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Well hello there… and thank you for picking up our 2017 edition of Sydney Custom Homes.

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In my preamble for our Melbourne edition this year I mentioned how each city seems to have its own unique style and personality, which even flows through to the homes being built. To be honest, I did also say in the Melbourne edition that I have no bias, but having grown up in Sydney I can’t say that with confidence. I adore Sydney… why wouldn’t I? It’s the most beautiful city in the world – right? And surrounded by our stunning harbour and beaches, it’s only expected that the homes would also be quite outstanding.

In saying all that I have spent years looking at luxurious, multi-award winning homes from all over the world and if you were to base ‘Sydney’s style’ only on the homes that we are featuring in this edition of Sydney Custom Homes I don’t think there are any words to describe it other than SPECTACULAR… show-stopping, draw-dropping, unbelievably SPECTACULAR. I think that’s a fitting description of everything about my home-town. Let’s see what you think…

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CUSTOM BUILDER FEATURES

A project showcase from some of Sydney’s most prestigious custom home builders including multi-award winning homes.

SAMMUT DEVELOPMENTS

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GREMMO HOMES

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MINITER PROJECTS

MARDINI CONSTRUCTIONS

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LUXE LODGE: THE ULTIMATE WEEKENDER

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ALCHEMY COLLECTION A LUXURY ITALIAN EXPERIENCE

COLOUR 2017 We all know colours go in and out of fashion – for everything from interior décor to clothing and graphic design, but who decides what’s hot and what’s not? You’d be excused for thinking it’s the fashion elite, or interior design gurus of the world – the likes of Karl Lagerfeld and Kelly Hoppen – right?

Well think again…the colour tendsetter of the western world is in fact PANTONE®.

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If you’ve ever designed a logo, approved a brochure or had a business card printed, you’re probably familiar with the name PANTONE – a company which has built its reputation by developing colour matching formulas. Well it is in fact PANTONE ”Colour Forecasters” who research colour popularity and trends, based on that they predict what colours will be popular up to two years ahead. Designers and manufacturers of all kinds - fashion, interior, furniture and more tend to base their collections and new ranges on the PANTONE forecasts, which is why you see the same colours in all the stores.

So what are the colours for 2017? Many of the hues for next year echo the colors of nature, both muted and earthy and vivid and bright and, from Hazelnut, a pale earthy tone, to the vibrant Primrose Yellow, Pink Yarrow and Flame. There are several blue tones from the dusty Niagara, and rich Lapis Blue to the appropriately named Island Paradise which looks like the water of Bora Bora.

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PANTONE ® 19-4045 TC X Lapis Blue

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PANTO ® NE 14-4620 T Island P CX aradise

By keeping your walls a neutral colour and investing in major pieces of furniture in classic styles and neutral tones you can regularly update your décor and keep your home looking current with rugs, cushions and throws in the latest trending colours.

PANTONE 17-2034 TCX Pink Yarrow ®

PANTONE ® 17-1462 TC X Flame

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PANTONE’S 2017 COLOUR OF THE YEAR – GREENERY Executive Director of the Pantone Colour Institute, Leatrice Eiseman, was very philosophical about the choice saying ‘Greenery’ symbolises “the reassurance we yearn for amid a tumultuous social and political environment” and “the reconnection we seek with nature, one another and a larger purpose.”

So here’s to a green year!

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Neil Perry Kitchen by Omega is the culmination of 3 years hard work testing and designing to bring a new benchmark in strengh performance and beauty to domestic cooking equipament.

I couldn’t be prouder of this collaboration, and bringing the ability to cook like a chef into the home.

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Smeg Victoria Freestanding Cooker Conceived as an homage to Smeg’s 1956 world-first programmable freestanding cooker, the Elisabeth, Smeg’s Victoria freestanding cooker has an indisputable presence, becoming the centrepiece of every kitchen it furnishes. The Victoria’s nostalgic style has been fashioned with refreshingly contemporary styling so it is as equally suited to a country home as it is to a New York-style warehouse.

Smeg’s Victoria Built-in Collection The romantic styling of Smeg’s Victoria Built-in Collection belies the technology which lies within. The Collection features Smeg’s signature Thermoseal cooking technology for superior cooking, pyrolytic cleaning systems, SmartSense Auto menus, Soft Close doors, Ever Clean enamel, tangential cooling and Cool Door technology – all engineered for better cooking, cleaning and safety in the home.

The Collection includes Compact Combi-Steam and Compact Speed ovens with matching warming drawers, perfectly complementary products offering greater functionality and versatility.

The Victoria Collection represents new and original style which has been readily taken up by designers around the country. It’s available to view at Domayne Alexandria now.

YOUR KITCHENS BEST KEPT SECRET! Clever storage by Häfele

IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE THAT COUNTS! The true secret behind a show-stopping kitchen is making the best available use of space.

Kesseböhmer Clever Storage Solutions from Häfele offer a complete range of brilliantly organised kitchen storage that will be the envy of anyone yet to discover this outstanding functionality.

Let yourself be seduced by some of the world’s most innovative solutions. Perfectly engineered for today’s modern kitchen, this is the secret to perfect storage – simple, stylish and effective. From the elegant pull-out pantry units, to the luxurious corner cabinet solutions, no space is wasted. Everything in its place. Everything perfect on the inside, where it counts.

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INDUCTION COOKTOP WITH INTEGRATED DOWNDRAFT

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Adaptable Luxury Built on five acres, this resort-style home in Dural by Gremmo Homes exemplifies the Australian lifestyle incorporating extensive external living areas into a stunning contemporary design.

From the street the home has a striking presence with an inspired mix of organic materials including feature free formed stone walling and hardwood timber cladding that contrast against the smooth white of the rendered walls and soften the geometrical angles.

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The immediate feeling within this beautiful home is a dramatic sense of space created by soaring ceilings that have been made possible due to a second level void. Stunning double storey feature windows fill the home with an abundance of natural light whilst connecting the interior to the luxurious outdoor entertaining area and creating an internal feature of the a built in spa and pool that wraps the edges of the rear walls.

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Utilising the natural contours of the site, the home has been built with a step down from the warm and inviting lounge to the open plan kitchen and dining area where the beautiful Spotted Gum timber flooring transitions to a stone tile. A geometric tile splash back and exposed brick feature wall combine to create an atmosphere of urban cool in the kitchen, whilst state of the art European appliances and a hidden scullery are consistent with the appointments you’d expect of a home of this calibre.

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With the flexibility to adapt to changing lifestyle needs, the home includes a downstairs guest suite which could also be used as a home office or for inter-generational family living.

Upstairs, the master suite is separated from two additional bedrooms by a central living area and offers a level of luxuriousness consistent with that of a 5 star hotel. Detailed joinery and subtle lighting in the master bedroom enhances the feel of elegance and style whilst the spacious en-suite features large format, marble look tiles and a free-standing bath.

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Taking full advantage of the Sydney climate as much thought has been put into the outdoor entertaining spaces as the interior of this home.

An outdoor fireplace set in a feature stone wall creates an intimate space for a night cap on cooler nights whilst the beautifully landscaped gardens and fully equipped outdoor kitchen, completed with Teppanyaki BBQ ensures you’ll

have plenty of space for entertaining around the pool and no shortage of willing guests This beautiful home is located at:

106 Edgewater Drive, Bella Vista Waters. Open for inspection Friday to Monday, 10am to 4pm.

106 EDGEWATER DRIVE BELLA VISTA WATERS T 02 9629 9509 www.gremmohomes.com.au

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HAND-BLOWN GLASS LIGHTING

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NAUTILUS You’d expect the winner of the Housing Industry Association’s most prestigious annual award, to be outstanding in some way, after all the home is up against luxury homes by some of the country’s most awarded builders, this home however by Sydney’s Sammut Developments, winner of the HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year 2016 is outstanding in every way.

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Occupying four lots on the foreshore of Burraneer Bay with 3,950m of roofed area set over six levels, just the sheer scale of this home is quite extraordinary. Add to that the extensive list of exceptional amenities that include 7 bedrooms, 2 separate guest pavilions, 20 bathrooms, 6 kitchens, a commercial grade bar and bowling alley, a gymnasium, a cellar, an underground tunnel and music room all built on a sloping block to exacting and luxurious specifications and you start to get a very clear picture of how truly deserving this home is of it title.

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Named after the winding feature staircase at the entry of the home constructed with millimeter precision to resemble a Nautilus shell, this home was destined to be a winner from the outset. With grand ideas for a resort style home, the owner approached Sammut Developments proclaiming he’d like to build ‘Australia’s best home’, there commenced a close collaboration between owner and builder that extended over several years to see his dreams realised in this spectacular residence.

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In order to minimise the profile of the home the six tiered structure has been built into the sloping site. In fact almost half of the home sits below actual ground level. This required a total of 6500 cubic meters to be excavated (equivalent to 3 ½ Olympic size swimming pools), part of which was also for the 8m deep 15m long tunnel that allows the beach to be accessed without the need to descend even one stair.

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The shell of the home has been constructed with concrete; over 2300 cubic meters in total were used, reinforced by 300 tonnes of steel. A home of this magnitude might seem ostentatious however the owner’s vision was for a resort style residence that could be shared and enjoyed with family and friends, where guests were welcome to stay, and feel at home and in fact contained within the enormous structure are four separate living quarters.

Each of the six levels leads to a terrace which at the lowest is via a 13m glass door that totally opens the home up to the outside and the beautifully landscaped gardens. Incredible feats of engineering can be seen in many of the concrete awnings that cantilever out over the terraces, some up to five meters wide and also fitted with pergola systems and skylights.

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Extensive glazing floods the home with natural light however despite this and the expansiveness of the home it has a very warm and inviting ambience, something that was commented on by HIA judges. This can be credited to both a well thought out floor plan and an abundance of quality natural materials such as luxurious timbers and stone that create an earthiness and warmth. Recycled materials sourced by the owner himself have also been used in various areas of the property including reclaimed bricks used on the walls of both the bowling alley and tunnel adding a rustic quality to both.

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Without doubt the home is fully equipped for entertaining with two bars a wine tasting room and Teppanyaki kitchen plus parking for twenty cars.

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This extraordinary home has so many outstanding features that they’re impossible to outline, however many are said to be firsts for a residential property within Australia such as the three lifts, and 4.2m high Swiss made doors that disappear into the wall cavities.

It’s not the size or the unprecedented inclusions however that saw this home recognised with one of the building industry’s highest accolades it was…“the level of detail and mirror-perfect finish, delivered spot-on every time over the vast amount of rooms…” that most impressed the judges.

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A total of 750 tradespeople worked on Nautilus over the duration of the project with over 100 individual tradespeople on site at one time on many occasions, requiring expert coordination by the Sammut team.

Sammut carried out all the landscaping work which included the restoration of the heritage listed boat shed and the demolition of a harbor pool to create the beach.

Over 6000 plants were installed, in the stunning terraced gardens many of which were mature trees, including a 3.5-tonne magnolia tree that was craned in.

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The success of the project is credited as a collaborative effort between the owner who had a passion to see this incredible home come to life, the architect who helped make it work and the builder.

Considering the enormity of the scope of work, the delivery of a home of this size and of this caliber in just three years is nothing short of remarkable a true testament to the skill and experience of this award winning team.

30/65-75 CAPTAIN COOK DR CARINGBAH NSW 2229 P 02 9542 7366 F 02 9542 7669 enquiry@sammutdevelopments.com.au www.sammutdevelopments.com.au

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LIGHTING WOW! This is what you’re most likely to utter when viewing one of Sharon Marston’s lighting installations for the first time. Not because of the size although some of her installations are nearly room size, and not because of the intricacy of detail that goes into each of the installations with some containing several thousand pieces woven together, but purely because of the ethereal quality of her work that gives it a look that is quite ‘out of this world’.

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It’s easy to see how Marston’s background in jewellery design may have influenced her work, with each installation sparkling with gem-like qualities, however it was while photographing costume designs during her work in the theatre and noticing how light interacted with woven nylon that her interest in lighting design was first sparked.

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Since 1997 Marston has experimented with a diverse range of materials fusing fine bone china, hand-blown glass, and woven polymers with fibre optic filaments in unique ways that create the ethereal qualities that are present in all her work irrespective of shape and size.

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The breathtaking pieces have certainly captured people’s attention and the company’s impressive client list includes luxury private residences all of the world and a number of prestigious commercial installations including Harrods, King of Saudi Arabia’s Royal Lobbies, Trump Soho Tower in New York, Michelin star restaurants in London and a recent mammouth sized sculptural installation at the Marina Bay Sands casino in Singapore

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Each Sharon Marston light is designed and engineered specifically for the space, ensuring that every piece is completely unique and optimal for its surroundings.

The company now has a team of technicians and engineers who work directly with clients as well as architects and interior designers, to produce these stunning intricate works of art. A standard size installation takes around three months to build at an investment of GBP10,000 plus with some larger installations taking up to 7 months to create and costing several hundred thousand pounds.

For more on Sharon Marston, see

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Measuring 20m in length 10m in width and 15m in height, this stunning installation at Marina Bay Sands Casino in Singapore incorporates 48,000 hand-crafted flora inspired shapes that tumble down the atrium and encircle the two escalators at the entrance and took over 7 months to complete.

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MD+A Architects have been working with homeowners for over a decade to produce a substantial portfolio of spectacular homes and satisfied clients.

There are many talented architects who can claim the same, however the MD+A difference is a unique integrated design and construction project delivery system that produces this result in less time, with less hassle and for less cost for both the design and completion of your new home.

We do this entirely through the intelligence and efficiency of the revolutionary process we have created.

HOW WE WORK The first thing we do is establish a detailed and comprehensive brief. We then fully design a concept set of drawings which includes all plans, elevations, sections, perspectives and even a fly around video so you can fully appreciate our vision for your new home.

From here you are able to make any changes and modifications you like to finalise the design and enable us to prepare a full cost estimate for the project.

At this point we will offer you our comprehensive range of services right through to construction completion. Each option is fully itemised so that you may pick and choose exactly which services you need.

Our construction delivery system has been custom designed and refined over many years to deliver you control and flexibility and provide substantial cost savings. You will have a very clear picture of the total build price based on actual quotes before you sign any contract. During the project you can make design alterations which may or may not effect the budget without hassle or penalty.

The MD+A method is far superior to a conventional lump sum fixed price quote method. Our system has the owner and builder working together harmoniously with clear expectations which provides a win, win situation.

MD+A offers all the respective benefits you receive working separately with an architect and a builder, but in one simple process.

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Aspect is a multi-disciplinary practice that has been in the forefront of the design industry for over 35 years and in construction for 3 generations. With our exceptionally high standard, our work we have continually been a benchmark for others winning a plethora of major awards and commendations for innovative design, quality workmanship, interiors and landscaping.

Aspect’s philosophy is to combine our innovative lifestyle concepts and continual personal interaction with each client in order to create the most appropriate design to reflect the client’s self-expression in both traditional or contemporary homes.

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Eco-Friendly Australian Colonial Nestled amidst the vineyards of the Hunter Valley and surrounded by mountains, this sprawling country estate is an outstanding example of what can be achieved by blending traditional designs with today’s technology and resources.

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Project managed and built by Sydney’s Miniter Homes, the Australian Colonial style home sits graciously in its rural surroundings, appearing as though it has occupied the same space for many decades. Rustic colonial style details abound at every turn, from the landscaping to rustic lighting and stained glass windows the attention to detail and commitment to authenticity is clearly apparent.

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A grand driveway leads to the impressive entry of the expansive home which is surrounded by wrap around verandahs and beautifully manicured gardens. The home has been finished with several eco-friendly initiatives and recycled materials such as an abundance of beautiful reclaimed red ironbark flooring sourced from two old bridges. For energy efficiency the home also features fully insulated walls, ceilings and floors to shield the home from the major temperature variations of the Hunter Valley.

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Solar hot water units that are LPG boosted when required, and a recycled grey water system for use on the gardens and lawns add to the solar passive design. The generously sized architectural verandahs finished with timber lining, not only allow ample room for entertaining whilst looking out over the stunning rural vista but also serve to protect the house from the summer sun.

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Designed to allow guests to enjoy the property in privacy the master suite is separate from the guests suite and main living areas.

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Incorporating a total of 1,560sqm under the roof over a single level, this 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom luxurious country home has rooms of grand proportions including a 120sqm open plan living area with a fireplace and stunning leadlight feature in the ceiling.

The reclaimed red ironbark flooring flows throughout the home adding an organic warmth whilst traditional features such as curved ceilings in the hall and extensive internal joinery add to the colonial character and showcase the exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail that has gone into this outstanding home.

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With a focus on eco-friendly design and country homes Sydney based Miniter Homes specialises in the design and construction of luxury custom homes in Sydney and in rural NSW. Drawing upon his 32 years’ experience in the residential building industry, owner David Miniter serves as the main contact for clients, from start to finish, overseeing projects on a daily basis to uphold the

quality craftsmanship that has built Miniter’s reputation.

From custom and luxury homes in the heart of Sydney, to country homes in the Hunter Valley and Southern Highlands, Miniter Homes focuses on the use of high quality eco products and on delivering exceptional, personalised customer service.

PO BOX 560 CROWS NEST NSW 1585 T 0414 998 727 info@miniter.com.au www.miniter.com.au

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Modern Eclecticism A stunning heritage home in Sydney’s East is transformed into a luxe, modern haven by interior designer Brendan Wong.

As you approach this grand, 150-year-old heritage house in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, you would be forgiven for expecting a complete Victorian Era cliché. What awaits inside is anything but - a stunning renovation delivered by interior designer Brendan Wong. This is a lesson in heritage sensitivity meets clever contemporary luxury.

The bold colour hits you first – not in a garish way, but due to the seamless, powerful use of it. The house is full of rich, regal tones that evoke the grandeur of the building in a modern way. Think deep emeralds and mustard yellows, hues that sing as they play off cool bronze accents, all from a luxe, neutral base.

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Adding to the high impact interior is Brendan’s expert curation of statement furniture and décor – many of which are custom made. A gem-like console in the entry foyer, hand-cut and faceted mirrors, or the geometric chandeliers that protrude from ornate ceiling roses. The house is punctuated by these visual highs, while their treatment and placement make them seem natural and effortless.

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Undeniably this home ushers in modern eclecticism. Not the quirky, mixed style we once knew, but an altogether more sophisticated and contemporary interior attitude. Depth of detail reigns supreme; from contrasting textures like a clear lucite desk amongst plush, velvety chairs, or the similar, but not matched, patterns of soft furnishings in the bedroom. There are always new harmonies to be discovered.

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This is the Brendan Wong signature: unexpected interiors that continue to delight, no matter how long you spend inside. The home officially has a new life. Pulled together by an incredibly skilled hand, it is now full of nuanced spaces that give a fresh take on luxury, intended to both wow and welcome you. www.brendanwong.com

See more luxury interior design projects from leading interior designers at: www.customhomesmag.com

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TRANSFORMATION Creating a functional modern home, whilst maintaining the home’s classic characteristics is not an easy achievement. The renovation of this Wahroonga home by leading North Shore building and design team, Love Life Projects has been expertly executed and is a shining example of how to get the balance ‘just right’.

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Situated on one of the area’s most prestigious streets, on a huge 1851m2 block, a key objective in the transformation of ‘Carrington Lodge’ was to stay true to the original French pavilion/boutique style of the home, whilst improving the floor plan and adding extra living space.

Whilst the changes to the façade may not have been significant, inside is a totally different story. The home has been opened up

substantially to create a modern space, perfect for family living.

At the centre of the home is an expansive openplan, kitchen, living and dining area with high ceilings and feature timber flooring that flows through the entire area. With a new island bench, the stunning chef’s kitchen includes an amazing amount of storage, corian stone bench-tops, and new state of the art, European appliances.

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The home is flooded with light, thanks to extensive skylights and walls of stacking French doors and arched windows - a design characteristic that has been maintained throughout the home including the bay windows in the master bedroom and formal lounge at the front of the home.

The stackable doors open on two sides to a large, covered alfresco area, creating a seamlessness between the interior and exterior living areas. An entertainers dream, the alfresco includes a built-in gas fireplace and barbeque, and a wall mounted television. Stunning sandstone paving covers the entire space and the surrounds of the sparkling 11 metre swimming pool.

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The main home has a total of five generously proportioned bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms all of which were updated. At the front of the home the cobblestone driveway leads to a new ‘barn-style’ garage that accommodates three cars, extensive storage, AND a completely self-contained flat!

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With their full service approach, Love Life Projects also designed the landscaping of the property which consists of traditional, manicured gardens consistent with the European style of the home. The front of the property was also opened up to enhance the home’s street appeal. Overall the project is an outstanding example of blending old with new.

Focused predominantly in Sydney’s North Shore, Love Life Projects are a boutique building company specialising in new luxury homes and complete home transformations and provide a ‘design to completion’ service.

In order to ensure that each and every project is completed to the highest of standards with exceptional attention to detail, Love Life Projects only undertake a handful of projects each year.

LOVE LIFE PROJECTS Contact George Saba T 0421 758 888 E info@lovelifeprojects.com.au

BOHEMIAN Bliss

With its secluded ocean front location, a world-class restaurant and an intimate seven suite capacity, it’s no wonder Rae’s on Wategos is a favourite tropical getaway for the rich and famous.

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Tucked away in the Australia’s east coast resort town of Byron Bay, Rae’s has previously been voted one of the world’s Top 25 Hotels by luxury travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler, and has an impressive guest list of celebrities which includes Pink, Lenny Kravitz, Richard Branson, Kate Winslet, Richard Branson and Tom Cruise - and you only need to take a look at what’s on offer to understand why.

Overlooking the pristine waters of Wategos Beach which occupies the eastern most point of Australia (the first location in Australia to witness the sunrise), Rae’s is an iconic structure in this laid back resort town.

With a reputation built by luxury spa expert and 'Celebrity Facialist' Marionne De Candia, whose client lists includes Elle Macpherson and Kate Hudson - the Spa at Rae's is a reason to visit in itself.

From the reclaimed maple timber Vichy shower to couples steam room with mother of pearl detailing, the spa rooms provide beautiful surroundings to unwind whilst enjoying some of the world-class treatments that have seen clients travel from far and wide to enjoy.

Offering more than just luxurious accommodation in private tropical surroundings, this unique retreat also includes a world class spa managed by renowned ‘Celebrity Facialist’ Marionne De Candia who tailors treatments to your own individual needs, incorporating her own range of cosmeceutical products combined with Reiki to deliver the ultimate in body and mind rejuvenation.

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Built in the 70’s the crisp white Mediterranean style exterior features rounded archways, wide balconies and quaint shutters surrounded by lush tropical gardens that are said to have been designed by Salvador Dali.

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Styled in an eclectic combination of opulent fixtures and furnishings that include hand painted tiles, Italian marble and internationally sourced antiques, each of the suites have their own unique Bohemian style character which have been tied together with the work of iconic Australian artist David Bromley who resided in Byron for many years.

There is also the restaurant, with recent comments on sites like Trip Advisor touting Rae’s as the “Best Restaurant in Northern NSW”, “Amazing” and “Fabulous from Start to Finish.” Offering stunning views along with fresh local seafood, an impressive wine list and mouth-watering degustation menus, Rae’s has become the go to place not just for guests but for locals seeking exceptional food and service for long business lunches to romantic intimate dinners.

The pristine beachside location and lush tropical gardens offers the perfect location for weddings and private events and Rae’s can be exclusively hired with a minimum 2 night stay.

Find out more about this beautiful property at: www.raes.com.au

Offering stunning views along with fresh local seafood, an impressive wine list and mouth-watering degustation menus, Rae's has become the go to place not just for guests but for locals seeking exceptional food and service for long business lunches to romantic intimate dinners.

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RUGART Art Hide is the brain child of two Australian sisters Kura Perkins and Bree Hay-Hendry.

Kura’s travels in South America inspired the Art Hide vision and Bree’s background in textile and fashion design brought the business to life creating these beautiful rugs (and other products) from A Grade ethically sourced hides.

The various collections use a range of treatments to create their unique look including printing, lasering and cutting and stitching together contrasting colours.

Rugs can be ordered online at www.arthide.co with free shipping for orders over $1000 and if you’re having trouble selecting you can even order a swatch or a render of how the rug will look in your space.

Pictured above and right: Isola Hide is printed in metallic with a choice of both base colours and gold, silver or copper metallic. From $995

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why choose an ordinary rug when you can have art on your floor

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The beautiful Trilogia rug in Emerald is lasered to create it’s unique appearance. From $1250

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Above: Nueva Raya Rug pictured in peach is created from joined pieces of hide in various colours. From $1495. Below: Faceta Rug’s contemporary style has again been created from angled pieces of various coloured hide, joined together. From $1495

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To view the largest range of designer radiator panels visit one of our showroom locations or our website.

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When thinking multiroom heating solutions for the

home a gas fire is not usually the first appliance to come to mind. However Escea’s DX Series gives

multiple ideas for multiroom heating

you plenty of reasons to change your thinking.

The DX Series combines ultra-wide sophistication with powerful heat, efficiency and Escea’s

exclusive heat control system. Capturing up to

90% of the available heat and returning it back to every corner of the room via Escea’s Multiroom

Technology, this is an environmentally conscious home heating choice.

The DX Series is available in both single and

double sided versions. And with all the innovative technology going on behind the scenes, Escea’s

DX Series gives designers the freedom to be more creative than ever before. It’s little wonder the DX graces some of the finest homes in Australasia.

See the range at: www.escea.com/au/dx-series

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1. An Escea double-sided DX1500 enclosed in a floating concrete centrepiece makes a stunning statement in this Melbourne home designed by Richard Ekberg. 2. A 100 year old renovated villa is given a modern update with a single sided Escea DX1000, proving a minimalist fire can work with any interior style. 3. Escea’s zero-clearance technology and flexible flue system gives designers the freedom to be creative. Here an Escea DX1500 works in seamlessly with a schist rock wall and rotating TV. 4. A simple and monochromatic colour scheme is warmed up with dark oak floorboards, gold accessories, textured and patterned fabrics and an Escea DX1500 gas fireplace. 5. Designed by Paul Meschiati & Associates, this Dalkeith home contrasts the cool sophistication of marble with the warmth of wood and a double-sided DX1500 by Escea.

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Metallic colours, velvets, crystals and fur effects combine in layers of rich textures that will transform ordinary walls into works of art.

Inspired by the iconic prints and patterns of Roberto Cavalli’s most significant fashion collections, Roberto Cavalli wallpapers are available in continuous prints or separate panels that can be combined with stunning effects.

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Rich with intricate detailing which is synonymous with the DNA of the brand, these stunning heavy weight Italian wall coverings will add a wow factor to any room in true Cavalli style.

Each individual design incorporates Cavalli’s signature and the extensive range extends from animals prints with fur effects to pop art style murals in vibrant colours. Embellished with metallic paints, velvets, crystals and more there is something in this stunning range to inspire everyone.

My world of shapes, landscapes, flowers and rock formations has captured my curiosity and has been turned into wallpaper thus allowing me to emphasize my taste for interior sophistication.

I have transformed my surroundings of colours, emotions and feelings... in complete harmony with my idea of lifestyle.... — ROBERTO CAVALLI

Available from Roberto Cavalli Home Boutique 2, 409 George Street Waterloo NSW Australia 2017 Phone: +61 (2) 9690 6522

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Planning For The Future: How to Look After A Bottle Of Wine For A Celebration 30 Years From Now Buying a bottle of fine wine for drinking far into the future is easier said than done. However with planning, and a decent wine cellar, it can be achieved with a minimum of fuss.

In your lifetime, how far have you realistically planned into the future? Discounting dull commitments such as mortgages, the reality is that many of us live day-to-day, week-toweek, and month-to-month, without any real consideration for what the coming years may hold - that’s all part of the surprise.

However, wine aficionados may see things a little differently. When they purchase a rare, valuable bottle of wine, there is little to no chance that they’ll be opening it to accompany that evening’s fish and chips. More likely, it will

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take pride of place in a fine wine cellar, left to age in meticulously-controlled conditions for years - perhaps even decades.

Almost for as long as wine has been made and consumed by humans (a 9,000 year old a rice and honey effort from Ancient China is the earliest known example, according to Scientific American) we’ve been keeping that certain bottle on the rack for only the most special of occasions.

With this in mind, have you ever considered purchasing a vino that you won’t drink until far

into the future? It’s not simply a case of picking a bottle of the shelf, putting it into wine storage and hoping for the best in three decades’ time the process of caring for an aged wine is a little more complicated than that. Here’s how you can pick a wine that will serve you will in the future!

Choose a wine designed to age Not just any wine will improve with age.

According to an article written by Pete Spande for Business Insider Australia, the vast majority of wines that we buy should be consumed within a comparatively short five years, with

many deteriorating just 18 months after bottling. The truth is, only a select few wines can age well past the 20 year mark.

Even the most reputable of wine years can have a bad run of weather, ruining the terroir and markedly decreasing life expectancy. Therefore, it can pay to do your homework with regards to how your chosen year ranks, and there are numerous online sources to help you. Additionally, it’s also worth bearing in mind that if you had your heart set on a beautiful red Burgundy, but conditions weren’t especially great that year, you can always look around for a similar vino in a different area that enjoyed a stellar growing period.

Only a select few wines can age well past the 20 year mark.

There are also a great raft of wines made with ageing in mind, and these tend to be reds wrought from the classic wine regions of Europe - Bordeaux, Burgundy, Piedmont and Rioja.

Clarets from California’s Napa Valley are also a viable option.

Part with the cash and buy the bottle The very best wines aren’t even up for sale for a fair few years after they are harvested. This can actually work in your favour, as you’ll be able to do a little research to ensure that you get exactly the bottle that you’re after. The longer the time span between the vintage year of the wine and its actual release date, the more expensive they tend to be. This is because you’re paying for both the wine itself, and the five or six years that it has been in storage.

How to buy your bottle

Store it properly

Don’t just go to your local supermarket and pick a bottle off the shelf - the chances are that it won’t be age worthy. For a wine with quality practically guaranteed, most connoisseurs will either head to a specialist auction or make their way to the winery itself.

The very best wines aren’t sold until years after their harvest.

You’ve invested a lot of time, effort and money into choosing that perfect bottle of wine, so it would make little sense to store it improperly.

Wine aficionados will know that light and heat can destroy a spectacular wine in mere hours, so keeping it in the correct conditions is vital if you want your wine to taste heavenly in 30 years’ time.

In this modern world of instant communication, there are several wine auctions that take place online. These auctions can be a veritable treasure trove of rare wines, and if the auction goes your way, you may even pay less than you were initially prepared to. It can also help to research which wines will be up for grabs - this will leave you better prepared and help you focus on the bottle that you really want.

You’ve invested a lot of time, effort and money into choosing that perfect bottle of wine, so it would make little sense to store it improperly.

By going directly to the winery, though, you may well be able to pick up a bottle that cannot be found anywhere else on Earth.

Additionally, you can guarantee that the wine you pick up will have been kept in absolute optimal conditions - something that cannot always be said for those sold at auction. It only takes a few hours of direct sunlight or warm temperatures to ruin a bottle forever, so when you buy at the winery itself, you do so with the greatest peace of mind.

There are many storage solutions out there, but the key is to placing your valuable bottles in a climate-controlled wine cellar or cabinet, such as one from the wide range of Vintec and Transtherm wine cabinets.

With wine cellaring cabinets from small 30 bottles units, to 4000 bottle Walk-In Cellars, and an extensive array of styles and features, Vintec and Transtherm wine cabinets have a wine storage solution to suit every need.

All fully climate-controlled, they recreate the perfect storage conditions found in the best natural underground cellars to protect your wines, i.e: l by eliminating important temperature variations which denature your wines. l by maintaining humidity levels above 50%, so corks don’t dry and crack. l by keeping UV light away from your wine, with specially treated tinted glass doors Vintec and Transtherm are recommended by the most respected wine critics and are chosen by the leading sommeliers and restaurants across Asia Pacific.

See more at www.vintec.com.au

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Landmark Home in Yowie Bay If a home was judged on uniqueness alone this spectacular home in Sydney’s Yowie Bay would be a stand out winner, but it’s the incredible skill and workmanship that has gone into the construction of this home by builders ACG Building Pty Ltd that saw it recently awarded the 2016 HIA CSR NSW Home of the Year.

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Judges comments were … “the waterfront property leaves nothing to the imagination” and from the moment you enter through the custom made two meter wide entry door below a stunning porte cochere of two perfectly parallel panels that angled upwards - reaching for the sky, it’s clearly evident that this home is very special.

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The owner’s dream was to build something that would make people smile and be inspired at every turn and this has certainly been achieved. As expected of a home of this calibre it has been completed with state of the art appliances and a central Cbus system but aside from this nothing in this home is ordinary.

With furnishings by Sally Taylor Design and interiors designed by Michael McCann of Dreamtime Australia Design every aspect of this home is bespoke – even the angles of the walls.

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“There is not a square wall in the house – everything is off the radius” Director Peter Phokos said of the build, and looking around the time and skill that has gone into achieving the stunning end result is very apparent.

With extensive use of timber and stone the home has an abundance of high quality finishes from the timber floor right up to the ceiling that has been treated with both stucco and timber panelling installed with expert precision by Optima Joinery.

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Using a mix of high quality materials and detailed finishes, superior craftsmanship was absolutely essential to enable each unique feature to combine together and create the luxurious end result. With precision paramount, two stonemasons worked full time on the extensive stone work throughout the home cutting each stone individually both to size and to varied widths.

Working with a steep, sloping site and a unique fan shaped design that enabled the home to take full advantage of the water views, the complexity of the build was not restricted to the internal finishes. Incredible accuracy was required when pegging the site to ensure the home would piece together perfectly.

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Even the beautiful infinity edge pool posed difficulties being positioned above a council sewer liner requiring exceptional care throughout construction. With the complexity of the build and with so many superior finishes throughout you may be surprised to hear what Peter Phokos is most proud of. “…the angled roof on the front of the building, the grooves of the roof blades line up with the inside of the house so that if you put a laser line through that, they would be dead straight, that gives me the most pleasure.” A humble response from the builder whose team has created this incredible landmark home despite the many obstacles and with the attention to detail seen throughout, clearly deserving winners of this prestigious award.

2B ADA AVENUE BROOKVALE NSW 2100 T 02 9949 2777 acg@acgbuilding.com.au www.acgbuilding.com.au

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LUXE LODGE A multi-award winning project that reaches new heights in luxury.

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Start with the setting, perched on a mountain top, surrounded by 200 acres with far-reaching views of the Glasshouse Mountains, Moreton Bay and Brisbane. Next, add a discerning client who desires a home that not only represents the highlights of their own travel experiences, but that provides a feeling of wellbeing that surpasses their stays in some of the world’s most glamorous hotels. The result? Luxe Lodge.

Almost every element of this high-end luxury hotel-esque ‘weekend retreat’, (yes this is just the owners weekender), was custom designed

by Mark Gacesa of Ultrapsace who worked on the client’s main residence located in Brisbane.

And with an area of around 900sqm this home boasts so many unique features they’re difficult to mention.

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The project has been awarded over 30 design awards, including the HIA Australian Kitchen of the Year which at first glance, could be mistaken for a luxurious front desk of a boutique hotel. It masterfully blends into its surroundings thanks to clever concealment of appliances and prep areas which quickly transform into a gourmet kitchen when required. To the side there’s a bar with window that fully rotates up, providing access to the bar area from the sprawling balconies, outside.

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The Master Suite incorporates too many architectural design features to mention, but highlights include a movable wall which, when closed, provides the ultimate in privacy behind a seamless wall of oak battening. Then there’s the Master ensuite with its huge glass art centrepiece that allows for amazing views to Brisbane and Moreton Bay from the shower.

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Mark’s material specifications included extensive use of timber, both inside and out, complemented by natural stone and rock as well as marbles and granites all. Perhaps less expected is the use of natural hides, real and faux fur, leathers, and even thatched wall coverings. Plenty of metal was used too, but custom finished of course to a specific shade to give it an aged bronze appearance.

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Some of the home’s best design features can be seen in the living spaces. Unique window box seats appear to float within the surrounding glass and thanks to the antique leather padding provide a comfortable place to take in the incredible views, as does a mosaic tiled fire pit that is accessed from the wide verandas.

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At the centre of all this is the pièce de résistance – a spectacular 3m long double-sided marble fireplace, and as if that alone isn’t quite impressive enough, this one can also rotate!

Gacesa credits the outstanding team work of Ultraspace, with contractors Stewart Homes and Victor Barta from Minka Joinery whose exceptional craftsmanship in the project ensured that some of the ‘never seen before’ features were executed with outstanding results, seeing Luxe Lodge recognised with multiple industry awards.

See more of this outstanding home at www.customhomesmag.com

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EXPANDING THE REALMS OF ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES In 1995 Sydney based Axolotl, launched its surfaces business with a world first Axolotl Metal.

A unique liquid application comprised of real, semi-precious metals means Axolotl Metal can be applied to the surface of any substrate giving the beauty of solid metal, but without any of the restrictions .

Over the past 20 years Axolotl have continued to expand the realms of design and architecture with the ability to not just manipulate metal, but bring unique and endless design possibilities to a range of surfaces, such as glass, timber, terracotta, stone and concrete.

Virtually any household surface or product can be reimagined as a unique expression of your design vision.

Every product is put through rigorous testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of performance, and has been the choice for many high end and high traffic commercial projects, such as Tiffany & Co and Sydney International Airport. It most often also delivers advantages in logistics, sustainability, as well as cost.

This incredible bath has been coated in Axolotl Copper with Florentine aging and Cayman Texture, Baths start from around $8000 AUD

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Globally recognised for their innovation Axolotl continues to win awards. Recently awarded the Australian International Design Award for Axolotl Concrete, both the terracotta and concrete range were also awarded gold and platinum awards for Design Excellence.. Axolotl products are also referenced in the New York Material Connexion database and were featured in our own Powerhouse Museum here in Sydney for 12 months.

Managing Director, Kris Torma, tells us that the business does not intend to rest on its very successful laurels. “We started off as a metal surface alternative… but over the years we see ourselves just as much as an innovation and ideas business, constantly testing the paradigms of how materials can be manipulated and enhanced to deliver exceptional and original design - hence our new mission to be ‘The Future of Surface’.”

In line with this ongoing quest to inspire and innovate is the recent launch of Axolotl Architectural Paints. The paints themselves deliver the crafted quality that is synonymous with Axolotl, enhanced with the latest technical innovations. Combined with Axolotl’s understanding of materiality and colour in the built environment, the

range is offered in a limited edition, curated palette of on trend colours and effects.

The range has also been developed from the perspective of environmental respect and conservation, and is water based, has low and zero VOC’s. It is easy to use and comes in a range of acrylic paint, micaceous iron oxides and timber washes.

The paints are available for internal and external application.

Just as European appliances add value to your home, it seems that having Axolotl will offer the same cache. Just how you use it is entirely up to your imagination.

From its expansive Sydney manufacturing base in Matraville - Axolotl provide a fully customised concept to completion service and serve as a source of inspiration for designers and architects to realise the full potential ofall of Axolotl’s innovative range of products which also includes, Axolotl Glass, Axolotl Terracotta, Axolotl Timber, Axolotl Sheet Metal, Axolotl Solid Surface, Axolotl Stone, and recently released Axolotl Paint.

P +61 2 9666 1207 F +61 2 9666 1210 E info@axolotl.com.au

For more information on Axolotl and for design inspiration see their website.

www.axolotl.com.au

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FOR GREAT TASTE JUST ADD STEAM Now you can be sure of exactly the right amount of steam to create delicious results every time – effortlessly. The ProCombiPlus™ oven features our advanced humidity sensor to ensure the ideal taste, texture and colour when roasting meat, steaming vegetables, baking soufflés or making delicious SousVide dishes.

Humidity also prevents moisture from evaporating, locking in taste and preserving the texture of your ingredients with gentle and even heating so that nothing gets destroyed. This way, you get a golden brown crisp exterior without overcooking or under-cooking the interior.

When baking, steam allows dough to rise more quickly and thoroughly because of how well it conducts heat.

The humidity also prevents the dough’s surface from drying out too quickly and causing resistance in the rising process.

Steam’s heat also produces a more complex caramelisation on the dough’s surface, creating thick and delicious crusts every time.

Understanding why heat creates taste and texture allows you to explore the potential of every ingredient, whether it’s precision induction heating or exciting new techniques such as steam and SousVide. Discover how different heating methods unlock delicious new flavours and start Taking Taste Further with every dish.

PROCOMBIPLUS™ STEAM OVEN

PROCOMBIPLUS™ BS836680AM 60cm ProCombiPlus™ steam oven with ExSight™ control KEY FEATURES

– 71L nett capacity, 77L gross – 25 oven functions plus 220 automatic programs – VarioGuide with SousVide functions – Humidity sensor – Core temperature sensor – Fully removable water drawer – Steam cleaning functions – SoftMotion™ door movement – ThermiC°air™ technology – MaxiView™ enlarged visibility – FloodLight™ illumination system – IsoFront™ quadruple glazed door – Anti-fingerprint stainless steel

Humidity sensor The advanced Humidity sensor ensures precisely the right amount of steam is used for every dish. It automatically adjusts temperature and moisture level to match the type of food you’re cooking for the very best taste and texture.

VarioGuide The unique VarioGuide gives you intuitive access to an extensive range of dishes, where the oven automatically recommends the ideal temperature, humidity and cooking time, which you can further adjust as desired.

Removable water drawer You can easily remove the steam oven’s water drawer with a simple movement, refill it at the tap, and slide it back into the slot to perfectly reintegrate it into the sleek surface of the oven.

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The First

DOLCE & GABBANA/SMEG REFRIGERATOR ARRIVES

in Australia

Launched to worldwide acclaim at the Milan Design Fair in April (2016), the first Dolce & Gabbana/Smeg limited edition hand-painted refrigerator has arrived in Australia!

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In an innovative collaboration between the revered Italian fashion designers and the country’s leading kitchen appliance supplier, a strictly limited edition of 100 retro design FAB28 refrigerators will be hand-painted by a group of Sicilian artists, with each unique design reflecting the sizzling colour and Sicilian folklore that D&G is so famous for.

Each refrigerator takes many, many hours to complete so the production rate is slow and the queue of interested buyers long!

The latter, based in Palermo, has created two designs, each depicting a traditional scene from Sicilian life. One shows fishermen catching a large octopus, with Mount Etna in the background while the other shows a verdant agricultural scene with lemons and sunflowers and a farmer picking his fruit by the light of the moon.

Each refrigerator is completely covered in hand-painted artwork – front, sides and top – that relates to the signature scene on the door front.

Australia’s first D&G hand-painted refrigerator, painted by Sicilian brothers Antonio and Giuseppe Bevilacqua, will go on display at Winnings’ new store in Canberra. Characterised by a chromatic explosion of yellows and reds inspired by the Sicilian sun and the lava of Mt Etna, the design features sumptuous friezes and rich geometric patterns depicting the battle between Argante and Tancredi and another with Anthea of Babylon.

A total of 100 FAB28s will be transformed into luxury items that epitomise the passion for style and design that both Dolce & Gabbana and the family-owned Smeg brand are revered for.

An impressive collection of six refrigerators has just been completed, this time by renowned Sicilian artists Gianfranco Fiore, Tommaso Provenzano and Michelangelo Lacagnina.

Prices and availability in Australia on application.

No two refrigerators are the same and numbers are strictly limited to just 100 – so each piece is destined to be the most highly desirable collector’s item or family heirloom.

Go to www.smeg.com.au for more details

Each fridge is intricately hand painted and 100% original

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The first of the fridges below were unveiled during Milan’s design fair Salone Internazionale Del Mobile 2016. Each unique in style, reflect the sizzling colour and Sicilian folklore of D & G’s much acclaimed Summer 2016 Fashion Collection.

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Award Winning

DESIGN

With a string of top industry accolades to their name, one Australian design team have been leading the way in contemporary kitchen and bathroom design combining sleek and sophisticated finishes with function in ways that are catching not only the eye of judges.

The dynamic duo behind Minosa Design - Directors Darren Genner and Simona Castagna, formed Minosa Design in 2002 combining Simona’s many years of experience in interior design with Darren’s 25 years experience in trades as both a wood machinist and in production management in the kitchen industry. It is perhaps a fusion of both talents in theoretical design and practical trade experience that has made this team so successful. Their designs are certainly stand outs – mixing luxurious materials in sophisticated ways that push the boundaries of traditional conceptions of kitchen and bathroom design.

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A dilapidated 1920’s heritage listed home in Sydney’s Crows Nest had been the home to squatters and the homeless for many years before being saved by its new owners with a vision to transform it in to a magnificent family home.

The design for the new kitchen and bathroom by Minosa that formed part of the rear extension required careful consideration. Whilst being contemporary and finished with state of the art appliances and top quality materials the new areas of the home had to blend harmoniously with the restored heritage parts of the home.

Clean and simple lines including cabinetry which conceals most of the kitchen functions and expert material choices such as timber veneer and a large format tile imported from Europe have been carried through to the bathroom, imbuing both areas with a rustic warmth whilst having a contemporary urban feel.

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A Parisian style kitchen that ‘disappears’ was the brief for this Woollahra renovation and Minosa have executed it with stunning effect. The room is both luxurious and sophisticated whilst still having a warmth and elegance that epitomises European style.

The ‘French’ feel has been achieved with panelled walls painted a brilliant white, contrasting with a modern twist on traditional herringbone flooring that has used longer boards stained in a dark chocolate and finished with a matt polyurethane coating.

Panelled pocket doors that match the wall panelling glide open effortlessly to reveal a large work zone and small appliances.

Luxurious hand-picked Calacatta marble tops both the island bench and its side panels whilst a servery in French Oak adds a touch of rustic ambiance to the room.

In order to maintain the streamlined appearance, electronic door openers were applied to the fridge and freezer eliminating the need for handles on the doors and also function cleverly to close the doors if accidentally left ajar.

Minosa Design operate from their design studio located at: 8 Stokes Ave, Alexandria

www.minosa.com.au

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TIME AND SPACE ARE TWO OF LIFE’S LUXURIES Now Häfele has a new concept that lets you make the most of both.

The Häfele MX Drawer System is the forward thinking alternative to dark cumbersome cupboard spaces.

Why? It makes life better by delivering everything you use and need every day in smooth, elegant movements.

This is an application that houses around 10% more storage space than it’s nearest competitor.

The German engineered Häfele MX Drawer System offers a range of high-end features.

These include soft close doors, smooth synchronised runners, plus tool-less drawer assembly and removal.

Take one look and you’ll instantly see why the Häfele MX Drawer System is in high demand world-wide.

Download your catalogue for full specs and finishes at hafele.com.au today.

cool living. cool entertaining.

Pictured is the Norcool FridgeDrawer.

Also available is the CoolCorner, CoolPantry, Walk-in CoolPantry, WineCabinet, WineCooler, WineDrawer, WineFridge, Walk-in Wineroom.

ozcoolrooms.com.au e cool@ozcoolrooms.com.au

Creating

BEAUTIFUL BATHROOMS

German manufacturer TECE consistently ask…

Can we do it better, faster, more attractively?

TECElux is the toilet terminal for all toilet functions of today—and tomorrow.

Features of the TECElux include: ■

Press and flush was yesterday. The toilet of today can do so much more: Rinse and blow dry, purify the air, and flush automatically. But often, the aesthetics are sacrificed for other benefits. TECE has now created a form that unites all functions.

TECElux places the system components behind the wall, where they are invisible. An extremely flat glass facing closes the inspection opening and conceals the cistern. The connections for water and power are concealed behind the glass facing as well as optional odour trap and height adjustments.

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LED “sen-Touch” flushing system-the buttons illuminate as you approach the terminal & flush operates electronically An invisible ”ceramic-Air” air freshening/odour extracting device located behind the glass panel The “m-Lift” function allowing you to adjust the height of the ceramic pan, even after installation Easy access panel to allow upgrades and maintenance on all these features inside the wall

With its simple aesthetics, TECElux blends in beautifully with the architecture of any bathroom.

TECElux Mini flush plate TECElux Mini is an electronic, real glass flush plate for the TECE cistern. Flush actuation is touch-free or by means of a light tap on the button area. The approach sensor recognises when a person approaches and activates the illumination of the button area, additionally serving as an orientation help in the dark.

Using a programmable remote control it is possible to individually set the recognition range, actuation time and the illumination level of the display. It is also possible to set additional functions such as a hygiene flush or automatic flush with the remote control.

TECElux Mini has a sleek minimalist design in black or white scratch resistant glass and can be flush mounted.

Gro Agencies Pty Ltd Showroom u2, 37 Howe St Osborne Park WA 6017 Ph 08 9446 3288 Fax 08 9244 2257

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Now available from Gro Agencies.

Established in 1960, Kerasan specialises in the production of fine ceramic bathroom fixtures.

Made in Italy, Kerasan’s contemporary range of designer bathroom-ware partners perfectly with the TECE in wall cisterns, for the ultimate in hygiene, style and sophistication.

Building Sydney’s

MOST BEAUTIFUL APARTMENTS With the outstanding success of multi-award winning Eliza - the luxury boutique apartment building in Sydney’s Elizabeth Street that caught the attention of not just Sydney-siders but architectural enthusiasts around the world, builder Ceerose’s new development The Mint is set to be another head turner.

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Designed with vision and integrity, The Mint, Willoughby is the perfect union of form and function. A combination of intelligent, modern architecture with a palette of natural materials, high-end finishes and innovative features.

Situated in one of the North Shores most sought after suburbs within walking distance to cosmopolitan Crows Nest and Chatswood, The Mint, Willoughby offers something quite different to typical towering apartment buildings by creating a connection with nature within an urban environment.

Elegant, timeless and sophisticated but built for living each apartment has a refined modern interior with premium finishes. Built for living, each of the open plan living and dining areas flows through to generous outdoor spaces and extensive glazing floods the interior with natural light and fresh air whilst the elevated position of The Mint offers stunning views in all directions.

Three atriums containing mature trees and gardens form the ‘living heart’ of The Mint. Open to the sky, the atriums allow sunshine to filter in and act as a stunning focal point for this unique building.

The Mint also incorporates several shared spaces including landscaped terraces a rooftop barbeque area and a children’s play area, encouraging community and interaction between residents.

Find out more at www.themintwilloughby.com.au

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With an asymmetrical sculptural like exterior Ceerose’s Eliza was Sydney’s first example of what has been labelled ‘liquid architecture’. Considering every floor was a different shape and each of the 19 apartments completely unique it’s no surprise that this luxurious development sold out quickly.

The penthouse (pictured) is Eliza’s show-stopper, offering expansive views over stunning Hyde Park and beyond. Spanning the top three storeys, the penthouse includes four bedrooms, six bathrooms, a private lobby, an internal passenger lift and a rooftop pool all finished with luxurious materials and to exceptional standards. Eliza is an outstanding endorsement of the quality that Ceerose has become renowned for.

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Most people think that living in an apartment involves certain compromises, especially if you are moving from a large family home. But when you buy an apartment from us there is certainly no downgrading of comforts, while the benefits include a vibrant lifestyle and connection to everyday conveniences.

Edward Doueihi Founder and Managing Director, Ceerose

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Another successful Ceerose project, Harbour Mill at Pyrmont cleverly weaves modern apartments within the remnant facade of the Edwin Davey Flour Mill, which was built in 1896.

Preserving as much of the mill’s history as possible was a priority for Mr Doueihi because of a family connection to the site. His father ran a bakery in Cowper Street, Granville, and he’d often take the young Edward to the mill to collect supplies. An integral feature of the design was restoring the remnant facade, and integrating it with the new structure The facade of the new structure is built from large sliding panels which reference the original warehouses of the area, and which offer excellent environmental performance.

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Located on the original Ryvita biscuit factory site on Barr Street between Parramatta Road and Pyrmont Bridge Road, Urban’s architecture blends modern style with Camperdown’s neighbourhood heritage to create a distinctive statement that is visually iconic yet intimate in scale. From the outside, rich material and harmonious colour palettes create a family of buildings and terraces with individual character. French style Mansard roofs are set back from the building edge, softening the building frontage and allowing sunlight in to the landscaped areas.

The Terraces also make a statement with their industrial style roof, timber louvered windows and glass entry door. Brought to you by award winning architects Allen Jack+Cottier this very special brand of apartments and terraces offers an unmatched opportunity to live life urban style. “Urban has been designed to make a unique contribution to the Camperdown built landscape.

SEE MORE PROJECTS FROM CEEROSE No. 580 Parramatta Road PETERSHAM NSW 2049 PO Box 3231, DURAL NSW 2158

T (02) 9571 9999 F (02) 9571 9900 E info@ceerose.com.au

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Specialising in Industrial, Aviator and Luxurious Custom Made Showpiece Furniture

It was owner Cristian Cocolea’s passion for both style and interior design that gave birth to the business Cocolea—a new Australian retailer who has been making their mark with a stunning range of luxury aviator furniture, lighting and home décor all of which are true statement pieces.

If you’re not familiar with the aviator look, think striking, elegant highly polished metals; aluminum, copper and brass combined with luxurious aged leathers ‘Gatsby’ style.

The aviator look is definitely unique, a blend of styles that combine rustic industrial touches with a unique luxurious statement finish. Cocolea’s pieces have been catching the eye of both interior designers and discerning buyers who are looking for high quality timeless statement pieces.

Working with MASSIMO Interiors, the in-house interior designer who styled and designed the furniture layout

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and Monastero Bar design, Cocolea recently fit out the Pol Roger VIP Marquee for Land Rover’s Polo in the City Sydney & Melbourne. Here, celebs like ‘The Bachelor’, Sydney Fashion Blogger Antoinette Marie and Pettifleur Berenger were seen draped over their luxurious aged white and tan leather chesterfields and metal trunk tables. Deviating from the typical aluminium seen in this style, Cocolea have introduced an ultra luxurious copper and brass range with a stand out being some of the vintage white leather that elegantly wraps the lounges, chairs and stools that were showcased at the Polo VIP Lounge.

Another unique area to Coclea’s business is their custom made furniture service and the sourcing of Propeller Art for clients. Complete customization of furniture allows buyers to have a unique piece they have always envisioned come to life tailor made to their specific requirements. The propeller Art service specialises in sourcing propellers from around the world in line with the customers request on size, type and finish of Propeller allowing buyers to own a piece of art which tells its own unique story.

A range of the art and their stunning furniture can be found in their new showroom that was recently opened in Melbourne’s Yarraville (furniture placement styled by MASSIMO Interiors) which is fit out in keeping with an industrial style with stunning effect.

SHOWROOM LOCATION Warehouse 37 & 38 131 Hyde Street, Yarraville t: 03 9363 6798 e: info@cocolea.com.au Cocolea’s furniture can also be viewed and ordered online at www.cocolea.com.au with FREE shipping Australia wide.

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Cliff Face Renovation This luxury renovation project by Mardini Constructions is outstanding in more ways than one. A 1914 heritage home in Bellevue Hill perched more than 18m above street level on a fragile rock formation required a complete renovation. In quite a dilapidated condition with extensive dry rot, and termite damage renovation of the near century old home would have been a daunting task in itself. Add to this, however, the brief to create a new street level garage, a cantilevered concrete pool and a poolside cabana where currently the rock foundations of the home existed and you start to get a clearer picture of what was achieved.

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Blending new with old in this project was unlike any usual type of renovation, it required major excavation of the site. In total over 2500 tonnes of rock and soil were removed. Most remarkably, as a result of both the steepness of the site and the lack of access, tradesmen were initially required to abseil down the 18m cliff face and excavate with jackhammers, in order to then create a platform for a 4 tonne excavator.

Over 1000 tonnes of sandstone excavated from the site was then cut into blocks of random shapes and sizes. A stonemason then meticulously hand laid the cut blocks used to create the 12m high wall that extends from the new cabana up to the original house. Some of the rock face wall was also finished by stonemasons and left exposed, to stunning effect.

An 18m lift shaft was also installed in the rock face, again posing considerable difficulties with concerns that there would be water leakage into the lift shaft pit at garage level, that sat below the water table. Considering the many obstacles, and the exceptional outcome of this project, it’s no surprise that Mardini Constructions were recognised by their peers, receiving the NSW 2012 Master Builders Association Award for Best House Addition / Alteration over $5 million.

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Labour of Love As a builder who works on multi-million dollar projects you would expect considerable care and love to go into building his own home, and this is definitely evident in this beautiful Earlwood property, the family home of Director and owner of Mardini Constructions, Elvis Mardini.

Built on a site that used to house an old bungalow style shop-front that Elvis frequented as a child, is now a tri-level, 5 bedroom home that incorporates ample space for their growing family and open-plan living spaces, amplified by 5m high ceilings in the living areas. Finished with a selection of natural materials, including reclaimed sandstone and recycled jarrah timber, the home has a lovely,

natural warmth, whilst exquisite chandeliers and antiques give the home a luxurious ambience.

Flowing gracefully over the natural contours of the site, the rear of the home opens out to a fabulous alfresco area, which leads down to the mosaic tiled pool and a rear cabana for intimate evening soirees.

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Director of Mardini Constructions, Elvis Mardini, has been involved in the residential construction industry for over 22 years.

Specialising in restoration and remedial building works, in addition to new homes, Mardini Constructions have a history of delivering outstanding results in both complex rectification works and difficult and challenging projects. As multi- award winning Master Builders, Mardini Constructions have built a reputation as one of Sydney’s most renowned custom home builders.

SUITE 50B, 23 NORTON ST LEICHHARDT NSW 2040 T 02 9568 3201 F 02 9568 6173 M 0419 714 719 elvis@mardiniconstructions.com.au mardiniconstructions.com.au

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Luring kids away from their iPads, video games and televisions is a mean feat for most parents, however one West Australian company is leading the way back to backyard fun with their innovative playground equipment that is taking the world by storm.

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Funky Monkey Bars is the brainchild of Shane Roberts, who back in 2009 resorted to designing his own set of monkey bars for his two young daughters after failing to find what he wanted in pre-fabricated sets.

Bombarded by requests from neighbours and friends to build one for them too, Shane developed Funky Monkey Bars into a business and in 2014, Shane was joined

by Colin Burdle, a structural engineer from the UK who saw further possibilities for the concept in both additional flexibility and features that now make ‘Funky Monkey Bar’s fully customisable to the requirements of each individual family.

The design and quality of the Funk Monkey Bar playgrounds have caused the company sales to skyrocket and their Yangebup, Perth-based business has recently been awarded the Business News Rising Stars Award, recognised as one of the Top-10 fastest growing companies in Western Australia.

With their quality construction and flexible designs it’s no wonder these modular sets of colourful monkey bars are turning the heads of practical parents who are looking to get kids outside and active.

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So what makes Funky Monkey Bars so Funky?

FREE STANDING—NO NEED TO CEMENT IN

AUSTRALIAN OWNED, AUSTRALIAN MADE FOR AUSTRALIAN CONDITIONS

Funky Monkey Bars are completely freestanding and designed to be used on grass, your lawn is a ready-made surface for a Funky Monkey Bar set. They can also be set up on woodchips, in sandboxes or on rubber soft-fall.

To secure the Funky Monkey Bar sets, they are simply pegged into the ground with supplied pegs there is no need for cementing which makes them easy to move when you do.

As an Australian company, Funky Monkey Bars have designed and built their product to suit Australian conditions. All products have been designed to Australian Safety Standard AS4685 and are built for strength and durability to bear the load of not just your kids but their friends - and adults too with load ratings between 552 and 980kgs.

Quality paint made for Australian conditions has also been used in the colour powder-coated finishes available, so your Funky Monkey Bars will resist fading and last for many years to come.

FUNKY MONKEY BARS GROW WITH YOUR FAMILY One of the unique features of the Funky Monkey Bar design is that they are fully height adjustable from a range 1.2 to 2.3 meters ensuring that your kids can play safely at a level that suits both their size and their skill.

Weren’t expecting triplets? No problem.

You can also grow your Funky Monkey Bar playground as your family grows, and interchange accessories to suit the size and age of your kids and also their interests, from netball hoops to soccer and hockey nets.

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have developed an easy to use ecommerce website that features lots of photographs, configurations, measurements and accessories so you can order online and have your system shipped worldwide.

With such flexibility it’s no wonder that Funky Monkey Bars have been receiving worldwide interest with recent orders coming as far abroad as New York City. To assist with interstate and international orders, Funky Monkey Bars

Funky Monkey Bar products arrive flat packed with easy to follow instructions.

Assembly is simple with the two allen keys provided and a little elbow grease.

www.funkymonkeybars.com info@funkymonkeybars.com Showroom: 9 Cutting Way, Yangebup, Perth, Western Australia, 6164

0409 336 477

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EPITOMISING STYLE & SOPHISTICATION Epitomising style and sophistication, Issey is a market leader in the design, manufacture and installation of premium shade, shelter and privacy solutions.

Heralded by 25 years of proven success, Issey provides well-conceived, bespoke solutions to the residential, hospitality and commercial markets. We specialise in: • Retractable awnings • Outdoor blinds and screens

• Retractable sunroom shades • Retractable all weather solutions • Privacy blinds Issey’s solutions will provide new levels of comfort and privacy to enhance your lifestyle for you and your family whilst adding energy efficiency and value to your home.

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CALL US TODAY 1800 070 000 sales@issey.com.au | www.issey.com.au

Building Sydney’s Most Beautiful Pools For over 35 Years

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Our Award Winning Designs are each a reflection of our client’s unique vision for their new pool combined with our commitment to quality construction and exceptional customer service.

Call us today to discuss your dream pool.

Phone 9436 2711 Suite 4, 29A Innes Road Greenwich NSW 2065 info@pridepools.com.au

Small Space Delivers

BIG VALUE Demonstrating how great design can overcome all obstacles, the Mike Cass Creative team excelled in delivering a beautiful and functional outdoor entertaining space to this established home in Roselle working with limitations due to the existing infrastructure and a limited area of only 68 sqm.

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Finished complete with quality garden furnishings and décor, Mike describes his design as “fresh and upbeat with a play on styles and cultures”.

An imaginative interplay of materials, textures and levels the tone of the backyard is warm and inviting thanks to a palette of grey stone tiling, natural stone and the warmth of cedar that contrast against the vivid green turf and bamboo which has been planted along the perimeter to also add privacy from neighbouring homes. Honey Locust (a popular ornamental deciduous tree) was planted as a focal specimen because of its wonderful trunk, sculptural branches and easily controlled growing habit.

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Stone detailing between paving and subtle changes in height add interest and well placed lighting including a unique laser cut metal lantern create a stunning ambiance when entertaining at night.

With a need to work around existing amenities, excellent planning was required at the design stages of the project, to enable the clients complete wish list to be integrated in this compact area, as an example a water tank was installed underground. Despite the obstacles, Mike Cass Creative have managed to create the ultimate Aussie backyard, inclusive of a pool, outdoor kitchen and dining, herb garden, and an outdoor lounge that also doubles as off street parking.

Creating Spaces That Inspire.

With our qualified team we effortlessly navigate the difficult terrain between creatively ambitious and surprisingly functional, to deliver projects that transform living spaces into spaces that inspire.

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+61 2 9967 5621 mike@mikecass.com.au www.mikecass.com.au 88 penshurst st willoughby NSW 2068

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WATER FEATURES There is something very relaxing about the sound of water trickling in the background. It’s possibly just our basic human need for water that makes us feel comforted knowing that it’s in close proximity but there is certainly a surge in popularity for water features with most new homes incorporating one of some kind. Here are 5 of our favourites.

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A backlit fused glass panel by Perth glass artisans—TSG Artists in Glass highlights the water bubblers by a window with stunning effect in this award winning residence by Perth’s Spadaccini Homes.

The custom designed, hand-made glass panels are created by firing pieces of glass at high temperatures so that they merge together in fluid abstract patterns creating ‘near unbreakable’ original works of art.

2 This water feature by Sydney’s award winning Rolling Stone Landscapes is located in an internal courtyard that is visible from a number of rooms within the home has been designed to seemingly bring the outdoors in. A contemporary design of stainless steel water outlets set into masonry blade walls empty into large pond with tiled surround.

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3 The owners of this five acre Sydney estate had an unused horse arena they wanted landscaped. The brief for Sydney’s award winning Rolling Stone Landscapes was to create an area that blended seamlessly with the already detailed and established gardens. Not only was this achieved but an element of the arenas past was worked into the design via a life size stallion cast from bronze that sits majestically on top of the three tiered water feature.

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4 Facing an extensive outdoor entertaining area under stone covered pavilion this custom made water feature by Sydney’s Rolling Stone Landscapes has been built into the stone retaining wall above the azure pool. Black spouts create a contrast against the light stone and the flowing water adds both movement and interest.

5 A white stone clad wall forms the perfect backdrop for this simple, yet elegant backyard water feature by Rolling Stone Landscapes. Stainless steel channels strategically positioned on the wall, guide the water to gracefully cascade down the wall into the pool providing a focal point for the rear entertaining area.

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6 Designed by Rolling Stone Landscapes to showcase the outdoor lifestyle of our Australian culture this spectacular water feature took out the London Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal.

Rolling Stone’s Dean Herald’s signature water feature table was a focal point of this garden. The water feature table is constructed of two inscribed panes of glass, cantilevered from the wall providing a stunning sheet of water which passes beneath your plate and cascades into the pond below.

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DESIGNER SWIMMING POOLS

Design Pools has built a reputation as one of Sydney’s most innovative and professional swimming pool builders.

Custom designing and building pools to suit each client’s individual needs in all shapes and sizes ranging from lap and courtyard pools, to luxury resort style pools with in-built spas an water features.

8 Pacific St Blakehurst 2111 0418 212 993 brianformosa@bigpond.com

www.designpools.com.au

STYLISH MODERN FUNCTIONAL

Introducing a new modern range of indoor and outdoor furniture from Genus.

Architectural in design and exuding strength, character and the ultimate in designer relaxation, these chairs and loungers easily double as pieces of art for your deck or pool surround.

Moulded from the cleanest, greenest and most eco-friendly of polyethylenes and proudly made in New Zealand to strict ISO 9001 standards and UV treated for the harsh Australian sun.

Style and comfort with a hint of chic.

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POD CHAIR Make a statement with the Pod Chair from Genus. The quality stone look combined with a striking contemporary design is sure to be a talking point. » Suitable for home or office » Easy to move weighs only 15kg » Fully enclosed » Wide range of colours

DUO TONE DECK CHAIR Our designer deck chairs reach a new level in style with a splash of colour. » Lightweight » Ideal for games rooms or around the pool » Various colour options

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Both stylish and functional the range of outdoor sofas from King Living incorporate WeatherWeave a handwoven material designed to last longer than rattans and wickers that is both UV protected and weather-resistant.

Convert the Delta Outdoor sofa to a sun bed with the removable and adjustable arm and back cushions or brackets, and complete the look with a selection of square or round Calypso tables for a contemporary outdoor design touch. Â Providing clever storage solutions, the Delta Outdoor also has optional built-in storage to keep extra towels, sunscreen, magazines and

pool toys within easy reach. It also has vents within the seating and mesh to help release water from rain or poolside splashes to help prevent mould and mildew.

The award-winning King Cove design features integrated ceramic shelves and matching table for drinks and magazines for a truly relaxed atmosphere.

Create design inspired outdoor living areas this summer with clever ideas from King Living.

www.kingliving.com

Visual Glass Tech works with builders, architects, interior designers & homeowners to create customisable and durable pieces of art in the form of printed glass. Now you can express your artistic vision in: pool fences, dividers, wall covers, bathrooms & showers, kitchens, balustrades & balconies, public art, canopies, windows, facades, stained glass, signage & memorials, and other glass elements!

Set your project apart while meeting functional requirements and sustainable architecture goals with Visual Glass Tech!

PRINTED GLASS AESTHETIC & FUNCTIONAL

Digital printing in glass combines the functionality of glass with the freedom of creativity, opening up endless possibilities that were previously out of reach. The applications are endless and include; balustrading, fencing, windows and doors, shower screens, splashbacks, tabletops and more.

FEATURES

» The finish is durable & resistant, making it suitable for both interior & exterior architectural projects » Customisability: we can print anything, as long as you have the high resolution image. We can even replicate natural material textures such as wood, bricks, stone & marble. » Control & achieve performance factors including light diffusion, light transmission, energy efficiency, shading control, slipresistance and privacy levels. » Sustainability: we use inks that are free from toxic metals, which means that our printed glass is recyclable & non-toxic.

SPECIFICATIONS

» Full Colour at 360dpi » Maximum panel size up to 2.8m x 3.7m » Large project can be panelled and combined to create monumentally sized installations.

8B/77-85 Roberts Road Greenacre NSW 2190 P +61 29642 8482 F +61 2 9742 6190 info@visualglasstech.com.au visualglasstech.com.au

The Ultimate

Romantic ESCAPE Every couple needs some time out once in a while and the cliff-top Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort & Spa offers the ultimate romantic hideaway, a place to relax, unwind and reconnect, whilst enjoying luxurious accommodation and breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean.

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Situated above the famous surf waves of ‘Impossible Beach’, Anantara Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa offers some of the best views in Bali. Cascading down the cliff face, this intimate hideaway has 74 luxurious ocean view suites and private pool villas that offer a perfect place for honeymooners and couples to relax in style.

Each suite is beautifully appointed in a rich tapestry of textures and finishes. At an average of 84sqm, the suites offer spacious surroundings for those couples who just want to keep to themselves and with a 42 inch LCD TV, an iPod docking station and Bose sound system, plus a double rain shower and a signature Jacuzzi for two on the balcony the suites are fully equipped for romance.

For those who’d like to venture out of their suite there’s still plenty to do at the resort. You can spend a lazy day basking in the sun by the stunning cliff edge infinity pool, revitalise your spirit with a yoga, tai chi or reiki session or get pampered by one of the highly trained therapists at the

Anantara Spa. The extensive treatment menu at the spa pays tribute to Indonesia’s Spice Islands, as well as ancient wellness secrets from across Asia and advanced western practices. There are couples treatment rooms available and also facilities for hair and nail treatments too.

Although intimate, there is no shortage of dining options at the resort. There are three restaurants serving world-class food, the 360 Rooftop Restaurant, with panoramic ocean views and a choice of Indonesian and western food, SONO Teppanyaki offering contemporary Japanese cuisine, and live cooking shows, and Sea Fire Salt, the cliff-side BBQ restaurant. For those who want to venture out for the evening for an intimate and romantic evening alone, the resort also offers Dining by Design - a private dining experience where couples can choose their own menu as well as dining location around the resort. With everything on offer Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort & Spa is a fabulous place to begin… or continue your romantic journey.

For bookings and to find out more go to: www.anantara.com

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JUNGLE HOUSE Brazil Aptly named ‘Jungle House’, this home in Brazil designed by architects at Studio MK27 is situated amongst dense Rain Forrest like vegetation in a mountainous area of the Paulista Shore.

Built into the topography of the site the home has been designed to optimise the connection between architecture and nature, projecting out from it’s mountainside location to blend with the tree tops and take in the views in the distance.

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Emphasising the connection with nature, a considerable amount of timber has been used in the construction of the home including timber screens that cover windows and bedroom balconies.

The large open plan living area of the home is on the upper level and open on both sides to enjoy cross ventilation. On one side Jacuzzis and a fire pit enjoy a connection with the mountain whilst on the opposite side an expansive deck with infinity edge pool has been built into the concrete slab with views looking out through the surrounding tropical vegetation to the ocean in the distance.

See more of Jungle House at www.customhomesmag.com

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