December 2022

Inside Out

Inspiring Homes with Heart

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How Are You Doing Christmas?
Every year, as the festive season approaches, I start plotting my strategy. For me, this time of year is completely about what’s going on the table. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day all have different celebration identities, so the opportu
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The Cut
Frank Green is a burgeoning reusables brand that’s gone beyond bottles, cups and homewares to launch a cuter-than-pie Pet Collection. Stylish, customisable and made to last, the range includes pet collars and leads in colours you’d wear yourself, plu
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The Cut
Negroni fans rejoice — your new go-to spot for a tipple or two has opened in Sydney’s Surry Hills What happens when a negroni enthusiast and an interior designer open a venue together? A really great-looking negroni-centric aperitivo bar is what. Che
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Whitney Spicer
Working from home certainly has its merits, but it can also come with distractions, especially if you’re a mum to three little boys! And it was with this in mind that still-life artist Whitney Spicer went in search of a dedicated space to paint – awa
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All I Want For Christmas
PHOTOGRAPHY: PRUE RUSCOE (YASMINE), ALNF (ADAM). *CURRENCY CONVERSION CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING. PHOTOGRAPHY: FIONA SUSANTO (JO), MARTINA GEMMOLA (BONNIE) ■
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The More The MERRIER
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Building company owner Beau Small wanted to add warmth to his Queensland kitchen using colours that were reflective of Australian hardwoods. To that end, he chose Oiled Legno laminate by Laminex for the rear cabinetry and island ends, then added more
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Festive Wreaths
For Sydney floral artist Holly Ipsen, true style comes from close consideration of the occasion she’s arranging for. “I focus more on the feeling the client is trying to portray, whether that’s for an intimate dinner at their home or celebrating an o
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Black and white
A well-positioned corner block with views of the mountains, a deceptively generous floor plan oriented to outside living, and a passionate, forward-thinking couple embarking on their first build together. If you’re looking for the secret formula to a
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Everyday Escape
After building an amazing house on 16 hectares in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Beau Small imagined he and his family would stay put for a few years. But then came Covid-19, a buoyant property market and an itch to do another project. “As a builder,
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Loving Less
After living in a tiny one-bedroom apartment during an 18-month work secondment in New York, more space was high on the agenda for Louise and Andrew Newman when they returned to Brisbane in 2006 and started house hunting. But while they wanted plenty
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Beauty Unboxed
When a home is all heritage through and through, the way forward with a renovation is usually clear – because it’s always nice to preserve old bones and beautiful features where possible. But what about a home that is heritage up-front but nonorigina
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Renovate
Grafting a new section onto this Edwardian home was a done deal for owners Tom and Georgie Birch, whose business relationship with architect Justin Northrop meant that a great result was assured. The addition was to provide the mod cons the family ne
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Star Quality
Situated in Wandsworth Common, just south of the Thames, is a four-level house with a glamorous side hustle. While it’s mostly a residence for Australian expat Sommer Pyne and her family, the Victorian-splendour-meets-contemporary-sleek home is often
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What’s New
The festive season calls for one thing: lots of celebratory bubbles. Impress your guests by serving Champagne or sparkling wine in the new Curly flute glasses by &klevering. TS Makers retails them in three sets: two pieces for $79, four pieces for $1
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Come On Over
As one of the founders of hospitality group Sand Hill Road, Tom Birch’s working life revolves around restoring rundown heritage pubs and turning them into some of Melbourne’s most-loved venues. So, it wasn’t at all surprising that an older home with
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Kitchens Of The Future
Michael Drescher, interior design director at DKO, is passionate about creating beautiful kitchens using the best appliances. His brand of choice is ASKO. What is a Future Kitchen? At DKO, we work on myriad projects, including private homes, apartmen
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Out
Accessed from the various living spaces that surround it, this green, multi-purpose space is well loved by the owners. A mixture of native and exotic plant species increase its biodiversity, while reclaimed bricks have found a new home in the paving
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Seeing Double
When the owners of a semi-detached home in inner Sydney began to outgrow their abode, the solution was surprisingly simple. They acquired the adjoining property and voilà – double the space! Architects Welsh + Major designed the second semi to almost
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Alfresco Dining
The owners of this home in Brighton, Victoria, requested a Thai-inspired garden from Eckersley Garden Architecture to remind them of their time spent living in Phuket. Architects Pleysier Perkins then took things a step further by creating an outdoor
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Spritz of Summer
SERVES 6—8 ¼ cup caster sugar¼ cup water¾ cup lemon juice½ cup dry white vermouth½ cup gin (or vodka)3 cups chilled soda waterIce, to serveLong rosemary sprigs, green olives and dried orange slices, to garnish 1 Combine the sugar and water in a small
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Tried And Tested
ELECTROLUX ULTIMATE HOME 500 AIR PURIFIER I have hay fever and dust allergies, plus I live in an old terrace house that has had considerable mould issues this year. In addition, the backyard has lots of trees that produce pollen, which often blows in
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Happy Holidays
It’s our last issue for the year and all we can think about is spending the summer with our families and friends in lovely outdoor settings. Of course, those range from lavish alfresco set-ups like our Yaroomba house (pictured) to chic urban courtyar
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