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CREDITS Publisher Adore Home Magazine Editor-in-chief, designer and product editor Loni Parker loni@adoremagazine.com Sub-editor Nichola Davies nicholadavies.com Writers Beth Greshwalk Casey Hutton caseyhutton.com Nichola Davies nicholadavies.com Product/content sourcing assistant Kate Moss kate@adoremagazine.com
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EDITOR’S LETTER
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WHAT’S NEW
11 PRODUCT TRENDS 15 ARTIST PROFILE 16 REAL RENOS
We find out from three renovators what it’s really like to renovate along with real life lessons to learn from.
22 BATHROOM NEWS 25 BATHROOM TRENDS
We’re counting down 2020’s top 30 bathroom trends.
40 MUDROOMS AND FRONT ENTRY
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Make your front entry or mudroom a practical space with these tips and products.
43 MUDROOM PRODUCTS 45 HOME TOURS
Four sets of homeowners take us through their recently renovated homes – from before to after, and all the hard work in between.
90 GARDEN NEWS
The must-have indoor and outdoor planting essentials.
92 GARDEN TOUR
The owners of this garden in Sydney’s beachside suburb of Coogee enlisted Stone Lotus Landscapes to upgrade their garden space. adore home
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PHOTOGRAPHY MARK ZEIDLER, ZED CONTROL
EDITOR’S LETTER
EDITOR LONI PARKER Ten. Massive. Years. This October, Adore celebrates its 10th birthday. I know it’s a cliché but honestly, where did the time go?! I could not be more proud of where Adore started (as Australia’s first online-only interiors magazine) and what it has become: a fully-fledged print publication. I still pinch myself when I see copies of Adore on newsagent stands. Did I really get here? Back when I was at university studying graphic design, I had a keen interest in magazine layouts and dreamed that one day I would get my foot in the door of the publishing industry. I got a job at a small Brisbane-based publishing company and, with a few years of experience under my belt, decided to start an online magazine focused on my other passion: interiors. A friend of mine (who is now the editor of Artichoke magazine – so much love to you Cassie!) encouraged me to go for it, and I did. A couple of years later, I left my job to concentrate on Adore full time, and I’ve never looked back. When I think about all of the opportunities this magazine has given me over the years, I feel so blessed that this is my job. It really is a dream come true to curate and edit an interior design magazine showcasing so many talented people, great businesses and dreamy homes. 2
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shop the Without Adore, I doubt I would be doing what I am now: renovating a home with my partner. I’ve recently finished my home office and the back of the house, and we’re currently adding the finishing touches to our side garden and our SheShed (although maybe I should say HeShed, as it will be my partner’s work studio).
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Whether you’ve been following Adore since the beginning or are just new here, thank you so much. I’m so looking forward to the next 10 amazing years in business.
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Rug Culture ‘Saffron 44’ rug from $189 lifeinteriors.com.au
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E T H I C A L LY MADE RUGS The Modern Hut create beautiful, highquality rugs that are made from 100 percent recycled cotton. Pictured is the ‘Marmoucha Diamond’ double cotton reversible rug, giving you twice the styling fun being black on one side and white on the other. Priced at $950. themodernhut.com.au
DÉCOR TO ADORE
We’re dishing up our favourite homewares and renovation finds for this spring.
PHOTOGRAPHY + STYLING LOUISE ROCHE, VILLA STYLING LOCATION NOA BY THE BEACH
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PHOTOGRAPHY BALI INTERIORS / STYLING CAITLIN HAYDEN
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Villa Lane’s new ‘Bayu’ rattan lounger is a comfortable and practical occasional chair with a teak frame and rattan weave. It’s the ideal addition to your living room or any relaxed setting. Priced at $789. villalane.com.au
SCULPTURAL FORM Interior stylist and product designer Sarah Ellison has created a beautiful range of sculptural objects and vases for her new ‘SOL’ collection. These must-have pieces are handmade locally and have the right mix of texture and form. Priced from $249. sarahellison.com.au
CORDUROY BEDDING The Sheet Society’s new ‘Darcy’ corduroy range of bedding has a plush ribbed texture that’s super smooth to touch. It’s perfect to add some texture to your bed without going over the top. Available in moss, terracotta, dove grey, blush, and nude.
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AT U R A L R AT TA N, HANDMADE USING N OON BED HEAD M F L THE ‘BAHAMA’ HA Y. TWEIGHT AND STURD H G I L S I S R I A D A M O FR E S O R Y T S U D , H O N E Y, A N D AVAILABLE IN BLACK ILALBE IN Aura Home ‘Maison’ vintage (PICTURED) AND AVA KING SIZES. bed cover in tobacco $299 DOUBLE, QUEEN AND 9. aurahome.com.au PRICED FROM $369.9 ADAIRS.COM.AU
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IKEA ‘Lampan’ table lamp in brown $10 ikea.com.au
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Aura Home luxury velvet round cushion in tobacco $79.95 aurahome.com.au
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The Beach Furniture’s new ‘Calabria’ collection is comprised of five pieces of furniture in natural coastal tones, blending woven rattan harmoniously with plantation teak wood. You’ll find a cupboard, cabinet, entertainment unit, and bed heads in queen and king size in this range. thebeachfurniture.com.au
Rachel Saunders ‘Woman’ vase in creme $300 pampa.com.au
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Sunday Lane ‘Eos Ash’ print (A4) $89 sundaylane.com.au
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Takeawei ‘Boob’ jewel box $85 takeawei.com
HERE COMES THE SOL
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sun, the ‘Sol’ collection was inspired by Roman Architecture. Designed in Australia by Bianca
Lambert and Juliette Gambert, the collection features six new designs, all of which include
Capra Designs’ signature seamless water tray. The ‘Roma’ planter (pictured) is suitable for your favourite medium-sized plants. capradesigns.com
L&M Home’s latest range includes hand loomed cushions and throws and homewares with lived-in texture. Case in point: the ‘Neptune’ cushion ($95) with its Moroccan-inspired embroidery and ‘Dune’ throw ($328). lmhome.com.au 8
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PHOTOGRAPHY EVE WILSON / STYLING BEC SIMONS
E AT H E R A N D A M B E R MARLOE MARLOE’S L 160) IS ENVELOPED $ ( E L D N SCENTED CA TONEWARE E IN A HANDCRAFT D S FUL YOU’LL I T U A E B O S S ’ T I . L VESSE LONG E S A V A S A P WANT TO KEE AS AFTER THE CANDLE H FINISHED BURNING.
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COLOUR PALETTE
OUTBACK
PHOTOGRAPH BY KARA ROSENLUND / AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AS A PRINT PRICED FROM $290 KARAROSENLUND.COM
THROW HK Living cotton fringe pattern throw $109 houseoforange.com.au / WALLPAPER These Walls ‘Grasstree’ wallpaper in rust $72 per lineal metre thesewalls.com.au PENDANT LIGHT Anaesthetic hide luxe leather pendant light in natural $520 nightworksstudio.com / GUM STEM Botanical silver green gum nuts stem $19.99 adairs.com.au PILLOWCASE Linen House ‘Heath’ olive European pillowcase $34.99 linenhouse.com / CUSHION Bonnie and Neil ‘Native Rust’ cushion $155 bonnieandneil.com.au / BASKET IKEA ‘Hurring’ bamboo basket $35 ikea.com.au / BOWL HK Living rustic stained bowl $14.95 houseoforange.com.au / LOCKER Mustard ‘The Shorty’ locker in olive $199 mustardmade.com TAB HANDLE MadeMeasure leather rounded tab in olive $24.50 mademeasure.com / CHAIR Blu Dot ‘Clean Cut’ dining chair in white oak $699 bludot.com.au / PLANTER Lightly ‘Tone’ planter in ochre and sand $142 lightly.com.au / ENTERTAINMENT UNIT Karpenter ‘Koppar’ media cabinet with 3 doors in teak $2,609 lifeinteriors.com.au / RUG Milk & Sugar ‘Bluff Weave’ rug in sand from $499 milkandsugar.com.au adore home 11
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GREEK ISLANDS PHOTOGRAPH BY STEPHANIE ROONEY / AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AS A PRINT PRICED FROM $250 MOONAANDCO.COM
BOWL Pottery Barn ‘Orion’ handcrafted terracotta bowl $169 potterybarn.com.au / PILLOWCASE L&M Home ‘Aspen’ quilted standard pillowcase in flax $68 lmhome.com.au CUSHION L&M Home ‘Crete’ cushion in mink $106 lmhome.com.au / PENDANT LIGHT Uniqwa Collections ‘Maani’ pendant light $339 uniqwacollections.com.au / UMBRELLA Basil Bangs ‘Cadet’ beach umbrella $450 basilbangs.com.au / VASE L&M Home ‘Zeus’ vessel in chalk $143 lmhome.com.au / LAMP HK Living ‘Printed Faces’ lampshade $179 and stoneware lamp base in white $299 houseoforange.com.au / THROW L&M Home ‘Ava’ throw in chalk $275 lmhome.com.au / CRAZY PAVING Eco Outdoor ‘Scala’ crazy paving $129m² ecooutdoor.com.au / OLIVE BRANCH Pottery Barn faux olive branch $59 potterybarn.com.au / SIDE TABLE Villa Lane ‘Drifter’ rattan side table $279 villalane.com.au CHAIR Blu Dot ‘Mate’ outdoor dining chair in Toohey Breezy Blue $899 bludot.com.au 12
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ARTIST PROFILE
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PHOTOGRAPHY MELISSA TONKIN
“Large-scale florals, thick, textured brushstrokes dripping in paint on a subdued pastel or contrasting dark, moody background is my signature style.”
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NAIDOO Fall in love with Adele Naidoo’s largerthan-life florals in dusky pastels. WORDS NICHOLA DAVIES
Having a father as an artist meant Adele Naidoo’s life has always centred around art, teaching her to appreciate beauty and colour from a young age. Inspired by early memories of watching her father create, as well as flower boutiques and other artists, Adele has developed her own distinct style that’s feminine and fun, featuring a calm palette with pops of colour, rich, earthy tones, and organic shapes. “Large-scale florals, thick, textured brushstrokes dripping in paint on a subdued pastel or contrasting dark, moody background is my signature style,” says Adele. Her work has evolved from purely digital drawings to mixed media, where she now combines both acrylic
paintings and digital art. “Some of my work I leave at the digital stage and get these printed onto canvas,” says Adele. “When I feel pieces need an extra element of texture, I take them onto the painting stage. The digital art is printed onto a canvas and I paint over the printed canvas with acrylics.” Adele’s work is sold through her online store adelenaidoo.com with a portion of the proceeds going to the Caring Greatly Project, a non-profit helping homeless and poverty-stricken families in Zimbabwe.
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real life RENOS We find out from three renovators what it’s really like to renovate along with real life lessons to learn from.
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TRANSFORMING A RURAL HOMESTEAD @thebushfieldreno Transforming a tired, dark home near Warrnambool in Victoria has involved opening it up to spectacular valley views and letting light flood the space. Casey Pearce and her electrician husband Jesse bought the house in 2019 and set to work reimagining it. “We love light, white and bright. We work a lot, and when we come home we want our space to be relaxed and make us feel rejuvenated,” Casey explains. Changing the roofline was their biggest undertaking. “We decided to rip the roof off in the middle section and rebuild a pitch. The ceiling now sits at 4.8metres at the highest point in our main room, and every time we walk into the space it still takes our breath away.”
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“Buy for the location and structural bones of the property and try and imagine the rest.”
They saved money by doing as much work as possible themselves, and by choosing carefully when to splurge on investment pieces and when to rein in spending. Renovating with two young children while running an online clothing business was tough, says Casey, but the results are worth it: “We love it here.”
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RESTORING A POST-WAR HOME @geebungalow Since buying their three-bedroom Brisbane house in 2018, Róisín and Zac Tarrant have renovated it in stages. They’ve saved up before completing each section, transforming the downtrodden bungalow into an inviting space that combines Scandinavian sensibility with warm Mediterranean tones inspired by their travels to Italy. Although neither of them is trained in a trade, they aren’t shy of DIY. “We watch YouTube tutorials and read a lot!” says Róisín. They’re also meticulous planners. “I always get at least three quotes for any job or fixture. This doesn’t mean we always go with the cheapest, because we’ve learnt that if you don’t buy right you buy twice.” Having a crystal-clear vision for your spaces and finding tradespeople who share that vision is vital, she says. And, if you’re planning to DIY while working full time, be prepared for your weekends to be consumed. “You have to love it. We get a lot of joy and satisfaction from working together on the house, so it doesn’t feel like a chore at all.”
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“Have a clear end goal for the property, as all of your decisions should come from this.”
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“Living in the house throughout the course of the reno has saved us having to outlay additional rent costs.”
RENOVATING AN ‘80S BLOCK HOUSE @timberandwhite California Cool is coming to Far North Queensland in this Malibu-inspired reno in Cairns. Jasmin Watkins and her carpenter husband bought their ’80s concrete block home sight unseen and are in the midst of an 18-month-long project that will double its size. “Instagram has been the greatest tool for inspiration,” says Jasmin, who describes their aesthetic as “informal and inviting, with lots of natural elements, textures and timbers, in a muted colour palette”. To save money, the couple has lived in the home for the duration of the reno (at the time of writing they’re camped in their garage!) and they’ve completed most of the backbreaking stuff like demolition, painting and carpentry themselves. They recommend living in the home prior to planning a renovation, if possible. “Get to know the space: where the morning sun hits; where the best breezes come from; which areas work as is and which ones need a major overhaul. This really helps with deciding where to make the biggest investments to maximise the improvement.”
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PICTURED: ‘Pacific’ rattan vanity (1500mm length) $3,184.99, and ‘Alura’ arch mirror (1200mm length) $1,565 loughlinfurniture.com.au
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ABI ‘Lira’ soap bottle holder in brushed copper $79.90 abiinteriors.com.au
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S OA P D I S P E N S E R H O L D E R S > Designstuff floating soap dispenser holder in black $24 designstuff.com.au
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Meraki soap dispenser wall bracket in brushed brass $49 designstuff.com.au
LOUGHLIN FURNITURE’S ‘PACIFIC’ VANITY WAS INSPIRED BY THEIR COLLABORATION WITH KYAL & KARA ON THEIR LONG JETTY RENO. THIS STUNNING WALL-HUNG VANITY IS EXPERTLY CRAFTED WITH RATTAN FEATURE DOOR PANELS. PRICED FROM $2,390.
TEXTURAL MAC VANITY
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Vanity by Design’s new ‘Mac’ range features a contemporary design with slatted textural detail and seamless handles. Inspired by modern Australian architecture, these wall-hung vanities are a true reflection of Australia’s relaxed beach-to-city lifestyle. Available in sea foam (pictured), natural, and Japan black, in a variety of sizes. vanitybydesign.com.au
FLUTED BASINS
priced at $249.
Create a feature wall in your bathroom with Tile Cloud’s latest ‘Coogee’ kit kat tiles. Available in pink, white and green, these stunning porcelain mosaics are bang on trend. Priced at $12 per sheet.
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ADP’s latest range of above-counter basins features fluted detailing inspired by art deco elegance. Made from a white gloss ceramic, these beautiful basins are sure to add texture to your bathroom. Available in five shapes: round, rectangle, square, pill, and arch, each basin is
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“Traditional & Modern vanity designs, catering for all personalities spaces & scopes.”
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PHOTOGRAPHY DEREK SWALWELL / STYLING BEK SHEPPARD / INTERIOR DESIGN LUKE FRY
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FLUTED GLASS Fluted glass is one of the hottest trends to hit bathrooms and kitchens this year. In this bathroom designed by Luke Fry Architecture & Interior Design, it was used to enhance the architecture of the building. “Fluted glass was selected for use over clear glass to create a textural layer in the space, which contrasts against the terrazzo floors and marble benchtops,” says Kate Monkhouse, interior designer at Luke Fry. “Fluted glass also adds a layer of privacy.”
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vj panelling Reflecting the client’s brief for a contemporary take on Hamptons style, Lowi Interiors included classic VJ panelling from Easycraft to create an inviting ambience in this bathroom. “Successful design is all about layers, and panelling adds another dimension,” says interior designer Loretta Wilson. Another plus in using a wet-area VJ board on some of the walls in a bathroom is saving money on tiling.
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Nightworks ‘Duomo Stem’ wall light $747 nightworksstudio.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY THE UNFOLD / INTERIOR DESIGN LOWI INTERIORS / ARCHITECTURE AVENUE STUDIO ARCHITECTS
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S TAT E M E N T T I L E S Looking to do something different, Divine Renovations selected this ‘Farrago’ white honed natural stone tile from Skheme Tiles for this contemporary bathroom. “It is very simple yet elegant and this added some texture to the bathroom without making it look busy,” says Divine Renovations director Jim Attwood.
BUDGET TIP! There’s no need to tile every wall in a bathroom when on a budget. You can still get a beautiful effect with a tiled splashback, like the one pictured here.
PHOTOGRAPHY VILLA STYLING / LOCATION LOEA HOTEL
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And as for the feature ledge behind the tub, Jim explains: “The house has an architectural look to it and this wall is on an angle so I wanted to square it up to the bathroom, which framed the bath, broke up the wall, plus housed the bath spout”.
PHOTOGRAPHY VILLA STYLING / INTERIOR DESIGN & BUILD DIVINE RENOVATIONS
The ledge wall was tiled in the same tile as the floor but in a longer rectangle profile, which created a textural panelled detail to the space.
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THERE’S NO DOUBT RATTAN FURNITURE IS HAVING ITS TIME IN THE SUN; YES, EVEN IN THE BATHROOM! CUSTOM-MADE RATTAN VANITIES BY HELLO TRADER ARE THE STAR OF THE BATHROOMS AT LOEA BOUTIQUE HOTEL ON THE SUNSHINE COAST. LOEA CO-OWNER LUCY PINK SAYS, “I FEEL THE RATTAN VANITIES ARE A UNIQUE ADDITION TO A HOTEL BATHROOM AND HAVE TRANSFORMED THEM INTO SOMETHING REALLY SPECIAL ... SO MUCH SO, WE ENDED UP USING THE SAME RATTAN FINISH ON OUR BEDHEADS, WHICH CREATES A LOVELY CONTINUITY FROM BATHROOM TO BEDROOM”.
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DESIGNER HANDLES Making an oversized statement are these extralarge ‘Luna’ door pulls from Lo & Co. Now available in white and bronze (along with nickel, brass, and black), these stunning half-moon pulls measure 7.5cm wide by 15cm tall and make a serious design statement in the bathroom.
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Kit kats have seen a huge surge in popularity at the moment–whether it’s a kitchen splashback or a bathroom feature wall. Interior designer at GIA Renovations Alan Nasrallah says that’s “largely because home owners have moved away from the larger plain tiled bathrooms”. In this bathroom he designed for his clients, the space feels light and bright, thanks to the pairing of white walls with minty-fresh kit kats. “Without making the bathroom plain and boring, we added a touch of colour and created a feature by adding the mint green kit kats to the back wall of the bathroom,” says Alan. “Creating features and adding colour to a bathroom has become the norm. So why not have fun and be a little adventurous with your bathroom renovation?”
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“Creating features and adding colour to a bathroom has become the norm. So why not have fun and be a little adventurous with your bathroom renovation?” - ALAN NASRALLAH, INTERIOR DESIGNER, GIA RENOVATIONS
INTERIOR DESIGN GIA RENOVATIONS / PHOTOGRAPHY MARTINA GEMMOLA
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O N T H E WA L L >
Earp Bros ‘Nazari Fes’ ceramic tile $95m2 earp.com.au
INTERIOR DESIGN VISUALISING INTERIORS / PHOTOGRAPHY THE PALM CO
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Tint ‘So Fresh and So Clean’ and ‘Dawn Patrol’ 4L low sheen (wall) $79 tintpaint.com.au
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Easycraft ‘easyLINE’ (for wet area applications) $32m2 easycraft.com.au
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THE RENDER IN THIS GREEK-INSPIRED ENSUITE GIVES THE WHOLE SPACE A HIGH-END MEDITERRANEAN HOLIDAY FEEL. DESIGNED BY INTERIOR DESIGNER TIM CONNAH AT VISUALISING INTERIORS, THE APPLICATION OF THE MACRENDER ACRYLIC POLYMER RENDER PROVIDES A TEXTURAL ELEMENT THAT HE SAYS IS NOT TOO BUSY AND NOT TOO PLAIN. “COST WISE, IT WASN’T TOO DISSIMILAR TO TILING A BATHROOM, WHICH IS SURPRISING DUE TO IT BEING SUCH A UNIQUE PROCESS,” TIM SAYS.
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LEDGE LOVE
Move over niches–one of the hottest trends in bathrooms right now is the shower ledge. Creating a neat and streamlined look, the shower ledge gives ample storage and is less restrictive than a niche.
INTERIOR DESIGN HEMMA INTERIORS / ARCHITECTURE MK DESIGNED / PHOTOGRAPHY THE PALM CO
For this kids’ bathroom the brief was to create a pink bathroom for two girls–and to keep it modern. Interior designer Leah Rispoli of Hemma Interiors perfected the brief using pink terrazzo tiles from Di Lorenzo Tiles, which run all the way along the shower ledge wall. “I like the flexibility that a long shower ledge provides,” says Leah. “A niche sometimes means that taller bottles don’t fit, and with a ledge there is plenty of space along the entire length of the shower.”
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Fibonacci terrazzo tile in Pavlova (400x400mm) $181.50m2 dilorenzo.com.au
Tile Cloud ‘Newport’ gloss subway tile in baby pink $88m2 tilecloud.com.au
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Leif ‘Wild Rosella’ body lotion $35 aurahome.com.au
Lightly ‘Vera’ small vase in dusty rose $130 lightly.com.au
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Aura Home waffle hand towel in pink clay $24.95 aurahome.com.au
P I N K ACC E N T S >
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Concrete Nation ‘Valencia’ bath $4,990 concretenation.com.au adore home
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INTERIOR DESIGN SMOUT PROPERTY / PHOTOGRAPHY BROCK BEAZLEY
Concrete basins can make a unique statement in your bathroom, and are super popular right now. Concrete naturally contains bubbles, mild imperfections and varied colour–making each basin original. This ‘Boat’ basin from Slabshapers comes in a range of colours and is priced at $650.
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Smout Property wanted to create something different and bespoke for this space, and sought out a textured profile for the drawer front of the vanity. “We worked closely with our joiners and Scandinavian Profiles to develop a fluted drawer front,” says co-owner and designer Becky Smout of Smout Property. “The profile is very tactile and works well with the vertical mosaic wall tiles. The door fronts are made from a typical 16mm MDF board laminated to a custom routed front, which is then 2 Pack painted in satin white.”
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Uniqwa Collections vintage elm stool $249 uniqwacollections.com.au
Loughlin Furniture ‘Angourie’ double vanity (1500mm) $4560 loughlinfurniture.com.au
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Città ‘Oku’ light shade $89.90 cittadesign.com
PHOTOGRAPHY MINDI COOKE / STYLING KYLIE JACKES / INTERIOR DESIGN KAYLA BOYD
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TOP 3 TIPS Interior designer Kia Howat at GIA Renovations shares her top three tips when considering a wet zone. 1. THE USER Consider the end user when designing a wet room. If it’s for young children, this area will likely work better with a built-in bath as opposed to a freestanding one. With interesting tiles, this can look incredible as well as being practical.
Creating a wet room in your bathroom is a practical space-saving solution, typically allowing for a larger vanity. Kia Howat, interior designer at GIA Renovations, has created this bathroom complete with a wet area. “This design is a great solution for a rectangular room,
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allowing a proportional zone to be classed as the wet area,” says Kia. “Visually it allows the larger zones, the shower and bath, to be grouped to the rear of the room, removing the need for a cumbersome shower at the entry of the bathroom.”
2. DRAINAGE Implementing the correct drainage is essential to the success of a wet room. At GIA, we suggest that the bath is on a very slight gradient to allow for excess water to drain sufficiently.
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INTERIOR DESIGN GIA RENOVATIONS / PHOTOGRAPHY MARTINA GEMMOLA
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3. TWIN SHOWER It’s a great idea to install a twin shower. It means you have a multi-purpose hand shower for use in the shower and bath area, as well as for cleaning the wet area.
Alape ‘Unisono’ counter basin (400mm) $1,130 reece.com.au
curvy mirrors
WHETHER IT’S CIRCLE, ARCHED OR PILL-SHAPED, CURVY MIRRORS ARE CURRENTLY RULING THE BATHROOM WORLD. INTERIOR DESIGNER LYDIA MASKIELL HAS USED AN ARCHED MIRROR IN THE POWDER ROOM PICTURED OPPOSITE. “I LOVE CURVED SHAPES PAIRED WITH MORE STRUCTURED LINES IN AN INTERIOR,” SAYS LYDIA. “IT SOFTENS AND BALANCES THE MORE FORMAL ASPECT OF STRAIGHT LINES. PEOPLE NATURALLY FEEL MORE RELAXED WITH CURVED AND ROUNDED SURFACES.”
Crafted for Life Pacific vanity in American Oak Light with Rattan feature door panels and Alura Arch mirror.
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WA L N U T F I N I S H Walnut is certainly making a comeback this year. In this bathroom designed by Guy Bunder of MADE Architectural Constructions, Queensland walnut timber
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veneer steals the show. “I utilised solid hardwood edging to frame the veneer panels to deliver a shakerstyle finish,” says Guy. “I designed the cabinetry around the Concrete Nation pod basin, creating a unique connection with a tall storage unit, open shelving and mirrored shaving cabinet, which ties
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WITH GARDENING ON THE RISE AND MORE PEOPLE SPENDING AN INCREASING AMOUNT OF TIME AT HOME, CREATING TRANQUIL SPACES HAS NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT. GREENERY IN THE BATHROOM CAN PROVIDE JUST THAT– WHETHER IT’S A SMALL POTTED PLANT, A VASE OF FRESHLY CUT FOLIAGE, OR AN IMPRESSIVE VERTICAL GARDEN OF PLANTS LIKE THIS ONE AT BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION TREETOPS, BYRON BAY. HERE, THE WALL IS REMINISCENT OF A RAINFOREST, COMPLEMENTED BY THE TIMBER-PANELLED WALL AND DECKING.
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LED MIRRORS CAN ADD A SOFT AMBIENCE TO THE BATHROOM. LOUISE ROCHE, WHO DESIGNED THE BATHROOM OPPOSITE, WANTED TO MAXIMISE LIGHT IN THE SMALL SPACE AS THE ROOM HAD NO WINDOW. “I SELECTED AN LED MIRROR FOR THIS BATHROOM BECAUSE WE WANTED TO MAXIMISE LIGHTING WHILE ALSO BEING ABLE TO HAVE A SOFT, WARM LIGHT FOR AMBIENCE,” SAYS LOUISE.
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ABI Interiors ‘Finley’ all-in-one shower set in brushed brass $649.90 abiinteriors.com.au
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Middle of Nowhere ‘Bjorn’ oval mirror in brass $230 lifeinteriors.com.au PHOTOGRAPHY ZED CONTROL
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EDITOR OF ADORE, LONI PARKER, ALSO USED AN LED MIRROR IN HER BATHROOM PICTURED BELOW. “I LOVE THE SOFT GLOW IT GIVES. IT REALLY HIGHLIGHTS THE DIMPLED TEXTURE IN THE TILES TOO,” SAYS LONI.
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Make your front entry or mudroom a practical space with these tips and products.
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Muuto ‘The Dots’ in oak (large) $47 huset.com.au
MUDROOMS & FRONT ENTRY
A STYLISH DUMPING GROUND A front entry can be decorated by simply adding a few carefully placed wall hooks like those pictured below. The Stables designer Catherine Heraghty says, “The Anchor Ceramics wall hooks in the hallway not only offer a styled element by hanging cute bags or hats, they’re also extremely practical as well”. Catherine believes the most important feature of a successful mudroom is storage. “I view mudrooms as a stylish dumping ground as you enter the house,” she says. “I like to have drawers for shoes, hooks for jackets, and hats and consoles or shelves with trays for things like car keys.” For the mudroom pictured on the opposite page, Catherine installed a custom joinery unit under the stairs to make use of underutilised space. “This space is opposite the front door. My clients have three kids and there was nowhere for them to store their shoes,” says Catherine. “So now they have this fantastic unit and each child has their own drawer for them to store their shoes. It’s definitely functional and also a great space to walk into as you enter this family home.”
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With a view to help out modern-day, busy families with day-to-day clutter, Willow & Wood was born. “Families have less time to keep the home organised and that’s why we are seeing an increase in mudrooms and storage furniture,” says Rebecca Tyndall, creator of Willow & Wood. “Families just need places to put their stuff and mudrooms keep those things organised and in one place–especially when you have school kids.” Willow & Wood has created a range of storage options to suit their customers’ needs. “Every home is different and everyone has a different style. To cater to different needs, we offer bits and pieces to mix and match so that you get exactly what you need,” says Rebecca. “For example, a mudroom or storage station is typically made up of a bench, a panel with hooks and a shelf or cubbies with additional hooks. We can have all of these pieces interchangeable to suit your style and your space. We have begun offering customisation on most of our products now and we are finding that’s exactly what people want. We are also continuing to expand our range of products to include a greater range of styles and interchangeable items.”
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TOP 4 MUST-HAVES Willow & Wood’s Rebecca Tyndall specialises in producing quality storage and furniture for mudrooms. Here are her four must-have elements to create a great mudroom. HOOKS AND RACKS: Work out what and how much you need to hang. Think coats, hats, school bags, etc. BENCH SEAT: Do you need somewhere to sit and put your shoes on? If the answer is yes, include a bench seat. SHOE STORAGE: Think about how many people have shoes that will need to be stored in the mudroom. Consider if you want them hidden away or in sight for easy access. SHELVING/CUBBY STORAGE: If you need storage for keys, wallets, homework or even decorative pieces, include shelves and storage.
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Life Interiors ‘Santali’ rattan console table $1,249 lifeinteriors.com.au
Middle of Nowhere ‘Bjorn’ arch mirror in brass $330 lifeinteriors.com.au
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Willow & Wood ‘Lake House’ panel $369 willowandwood.com.au
Don’ t forget a stylish bowl or tray for keys
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Muuto ‘Restore’ basket in dusty green $145 top3.com.au
INTERIOR DESIGN WHITTNEY PARKINSON / PHOTOGRAPHY SARAH SHIELDS
By Wirth magnetic shelf $119 designstuff.com.au
Zakkia terrazzo dimple tray in snow (medium) $47 zakkia.com.au
Iittala ‘Kuru’ ceramic bowl in moss green $89 top3.com.au
IKEA ‘Lojter’ umbrella stand $20 ikea.com.au
Pottery Barn ‘Beachcomber’ round handled baskets (extra large) $179 potterybarn.com.au Willow & Wood ‘Hamptons’ bench seat $549 willowandwood.com.au
IKEA ‘Pudda’ basket $10 ikea.com.au
Mustard ‘The Midi’ locker in slate $429 and baskets in slate (set of 3) $59 mustardmade.com
Ombre Home weathered coastal rope doorstop $12 spotlightstores.com adore home
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CREATING ORGANISED, ENJOYABLE SPACES
M U D R O O M & H A L LW AY S TO R A G E & S H E LV I N G W I L LO W A N D W O O D. C O M . A U
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Four sets of homeowners take us through their recently renovated homes – from before to after, and all the hard work in between.
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An epic renovation took a dated ’60s brick home and turned it into an enviable Byron-meets-Palm-Springs-style abode.
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d a refresh, B E F O R E The front of the house neede “It was an plus the rotting staircase needed replacing. unappreciated renovator’s delight,” says Lucy.
A lot of hard work went into this home to get the feeling the Miller family–made up of Lucy, her husband Marcus, children Sunny (seven) and Frenchy (five), and Banjo the dog–wanted: one that was calming and serene. When the couple bought the house at auction (well, Lucy did as Marcus was on his Christmas work break up), it was in a very bad way. Lucy explains, “it was a 1960’s brick three-bedroom, two-bathroom, set to the front of a great northfacing block. It hadn’t been lived in for 15 years, and you couldn’t even walk up the front stairs as they were falling down. Plus, it had rotten window frames and a bad ’80s colonial timber kitchen refurb. It was in need of a lot of love, but we could tell it had so much potential, and we love the location right near the Barwon River.” The family took the option of a long settlement to get the planning stages of the renovation and extension underway, knowing exactly what they wanted to do for the extension. “We just needed someone to draw it up, so we went with a draftsperson instead of an architect,” says Lucy. “The engineering and waiting for approval is by far the 48
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most tedious waiting period of the whole project.” From purchasing the property through to planning and building, the process took just under two years, the build itself taking around 12 months. “It all of course took so much longer than we anticipated,” says Lucy. “The build started about 10 months after purchasing the house, with much excitement, and then 12 months to complete once everything began.” Achieving the look they wanted for their home meant incorporating into the design a lot of natural light, white and timber, VJ panelling, and keeping the original raked ceilings. “We also love terrazzo tiles, so they feature a lot too,” says Lucy. “Linen curtains give such a beautiful feel to a room, so we opted for those in the main bedroom and lounge. “It’s a little bit mid-century Palm Springs, and a little bit relaxed Byron Bay … a couple of our favourite vibes mixed together.” While Lucy admits the costs of the renovation and
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“It’s a little bit mid-century Palm Springs, and a little bit relaxed Byron Bay … a couple of our favourite vibes mixed together.”
F R O N T E X T E R I O R The exterior was painted in Taubmans ‘Aniseed’, which instantly transformed the old brick facade. A beautiful custom timber pivot door from Pickering Joinery and a simple black balustrade from Ore Designs completes the look.
B R E E Z E B L O C K H E A V E N “The breeze blocks were sourced locally from Better Bricks and Paving,” says Lucy. “We are obsessed with them and they were part of the design from day one. Our street is full of originals too, so they fitted in perfectly.”
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G R A N D P L A N S “Our plan was to almost double the house in size by adding a new main suite, a study and second lounge room to create an L-shaped configuration at the back,” says Lucy. “Because the block slopes up, we needed to create split levels. I love it and it works so well with the style of the house. We also added another bedroom to turn the house into a four-bedroom, three-bathroom family home. It’s a lovely size now and we still have a great sized backyard.”
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K I T C H E N “The pink kitchen was always a long shot and I never thought I’d have a husband who would agree to it,” laughs Lucy. “It’s such a beautiful shade of nude pink … not too strong. It’s called ‘China Blush’.”
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The bar stools were a Gumtree buy and Lucy replaced the seat pads with new ones covered in a Walter G fabric. Island benchtop made with Caesarstone ‘Fresh Concrete’; cake stand, Leif hand wash and hand balm from Aura Home.
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S U N K E N L O U N G E “Our sunken lounge just oozes calm and quiet time, especially with that beautiful tree out the window. One of our favourite mid-century design features is a sunken lounge. The sofa is an old one given new love with a custom linen slip cover from Inform Upholstery + Design. The best bit is you can wash it,� says Lucy. Rug from Zanui; buffet from OZ Design Furniture (which Lucy painted white); linen throw and cushion from Hale Mercantile Co; tobacco cushion from Aura Home.
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A R T A P P R E C I A T I O N “For my 40th birthday Marcus gave me a huge Jai Vasicek print, which I adore,” says Lucy. “The original plan was always to have a second TV in this room, but once the print was up we didn’t want to detract from it! It was the best decision; it’s like an original old sitting room now. The kids read and do puzzles in there, we play music, and if it’s not happy hour on the back deck, we’re in the front room soaking up the calm at the end of the day with a G&T.” Armchair from House of Rattan; cushions on armchair from Aura Home.
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M A I N B E D R O O M Lamps from Milk & Sugar; cushions from Hale Mercantile Co; throw from Aura Home; stool from Zanui; linen Euro pillowcases from Etsy; quilt cover from Ezi Buy; Easycraft panels used as a feature wall behind bedhead.
E N S U I T E Vanity custom made, terrazzo floor tiles from Walkers; marble wall tiles from Tile Mob; tapware from Caroma; towels from Hale Mercantile Co.
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B A T H R O O M “We opened the separate toilet up to combine it with the rest of the bathroom and then created a nib wall to divide up the shower and toilet, and hang the vanity from. It works really well,� says Lucy. Vanity custom made, wall tiles from Tile Cloud; tapware from Caroma; concrete basin from Nood Co; towel from Aura Home.
improving B E F O R E The bathroom layout needed renovation. and was in desperate need of a complete
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L A U N D R Y Lucy splurged on the pink sink, but saved by using leftover penny round tiles from their previous house. Tapware from Phoenix Tapware; tiles from Tile Cloud; ‘Schock’ pink sink from Abey; hand towel from Aura Home.
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TOWEL Aura Home ‘Paros’ bath towel in pink clay $49.95 aurahome.com.au / ART PRINT ‘Vase’ wall art (digital download) $9.90 etsy.com/shop/InnerPeaceGarden / PAPER SHADE Hay rice paper shade (60cm) $39.60 finnishdesignshop.com / DRESSER West Elm ‘Quinn’ lacquer six-drawer dresser in haze/antique brass $1,899 westelm.com.au / BAR STOOL The Family Love Tree bar stool in white $399 thefamilylovetree.com.au / BASIN Nood Co trough basin surface mount in pastel peach $1,020 noodco.com.au / WALL LIGHT Gypset Cargo ‘Palm Springs’ wall sconce $615 gypsetcargo.com / TILES Tile Cloud ‘Haddon’ white matt medium square tile $5 per sheet and ‘Redfern’ terrazzo look mixed $48m² tilecloud.com.au / CUSHIONS Aura Home luxury velvet cushion in mahogany $59.95 and vintage linen fringe rectangle cushion in tobacco $59.95 aurahome.com.au / POT Evergreen Collective ‘Finch’ pot in cypress (small) $40 lifeinteriors.com.au / ARMCHAIR ‘Bahama’ rattan armchair $349.99 adairs.com.au adore home
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to work on the windows. Fortunately, the couple owns a commercial window company. “We took out the existing sliding doors and replaced them with a set of bifolds, and the kitchen window was replaced with a wall-to-wall gas strut window.”
K I T C H E N “We started renovating the kitchen and dining room first as it was not functional for our family,” recalls Cath. Stools from Kmart; pendant lights from Beacon Lighting; pink Lightly vases (on benchtop) from Ivy Muse; Calacutta Borghini benchtop and splash back from RHF Stone; Big River timber flooring in ‘Frosted Oak’; Easycraft VJ panels painted black.
Stylist Cath O’Donnell and her husband Marty began their renovation journey four years ago. It’s been a long road for the couple, who have three children: Jacob (7), Grace (5) and Georgie (2). “We started renovating four weeks into moving in and are still going!” says Cath. “The house was very run-down and outdated. The layout didn’t work; it was obvious that rooms were tacked on and some spaces were afterthoughts,” she explains. For example, accessing the garage from the house involved walking through a bedroom – not ideal! They tackled the kitchen and dining room first. Dark, cramped and dated (think green walls, red tiled floors and timber cabinetry), the area was ripe for a complete overhaul. “We knew the key to making this space work was letting natural light in,” says Cath. So, they knocked down the wall between the kitchen and dining room and then set
Their finished kitchen, with its glossy white cabinetry and spherical timber pendants, is a space so light and serene it seems set to float away. The zone is grounded by the strong black lines of their new window frames and a bold wall of dark panelling around the fridge. Cath and Marty opted to gut the upstairs section of the home and rework the layout to include an extra bedroom, bathroom and living area. The main bedroom was transformed into an upstairs living room. “It was a large but dark space and had beautiful ocean views. We thought it was such a waste to only have views from our bedroom, so we knocked out all the walls,” says Cath. It’s now her favourite room in the house; with its stunning elevated outlook across the ocean, it catches the afternoon light and is the perfect spot to watch the sun go down. The old ensuite became the master bedroom, with the addition of a deck to capitalise on beach views. The family’s love of coastal life has informed the home’s styling. Its unfussy spaces are characterised by clean lines, pale timbers and white surfaces, with gentle strokes of blues, greys and pinks. >
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H I D D E N T V “We’ve never liked the idea of having a TV as the focal point in our living room, so it was important to us to cover this up,” says Cath. “My husband made sliding cavity doors covered in Porta timber half-round dowels to cleverly hide the TV. This quickly became one of my favourite features of our home.”
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L I V I N G R O O M Pink armchair from The Cullin Design; rug from Rugs Plus Superstore; white side table from Freedom; art by Jessie Rigby.
S H E L V I N G An assortment of ceramics sit inside the concealable shelves. Peta Armstrong ‘Keeper’ jar (second shelf from top); Leaf & Thread planter (third shelf from top); Ivy Muse petite planter (bottom row) all from Ivy Muse.
D I N I N G Chairs from SK Designer Living; art by Jessie Rigby.
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HOME TOUR D E C K “We added a deck to the outside of our main bedroom so we could enjoy the beach views,� says Cath.
M A I N B E D R O O M The large ensuite was converted into the main bedroom. Bedhead from The Cullin Design; bedside table from Adairs; pink linen from Linen House; pink vase on bedside table from Marmoset Found.
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The bathrooms were designed for family functionality but are simultaneously tranquil and luxurious, thanks to a double shower in the ensuite (“Space permitted so we went for it!”), a freestanding bath and full-length window in the downstairs bathroom, and floor-to-ceiling marble herringbone tiles behind the children’s bath. The tile selections in each bathroom add texture and depth, while black fixtures keep the look clean and contemporary. “It’s always daunting selecting your finishes,” Cath admits. She suggests using mood boards to maintain aesthetic continuity when redesigning interiors. And the secret to a successful reno? Planning and tenacity. “My advice to anyone who is about to start renovating is to be organised. Make sure that you budget and are willing to work hard and sacrifice your time,” she says. “It’s a tough but really rewarding experience; looking back on everything that you have achieved is so satisfying.”
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K I D S ’ B A T H R O O M “The kids’ bathroom had to have a bath in it, but I wanted it to still feel luxe, so adding a floor-to-ceiling wall of marble herringbone tiles definitely gave it that feel,” says Cath. Marble tiles from Southern Tiles, Moorabbin; tapware and vanity/basin from Bunnings.
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D O W N S T A I R S B A T H R O O M (PICTURED THIS PAGE AND TOP OF OPPOSITE PAGE) “The downstairs bathroom is our most recent renovated space,” says Cath. “We really wanted the room to have a relaxed, tranquil feel but still feel luxurious.” Bathtub and basin from Highgrove Bathrooms; tapware from Bunnings; floor and wall tiles from Elegance Tiles; vanity from RF Bathroom & Kitchen Products; ‘Hourglass’ plant pedestal and ‘Lumen’ pot on vanity from Ivy Muse.
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PENDANT LIGHT Beacon Lighting ‘Herman’ round pendant light (400mm) $219 beaconlighting.com.au / ART ‘Nebula Haze #50’ by Jessie Rigby limited edition print on canvas from $890 jessierigby.com / PEDESTAL STAND Ivy Muse ‘Hourglass’ plant pedestal in limited edition stone $260 ivymuse.com.au / ARMCHAIR The Cullin Design ‘The Loft’ lounge chair in linen $1,980 thecullindesign.com.au / THROW ‘Malmo’ linen mint throw $119.99 adairs.com.au / PLANTER Ivy Muse ‘Lumen’ planter $130 ivymuse.com.au BODY LOTION al.ive body Kaffir Lime & Green Tea hand and body lotion $42 alivebody.com.au / BAR STOOL Kmart bar stool in white $25 kmart.com.au / CUSHION The Stables ‘Greta’ cushion $89.95 thestables.com.au / SIDE TABLE Freedom ‘Jerome’ side table $99 freedom.com.au / VASE Marmoset Found ‘Cloud Bubble’ vase in icy pink (small) $29 marmosetfound.com.au / TOWELS Aura Home ‘Paros’ towels from $24.95 aurahome.com.au / RUG Milk & Sugar ‘Storm Weave’ rug in sand from $499 milkandsugar.com.au adore home
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towards B E F O R E The kitchen was not orientated ards were the ocean views. All the internals of the cupbo through. falling apart and the dishwasher was rusted
K I T C H E N Aimee’s favourite aspect of the home is the view from the kitchen island bench. “To be able to look up and see the ocean is always so beautiful and calming,” says Aimee. “And for some quiet time, you can’t beat the banquette seat to sit and read a good book, with the sunlight coming through the sheer curtains.” Engineered oak flooring from Tongue & Groove (laid by Precision Flooring); bar stools from Agostino & Brown; splashback tiles from Amber Tiles; mugs on shelf from HK Living.
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A jam-packed six-month renovation turned a dated home into a luxe oasis of calm. PHOTOGRAPHY THE PALM CO WORDS NICHOLA DAVIES
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out ideas before renovations began in June. June and July were packed with demolition tasks as well as reconfiguring rooms like the laundry to include a mud room. In the same period, all of the windows and doors were replaced with low-e glass for increased insulation.
L I V I N G Aimee describes her style as ‘barefoot luxury’. “It’s a warm, minimal Australian coastal palette with a Mediterranean influence,” says Aimee. Sofa from Pop and Scott; armchairs from Sarah Ellison; coffee and side tables from GlobeWest; rug from Rug Culture; artwork by Georgie Wilson from Greenhouse Interiors.
D I N I N G Table from Lounge Lovers; chairs from MCM House; ‘AIM’ pendant light from Euroluce; cushions on bench seat from Provincial Home Living and Adairs.
It’s hard to imagine this holiday home on the New South Wales south coast was once an “80s tiled beast”, but that’s exactly how owner and interior designer Aimee McKechnie describes its state when she and husband Blair bought it. “It was in desperate need of renovation with doors, windows, tapware and a fireplace that had all eroded from the salt air,” says Aimee, who’s the founder and creative director of Curated and Made Interiors. “The entire house was tiled and so cold, the only exception being the threadbare blue carpet in the bedrooms.” Regardless, Aimee and Blair saw the home as something they could transform into a special place to spend time with family and friends; away from the city and neverending to-do lists. Purchasing the property in March 2019 and with the selfimposed deadline of Christmas the same year, they wasted no time getting to work, spending most weekends at the house sleeping on mattresses on the floor and sketching
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Next up was demolishing and replacing the boundary fence as well as putting in plumbing and electrical services, which kept them busy through August. Once the walls were plastered up, the bathrooms, kitchen and laundry were tiled, the engineered oak flooring was installed, plumbing and electricals were fitted off, painting commenced and joinery was installed. Nearing their deadline, in November the downstairs deck area was built and the upstairs balcony was rebuilt (after discovering it was rotted out). In December they completed the pool and balcony balustrading and outside tiling, as well as having the bulk of the furniture delivered. Not one to miss a deadline, Aimee says the extensive renovations, bar the landscaping and “handyman” jobs such as hanging art and installing shelving, were completed a few days before Christmas. “In all of my projects I’m quite passionate about showcasing Australian artists and craftspeople, so a lot of the furniture and art was sourced locally,” says Aimee. “I combined these pieces with wall hangings and ceramics from Morocco as well as a selection of beautiful tiles throughout the house to add interest and warmth.” >
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BAT H RO O M Vanity by Zuster from Reece; mirrors from Warranbrooke; pendant lights from Nightworks Studio; towel from Kobn; travertine tiles on floor from Amber Tiles.
B E D R O O M Bedhead from Create Estate; bedside tables from HK Living; lamps from Cult Design; bedding/linen from The Sheet Society, Country Road and Adairs. a complete B E F O R E The master bedroom needed apart falling was obe wardr n built-i the plus h, refres and needed to be replaced.
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B E D R O O M W I T H A V I E W Aimee picked a relatively neutral colour palette in the home so as not to compete with the views outside. “To the east you have the ocean and to the west rolling green hills, so I felt like the house needed to be an oasis of calm, like a cocoon that you could sit in and watch the changing view,� says Aimee. Bedhead from The Family Love Tree; lamp from MRD Home; art from Vintage Art Emporium and framed by Frame 88; bedding/linen from Cultiver, Country Road and Adairs.
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Looking back on the project, Aimee says one of the biggest challenges was the timeframe: “Six months to re-build a large home when you live two hours’ drive away, both work and have two kids means we were pushed to our absolute limit”. But, her best advice to would-be renovators is to communicate with and be a step ahead of your tradespeople. “Don’t ever wait for your builder or tradesperson to come to you and say they need the spec for something,” Aimee says. “When you start the project and engage the trades you should have a really clear understanding of the items you’ll be specifying. “All our fixtures, fittings, tiles, flooring, lighting, etcetera were chosen way back in May and June to allow for lead times and delivery delays.” As well as being the McKechnie family’s go-to coastal getaway spot, The Shore is available to rent for holidaymakers who love a considered fit out.
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L A U N D R Y Tile (on splash back) from Amber Tiles; tap from Brodware; benchtop from Caesarstone Empira White.
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PENDANT LIGHT Nightworks Studio ‘Duomo’ (original) pendant light in aged brass $640 nightworksstudio.com / ART ‘Golden Sands’ print on canvas by Georgie Wilson (50x60cm) $495 greenhouseinteriors.com.au / CUSHION Belgian vintage washed linen cushion in forest (small) $79.99 adairs.com.au / MUGS HK Living ‘Bold & Basic’ speckled coffee mug $12.95 houseoforange.com.au / LAMP IKEA ‘Ranarp’ work lamp $59 ikea.com.au / TILE Tile Cloud ‘Coogee’ kit kat mosaic tile in antique white $12 per sheet tilecloud.com.au ARMCHAIR Sarah Ellison ‘Alva’ armchair in biscuit linen $1,595 lifeinteriors.com.au / TABLE Lounge Lovers ‘Bronte’ brushed dining table $1,299 loungelovers.com.au / BED HEAD The Family Love Tree ‘Claude’ bed head queen size $489 thefamilylovetree.com.au / POT Mr Kitly x Decor self-watering plant pot (300mm) $24 mrkitly.com.au / BEDSIDE TABLES HK Living ‘Webbing’ bedsides (set of 2) $1,295 houseoforange.com.au / RUG Rug Culture ‘Skandi 300’ rug in white (280x190cm) $799 rugculture.com.au adore home
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Melbourne-based Jenny Vizard shares how function, flair and heritage flavour converted her rental cottage into the purrfect abode for her and her beloved cat Dot.
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OLD-MEETS-NEW FAÇADES Behind the heritage front façade lies the newly renovated addition. “The circular window awning at the back adds an irregularity to the contemporary interpretation of the heritage place, creating a point of interest, but most importantly providing a porthole out to the world for the ‘Queen of the Castle’: the cat, Dot,” says architect Ton.
Jenny Vizard bought a single-storey Victorian heritage terrace home in North Fitzroy in the late 1980s to be used as a rental property. The twobedroom, one-bathroom cottage provided years of fond memories for the librarian, who’d painted, gardened and maintained it with her family over a 30-year span.
storage for her treasured books and other items, along with soft, filtered light and optimal task lighting in the kitchen. She adds, “I didn’t want a bath tub or spa; just a lovely walk-in shower. Nor did I want a kitchen bench with stools–having no desire to eat whilst perched on a stool–rather, a space for a dining room table and chairs.”
So when Jenny’s own home sold in 2017, the stars had long been aligned to transform her beloved investment into the purrfect abode for herself and her cherished cat Dot.
Jenny enlisted the help of Melbourne-based Atlas Architects, who would team with local Resicon Master Builders to revamp her cottage in two years.
“I wanted a home that was understated, welcoming and functional,” Jenny recalls. “The cottage could be adapted to provide me with what I needed–a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, and spare room for guests … and of course, room for Dot.” Indeed, her cat’s happiness was paramount when Jenny decided to renovate. After all, Dot spent the most time at home, an environment where Jenny felt she should feel secure and happy. This would include distinct areas for eating, toileting, play and relaxation. Beyond these ambitions, Jenny desired plentiful
First, they would contend with the home’s structural challenges: extensive wall cracking, internally and externally, laundry facilities in an outdoor shed, and the home’s long, narrow site with party walls on both sides, inhibiting natural light from coming in. Because of these issues, most of the house beyond the heritage-protected façade required demolition and rebuilding. “Atlas felt it was important to create a harmonious dialogue between the new build and existing fabrics,” Jenny explains. “They achieved the concept of ‘the frame’–using the new to frame the old, and > the old to inform the new.” adore home
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“The existing roof line informed the rear façade, the ceiling line, and the north awning. The window shapes would act as the different perspectives framing the outside context. The existing brickwork and hard plaster texture of the original cottage were exposed along the hallway. The new joinery, wall niches and light fittings over the kitchen bench provide a more literal interpretation of this concept, as they ‘frame’ my history– highlighting my ornaments and books.” Complemented by a subtle colour palette of light timber, white walls and clean black lines, the open shelving underscores Jenny’s story while doubling as a storage solution with the concealed cabinetry throughout. “Shelves, with appropriate reinforcement, were also fixed to the north wall of the house, acting as a ladder for Dot to access the round window–her porthole to the outside world,” adds Jenny. Also integrating the outdoors was the addition of skylights and large bi-fold doors, providing the quality lighting Jenny yearned for. Meanwhile, the unified laundry is kitty-centric, offering a separate sink for Dot’s dishes plus private eating and toileting spaces–cleverly accessible via cat flaps under Jenny’s desk. Flaps were also installed in the master bedroom and at the back of the house, allowing Dot entry into the two small yards. And with the stylish kitchen, dining area and walk-in shower worth showing off, Jenny is beside herself with love for her new home. “I pinch myself every day. Dot enjoys it too … she is happy, healthy and relaxed. A princess in her own domain.”
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“I wanted a home that was understated, welcoming and functional,” says Jenny.
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ART PRINT Rebecca Judd Loves x Adairs ‘Marble Arch Nude’ wall art $99.99 adairs.com.au / PENDANT LIGHT Beacon Lighting ‘Marcel’ 250mm pendant in smoke/black $189 beaconlighting.com.au / CHAIR ‘Ark’ natural dining chair $199 loungelovers.com.au / THROW ‘Newport’ grey marle chunky knit throw $199.99 adairs.com.au / POT ‘Slim Pickins’ pot in white (small) $50 thebalconygarden.com.au / VASE Marmoset Found ‘Balloon’ vase blue (small) $69 marmosetfound.com.au / SOFA ‘Draper’ velvet 3-seat sofa $1,899 loungelovers.com.au PILLOWCASE L&M Home ‘Mondo’ 100% French linen pillowcases (pair) in white $92 lmhome.com.au / CUSHION Amigos De Hoy ‘Pages’ square leather cushion in tan $157.95 zanui.com.au PLATES Denby Studio ‘Blue Coupe’ dinner plates 26cm (set of 4) $159.95 kitchenwarehouse.com.au / RUG IKEA ‘Hellested’ rug flatwoven (133 x 195 cm) $99 ikea.com.au / BEDSIDE TABLE Life Interiors ‘Norah’ bedside table in oak $399 lifeinteriors.com.au adore home
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Design By Them ‘Dial’ hose hanger $195 designbythem.com
Ivy Muse’s latest collection ‘Retreat’ focuses on organic forms and colours from the bush. This collection of Melbourne-made botanical wares including plant hangers, ceramics, plant stands and accessories, offers plant lovers new ways to PHOTOGRAPHY ANNETTE O’BRIEN / STYLING ALANA LANGAN
showcase their plants. Ivy Muse also commissioned Victorian potter Robert Gordon to produce an exclusive range of hand-made pots to complement the range, slip-cast from stoneware and terracotta. ivymuse.com.au
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Basil Bangs’ new ‘Jardin’ garden umbrella features a classic domed shape, luscious fringing and a generous 2.1m diameter. Available in black and raw, priced at $659. basilbangs.com.au
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The owners of this garden in Sydney’s beachside suburb of Coogee enlisted Stone Lotus Landscapes to upgrade their garden space.
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The owners of this garden in Sydney’s beachside suburb of Coogee enlisted Stone Lotus Landscapes to upgrade their garden space. “It was unkempt and uninviting, with outdated finishes,” recalls Jessica Cheng of Stone Lotus. “There was a turfed area and a few random plants haphazardly planted along the boundaries.” “Our clients were after a robust, fairly lowmaintenance space to entertain friends and family. As camping enthusiasts, a fire pit or fireplace was flagged as a necessary inclusion from the get-go.” The owners described the look they were after as ‘Australian Cottage’, which the Stone Lotus team interpreted as “a relaxed, multi-layered, free-flowing garden – without some of the maintenance required of a flowering or fruit-bearing cottage garden.” Rather than starting from scratch, they worked within the original layout (which included a paved entertaining area, a pathway and a shower) and took inspiration from the home’s style and its coastal location. The project took 12 weeks and cost around $60k. “The exterior facade of the home had been painted in a beautiful warm taupe colour called ‘Wet Cement’ from Porter’s Paints. This was combined with a somewhat unexpected dark-blue accent colour for trims and gutters, and the window frames and bifold doors are in white,” Jessica explains. “So, it was working against this backdrop that we specified materials and finishes to complement the home.” 94
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Grey ‘Garonne’ limestone pavers from Eco Outdoor were laid in a French pattern; hardwood was used for privacy screening and the shower façade; and crushed granite was added in the garden. A bespoke bench seat–undeniably the hero of the space – curves around the fire pit and appears to float among the plants. The rounded lines of these fixtures work alongside the feathery textures and mounded shapes of plantings to soften the garden’s geometric elements. Plants were selected to suit the sandy growing conditions. Some were chosen to screen off neighbouring properties, while others create a slightly overgrown feel that recalls traditional cottage garden plantings. The chosen foliage adds colour to complement the home’s exterior palette. “The soft grey-blues and greens are reminiscent of lavender often found in cottage gardens,” Jessica points out. Even the boundary fence, painted in Dulux ‘Monument’, tends to throw silvery-blue light when sunlit. Such carefully considered design appears effortless in the finished space, in which the interplay of texture, hue and shape creates an organic and calming ambience. All that’s left to do is light the fire and invite friends over – or lounge quietly in the sun with a good book.
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“The soft grey-blues and greens are reminiscent of lavender often found in cottage gardens.” - JESSICA CHENG
MISS MUFFET Pittosporum “Miss Muffet” is a small shrub with tightly compacted leaves. Likes half sun.
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This evergreen shrub only lives for 2-3 years–but grows easily from cuttings.
This succulent with thick, fleshy, smooth leaves is easy to care for and develops red tips in full sun.
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KEY PLANTS Olive Trees Blue Chalk Sticks Coastal Rosemary Lavender Cotton Miss Muffet Pewter Plant Jade Plant Silver Spoons Agave Dichondra
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