Issue 25.4 2023

Home Design

Interior and Exterior Design

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Home Design
Editor April Ossington Hamptons Editor Natalee Bowen Deputy Editor Louise Smithers Contributors Lauren Clarke, Carrol Baker Designers Martha Rubazewicz, Kate Atkinson Advertising Sales Managers Advertising Enquiries & Bookings NSW Advertising Team Le
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Ed’s LETTER
Welcome to the design issue. Is it time to revamp your home office space? Whether your WFH area is the corner of your bedroom or an entire dedicated room, we will show you how to create an inspiring working zone or home office that will get your crea
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Design SOCIETY
The Australian-born contemporary furniture design company Tait has this year weathered 30 years in the industry to emerge as an advocate for design, high performance and craftsmanship. Tait began when husband and wife duo Gordon and Susan Tait notice
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OUT & ABOUT
Art and interior design go together like sausages and barbecues. So when the two are combined, we start salivating like an empty-bellied punter at a backyard barbie. Sunday Salon (an online platform connecting budding collectors with emerging Austral
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Five Of The Best candle Holders
The Aristotle candle holders join acclaimed Australian designer Greg Natale’s family of jewellery-like accessories in brilliant, shimmering brass. Inspired by ancient Greek columns and torchieres, the candle holders reimagine classical architectural
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Coffee Tables
The Erskine coffee table: designed in Australia, made in Italy and ideal for your living room. Inspired by the undulating topography of Erskine Falls in Victoria, this coffee table is a member of the gorgeous Erskine collection from Australian furnit
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Creative Style
When it comes to styling, soft furnishings are a great place to start. You can’t go past the cushion! A cushion range can make the entire home; however, it may also give you grief if your partner doesn’t understand the value of the cushion. Mixing a
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Win Big!
In this issue of Home Design, we’ve got 15 prizes to give away to 15 lucky readers, from premium air-conditioning and trendy art to cutting-edge furniture and stylish flooring. For a chance to win one of these home must-haves, all you have to do is v
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Rug Up
LUXURY LOOKS MID-TIER MAGIC STYLE THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK
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Workplace Wonders
When Australia was in the grips of the global pandemic, many of us worked from home, etching out a space where we could, taking over spare bedrooms, reclaiming part of the kitchen bench, or turning an attic space or nook under the stairs into a compa
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Electric Perfection
Destined to become the light of your life and warm the cockles of your heart, the new Rinnai ES Series represents the epitome of electric fires. Cutting-edge technology and innovation underpin the success and superiority of the ES Series. Providing i
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Tale As old As Time
Some buildings are steeped in history. This home in Victoria’s Ballarat is one such place, with more than 100 years of love, laughter and living experienced within its four walls. Yet a house doesn’t exist for that long without experiencing signs of
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Down To Earth
Step inside the front door of Terra House and you’ll immediately feel a sense of unity. This home in Hawthorn, Melbourne, is a peaceful haven from the hustle and bustle of the city, where earthy colours and intriguing textures come out to play. Yet i
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One World
Many years of history are in the walls of Den Tex Dojo, a historical apartment in Amsterdam. This classic home was built in 1881 and hadn’t been renovated in more than 20 years, resulting in a space that felt closed in and dark. This didn’t suit the
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Window To The Soul, And To The Savings
It’s no secret that the cost of living is on the rise and we’re all looking for ways to save money around the home. Turns out, installing energy-efficient window furnishings can ease the burden on your wallet. Australian government research suggests
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Windows And doors In Renovations
Australians love renovating, but renovations are often fraught with issues. Windows and doors play a critical role in any renovation project. To avoid regrets, it’s important to consider insulation, draughts, natural light, energy efficiency, securit
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Perfectly Imperect
Byron Bay is undoubtedly one of Australia’s most popular vacation destinations. From lush, rolling hinterland to diverse boutiques and Instagram-worthy beaches, Byron has it all — including one of the most relaxing homes in Australia. Sikata House is
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Screen Sensation
The very best home design occurs when not just style and function but also climate are considered. Tropical architecture demands that careful attention is paid to ventilation, with the building’s overall consumption of energy a key factor in design.
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Slice Of paradise
For many Australian families, the passage of time will see them outgrow their home. This could be due to the facilities on offer or a simple change in lifestyle. Regardless of motivation, this maturation can lead to a move even if the house had the p
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Bathroom Bliss
Redoing your bathroom? Building from scratch? Harvey Norman has everything you need to create a bathing beauty fit for your needs and sympathetic to your style. From renovating companies and builders to homeowners on a DIY journey to build their own
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Evenex timber-look Surfaces
Designer F3 Studio Builder Tykon Joinery TT Cabinets + Design Material used Evenex Tuscan Oak Evenex represents the next generation of timber-look surfaces, produced in Italy using best-in-class technologies. The low-pressure laminated woodfibre surf
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New Generation Cork
It’s time to talk cork. We’re not talking “kitchen of the ‘70s” look, we’re talking a fresh, sleek offering from Cork Imports Australia while still embracing all the benefits of traditional cork. Featured inset, is the Calais Alloy tile soon to be se
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Tuf Stuff
Flooring Online’s Aqua-Tuf hybrid flooring range is functional and beautiful. Both waterproof and highly scratch resistant, these boards were designed with the busy Australian household in mind. Featuring a wood-textured, extramatte finished protecti
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Cosy Gas log Fireplaces
The Gas Log Fire Company is one of Melbourne’s leading gas log fire specialists. Keeping homes warm and welcoming for more than 20 years, the renowned company provides an end-to-end solution for homeowners, renovators or industry professionals lookin
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Fire At Will
Providing warmth during the cooler months and a chic aesthetic during the warmer ones, a wood-burning fireplace is the epitome of domestic luxury. The Schots range of wood burners is extensive and includes suspended fires from Tarvos & Atomo, Domina,
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Linea Luxury
The sleek lines and seductive flames of the ADF Linea 100 freestanding fireplace are irresistible. Perfect for larger spaces and open-plan living areas, the wood-burner is capable of heating areas up to 250sqm thanks to its average heat output of 17k
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Creative Selection
1/ This mixed media artist and sculptor is based in Noosa Heads. Her life was significantly influenced growing up in a Catholic household with a profoundly disabled sister, who took eight years to learn to walk and was unable to speak. After high sch
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Karen Chappelow
Outrageous, driven, funny and bonkers — that’s how this talented artist is described by her close friends. Peel back the layers of charisma and passion that make up this dynamic creative and there’s a whole lot more. Her pottery and art studio are tu
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Kendra Sloan
Kendra has been captivated by visual creativity and design for as long as she can remember. “If it wasn’t fashion design I was obsessing about, it was fabrics and textures,” she enthuses. “I grew up with a needle in hand and a sewing machine in front
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Modern And Marvellous
The mid-century modern movement is all about clean lines, simplicity in form and a sense of connection to nature. Its popularity is on the rise, with more homeowners wanting to embrace unfussy interiors, beautiful open-plan spaces and quality furnitu
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It’s All In The Minutiae
So, what’s your dream bathroom look like? Define the look and feel you want and add in functional aspects, along with a splash of panache your way, and you’ve nailed it. There are plenty of hot new looks in vanities and cabinet styles and materials t
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Bespoke Kitchen Perfection
If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then KBK is the best heart surgeon in the country. KBK has been creating custom-designed, Australian-made kitchen cabinetry for its clients’ “forever” homes for 50 years. KBK brings passion and unbeatable expe
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Smooth Move
The owners of this new-build apartment wanted a kitchen with more personality than the plain grey-and-white installation that’d been shown on the plans and was immediately visible from the front door. They opted, instead, for this inviting, curvaceou
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Materials Matter
The owners of this Queens Park courtyard garden wanted to reclaim their uninspiring and unused backyard with a contemporary design that was clean, uncluttered and had a sense of flow. For Trystan Graham, director of Outdoor Establishments, the materi
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Product Spotlight
Introducing the Tru View Bespoke series from Amantii Electric. Representing the ultimate in electric fireplaces, the series uses cutting-edge technology and innovation to provide instant heat, realistic flames and adaptive ambience to your living spa
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Ed’s LETTER
Welcome to the special recap the outstanding flipbook edition of Home Design magazine, where we reveal the Home Design Renovation of the Year! I was so impressed by the volume and quality of home submissions this year. The judges and I had a really h
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Selamanya House
Aaron and Di completed a full-home reno in 2022 in Burleigh Waters, on the Gold Coast. “The original house was very closed in and did not make full use of the amazing canal views,” says Di. “It was dated and ugly. We created an open-plan living set-u
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People’s Choice green Family Home
Everyone thought Claire and Travis Green were crazy when they sold their new build and purchased this house in Matcham, NSW. “The north-facing land is amazing and we could see the potential,” says Claire. “We always said you can make the facade of an
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Runner-up contemporary Canterbury
Elizabeth Rooney’s contemporary renovation is loved because it seamlessly blends modern design elements with traditional features, creating a unique and timeless aesthetic. “The open-concept layout enhances the flow of natural light, giving the space
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Roty Awards Finalist
The previous owners of this Caulfield North renovation had an appreciation for the dwelling’s original Art Deco features, says homeowner David Yan. “The existing front of the house was brought back to life, period features were refreshed and modern s
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A Better Choice For you And The Planet
Our planet has an abundance of renewable natural resources that we can use to build a more enjoyable, healthy and sustainable urban environment. Plant-based materials like timber are renewable and available on a global scale. The natural appearance o
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Where Performance Meets Good Looks
Something homeowners don’t realise is that an air-conditioning system doesn’t have to be a feature of every home. While some people might be holding onto memories of yellowing fans in older homes that only push air to a certain part of the room, the
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Prep Your Home For A Wood-burning Fireplace
So, you’ve decided to invest in a wood-burning fireplace. Congratulations! The next thing you need to know is that Jindara wood heaters are unbeatable in terms of reliability, efficiency, and style — they’ll warm your house effectively and look great
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Transform your Sleep
Emma — The Sleep Company is the world’s leading sleep brand, having won more than 75 awards globally. The Emma Diamond Hybrid and the Emma Comfort have both taken out the top spot in the 2023 Product of the Year Awards in their respective price categ
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Let Me Entertain You
Elevate your home’s entertainment experience with professional advice and class-leading products from Bing Lee. The most crucial element in any home entertainment set-up is the television. Bing Lee stocks the latest and most tech-savvy options on the
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Rigid To The Core: luxury Vinyl Floors
Karndean Designflooring launched Korlok rigid core format flooring in 2018 to immediate success. Since then, it has become a favourite flooring solution among homemakers and designers, not only for its realistic and natural appearance, but also for i
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Entertainer’s Delight
This modern home, renovated by Smith & Sons Ryde, boasts supreme indoor/outdoor flow, an open-plan interior and a pergola-covered outdoor space with seating by the pool. It’s hard to tell just by looking at it, but the previous incarnation of this Sy
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Box Of Tricks
Selecting the perfect mix of skirting, architraves and wall panelling just became a whole lot simpler thanks to Intrim Mouldings’ new Selections in a Box ranges. Each style box contains samples picked for you by experts. One example is the inspiring
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