap-up
From warm winter accents and beautiful hand-crafted knitted throws to funky terrazzo furniture, luxurious velvet and neutrals with generous splashes of colour — there are plenty of new winter looks in furniture and decor that are set to sizzle this s
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Expert Tips
Want to chase the winter blues away as soon as possible? Here are some tips from those in the know to inspire you “I change my towels between summer and winter. There’s something a lot more cosy and texturally appealing about thicker towels in winter
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Handle The Heat
If you were of the opinion that the only purpose of a fireplace is to provide heat, you’d be dead wrong. There’s a reason Netflix has the popular Fireplace for Your Home series and YouTube features 10-hour-long fireplace videos racking up 18 million-
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Heating From The Ground Up
If you don’t have much space for a fireplace or you just want toasty toes in the bathroom, an alternative option is underfloor heating, which works from the ground up. This undoubtedly has its perks, whether it’s taking the edge off cold tiles underf
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Efficiency With Energy
Sustainability is always something to consider, and with the constant research and development of products, the latest models tend to be the most effective and therefore sustainable. “As a rule, older fireplaces are dirtier and less efficient than ne
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Electric Feels
While winter calls for cosy evenings spent indoors with a fireplace at your feet, the eff ort involved in setting up said fire might not be quite as appealing. Combining all the benefits of electric fireplaces with the beauty of a wood-fired flame is
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Japanese Sensibility
Having recently returned from a holiday in Japan, the owners of this home were conditioned to the experience of the wet room setting that’s unique to the Japanese culture. The tradition is that the shower is used for rinsing first, followed by soakin
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When Modern Meets Monochrome
Inspired by the balance between function, beauty and simplicity, this Canberra home is brought to life by a contrasting colour palette and minimalist style. Maria Cerne, principal of Studio Black Interiors and designer of this house, says the spaces
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Green Therapy
Part of a total interior renovation, the kitchen in this home was stuck in the 1980s, dark and foreboding with poor space planning and traffic flow, minimal storage and tired joinery. Engaging St James Whitting for the makeover, the client presented
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Soft Industrial
Faced with the daunting task of renovating a rare untouched Federation property, the owners needed a contemporary kitchen that would remain in keeping with the rest of the house. A large extension at the rear of the existing house has been added to m
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Best Of The Best
As one of the world’s toughest pullout mixer hoses, Faucet Strommen’s S-Flex sets a new standard in kitchen mixer performance. Constructed from fine brass and available in a range of colour finishes such as matt black, antique brass and raw brushed b
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Contemporary Coastal
Marrying contemporary and coastal design with an architectural twist, this striking kitchen boasts both aesthetic appeal and high-end functionality. Eliesha was approached by the homeowners to create a unique space in celebration of their sea change
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The Right White
All-white kitchens have been popular for decades and will continue to grace magazine pages for years to come. White is a popular colour (or reflection of light, to be technical) — it’s a safe option for most, ideal for outstanding architecture and a
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Creative Selection
1/ Brendan began his career as a comedian, but these days he shuns the comedic limelight and spends his day creating inspiring and masterful artworks in the hills of northern New South Wales. His influences are many and varied, including Alfred Walla
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Petra Meikle De Vlas
When Petra Meikle de Vlas’s school teacher gave her work a nod of approval in art class, Petra almost fell off her chair. “I was never good at anything; I was a bit naughty at school, I went for the social side of things, so it was a shock when my ar
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Margaret Ackland
Margaret Ackland’s work has spanned many decades; it’s immersive, reflective and poignant. Indeed, this talented artist says art for her is “a total obsession”. “At the very least I paint a small watercolour each day,” she says. “It’s a calming and m
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Homage To Oscar
Oscar Niemeyer was a renowned Brazilian architect who was one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture as we know it today. Oscar’s work is well known for its use of abstract curves that complement nature’s natural landscapes. Thi
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Product Spotlight
Make the most of your home’s natural light with blinds that are smarter, simpler and more convenient. With the next generation of Luxaflex PowerView Motorisation, beautiful shades are now more intelligent than ever before. Enjoy seamless, whole-home
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Things I Love
Andrea Higgs creates and delivers interior design experiences — tours, workshops and presentations — through her business OLIO Interiors. OLIO means “a miscellaneous collection of things” and sums up the personal, layered, eclectic homes Andrea loves

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