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Product/content sourcing assistant Kate Moss kate@adoremagazine.com Photographers Annette O'Brien annetteobrien.com.au Jacqui Turk jacquiturk.com.au Janis Nicolay janisnicolay.com Raffaela Jenkins indiandbear.com Stephanie Rooney stephanierooney.com Tanya Zouev tanyazouev.com Stylists Alana Langan huntandbow.com.au Janneke Coyle lenviecollective.com.au Contact Adore Home Magazine 19 Pearl St, Scarborough QLD 4020 Australia info@adoremagazine.com www.adoremagazine.com Social like us on facebook.com/adorehomemagazine find us on instagram @adoremagazine
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EDITOR’S LETTER
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WHAT’S NEW
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PRODUCT TRENDS
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ARTIST PROFILE Tim Freeman’s minimalist compositions and pared-back palette evoke memories of seaside holidays and meandering road trips.
Take a tour of these four cool kids’ rooms – each with its own personality. 29 HOME TOURS Creating a family sanctuary that’s both stylish and practical is no mean feat. We tour four homes that get the balance right. 78 GOURMET NEWS 80 TRAVEL NEWS
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STORE PROFILE For Pip Brett, mixing everything she loved was the perfect recipe for JUMBLED, her eclectic homewares store in Orange.
82 GOURMET TRAVEL This spring, we’re eating our way through the most delicious cafés and restaurants Manly has to offer.
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EDITOR’S LETTER P I C T U R E D Floor and feature wall tiles from Tile Cloud; plain white gloss tiles from National Tiles; tapware from Phoenix; vanity and basin from Loughlin Furniture; LED mirror, glass panel and brass clips from Highgrove Bathrooms; plantation shutters from DIY Blinds.
EDITOR LONI PARKER Well, I bought a house and I’m slowly emerging from the haze of renovating the bathroom! I set about revamping my tiny, outdated bathroom two weeks before moving in, and we almost got there. We got it to a functional stage – all tiled, with the toilet and shower installed – but it was another three weeks before the vanity, shower glass panel and mirror were fitted. While living without those vital components drove me slightly crazy, my goodness was it worth the wait! The Loughlin Furniture vanity and basin are the heroes of the room, and the brushed gold tapware from Phoenix adds the perfect amount of luxe. If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me about those gorgeous textured wall tiles, I’d be able to retire (OK not quite, but they are a hit with everyone who lays eyes on them, myself included). In answer to the question I’m sure you’re about to ask, they’re from Tile Cloud! So, what did I learn on my renovation journey? For starters, I learned that you’ll save yourself a fortune if you project manage it yourself. Organising trades is not easy, and you’ll most 2
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likely need to take time off work to stay on top of it all. I recommend apps like hipages, where you get yourself three quotes for each trade. It’s also worth asking family and friends for any tradies they recommend.
get my
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If you’re on a tight timeframe and someone cancels on you last minute, don’t be afraid to ditch them for someone who can do the job that day. I had it happen a couple of times and, with just two weeks to get it ‘move-in-ready’, there was no wriggle room. If one person wants to reschedule, it causes a domino effect and can throw out your whole reno timeline. Oh, and if you’re looking to get a vanity custommade or custom-coloured tapware, order well before you start renovating – a custom vanity can take about six weeks to make. Now that it’s all finished, I’m itching to get cracking on the laundry. This whole renovation thing is quite addictive!
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SHOWER Phoenix ‘Vivid’ twin shower in brushed gold $1,457.50 phoenixtapware.com.au / TILE ‘Albert Park’ full white gloss subway tile $101 per m2 tilecloud.com.au / TAP Phoenix ‘Vivid’ slimline wall basin outlet (230mm curved) in brushed gold $242 phoenixtapware.com.au / HAND TOWEL Home Republic ‘Mimosa’ hand towel $19.99 adairs.com.au / VANITY AND BASIN Loughlin Furniture ‘Staples’ Tasmanian Oak vanity with Alpine Quartz top (900mm wide) $2,465 and ‘Eden’ round basin $320 loughlinfurniture.com.au
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Take a look at this season’s brand new products and hottest trends.
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MuralsWallpaper ‘Matisse’ wallpaper $44/m2 muralswallpaper.com
F R A M E PA I N T S From Copenhagen’s uber-trendy The Poster Club comes a new collection of frame paints.
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Available in 18 colours, it’s an easy and affordable way to enhance a space and give your artworks oomph. Suitable for use on all types of wooden frames, it goes on easy and has an even, semi-gloss finish. One 125ml tin is
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Ferm Living ‘Borders’ kelim rug (140 x 80cm) $138 finnishdesignshop.com
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WITH ITS UNIQUE DESIGN AND SOPHISTICATED MATERIALS, THE WOOD ROOM’S ‘TRIM ARMCHAIR’ IS A SHOWSTOPPER THAT DOESN’T OVERWHELM OTHER FURNISHINGS. WE LOVE ITS FLOWING LINES, COMFORTABLE CUSHIONS AND BREATHABLE RATTAN WEBBING.
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HANDMADE BAT H RO O M BAS I N S Robert Gordon is renowned for quality ceramics, and now they’ve expanded their range with a new line of above-counter bathroom basins. Designed and handmade in Australia, these custom pieces are available in six different reactive glaze finishes. ‘Kiln 360’ round hand basin in saltbush (pictured), priced at $935. robertgordonaustralia.com
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Designed by Nood Co. Concrete Furniture’s lead product designer Matt Di Costa, the new ‘Stepp’ basin is a high-end contemporary masterpiece. With its twotoned colours, on-trend palettes, elegant curves and fine lines, it’s available in round ($890) or rectangle ($950).
A sexy wink! What do you get when two Spanish design powerhouses, Masquespacio and Houtique, collaborate? You get ‘Wink’ – a gorgeous wall lamp that delivers on Houtique’s vision that each item should be sexy, luxe and fun. With an array of candy-coloured or deep and moody fringing options to choose from, these suspend as seductive ‘eyelashes’ beneath the almondshaped ‘eye’ fitting. montauklightingco.com
SS, INGLE PIECE OF GLA FORMED FROM ONE S LETOP B A T E T I T E P A Y MUSE, IS ‘LUMEN’ ($130) BY IV PLANTS, L L A M S E S U O H O T D VESSEL DESIGNE TERRARIUMS AND FLOWERS, OPEN-AIR AILABLE IN TWO V A . S T C E J B O R E OTH LIMITED EDITION D N A W O D COLOURS: SHA ). D AUBERGINE (PICTURE
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KIMMY’S NEW WORK FLOURISHES
Kimmy Hogan’s latest body of work continues
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experimentation and letting go of perfection.
Her love of florals endures, while she explores more abstract shapes and compositions. ‘Flourish’ limited-edition artwork (pictured) priced from $610.
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Tamar Mogendorff ‘Shell’ pillow in velvet (large) US$160 tamarmogendorff.com
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Marble Basics ‘Midnight Clam’ vase $150 marblebasics.com.au 6
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DREAMY SOFA Pop and Scott’s new ‘L-Dreamer’ couch combines an elegant form with luxurious comfort. Upholstered in either 100% linen or 100% cotton velvet with a Victorian Ash frame, its deep seat is perfect for relaxing with friends or taking an afternoon nap. We adore it in this deep forest green. Priced at $11,880. popandscott.com
MEET BEHR & CO.’S NEW ADDITIONS – THE ‘GEO’ NAPKIN HOLDER ($65) AND ROUND GRAZING BOARD ($165) IN LUXE BRASS AND CARRARA MARBLE – READY TO ADD A SOPHISTICATED TOUCH TO YOUR NEXT SOIRÉE. BEHRANDCO.COM.AU PHOTOGRAPHY JESSICA TREMP / CREATIVE DIRECTION POPPY LANE
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#GoKindly creates bed and bath goods that help homeless women by donating 50 percent of their profits to help end homelessness. Their signature product, the ‘#KindlyPillow’ (pictured), is priced at $66. gokindly.com.au Elm side table $345 sundaylane.com.au
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Marmoset Found has expanded its collection of glassware, with four new styles added to the ‘Omari’ glass collection. With each piece entirely made by hand, the vases are designed to be functional – but they also look great without foliage and can be used to add sculptural interest to any space. marmosetfound.com.au adore home
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WALLPAPER Grace Garrett ‘Walking the Wire’ wallpaper in nude $89 p/m gracegarrett.com / PENDANT LIGHT Enoki ‘Cumulus’ pendant light $705 thedesignhunter.com.au PLANTER Lightly ‘Tone’ planter in orchid and sand $150 lightly.com.au / CUSHION Città ‘Origami Patchwork’ cushion cover $79.90 cittadesign.com / ART ‘Sand Sea V’ original photography (750 x 1000mm) by Brooke Holm $2,190 moderntimes.com.au / SHEETS Montauk flat sheet in almond (queen size) $180 montaukstyle.com / RUG Armadillo & Co ‘Sherpa Weave’ rug in sand (1.7x2.4m) $1,190 lifeinteriors.com.au / ARMCHAIR Sarah Ellison ‘Alva’ linen armchair in white frame and oyster upholstery $1,595 lifeinteriors.com.au / FLAG Kawaiian Lion ‘War is Dumb!’ flag in dune $149 kawaiianlion.com / LAMP Milk & Sugar ‘Peggy’ table lamp in clay $139.95 milkandsugar.com.au / TRAY Lightly tray in sand (medium) $50 lightly.com.au HAND WASH Cedar + Stone ‘Rose + Fig’ hand wash $19 cedarandstone.com.au 10
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Editor's Fave! HANGING PLANTER Lightly hanging planter in sage (small) $88 lightly.com.au / STORAGE BOX Yamazaki ‘Tosca’ storage box in mint $44 rubyredstar.com.au / ART PRINT Urban Road ‘Eagle Rock’ A3 print in oak frame $159 urbanroad.com.au / PAPER ROLLER George & Willy ‘Smith’ roller $274.75 georgeandwilly.com / THROW Eadie Lifestyle ‘Coitier’ throw in sea mist $99.95 eadielifestyle.com.au / CEILING LIGHT Marz Designs ‘Terra 00’ ceiling light in sage and American white oak $855 marzdesigns.com / CHAIR ‘Aura’ leather dining chair in oak and tan $599 lifeinteriors.com.au / STRAP TABLE H&G Designs sage suede strap side table $190 handgdesigns.com / CANDLE Marco & Co ‘In The Stables’ candle $79 marcoandco.com.au / SIDE TABLE Jardan ‘Bonney’ side table in Wilderness $1,412 jardan.com.au / SIDEBOARD Muuto ‘Enfold’ low sideboard in green/oak $3,049 designstuff.com.au / BOOKENDS Lightly bookends in sage $85 lightly.com.au / CUSHION Leather and denim cushion $169 alfrescoemporium.com.au adore home
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ARTIST PROFILE
TIM FREEMAN Tim Freeman’s minimalist compositions and pared-back palette evoke memories of seaside holidays and meandering road trips. PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHANIE ROONEY / WORDS NICHOLA DAVIES CONCEPT AND STYLING JANNEKE COYLE
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“I draw inspiration for my paintings from the diverse local landscape – beaches, cliffs and volcanic plains.”
Tim Freeman painted in his youth and always possessed a strong artistic curiosity, but it wasn’t until two-and-a-half years ago that a birthday gift of watercolour classes stirred in him a dormant passion for painting. He developed his love of architecture, design and technical drawing working as a carpenter, which now helps him translate local scenery into hard-edged, minimalist landscapes and seascapes. With a nod to mid-century design, Tim says there’s a familiarity – nostalgia, even – to his work. “I draw inspiration for my paintings from the diverse local landscape – beaches, cliffs and volcanic plains,” says Tim, who lives with his family in Warrnambool, on Victoria’s famed Great Ocean Road. “It doesn’t matter what the season or the weather, there is always something to catch my eye and inspire me. We often spend weekends (or ‘family days’, as we call them) going for a drive to check out scenic spots and take photographs.” 14
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Tim carefully composes his photos, and he then studies them to decide the feeling he’s trying to evoke. “At this point, I use some artistic licence and remove any element that will clutter the image and distract the eye,” he says. “I sometimes sketch the basic shapes of the composition, but most times I jump straight into Illustrator and start drawing.” Tim simplifies and pares back elements in Illustrator, working on getting the tonal range right. This process can take days, weeks or even months. Once he’s happy with it, he paints it on to hardboard or canvas, using masking tape, scissors and razor blades to achieve his signature clean, sharp lines. “It can be a tedious process,” Tim admits, “but the end result always makes it worthwhile.” Tim’s art is available through Madame Hunter.
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JUMBLED For Pip Brett, mixing everything she loved was the perfect recipe for JUMBLED, her eclectic homewares store in the regional NSW city of Orange. PHOTOGRAPHY JACQUI TURK / WORDS BETH GRESHWALK
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“We wanted to provide customers with a space to connect, be inspired and feel joy, and I think we achieved that.”
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A positive response from shoppers saw JUMBLED begin to outgrow its space by 2016, so Pip decided to house both stores under one – larger – roof. Teaming up with Melbourne-based Studio Esteta, Pip and Nick embarked on a nine-week renovation of a local Masonic lodge. The addition of a café, Nimrod’s, was Pip’s way of “creating a community and space where people could meet up, enjoy a coffee, and look at beautiful products”. “The building was old and dark, so we removed the ceilings to expose the roof framing,” she recalls. “We removed a lot of the brickwork and cut out two big openings into iglou and the back of the store, where Nimrod’s now sits. We painted everything white, lime washed the floors and ended up with the perfect space.” The urban-chic showroom – which Pip named The Sonic – provides an impeccable backdrop for JUMBLED’s selection of original art, bedding, rugs and homewares from Australia, New Zealand, Morocco and beyond. This includes exclusive collaborations with brands like Sage and Clare, plus products by emerging creators.
Visit the showroom at 33-35 Sale Street, Orange NSW
It all began over a poolside cocktail in Fiji. Having recently graduated with a fashion and textiles degree from University of Technology Sydney, Pip Brett decided she wanted to open her own fashion store. By the time she turned 22, Pip had opened her first business venture, iglou, in Orange in 2006. But shortly after she and her husband Nick purchased a home in the area, she found that her “biggest buzz” was coming from interiors. “To me, fashion and interiors are very similar,” she says. “All design practice follows the same principles of playing with colour, shape, texture and proportion. There’s nothing better than feeling great in what you’re wearing or coming home to your own space filled with the people and things you love.” So, when a shop became available for lease beside iglou in 2013, Pip jumped at the chance. She created JUMBLED – a homewares store showcasing “an eclectic mix of the different things I loved”.
Whether patrons are shopping by colour or by space, The Sonic demonstrates how diverse décor can work harmoniously. And with an ever-evolving array of stock, there’s always new inspiration in-store. “We love making up the beds, changing cushions and art, and showing how customers can recreate the look in their own homes,” Pip explains. Pip says her team strives to make customers feel special, with friendly, above-and-beyond service. This has included “whipping up a mood board showing a customer’s bedroom with new bedlinen and cushions, so they can see how it looks in-situ. There is no request too hard or too outrageous for us.” Add to that customer workshops and events, and it’s easy to see why Pip’s retail family has flourished. “We wanted to provide customers with a space to connect, be inspired and feel joy, and I think we achieved that,” she says.
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PHOTOGRAPHY ANNETTE O’BRIEN / STYLING ALANA LANGAN / INTERIOR DESIGN FIONA TUCKER
Take a tour of these four cool kids’ rooms – each with its own personality.
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KIDS’ ROOMS P I C T U R E D Rug from Temple and Webster; bird prints above bed from Bloom and Co.; bedhead from Brosa; owl print above desk from Pomegranate Interiors; pendant lights from Zachloe Lifestyle; side table and chunky knit throw from Adairs; colour of paint on VJ panel wall Dulux Milton Moon.
Sage x Clare ‘Rylie’ round cushion in dandelion $69 sageandclare.com
Castle ‘Darling’ mini cushion cover $49 castleandthings.com.au
Warranbrooke ‘Parrot 1’ framed print $229 bloomandco.com.au
SHOP THE LOOK > Home Republic ‘Barber’ ash console $569.99 adairs.com.au
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Designed by his mum Fiona, four-year-old Lachie’s room reflects his love of animals. One of his favourite pastimes is to go walking at night with Rosie the family dog, spotting possums, owls and bats along the way. To create a room that reflects Lachie’s personality, Fiona incorporated animal art prints above his bed and his desk, where he enjoys drawing and reading. The colour scheme features Lachie’s favourites
animal-lover’s sanctuary
was central to Fiona’s initial design, creating a connection with the grey terrazzo in his ensuite. The ensuite has under-floor heating, and Fiona says she finds Lachie in there often, lying on the warm floor playing with his cars and dinosaurs. As for the other standouts, “The big boy’s bed was definitely a winner, and his room is filled with all of his favourite things, so it feels like his little sanctuary,” Fiona says.
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Milk & Sugar ‘Atticus’ table lamp in white $149.95 lifeinteriors.com.au
‘Mahieu’ rug (320 x 230cm) $549 templeandwebster.com.au
PHOTOGRAPHY ANNETTE O’BRIEN / STYLING ALANA LANGAN / INTERIOR DESIGN FIONA TUCKER / WORDS NICHOLA DAVIES
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“The big boy’s bed was definitely a winner, and his room is filled with all of his favourite things, so it feels like his little sanctuary.”
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KIDS’ ROOMS P I C T U R E D Sarah has created a whimsical wonderland for her twin boys. Bunk bed from Rafakids; Lillagunga swing and gymnastic rings from My Little Giggles; slide from Honey Tree Baby; canopy from Numero 74; wallpaper from Anewall; rug from Miss Amara; hanging bird from Cardboard Hunters; desk (pictured opposite page) from This Little Love.
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PHOTOGRAPHY ANNETTE O’BRIEN / STYLING ALANA LANGAN / INTERIOR DESIGN SARAH PICKERSGILL-BROWN / WORDS CASEY HUTTON
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This magical playroom for Sarah PickersgillBrown’s twin boys Caspian and Quill, evolves according to Sarah’s styling whims and the boys’ interests and needs. Old-fashioned wooden toys evoke a nostalgia for childhood adventure, while mobiles, hanging canopies and structures to crawl in and out of provide endless opportunities for imaginative play. “I am forever changing this room!” Sarah says, adding that she loves the natural light that streams into it. “I keep it filled with bigger play equipment like the slide and swing, so it stays tidy and provides different entertainment to the toys in the downstairs’ playroom.”
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SHOP THE LOOK > Lillagunga ‘Grand’ swing in oak and grey rope $359 mylittlegiggles.com
Anewall dark floral mural wallpaper US$589 anewall.com
This Paper Book pennant flag £14 thispaperbook.com This Little Love ‘The Asher’ desk $589 thislittlelove.com.au
Clocksicle grey clock $89 clocksicle.com.au
Miva Vacov ‘Ernest’wooden pull along toy $40 happygoducky.com.au adore home
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Home Republic ‘Newport’ chunky knit throw $199.99 adairs.com.au
P I C T U R E D Pink quilt cover, throw and bedhead from Adairs; ottoman from Brosa; artworks above bed by Sara Winfield; rug from Armadillo & Co.; side table from The Family Love Tree (hand painted Dulux Vivid White to match doors).
Kip and Co rose linen quilt cover (queen) $269 kipandco.com.au
‘Poppy’ print by Sara Winfield from $55 sarawinfield.com
SHOP THE LOOK > Sage and Clare ‘Inyo’ round punch needle cushion $159 sageandclare.com
DESIGNED BY FIONA TUCKER
Six-year-old Georgie is a girly girl; she loves princesses, dolls and unicorns, as well as drawing, art, reading and writing. When mum Fiona started designing her room, pink walls were a must. But it had to be the right pink; she chose a subtle hue with a hint of mauve (Dulux’s Watermelon Milk) to work in with her existing beloved pink chair and artworks. Plenty of throws make the room a cosy place to be, and a cushioned bench at the end of the bed doubles as a space to stow books. Builtin storage behind bi-fold doors in the ensuite houses Georgie’s dollhouse and other toys. Georgie can simply open the doors to access 24
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Mercer + Reid ‘Kensington’ bedhead in natural (double) $569.99 adairs.com.au
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all of her toys and close them again when she’s done – ensuring her space always appears neat and tidy. Like her brother, Georgie loves her big double bed. “She is quite proud of it and doesn’t like anything out of order,” says Fiona. “There was a day when I didn’t make her bed and she said, ‘Mum, what is going on? I don’t like my room without my bed made’. She now makes it herself every morning.”
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The Family Love Tree ‘Lulu’ bedside cabinet in white $295 thefamilylovetree.com.au
PHOTOGRAPHY ANNETTE O’BRIEN / STYLING ALANA LANGAN / INTERIOR DESIGN FIONA TUCKER / WORDS NICHOLA DAVIES
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“She loves her room – the pink walls are her favourite feature. She is quite proud of it and doesn’t like anything out of order.”
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DESIGNED BY INS RAFFAELA JENK Raffaela’s vision for her one-and-a-half-year-old Ollie’s room was serene and green, with plenty of natural materials. A little on the bohemian side, it also incorporates Raffaela’s three favourite styles: Scandi, vintage and retro. She loves how the wall’s lovely shade of green (which took many sample tins and a colour consultant to find) instantly draws you in. “Yet, when you’re in the space and you turn around you get the after-shock factor of that gorgeous wallpaper from Minnie and Me Interiors,” Raffaela says. “Also, I think what makes it special is some
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of the individual pieces in his space: the rattan hutch, the cane chair, that epic tambourine, and then the gorgeous green cabinet.” The cluster of baskets on Ollie’s wall adds a point of interest in the room without dominating the space, and ties in nicely with the cane and rattan featured elsewhere in their home. Ollie loves his little hutch, where he can help himself to toys and books. “He also loves playing peekaboo behind the sheer curtains,” Raffaela laughs.
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“The cluster of baskets on the wall adds a point of interest in his room, without dominating the space.”
Minnie & Me Interiors ‘Forest Leaves’ wallpaper in sage from $240 minnieandmeinteriors.bigcartel.com
SHOP THE LOOK >
HK Living mango wooden cabinet $1,295 thebanyantree.com.au Hunter & Nomad natural rust dot rug (160 x 230cm) $549 hunterandnomad.com.au
Amigos De Hoy ‘Joanie’ tambourine $299 amigosdehoy.com
Olli Ella ‘See-ya’ suitcase in rust $119 au.olliella.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY ANNETTE O’BRIEN / STYLING ALANA LANGAN
Creating a family sanctuary that’s both stylish and practical is no mean feat. We tour four homes that get the balance right.
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Bold lines and an expert eye for colour in this generously proportioned Melbourne home have helped create a cohesive family space that’s both luxurious and practical. PHOTOGRAPHY ANNETTE O’BRIEN / STYLING ALANA LANGAN INTERIOR DESIGN FIONA TUCKER / WORDS CASEY HUTTON
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K I T C H E N “I ended up going with Caesarstone ‘Noble Grey’ for the kitchen benchtop instead of marble for its durability rather than the beautiful aesthetic of marble,” says Fiona. “The kids can do anything to the Caesarstone because it is resistant to everything, scratching, staining etc. I wanted to enjoy our kitchen and I didn’t want to stress about etching the marble!” Bar stools from The Family Love Tree; pendant lights from Lighting Collective; Sussex brass tap from Reece Plumbing; flooring from Smarter Timber Flooring.
Fiona Tucker and her husband Mark built their home in Melbourne’s beachside suburb of Beaumaris from scratch, designing a layout specifically for their family. The couple has two children (six-year-old Georgie and four-year-old Lachie), Mark’s teenage son Clay stays with them regularly, and they also have a beloved dog, Rosie. Fiona is the founder and owner of baby bedding and accessories company Mooi Baby. But, with her children past the baby stage, her attention has returned to her love of interiors. She and Mark are no strangers to the building game; Mark is a developer and Fiona is a full-time colour consultant. “It’s important for everyone to have their own little sanctuary to enjoy time out,” explains Fiona. Their house features a basement garage with lift and gym, five bedrooms with ensuites, open-plan living as well as a separate kids’ zone, and a to-die-for kitchen with walk-in pantry. Large homes run the risk of feeling stylistically disjointed, but Fiona’s careful design choices have ensured that this one has a unified identity. Parquetry floors, steel-framed windows, terrazzo, marble and brass make repeated appearances throughout the house, anchoring individual spaces to her overarching vision. “The parquetry floors are definitely my favourite, and the colours – warm honey tones with a touch of black in the timber grain and knots – are just stunning,” says Fiona.
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“They are also so easy to maintain – great for kids and dogs!” The zigzag of the parquetry is echoed elsewhere (in boneinlay furniture, monochromatic rugs, and the kitchen’s angled wine rack). Similarly, the strong geometry of the home’s steel-framed windows is reiterated in internal doors and mirrors. A decisive use of black, including on the home’s show-stopping staircase, also works to integrate the bold linearity of the steel frames. Interestingly, these windows aren’t what Fiona initially envisioned. They were manufactured in China but, when they were delivered, “they were nothing like the thin, elegant windows that I had drawn up and specified,” Fiona explains. “We ran out of time, so they ended up getting installed. I didn’t know how I was ever going to live with them but they have since grown on me.” Fiona has softened the home’s interior by layering different textures and warmer elements. “I love natural products such as wicker, timber, stone, bone inlay, linen and beautiful handmade pieces,” says Fiona, describing her style as eclectic with coastal influences. “I am inspired by artwork, colour, homewares, fashion, travel.” Inexpensive macrame pendant lights bought on a recent trip to Bali and suspended above the dining room table are among Fiona’s favourite pieces. She also loves the hand-painted Moroccan tiles used on their steps outside the front entry and also incorporated on the home’s internal stairs. >
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A carefully considered layout with plenty of storage space facilitates fun for the kids while cleverly managing the inevitable clutter. Georgie and Lachie’s rumpus room, which opens out onto decking with the jacaranda tree and cubby house beyond, adjoins the kitchen and main living space, meaning the kids can be supervised easily while they play. “I also put a huge custom-made barn door on this room, so we can easily hide mess and toys when we have visitors,” Fiona says. Durable materials were chosen for high-traffic areas, such as Caesarstone benchtops rather than marble in the kitchen (“The kids can do anything to the Caesarstone because it is resistant to everything”); sensible flooring (“Medium-grey coloured carpet is a great option for kids and pets, and the floorboards are also very low maintenance”); and washable paint on the walls. “I like my home to be organised yet still relaxed and inviting,” Fiona says simply. Now, with the hard work of designing and building behind them, the family is relishing their first year in what they hope will be their “forever home”.
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L I V I N G “I love the sitting area with the huge void and window. This window faces north so we always have great light in this room. The handmade glass cloud chandelier from Coco Republic adds to the sense of space in this room it just looks like it is floating in the void,” says Fiona. Occasional chairs from Kmart; hanging chair from HK Living; sofa and coffee table from GlobeWest; rug from Armadillo & Co.; art print by Brent Rosenberg. adore home
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L A Y E R E D B E D R O O M “I do love lots of layers, texture and warmth,� says Fiona. Bed, rug and bench seat from Adairs; pendant lights from Maison Living; cockatoo art from Matt Blatt; pom pom throw from Country Road and quilt cover from The Family Love Tree.
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E N T R Y Fiona had the staircase painted in Porters ‘Palm Beach Black’. “It is bold, but it works with the steel framed internal doors,” explains Fiona. Art print by Kimmy Hogan.
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S T U D Y “The parquetry floors are definitely my favourite feature and the colour (warm honey tones with a touch of black in the timber grain/knots) are just stunning. They are also so easy to maintain so great for kids and dogs,� says Fiona. Chair from Brosa; cushion (on chair) from Missoni; desk from Freedom; lamp from Fenton & Fenton; bench seat from Early Settler.
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L A U N D R Y “The laundry features a few of my favourite things – marble, brass and V–groove joinery,” says Fiona. “I wanted big pull out baskets for washing and ironing which are incorporated into the joinery so everything is always neat and tidy. The hanging bar up one end also works so well for drying clothes.” Pendant lights from Schots Emporium; tiles on splashback from Beaumont Tiles; tiles on floor from Signorino Tile Gallery; runner on floor from Armadillo & Co; Sussex tapware from Reece.
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Medium grey coloured carpet is a great option for kids and pets and the floorboards throughout are also very low maintenance. Washable paint is perfect for those hand-prints on walls especially when your walls are Vivid White! Caesarstone is a more familyfriendly option for the kitchen benchtops and splashback, as opposed to natural stones like marble. Plants are a must to soften a space and bring it to life!
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B E D R O O M Bedhead from Brosa; bedside tables from Interiors Online; bench seat from HK Living; pink throw and linen from Adairs; wall lights from Lighting Collective; art from Early Settler; wall painted in Dulux ‘Domino’.
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HOUSE For Sarah Pickersgill-Brown, home is both a sanctuary for her beloved family and a creative project with an audience of thousands.
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D I N I N G R O O M Sarah had her American oak dining table custom made by Tov & Co in Brisbane, after being inspired by a photo she found on Pinterest. “The whole room then came together from there,” says Sarah. “I like to contrast straight lines with curves and keep the overall feel light and bright for a Scandi look.” Dining table and bench seat from Tov & Co; chairs from Freedom; highchair from My Little Giggles; sheepskin from CO.CO.
V I N T A G E D A Z Z L E R Sarah likes to combine old with new. A vintage cabinet in the dining room displays her favourite ceramics and tableware. “The quality and character are so much better; it’s worth all the time spent restoring it,” says Sarah. “This cabinet is a work in progress to decorate! I’m happiest when it’s filled with all white items so it’s more about texture and layers, and not so much a focal point.”
This Melbourne house is home to Sarah, her husband Ben (a technology analyst) and their twin three-year-old boys, Caspian and Quill. It’s also headquarters of The Bear Cub Club, Sarah’s fashion and decor styling project, which has captured the imaginations of tens of thousands of followers on Instagram. The family moved into the house two years ago. “We were drawn to the size and layout, and all the light that floods into the upstairs bedrooms,” Sarah recalls. “The kitchen was newly renovated and the perfect open plan for family living.” The main living area – a lounge leading through to an open-plan kitchen and dining room – is a serene space styled in grey, blush and light timber tones against crisp white walls, with splashes of muted green foliage in pots, baskets and vases. “I chose a lot of blush tones for the practicality in terms of wear and tear. It’s a very calming colour to live in.” Sarah dreams of breathing new life into a builtover fireplace in the lounge (“It would add so much atmosphere to put a beautiful big fire in there!”), as well as converting the generous roof space above the dining room into a bedroom (“I’m completely obsessed with bedrooms built in attic spaces with slanting roofs”). Caspian and Quill are lucky enough to enjoy two
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“I want the house to feel inviting and warm, as well as beautiful to look at.” playrooms – one downstairs alongside the living zone, and one upstairs with the bedrooms. Practically speaking, this decision means that the children have a dedicated space for play on either level of the home – and Sarah has been strategic about how she’s designed each of them. The upstairs playroom (see page 22) is a timbertoned wonderland that Sarah regularly restyles and reworks for the boys. The focus in this zone is on larger equipment, including a slide and swing, which keeps clutter to a minimum and gives the children space for energetic, imaginative play. The downstairs playroom, on the other hand, houses things like puzzles, car sets and soft toys. “We have shelves with big tubs hidden in the cupboard in that room but it’s a constant battle to keep it tidy!” Sarah admits. Nevertheless, “it’s great to have a room downstairs to hide all the toys, which saves the lounge getting taken >
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over too much”. For Sarah, styling their family home is all about balance. She plays with height, teaming low-slung furniture with taller pieces and hanging items, and also enjoys contrasting round edges with straight lines. Throughout the home – including the dreamy master bedroom – romantic, whimsical flourishes are grounded by family-friendly decor choices and smart approaches to materials and layouts. Unsurprisingly, Sarah’s a fan of Scandinavian design “with a slightly vintage feel”. Above all, this mama bear is a lover of sunlight – she mentions it repeatedly during our interview. “I like to maximise all the light available and create little cosy pockets within the home,” she says. “I want the house to feel inviting and warm, as well as beautiful to look at.” Judging by the delight on her little cubs’ faces and the crowds of social media admirers, it’s safe to say that she’s succeeding.
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L I V I N G R O O M Sofa from Miles Oliver; ottoman from Adairs; pink armchairs from RJ Living; Enoki ‘Cumulus’ pendant light from Hello Little Birdie; white planter pot from Coco Republic; rug from Miss Amara; Nofred ‘Mouse’ chairs from My Little Giggles.
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D R E A M Y B E D R O O M “I love the Numero 74 drapes over our master bed. They give the bedroom a holiday vibe and create such a relaxed, romantic feel,” explains Sarah. “And the rug from Miss Amara adds so much warmth and texture in this space.”
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PHOTOGRAPHY TANYA ZOUEV / WORDS BETH GRESHWALK
By the sparkling shores of Lake Macquarie in NSW, Anna Moore and her husband Aaron have achieved a coastalchic home that’s perfect for their family.
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E N T R Y A small nook by the staircase has been given an affordable makeover with the addition of a mirror from Kmart and a console table found on Gumtree.
T H R I F T Y F I N D S “I am always searching for cane items on Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace because I have a real soft spot for anything rattan and cane,” explains Anna. “I found these cane chairs on Gumtree and I knew I needed them for the dining room. At just $80 for five, it was a no-brainer. They complement my cane bar stools, which are also a Gumtree find.” Dining table from Early Settler and rug from Freedom.
If there’s anything most families would truly appreciate, it’s a forever home that feels like a holiday. And that’s just what Anna and Aaron Moore have created for themselves and their children, Hallie (11), Jake (8) and Alahni (5), in Newcastle, NSW. Anna, a furnishings showroom consultant, and Aaron, an electrician, began phase one of their renovation within the first six months of purchasing their two-storey, split-level home on Lake Macquarie in 2013. Aaron tackled the labour with trade assistance as needed, while Anna, pregnant with their youngest child, designed the home’s overall look. The first upgrade on the agenda? An open-plan living area, which meant removing the archway that separated the lounge and kitchen. “Having the wall separating the spaces made the house feel dark, small and dysfunctional,” Anna recalls. “We have so much light in the kitchen now, and being able to see the lake from the kitchen is a bonus.” Next came a fresh white coat of Taubmans ‘China Doll’ throughout the home. The flooring also needed replacing; Anna opted for bamboo floors in the main living areas. And, while the kitchen’s layout was workable, the Moores revived the heart of the home with all-new appliances, benchtops and cabinetry. In the meantime, Anna (who went on to achieve a Diploma of Interior Design in 2017) was busily harnessing her inner creative (and Pinterest!) to create a stunning new scheme for the entire abode. “Living by the lake, I wanted the
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house to feel like you were on holidays, with a coastal look,” she explains. Selecting a neutral palette with a blue nod to the shoreline, Anna used texture to create interest. “White walls with warm timber flooring and jute rugs was the base, and I’ve added secondhand and vintage pieces, like my rattan dining chairs, to give the house a not-so-perfect polished look.” After pausing to welcome baby Alahni to the family, the Moores began phase two of their renovation on the downstairs level in 2017. Formerly a self-contained unit with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and living area, “it didn’t really suit the needs of our family,” says Anna. “So, we turned the kitchenette into a fifth bedroom, and made the bathroom a ‘two-way’ that you could access from both bedrooms.” They later extended the outdoor deck upstairs to create an elegant space for dining and entertaining. Even the Moore children lent a hand in the reno, helping Anna to style their bedrooms. Hallie’s “artycrafty’” personality inspired an injection of bolder yet complementary colour in her room, along with a framed watercolour she’d painted. In Jake’s room, his fondness for blue is evident in artwork set against walls half-covered in Taubmans ‘Stormy > Shadow’.
L I V I N G “We have a lot of glass at the front of the house to take advantage of the view. Glass can sometimes feel a little cold, so we installed sheer curtains to soften the space, and it has made a huge difference to the look and feel of the living room,” says Anna. “We used a long piece of bamboo and S hooks to create the rod and the sheer curtains are from Freedom.” Sofa from Harvey Norman; pendant light from Wanderlust 4 Lighting; occasional chair from Adairs; coffee table from Mocka; jute rug from Freedom; wool rug from Floorsome.
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As for Alahni’s request for a “pink sparkly bed” in her room? A shining success, thanks to a Gumtree find that Anna painted in a dusty pink and adorned with a canopy of gold sparkles.
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Triumphs in the design department had to be balanced with the realities of family life, Anna points out. “Having a family meant everything we chose had to be able to take knocks from the kids.” She credits the Polytec’s ‘Venette’ fingerprint- and scuff-resistant surface used behind her kitchen island for “hiding grubby marks from kids running their feet up and down the cupboards”. “Sea Tribe cushions and throws are also great quality,” she adds. “When the kids get them dirty, I put them in the wash and they come out brand new.” Anna’s bamboo flooring has also proven its durability for six years and counting – along with the addition of soundproofing underneath “so the rooms downstairs are protected from the sound of noisy kids running around”. Now that’s a holiday.
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K I D - F R I E N D L Y K I T C H E N “The Polytec ‘Venette’ that I used behind my kitchen island has been great for hiding all of the grubby marks from the kids,” says Anna. “It has a pure matte finish, which looks nice but more importantly has fingerprint-resistant technology, so I’m not having to constantly clean it.”
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H A L L I E ’ S R O O M “Hallie is a creative girl, so I wanted her room to have a bit more colour but still fit into the overall flow of the home. As a surprise, I framed one of the watercolour paintings she did and hung it above her bed.” Bed from Fantastic Furniture; pillowcases, throw and round cushion from Adairs; sheets from more than ever; quilt cover from Bedtonic; string of lights from IKEA.
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J A K E ’ S R O O M “I didn’t want him to grow out of his bedroom too quickly by making it too young, so together we decided to paint the bottom half of the wall in Taubmans ‘Stormy Shadow’.”
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Don’t be afraid to source secondhand furnishings or building materials. Saving money where you can means you can splurge on other items.
Do your homework and gather inspiration from places like magazines, Pinterest and Instagram. Having a clear idea of how you want a space to look will make the selections for the renovation much easier.
Design for yourself if it’s your forever home. I can count the amount of times I have used a laundry sink on one hand, so when I designed the laundry, I decided not to put one in. The bench space for folding washing was more important to me.
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A L A H N I ’ S R O O M “The bed was a Gumtree find that I painted in a dusty pink – it was the first thing I bought for the room. I have always wanted to use wallpaper somewhere in the house and Alahni’s room was the perfect spot to put it. We decided on the ‘Green Raindrops’ design by Luxe Walls,” explains Anna.
M A S T E R B E D R O O M Bed and round wall hangings above bed found on Gumtree; side table from Naturally Cane; green pillowcases from Adairs; cushions from Sea Tribe, Splosh and MyHouse; European pillows from Adairs; quilt cover from Little Things Interiors; striped throw from The Storekeeper & Co; pendant lights made with baskets from Freedom.
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O U T D O O R D E C K “We love to entertain out on our new deck, especially in summer – it’s like an extra room in the house,” says Anna. Dining chairs from Naturally Cane; dining table found on Gumtree; tablecloth from Peacocks and Paisleys; pendant light from Wanderlust 4 Lighting; outdoor sofa from Early Settler; stool from Provincial Home Living.
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Creative director Stephanie Vogler brings enduring coastal elegance to her family home in Vancouver, British Columbia.
S U N R O O M “The biggest change we made, before we even moved into the house, was painting the sunroom’s walls. It was a classic den, with dark wood panelling and dark red brick. I was insistent that we refresh the room and thankfully our landlord was cooperative,” says Stephanie. “The plants are inspired by my travels to LA, one of my favourite places to visit. Vancouver is a very rainy city for much of the year, so this little oasis reminds me of the sun and warmth of California.”
When Stephanie Vogler, her husband John Pierce and their children Hudson (12) and Emerson (11) ditched condo living for their 1930s-style rancher home three years ago, Stephanie was ready to embrace single-level family living in style. Her enthusiasm is understandable; the fourbedroom abode is situated in West Vancouver’s North Shore mountains, with the Pacific Ocean in clear view – talk about inspiration. The creative director of Vancouver’s The Cross Décor and Design has adored décor, textiles and colour since she was young, when she assisted at her parents’ own creative businesses, including a hair salon and fabric shop. Having built a career sourcing inspiration and the latest in interiors, Stephanie couldn’t have been more ready to adorn her own home. “I wanted to start with a blank canvas,” she recalls. “It’s my philosophy to begin with a white base to layer texture, pattern and colour onto, which you can easily change up with the seasons or whatever suits your mood.”
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“I’m a believer in slipcovered furniture. I love the slouchy look and the washability.” ocean view.” Painting the room white with matching décor accomplished this, while adding “limitless potential” and sparking its transformation into a sunroom. “The sunroom is a multi-use space, decorated to create a sense of calm,” Stephanie explains. “It’s a great sitting area for reading, a yoga room, a craft space for my daughter, or a painting studio.” The addition of vibrant succulents, cacti and a fiddle leaf fig were inspired by her beloved travels to Los Angeles, evoking the sun, warmth and vibe of California.
Of course, attaining the look involved some work – particularly in the den, which originally featured dark wood panelling, red brick and a “black hole” fireplace.
A bright, intriguing oasis, the sunroom set a precedent for the rest of the home – including the decision to replace the main living area’s black granite mantel with mother-of-pearl mosaic tiles. Stephanie also added earthy and light blue accents that echo the nearby sea – especially evident in the fabrics and wood furnishings throughout, and standouts like the main living area’s blue tufted sofa.
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This process helped Stephanie achieve her stunning overall design, which she describes as “beachy casual and family friendly, yet elegant and refined”.
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Always start with less. A good purge (hello, Marie Kondo!) is the best place to start when decorating. Only keep what you really love and what inspires you.
Pick a colour or two you love and work around that, adding interest with textured fabrics and throws, wood surfaces and interesting art.
Set up a few rules early on. I decided, with help from a designer friend, that my main living areas would have no metallic finishes. That way, I could achieve a more natural and relaxed look. This really helped me rein it in when it came time to purchasing accessories.
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D I N I N G “I think IKEA is a great resource when you need something cheap and cheerful,” says Stephanie. “My long white sideboard in the dining room is a BESTA unit from IKEA, and it just fit perfectly in the space, plus it functions as extra storage. I keep all of my table linens, glassware and a tonne of supplies for the kids’ homework inside.”
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sleepless nights, but I’m thrilled with it now. The colour helped pull the rest of the room together. The art really came to life.” Her secrets to a family-friendly interior? “I’m a believer in slipcovered furniture. I love the slouchy look and the washability.” Stephanie swears by the quality of Cisco Brothers slipcovered sofas, and also IKEA for “cheap, cheerful” and functional furnishings. The dining room’s BESTÅ unit, for example, fits the space while storing table linens, glassware and homework supplies. If you’re keen on designing a divine yet durable interior like Stephanie’s, she recommends starting with “a good purge” – keeping only what you love and what inspires – to help determine your décor scheme. “Pick a colour or two you love and work around that, adding interest with textured fabrics and throws, wood surfaces and interesting art,” she advises. “Set a few rules early on. I decided, with help from a designer friend, that my main living areas would have no metallic finishes. That way, I could achieve a more natural, relaxed look. This helped me rein it in when it came to purchasing accessories. It’s a great discipline.”
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RECTANGLE CUSHION Aura Home vintage linen fringe cushion in clay $59.95 aurahome.com.au / MIRROR ‘Pluto’ round mirror $499 ozdesignfurniture.com.au / DRAWERS Bone inlay four-drawer commode in grey $2,800 fentonandfenton.com.au / QUILT COVER SET The Cover Collective French linen quilt cover set in white (queen) $290 thecovercollective.com.au POT Angus & Celeste ‘Riverstone’ plant pot white bend $89 angusandceleste.com / CUSHION Mercer + Reid ‘Boho Natural Tile’ cushion $59.99 adairs.com.au / LAMP Beacon Lighting ‘Mavis’ medium table lamp in antique grey $299 beaconlighting.com.au / DINING CHAIR GlobeWest ‘Oscar’ timber leg dining chair $450 globewest.com.au / RUG Ground Control by Amigos De Hoy ‘Stardust Weave’ rug in cream (2x3m) $2,299 amigosdehoy.com / OTTOMAN Life Interiors ‘Juliette’ ottoman (40cm) $179 lifeinteriors.com.au / CONSOLE TABLE Blu Dot ‘Strut’ console table $899 bludot.com.au adore home
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DEVOUR Say hello to the freshest gourmet delights.
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Monbento offers a unique take on to-go lunches by combining the convenient simplicity of a traditional bento box with contemporary design. With a range of lunch box sizes, water bottles, cutlery and sauce pots, there’s no reason not to take a fulfilling homemade meal on the go. ‘MB Original’ lunch box (pictured) priced at $59.95. until.com.au
PEACHES SET ON TWO LEVELS, TOP BOASTS F O O R D N A R A B L I CO C K TA ETTY IN R P . S W E I V D B MELBOURNE C OR IS A I R E T N I PASTEL PEACH, THE WITH A MENU E S I D A R A P L A C I S M I WH 10 CHICKEN OR TOFU TO M ATC H. G R A B A $ E F RO M CO C K TA I L S S O SANGA AND CHO AL GENRES. DIVIDED INTO MUSIC
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Home Republic ‘Aya’ cotton bamboo tea towels (2 pack) $24.99 adairs.com.au
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Ashley & Co ‘Lotus Leaf & Lustre’ dish wash $19.95 ashleyandco.com.au
BEACHSIDE N O S TA L G I A Burleigh Pavilion on the Gold Coast is the ultimate destination if you’re after epic beachfront views with a luxe retro twist. Step straight off the sand and into The Pavilion Bar’s casual outdoor space. The terrace area offers an extensive list of tasty bar bites, including woodfired pizzas, burgers, salads, beer-battered fish and chips, and a French dip steak sandwich. But it’s the interiors – thanks to Alexander & Co – that really have us swooning. burleighpavilion.com
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The Society Inc. Compass dish rack $225 thesocietyinc.com.au adore home
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TALK We explore the latest in travel news and Manly’s delicious gourmet scene.
The Fantauzzo, Brisbane
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HOTEL UNDER THE BRIDGE Brisbane’s most exciting new hotel has a stunning presence beneath the iconic Story Bridge, overlooking the trendy Howard Smith Wharves entertainment precinct. The Fantauzzo includes 166 luxury suites over six storeys, city and river views, a gym, a rooftop bar and an Italian restaurant, Polpetta. Inspired by Australian painter Vincent Fantauzzo, the hotel’s original artworks, in-room art channels and libraries invite guests to have a cultural experience as well as a relaxing stay.
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Victorinox ‘Lexicon Hardside’ large checked luggage in gold $1,229 traveluniverse.com.au
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URBAN-COOL S TAY I N P E R T H QT Perth is an ideal base for discerning travellers in the heart of the CBD. Merging industrial glamour with a contemporary urbancool aesthetic, its design gives a nod to the excess of 1980s Perth during the mining boom. Sprawled over 18 storeys, its well-appointed rooms are a natural extension of the chic public spaces, which feature a restaurant, café and drinking spots including a rooftop bar. qthotelsandresorts.com/perth
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This spring, we’re eating our way through the most delicious cafés and restaurants Manly has to offer. WORDS BETH GRESHWALK
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VISIT THE BOATHOUSE SHELLY BEACH
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Beachy keen on oceanfront dining? Make a beeline for The Boathouse Shelly Beach – a café and kiosk with an upper-level events space, right on Manly’s Shelly Beach. Decked out with nautical nuances on a coastal white backdrop, The Boathouse is a picturesque breakfast or lunch spot if you’re fond of modern Australian and seafood dishes. Smoked salmon fritters with poached eggs, anyone? Or perhaps grilled barramundi with fennel, cucumber, apricot and lemon – served with a green salad of avocado, peas, cucumber, celery, edamame and pomegranate? Paired with a coffee, wine or cocktail, this is seaside feasting at its finest.
theboathousesb.com.au @theboathousegroup_
QUEEN CHOW
PHOTOGRAPHY SEAN FENNESSY
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Find it hard to resist Cantonese cuisine? It just got even more tempting, thanks to Queen Chow Manly, where sweet ‘n’ sour pork, roast duck, mud crab and Peking beef are exquisitely prepared in a restaurant that brings Hong Kong to the heart of Manly Wharf, serving up local produce and seafood. The interior fuses the elegance of traditional Asian artwork, screens and dark wood with Manly’s sophisticated coastal vibe, and it includes an oyster bar – there’s no better place to enjoy a leisurely dim sum or sip a Beijing Daisy while waiting for your lunch or dinner.
merivale.com/venues/queenchowmanly/ @queenchowsydney
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THE PANTRY MANLY The Pantry Manly is a tasty choice for those craving a little of everything while taking in an authentic Manly Beach vibe. Built just off the shore in 1919, The Pantry was a teahouse before becoming the Manly Ocean Beach House restaurant, and finally The Pantry in 2010. This local stalwart serves up delicious meat dishes, fresh seafood and sharing plates cooked to modern Australian perfection. Star dishes include freshly caught rock oysters, barramundi and kingfish sashimi, and the barbequed brisket burger and potato croquettes are not to be missed. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
thepantrymanly.com
HUGO’S People have been raving about Hugo’s Manly since 2009, and it’s no wonder: positioned directly on Manly Wharf, Hugo’s effortlessly combines awardwinning Italian cuisine and cutting-edge cocktails with laidback, open-air dining. Lunch or dinner, you can start with delicacies like grilled Yamba king prawns with garlic butter, or dig right in to succulent mains ranging from roasted beetroot risotto to spaghettini with spanner crap, or pork and beef meatball pizza. With a yummy kids’ menu to boot, life couldn’t get more delizioso on the wharf.
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VISIT INTERIOR DESIGN LUCHETTI KRELLE ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY ANSON SMART
MANLY GREENHOUSE
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Manly Greenhouse takes botanical beauty and dining to the next level – or three levels, to be exact. Sydneybased Luchetti Krelle designed this arboretum-inspired beachfront venue, which includes three floors of gastronomic bliss offset by lush greenery, natural light and steel-framed glass. At ground level, it’s all-day modern Italian and woodfired pizzas, plus a beachside bar. Thinking more refined? The middle level sings with selections like Riverina rib-eye, wood-roasted John Dory and unique wines. Or savour panoramic views over cocktails and bar snacks – think prawns, cured meats and polenta – at the rooftop bar.
manlygreenhouse.com.au @manlygreenhouse
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ROLLERS BAKEHOUSE Life is short, but that’s not the only reason you’ll want to eat your pastries first at Rollers Bakehouse. A short jaunt from Manly Beach, Rollers is renowned for its mouth-watering range of sweet and savoury croissants – from sumptuous charcoal-dyed chocolate croissants with double chocolate and crumble, to ‘sushi roll’ croissants filled with salmon, ginger, nori and wasabi. Rollers’ modernist dining setting featuring concrete, tiling and plants invites you to nosh and drink coffee in style at a pink communal table or spectator’s bench.
rollersbakehouse.com @rollers_bakehouse
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BRANDING + DESIGN A FRIEND OF MINE / INTERIOR DESIGN BRAD BARROWS / INTERIOR + EXTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY TOM ROSS
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VISIT INTERIOR DESIGN LUCHETTI KRELLE / PHOTOGRAPHY TOM FERGUSON
SAKÉ, MANLY What could be more idyllic than relishing fresh sashimi while taking in dreamy views over Manly Wharf? Saké’s good looks and stellar cuisine make for a memorable Japanese dining experience, whether you’re sipping umeshu on the expansive terrace or scanning the supreme selection of sushi, sashimi and nigiri rolls in the restaurant’s minimalist interior. Here, designers Luchetti Krelle have recreated the refined essence of Saké’s five other locations, with floor-to-ceiling bi-fold windows, natural woods and lantern-esque lighting – plus a striking 40-seat sushi counter at the heart of the eatery.
sakerestaurant.com.au/manly/home/ @sakerestaurant
GETTING THERE Faithfull The Brand ‘Le Jean’ skirt in zoella floral print $159 au.faithfullthebrand.com
Polène ‘Numéro Un’ bag US$420 eng.polene-paris.com
MANLY FERRY SERVICE For the scenic route to Manly, hop on the iconic Manly Ferry. The boat ride is a quick 30 minutes from the CBD through Sydney Harbour, finishing at Manly Wharf. transportnsw.info
Lucy Folk ‘Slice of Heaven’ sunglasses in nautilus $395 lucyfolk.com Bared Footwear ‘Bowerbird’ heel in Blush Nubuck $249 bared.com.au
W H AT TO WEAR
Oli & Zo ‘On Sundays We Brunch’ t-shirt $72 hardtofind.com.au
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PILLOWCASE Society of Wanderers tobacco stripe pillowcases (set of two) $99 societyofwanderers.com / ROBE Sanctuary Studio ‘Chinoiserie’ pink robe $110 sanctuarystudio.com.au TRAVEL CASE kikki.K ‘Journey’ leather travel case in mist grey $59.99 kikki-k.com/au / LUGGAGE TAG kikki.K ‘Journey’ sunglasses luggage tag $14.99 kikki-k.com/au / JOURNAL Blushing Confetti ‘Be Kind’ best-self journal $32.95 blushingconfetti.com / SWISSCARD Victorinox SwissCard Classic in floral $99.95 victorinox.com / HAND BALM Leif ‘Buddha Wood’ hand balm (500ml) $59 leifproducts.com / BAG kikki.K ‘Journey’ leather belt bag in mist grey $79.99 kikki-k.com/au / BATH SOAK Greenwash ‘Melancholic’ bath soak $24.90 hardtofind.com.au SLIPPERS Kip & Co jade green womens slippers $35 kipandco.com.au / TOOTHPASTE Grants of Australia travel size mild mint toothpaste (25g) $2 grantsofaustralia.com.au / EYE MASK The Good Night Co. silk sleep mask in pink $50 thegoodnightco.com.au / SUITCASE Victorinox ‘Connex Frequent Flyer’ hardside carry-on $599 victorinox.com 88
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