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JUNE
Cover stories
26 36+ Sublime Sanctuaries Bespoke
bathrooms for your bathing pleasure.
39 Rooms Gone Wild The best from
the animal kingdom.
63 Home HQ It’s chic and warm in here.
134 Evergreen Style Lush gardens from
a city rooftop to a country spread.
Decorating & design

18 Open-Door Policy Stylist Lynda Gardener’s
barn-style cottage is a welcoming haven.
26 Bathe In Beauty Embrace soothing hues and
bespoke pieces to create the ultimate escape
from the daily grind.
36 Ask An Expert How to pick the right fixtures and
finishes for an irresistible bathroom.
38 On Trend: Brass Enrich your home with
touches of this wonderfully warm metal.
39 On Trend: Animalia Embrace the roar
power of a daring animal print.
40 All Sorted Classic-style cabinetry comes into
its own in this storage-filled laundry.
57 Rare Beauty The owners of this spectacular Sydney
home have an extraordinary vehicle in their garage.
Photography by Tom Ferguson.

Shopping 124 Imagine This Clear vision saw a rough diamond
42 9 By Design Heated towel rails. transformed into a covetable, family-friendly home.
44 9 By Design Bathroom side tables.
46 Buyer’s Guide To Benchtop Appliances Gardens
51 Home Comforts The latest and loveliest finds. 134 Healing Place In the hands of a talented landscape
52 Smart Shopper Heating options for your home. designer, a long-neglected block has been reborn.
176 Where To Buy Stockists’ contact details. 140 Sun, Wind And Sky Smart plantings shine in this
spectacular yet low-maintenance rooftop garden.
Houses 144 Have A Ball Topiary tips for every garden.
64 Sitting Pretty A second renovation of this gorgeous 146 Clippings Garden news and to-dos.
Melbourne home means it is now simply perfect.
74 Work, Rest And Play It only took an instant for the Bathroom special
residents of this Perth home to be charmed. 149 From punchy powder rooms to superb family
82 Classic Notes Heritage details shine alongside bathrooms, you’ll find a wealth of inspiration
some clever contemporary inclusions. for the wet zones in your home.
90 Styling Up Fashion was just one factor in the
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s I write this, the legendary David Bowie is on a loop in my head. ‘Ch-ch-
ch-ch changes, turn and face the strange ch-changes…’ Resilience – that
concept we talk about instilling in our children – and our nimbleness
have definitely been tested in 2020. Despite the recent devastation, we
now have to recognise and embrace some incredible and potentially
life-changing outcomes.
Pre Covid-19, many paid scant attention to home and hearth. Waking up early, trying
to cram in some exercise or meditation, rushing to get ready and zooming out of the
house (that we are working hard to afford to live in), and, if we’re lucky, catch glimpses
of family and friends. Any household things that needed attention like the overflowing
life-sapping drawer, chipped wall, dead plant, or tired room took a back seat… Over the
last months, morning preparation has been a little easier. Meetings are on Zoom, and
with no commute, breakfast has been healthier. An old-school coffee might be your
beverage of choice over the usual brew from your hipster barista. Your abode might be
looking more loved due to the multitasking afforded by working from home, and your
mind, while probably harbouring some anxiety about the future, might be feeling a little
less cluttered with some more order in the house. The transition back to a relatively
normal life is going to be exciting and we will never be the same.
Technology and soul-enriching creative pursuits have collided epically. We’ve all noticed
the interest in fermenting and feeding a sourdough starter, with everything from kneading
the dough to unveiling the perfect loaf all documented on social media. Content creation
is where it’s at: whether it’s envy-inducing, informative or simply eye-candy, we are all
publishers. I love seeing clips of newly tech-empowered grandparents going to extraordinary
and humorous lengths to stay in touch with their grandchildren. People have embraced
the miracles of technology to work productively while reconnecting with home, family,
and earthy pursuits like gardening, cooking, reading, craft, and lengthier self-care rituals.
Speaking of elevating grooming rituals – how sacred is the bathroom? When you are
“When YOU sharing your work and home space 24 hours a day, that cool, tiled room becomes nirvana.
If you are thinking of sprucing up your bathing sanctuary, take a look at the stunning
ARE sharing bathrooms from some of Australia’s leading designers starting on page 149. If you are
your home and not after a full overhaul, our sublime decorating shoot will give you some ideas from
adding artwork or a fabulous piece of furniture to getting some luxe new linen – page 26.
workspace, In my teens it seemed pretty easy to be au courant: latest book? Read. Latest film? Seen.
Latest album? Heard. Now it is impossible to be abreast of every hot new release, so we
the bathroom are all editors and curate what we decide to imbibe. If you are reading this – thank you,
becomes a as I know you have H&G on your must-read list. Enjoy the abundance of beautiful homes
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SANCTUARY.”
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Editor in chief Tanya Buchanan
Creative director Antonietta Panuccio
Deputy editor Elizabeth Wilson
Interiors editor Kate Nixon
Senior features editor Sarah Pickette
Content/production editor Tamarah Pienaar
Homes group coordinator Matilda Ringrose
ART & STYLE

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Junior designer Sophie Wilson
Image retoucher/designer Matus Kundrat
CONTRIBUTORS
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Downes, Elise Elliott, Tom Ferguson, Anna Flanders, Martina Gemmola, Nic Gossage,
Simon Griffiths, Armelle Habib, Maree Homer, Holly Irvine, Leta Keens, Andrew
Lehmann, Olga Lewis, Ryan Linnegar, Georgia Madden, Heather Nette King,
Tess Newman-Morris, Chris Pearson, Ashley Pratt, Dion Robeson, Prue Ruscoe,
Steve Ryan, Bek Sheppard, Anson Smart, Sue Stubbs, Derek Swalwell, Kristina
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Drought, bushfire and now coronavirus isolation...

What a mixture to deal with, all in the space of a
few months! Sitting here, looking out over the town,
rejoicing in the lush green growth that has regenerated
since the recent rains, drought and bushfires forgotten
for us (even though many are still suffering) restores
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The magazine has brought me so much in Escape plan
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‘open homes’ are amazing. Thank you. both a challenge and a blessing – for all of us.
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A fresh new edition of H&G always brings they can be. My moments of escapism come new Melbourne home, a beautiful
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lucky enough to have my friendly local to sit down with a pot of tea and the latest while ideas for compact courtyards
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newsagent bring the latest issue, along with copy of H&G and ponder which jobs to
a few other essentials, to my car window as tackle next. Maybe a blue feature wall?
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Open-door policy
Stylist Lynda Gardener’s barn-style cottage proves
good things indeed come in small packages.
STO RY Elizabeth Wilson | ST Y LI N G Sibella Court | P HOTOGR AP HY Mikkel Vang
at home with H G
Salvaged windows from an old

schoolhouse lend a storied quality to the
barn and send light streaming through
the interiors. Dining table, HK Living.
Mushroom stools, Globe West. African
masks and vase, secondhand and
vintage finds. OPPOSITE Split-style
barn doors are located at either end of
the home. “The top half of one side
opens up to views of the garden, filling
the place with sun and air,” says interior
designer and owner Lynda Gardener.
Side table, pendant lights and baskets
are treasures Lynda had in storage from
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“ W H I T E M A K E S E V E RY T H I N G S H I N E . T H E S PAC E L O O K S B I G G E R , L I G H T E R A N D L OV E L I E R .”
LY N D A G A R D E N E R , O W N E R / S T Y L I S T
at home with H G
S
ome people have a gift for creating beautiful
interiors. They can take a modest space
and conjure a gorgeous, emotive, tactile
environment filled with make-you-smile
touches.StylistLyndaGardenerisavirtuoso,
and her latest home project is a shining example.
Located in the main street of Daylesford, Victoria,
on a narrow block measuring 30x7 metres, sits her
newly built one-bedroom property. From the outside,
it’s a simple structure built in the traditional barn
vernacular,withahigh-pitchedceilingandsplitstable
doors. Open the doors and you enter a portal into a
warm, calm, perfectly curated world filled with
plants,curiositiesandcollections.“Iwantedtocreate
aconservatory feel,with greenery,loads of whiteand
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Lynda loves the serenity of the
exposed beams,” says Linda. “It’s spacious, open whitewashed interior. The coathooks were custom-made by
and an all-round happy place to be in.” the builder, Rob Roy. The kitchen is a simple inline layout with
Lyndaiswell-knowntoMelburniansfortheEmpire concrete benchtop and open shelving. Concrete kitchen sink,
Vintage homewares store she operated there for 24 Schots Home Emporium. OPPOSITE “I always use concrete for the
kitchen benchtop – it’s raw and basic. Not everyone loves it because
years. She closed the store four years ago and now it’s porous and consequently stains but that’s what I love about it.
co-managesInsideStoryStudio,aninteriordecorating I like a sense of history and character in a home.” FAB 28
business. She’s also a serial renovator and owns > refrigerator, Smeg. Cooker, Glem. Tap, Bunnings.

five boutique getaways. Most of these homes have
been old places that Lynda has bought, revived and
decorated in her signature vintage style. The barn is
her first new build, which came into being after a
spontaneous land purchase.
The rectangular block it sits on is located next door
to ‘The White House’ – the best-known of Lynda’s
bespokehomes,whichshehasownedfor15years–and
itwasformerlyaneighbour’sdriveway.“Theneighbour’s
property had two entrances and this driveway wasn’t
being used,” explains Lynda. “I made an off-the-cuff
remark about buying it and before I knew it I was the
owner of this long, narrow piece of land.” To make the
purchase viable, she needed to build on the plot. “I
wantedtobuildsomethingsimpleandaffordable,”she
says. “It had to be 20x5 metres, so a barn was perfect.”
Lyndadesignedtheweatherboardstructureherself,
enlisting a local builder to construct it. She conceived
it as a rectangular box with a bathroom ‘pod’ at
the centre of the home. “Placing the pod in the middle
creates an open-plan kitchen/dining/living zone
at the front and privacy for the bedroom at the
rear.” Multi-paned windows salvaged from an old
schoolhouse extend down one side of the barn and
give it a light-filled, conservatory feel.
Thewalls,ceilingandexposedbeamsarelimewashed
in Bleached White, a colour Lynda created in
collaboration with Bauwerk Colour. “White makes
everything shine,” she says. “It’s the best canvas to
showoffyourinteriorstyleandlook.Here,itenhances
the feeling of spaciousness. You walk in and it looks
bigger than it is, and feels light and lovely.”
Offsetting the white are layers – linens, timbers,
rattan and cane – of natural textures in warm tones.
Glossy plants play a key role: “I wanted to play up that
conservatory feel,” says Lynda. “It’s calming with the
white walls and green leaves everywhere.”
The kitchen is a simple inline layout with concrete
benchtops, open shelving and a splashback of
handmade tiles that were a serendipitous find: “They
were end-of-the-line stock and a little faulty, but that
made them affordable and gave them character,” she
says. “Imperfect is perfect for me.”
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Lynda is joined on the roomy sofa by her
friends, fellow stylists Louella Boîtel-Gill (left) and Sibella Court. The barn – dubbed ‘Room+Board’ – is a departure
Authentic 1970s Arabiaware ceramics and vintage cutlery add fromLynda’ssignaturelook.“It’sanewbuild,soithas
to the character of this treasure-filled home. OPPOSITE Lynda’s a more contemporaryfeel, butthere areplenty of little
plan to paint the barn black was rejected by the local council vintagetreasures,”shesays.“It’slayeredandpersonal
so she opted for Colorbond Woodland Grey on the roof and
weatherboards. Plantings at the front include a young hedge and still has that mix of old and new I love.” >
of Pittosporum ‘Silver Sheen’ with two potted bunya pines at Room+Board is available to rent;
the front door. For Where to Buy, see page 176. www.roomandboard.com.au.
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“ T H E R E I S S O M E T H I N G S I M P L E A N D H O N E S T A B O U T A B A R N .” LY N D A
H G AT HOME WITH
LIFE & ST YLE

Lynda shares some first and favourite things.
FIRST ADULT HOME? A gorgeous Victorian
weatherboard in Brunswick, Melbourne.
BUCKET-LIST DESTINATION? Portugal. And I can
never get sick of Venice (2) for its beauty. It took my
breath away many years ago and I need to go back.
BEST MEAL EVER I have so many favourite
haunts, mostly small places hidden in streets
around Melbourne: Napier Quarter (1) and
Marion Wine Bar (5) in Fitzroy, and City Wine in thhe
city… I adore tiny, out-of-the-way places.
DREAM CAR Mercedes 280SL Pagoda roadster (4 4).
It’s timeless and I am so very proud to own OV
V E R S E A S T R AV E L
one. There is no other in my eyes! I S M Y PA S S I O N .
I’D CROSS THE WORLD TO Visit any country 3
I have not been to before. Overseas travel
is my passion.
FAVOURITE FLOWERS Hydrangeas (9) or anythinng
hand-picked from the garden.
FAVOURITE MUSICIANS Nick Cave, Nouvelle
Vague, Serge Gainsbourg (7) and Cat Power.
FAVOURITE FASHION LABELS I don’t usually 4
stick to one, I am forever changing. But I’ve always
10 loved Scanlan Theodore (3) and small Melbourne
9 labels such as Before March and Morrison. 5
11 FAVOURITE SCENT Le Labo Santal 33 (11).
ALL-TIME FAVOURITE FILMS Anything by
Wes Anderson or movies directed by Tom Ford, especially
I A M I N S P I R E D BY P EO P L E J U ST A Single Man and Nocturnal Animals. I loved The Joker,
Gattaca and Farinelli too.
D O I N G T H E I R OW N T H I N G .
WHICH INTERIOR DESIGNERS INSPIRE YOU?
I am inspired by people – stylists, creators, retailers
or individuals – just doing their own thing and are
Photography by Mikkel Vang (portrait and tableware),

8 absolutely passionate about what they do. Interior
designers I admire are Carole Whiting, Hecker Guthrie,
Sibella Court (6) and my dear friend Louella Boîtel-Gill
(8, and pictured with Lynda at top left).
6
A DESIGNER HOMEWARE PIECE I COVET IS… Sibella Court (6), Getty Images (2, 4)
Vintage portraits – always.
SOMETHING I’D LIKE TO PURCHASE NOW IS…
I collect vintage cocktail rings (10), so they are always
on my wish list! #

Bathe in B E AU T Y
Surround yourself with soothing touches to create
the ultimate relaxing retreat.
ST Y L IN G Kate Nixon | P HOTO GR A P H Y Kristina Soljo

D e c or at i ng
Stylist’s assistants Nicholas Bryan-Brown & Roberta Galllo. Shot on location at Casa by Studio Kate.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Salvatori stone parquet tile, $620/m², Boffi Studio. DW soap dispenser, $565, Becker Minty.
Turbinaria coral, $155, Boyd Blue. Calligraphy brush, stylist’s own. Royal & Langnickel sea-silk sponge, $10, Art Supplies
Australia (throughout). Soap, stylist’s own. DW soap stand, $140, Becker Minty. Plat-eau stone tray with marble vessel, $675,
Boffi Studio. Inlay box, $65, Orient House. Linen towel with fringe, stylist’s own. Raw cotton foliage, Mandalay Flowers.
Versailles French oak panel flooring, $600/piece, Enoak (throughout). OPPOSITE, IN NICHE From left Crokia foliage,
Mandalay Flowers. Kharal marble bowl, $255, Orient House. The Golden One artwork by Michael Taylor, $5300,
.M Contemporary. Vintage mosaic box, $425, Becker Minty. Ormaggio a Morandi ceramic vessel, $815, Boffi Studio.
Mid-Century vessel, POA, Tamsin Johnson. Tribal resin table lamp with linen shade, $550, Bloomingdales Lighting. Fireplace
with Marmorino finish by Idea Creations and built by iBuild. FOREGROUND From left Sussex ‘Voda’ brushed-brass bath filler
with hand shower, $3742.20, and Dado Julia DadoQuartz freestanding bath, $5590, Sydney Tap and Bathroomware. Twig
iroko wood bath rack with Cristalplant plate, $1195, Boffi Studio. Coconut bowl, $115, Orient House. French metal stool, $319,
Maison et Jardin. Flocca linen bath towel in Russo Solid, $155, and Kristine linen guest towel, $39, both Hale Mercantile Co.
Uragano chair, $3060, Boffi Studio. Wall painted Wash & Wear in Natural White, $77.90/4L, Dulux.
H G DECORATING
A N A RT F U L D I S P L AY O F B AT H R O O M E S S E N T I A L S S E T S
A C A L M , S O P H I S T I C AT E D TO N E F O R T H E W H O L E S PAC E .

FROM LEFT Rokumaru ash coat stand, $1745, Boffi Studio. Society Limonata cotton robe, $560, Ondene. Wall
niches by iBuild. Macrame basket, $120, Orient House. Aura Home waffle hand towel, $24.95, Sydney Design Agency.
Mid-Century Italian mirror, $3200, Tamsin Johnson. Classic French bronze spout, $795, Parterre. Vintage baby bath,
$325, and folding table, $395, both Orient House. Morocco 3 wool mat, $990/m², Robyn Cosgrove. IN NICHE, TOP
SHELF Slope bowl and spoon, $100/set, Orient House. Closer to the Moon sculpture by Bettina Willner-Browne, $1800,
Saint Cloche. MIDDLE SHELF Begonia in pot, Mandalay Flowers. Plat-eau bamboo and brass soap dish, $770/3-piece
bathroom set, Boffi Studio. Flocca linen bath towels, $155 each, Hale Mercantile Co. BOTTOM SHELF From left Buhera
basket, $220, and Portuguese ceramic vessel, $160, both Orient House. Omaggio a Morandi vessel, $815, Boffi Studio.
Socli French Centri Storici limewash wall finish by Idea Creations. OPPOSITE, TOP SHELF From left Candlestick, $80,
Orient House. Ceramic jug, $139, Casa by Studio Kate. Atta woven bowl, $50, Orient House. Flocca linen hand towels,
$65 each, and bath towel, $155, all Hale Mercantile Co. SECOND SHELF From left Preserved hydrangeas, Mandalay
Flowers. Ceramic urn, $105, Casa by Studio Kate. Portuguese vessel, $160, Orient House. Leather coaster, $30 (includes
matching placemat), 1803. Plat-eau marble toothbrush holder, $385, Boffi Studio. Golf-plated nail brush, $29.95,
Becker Minty. BOTTOM SHELF Montgomery faux-marble urn, $575, Boyd Blue. Macrame basket, $120, Orient House. >
Floor installed by Italian Art Flooring; 0424 548 324.
H G DECORATING

FROM LEFT Untitled artwork by Mark Hislop, $2000, Wagner Contemporary. Cardo glazed-
terracotta wall tiles, $370/m², Aeria Country Floors. Tiling by iBuild. Vanity by Idea Creations, built
by Kreative Kitchens. ON VANITY From left Flocca linen bath towel, $155, Hale Mercantile Co. Tofu
terracotta bowl, $140, Orient House. Plat-eau bamboo and brass toothbrush holder, $770/3-piece
bathroom set, and Fontane Bianchi make-up mirror, $910, both Boffi Studio. Visual Comfort
‘Dover’ iron table lamp with linen shade, $550, Bloomingdales Lighting. Wooden brush, stylist’s
own. Michael Verheyden travertine canister, $640, Ondene. OPPOSITE, FOREGROUND From left
Curtain in Lino Antico linen fabric, POA, Westbury Textiles. Bisque Petal pendant light, $738,
Sydney Design Agency. Sussex ‘Voda’ brushed-brass bath filler with hand shower, $3742.20, and
Dado Julia bath, $5590, Sydney Tap and Bathroomware. Flocca linen bath towel in Russo Solid,
$155, and Kristine linen guest towel, $39, both Hale Mercantile Co. Twig iroko wood bath rack with
Cristalplant plate, $1195, Boffi Studio. Coconut bowl, $115, Orient House. French metal stool, $319,
Maison et Jardin. Twig iroko wood stand, $1085, Boffi Studio. Aura Home chambray towel in
Cinnamon, $29.95, Sydney Design Agency. Linen tea towel, $33, Maison et Jardin. Indiana linen
cushion, $355, Boyd Blue. Uragano chair, $3060, Boffi Studio. Berber 3 cashmere and silk mat, POA,
Robyn Cosgrove. IN NICHE From left Crokia foliage, Mandalay Flowers. Kharal marble bowl, $255,
Orient House. The Golden One artwork by Michael Taylor, $5300, .M Contemporary. Vintage
mosaic box, $425, Becker Minty. Ormaggio a Morandi ceramic vessel, $815, Boffi Studio. Mid-
Century vessel, POA, Tamsin Johnson. Visual Comfort ‘Dover’ iron table lamp with linen shade,
$550, Bloomingdales Lighting. Fireplace by Idea Creations and built by iBuild. >
H G DECORATING
Going Through artwork by Min Woo Bang, $3500, Wagner
Contemporary. Curtain in Hidra polyester fabric, POA,
Westbury Textiles. Rattan tissue box, $65, Orient House. Brass
drinks table, $1400, Tamsin Johnson. Tondo freestanding bath
spout, $1015, and Seed ceramic pedestal basin, $5010, both
Parisi. Aura Home cotton hand towel, $24.95, Sydney Design
Agency. Vase, both stylist’s own. Bleached and preserved palm
fronds, Mandalay Flowers. Perrin & Rowe ‘Country’ soap
dispenser, $313.65, The English Tapware Company. Indian
marble plate, $100, Orient House. Lido ottoman, $695, Coco
Republic. Italian Moka tone cobblestones, $380/m², Aeria
Country Floors. Tiling by iBuild. OPPOSITE French 1930s brass
hat rack, $4200, Tamsin Johnson. The Early Swimmers artwork
by Eleanor Millard, $2000, Wagner Contemporary. Shanxi
timber bench, $1150, Orient House. French 1960s stool, $1700,
Tamsin Johnson. ON RACK From left Aura Home waffle hand
towel in Natural, $19.95, and bath towel in Dove, $49.95, both
Sydney Design Agency. Flocca linen bath towel in Tempest,
$155, Hale Mercantile Co. Atta round basket, $65, square
basket, $70, and tissue box, $65, all Orient House. Aura Home
‘Paros’ bath towel in Tobacco, $24.95, Sydney Design Agency.
ON BENCH From left Copper watering can, $299, vintage
French bread board, $210, and timber washboard, $129, all
Maison et Jardin. Michael Verheyden marble tray, $1350,
Ondene. Casuarina foliage, Mandalay Flowers. The Water
Monopoly ‘Rockwell’ wall-mounted basin, $1181.80, and Perrin
& Rowe ‘Contemporary’ brass tap set, $869.10, all The English
Tapware Company. ON STOOL Slope bowl and spoon, $100/
set, and Indian marble platter, $50, all Orient House.
ON FLOOR Balinese rattan bowl, $130, Orient House. Kristine
linen guest towel, $39, Hale Mercantile Co. Cicim wool kilim,
$1025, Orient House. >

U S E A RT A S YO U W O U L D
ELSEWHERE IN THE HOME.
C O N S I D E R T H E OV E R A L L PA L E T T E ,
S C A L E A N D P L AC E M E N T, A N D
TA K E C A R E TO P R OT E C T YO U R
PRECIOUS PIECE FROM STEAM
A N D WAT E R W I T H VA R N I S H O R
A S U I TA B L E F R A M E .
H G DECORATING

ON WALL Vintage French ceramic wall sconce, $6400/pair, Tamsin Johnson. What might have been and what
has been X artwork by Leah Fraser, $1450, Arthouse Gallery. Arch by iBuild. Wall finished in Meoded
‘Tonachino Half White Duck’ by Idea Creations. FOREGROUND From left Raw cotton foliage, Mandalay
Flowers. Portuguese vessel, $160, Orient House. Brodware ‘Yokato’ tap set, $1145, Sydney Tap and
Bathroomware. Aura Home ‘Paros’ cotton hand towel, $24.95, Sydney Design Agency. Indian marble wash
basin, $630, Orient House. Plat-eau bamboo and brass soap dish, $770/3-piece bathroom set, Boffi
Studio. Italian Moka cobblestones, $380/m², Aeria Country Floors. OPPOSITE Vintage timber bookshelf,
$1450, Orient House. Tantra candle pot, $264, Sydney Design Agency. Brass and steel ashtray (used as
toilet roll holder), $980, Tamsin Johnson. The Water Monopoly ‘Lonsdale’ toilet pan, $1318, timber toilet
seat, $631.80, and Aquadomo dual-flush push plate, $904.55, all The English Tapware Company. Blarney
wool mat, $990/m², Robyn Cosgrove. Vintage French iron sconce, $2400/three, The Vault Sydney. ON
BOOKSHELF, TOP Tate marble and metal table lamp with glass shade, $300, Bloomingdales Lighting.
Bisque ‘Urli’ marble bowl, $158, Sydney Design Agency. FIRST SHELF Bisque ‘Ilala’ basket, $111, Sydney
Design Agency. Preserved amaranthus foliage, Mandalay Flowers. Balinese pumpkin pot, $190, Orient
House. SECOND SHELF Cane basket (2-piece set), POA, Tamsin Johnson. Flocca linen hand towel, $65,
and bath towel, $155, both Hale Mercantile Co. THIRD SHELF From left Italian ceramic bowl, $1200,
Tamsin Johnson. Square marble plate, $100, Orient House. Vintage brass and copper candleholders, $475/
pair, Becker Minty. Plat-eau bamboo and brass toothbrush holder, $770/3-piece bathroom set, Boffi
Studio. FOURTH SHELF Flocca linen bath towels, $155 each, Hale Mercantile Co. Cane basket (2-piece
set), POA, Tamsin Johnson. BOTTOM SHELF Ravi blown-glass votive holder, $77, Westcliffe parchment box
(top), $485, and Clifton laminated raffia box, $530, all Boyd Blue. For Where to Buy, see page 176. #
Ask an expert
SO FRESH,
SO CLE A N
Invest in the details to create a bathroom
that really sings, writes Kate Nixon.
Rooms designed by Kate Nixon/Studio Kate; www.studiokate.com.au or @studio_kate_.

Photography by Maree Homer. For Where to Buy, see page 176.
T he bathroom is one of the most-used

rooms in the house and often the most
expensive space to renovate when you
consider the cost per square metre. While a
neutral palette has broad appeal, a splash of
choices for lighting (both decorative and task),
artwork, storage, wall and floor finishes are as
important in the bathroom as elsewhere in your
home. For a cohesive finish, take palette cues
from the kitchen. #
considered colour and a few key fixtures and Send decor questions (with name and address)
fittings will elevate your everyday experience to H&G Advice, PO Box 4088, Sydney, NSW
and deliver a great return on investment. Your 1028 or email H&[email protected].
DECORATING H G
Programma Simple vanity with granite
top and WK6 mirror, all Boffi Studio.
BELOW LEFT Martyn Lawrence Bullard
‘Royal Fernery’ wallpaper, Radford.
Mirror, Domo. BELOW RIGHT Tiles,
Aeria Country Floors. Towel, ceramic
and tray, all Casa by Studio Kate.
OPPOSITE Brodware ‘Yokato’ tapware,
Sydney Tap & Bathroomware. Wall
light, Articolo Lighting.
A bathroom should always Fresh ideas & easy updates

have at least one decorative ✚ Mix different metals to enhance visual interest and depth.
light fitting. ✚ Think about grout. I love pairing rustic tiles with sand cement, but there’s
a rainbow of colours to choose from.
✚ Paint and wallpaper present the quickest, most cost-effective update for
bathrooms. Bold wallpaper works wonders in powder rooms (below, left).
✚ Tapware can date a bathroom so look for classic lines and finishes.
✚ Select a quality feature tile for the floor or walls and mix with inexpensive
standard tiles to achieve maximum bang for buck.
✚ Reinvigorate the space with foliage or flowers, freshly picked and popped
into a vase, pot, cup or toothbrush holder.
✚ Baskets are a great way to bring texture to a bathroom
and neatly store toilet paper, spare towels and trinkets.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Cameo

mirror with built-in lighting and
shelf, $1695, Parisi. Padma sconce, OR TRY THESE…
POA, Arteriors. Zoe basin, $1050, Wynstan Custom fit roman and roller
Koskela. Antique Brass toilet roll blinds with unique prints and textures.
holder, $45.45, Light in the Box. Luxaflex Window Fashions High-
Pietra D’Avola Raw tile, $620/m², quality privacy, light filtering, blockout
Boffi Studio. Hideaway+ in-wall blind fabrics and shutters. Choices
push plate, $133, Reece. Busatti Flooring Great range of waterproof
‘Jakarta’ bath towel, $220, flooring options. Freedom Well-priced
Casa by Studio Kate. accessories. Faucet Strommen
Beautiful Australian tapware.

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Bring a bit of brilliance to your decor with a judicious touch of brass.

1 Gubi ‘F.A.33’ brass-framed mirror (80x58cm), $1759, Surrounding; surrounding.com.au. 2 Arch 01 brass pendant light, about $1542, Douglas
& Bec; douglasandbec.com. 3 Gervasoni ‘Brass 96’ suspension light, $1950, Anibou; www.anibou.com.au. 4 Riyad mantel ornament, $59,
Domayne; www.domayne.com.au. 5 Aerin ‘Charlton’ brass double wall light, $1595, Becker Minty; beckerminty.com. 6 Arc mixer tap, $899, Zip;
zipwater.com. 7 Fold brass table lamp, $2400, Studio Henry Wilson; www.henrywilson.com. 8 Duresta ‘Lewis’ stool with fabric upholstery, $2775,
Domo; www.domo.com.au. 9 Brussels brass easy chair with leather upholstery, $3395, Coco Republic; www.cocorepublic.com.au. 10 Orchid brass
ring, $180, Dinosaur Designs; www.dinosaurdesigns.com.au. 11 Sprout brass neckring, $350, Dinosaur Designs; www.dinosaurdesigns.com.au.
12 Amuneal’s brass pantry, POA, 1stdibs; www.1stdibs.com. #

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Wild homewares and accessories to feed your animal attraction.

1 Lila Narcissa silk pyjamas, $850, Olivia von Halle; oliviavonhalle.com. 2 Les Ottomans ‘Snake’ wooden tray, $135, Amara; au.amara.com.
3 Jane Churchill ‘Animal Tapestry’ viscose-linen fabric, POA, Domus Textiles; www.domustextiles.com. 4 Carnets D’Equateur porcelain breakfast
cup and saucer set, $480, Hermès; www.hermes.com. 5 Leather belt with feline buckle, $835, Gucci; gucci.com. 6 Podevache ‘Lobster’ PVC
placemat, $29, Amara; au.amara.com. 7 Natural Curiosities ‘Animals Playing I’ wall art, $875, Coco Republic; www.cocorepublic.com.au.
8 Thistle and Bird beech stool with Trevira CS fabric upholstery, $5020, Gucci; gucci.com. 9 Panthère de Cartier 18-carat gold ring, $4700,
Cartier; cartier.com.au. 10 Panther Pixel silk scarf, $510, Cartier; cartier.com.au. 11 Cole & Son ‘Leopard Walk’ wallpaper, $220/10m roll,
Wallpaper Direct; www.wallpaperdirect.com.au. #
A L L S ORT E D
Classic-style cabinetry and neutral tones breathed new
life into this dreamy storage-filled laundry.
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The light, fresh palette
amplifies the natural light
and is perfect for a room
dedicated to washing
and cleaning. Placing
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the appliances under the
bench creates a clean- oung Melbourne homeowners
lined look and provides ganaelle and daniel knew they were
ample sorting space.
onto a good thing when they bought
their 1967 brick-veneer home in the city’s
east. The structure was sound, the layout
was good and the rooms were a generous
scale. All they needed to make it truly theirs
was to rejuvenate the interiors.
inspired by Hamptons styling, they set
their sights on creating a modern home with
classic touches, mixing clean-lined cabinetry
with crisp whites and natural tones. They
wanted to strike a balance between
sophisticated, timeless and homely.
When it came to the laundry, ganaelle
and daniel wanted to create a room that
echoed the look and feel of the kitchen and
butler’s pantry. As these rooms are in close
proximity, they felt it was important for the
colour scheme and aesthetics to be
consistent and unified throughout. The
resourceful diY-ers found the answer in
cabinetry from Kaboodle Kitchen.
in keeping with the Hamptons theme,
they opted for doors in the shaker-style
Alpine profile. A two-tone palette – nougat
Truffle for the overhead cabinets, soft-grey
Cremasala for the base cabinetry – adds
visual interest. Both colours are from
Kaboodle’s premium thermoformed range
of doors. A Mayonella laminate benchtop
completes the picture.
The laundry is smart, streamlined and
ultra practical thanks so generous storage
and bench space. “We were able to maximise
every centimetre of the room and the
overhead cabinets gave us optimum storage,”
says ganaelle. “Having the appliances under
the bench gave us ample bench space too.
We just love this laundry.” #
HE DETAILS
Overhead cupboard doors are in Nougat Truffle and base cabinet doors
are in Cremasala, both colours from Kaboodle Kitchen’s scratch-resistant
premium thermoformed range. The doors feature an Alpine profile. Walls
painted Dulux Natural White.
The Mayonella laminate benchtop gives the impression of marble. “It’s
perfect for budget-conscious renovators,” says Kaboodle’s marketing
communications manager, Briony Mikrou.
Kaboodle Kitchen; www.kaboodle.com.au.
H G SHOPPING
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H E AT E D T OW E L R A IL S
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1 Milli ‘Pure’ vertical heated towel rails in Matt Black, $1850/three, Reece; www.reece.com.au. 2 Otto heated towel rail in Brushed Copper,
$329.90, ABI; www.abiinteriors.com.au. 3 Avenir Hybrid heated towel ladder, $952, Cass Brothers. 4 Hawthorn Hill towel warmer in Chrome,
$3550, The English Tapware Company; www.englishtapware.com.au. 5 Milli ‘Pure’ vertical heated towel rail in Rose Gold, $906, Reece;
www.reece.com.au. 6 Forme ‘Premium Tranquillity’ heated towel rail, $915, Harvey Norman; www.harveynorman.com.au. 7 S60SSB heated
towel ladder in Brushed Brass, $2545, Thermogroup; www.thermogroup.com.au. 8 Forme ‘Free Standing’ heated towel rail, $89, Bunnings;
www.bunnings.com.au. 9 Roll vertical heated towel rail in Matt Black, $550, Rogerseller; www.rogerseller.com.au. #

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BAT HR O OM SIDE TA BL E S
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1 Lincoln Junior rattan side table, $229, Oz Design Furniture; ozdesignfurniture.com.au. 2 Bodhi timber side table with lavastone top,
$299, Freedom; www.freedom.com.au. 3 Hay ‘Bowler’ steel and granite side table, $530, Designstuff; designstuff.com.au. 4 Pebble fibrestone
side table, $529, Vorsen; www.vorsen.com.au. 5 Idaho side table with timber shelves, $595, Papaya; www.papaya.com.au. 6 White Wash timber
stool, $395, Harpers Project; harpersproject.com. 7 Elm milking stool, $199.95, Provincial Home Living; www.provincialhomeliving.com.au.
8 Font cement side table, $2990, Fanuli; www.fanuli.com.au. 9 HK Living ‘Retro Webbing’ timber stool with rattan seat, $299, Cranmore
Home & Co; www.cranmorehome.com.au. #

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BE NC H T OP
A P PL I A N C E S
From ‘set and forget’ machines to trusty assistants that will help you
power through meal prep, the latest benchtop appliances are
all about lightening the load, writes Georgia Madden.
Styling by Kate Nixon. Photograph by Maree Homer.
Smeg TSF03BLAU Retro two-slice

toaster in Black, $199, and Smeg
KLF03BLAU Retro electric kettle in
Black, $219, both Appliances Online;
www.appliancesonline.com.au.
shopping H G
S mall kitchen appliances can be an

absolute lifesaver, helping you zip
through time-consuming prep so you
can quickly and easily get dinner on the
table or batch-cook like a pro. With some of
If you want to eat more healthily but can’t
resist a little crunch, the new breed of high-
tech air fryers is sure to appeal. “Air-fryers
are great as they cook quickly with little to
no oil,” says Brown. “They’re not just for
SMOOTH OPERATOR
If you’re in the market for a new
food processor, here are the key
features to look for, says Todd
Gibbons from Appliances Online:
✚ Signs of quality A wide feed
the latest models, you don’t even have to be chips, you can use them for steaks, burgers, chute, multiple attachments,
in the kitchen to prepare a meal – simply chicken nuggets and more.” Philips’ XXL different settings and
stainless-steel blades.
toss the ingredients in and set the machine Digital Air Fryer is a standout option. “It
✚ A powerful motor Motors
to task. You’ll also find models that help hassmartsensorsthat‘read’theingredients range from 650W to 1400W.
you cook more healthily, multitask and/or and automatically set the optimum Higher wattage means more
offer step-by-step guidance. temperature and timing for perfect results. power so you can speed
“People want multifunctionality, which It’s also 1.5 times faster than oven cooking.” through cooking prep and
get consistent results.
saves precious bench and storage space,” Craving a great-tasting pizza? “Breville’s ✚ Useful inclusions S-blade,
says Gary Brown, senior brand manager new Pizzaiolo, which heats to 400°C, gives slicing disc, grating/shredding
for home appliances at Harvey Norman. you authentic wood-fire style pizza in disc, dough hook, bowls of
“They also want efficient machines that 80secondsinacompact,benchtopmachine different sizes and on-board
attachment storage.
allow them to whip up nutritious meals. – so you can churn them out for a crowd,” ✚ Useful extras Julienne cutter,
Thenewestappliancesonofferare powerful says Brown. French-fry disc, decorative
and incredibly easy to use.” With open-plan kitchens on the rise, slicing disc, blender
Multicookers, which do everything from designers are putting stylish new spins on attachment or citrus press.
slow-cook to deep-fry, score top marks for everyday benchtop essentials. “Benchtop
versatility and time savings. Tefal’s new appliances are no longer hidden behind
Cook4Me+ Connect, for instance, features closed doors – they are an essential part of TRIED AND TESTED
different cooking modes – slow cook, sauté the overall kitchen design,” says Arthur For Nagi Maehashi, cook and
food blogger at RecipeTin Eats,
speed and efficiency in the
“A P P L I A N C E S S H O U L D B E S I M P L E TO C L E A N , M U LT I F U N C T I O N A L kitchen are crucial. Here are the
workhorses of her cooking space:
A N D S O M E T H I N G YO U W I L L U S E R E G U L A R LY.” L O R R A I N E E L L I O T T ✚ Bullet blender Compact,
powerful and easy to clean,
it’s the most-used appliance
andsear,sousvide,bake,yogurt-makingand Banbas, small-appliance manager at Smeg. in my kitchen. I use it to make
pressure cooking – in the one pot. “It’s also Add a touch of 1950s flair with the brand’s green smoothies, pesto,
Bluetooth-connected so you can download sleek ‘retro’ kettles, toasters and mixers in sauces, curry pastes and,
recipesdirectlyfromanapp,withmorethan soft pastel hues. If you prefer to make a bold perhaps most importantly,
100 dishes that can be cooked in less than statement, select a piece from the ‘Sicily is frozen cocktails.
✚ Food processor I use mine
10 minutes. You can monitor cooking my Love’ collection – a collaboration with every day. It allows me to do
progress from your smartphone too,” says fashion house Dolce & Gabbana. big, batch chopping fast so I
ToddGibbonsofAppliancesOnline.Another With so many whizzbang machines can get through recipe testing
notable multitasker, he says, is Morphy available, working out which ones will more efficiently. I also use it
to mix raw vegetables into
Richards’MultifunctionCookingpot, which actually make your life easier (rather than homemade dog food (it’s the
grills, steams, fries and more. gather dust in a cupboard) is essential. “If only way my dog will eat kale!)
Stand mixers are no longer just for youhaveasmallkitchen,lookforacompact ✚ Stand mixer An essential for
baking. Kenwood’s Cooking Chef, machine that’s easy to store. A great baking, frosting and breads.
for example, cooks as well as beats and appliance should also be simple to clean,
mixes so you can slow cook, make stir-fries perform many functions and be something
and casseroles as well as prepare your you will useregularly,”says Lorraine Elliott,
favourite cake. It features 23 preset cooking foodbloggerandeditoratNotQuiteNigella.
programs and automatically changes “Focus on what you want to achieve with
temperature, stir intervals and power to the machine rather than price,” says Brown.
suit. It also comes with 24 additional “And buy a brand you know – it will do what
attachments for everything from making it says it will, last longer and cook and
fresh pasta to mincing meat. perform more efficiently.” >

Kettles and toasters Blenders and mixers
DE’LONGHI ‘ICONA MULTIQUICK 5 SPIRALISING
CAPITALS COLLECTION’ HAND BLENDER, $139
KETTLE, $139 This compact all-in-one kitchen
Add a splash of colour to the helper chops, whizzes, crushes
kitchen with this curvy 2000W ice and spiralises. The 750W
kettle. It’s cordless, has a motor easily handles tough
360-degree swivel base, 1.7L ingredients such as beetroot.
capacity and a removable and Harvey Norman; www.
washable anti-scale filter. harveynorman.com.au.
Myer; www.myer.com.au.
BROOKLYN KETTLE, $99.95 VITAMIX 066571 E310

A chic 1.7L kettle in matt black BLENDER, $589
with a fashionable copper- Stainless-steel blades ensure this
accent base. Features include blender is built to last. Also has
2400W power, quiet-boil 10 speeds, a 1.4L capacity and
technology, push-button lid, texture functions that allow you
and a removable filter that is to make everything from silky
also washable. smooth soups to chunky dips.
Russell Hobbs; The Good Guys; www.
au.russellhobbs.com. thegoodguys.com.au.
ASPECT FOUR-SLICE SMEG SMF13WHAU

TOASTER, $179.95 STAND MIXER, $739
The cork-effect trim on the This cute 880W stand mixer
base gives this streamlined features a 4.8L bowl, 10 speeds,
stainless-steel toaster an planetary action for perfect
appealing designer edge. mixing, a sturdy aluminium
It has defrost and reheat body. Optional attachments
functions, variable browning include a pasta roller and
control, a high-lift facility ice-cream maker.
and cord storage. Appliances Online; www.
Morphy Richards; www. appliancesonline.com.au.
morphyrichards.com.au.
SUNBEAM ‘NEW YORK’ CHEF XL TITANIUM

FOUR-SLICE TOASTER, $149 STAND MIXER, $999
Useful features of this sleek Practical and powerful, this
design include self-centring 1700W kitchen all-rounder
slots to ensure bread toasts comes with a generous 6.7L
evenly and dual controls for bowl, stainless-steel tools,
optimum efficiency at electronic speed control
breakfast time. and built-in lighting. Optional
The Good Guys; www. attachments include a
thegoodguys.com.au. food processor and frozen-
dessert maker.
Kenwood; kenwoodworld.com.
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Steamers and multicookers Air-fryers and

benchtop ovens
PHILIPS ‘VIVA COLLECTION’ BREVILLE SMART OVEN/
6L MULTICOOKER, $179 AIR-FRYER, $469
Steam, bake, pressure cook This nifty 22L benchtop oven
and slow cook all in the one offers 10 cooking functions,
pot. Heats up quickly and the including air-frying, dehydrating
scratch-resistant ceramic bowl and pizza making. The super
is easy to clean. Keeps food convection setting reduces
warm for up to 12 hours. cooking time by up to 30%.
Harvey Norman; www. Harvey Norman; www.
harveynorman.com.au. harveynorman.com.au.
FH1396.BK MULTICUISINE SUNBEAM BT7200

COOKER, $449 MULTIFUNCTION OVEN +
Make all manner of family AIR-FRYER, $249
favourites in this clever machine. For versatility and convenience,
An automatic stirring paddle you can’t go past this well-priced
does much of the hard work 22L unit. It offers five cooking
for you; also features five preset functions, including grill, bake,
cooking functions and pizza, convection and air-fry.
dishwasher-safe components. Appliances Online; www.
De’Longhi; www.delonghi.com.au. appliancesonline.com.au.
NINJA AG301 FOODI FX202D ULTIMATE FRY

AIR GRILL, $329 DELUXE AIR-FRYER, $399
Barbecue lovers will adore this This compact appliance offers
smokeless grill and air-fryer in four cooking functions (fry,
one. Heats up to 260˚C for grill, roast and bake) and eight
perfectly seared meats and preset modes (including
crispy chips, while a high-density chicken, fish, fries and defrost).
grill plate delivers beautiful char The non-stick cooking bowl
marks and unique grill flavours. is dishwasher safe.
Myer; www.myer.com.au. Tefal; www.tefal.com.au.
BREVILLE ‘MULTI CHEF’ HD9861/99 XXL SMART

9-IN-1 MULTICOOKER, $299 AIR-FRYER, $599
This smart machine does A top-of-the-range digital
the job of nine appliances, model, this 1.4kg-capacity
allowing you to sauté, slow- machine features sensors
cook, deep-fry, make soup that automatically adjust time
or stew and bake all on your and temperature for perfect
benchtop. Great for batch results every time. Cooks up
cooking with a 5L capacity to 1.5 times faster than an
for slow-cooking and oven, with no heat-up time.
10-cup rice capacity. Philips; www.philips.
Breville; www.breville.com/au. com.au. #

SHERBROOKE EGG SHELL SHUTTER BLINDS
blindsonline.com.au
DECORATING H G
HOM E
C OM FORT S WARMING SIGHT
The double ‘honeycomb’ design
of Luxaflex Window Fashions’
Now is the perfect time to transform your Duette Architella Shades features
home into the haven you’ve always wanted. four fabric layers and three air
pockets for optimum insulation
year round. Luxaflex Window
Fashions; luxaflex.com.au.
Into the folds

The elegant S-fold Madagascar voile
curtain comes on a track that delivers
perfectly uniform pleats every time.
From $119, Blinds Online;
blindsonline.com.au.
SWEET SLUMBER
Lay your head on a dreamy pillow
tailored to your needs. Dentons has
a large range of shapes and profiles
to suit every type of sleeper. The
Medium Loft, $64.95, is low-
allergy with a medium profile.
Dentons; dentons.com.au.
Text by Elizabeth Wilson. Styling by Sarah Maloney & photograph by Will Horner (Wynstan).
PICTURE WINDOWS
THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A LIGHT FANTASTIC
ROMAN BLIND (BELOW) TO Bring clarity into your life with
GIVE A ROOM A TAILORED the beautiful LEDlux Rivit LED
LOOK. CHOOSE FABRICS 1200mm Colour Change dimmable
FROM A SPECTRUM OF pendant light, $995. A colour-
COLOURS, PATTERNS AND switch function allows you to
TEXTURES, INCLUDING change from warm light to cool
BLOCK-OUT AND HEAVIER light. Beacon Lighting;
WEIGHTS TO TURN UP THE beaconlighting.com.au.
WARMTH AND LUXURY.
WYNSTAN.COM.AU
REST ASSURED
Float off to sleep with a made-to-
order Sealy Posturepedic
‘Exquisite Vienna’ queen-size
mattress, $2599. We love it teamed
with the Stratton 2-drawer bed
base, $2499. Harvey Norman;
harveynorman.com.au.
STEP THIS WAY

Add a cosy layer with the
Oasis Selma rug (240cm
diameter), part of the
Bohemian/Tribal collection.
It’s made from robust
polypropylene, so it’s as
practical as it is beautiful.
$369, Choices Flooring;
choicesflooring.com.au.

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Smart shopper
HE AT I NG
With one of these effective options, your place will be
the cosiest nest in town, writes Georgia Madden.
Room design by Three Birds Renovations. Photograph by Maree Homer/bauersyndication.com.au.

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as, electricity, wood, bioethanol – there are
plenty of ways to warm up your home in the
cooler months. The key is to find a style that
provides the amount of heat you want without
the burn of a hefty power bill. 8
WOOD-BURNING FIRES 3
If it’s atmosphere you’re after, a log-burning fire is hard to
beat. “A fabulous fireplace is an investment worth making
as it can add lovely shapes, form and depth to a room,” says
interior designer and decorator Jasmine McClelland. “It
also gives a room a focal point around which you can arrange
furniture for cosy conversation and entertaining,” adds
Melbourne interior designer Justin Bishop.
An open fire is great for ambience but may not heat the
whole home. You’ll also need ready access to firewood and 4
be prepared to deal with some mess and maintenance.
For ambience and warmth, there are built-in fireboxes, 7
“A fireplace can add lovely shapes and depth to a room as
well as physical warmth.” Jasmine McClelland, interior designer
slow-combustion heaters and suspended ‘pod’ fireplaces.

“Colour, especially white, is making a statement in hanging
fireplaces,” says Simon Guyon, director at Oblica.
A slow-combustion heater, which has a closed hearth, is
more efficient for larger spaces. “It will also consume less
wood, produce fewer emissions and allow greater control
over the intensity of the fire than an open fire,” says Guyon.
For the best of both worlds, consider a hybrid style, which
offers the energy-efficiency of a closed heater and a lift-up 6 5
door to convert it into an open fire.
Wood-burning fires are priced from about $1400 up to
$13,000 for a suspension style.
GAS FIRES 1 Noirot 7358-7 2000W Spot Plus panel heater, $399,
Gas scores top marks for no-mess, no-fuss heating. “The The Good Guys; www.thegoodguys.com.au. 2 Dimplex
heat is constant and they’re generally more energy-efficient,” 1.5kW two-speed ceramic heater, $79.95, Harvey Norman;
says Todd Gibbons of Winning Group. New fluing options www.harveynorman.com.au. 3 Kambrook KOH105WHT oil
column heater, $70, Appliances Online; www.appliancesonline.
means they can be installed practically anywhere with a com.au. 4 TCH89903ER Silent+ ceramic tower heater, $249,
gas supply, including bedrooms, bathrooms and outdoors, De’Longhi; 1800 126 659 or www.delonghi.com.au. 5 Arlec
says Joel Belnick, director of Jetmaster. PEH220 2200W glass panel heater, $95, Bunnings; www.
“Freestanding fireplaces installed at eye level, which bunnings.com.au. 6 Vornado VMH300 fan heater, $279,
Harvey Norman; www.harveynorman.com.au. 7 Kambrook
allows you to enjoy the flames while seated, are trending KFH700 2400W upright fan heater, $49, Big W; www.bigw.
for 2020,” says Alex Hodge, design lead at Escea. “Corner com.au. 8 Pure Hot+Cool air-purifying fan heater, $898,
fires, which are great for visually connecting two > Dyson; www.dyson.com.au.

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adjoining spaces in an open-plan room, are gaining

popularity, as well as frameless, linear styles recessed into
joinery. We’re also seeing arches and curves in fireplace
surrounds,” he says.
If long-range heating is your goal, seek a closed-front
style, says Belnick.“As with wood-burning styles, open
gas fireplaces heat areas in the immediate vicinity of the
fireplace. Closed-front styles will heat larger areas for a
longer period.” Prices start from $3800.

ELECTRIC FIRES
An electric fireplace gives you the feel of a real fire, but
without the complex installation – simply plug in and away
you go. “They come in front-facing, three-sided, corner- and
wall-mounted styles and can be installed anywhere within
the home – Amantii Electric Fireplaces even has ones for
1 outdoor entertaining areas,” says Gibbons. They’re best for
heating small to moderately sized rooms and start at about
$2000 for a style with a mantel.
PORTABLE HEATERS
5 2 For occasional heating, a portable model is a great option.
Consider a fan heater (from about $30) or a column heater
(upwards of about $60) for small rooms. A ceramic model
(from about $70) is a smart choice for a moderate-size room.
For larger living areas or open-plan rooms, opt for a panel
heater (from about $400), convection heater (from about
$50) or gas heater (starting at $1400). “Gas heaters are our
biggest sellers,” says Gary Brown, senior brand manager for
3 home appliances at Harvey Norman. “They provide a moist
heat, warm large spaces quickly and they’re cheaper to run
than electric heaters.” Dyson’s Pure Hot+Cool fan, which can
heat, cool and purify the air, is another popular model.
If you’re buying an electric model, it pays to check the
wattage. “The higher the wattage, the more heat is produced.
4 Note that the running costs will be higher too,” adds Brown.
Room design by Cadence & Co (opposite, top right).

REVERSE-CYCLE AIRCONDITIONERS
“Reverse-cycle aircon is one of the most efficient forms of
1 DS1150 double-sided gas fireplace, $9499 (supply only),
Escea; www.escea.com/au. 2 Manhattan 50 bioethanol
heating and is particularly cost-effective since the same
portable fire pit, $2495, EcoSmart Fire; www.ecosmartfire. unit is used to cool a room in summer,” says Brown. “Some
com.au. 3 MSZ-EF25VE reverse-cycle airconditioner (3.2kW models purify the air too.”
heating/2.5kW cooling), $2618 (supply only), Mitsubishi Electric; The latest options come packed with energy-saving features.
www.mitsubishielectric.com.au. 4 WS09TWS reverse-cycle Fujitsu General’s Lifestyle range has sensors that detect if a
airconditioner (3.2W heating/2.6W cooling), $1242 (supply
only), LG; www.lg.com/au. 5 Hase Lima 4-7kW wood-burning room is occupied or unoccupied and automatically adjusts
heater in Alabaster, $8250 (supply only), Oblica; www.oblica. the temperature to suit, along with fans that ensure warm
com.au. OPPOSITE Clockwise from top left FLEX68SS air reaches all corners of the room. Mitsubishi Electric’s
bioethanol fireplace, $7995 (supply only), EcoSmart Fire; www. MSZ-LN split-system has split vanes that direct heating to
ecosmartfire.com.au. Universal 1050 wood-burning fire insert
with log pan, $2790 (supply only), Jetmaster; www.jetmaster. specific parts of a room. Meanwhile, LG’s WS split-system
com.au. Element 1800DS double-sided gas space heater, series is voice-activated, compatible with Google Home, and
$10,999 (supply only), Real Flame; www.realflame.com.au. allows you to track energy consumption in real time. #

“For the most inviting ambience, install the fireplace so you
can enjoy the flames at eye level when seated.” Alex Hodge, Escea
Great House, Great Car H G
Rare B E AU T Y
For the owners of this bayside home in sydney,
luxury comes in many forms, writes motoring expert
and WhichCar presenter Elise Elliott.
P H OTOG R A P HY Kristina Soljo
Owner Kylie Bates in the dramatic pool

area of her home in Sydney’s south.

N atural beauty surrounds the home
of Sydneysiders Kylie Bates and
Michael Powell. In addition to
breathtaking water and bush views, their
home sits on a sloping block that includes
with the feel of a luxury resort. They
engaged local interior designer Emma
Buchan of EB Interiors to help create the
desiredlookandfeel.Emmausedapalette
ofrawandnaturalmaterialssuchastimber
“There is nothing better
than coming home. It’s our an exquisite sandstone rockface. In fact, and stone in a neutral tones, with pops of
retreat from the world.” when they came to build their home, their blue to reference the bay. Texture, always
Kylie Bates, owner
architect Cameron Jones recommended very important, is used here as a tool to
celebrating this natural piece of sculpture soften the clean-lined architecture.
and designed the house around it. This Like their home, the couple’s family car,
extraordinary sandstone wall is now a a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 Lamborghini Urus,
much loved, and much talked about, is luxurious yet understated. Urus, the
feature of this gorgeous home. Italian marque’s new SUV offering, is not
The peaceful property sits on the the company’s first foray into off-road
point of the Burraneer peninsula, with toughness. Between 1986 and 1992,
spectacular views over Port Hacking Lamborghini’srangeincluded the LM002,
totheRoyalNationalParkbeyond.Massive also known as the ‘Rambo Lambo’. Only
glass sliding doors make the most of the 328 of these off-roaders were produced in
outlook while waves lap below, giving that period, making it one of the rarest
the occupants the sensation of being at vehicles on the planet.
one with nature.
Kylie and Michael, who live here What do you like about living here?
with their 14-year-old daughter Billie, We have always loved this area. It is a
wanted their home to be warm and inviting, great community and there are plenty >

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ABOVE AND OPPOSITE

TOP RIGHT Black-framed
glass doors open to a
balcony with majestic views.
Sofa, dining table, coffee
table and pendant light
cluster, all Fanuli. Dining
chairs and armchairs,
all Poliform. Custom rug,
Tappeti Fine Handcrafted
Rugs+Carpets. THIS IMAGE
Outdoor lounge setting,
coffee table and plant pot,
all Cosh Living. OPPOSITE
TOP LEFT Painting by
Stefan Gevers. OPPOSITE
BOTTOM Kylie (left) and
Elise with the Urus SUV.
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of excellent local cafes to visit and

breathtaking coastal walks to enjoy too.
That said, there is nothing better than
coming home to our peaceful oasis – it’s
a real retreat from the world. Michael and
I enjoy sitting on our balcony with a coffee
in the mornings and watching the ever-
changing view of the water, the sandbars
and the Royal National Park.
What are the interior highlights?

I enjoy how natural light is reflected into
every main room of the house. I also love
our stairwell which is a sculptural centre
in the home and connects all three levels.
EB Interiors worked hard to design a
stairwell that was organic and soft, and
reflected the shapes of the view.
What are your favourite pieces?

The entry light is my favourite piece THE
in the whole house. You can see it from KNOWLEDGE
the outside looking in, from the entry and
also from the first floor. The soft circles > VINTAGE STAR
Make: Lamborghini
inside offset all the straight lines of the Model: LM002 (aka the
architectureandmakeitfeelmorehomely. Rambo Lambo)
Year: 1988
What inspired the style for this home? Engine: 5.2-litre V12
I relied on Emma and her team for all
the creative direction and styling of the
house. She and I share a love for timeless
design that still has a lot of personality;
she absolutely achieved that feel here.
Does the Lamborghini Urus > MODERN CLASSIC

cause a stir? Make: Lamborghini
Yes! I was driving it while dropping Billie Model: Urus
Year: 2019
off at school and it certainly turned a lot Engine: 4-litre
of heads. It’s new and quite different in CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The sculptural twin-turbo V8
a country saturated with SUVs. It is fast, stairwell; polished-plaster wall treatment by Hermosa
powerful and stylish. # Painting Finishes and custom light by Giffin Design. www.lamborghini.com
@EliseElliott_Media @WhichCar Kylie and her beloved Lamborghini Urus. Perched on
a clifftop, the pool is a favourite haunt for family and
WhichCar TV airs on Channel 10 at 4pm
friends. Billie’s elegantly furnished room will see her
Sundays. For all your motoring advice, through to adulthood. Pendant lights, Porcelain Bear.
go to www.whichcar.com.au. For Where to Buy, see page 176.

ENGINEERED STONE BATHS FROM ESTONIA
Beautiful Nordic designs create a focal point in luxury bathrooms. Cast and hand
polished in Estonia, these silky smooth baths are the last word in comfort and
durability and come with a 25 year warranty.
Premium engineered stone for

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Silkstone is created using the

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1999-2019
Hou se s
Having gained space and a fresh
new face, the Melbourne home of
interior designer Terri Shannon
is adored by all the family,
including Honey the cavoodle.
Turn the page to see more.
Photograph by Armelle Habib.
INSPIRATION FOR PROJEC TS LARGE AND SMALL

SITTING PRETTY
One Melbourne family’s space mission led to a simply spectacular renovation.
STORY Sarah Pickette | ST Y L I N G Heather Nette King | P H OTOGR A PHY Armelle Habib
houses H G
ENTRY Artwork by Claire Stening. Custom

bench. Rug, Loom Rugs. GARDEN The
house’s fretwork might look original but it
was installed by owner/interior designer
Terri, pictured, and her husband Luke.
A decorative urn creates a focal point
in the garden, where rosemary, Portuguese
laurel and hydrangeas thrive.

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“ THE FORMAL LIVING ROOM IS A BIG,

B E AU T I F U L S PAC E T H AT W E A R S I T S
B L U E WA L L S S O W E L L .” T E R R I S H A N N O N
FORMAL LIVING This page and opposite bottom Morris

pendant light, Bloomingdales Lighting. Custom sofa. Curtains
by Bloom Bespoke. Rug, Cadrys. Artwork in study area by Helen
McCullagh. CASUAL LIVING Opposite top Terri perches on a
custom ottoman covered in Manuel Canovas fabric; Sam and
Chloe sit on a custom sofa. Rug, Armadillo & Co. Artworks by
Lise Temple (landscape), Nunzio Miano (portraits) and
Ishbel Morag Miller (still life).
N
ot everyone gets a second bite of the cherry when it comes
to renovating, but Terri Shannon did: she’s had the good
fortune to have renovated her bayside Melbourne home twice
now, with the most recent project seeing an open-plan
extension added. “Our house is a 1912 double-fronted home
we bought in 2011 and initially renovated to restore it and make it
comfortable,” says Terri, director of Bloom Interior Design & Decoration,
“but we always intended to live in the house for a while and then extend.”
At the time they bought the home, Terri and her husband Luke were
parents to two daughters, Charlie, now 13, and Chloe, 11. The arrival of
Sam, now three, instigated renovations that would allow the house to
grow alongside the family.
Luke took on the role of owner/builder and project manager, and set
about bringing Terri’s vision for the extension to life. “We lived in the
front section of the house while building work was going on,” says Terri,
“andwhilethatcertainlyhaditsmoments,theexperienceofcollaborating
with Luke to extend the house was great.” For Terri, the flexibility to
make last-minute decisions as the house took shape was a godsend.
“As issues came up, we were able to adapt and change things. We could
make decisions like ‘let’s take that door a bit higher’ or ‘let’s put a
skylight in there’. It’s a luxury you don’t always have when renovating.”
At the front of the house, what was once Terri’s study has been
transformed into Chloe’s bedroom. In order to retain the work space, >

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THIS IS THE LIFE
Having an open-plan kitchen, dining and living
area has been a longheld dream for Terri. “My kids
just want to be near me, so this new layout means
they can do their homework or watch TV while
dinner is being made.” The children attend school
and daycare locally and Terri and Luke never take
for granted the warm and friendly community
they’re a part of. “It’s a very old suburb that has
one road in and out – we like that.”
KITCHEN/DINING Terri designed the marble-topped oak

dining table based on one she had seen and loved in an English
magazine. Custom dining chairs. Oak floorboards, Market
Timbers. Striking joinery in Dulux Black is counterbalanced
by a white-tiled splashback and cover for the rangehood,
which was made by Luke. Steel doors constructed onsite
by a local welder. Pendant lights, both Bloomingdales
Lighting. Pot filler tap, Perrin & Rowe. >
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a desk has instead been built into the adjoining formal living room. “It’s
generous enough in size to be multifunctional in this way,” says Terri.
Beautifuljoineryfeaturesinthelivingspacesandallthebedrooms.“The
kids have built-in desks, bench seats and drawers,” she says. “Storage
was very much front of mind when I was designing the bedrooms.”
The kitchen also had its storage radically enhanced with the addition
of a butler’s pantry, which has made a huge difference to Terri, who’s a
keen cook. “I designed built-in spice drawers and oil drawers, so it’s
tailored to the way I like to use the kitchen. I always wanted a black
kitchen and I was confident that one would suit this house.” Another
key inclusion in the kitchen is its formed-concrete benchtops. “I looked
at loads of English kitchens and admired their semi-industrial concrete
benches,” says Terri. “I did a lot of research before putting them in but
we’ve still been surprised at how easily they stain. With three kids, >

“ THE STEEL DOORS ARE A DREAM
INCLUSION; THEY ’RE SOME TH ING
I ’ V E A LWAY S WA N T E D .” T E R R I
OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING Barbecue, Electrolux. Armchairs

and dining chairs, Lincoln Brooks. Outdoor table, Cotswold
InOut Furniture. KITCHEN A beautiful linen curtain made by
Bloom Bespoke brings a touch of softness to the kitchen. Falcon
Professional oven. BUTLER’S PANTRY Perrin & Rowe mixer
and Billi filtered-water tap. Acquello fireclay sink, The English
Tapware Company. HALL This spot, looking to the hall from the
extension, is home to a photo of Charlie and Chloe.
H G HOUSES The palette
Dulux Rangitikei
(formal living)
Porter’s Paints
Dusty Mule
(entry)
MAIN BEDROOM A blue grasscloth wallpaper from
Milgate brings texture to the walls of Luke and Terri’s
bedroom. Plantation shutters by Think Shutters. Curtain Dulux
by Bloom Bespoke. Seagrass flooring by Floorspace. Naked Lady
Artwork by Anastasia Wiltshire. CHARLIE’S ROOM (bathroom)
Opposite top Artwork by Sarah Winfield. Bird and Thistle
wallpaper by Brunschwig & Fils. CHLOE’S ROOM
Opposite bottom Cole & Son wallpaper. Custom bedhead.
BATHROOM Floor tiles, Jatana Interiors. Bath, Caroma.
Tapware, Astra Walker. Artwork by Anastasia Wiltshire.
For Where to Buy, see page 176.
I can’t be precious about olive oil and lemon juice marks. That said,
the more we hammer our benches, the better they’re looking.” This
family-friendly approach runs right through the house, with washable
covers on the sofas and hardy seagrass in the bedrooms.
Americanoakflooringwaslaidinaherringbonepatternoverthehome’s
draughtyBalticpineboardsandwindowtreatmentsfromTerriandLuke’s
business, Bloom Bespoke, add warmth and softness to the home. The
main bathroom didn’t require much updating, just a lick of baby-pink
paint. “It’s been black, navy and white over the years, but I really love this
pink,”saysTerri.Outside,awell-equippedoutdoorkitchenhasbeenadded
and the exterior painted Dulux Natural White. “It’s a pretty house,” she
says. “We get a lot of comments about it, which makes us happy.” #
Bloom Interior Design & Decoration, Williamstown, Victoria;
(03) 9397 4343 or bloominteriordesign.com.au.

ENTRANCE Suki the cocker
spaniel waits expectantly
for guests. Concrete blocks,
Modular Masonry. Lysaght
cladding in Night Sky,
BlueScope Steel. LIVING
Sofa, Blupeter Homestore.
Turkish cushions and berber
rug, all Temple Fine Rugs.
Rocket stool, DesignFarm.
Pendant light, Bunnings.
Antique Indian bench (used
as coffee table), Kartique.
Artworks by Elle Campbell
(left) and Jodie Gray. The
ceiling is clad in spotted gum.
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Work, rest and play

A serendipitous search led a pair of Perth creatives
to their dream home – and work – base.
STO RY Pearl Simson | ST Y L I N G Anna Flanders | P HOTOG R AP HY Dion Robeson

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LIVING Pendant lights, Bunnings. Sketch day bed, Kartique. Freistil 173 armchair and ottoman,
Ultimo. Pull floor lamp, Living Edge. Stools, DesignFarm. Ligne Roset chimney vases, Contempo
Studio. Artworks by Jodie Gray (above sofa and beside stool) and Eveline Kotai (on rear wall).
W
hen interior stylist/writer Anna
Flanders and her partner, artist/
geologist Jo Gray, saw this house
advertised, they knew instantly
it would be theirs – and they
couldn’t believe their luck.
“It was quite funny,” says Anna. “We had just
decided we wanted to move so Jo began searching
in our preferred area. It came up straight away.
She turned to me and said ‘this is our new home’.”
Two hours later, they inspected the property and
officially sealed the deal.
“Welovedthatthehousehadbeensothoughtfully
designed [by architect Kate Rae],” says Jo. “It took
advantageofthelocation,breezesandthenorthern
light. At 140m2, it’s not too big and had a bedroom
at the front that could be used as an office for
Anna. The 48m2 garage at the rear was perfect
for my art studio, and there’s plenty of room for
our cocker spaniel, Suki,” says Jo.
Kate designed the home as a downsizer so it’s
all on a single level, inside and out. There’s a
generous outdoor area for alfresco living and
entertaining, plus a sociable open-plan kitchen/
living/dining area. Two of the home’s three
spacious bedrooms include ensuites. >

High-set louvred windows on the southern wall of the house There is plenty of wall space to hang artwork, both from the
frame treetop views and make the most of the sea breezes. In couple’s collection and Jo’s works in progress, and the flexibility
the open-plan zone, 3.2-metre high glass sliding doors give direct ofthelayoutmeansJoandAnnacanhostlargergroupsofvisitors
access to the patio plus allow green glimpses from indoors. with ease. “Sometimes we have whole teams of people over,
From an interior design point of view, the finishes are very working collaboratively on different projects. The versatility of
much led by the build: concrete walls and floors, spotted gum the floor plan means we can do that in the office, on the sofa
and black laminate. “The restrained palette was great for in the living space, in the dining area or on the patio,” says Anna.
us as we have an eclectic assortment of furnishings,” says Anna. As they lead such busy lives, it was important that their
“We have a rather large collection of furniture, which includes home was a sanctuary, a place that would allow them to work
pieces passed down through generations of our families. The in peace when required as well as relax, either on their own or
definitionof‘clutter’isoftendebated,butwehavesofarmanaged with friends. “This home does all that and more,” says Anna.
to contain our collections to built-in shelving. And sometimes “It’s perfect for us.” >
the dining table.” Kate Rae Design, Perth, WA; kateraedesign.com.
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KITCHEN/DINING Anna (left) and Jo delight in the openness of the home. “We feel like we are at one with nature here,” says Anna.
Concrete-block island with spotted-gum top. Black laminate cabinetry with spotted-gum details. Small painting by Carol Wells. Lion
sculptures, Hunters+Collectors. The sink is hidden from the main living area. Antique Turkish runner. The piano belonged to Jo’s late
mother. Vessels on piano by Studio Mulders. Dining table by Tom Twopenny. Sketch Tami dining chairs and Indian bench seat, all
Kartique. Ilse Crawford cork stools, Ikea. Window frames, Alspec.

The palette
Haymes Paint
Basic Instinct
(throughout)
Colorbond
Night Sky
(exterior
cladding)
Taubmans
Tiger Eye
(sliding door)
OFFICE The table, Anna’s work

desk, was Jo’s family dining
table. Artwork by Michael Kmit.
Ligne Roset chimney vase,
Contempo Studio. Chair, Ikea.
The Middle Eastern camel
headdress was bought many
Paint colours are reproduced as accurately as printing processes allow.

years ago. MAIN BEDROOM
Painting by Jodie Gray. Paul
Smith Anglepoise lamp,
DesignFarm. Antique Indian
bench, Kartique. An antique
French coffee table is used as
a bedside table. Bedlinen, Pure
Linen. Rugs, Temple Fine Rugs.
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THIS IS THE LIFE

“The house is our sanctuary – our workplace and
a great entertaining space,” says Anna. “We get up
around 5am most days and enjoy a cup of coffee
on the sofa. Taking moments like these helps us
prepare for the day ahead. If we are working from
home, our colleagues arrive around 9am and the
house becomes a hive of activity. When we have
family or friends over, we simply move some of
the furniture around for more space.” #

CLASSIC NOTES
Exquisite 1930s detailing and contemporary conveniences

happily coexist in this lovingly revamped Brisbane home.
STORY Elizabeth Wilson | ST Y L I N G Leigh Boswell | P H OTOG RA PHY Steve Ryan
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FORMAL LIVING Custom armchairs, Boyd

Blue. Chandelier, tables, cushions and
accessories, all Highgate House. Rug, Jenny
Jones Rugs. Artworks by Will Blundell (left)
and Robert Dickerson. ENTRANCE Console
table, Cromwell. Mirror, pot and table lamps
with custom shades, Highgate House.
Custom rug, Jenny Jones Rugs.

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reg Josephson could barely believe his luck when he realised
he was the top bidder at the auction of this Brisbane home.
But his incredulity was nothing compared to the surprise
experienced by his wife, Tamra. When the auctioneer’s
hammer came down, she hadn’t even viewed the interiors.
“She arrived at the auction after the bidding, and the first time she saw
inside the house was after it had been purchased,” says Greg. “She was
taken aback. But once she was over the initial shock – within half an
hour – she came around to seeing how wonderful it was.”
Greg and Tamra were very familiar with the neighbourhood, in the
city’s inner north, and both had admired the charming 1930s home
sitting behind the high wall on the elevated block. They’d talked about
the auction, but didn’t think the property would sell within their price
range. Greg went along to the auction for a look-see more than anything
else. “I found myself bidding and getting the house for less than the
price we thought it would go for,” he says.
With its Art Deco features, 2.9m-high ceilings and gracious, light-filled
rooms with leadlight windows, it’s easy to see why the couple fell in love
with the four-bedroom home. It needed work, but they could envisage
it as a beautiful family home for their children Benedict, 10, Sydney
eight, and Alexander, six. “We wanted to renovate in sympathy with the
style of the house, but modernise it at the same time,” says Greg.
The Josephsons also recognised the sloping site’s potential. By
excavating, they could create additional living space within the existing
footprintandenlistedlocalbuildingdesigner,DavidReynoldsofReynolds
Design, to make it happen. This new lower level has provided the family
with a spacious family room, guestroom and bathroom.
On the ground floor, the layout remains almost totally original, with
fourbedroomsandseparateformaldiningandlivingspaces.“Wewanted
to stay true to the 1930s design,” says Greg. “The one exception was the
kitchen area where we knocked down a wall to open it up.” Opening up
this zone delivered a large, modern and family-friendly kitchen with a
generous island connecting it to the living/dining area.
Throughout the process, Greg paid painstaking attention to the
details, working closely with the builder to ensure all decorative
architraves and ceiling mouldings were restored throughout. He also
retained all the leadlight windows, replacing frosted glass panes with
clear glass to amplify the natural light. Old carpets were ripped up to
reveal hoop pine, jarrah and crow’s ash floorboards in perfect condition.
One of Greg’s favourite rooms is the formal dining room featuring
an original silky-oak panelled wall and a coffered ceiling. “It was a hard
decision, but we chose to paint the panelled wall white to increase the
light in that room,” says Greg. He and Tamra wanted a neutral palette
throughout the house, opting for Dulux White Polar Quarter for the
walls up to the plate rails, with Dulux Lexicon above. “This treatment
helps give the illusion of the ceilings being even higher than they are,”
says Greg. The white walls also create a perfect backdrop for the couple’s
prized collection of Australian art.
When it came to furnishing the home, Greg and Tamra wanted to
start afresh. They entrusted interior designer Leigh Boswell of Highgate
House to help marry old and new. “We like classic furniture and >

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THIS IS THE LIFE

The key for the Josephsons was to balance their
desire for classic style with the demands of a
family. “We spend most of our time in the casual
living spaces,” says Greg. “We’re yet to really
christen the formal dining area but we’re planning
on it!” In the family room, the furniture is
upholstered in wipe-clean outdoor fabrics. “We’ve
been amazed at how soft the outdoor fabrics are,”
says Greg. “They’re both beautiful and practical.”
FORMAL DINING French oak dining table,

Chatsworth Fine Furniture. Custom dining
chairs, nickel pendant light, nickel lamps with
custom lampshades,Highgate House. Buffet
imported from the US by Highgate House. Rug,
Jenny Jones Rugs. Artwork by Kenneth Green.
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“ I T WA S I M P O RTA N T F O R T H E F U R N I T U R E TO F E E L L I K E A C O L L E C T I O N .” LEIGH BOSWELL, INTERIOR DESIGNER

SUNROOM This page and opposite bottom left Round dining table, Wisteria Design. Dining chairs The palette
(discontinued), artwork, marble bowl, silver planter and cushions in Manuel Canovas ‘Severac’ fabric,
all Highgate House. Rug, Armadillo & Co. KITCHEN Joinery by Wyer+Craw painted Resene Alabaster.
Island bench in stained American oak. Carrara marble benchtops. Custom stools, Highgate House. Dulux
Pendant lights, Visual Comfort. Blinds in Schumacher ‘Antique Ticking Stripe’. Cooker, Wolf. Fridge, White Polar
Sub-Zero. Dishwasher, Miele. Mixer tap, Hansgrohe. Zip Hydrotap, Zip. > Quarter (lower
portion of walls)
Dulux Lexicon
(upper portion
of walls)
Resene
Alabaster
(kitchen joinery)
timeless style with an American influence, as you might see in a 5-star
hotel,” says Greg. “We just love that look – clean lines with a stately feel.”
Leigh sourced all the furniture and devised the room layouts, lighting
selections and window treatments. As a foil to the intricate architectural
details she aimed for a ‘quiet’, elegant furnishings palette of cream,
ivory and neutrals, with highlights in chrome and nickel. “There is a
lot of detail in the architecture, so it was important for the furniture to
be pared-back,” says Leigh. “Every single room has a beautiful pendant
light – that was our starting point with each room.”
Many of the pieces were sourced from US suppliers such as Stanley
Furniture, or custom-made by the Highgate House team. All the
accessories – bowls, vases, table lamps, lamp shades – were selected for
their surface details and sheen levels. “Using the right accessories is
important with a neutral background,” says Leigh. “It adds personality
and colour and provides all the layers.”
There’s a lovely cohesion to the interiors, and each room radiates the
Josephsons’ focus on classic pieces and quality materials. Greg and
Tamra are thrilled with every elegant detail. “We love it all, from the
layout to the furniture, the cabinetry and the layering,” says Greg. #
Highgate House, Hendra, Queensland;
(07) 3256 0860 or highgatehouse.com.au.

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“ W E L OV E T H E B E AU T Y O F T H I S L O O K – T H E C L E A N L I N E S A N D S TAT E LY F E E L .” GREG JOSEPHSON, OWNER
MAIN BEDROOM Custom bedhead, cushions, curtains, lamp and pendant light, all Highgate
House. Charcoal drawing by Robert Dickerson. CASUAL LIVING Owner’s sofa reupholstered
in ‘Umbria’ fabric, Elliott Clarke Textiles. Armchairs covered in Romo ‘Burlington’. Cushions
in Unique Fabrics ‘Hampton’. BATHROOM Thibaut ‘Bonaire’ wallpaper. Carrara marble
benchtop. Marble floor tiles, Elite Bathware & Tiles. GUESTROOM Custom bedhead,
table, lamp and cushions, all Highgate House. For Where to Buy, see page 176.
Styling up
Updating this modern Sydney terrace
was a matter of fashioning a floor plan that
would open the door to a fresh new look.
STO RY Sarah Pickette | P H OTO GR A P H Y Prue Ruscoe
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LIVING Custom sofa. Walter Knoll 369
chairs, Home Furniture on Consignment.
Trevor Mein artwork from Otomys. DINING
Custom rattan doors by Hanna’s Joinery.
Concorde dining table, Poliform. Johanna
chairs with custom upholstery, Cosh Living.
Artwork by Jai Vasicek.

THIS IS THE LIFE
Kylie attended the local primary school in this
Sydney suburb. “Now I live near that school and,
while it’s busy when the bell rings, it’s blissfully
quiet at other times. We could be anywhere.” She
and her partner love being close to Centennial
Park, where their sausage dog, Boo Farrington,
gets taken for walks. When they need to travel
further afield, there are two electric cars charging
in the garage via the home’s solar power.
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his is a home that has all the hallmarks of an owner
who understands fashion: thoughtfully selected and
deeply textural materials, bold-yet-liveable colours,
and details that elevate the space they occupy. Kylie
Farrington is a public relations and marketing
consultant who specialises in fashion and lifestyle, so when it
came to renovating her Sydney home she knew she wanted it to
be up-to-the-minute – but supremely comfortable and most
definitely not precious.
Kylie met with architects Brooke Aitken and Delphine Hernot
of Brooke Aitken Design and quickly found that the pair had an
excellent grasp of what she was looking to achieve. “Kylie wanted
her home to be elegant but still warm and welcoming,” says
Brooke. “She and her partner entertain a lot, so they needed
their home to work well for when it’s the two of them and also
for when they have a bunch of friends over.”
Situated on a quiet laneway in Sydney’s east, the house is a
modern, architect-designed terrace that was built in the early
1990s. “It had good bones and quite a lot of nice features, but it
hadn’t really been touched since it was built. Thankfully I could
see past the apricot-coloured carpet to what a great home it
could be,” says Kylie. >
LIVING Existing blackbutt floors were restored

as part of the renovation. Maison des Vacances
houndstooth cushions, Bastille & Sons. Asbury
Park Agency velvet cushions, Ivy Lane Agency.
Trevor Mein artwork from Otomys.

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DINING Estiluz ‘Volta’ pendant light, Alti Lighting.
Artwork by Jai Vasicek. Concorde dining table,
Poliform. Joanna dining chairs, Cosh Living.
KITCHEN Below and opposite Piper bar stools,
DesignByThem. White joinery by Hanna’s Joinery.
Island benchtop in Michelangelo quartz, Quantum
Quartz. Navlam ‘Verde Noce’ veneer, New Age
Veneers. Icon mixer tap, Astra Walker.
The renovation started off small in scope but grew as time

went on. “My poor builder!” says Kylie, laughing. “Initially we
just intended to update the bathrooms and kitchen, but then it
became a case of ‘if we’re going to do that room, we might as
well do this one’.” Led by Andy Eassey from A & A Building
Services, the build team was incredibly accommodating and set
about knocking out walls to deliver Brooke and
Delphine’s vision for an open-plan living area.
“The home nowhasa goodconnection between
the front and rear courtyards and everything
feels much more light and open,” says Brooke.
“Previously, you walked through the front door
to a long corridor and there was a laundry at the
front of the house. There’s now a dining area in
that space.” Ingeniously designed by Delphine
to be enclosed by rattan doors – “they’re warm
and soft and organic all at the same time” – the
dining area can be open to the living area or shut
off to create an intimate space for meals. Most
of the time, the doors are left partly open to frame
a view of the art and pendant light in that space.
Across from the dining area is an eye-catching
powder room decorated with a monkey-motif
wallpaper. “We had a lot of fun with this room,”
says Brooke. “Homeowners aren’t always game
to go quite that bold in their wallpaper choices,
but Kylie just loved those monkeys.”
The kitchen – once tucked behind a blade wall
–wasopenedrightup.“Becauseofitsrelationship
to the living area we wanted it to resemble a
beautiful piece of furniture,” says Delphine. To
this effect, there’s copper cabinetry that’s been
treated so it appears like aged brass. A circular
motif on the white overhead joinery is subtly repeated in the a generous walk-in wardrobe – a must-have for anyone involved
curved lines of the bar stools and armchairs in the nearby living with the fashion industry.
area. With guidance from Brooke and Delphine, Kylie and her “I work from home so I find myself following the light around
partner shared the task of buying key pieces of furniture. The the house,” says Kylie. “I start in the kitchen and end up in the
result is a relaxed and inviting living area that features a library study by the afternoon. It’s not a huge house but it never feels
wall and views to the rear courtyard. small because it’s well planned.” She describes her home as “an
Linking the two floors is a staircase that has the same brass- island of quiet” in an otherwise bustling suburb. “It’s the kind
lookdetailingthat’sfoundinthekitchen.Wheretheoldstaircase of place where our friends and family can walk in and feel
was heavy and dark, the new one is light and lovely. On the completely at home. That’s what we wanted.” >
remodelled first floor, four bedrooms became three, one of which Brooke Aitken Design, Ultimo, NSW; (02) 9212 6262 or
serves as a study. The main bedroom was expanded to incorporate www.brookeaitkendesign.com.au.
The palette
Dulux Grey
Pebble (entry,
living, main
bedroom)
Dulux
Casper White
Quarter
(kitchen)
Porter’s Paints
Admiralty Navy
“ B E C AU S E I T ’ S O P E N
TO T H E L I V I N G
A R E A , W E WA N T E D
T H E K I TC H E N TO B E
QUITE GRAPHIC AND
I N T E R E S T I N G .”
Kylie Farrington, owner

“CLIENTS
SOMETIMES SHY
AWAY F R O M T H E
MORE VIBRANT
WA L L PA P E R S T H AT
W E L OV E , B U T
N OT K Y L I E .”
Delphine Hernot, architect
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BEDROOM Bed, Poliform. Mirror, Ikea. Cavalier Bremworth ‘Siren Dio’

carpet in Dione. BATHROOM Below right Novem Grey travertine tiles,
Inigo Jones & Co. Vanity benchtop in Silver Sandscape marble from
SNB Stone. STAIRWELL Porcelanosa ‘Tribeca Caliza’ tiles, Earp Bros.
POWDER ROOM Opposite Arte Internationale ‘Curiosa’ wallpaper in
Langur 13532, Unique Fabrics. WO light, Porcelain Bear. Mixer tap in
Weathered Brass, Brodware. For Where to Buy, see page 176. #

MOODY CLUES
Bold architecture transformed this interwar home into a glam

family pad that is at one with its Sydney Harbour views.
STO RY Chris Pearson | P H OTO GR A P H Y Tom Ferguson
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KITCHEN Oak benchtop. Rangehood surround in Cosmic Black granite, CDK Stone. Dekton Sirius splashback. Ovens and coffee machine,
all V-Zug. Metrica Thomas barstools, Space. Kitchen design by SJS Interior Design and Michael Robilliard & Associates, made by Debrich
Custom Joinery. BSP Sabbiata floor tiles, Bisanna Tiles. Wall-side joinery in Polaris Noir Pol laminate, Abet Laminati. DINING Sideboard by
SJS Interior Design, made by Debrich Custom Joinery. Artwork by Bogdan Molea. Bowls by Caroline Blackburn Ceramics, Spence & Lyda.

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A
bay window with two plush
swivelarmchairs is afavourite
nook for the owners of this
homeonSydney’sLowerNorth
Shore. Ensconced in these
front-row seats, they can soak up views of
the calming waters and nearby bushland
– perfect for taking time out. Turn 180
degrees in those chairs and the sitter is
back in the thick of the action.
When the owners – a couple with a son,
15, and daughter, 11 – bought the property
in2016,theyweredrawntoitsleafysetting
and, just steps away, a sandy beach. But
thesteepsitewasdominatedbyatwo-and-
a-half-storey interwar home, which had
discrete living spaces that shunned the
view. So they hired architect Michael
Robilliard and Sarah Jayne Marriott of
SJS Interior Design to open the property
up to the landscape and accommodate the
family’s diverse needs.
“We wanted Michael to make the most
of the aspect and provide fun spaces for
everyone to enjoy,” says the owner. “We
also wanted an open-plan kitchen/living/
dining room and ensuites for each
bedroom.” Sarah Jayne’s role was to bring
all the elements – the architecture,
furnishings and art – together to create a
layered, luxurious whole.
First up, Michael gutted the original
home, retaining only its solid-brick walls
on the lower level. In its stead is a light-
filled house with walls of glass to the east,
north and west. He also shifted the living
areas from the middle level to the top.
Embracinghisloveofthecurve,Michael
designed a soaring vaulted ceiling on the
top level inspired in part by the Oscar
“ W E W E R E D E M O C R AT I C A N D G AV E E V E RYO N E Niemeyer Auditorium in Ravello, Italy.
A WAT E R V I E W.” M I C H A E L R O B I L L I A R D , A R C H I T E C T Under that vaulted void are all the living
options the family could want: that much-
KITCHEN This page Benchtops in solid oak (meals zone), Cosmic Black Granite, loved seating alcove, family and dining
CDK Stone (island) and Dekton Sirius (wall side). Cooktop, V-Zug. Metrica areas, and a showcase kitchen. On the
Thomas barstools, Space. Custom sideboard. DINING Who dining chairs and middle level is the main bedroom suite, a
Codex dining table, Hub Furniture. Colossal light fitting, Est Lighting. Curtains
by Ozshade. Limewashed silvertop stringybark flooring. BAY WINDOW Bell side music room and children’s sitting area;
table, Anibou. Ottoman chairs, Domo. Custom sofa. Phoenix coffee table, Hub the children’s bedrooms and a games
Furniture. Caroline Blackburn Ceramics bowls, Spence & Lyda. Rug, Hali Rugs. room occupy the lower level. >

THIS IS THE LIFE
This house, with its vast, jaw-dropping top floor,
is a great entertainer. But there are plenty of
spaces for the owners to enjoy their own interests.
“There’s easy access to the harbour for kayaking
plus space for workout machines, should we want
to be active,” says the owner. “The children love
the games room, pool and the garden. I’m glad
they enjoy the house so much but I do sometimes
wish they spent more time in the study!”
“A S YO U C L I M B T H E S TA I R S , T H E E L A B O R AT E C E I L I N G
FA N S O U T. I T ’ S N OT T H E U S UA L P E R S P E C T I V E .” M I C H A E L
LIVING Moroso ‘Phoenix’ coffee table, Hub Furniture. Small rug, Tappeti Fine Handcrafted Rugs+Carpets. Throw, Shackpalace
Rituals. Modernica Case Study Cylinder planter, Spence & Lyda. Foscarini Bahia LED sconces, Space. Big Bug armchair,
Poliform. The walls are finished in Venetian stucco and wax (throughout). STAIRWELL Silvertop stringybark steps.
BSP Sabbiata floor tiles, Bisanna Tiles. MAIN ENSUITE Opposite, top right and bottom left Terrarossa mosaics and Agape
Sen tapware, all Artedomus. Basin, Rogerseller. Bath, Apaiser. Drum stool, Bisque Traders. Comet vase, Tribe Home.
MAIN BEDROOM Platner armchair, Dedece. Belize mirrors, Domo. Wall covered in Phillip Jeffries ‘Abaca Harvest’ fabric,
The Textile Company. Cruz basket, L&M Home. Rug, The Rug Establishment. >
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The palette
Dulux
Natural White
(dining)
Dulux
Very Cherry
Porter’s Paints
Cygnet

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Sarah’s task was to create a house fit for glamour. “The owners cook and entertain andconcealstheTVwhennotinuse.Below
a family but also an impressive space a lot, so it was important for the kitchen is a simple slatted-oregon bench, devised
forentertaining.“Ithadtobesophisticated to be a showpiece,” says Sarah. byMichael.“Itaddscharactertothespace,
and contemporary, muted and rich in The main bedroom is likewise “a bit where everything else is so sharp and
texture. Nothing too out there or bright, dark and luxurious”, she says. “The contemporary,” says Sarah.
out of respect for the architecture,” she freestanding wardrobe, grasscloth Liketheowners,afavouritespotforSarah
says. The owners already owned an wallpapersandsurfacesinCalacattaViola isthatbaywindow.“It’sashowstopper,”she
impressive collection of art and furniture, marblecombinetocreateasanctuaryfeel.” says.“Cantileveredintothelandscape,you
which Sarah wove into the scheme to The major exception to the refined feel you are part of that water view.” It
create a cohesive picture of old and new. neutral palette is the children’s sitting seems there’s plenty of competition for
Throughout the living spaces, mostly room, where a David Bromley artwork the best seats in the house. #
neutral tones offset the champagne hue provided the starting point for the decor. Michael Robilliard & Associates,
of the ceiling; black granite in the kitchen, Other happy surprises are peppered Paddington, NSW; (02) 9331 2232
joineryandfurnishingsgroundthespaces. throughout. Twin Foscarini lights in the or www.michaelrobillard.com.au.
Bronze highlights, including on the living room function like wall sculptures, SJS Interior Design, Woolloomooloo,
dramatic island bench, add warmth and while dark joinery provides handy storage NSW; sjsinteriordesign.com.au.
MAIN BEDROOM Platner stool, Dedece. Dressing table in honed Calacatta Viola
marble from CDK Stone. Bud vase, Zakkia. Custom bed, bedhead and side table.
Bedlinen, Hale Mercantile Co. Lee Broom ‘Mini Crescent’ bedside pendant lights,
Space. Sylvia rug from The Rug Establishment. For Where to Buy, see page 176.

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STAIRWELL Andrew made the console himself. Baby

Tree table lamp, Pierre+Charlotte. Mirror, Coastal Living
Rosebud. Runner, Armadillo & Co. Concrete flooring.
ENTRANCE A rain chain delivers rainwater directly to the
garden. Water feature by Zenibaker Architects. Landscaping
designed by James Ross Landscape Design, maintained
by J&K Plantscapes. Zinc cladding. Exposed aggregate
concrete, Rosebud Garden Supplies.
Natural wonder
On Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, a spectacular coastal site
now has a beautifully sophisticated home to match.
STO RY Stephen Crafti | ST Y L I N G Ashley Pratt, Tess Vafiadis & Charlotte Sangricoli
PH OTOG R A P HY Kristina Soljo

S
ituated on an escarpment with views to Bass Strait,
this property’s location is undeniably one of its
star attractions. The owners, Andrew and Elaine
Stewart, had been living in this idyllic spot for
decades, in a three-level 1980s home that had long
passed its use-by date by 2014. “We spent at least two
years looking for another site, but where else would you
find these views?” says Andrew. The Stewarts decided to
stay put and build anew.
This new home, designed by architect Michael Baker of
Zenibaker Architects, is a striking contemporary structure
that evokes the beach houses on stilts of the 1950s. Unlike
those Mid-Century homes, however, this one is supported
by massive columns and trusses. “I wanted to express the
form of a postwar beach house but I also wanted to create
thesenseofwalkingunderapier,”saysMichael.Theconcrete
steps and a water feature at the home’s entrance are further
references to the nearby ocean. The link to the water was
always going to be there: “Andrew has spent a lifetime on
ships, so the sea is in his DNA,” says Michael.
Although Andrew and Elaine were open to a number of
design styles, they were clear that their prime objective was
that this would be home for the long term. “We wanted the
kitchen, living areas and bedrooms, including the main
bedroom, all on one level in case we struggle with stairs >

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DINING Sculpture by Mela Cooke. Phasmida Branch 5 suspension light, Christopher Boots. Jade dining table, Zuster. Series 7 dining chairs, Cult.
American-oak flooring, Royal Oak Floors (throughout). Ceiling clad in American-oak veneer (throughout). RETREAT Elaine enjoys a quiet moment.
Double-glazed windows in low-e toughened glass by Autex Windows. The glass and window frame are rated BAL40 due to the risk of bushfire in the
area. Tolomeo Mega floor lamp, Artemide. Leeroy sofa, Tommy ottomans and Nikki armchair with footstool, all Grazia & Co. Salsa rug, Halcyon
Lake. Australian House & Garden vase and cushions, all Myer. FRONT GARDEN The curved path creates a palpable sense of arrival. Colorbond
Windspray roof and downpipes. Landscaping designed by James Ross Landscape Design, maintained by J&K Plantscapes.
in the future,” says Elaine. They also specified wide corridors bathroom, laundry and a pantry. Connecting the two levels
and doorways for ease of access and installed a lift in case is a staircase with netting as a balustrade, another nautical
the stairs they do have become too much. reference. Here, an angled glass roof floods the stairwell
The home, built by Pop Building, spans two levels. On the with light and captures more of those spectacular views.
groundfloorisaflexiblespacethatisusedasbothguestroom The open-plan communal area is zoned to create a sense
and TV room – a boon when the couple’s four children and of separation – much needed when the extended family
fourgrandchildrencometostay.There’salsoadoublegarage descend, says Elaine. This arrangement also allows the
and an adjoining workshop that is well used by this pair of couple to enjoy different aspects of the property’s panoramic
former furniture makers. views of the ocean, the nearby national park, the pool terrace
The first floor is where the action is, however. This and their newly landscaped garden.
level contains three bedrooms (the main with walk-in Since the kitchen is always on show, it was important to
wardrobe and ensuite), a vast L-shaped open-plan kitchen/ Elaine and Andrew that it looked and felt sophisticated.
dining/living area and a relaxing retreat adjoining a Michael delivered on this part of the brief by using a
northwest-facing terrace at the front of the home. The rooms restrained palette of materials. The five-metre long island
are arranged around a timber-clad pod that houses the bench is made from poured concrete, with the >
LIVING Painting by Sally Joubert. Twiggy floor lamp, Space. Ezra coffee
table and Stamp side table, both Grazia & Co. The custom sofa – part
of Elaine and Andrew’s existing collection – was made by Furniture
Inspirations. Armchair, Grazia & Co. Suspended fireplace, Oblica.
Latitude rug, Armadillo & Co.
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The palette
Dulux Whisper
White (interior,
throughout)
Porter’s Paints
Bayleaf
Porter’s Paints
Wattleseed

THIS IS THE LIFE
Sculptures and paintings from Elaine and Andrew’s
extensive art collection pique interest throughout
the home. “We like to support local artists and
designers, so most of our art was sourced from
galleries along the Mornington Peninsula,” says
Elaine. The sculptural lighting by Christopher
Boots is another source of homegrown pride.
“Christopher is based in Melbourne but he hails
from around here too.”
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MAIN BATHROOM Haven composite-marble bath,
Apaiser. Mizu ‘Soothe’ tapware and heated towel rail, all
Reece. Wall cladding, Ameri can-oak veneer. Floor tiles,
Lifestiles. FRONT GARDEN Landscaping by James Ross
Landscape Design. KITCHEN Elaine and Andrew in the
spacious entertainer’s kitchen. American oak-veneer
joinery. G4 kitchen mixer, Zip Hydrotaps. Pendant light,
Christopher Boots. Dita stools, Grazia & Co. Polished
concrete benchtops. Caesarstone splashback in Sleek
Concrete. Stove and ovens, V-Zug. Liebherr fridge.
RETREAT Leeroy sofas, and Tommy ottomans, all Grazia
& Co. Baby Tree table lamp, Pierre+Charlotte. Australian
House & Garden vase, cushions and throw, all Myer. Rug,
Halcyon Lake. Artwork by John Olsen. STAIRWELL
Architect Michael Baker. Netting, Oxley Nets. >

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MAIN BEDROOM Pendant light, Beacon Lighting. Bedside table, Adairs. Australian House & Garden vase, bedlinen, cushions and throw, all Myer.
Carpet, Floorspace. FRONT GARDEN Outdoor rockers, Domayne. Molly (Mel)drum firepit, Robert Plumb. Concrete bench, Hungry Wolf. POOL
AREA Pool by Pop Building. Pool mosaics, The Pool Tile Company. Travertine coping by KHD Stone Merchants. Steppers, Hungry Wolf. Fence designed
by Zenibaker Architects. POOL TERRACE Travertine pavers. Table and chairs, Remarkable Outdoor Living. For Where to Buy, see page 176.
surroundingjoineryinAmericanoak.Thejoineryisdesigned important that the interior was flexible and offered some
to look like furniture; appliances are integrated into the separation when there’s a full house.”
cabinetry for a streamlined finish. The decorating scheme was inspired by the surrounding
As beautiful as it is, the exposed coastal location means landscape. “Michael did a great job with the use of concrete
the house is sometimes subjected to wild weather, including and American oak, so we had a great canvas to work with,”
gale-force winds. In order to allow the Stewarts to enjoy the says Sylvanna. “We enhanced that with the use of furniture
outdoors in comfort year round, Michael installed operable in organic shapes, in a palette of warm browns with black
awnings to protect the front terrace. The adjacent retreat accents for contrast and definition.”
features floor-to-ceiling glass on two sides, allowing Elaine “The house has the wow factor, but it’s also extremely
and Andrew to enjoy a feeling of being in the outdoors liveable,” says Elaine. “It feels like we’re completely on our
regardless of the weather. own here,” adds Andrew. “Only the movement of the ships
Once the build was complete, Elaine and Andrew engaged in the bay remind you that there are others around.” #
interiordesignerSylvannaMitriofAustinDesignAssociates Zenibaker Architects, Mount Eliza, Victoria; zenibaker.
to help with the decoration. “Our mission was to furnish com.au. Pop Building Group, Mornington Peninsula,
this new build in a way that felt like an oasis – a comfortable Victoria; www.popbuilding.com.au. Austin Design
place to relax and unwind,” says Sylvanna. “It was also Associates, Brighton, Victoria; austindesign.com.au.

As you
PL E A SE
When they decided it was time for
an update, the owners of this
Sydney home knew exactly the right
interior designer for the job.
STO RY Sarah Pickette | ST Y LI N G Steve Cordony
P H OTO GR A P H Y Anson Smart
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REAR EXTERIOR This page

Doors open out to the family’s
tennis court and pool. FRONT
ENTRANCE Opposite The
16-year-old home has renewed
street appeal after a coat of
Dulux Paving Stone on the walls
and Dulux Vivid White and a
colour custom-mixed to match
Dulux Duracoat Zeus for its trim.

F
or an interior designer, there’s possibly no greater
complimentthantobeaskedbackbyclientsbecause
they’re so satisfied with your work. That’s the
situation Lynne Bradley found herself in with this
home in Sydney’s leafy north. “I first did some work
on this house about four years ago,” she says. “After that,
the family asked me to take on two other design projects
for them. Last year, with two of their four children having
moved out, they decided to invite me back to give some areas
of the home a refresh.”
Lynne set to work updating four bathrooms, the main
bedroom and the laundry, then designed a new butler’s
pantry offthekitchen.A coupleof other rooms were tweaked
and the whole exterior repainted.
“The owners wanted to improve some important areas of
the house but not to over-invest,” says Lynne. “My approach
was to develop a sense of continuity through these spaces,
with the same surfaces, shapes and colours flowing through
to balance everything.”
From the street, the house presents as a warm and
welcoming home. “You can just tell it’s a beautiful place to
raise a family,” Lynne adds. The manicured front garden is
the work of one of the owners, who has a particularly green
thumb and a love of symmetry. The gardens add a sense of
grandeur to the property and frame it perfectly.
During the first renovation, Lynne had given the home’s
entry foyer more presence. “It was in danger of being an
area you would just fly through
and down the stairs to the living
“Geometry is there to be played with. The key is balancing straight lines
levels. So I decided to create a
and hard angles with gentle curves.” LY N N E B R A D L E Y, I N T E R I O R D E S I G N E R
place to pause.”
She did this by placing an
armchair at the top of the stairs and creating visual interest
with graphic wallpaper. The ground level of this house hosts
the main bedroom and its newly refurbished ensuite and
walk-in wardrobe, three more bedrooms, the main bathroom
and a home office.
“The wall colour in the main bedroom comes from the
colour of the vanity in the ensuite,” says Lynne. “I added
sisal flooring for texture and reworked the walk-in wardrobe
to make it more functional.” The result is warm, relaxing
and very luxurious. The ensuite, a tricky shape, proved one
of the tougher elements of this renovation but Lynne
transformed its look and functionality by rounding off the
room’s angles with clever joinery.
The main bathroom was gutted in order to address some
plumbing problems, but the fixtures were retained in situ
to keep a lid on renovation costs. Today, striking grey Dekton
surrounds the bath and extends into a new display >
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STAIRWELL Above and top right The family dog, Zach, at the top of the stairs that
lead down to the living areas. Lynne had the parquetry refinished and placed a
Natadora ‘Scribe’ chair from Trit House there to create a visual focal point. Arched
windows painted Dulux Drive Time. BUTLER’S PANTRY Custom-designed by Lynne
and installed by Kastell Kitchens, the new butler’s pantry features cabinetry in Dulux
Domino and a Dekton benchtop. Emporio pull-out sink mixer, Abey. Floor tiles,
Di Lorenzo Tiles. Toro ice bucket (used as vase), Greg Natale. ENTRY FOYER
Chandelier, Arteriors. Darcy Pearl wallpaper, Graham & Brown. Catherine Martin
‘Rhapsody’ rug, Designer Rugs. BALCONY Situated off the home office, this balcony
looks out to the front yard and street. GARDEN The green-thumbed owner has a
love of iceberg roses.

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MAIN BEDROOM Above and opposite Bedhead custom-designed by Lynne, made by HB&Co. Society Limonata quilt and throw, Ondene. Sisal and wool carpet,
Artisanweave Flooring Co. Knoll ‘Womb’ armchair, Dedece. Tall cabinet, Trit House. FAMILY BATHROOM Below, middle and right Inset bath with Dekton Kreta
surround. Bar Bianco mosaic tiles, Di Lorenzo Tiles. Custom vanity designed by Lynne, made by Kastell Kitchens. Cabinetry painted Dulux Jiping. Margot basins
and Milli Pure tapware, Reece. NICHE This spot between the study and main bedroom features a Stepwell print from Greg Natale. >
The palette
Dulux
Drive Time
(hall and
ceilings)
Dulux Jiping
(bathroom and
main bedroom)
Porter’s Paints
Bachiotto Grey
(ceiling)
THIS IS THE LIFE

After a few years as expats, the owners of this
home returned to Australia and settled on
Sydney’s north side. They were attracted to this
locale for its great schools and leafy, quiet streets.
There was plenty of room for their children to
play too. Importantly, the home is positioned not
far from a freeway out of the city that allows the
family to escape to their beloved rural property
as often as they can.

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niche Lynne created. There are new heated towel rods too. “They’re
great for family bathrooms – there’s no excuse to not hang up a wet
towel!” she says, laughing. Character comes in the form of some
smart-yet-subtle details: pale green grouting and a mix of finishes
on the tapware backplates.
Thestaircase,flankedbyspectaculararchedwindows,wasupdated
with a lick of paint. “Dulux Drive Time was used down the stairs to
link the space to the black cast-iron chandelier that hangs above it
and to reference the black metal in the foyer’s chandelier. This colour
also beautifully highlights the green of the garden beyond.”
The kitchen, dining and living areas of the 16-year-old home are
located on the lower-ground floor. “The only significant change I
made to the kitchen was the addition of a butler’s pantry in what

had essentially been a simple storage room,” says Lynne. “I put
a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer in there, a tap with vegie spray and a
second sink. There’s also extra storage, hardy melamine shelves
and built-in recycling receptacles, which saves space in the kitchen.”
Outside, the home was painted Dulux Paving Stone, with trims in
DuluxVividWhiteandacustom-mixedcharcoal;thesetonesenhance
the green of the garden and tennis court. The roof was washed and
repointedand,asafinishingflourish,Lynnehadthechimneypainted
with grey stripes. “This project was all about refreshing the home
and adding a touch of sophistication. The family love it; they tell me
their only regret is they didn’t do it years ago.” #
Lynne Bradley Interiors, Lindfield, NSW; 0412 192 929
or lynnebradleyinteriors.com.au.
REAR EXTERIOR “This is a family of keen tennis players,” says Lynne. “They get a lot of use out of their court.”
The open doors lead to the formal sitting room; the balcony at left flows off the main bedroom. The striped
detailing on the chimney was added as part of this renovation. For Where to Buy, see page 176.
I M AGI N E T HIS
Taking a chance on the “ugliest house in the street” paid off
handsomely for the owners of this stylish Sydney home.
STO RY Leta Keens | ST Y L I N G Holly Irvine | P HOTO GR A P HY Tom Ferguson

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GARDEN Homeowners Andrew and Stephanie with

their children Cleo, Gretel, and Freddie, and the
family’s dogs, a pair of lagotto romagnolos named
Monty (left) and Frankie. Big Green Egg barbecue.
Outdoor dining setting, Tait. DINING Table made by
Andrew’s father. Coco pendant lights, Coco Flip.
Maggie dining chairs, Jardan. Terrazzo floor tiles,
Surface Gallery. Landscaping by Formed Gardens.
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KITCHEN/DINING Above-counter
joinery in Navlam Sandblasted Oak
veneer. Kit Kat mosaics (splashback)
and terrazzo floor tiles, all Surface Gallery
(throughout). Caesarstone benchtop in
Rugged Concrete. City Stik mixer tap,
Brodware. Albany rangehoods, Qasair.
Pendant lights, Coco Flip. Joinery by
Leading Edge Kitchens. Custom dining
table. Dining chairs, Jardan.

S
ydney’s eastern suburbs are sought after for a reason. There are
world-renowned beaches and coastal walks for a start, but scratch
the surface and you’ll find parks, boutique shops, cafes and
restaurants. All with a lovely village vibe. Easy proximity to
amenities was a priority for the owners of this home, Stephanie
and Andrew, especially once their son Freddie, now four, and their dog
Frankie, a lagotto romagnolo, came into the picture.
The couple had been living in the inner-city suburb of Surry Hills but
by 2016 were ready to make the shift to a more laidback location. They
began the search excitedly but quickly became disheartened – most of the
properties they favoured were way over their budget. In fact, Stephanie
had completely given up on finding their forever home by the time Andrew
came across this one. “I didn’t even see the house before we bought it but
I trusted Andrew that it was the right decision,” she says.
The 1980s blond-brick semi was, according to architect Jo Hurley, the
ugliest house in the street. “It had awful white balustrades and no
architectural features to speak of. The house had once been owned by a
family who were in the concrete business and it was built like a bunker.”
Stephanie and Andrew lived in the two-storey, four-bedroom house for
a couple of years while they saved the funds to renovate. During that time,
they became frustrated by its disjointed layout, minimal storage and lack
of connection to the garden.
Jo, an old schoolfriend of Stephanie’s, was an obvious choice to help them
out. “We liked Jo’s style, which is why we went to her in the first place,” says
Stephanie. “She insisted we talk to a couple of other architects to make sure
we weren’t just choosing her because I knew her.” They approached two or
three, but soon came to the conclusion that Jo was the one for the job.
“One of the first things Jo asked us was how we were going to use the
spaces,” says Stephanie. “They didn’t want to move again, so the home had
to be versatile and designed to stand the test of time,” says Jo. “It had to
be comfortable and super practical, as they spend a lot of time at home
with their kids [Freddie, two-year-old Cleo and baby Gretel]. A sense of calm
was also important.” >
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Initially, the plan was to add a third level to the home

to accommodate a retreat-like main bedroom suite with
a walk-in wardrobe, which Stephanie considered a must-
have. When council knocked back the idea of the extra
storey, Jo explored the options for making better use of
space within the existing footprint of the long, narrow
house. “It’s all about the details,” says Jo.
With nothing much going for the interior, it was
stripped back to its concrete slab. Jo’s design divided
the ground floor into two zones, with the living room
– to the right of the entrance – separated from the inline
kitchen and generous dining area by a pod containing
thelaundry,apowderroomandgenerouswalk-instorage.
Upstairs, there’s enough room for four bedrooms
(the main with ensuite) and a family bathroom – but
not for Stephanie’s walk-in wardrobe. “When you’re so
pushed for space, something has to give,” says Jo. “The
solution was to create a ‘shoe gallery’ for Stephanie in
the upstairs hallway.” “I love it,” says Stephanie. “It’s
one of the things I’ve been most excited about.” There’s
plenty of storage elsewhere too.
Stephanie and Andrew were adamant that despite its
coastal location, the house shouldn’t look beachy. They
wantedacleaner,moresophisticatedfinishthatwouldn’t
date. Jo specified terrazzo flooring and Caesarstone
benchtops,thesamewalltilesinthekitchenandbathroomsonabackground
of crisp white. To prevent all those hard surfaces feeling clinical, all joinery
features V-groove panelling; soft furnishings in a palette of stone colours
deliver warmth and softness. A bespoke American oak dining table made
for the family by Andrew’s father, Philip, and beautiful artworks from the
“ STEPHANIE AND ANDREW couple’s art collection are the final, very personal, flourishes.
WA N T E D T H I S TO B E T H E I R Stephanie says there’s one more feature that is loved by the whole family:
FOREVER HOME, SO IT HAD the rear deck and the now well-used garden; sliding glass doors in the
TO B E V E R S AT I L E A N D kitchen/dining area ease the transition from indoors to out. There’s a
D E S I G N E D TO S TA N D new built-in barbecue and lovely outdoor setting for alfresco dining,
THE TEST OF TIME. IT ALSO but the deck and generous steps themselves are a favourite spot to play
H A D TO B E C O M F O RTA B L E or sit. Even Frankie and his new pal Monty, the couple’s second lagotto
A N D S U P E R P R AC T I C A L romagnalo, haven’t been forgotten. “There’s space underneath the
F O R A FA M I LY W I T H steps for the dogs to shelter from the weather,” says Stephanie. “That was
YO U N G C H I L D R E N .” an important consideration as well.” >
J O H U R L E Y, A R C H I T E C T
Josephine Hurley Architecture, Sydney, NSW; 0423 177 290 or
www.josephinehurley.com.
COFFEE STATION A built-in cabinet next to the stairs includes a fridge drawer –
a neat space-saving inclusion. Vibiemme coffee machine, available from Jetblack
Espresso. Stairs in Eterno Grande, Tongue N Groove. Hasami mugs. Jug, Phendei.
LIVING Opposite Music from Another Room artwork by Caroline Walls. Rug, The Rug
Collection. Sofa, Jardan. Timber joinery in Navlam Sandblasted Oak veneer.
Caesarstone benchtop in Rugged Concrete. Curtains, Homelife Furnishings.
Gras 411 floor lamp, Spence & Lyda. Eames chairs, Living Edge.

THIS IS THE LIFE
“It was important to give these two working
parents a space of their own,” says architect
Jo Hurley. “There wasn’t room for a separate
parents’ retreat or a playroom, so we made the
living room function as both. Thanks to deep
drawers beneath the display storage, toys can
be easily tidied and the room used as a more
adult space. It’s purposeful yet subtle so it works
for everyone.”
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C O U N C I L K N O C K E D B AC K T H E
COUPLE’S PLANS FOR AN ADDITIONAL
LEVEL SO RETHINKING THE EXISTING
S PAC E B E C A M E T H E P R I O R I T Y.
UPSTAIRS HALL Shoebox-deep

cabinets – Stephanie’s ‘shoe gallery’
– run the length of the corridor.
FREDDIE’S BEDROOM Opposite, top
and bottom left Custom-made book
racks. Bedlinen, Cultiver. Lamp, Spence
& Lyda. For similar bed, try Scout House.
BATHROOM Scola basin, Duravit.
Halo tap and shower rose, Brodware.
Kit Kat mosaic tiles, Surface Gallery. >

The palette
Dulux Vivid
White (interior,
throughout)
Dulux
Domain
Dulux
Timeless Grey

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D E S P I T E T H E C OA S TA L L O C AT I O N , S T E P H A N I E
A N D A N D R E W P R E F E R R E D A S O P H I S T I C AT E D
N AT U R E - I N S P I R E D PA L E T T E R AT H E R T H A N A
T Y P I C A L LY B E AC H Y L O O K .
MAIN BEDROOM This image and right middle Featherson ‘E254’ armchair, Grazia
& Co. Bedlinen, Cultiver. Klop table lamp, Mica Lighting. ENSUITE Kit Kat mosaic
tiles, Surface Gallery. Vanity in Navlam Sandblasted Oak veneer with Caesarstone
Rugged Concrete benchtop. BALCONY Landscaping of the garden and balcony by
Formed Gardens. For Where to Buy, see page 176. #
H E A L I N G PL A C E
In a fertile pocket of Victoria’s Yarra Valley, a landscape designer
has shaped an atmospheric sensory garden.
STO RY Elizabeth Wilson | P H OTOG R A P HY Martina Gemmola

G a rden s
In a corner of his lush
garden, designer Greg Palmer
created a ‘Fibonacci Garden’
featuring spheres of clipped
English box planted in
the exact dimensions of
Fibonacci’s golden spiral. The
plants sit in a bed of crunchy
gravel, adding to the sensory
nature of the garden. In the
background are two types of
tree fern, the slender-trunked
Cyathea cooperi and the
shorter Dicksonia antarctica,
a species synonymous
with the area.
K
aren Dickson describes the garden created by her husband As part of their own recovery, after bearing witness to so much
Greg Palmer, as a “living meditation”. It’s easy to see community heartache, they purchased two nearby blocks of land
why. Set in a gully near Healesville, in Victoria’s Yarra – furnished with a couple of cottages and overgrown garden – with
Valley, on a plot of land blessed with a running creek, a dreams of creating a special place for family and friends to stay.
billabong and neighbouring temperate rainforest, this Bordered by a dense forest of towering mountain ash and tree
is an immersive wonderland teeming with life, scent and sound. ferns (Dicksonia antarctica) these parcels of land were ripe for
Greg and Karen both grew up in the Yarra Valley and rehabilitation and landscape designer Greg, owner of Ayus
returned to live here, near family, in the aftermath of the Black Botanical, threw himself into the project. “The land had been
Saturday bushfires of 2009. “We became quite active in the local neglected for years and it needed to heal. In the process of healing
recovery process,” says Karen, who works in complementary the land, we healed ourselves,” says Karen.
medicine and counselling. “Being back here reminded us of Once he’d cleared the weeds and overgrowth, Greg discovered
what a beautiful place it is to live.” They now reside in the some old plantings – camellias, a port wine magnolia and an Irish
family home where Greg grew up, and are very committed strawberry tree – which he rejuvenated and integrated into the
dwellers of the Valley. new scheme. With two mature willow trees dominating the >
A garden including a
red-flowering gum (Corymbia
ficifolia), red-flowering
bottlebrush, white-flowering
tea tree and mature camellias
hug Habitat House, one
of the renovated cottages.
OPPOSITE Clockwise from
top left A boardwalk leads
under a wisteria. Karen and
Greg in their meditative
garden. Even the shed is
picturesque. A seat for
contemplation surrounded by
Japanese maples. Nasturtiums
in the kitchen garden. Tea-tree
blossom. The deck of Willow
House, edged with dwarf
bay leaf and azaleas, and
screened by slender weaver’s
bamboo. Young buds
of oakleaf hydrangea
(Hydrangea quercifolia).
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Feature plants
_______
Willow (Salix babylonica)
Ornamental pear
(Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’)
Irish strawberry tree
(Arbutus unedo)
Japanese maple (Acer palmatum)
Port wine magnolia (Michelia figo)
Soft-tree fern (Dicksonia antarctica)
English box (Buxus sempervirens)
Hydrangea sp.
Japanese camellia (Camellia japonica)
Mexican orange blossom (Choisya ternata)
Gardenia (Gardenia augusta ‘Florida’)
Hellebores (Helleborus orientalis)
Yellow-twig dogwood
(Cornus sericea ‘Flaviramea’)

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT A boardwalk curves around a tea-tree and a clump of trusty
agapanthus. Greg tends the prolific Iceberg roses that grow with abandon over the Boston
ivy-covered fence. Greg and Karen’s border collie, Kirra. A converted cubby house is now used as
Greg’s garden conservatory: in the trough is an espaliered apple propagated from a tree Greg’s
grandfather planted. A local pony says hello. OPPOSITE The ‘Willow Walk’ leads to a bridge
over Picaninny Creek. The path is lined by glossy-leafed camellias, hydrangea and agapanthus.

site, his priority was to plant species that could withstand the Boardwalks meander through the greenery, and there are seats
damp and shady microclimate. In the wettest areas he for contemplation dotted throughout the grounds. There’s
massplanted dogwoods – “They love wet feet,” says Greg – and a vegetable patch, a medicinal garden, a citrus grove and a
ribbonsofarumlilies,cannaliliesandyellowginger(Hedychium ‘Fibonacci Garden’ that features spheres of English box planted
flavescens).Inthedrierareasaredriftsofhelleboresinterspersed in a spiral, Greg’s homage to the Fibonacci sequence.
with Acanthus mollis under a mid-level canopy of Pyrus Greg says his objective was to “create a feeling” as much as a
calleryana‘Chanticleer’ and Japanese maples (Acer palmatum). beautiful landscape. “I always try to design gardens with a feel
To this mix of mostly exotic species, he included some as much as a look,” he says. “When you walk into this space, you
additional native tree ferns (both Dicksonia antarctica and a immediately feel calm, like you’re in your own little world.”
more slender variety, Cyathea cooperi) and some small Karen and Greg restored the two cottages on site – now called
red-flowering eucalypts (Corymbia ficifolia). Fragrance is an Willow House and Habitat House – and offer accommodation
important presence here and there are masses of sweetly at the property. Greg tends the garden regularly, and both he
scented murraya, azaleas, Mexican orange blossom (Choisya and Karen love to stroll, sit and contemplate in the grounds.
ternata) and daphne (Daphne odora) among many others. “There’s an energy here that helps us slow down and be still,”
While the garden is largely filled with contrasting foliage says Karen. “It’s quite healing. We find everyone who comes to
types, there are flowers to be found, including white-flowering this place has the same experience. That’s what’s a beautiful
azaleas (Azalea ‘Alba Magnifica’), gardenias and hydrangeas garden can do. It connects you back to something grounded,
(both mophead and oakleaf varieties) appearing in spring and pure and truthful.” #
earlysummer.“Iprefergardenstobelushandgreen,”saysGreg. Accommodation enquiries; www.botanicaeditions.com.au.
“Sometimes a garden full of flowers feels over-stimulating.” Ayus Botanical; www.ayusbotanical.com.au.
S U N, W I N D
A ND S K Y
With hardy, textural, sun-loving plants, this rooftop
garden thrives even when left to its own devices.
STORY Elizabeth Wilson | P H OTO GR A P H Y Sue Stubbs
Garden designer Adam Robinson enjoys the late afternoon light in the rooftop
garden he created for Anne and Klaus; the tapestry of plants around him
includes sword-leafed Mauritian hemp (Furcraea foetida), wheaten-toned
Carex buchananii and C. ‘Frosted Curls’, pruned balls of Westringia, Buxus,
Teucrium and a fragrant rosemary bush. OPPOSITE The path of recycled
railway sleepers leads to a water bowl feature. Growing in between the sleepers
is a carpet of creeping thyme, which becomes a sea of white flowers in summer.
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S unsets are magical in Klaus and anne’s sydney rooftop

garden. as golden light spills onto their sky-reaching terrace,
the grasses light up, the Melaleuca tree shines and the
city lights twinkle. and when the breeze picks up – as it nearly
always does – the whole space ripples and gleams with colour.
upkeep burdensome. They set their sights on finding a city pad
with some form of outdoor space, so were thrilled to discover this
apartment in sydney’s inner west, which includes a rooftop garden in
its title. They bought it off-the-plan within an hour of hearing about it.
When they moved in, the rooftop had only the bare bones of
“There’s continual movement in the garden,” says Klaus. “It’s a garden. There was one bed with a frangipani and some shrubs,
a very dynamic space and very restful to watch.” surrounded by paving and an expanse of lawn, which required
This bird’s eye location is a dramatic change of scenery for the constant mowing. “I started off using a rotary push lawn mower,
couple, who downsized four years ago, when they swapped a family then I graduated to an electric one... and then we decided it was
home on a 2000m² block in a semi-rural suburb for a fifth-floor time to get rid of the grass,” Klaus says. at the same time, anne
apartment in the city. For 15 years, they’d enjoyed a sprawling wanted guidance in choosing pots to screen out a neighbouring
bushland garden but the empty-nesters were beginning to find the apartment. They decided to consult an expert and anne sent >

H G gardens
an sOs to garden designer adam robinson, whose work she knew informal path made from recycled railway sleepers, directing
and admired. adam met the couple at the rooftop, and the scope the eye to a large water bowl at the end of the path. a carpet of
of the garden renovation grew and grew. “Initially, anne and Klaus creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum ‘albus’) grows between the
sought my help to choose a few pots, but the project escalated to sleepers, while low hedges of rosemary encircle the water bowl –
what you see now!” says adam. “They asked me to come up with both adding fragrance to the garden. Taller plantings including a
a design that was beautiful to look at and could be explored as you melaleuca tree and a lilly pilly hedge (Syzygium ‘Cascade’) grow
walked through. anne loves gardening so she wanted the opportunity by the perimeter, along the glass balustrade.
to potter and nurture plants.” It was also important that the garden The garden is a focal point for anne and Klaus’ daily lives. Their
was easy-care for this travel-keen pair. living room is glazed on two sides with 9x5m of sliding doors that
The lawn came out and in its place adam installed an undulating, open onto the rooftop, meaning they’re constantly connected to
textural mix of natives, succulents and exotics. “Being an open this space. The alfresco dining area is in regular use and the outdoor
rooftop means it cops wind and sun from all directions,” says adam. sofa is a favourite spot for sunset drinks. “We’re in the space every
“so we needed to select sun-loving, water-wise plants and install an day,” says Klaus. The couple can still look after the place when
irrigation system to ensure the garden would thrive.” they’re out of town thanks to a sophisticated wi-fi controlled
With the existing stone paving in mind, he created a palette of watering system. “It’s a lock-up-and-leave garden with irrigation
earthy-toned plants. Loosely clipped spheres of Japanese box that Klaus can operate from his phone while travelling,” adam says.
(Buxus microphylla var. japonica), silvery germander (Teucrium anne and Klaus love that fact that the garden is a moving,
fruticans) and coastal rosemary (Westringia) mingle with sword- breathing, living microcosm that changes with the seasons. “It’s
leafed Mauritian hemp (Furcraea foetida) and grasses including a kinetic garden,” says Klaus. “even though it’s not huge, you can still
Lomandra ‘Tanika’ and copper-toned Carex (both ‘Frosted Curls’ walk around it and have a sense of contentment and peace.” #
and C. buchananii). Leading through these plantings is a wide Adam Robinson Design; www.adamrobinsondesign.com.
Outdoor diners enjoy prime views of the garden and the skyline beyond. Plants in the original
garden bed on the western side of the property (left) have grown and meld beautifully with the
new garden. A melaleuca tree (Melaleuca linariifolia ‘Snow in Summer’) is the tallest feature.
OPPOSITE Clockwise from top left A trough filled with Cephalotaxus harringtonia underplanted with
Rhipsalis (mistletoe cactus). Clipped Westringia, blue chalksticks (Senecio serpens), golden
Carex ‘Frosted Curls’ and strappy Lomandra ‘Tanika’ edge the pathway. A Tahitian lime and
common sage set against a backdrop of a thriving evergreen bay tree. A row of Kalanchoe
‘Copper Spoons’ and Carex buchananii sits on a groundcover of Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’.
“They have the
enjoyment of a garden
and the therapeutic
benefits of nurturing
plants, without the
stress of too much
maintenance.”
Adam Robinson

H G GARDENS
Have a ball
Clipped spheres and bun-shaped plants are a versatile
design element in the garden. Here, Helen Young explains
how to use them and which plants to choose.
S hrubs clipped into spheres or buns can be DESIGNER TIPS
Photography by Simon Griffiths (this page) & Andrew Lehmann (opposite).

seen in all types of gardens. In classic-style Melbourne designer Ian Barker says he uses
gardens, topiary – often Buxus – has long spheres to create structure when there isn’t
been used to enhance a geometric layout. any. “Our planting style is organic by design,
Formal gardens might have clipped balls in rows, so placing some green ‘blobs’ of texture
punctuating the corners of a rectangular bed, or seemingly randomly throughout the garden
planted in beautiful urns. Contemporary designs provides a reliable respite from the seasonality of
take a very different approach, with clipped mixed plantings,” he says. “We used to create
plants of various sizes grouped informally. garden beds with low hedges to create obvious
Designers use a wider range of species in modern formality and ‘picture-frame’ the real show
gardens – to highlight contrasts of silvery foliage beyond. Multiple spheres allow for the real show
with crisp green, for example, or to create an to come proudly forward while maintaining
interplay of textures. The groups might be year-round formality and certainty. Lately, we
positioned closely to meld into cloud-like forms. have been experimenting with ribbons of cloud
Or they might be set at intervals, interspersed plantings that are designed to draw the eye
with sculptural spheres in wire or stone. through the garden. This forces the viewer to
Mixing the strong forms of clipped balls with take in the whole garden rather that just one or
soft, loose plantings is especially effective. two focal points.”
Examples are ornamental grasses that provide Matthew Cantwell of Secret Gardens says he
movement and texture, and airy, flowering often uses ball-shaped plants en masse, mixing
perennials such as whirling butterflies (Gaura). varieties and sizes for a modern, sculptural
effect. “Or, set deep in a garden among softer,
looser plantings, they create focus and provide
direction through a garden,” he says. “A cluster
of three as a standalone arrangement in a wide
gravel path is also very sculptural.”
Landscape architect William Dangar prefers to
use plants with natural form. “There are many
plants that deliver the wonderful rounded forms
without the work of heavily pruned alternatives.
Crassula ‘Max Cook’ is a good example, and
some of the barrel cactus. And Lomandra ‘Lime
Tuff’ forms a beautiful symmetric rounded form.”
SHAPELY SPECIES
English box (Buxus sempervirens) is favoured in
cool climates but Japanese box (B. microphylla
var. japonica) does better in warmer areas; seek
out the cultivar ‘Faulkner’ for most disease-
resistance. Box’s small, densely packed leaves are
ideal for forming tightly clipped balls, and it’s very
long-lived. Alternatives include dwarf murraya
(Murraya ‘Min-a-Min’ or ‘Hip High’), Euonymus
‘Pierrolino’ or ‘Tom Thumb’, box honeysuckle
(Lonicera nitida), which is super fast-growing, and
dwarf lilly pilly (Acmena ‘Allyn Magic’).
The best choices for silvery foliage are white
correa (Correa alba), silverberry (Elaeagnus x Spheres of Japanese box
ebbingei), germander (Teucrium fruticans), and (Buxus microphylla var.
coastal rosemary (Westringia), which has a variety japonica) mix with spires of
of cultivars. Be aware that silver-leafed plants flowering Agave desmettiana in
generally need more sun to thrive, and the faster this Sydney front garden by
William Dangar. OPPOSITE
they grow the shorter their lifespan. Westringia and Teucrium,
For larger spheres, up to 800mm across, clipped into buns, contrast
try Chilean myrtle (Myrtus luma), grey myrtle with the slender trunks of
(Backhousia myrtifolia), murraya and port wine gum trees in a garden by
Ben Scott on Victoria’s
magnolia (Michelia figo) Mornington Peninsula.
If clipping isn’t your thing, choose species that
naturally have a neat bun shape. One of the best
is Indian hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis). ‘Oriental Pearl’
forms a rounded bun to 50cm diameter with
white spring flowers; ‘Spring Pearl’ is a pink form. Keeping in trim
Pittosporum ‘Miss Muffett’ grows as a ball to ✚ Frequent light tip-pruning results in spheres that are tight and dense. It’s
actually easier to prune little and often than to tackle an overgrown plant.
1m and has fragrant white flowers; a variegated ✚ If you’re growing your own spheres to save on paying the big bucks for instant
form, ‘Cream de Mint,’ has cream-edged leaves. ones, make a circle of galvanised wire to use as a template for pruning.
Others include Pittosporum ‘Golf Ball’ and ✚ To make pruning easier, use a small cordless machine with a rechargeable
native dwarf heath myrtle, Babingtonia virgata battery. They’re called shrub shears and have shorter blades than hedging
shears. If using hand shears, buy a quality brand and keep the blades
dwarf form. Crassulas are the best bun-shaped clean and sharp.
succulents – try Crassula ovata and cultivars like ✚ Apply an organic-based general fertiliser in spring and autumn to
‘Max Cook’, ‘Gollum’ and ‘Bluebird’. # keep plants growing strongly.

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DO TRY THIS AT HOME...

With everyone hunkering down at
home, there has been a huge increase
in the number of people growing food
crops in their gardens, says Angie
Thomas, horticulture consultant for
garden-product company Yates.
“Growing some of our own produce
helps us feel more in control of our
food supply,” she says. “As well, the
peaceful, methodical process of
gardening provides a source of Neat ideas
relaxation and stress relief in these We love Kun Design’s funky,
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Delicious vegetables to sow and plant-focused homewares.
grow in June include: peas (sugarsnap, The Balance side table (left),
telephone and snowpeas), broadbeans, $395, converts to a planter
baby beetroot, carrots, onions, radish, simply by removing the
spinach and winter-hardy varieties tabletop. The Branch
of lettuce such as winter iceberg aluminium screen (above),
and mignonette. $650, combines a trough
“Some garden centres may also have planter with a mesh screen
broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, for hanging pots, or training
silverbeet and Asian-vegetable seedlings climbers. Available from
that are perfect for planting during
June,” says Angie. In the tropics and Domo; www.domo.com.au.
subtropics you can also try sweetcorn,
capsicum, eggplant, cucumber,
pumpkins, tomatoes and zucchini.
“Most vegies like a spot that
receives at least 6 hours of sunshine
a day,” says Angie. “Some leafy
C L I P PI N G S
vegetables will tolerate part shade, so
check plant tags and seed packets.”
Photography by Andrew Fraser (Hibernate Outdoors) & Plants Management Australia (hellebores).
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InOut Furniture; cotswoldfurniture.com.au.
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Hellebores are a perfect choice
for potted winter blooms, and
the new varieties are bred
for improved flowering and
easy-care performance. Try
‘Molly’s White’ (left), ‘Angel
Glow’ or ‘Anna’s Red’. They
will flower indoors for three
weeks, after which you can
plant them in the garden.
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Interior designer Lynne Bradley specified a Zuster ‘Halo III’

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Reece for this Sydney ensuite. It’s teamed with a Nood Co
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Transcendent tiles
Innovative and creative tile design makes for
a bathroom masterpiece in this Sydney home.
PH OTOG RAPH Y Anson Smart
THE BRIEF Waterproofing woes were the

catalyst for this bathroom renovation.
“The owners had tried their best to rectify
a seepage problem but there came a point
when it was clear it was time to start again,”
says Lynne Bradley, the interior designer on
this Sydney project. The owners requested
that the bathroom, primarily used by their
young-adult son, be “low maintenance and
masculine yet still appeal to a female guest”.
THE DESIGN APPROACH The monochrome
palette was an early decision. “I also wanted
to explore texture and pattern, and to play
with scale,” says Lynne. Maximising the
compact footprint was important, which led
to the unusual tiling pattern. “It creates
direction through the space, and adds
intrigue and depth.” Robust materials
– chrome, concrete, porcelain, timber and
steel – are masculine and provide the
desired contrast. To improve the room’s
flow, Lynne completely reworked the floor
plan, shifting the vanity and toilet to the
rear wall, freeing up more space for a
generous shower area that didn’t need to be
sectioned right off. It’s the tiles, however,
that are truly the star of this space. “As
you enter the room, a matt-black pathway
moves you through the space,” she says.
THE RESULT A beautifully balanced,
well-proportioned space that’s strong
yet still quite understated. “There’s a
sense of luxury, space and freedom

here,” says Lynne. >
Lynne Bradley Interiors;
lynnebradleyinteriors.com.au .

T HE DETA IL S
Zuster ‘Issy Halo III’ vanity with oak panelling and
Corian top, $3734, Zuster ‘Issy Z1’ oval mirror with
shaving cabinet, $1579, Milli ‘Pure’ chrome basin
tap set, $758, Methven ‘Aio Aurajet’ twin shower,
$1430, The Gap wall-hung toilet, $597, and
Geberit in-wall cistern, $1143, all Reece.
Buch wall light, $149, About Space.
Mutina ‘Raw Edges’ floor/wall tiles, $88/m²,
Solo White Naturale wall tiles, $68/m², Tape
Cobble Half Black skirting tiles, $108/m²,
Tape Cobble Black feature wall tiles, $108/m²,
and Sole White Naturale wall tiles, $68/m²,
Di Lorenzo Tiles.
Bathroom special
Serene scene
Luxurious and lovely, the ensuite in this Sydney
home is simply too beautiful to hide away.
ST Y L I N G Olga Lewis | P H OTO G R A P HY Prue Ruscoe
Bathroom special
THE BRIEF This sumptuous ensuite by and graphic impact. The Moroccan
Sydney interior designers Justine zellige tiles in the shower have a T HE DETA IL S
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Hugh-Jones and Katrina Mackintosh handcrafted look that is a counterpoint Custom vanity in Silver
beautifully complements the glamorous to the sleekness of the surrounding Sandscape Marble,
main bedroom immediately alongside marble. “By confining tiles to the shower $300/m², SNB Stone.
it. “We took our cues from five-star alcove, the room eschews the look of Antonio Lupi ‘Ago’ bath,
hotels,” says Justine. “The bathroom a conventional bathroom and flows $12,547, Candana.
and bedroom read as one.” smoothly from the sleeping area,” says Oiled white-oak
THE DESIGN APPROACH Space was Justine. The toilet is concealed behind floorboards,
$159/m², Mafi.
borrowed from a generous existing a mirrored door to the left of the vanity;
Synapse pendant light,
bedroom to give the ensuite a greater that mirrored door not only acts as from about $13,666,
sense of scale, says Justine. And while a convenient full-length mirror it Apparatus Studio.
it is open plan, a cavity door separates also bounces natural light around the Curtain in Kohro ‘Lucilla’
the bathroom from the bedroom when room. The wall colour has a hint of Italian washed-linen
privacy is desired. A seamless transition peppermint to it and brushed gold fabric, POA,
from bedroom to bathroom is achieved tapware adds warmth. Simple Studio.
through the use of cohesive flooring. THE RESULT This is a sophisticated Pinch floor-mounted bath
filler in Brushed Gold,
“Visual impact is created by the ensuite with a sculptural chandelier $1495, Rogerseller.
freestanding bath and a streamlined as its star feature, says Katrina.
wall-hung vanity that extends from “This beautiful piece serves to finish
one side of the room to the other,” and elevate the room.” >
adds Katrina. Striking patterning in Hugh-Jones Mackintosh;
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Dark heart
A lack of natural light saw the designer of this Victorian
powder room embrace the power of a moody scheme.
PH OTO GR A P H Y Armelle Habib
THE BRIEF “My clients live on the

Mornington Peninsula and are big
entertainers,” says interior designer
Kate Walker of KWD. “They wanted
their powder room to capture the
personality of the rest of the home.”
THE DESIGN APPROACH “A powder room
might be a small space but it can pack a
punch,” she says. “We chose navy, brass
and Carrara marble and then added
wainscoting [wall panelling] as a nod to
the Victorian heritage of the home.” Kate
and her team decided to work with the
room’s lack of natural light by creating a
glamorous, moody feel. The reflective
quality of the navy and gold wallpaper
works beautifully with the wall sconces
to bounce light around the room and to
add a touch of glamour and whimsy. “We
underplayed the mirror; it’s frameless
and modern so it acts as a counterpoint
to the classic elements in the room.” The
customised washstand from The English
Tapware Company has a Carrara marble
top. “You can see the wainscoting through
the frame, which allowed us to keep the
space visually light.”
THE RESULT There’s a lovely balance
between the dark walls and the room’s
high ceiling. “Used together, the space
feels luxe and intimate,” says Kate. >
KWD; (03) 5974 1800 or
katewalkerdesign.com.au.
T HE DETA IL S
Martyn Lawrence Bullard ‘Zerzura’ wallpaper,

$317/10m roll, Radford.
Wainscoting painted Resene Licorice.
Hawthorn Hill washstand with Carrara marble top,
$4160, Perrin & Rowe wall-mounted basin set in
Satin Brass, $774, and undermount basin, $795,
all The English Tapware Company.
Ralph Lauren wall sconces, $1199 each,
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P H OTO GR A P H Y Ryan Linnegar
T HE DETA IL S
Classic washstand, from $1800, and Neu England lever
tapware set, $524, Brodware.
Mirror and make-up station with Quantum Quartz top
in Alpine White, custom made for Brooke Aitken Design.
Café mosaic tiles, $87/m², and Matt White penny
round mosaics, $82/m², Surface Gallery.
Original BTC ‘Hatton’ wall light, $968, Dunlin.

THE BRIEF Located in what was once the 1920s, the rear wall features a
a maternity hospital in Sydney, this decorative tiled arch. This detail is the
guest bathroom on the home’s ground star of the space, says Brooke, along
floor was remodelled by architect with the equally lovely mosaic flooring.
Brooke Aitken as part of a broader “The tiling is quite Parisian in feel,” she
renovation project. “Our client asked says. “Our tiler did an incredible job.”
that each of the three bathrooms in Situated opposite the washbasin is a
the house have its own joyful character make-up station with a beautiful,
and also referenced the heritage of the smoothly curved profile. “Its inclusion
home,” says Brooke. adds a touch of old-school glamour.”
THE DESIGN APPROACH Brooke and THE RESULT “Our client understands
her team combined the existing the benefits of good design and trusted
bathroom, toilet and a section of us implicitly. That goes a long way
corridor to create this new, more towards creating a gorgeous room. Our
generous bathroom. It’s now divided builders, Cathayne Constructions, were
into two distinct zones, with the also key to the finish we achieved – it’s
bath and shower area sectioned off classic, soft and joyful.” >
by a glass door. In a nod to the fact Brooke Aitken Design; (02) 9212 6262
the original building dates back to or brookeaitkendesign.com.au.
Bathroom special
Colour me happy
This Brisbane parents’ retreat is a vision of pure pastel perfection.
PH OTO GR A P H Y John Downes

THE BRIEF When it came time to Dulux Aqua Mist too. The hydrangea-
renovate the bathrooms in her own pattern curtain was inspired by the
home, Brisbane interior designer Maree Magnolia Interiors showroom. “Initially,
Woodley went for a colourful take on a I chose this print for wallpaper in the
classic look. “The ensuite in our parents’ entry to my home, then I realised it was
retreat is a space that I wanted to be perfect for the blind in the bathroom,”
both practical and luxurious,” she says. says Maree. The tiles, including
THE DESIGN APPROACH “We began by handcrafted Turkish marble hexagonal
reconfiguring the floor plan to optimise tiles for the wall behind the vanity, unite
storage,” says Maree, who achieved this all the elements of the room beautifully.
by shifting the furniture-style vanity THE RESULT “I’m really proud of how
to the other side of the room. The it all came together,” says Maree.
extraordinarily lovely joinery was “I collaborated with so many people
custom-made for Maree by Wyer+Craw on the tile selections, tile laying,
and is the shining star of this space. cabinetry design and hardware,
To get the colour just right, she the tapware, lighting and window
collaborated with Sophie Armstrong treatments. It’s amazing what it
from Magnolia Interiors and between takes to achieve everything you
them they decided on Dulux Aqua Mist. want in a bathroom!” >
The vanity is set off by brushed-gold Woodley Interiors;
handles sourced from the US. “I really woodleyinteriors.com.au.
wanted oval bevelled-edge mirrors with
cabinets behind them. This was one of
the hardest things to get right; it truly
tested the skills of the glaziers.” At the
bottom left of the vanity is a drawer that
acts as a chute connected to the laundry
below. The bath’s existing surround was
easy to update – it received a lick of
T HE DETA IL S
Custom-made vanity and mirrored cabinets
with Arabescato marble top and brushed-gold
handles, about $15,000, Wyer+Craw.
Joinery painted in Dulux Aqua Mist.
Custom-printed roman blind and
lampshades, POA, Magnolia Interiors.
Avanza handmade Turkish marble
hexagonal tiles, $589/m², Baby Picket
handmade Turkish marble floor mosaics,
$590/m², Axor ‘Citterio’ basin mixers,
$1277 each, and Villeroy & Boch
‘Loop’ undermount basins, $1098,
Elite Bathware & Tiles.
Bathroom special
Bespoke brilliance
Refined, classic and calming: this Melbourne ensuite is its owners’ dream come to life.
ST Y L IN G Tess Newman-Morris | P H OTO GR A P H Y Lisa Cohen
THE BRIEF When they renovated, the

owners of this Melbourne home asked
T HE DETA IL S Marylou Sobel Interior Design to give
Custom-made vanity with their main ensuite a fresh new look.
Fume de Nevai marble top “They wanted a space that felt calm and
by PB Cabinets for Marylou was very much their own,” says Marylou.
Sobel Interior Design. Ore “It was to be a sanctuary away from the
brushed-brass handles,
Rocky Mountain Hardware. busyness of a family home.”
Kelly Wearstler ‘Utopia’ THE DESIGN APPROACH The existing
wall sconces, $1125 each, ensuite was similar in layout, but “very
Bloomingdales Lighting. plain with dark floors and wall tiles –
Custom-made ‘Indiana’ not a room you’d want to unwind in,”
mirrors, $1150 each, says Marylou, who worked on the project
Rich & Davis. with her colleague, interior architect
Kaldewei ‘Meisterstuck Stephanie Nadel. Key to the new design
Classic Duo’ freestanding
bath, from $4800, is the vanity profile and its Fume de
Mary Noall. Navai marble top. “The vanity led the
Manhattan basin mixer design for the rest of the finishes,” she
sets, from $880 each, says. “It’s the first thing you see as you
Brodware. enter the room so we wanted it to reflect
warmth, character and order. The mix of
materials means the vanity presents like
a piece of furniture.” The ribbed timber
doors are teamed with bronze hardware,
Kelly Wearstler wall sconces and custom
mirrors. Other elements in the room have
been kept deliberately understated so as
not to compete with the vanity: a classic
Kaldewei freestanding bath was chosen
and honed limestone tiles have been
used on the floor and the wall that
frames a picture window. A roman blind
in a delicate de Le Cuona fabric ensures
there is privacy but also adds a little
softness to the room.
THE RESULT “The space we’ve created
is calm and relaxing,” says Marylou.

“This is a room where the bespoke
shines. Including quality fittings was
of the utmost importance in our quest
to create perfect ensuite for our clients
that would look beautiful and last.” >
Marylou Sobel Interior Design;
0411 195 404 or marylousobel.com.au

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Bathroom special
Classic good looks

White and marble work together harmoniously in this old-meets-new ensuite.
ST Y L I N G Bek Sheppard | P HOTO GR A P H Y Derek Swalwell
THE BRIEF The owners of this Melbourne the walk-in wardrobe to the shower at the
home were happy to allow architect and other end of the main suite. The wall
interior designer Luke Fry a free hand was designed for privacy, so no one felt
when it came to their ensuite. “We were exposed when they used the shower, and
given a great amount of creative license,” they made the space work more effectively
he says. Luke’s goal was to come up too. The focus then became the light
with a classic yet contemporary scheme flooding down from the skylight above.”
that tipped its hat to the home’s The vanity extends from the shower
Edwardian heritage. to the door and features a luxurious
THE DESIGN APPROACH Fluted glass is Carrara Bianco marble top.
an inspired inclusion for a bathroom in THE RESULT It’s the sum of all the parts
a period home. “It creates a subtle level that makes this ensuite work so well.
of privacy that works well with the “I love each and every element – the
home’s overall aesthetic,” says Luke. glass, the tiles, the vanity, the mirrors, the
“The proportion and scale of the fluted wall sconces, the tapware, the skylight,”
elements also ties in with the scale of the says Luke. “Everything in the room is
finger tiles.” Those thin marble tiles make custom-made or specifically selected.
a feature of the nib wall that encloses the Whether they are very expensive or
double showers. This wall wasn’t really priced to a budget, every element needs
intended to be a key element of the room, to work together and tell a story.” >
says Luke. “You can actually see from Luke Fry Architecture & Interior Design;
the main bedroom all the way through lukefry.com.au .
T HE DETA IL S
Vivid Slimline wall mixers in Gun Metal,
$281.60 each, paired with Vivid Slimline
outlet in Gun Metal, $327.80 each,
Vivid Slimline Compact twin shower in
Gun Metal, $616, and Radii towel rails
in Gun Metal, from $115 each, all from
Phoenix Tapware.
Montecarlo 600x600mm terrazzo
floor tiles, POA, Signorino.
Inax ‘Yohen’ marble finger tiles,
POA, Artedomus.
Vanity custom-made for Luke Fry
Architecture & Interior Design.

Bathroom special
Aqua splash
Colour comes to the fore in this cleverly planned Melbourne ensuite.
ST Y L IN G Ruth Welsby | P H OTO GR A P H Y Martina Gemmola
THE BRIEF Interior designer Camilla

Molders was engaged to advise on spatial
planning, finishes, fittings and cabinetry
for this newly built Melbourne home,
designed by Phooey Architects. “The
owners wanted their ensuite to be
luxurious and a lovely spot to escape
to – with a dreamy underwater feel.”
THE DESIGN APPROACH The long, narrow
shape of the ensuite meant careful
planning was required to get the balance
of the design just right. “Its shape could
have led to it being bland and that was
something the owners were keen to avoid,”
says Camilla. “We were presented with a
great opportunity to include bold colour
in the shower area, which leads the eye
down the length of the room.” The tiles, the
marble, the richly toned timber make-up
station and textural limestone on the floor
are all perfectly balanced. But as striking
as the aqua tiles are, for Camilla, the star of
the space is the room’s polished-plaster
wall. “Its pure simplicity balances the
pattern and detail on the opposite wall.”
THE RESULT “We wanted an ensuite that
would tie in with the luxurious design
elsewhere in the house, yet also have its
own personality,” says the owner.
“Everyone’s first reaction when they get
a glimpse of the room is ‘wow!’” >
Camilla Molders Design; (03) 9699 6641 or
camillamolders.com.au. Phooey Architects;
phooey.com.au.
T HE DETA IL S
Tavella Verde subway tiles, $160/m², Byzantine Design.

Custom vanity with New York marble top and Bord black-gold
timber veneer, about $16,000, Camilla Molders Design.
Mini Glo-ball lights, about $300 each, Euroluce.
Eccentric spout, $395, and Tonic mixer, $305, Rogerseller.
Laufen Kartell 420mm basin, $930, Reece.
Pietre Tre limestone floor tiles, $119/m², Tiento Tiles.
Tantra Imports velvet stool, $350, Jennifer Button Agency.

Bathroom special
Crisp and clean

A light touch has brought this petite Sydney ensuite to life.
THE BRIEF Maximising light flow was central to how Sydney interior
designer Nina Maya approached this attic-level ensuite, adjoining the
bedroom of her son, Harley. “I wanted his bedroom and its ensuite
to feel open and spacious,” she says.
THE DESIGN APPROACH Some smart specifying ensured this space,
which is 4.8x1.5m, works as hard as it can. “Key to its success is a large
T HE DETA IL S operable skylight, and the fluted-glass and steel double-width sliding
Custom vanity in Neolith stone-composite doors,” she says. “These elements allow for a good transfer of light
in Aspen Grey by iSpace Solutions, about between the bedroom and ensuite.” A floor-to-ceiling Stegbar shower
$10,000, and Custom-made aged-brass mirror, screen keeps the room feeling spacious. “Full-height shower screens
$300 each, through Nina Maya Interiors. draw the eye upwards. Stegbar was happy to put a custom finish on the
CTS-ACM-10 marble-look tiles (90x45mm), shower-screen hinges so they matched our tapware perfectly.” Taking
about $110/m², Cerastone Tile+Stone. star billing in the space are the large-format Italian porcelain tiles used
Mini Glo-ball wall lights, on both walls and floor. “They’re a continuation of the gentle neutrals
about $300 each, Euroluce.

we’ve used elsewhere in the house,” she says. The vanity was custom
Eccentric basin mixer and shower in
Brushed Nickel, from $395, Rogerseller. made for Nina. “I prefer bathrooms to have a limited colour and material
Floor-to-ceiling shower screen with custom- palette. Here, the vanity and its integrated sink are entirely clad in
finish hardware, POA, Stegbar. Neolith, a stone composite, for a solid, monolithic look.” The custom-
made mirror and sleek Rogerseller tapware complete the look.
THE RESULT “This is a sophisticated and serene ensuite that’s sure
to stand the test of time,” says Nina. #
Nina Maya Interiors; 0411 711 558 or ninamayainteriors.com.

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blinds and curtains by Blinds Online will elevate Strommen’s minimalist and clean Pegasi M mixer Choices Flooring, come engineered with air quality
any interior space. From $59. is a genius in the kitchen. $1187. improving properties. Pet-perfect.
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ESSENTIALS
Create a beautiful lifestyle
Designed with an Art Deco-inspired backrest, and home with these Arabella Sleepwear makes luxury nighties from the
Harvey Norman’s sumptuous Shell velvet chair will
lend bedrooms a sophisticated finish. $399.
must-have products. finest cotton. Featuring lace detailing, the timeless
designs will be worn for seasons to come. From $60.
harveynorman.com.au damaskbedlinencollection.com.au
Available at Bunnings, Capi Europe’s stylish pots Caroma’s range of sleek Opal support rails help The Coco lamp table from Domayne is the perfect
feature a unique insulating layer that helps plants reduce the risk of falls in the bathroom, enabling perch for a lamp, vase or candle. Features metal legs
to live longer. From $75. independent living for longer. From $154 to $699. and a hardwearing ceramic tabletop. $449.
bunnings.com.au caroma.com.au domayne.com.au
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Bathroom special
ERA DEFINING
Trends may come
and go, but classic
bathroom furniture
won’t date. The Kado
‘Era’ range from
Reece (left) is a good
example of traditional
shapes being given a
contemporary twist
for today’s bathrooms.
The Shaker-style
profile of the vanity
and cabinet pairs
beautifully with its
gold-brass cup
handles. reece.com.au
BAT HROOM N E WS
From smart new surfaces and boundary-pushing taps to
timelessly stylish fixtures, here’s what’s fresh for bathrooms.
Reflective glory
Seeking a little bling
PERFECT PUMPS for a powder room?
Interior designer Carole Whiting Take a look at the
created these Black+Whiting range of decorative
hand and body soaps ($34.95 Fiam mirrors (above)
each, left) when she couldn’t from Fanuli. Priced
find the right products for photo from $3790.
CLEAN SWEEP shoots. blackandwhiting.com.au fanuli.com.au
As well as having clean lines, the Pegasi
shower range from Faucet Strommen
(left) is easy to keep clean. The
Australian designed and assembled
showers feature neat silicone nozzles Prizes on tap
that simply rub clean of any limescale It’s unsurprising, really, that Phoenix
build up. Instead of the water filling up Tapware has taken out four 2020 Red Dot
Design Awards, with its category-redefining Axia range
the brass cavity, Pegasi showers have receiving the Best of the Best accolade. “We’re thrilled to be the first
a cartridge system inside that sends Australian tapware company to receive such a distinction,” says
the water flow directly to the silicone Steve Jackson, Phoenix managing director. Pieces in the Axia collection
nozzles for an even rain spray. start from $385 and are notable for their sleek, ultrathin outlets and
faucetstrommen.com.au dial handles. phoenixtapware.com.au
Silver lining
Combining the look of natural stone with a velvet-soft finish, the new
Silver Grain range of porcelain tiles at Di Lorenzo Tiles (left) comes
in five grey colourways. “It’s the perfect palette for bathrooms,” says
marketing manager, Tina Di Lorenzo. “The grain print is subtle, yet
noticeable enough to create interest.” There are five mosaic patterns
in every colour and each can be worked back with a matching base
tile for a cohesive look. From $62/m². dilorenzo.net.au
MINTY MARVEL
The beautifully packaged Marvis Spearmint mouthwash
(above) is one dental helper you’ll be happy to leave on
the vanity. It’s $24.95 from Saison. saison.com.au
L O O M L OV E LY
Parisi’s handcrafted Loom
bathroom furniture collection
(left) has taken inspiration
from the weaving process.
You’ll find bathroom vanities,
mirrors and side cabinets
in the range, each with
a beautiful, textured
appearance. “Every piece is
hand carved, sanded or
polished,” says Franco Parisi,
chief operating officer at
Parisi. parisi.com.au
IN WITH THE NOIR

A whole new world of SOFTLY DOES IT
deep, dark vanity tops Fluffy new towels can be a cost-effective way to update
has just opened up with the your bathroom’s look. The Australian House & Garden
release of Caesarstone’s range of towels at Myer (from $17 for a hand towel) may
latest collection of black just be the style refresh you’re seeking. myer.com.au
quartz surfaces. Ranging
in hue from ebony to jet
and onyx, each new
offering works a treat with
the latest brushed- and
aged-metal tapware on
the market at the moment.
caesarstone.com.au
Wow and zen

Fans of the minimal-meets-industrial look will love Paco
Jaanson’s IB Rubinetterie ‘OnlyOne’ collection of
bathroom fixtures (right). Designed to have a
‘zen garden’ feel (thanks to their resemblance to bamboo
water fountains), the mixers sweep back at a 45-degree
angle to allow for unhindered water flow.
pacojaanson.com.au

Bathroom special
Natural fit
No matter which look you’re leaning towards, our selection of
smart buys will ensure your bathroom scrubs up beautifully.
FROM LEFT Copper watering can, $299, Maison et Jardin. Michael Verheyden travertine
container, $640, Ondene. Bread board, $159, and timber washboard, $129, both Maison et
Jardin. Kristine linen guest towel, $39, Hale Mercantile Co. Rattan bowl, $130, and Shanxi
timber bench, $1150, Orient House. HDDM7 artwork by Daniel McLellan, $350, Saint Cloche.
Produced by Sarah Pickette. Styling by Kate Nixon (this page). Photography

by Kristina Soljo (this page) & Ryan Linnegar (bathroom, opposite).
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FA M I L Y F R I E N D L Y
1 This family bathroom in Sydney was designed by Schemes & Spaces and features tiles from Di Lorenzo Tiles and Phoenix Vivid Slimline tapware
from Reece. 2 Ivy 1 IP44-rated wall light, $149, Beacon Lighting. 3 Jenson mirror in Dark Grey Gloss, $199, Oz Design Furniture. 4 Menu bathroom
storage container in White, $109, Designstuff. 5 Abode rigid waterproof flooring in Floro Oak, from $57.75/m², Choices Flooring. 6 Twiggy face
cloth in Khaki, $15, Sage x Clare. 7 Kreoo ‘Diamond’ marble basin, from $5401, Elite Bathware & Tiles. 8 Mini-Unikko slippers, $68, Marimekko.
9 Valencia bath in Dusty Pink, $4990, Concrete Nation. 10 Casablanca handmade clay tiles in Cream, $7 each, Perini. >

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MONO C HR OM E M AGIC
1 Waffle cotton bath towels, $49.95 each, and hand towel, $24.95, Aura Home. 2 Powdercoated-metal tissue box cover, $59, Designstuff.
3 Fima ‘Next’ basin mixer, $369, Bathe. 4 Gessi ‘Goccia’ oval mirror in Black, $1617, Abey. 5 Icon+ A67.31 basin tapware set, $1128, Astra Walker.
6 Euston polished-marble soap dispenser, $29, Freedom. 7 Aura Home ‘Vintage Stripe’ cotton bath towels, $30 each, Domayne. 8 Menu
‘Studiopepe’ brass-framed mirror with marble base, $1100, Oliver Thom. 9 Agape ‘Lariana’ Cristalplant bath in White/Dark Grey, POA, Artedomus.
10 Caroma ‘Elvire’ twin shower in Gunmetal, $1189, Harvey Norman.

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T I M E L E S S A PPE A L
1 Avenza Bianco laminate surface, from $84.15/m², Laminex. 2 Ecru stripe organic-cotton bath towel, $189, Loom Towels. 3 Natio Spa Relaxing
Magnesium & Mineral bath salts, $14.95/350g, Natio. 4 Duravit ‘Cape Cod’ solid-surface bath, $8998, Bathe. 5 Armando Vicario ‘Provincial’
three-piece basin set, from $628, Abey. 6 Herringbone Carrara marble mosaic tiles, $27.95/m², National Tiles. 7 This bathroom, designed by The
Stables, uses DLT85883 tiles in Vanilla, $138/m², Di Lorenzo Tiles. 8 Conchiglie 40cm ceramic bowl, $450, Fanuli. 9 Salone glass soap dispenser, $15,
Freedom. 10 Perrin & Rowe ‘Deco Collection’ shower in Polished Brass, $1145, The English Tapware Company. For Where to Buy, see page 176. #
W H E R E T O BU Y
Locate your nearest stockist by contacting the following suppliers.
# 1803 0411 765 662; 1803.com.au Blupeter Homestore (08) 9433 1782; Cultiver cultiver.com Grazia & Co (03) 9589 4398;
A Abet Laminati (02) 9672 7300; www.blupeter.com.au D Debrich Custom Joinery graziaandco.com.au
www.abet.com. Boffi Studio www.boffi.com (02) 9905 7792; www.debrich.com.au Greg Natale (02) 8399 2103;
Abey 1800 809 143; abey.com.au Boyd Blue (07) 5527 0899; Dedece (02) 9360 2722; gregnatale.com
About Space (03) 9417 4635; boydblue.com dedece.com.au H Halcyon Lake (03) 9421 1113;
aboutspace.net.au Brodware (02) 9421 8200; Dekton (02) 8311 1518; halcyonlake.com
Adairs 1300 783 005; adairs.com.au brodware.com.au dekton.com.au Hale Mercantile Co
Aeria Country Floors 0413 841 590; Brunschwig & Fils, available DesignByThem (02) 8005 4805; halemercantilecolinen.com
aeria.com.au from Elliott Clarke Textiles designbythem.com Hali Rugs 1300 131 120; hali.com.au
Alspec 1300 257 732; elliottclarke.com.au Designer Rugs 1300 802 561; Hanna’s Joinery 0414 388 052
www.alspec.com.au Bunnings (03) 8831 9777; designerrugs.com.au Hansgrohe 1800 001 901;
Alti Lighting (08) 9284 2203; bunnings.com.au DesignFarm (08) 9322 2200; www.hansgrohe.com.au
www.alti.com.au Byzantine Design (03) 9078 2811; www.designfarm.com.au Harvey Norman 1300 464 278;
Anibou (02) 9319 0655; www.byzantinedesign.com.au Designstuff (03) 9592 2960; harveynorman.com.au
anibou.com.au C Cadrys (02) 9328 6144; designstuff.com.au Haymes Paint 1800 033 431;
Apaiser (03) 9421 5722; cadrys.com.au Di Lorenzo Tiles (02) 8818 2950; haymespaint.com.au
apaiser.com.au Caesarstone 1300 119 119; dilorenzo.com.au HB&Co www.hbandco.com.au
Apparatus Studio caesarstone.com.au Domayne domayne.com.au Helmut Lang www.helmutlang.com
apparatusstudio.com Candana (02) 9389 8631; Domo (03) 9277 8888; domo.com.au Hermosa Painting Finishes
Armadillo & Co (02) 9698 4043; candana.com.au Dulux 132 525; dulux.com.au hermosafinishes.com.au
armadillo-co.com Caroma 131 416; caroma.com.au Dunlin (02) 9907 4825; Highgate House (07) 3256 0860;
Art Supplies Australia Casa by Studio Kate (02) 9363 4318; dunlinhome.com.au highgatehouse.com.au
artsuppliesaustralia.com.au www.studiokate.com.au Duravit (02) 8070 1889; HK Living (03) 9500 9991;
Artedomus (02) 9557 5060; Cavalier Bremworth 1800 251 172; www.duravit.com.au hkliving.com.au
artedomus.com cavbrem.com.au E Earp Bros (02) 4925 4550; Home Furniture on Consignment
Artemide 1300 135 709; artemide. CDK Stone (03) 8552 6000; earp.com.au (02) 8338 8000; www.hfoc.com.au
com.au cdkstone.com.au Electrolux electrolux.com.au Homelife Furnishings (02) 9664 6700;
Arteriors www.arteriorshome.com Cerastone Tiles+Stone Elite Bathware & Tiles www.homelifefurnishings.com.au
Arthouse Gallery (02) 9332 1019; (02) 9388 9001; cerastone.net.au (07) 3391 1399; elitebathware.com.au Hub Furniture (03) 9652 1222;
www.arthousegallery.com.au Chatsworth Fine Furniture Elliott Clarke Textiles 1300 355 468; hubfurniture.com.au
Articolo Lighting (03) 8595 8011; (03) 8360 9697; elliottclarke.com.au Hungry Wolf Studio
articololighting.com www.chatsworthfinefurniture.com.au Enoak 0476 239 799; @hungrywolfstudio
Artisanweave Flooring Co Chloe 1800 812 663; www.chloe.com www.enoak.com.au Hunters+Collectors (08) 6101 4004;
www.artisanweave.com.au Choices Flooring Est Lighting (02) 9194 3422; huntersandcollectorsinteriors.com.au
Astra Walker (02) 8838 5100; choicesflooring.com.au estlighting.com.au I iBuild i-build.com.au
astrawalker.com.au Christopher Boots (03) 9417 6501; Euroluce (02) 9356 9900; Idea Creations ideacreations.com.au
Aura Home 1300 304 269; christopherboots.com euroluce.com.au Ikea (02) 8020 6641; ikea.com.au
aurahome.com.au Coastal Living Rosebud F Falcon, available from Andico Inigo Jones & Co
Autex (03) 9729 2322; (03) 5986 1730; coastalliving.com.au 1800 685 899; www.andico.com.au www.inigojones.com.au
www.autex.com.au Coco Flip cocoflip.com.au Fanuli (02) 9908 2660; Ivy Lane Agency www.ivylane.com.au
B Bastille & Sons Coco Republic 1300 000 220; fanuli.com.au J James Ross Landscape Design
bastilleandsons.com.au cocorepublic.com.au Faucet Strommen 1800 505 116; www.jamesrosslandscape.com.au
Bathe 1300 133 320; bathe.net.au Cole & Son, available from faucetstrommen.com.au James Said (08) 6180 3615;
Beacon Lighting 1300 232 266; Radford (03) 9818 7799; Floorspace (03) 9882 2477; jamessaid.com.au
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Becker Minty (02) 8356 9999; Colorbond 1800 022 999; Formed Gardens (02) 8036 8580; jardan.com.au
beckerminty.com colorbond.com formedgardens.com.au Jatana Interiors
Big Green Egg Concrete Nation (07) 5593 4075; Freedom 1300 135 588; jatanainteriors.com.au
www.biggreenegg.com.au www.concretenation.com.au freedom.com.au Jennifer Button Agency 0439 111 006
Billi 1800 812 321; billihome.com.au Contempo Studio (08) 9385 1149; Furniture Inspirations (03) 9562 8355; Jenny Jones Rugs (08) 9286 1200;
Bisanna Tiles (02) 9310 2500; www.contempostudio.com.au www.furnitureinspirations.com.au www.jennyjonesrugs.com
bisanna.com.au Cosh Living (03) 9281 1999; G Giffin Design 0452 412 634; Jetblack Espresso (02) 9452 6470;
Bisque Traders (02) 6658 0699; coshliving.com.au www.giffindesign.com.au www.jetblackespresso.com.au
www.bisquetraders.com.au Cotswold InOut Furniture Glem 1300 307 917; K Kartique (08) 6161 7179;
Bloom Bespoke bloomandco.com.au 1800 677 047; www.emiliaappliances.com.au www.kartique.com.au
Bloomingdales Lighting cotswoldfurniture.com.au Globe West 1800 722 366; Kastell Kitchens (02) 9634 3395;
(02) 8345 6888; Cromwell (03) 9510 5294; globewest.com.au www.kastell.com.au
bloomingdales.com.au cromwellaustralia.com.au Graham & Brown KHD Stone Merchants
BlueScope Steel www.lysaght.com Cult 1300 768 626; cultdesign.com.au www.grahambrown.com (03) 9822 2748
stockists H G
King Living 1300 546 438; O Oblica (03) 9416 0400; Rocky Mountain Hardware Taubmans 131 686; taubmans.com.au
kingliving.com.au www.oblica.com.au (02) 9564 2877; www. Temple Fine Rugs (08) 6140 1763;
Koskela (02) 9280 0999; Oliver Thom oliverthom.com.au rockymountainhardware.com www.templefinerugs.com.au
koskela.com.au Ondene (02) 9362 1734; Rogerseller (03) 9429 8888; The English Tapware Company
Kreative Kitchens 0418 862 710; ondene.com.au rogerseller.com.au 1300 016 181; englishtapware.com.au
www.kreativekitchens.com.au Orient House (02) 9660 3895; Romo, available from Marco The Montauk Lighting Co
L Laminex 132 136; laminex.com.au orienthouse.com.au Fabrics (03) 9882 7238; www.montauklighting.com
Leading Edge Kitchens Otomys otomys.com www.marcofabrics.com.au The Pool Tile Company
(02) 9540 2022; lekitchens.com.au Oxley Nets oxleynets.com.au Rosebud Garden Supplies www.pooltile.com.au
Lifestiles (03) 9889 4950; Oz Design Furniture 1300 721 942; (03) 5986 8369; The Rug Collection (03) 8555 3584;
www.lifestiles.com.au ozdesignfurniture.com.au www.rosebudgardensupplies.com.au therugcollection.com.au
Light in the Box lightinthebox.com Ozshade 1300 134 372; Royal Oak Floors (03) 9826 3611; The Rug Establishment therugest.com
Lincoln Brooks (02) 4957 2908; ozshade.com.au royaloakfloors.com.au The Stables www.thestables.com.au
naturallycane.com.au P Parisi parisi.com.au S Sage x Clare sageandclare.com The Textile Company 1300 852 994;
Living Edge 1300 132 154; Parterre (02) 9363 5874; Saint Cloche 0434 274 251; textilecompany.com.au
livingedge.com.au parterre.com.au saintcloche.com The Vault Sydney thevaultsydney.com
Loom Rugs (03) 9510 3040; PB Cabinets (03) 9729 0800; Schemes & Spaces 0416 226 697; Thibaut, available from Boyac
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Loom Towels loomtowels.com Perini (03) 9421 0550; Schots Home Emporium schots.com.au Think Shutters (03) 9397 4381;
Luxaflex Window Fashions perini.com.au Schumacher fschumacher.com www.thinkshutters.com.au
135 892; luxaflex.com.au Perrin & Rowe, available from Scout House (03) 9525 4343; Tiento Tiles tiento.com.au
M Mafi (03) 9689 7606; The English Tapware Company scouthouse.com.au Tongue N Groove Flooring
www.mafi.com.au www.englishtapware.com.au Shackpalace Rituals (02) 9699 1131; tngflooring.com.au
Magnolia Interiors (07) 3252 0805; Phoenix Tapware (03) 9780 4200; shackpalacerituals.com Tribe Home tribehome.com.au
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Maison et Jardin (02) 9362 8583; Pierre+Charlotte (03) 9329 4414; signorino.com.au U Ultimo (08) 9201 2479;
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H G the creative type
B E T H A N Y JA M E S
The Perth interior designer-turned-furniture retailer shares the
highlights and hardships on her creative journey.
Interiors and furniture are in my blood.

Dad was very hands-on around the home.
He spent most weekends working on the
house and would usually have several
‘projects’ on the go. It drove my mum nuts
– she would say they were unfinished but
Dad would work on whichever project he
felt the most inspired by at the time. This
rubbed off on all of my siblings – we are
always working on our homes.
Moving into retail was a natural step.
Eight years ago, I was working as an
interior designer. It was the height
of the whole Scandinavian trend and
all of the furnishings were pale timber
and minimalistic – not my taste! I love
the Hollywood Regency aesthetic,
which was huge in the US but hadn’t yet
caught on here. I recognised that gap
in the Australian market and set up my
company, Regency Distribution, to import
pieces in the Hollywood Regency style.
Regency Distribution’s success led to

BETHANY’S
FAVOURITE THINGS
From top Drew leather
shoulder bag, about
$2780.50, Chloé.
Trident brass bowl,
$784, Greg Natale.
Side Zip leather
leggings, $1490,
Helmut Lang. Mirage
swivel armchair with
shearling upholstery,
$2275, James Said.
establishing our retail arm, James Said. I take so much from the creativity
Today, we have three showrooms on display there – at the trade shows,
– one in Perth (Nedlands), one in in the architecture, the fashion and
Sydney’s Paddington and in the also just from ‘people watching’.
Melbourne suburb of Armadale – Colour, fabrics and fashion are a huge
plus a strong online presence. influence too. Painter Waldemar
I’m really proud of the Melbourne Kolbusz, a Perth local, is my favourite
showroom. Its sheer size was very artist by far. His use of colour is so
intimidating but I’m delighted with in sync with my personal taste. In terms
the end result. I feel like I’ve created of interiors, I really identify with the
a unique shopping experience for my work of Greg Natale. I love his focus on
customers that would hold its own the interior architecture of a space.
on an international level. Fashion is very important to me.
I have big dreams and it takes a lot It gives me an opportunity to express
of time, energy and money to grow myself. I invest in classic pieces so
at the pace I want. I currently own they stand the test of time. My Chloé
100 per cent of my company and ‘Drew’ handbag is a great example.
maintaining that status quo has been Even though the hardware has worn
challenging. I am always learning and I have purchased new bags since,
Photography by Lillie Thompson.
about running a business, but the I still just keep going back to it. My
more I learn, the more I realise how leather Helmut Lang leggings are
much more I have to learn. an absolute staple that I continue
In the future, I would like to have to wear year after year. I love wearing
my own range of fragrances. It’s them under dresses or on their own,
something that’s been on my mind in any season.
for a while but I keep getting distracted To me, true luxury is all about the
with the daily grind. emotion something creates. The feeling
Achieving work/life balance is tricky is very important. In fashion, luxury is
and it’s something I am constantly created with great cuts and beautiful
working on. I have to accept that fabrics. When it comes to interiors, it’s a
I can’t work the hours I do and be the combination of glamour, comfort and
mum I want to be and have a thriving a sense of peace all at the same time.
social life – when I’m doing well in I’m living in Melbourne at the moment
one area, it’s usually to the detriment and absolutely loving it. It’s great having
of another. Something always has a restaurant in the James Said showroom
to give so it’s about focusing on what’s – you will often see me there after
most important. work, enjoying a meal and a glass of
Creative inspiration comes from wine with a girlfriend. My best dining
everywhere. Travel is huge for me and experience here in Melbourne was at
I always return home with a fresher Dinner by Heston, which is sadly no
perspective. I visit Paris every year longer in operation. #
and always return with loads of ideas. www.jamessaid.com.au

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