AHG - May 2016

where inspiration lives

100% Australian homes

FINALISTS revealed

EDIT SUITE

The art of HIGH TEA

MOVIE-INSPIRED ROOM SCHEMES A DAY IN THE LIFE

Interiors whiz Mardi Doherty Mother’s Day gifts & gadgets AUTUMN HUES Fall in love with garden colour

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Styling secrets from the home of H&G’s interiors editor, page 16

D E C O R AT I N G & D E S I G N 15 Inspired By Our May palette.

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Kate Nixon applies her unique flair to a 1930s apartment in Sydney.

Bright Ideas Dept Innovative designs for living life well.

Scene Stealers Set the scene for a cinematic masterpiece, with interiors inspired by beloved films.

Swatch Power You’ll fall for cosy materials in autumnal hues.

A Cut Above Crystal-gazing reveals a new direction in accessories.

Mauve On Up Sot shades of purple reign this season.

French Connection We survey the crème de la crème from the Maison&Object design fair in Paris.

O N TH E COV E R 34 Edit Suite: Movie-inspired 65 71 88 130

Photograph by Maree Homer.

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room schemes A Day In The Life: Interiors whiz Mardi Doherty My Ideal House: Finalists revealed Stylish Details: All the lovely layers that make a home complete Autumn Hues: Fall in love with garden colour The Art Of High Tea Mother’s Day Gits & Gadgets Buyer’s Guide: How to find the perfect sofa

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INSIDER 57 Nest Inside interior architect Jade

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mastered the art of living in this transformed Sydney apartment.

120 Family Spread An inspired extension for an Adelaide villa.

MY IDEAL HOUSE 71 Designs On Tomorrow Meet the

earth and water create magic in the Mornington Peninsula hinterland.

136 Hang Ten Climbing plants take a Melbourne garden to new heights.

140 Green Thumb Edible-garden enthusiast Stephanie Alexander.

six talented finalists in our $25,000 My Ideal House design competition.

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114 Picture Perfect Collectors have

Nottage’s refined Sydney home.

58 Insider Design news and reviews.

60 Design Moment Aalvar Alto helped define the Modernist era.

65 Women In Design A day in the life of interior designer Mardi Doherty.

HOUSES 88 Soul Deep Profound changes for a home in bayside Melbourne.

98 United States A designer turns a disjointed Sydney house into a harmonious family home.

106 Shore Leave Life has become a seaside holiday for the residents of this new build in Perth.

GARDENS 130 Lakeside Landscape Elements of

LIVING 144 The Art Of High Tea Delectable aternoon treats for Mother’s Day.

150 Land Of Buddhas Experience the cultural richness of Myanmar.

152 Joint Ventures Promising treatments for osteoarthritis.

154 Heaven Scents Perfume makes an ideal Mother’s Day present.

SHOPPING 160 Sweet Shop Gits to express love 165 166 169 186 194

and appreciation for mums.

Pens Make your mark.

Placemats Bring these to the table.

Buyer’s Guide Sofas.

Where To Buy Stockists’ details.

Things That Make Us Smile

ADVICE 176 Built To Order Three ways to approach building or renovating.

181 Ask An Expert Professional advice.

185 3 Ways To... Enjoy open-plan living.

COM MUNIT Y 12 Your H&G Readers’ letters.

187 Bauer Media Privacy Notice 191 Show & Tell A place where you SWEET SHOP 160 A selection of fabulous gits to make Mum’s day, all priced under $150.

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IN SAFE HANDS

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wonderful end-of-week wander among the many designer gardens at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS), followed by a visit to a Hobart art gallery, reminds me how inspiring it is to be around people who work with their hands for a living.

Typing just doesn’t cut it.

It’s always a treat to see the masterful planting and clever show gardens at MIFGS (full report next issue), and I loved listening in as three of our Garden of the Year category winners exchanged tales of garden successes, trials and tribulations.

On to Hobart then, and Salamanca’s Handmark Galler y, where director Allanah Dopson had assembled an exhibition of new furniture and lighting

by Tasmanian design students. In local timbers such as celery top and Huon pine, the pieces were utterly desirable and reveal a rich seam of design talent on the Apple Isle. Some fabulous dining experiences and enjoyable walks rounded out an excellent tour of discovery.

Meanwhile, we edge closer to announcing the winner of our My Ideal House competition! With more than 80 entries to judge, a day was dedicated to shortlisting.

Architects Peter Cotton, Hannah Tribe, Judith O’Callaghan and Steve King led the discussion as our panel ‘blind judged’ the lot, narrowing the list to 30 then 10. The final review saw us agree on a top six and you can view their concept drawings and design intent on page 71.

From modular to small-on-the-block designs and view- and space-gaining plans, the finalists questioned the layout and form of the conventional family home and emerged with a re-imagining of what it could be, ticking off the key intentions outlined in our design scope: liveability, sustainability and flexibility among them.

It’s one thing to design a house to enter in a competition – quite another to see it built. With a $25,000 cash prize in the offing, the shortlisted teams, assisted by H&G’s My Ideal House partner, Mirvac, are finetuning their imaginative schemes ahead of final judging. Then, one home will rise from the block, igniting an exciting new era of affordable homes and highlighting the impact good design can have on everyday life. To quote a home owner from this issue: “We underestimated the impact [the renovation] would have on our lifestyle. It’s just so much easier to function in a well-designed home”.

Don’t miss June H&G, where we’ll unveil the My Ideal House winner, share the latest bathroom inspiration, and of course, all the magic from MIFGS.

CONTRIBUTORS

J O H N PAU L URIZAR Photographer A regular contributor to H&G, photographer and mid-century design fan, John Paul knows a thing or two about home design.

“One feature that really stands out to me when shooting homes is the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces,” he says.

“Our Australian climate is perfect for this.”

M E L I S S A H E AT H Creative director Even with 23 years experience under her belt H&G’s new creative director, Melissa, says she still relishes the thrill of designing. “I’m still learning and that keeps me challenged and excited every day. I love fashion, colour, fabrics and pattern and like to mix traditional with modern to create something unexpected.”

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YOUR H&G After putting the children to bed, I sat down to read the April issue of H&G and was delighted to see the Design Moment feature on Edna Walling. Having grown up in Scotland, I’m new to Edna’s history and style, but I recently came across a book about her, Gardens in Time by Jennie Churchill and Trisha Dixon, whom you quote in your story. It’s a lovely description of her designs and a glimpse into a pioneering female landscaper’s life.

Lynne McCormack, Petersham, NSW I recently subscribed to H&G and it’s now the most-read magazine in the house. My husband, who’s never previously shown an interest in or expressed an opinion on decor, will now hold up an issue of H&G at eye level, tap the page and say, “This would look great on that wall”. I smile and agree, while secretly imagining banging him on the head with the rolled-up magazine.

Leigh Gordon, Newport, Queensland

The upside of downsizing Congratulations to all the winners in the H&G Gardens of the Year Awards – your gardens are stunning! Having recently moved from a house with a big landscaped yard to an apartment, I dearly miss the joy of a garden. Your feature inspired me to purchase greenery for the smaller outdoor space that I now have. Thanks to you, I’ve discovered that a garden doesn’t have to

be on a grand scale but just a happy green space to nurture and enjoy.

Kirsty Polujan, Perth, WA

Planning stage Having moved to Brisbane from London 18 months ago with my family, I am about to fulfil a lifelong dream to build my own home. I was always a big fan of homes magazines back in the UK, but I must say, Australian House & Garden is my favourite of all. Each month it inspires me. I’ve collected plenty of ideas, many of which I have incorporated into my home design.

The kitchen special in March was just what I needed; I’ve added a built-in seat to the plans for my kitchen dining area after spotting one in your Beauty Treatment case study. I’m totally hooked on H&G and cannot wait for the next issue to hit the shelves.

Well done.

Geneve Gangemi, Brisbane, Queensland

WRITE IN TO WIN The author of every letter published receives $50.

Our favourite also wins a great prize. This month, Lynne McCormack of NSW wins two 60x60cm cushion covers in Mallee Gum and Firewheel, valued at $214, from Utopia Goods; www.utopiagoods.com. Email your letter to h&g@bauer-media.com.au with your full name and address or post to Your H&G, PO Box 4088, Sydney, NSW 1028.

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FLOWER OF THE MONTH AMARANTHUS Colours Lime green, burgundy, red, cerise, mustard and brown.

Shape Tassel-shaped flowers hanging in long cords from tall, straight stems. “The tassels look beautiful cascading from an arrangement,” says florist Myra Perez from My Violet.

Look for Vibrantly coloured flowers and straight stems without blemishes.

Best displayed “Amaranthus looks spectacular either on its own, en masse, or mixed with other blooms,” says Myra. “If you want a cascading arrangement, use a tall, weighty cylindrical vase. For a trailing filler, use a short glass or copper vase.” Try combining brown and burgundy amaranthus with natives such as banksias and flowering eucalyptus, or lime-green varieties with all-white blooms.

My Violet, Redfern, NSW; 0405 910 029 or www.my violet.com.au.

See Myra’s display using amaranthus on our Pinterest page in May.

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the palette We’re eager to update our homes in saffron, plum and hunter green, the plucked-from-nature shades that dominated the Maison&Objet fair in Paris.

Beautifully timed for the Australian autumn, they guide our colour palette this month and these love-to-have designer wares.

COLOUR CODE

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Thea Kuta powder-coated steel pendant light with wool shade, $4335, Spence & Lyda; www.spenceandlyda. com.au. Elitis cushions, from $225/each, and Elitis Itasca jute-lurex rug in Aqua, from $1020, Seneca Textiles; www. senecatextiles.com.au. Imo timber folding stool in Fir Green, about $559, Pinch; pinchdesign.com. Providence cotton throw in Yellow, $129, Freedom; www.freedom. com.au. Beijing cast-resin vases in Plum, from $245, Coco Republic: www. cocorepublic.com.au.

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Homecoming queen H&G interiors editor Kate Nixon unlocks the rich potential of her 1930s Sydney apartment.

S T ORY ALAANA COBON / S T Y L I N G K AT E NIXO N P H O T O G R A P H Y MAREE HOM ER

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Tim and Kate Nixon with son Henry in their light-filled living space. Walls painted in Dulux Lexicon Quarter help make the most of its northerly aspect. Custom sofa and armchairs, Busatti. Throw, Ondene. Bench ottoman in Busatti Zodiaco. Floor lamp, The Country Trader.

OPPOSITE / A beautifully composed scene sets the tone at the entry. The console top is an original marble mantelpiece from the apartment. Side table and cowhide, Busatti.

Clock, Top3 by Design. Coat rack and umbrella stand, Orson & Blake. Pendant light, Light Up. The photo, by Maree Homer, is a scene from Tim’s family property in rural NSW. Flowers and foliage throughout from Mandalay Flowers. FO R W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

A pendant light repurposed from a vintage gramophone horn hangs over a classic Knoll Saarinen table and Thonet No. 18 chairs.

The armchair was a roadside find, reupholstered in a zingy zebra print, while the Chinese altar table at left, from Harvey Norman, was the couple’s gift to themselves for their fifth (wood) anniversary. Table lamp, Busatti. Vase, Samantha Robinson Handmade Porcelain. Pendant light, The Country Trader.

Painting (right) by Ben Frost. Deer’s head needlework sculpture by Frédérique Morel.

FO R W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

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he previous incarnation of Tim and Kate Nixon’s apartment in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs could fairly be described as an ugly duckling.

That is, until Kate, H&G’s interiors editor and proprietor of Busatti textiles boutique and design consultancy, brought out the potential of this faded 1930s apartment by applying her flair for combining classic and quirky elements.

Kate and Tim bought the apartment in 2008. They celebrated the purchase of their first home with a picnic dinner of Champagne and pizza in the living room, then set to work removing musty old carpet, later restoring the cedar f loorboards to their original splendour. At this stage the pair moved in and began refining their design vision. Armed with torn-out magazine pages and printouts, as well as a desire to create an open and airy vibe, they committed to a renovation that would put everyday needs front of mind.

“We wanted our home to feel fresh, light and classic, with a contemporary edge,” says Kate. “We also wanted to solve layout, lighting and storage problems so the apartment would be a pleasure to live in.”

They achieved this by putting a lot of thought into details both large and small. Walls were knocked down, bathroom fittings refreshed and the kitchen completely renovated. The balcony was enclosed to create a sunroom/ study. New custom cabinetry throughout guarantees a place for everything, from bookshelves above doorways to wine storage and a work nook in the kitchen.

While all practical problems were solved, there’s been no compromise in aesthetic finesse. On entering the apartment, the sense of comfort and refinement is palpable. A closer look confirms that the quality of furnishings and finishes is what really sets this property apart, belying its modest 80m2 size. That’s evident in the Carrara marble used for the kitchen benchtop and bathroom vanity, the iconic Eero Saarinen Tulip table that’s the focal point of the living area, and in >

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‘Thoughtful joinery has solved many space problems and we love the sense of light and openness we’ve achieved.’

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ABOVE LEFT AND BOTTOM LEFT / “The kitchen was designed around the subway tiles with dark grout,” says Kate. These wrap around the windows and are laid up to the ceiling for an exaggerated sense of height and space.

Laminex cabinetry in Polar White. Bertazzoni oven and Methven mixer, Harvey Norman. Tiles, Bunnings. Ceramic vase, Maison et Jardin. Runner, Robyn Cosgrove.

ABOVE RIGHT / “I wanted to take advantage of the high ceilings and create a storage feature,” says Kate of the custom cabinetry that frames the doorway.

OPPOSITE / A desk nook is tucked next to the kitchen bench. Pressed-tin panels, Chippendale Restorations. Stools in Busatti Ararat cotton. Lamp, Pottery Barn (US). Drawing

by Roger Henry. FO R W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

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< the sumptuously upholstered ottomans and stools that provide a great deal of flexibility.

So well does this home function that not a lot changed with the arrival of son Henry, now two. Furnishing his room, previously a library, “was about working with things we already had, which is why it has more of a grown-up feel,” says Kate. With the addition of storage baskets and a timber dowel, the existing bookcase became the star of a suave nursery, while a pull-out change table was hidden in the wardrobe.

For this and the other rooms, Kate was able to apply experience gleaned from her dual careers, styling fabulous decorating features and homes for H&G and furnishing beautiful spaces for Busatti clients.

“The first thing I ask clients to do is to list their grievances – awkward corner pantries, exposed AV wires, a poorly configured wardrobe – so we can resolve them.

Then we play to the home’s strengths. In this apartment we had the luxury of high ceilings, so we brought in custom-built high shelves and floor-to-ceiling cabinetry.”

It’s just one of many elements in a design puzzle that is now satisfyingly solved, resulting in a thoroughly modern home for this urban family. “Walking through the door is coming home in every sense,” says Kate. # Busatti, Double Bay, NSW; (02) 9363 4318 or www.busatti.com.au.

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A whimsical animal theme runs through Henry’s room, previously a library. Bookcase, Town & Country Style.

Leander cot, Busatti. Pendant light, Elements I Love.

Rug, Cadrys. Giraffe artwork by Michael Commerford.

OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT AND RIGHT / In the study, Kate works at a desk from Glebe Antiques. Armchair, Coco Republic. Shelves, The Country Trader. Vase, Conley & Co. OPPOSITE, BOTTOM / The charming pheasant painting was another anniversary gift, commissioned from artist Mike Chavez. Bedhead, bedcovers and pendant light shade in Busatti fabrics. Throw, Ondene. Bedside table, La Maison.

FO R W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

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by Michael Commerford, Michael Commerford Gallery; mcgart.com.au. Box Frame steel and marble console table, $799, West Elm; www.westelm.com.au. Vivid woven basket, from $50, and Specimen glass bottle in Amber, $15, Freedom; www.freedom.com.au. No. 18 European beech chair in Dark Oak stain, from $215, Thonet. #

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From prolific Sydney designer Greg Natale comes the new Marmo range of mosaics, made from a medley of Italian marbles. “Stylistically, the pattern repeats are contemporary, but they consist of stones hewn from the earth that are classical and timeless. I’m excited about how people use these in their spaces,” says Natale.

Featuring his signature geometric patterning, the mosaics are supplied in 30x30cm sheets and start at $329/m², Greg Natale Design; > www.gregnatale.com.

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H&G B R I G H T I DE A S Puzzle solved T he G if t Co lle ct ive a l l ows gue s t s t o po o l tog e t he r fo r a s pe cia l o c c as io n t o buy a ‘piece’ of one large g i f t, s uch a s t his a r m cha ir f ro m Co co Re public; www.t he gif t c o l l ect ive .co m.

Ha n g it ! Coat season is just around the corner. Get prepared with the new NM Play timber coat rack, $100, by Normann Copenhagen. Top3 by Design; www.top3.com.au.

P OW E R U P Nederlander Marjan Van Aubel’s Current window (above) ofers a brilliant take on stained glass. ”Dye-sensitive cells in the coloured glass generate electricity from daylight,” says Marjan. You can then plug in your devices via USB ports in the window ledge. marjanvanaubel.com.

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PAT T E R N P L AY The restrained prints of the Mimou Artisan II wallpaper range saw it win a 2016 Elle Decoration Swedish Design Award. $258/10m roll from Scandinavian Wallpaper & Décor; www.wallpaperdecor.com.au.

O n a l i m b Brisb ane arti st and Etsy seller Emily Engel i s th e b rai ns b eh ind th is speckled-egg w allh anging. “I cast each plaster egg b y h and, from a mould made from an egg lai d b y my Engli sh game h en,” sh e says. “T h e eggs are th en h and-painted and h ung on a casuarina b ranch .”

Every w allh angi ng i s made to order; th e one sh ow n h ere i s $57. S earch Kub erstore on Etsy or go to w w w.kub erstore.com.

I N T O T H E F O L D Finnish and Japanese design sensibilities dovetail in Issey Miyake’s collection for Iittala. Japan’s Prince of Pleats has dreamt up a gorgeous range of ceramics, glass and home textiles that are designed to make their owner pause and enjoy the moment.

They’re not available in Australia yet but check out the Iittala X Issey Miyake collection at www.iittala.com.

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C a s h m e re c r u s h Curl up in com fort on the new Loop arm chair, desig ned and m ade in Melbourne by Sp ace to Create. Up hols tered in a felted wool-cashm ere fabric, i t comes in a range of soft tones. $129 5 ; www.s p acetocreate.co.

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Big-screen style to try at home.

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SCENE STEALERS Fanned by creative genius and big budgets, movie sets are brimming with decorating inspiration. Try these stellar looks.

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THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL

Stylist’s assistants Sarah Maloney, Pamela Dimos, Lauren Esplin, Danielle El Helou, Krista Walker, Ben Woodbury, Melinda Woodford.

“Usually when I’m making a movie, what I have in mind first ... is how we can stage the scenes to bring them to life in the most interesting way.” Wes Anderson, director FROM LEFT French timber salon doors, $3850, Elements I Love. ON WALL from left Still Life of Mushrooms oil painting, $1950 (framed), The Country Trader. Visual Comfort Elkins bronze and brass double wall sconce with paper shades, $1000/each, Laura Kincade. Edwardian gilded mirror, $75, and Mushrooms by Leo Gieoly oil painting, $3600, The Country Trader. French Gold gilt salon mirror, $1450, Maison et Jardin.

Assorted vintage Louis Vuitton trunks, POA, Vintage Luggage Company. Timothy Oulton Paris oxidised-brass trunk, $2295, Coco Republic. Moreno timber console, $419, La Maison. ON CONSOLE, TOP SHELF Kilt Ra ribbed-aluminium bowl, $82, and ribbed-glass vase, $106, My Brother Albert. Mixed faux-peony bouquets, $31/each, Florabelle. MIDDLE SHELF Turn of the Century leather-bound books, $175/ bundle, The Country Trader. BOTTOM SHELF Vintage books, $75/three, Elements I Love. Aluminium bowl, $47, My Brother Albert. Elephant’s Foot Bohkara wool rug (3.8x3m), $1950, Persian Rugs.

Wall painted Endure Interior Low Sheen in In The Pink, $41/L, Taubmans.

PREVIOUS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Wild turkey feather, $14/two, Table Tonic. Acanthus Leaf Spiral plaster wall art, $595, The Country Trader. Designers Guild Seraphina II cotton fabric in Charcoal, $220/m, Radford. Panel White wallpaper, $76/m2, Scandinavian Wallpaper & Décor.

Rivoli nylon-cotton-polyester fabric, from $313/m, Mokum. Shell brass dish, $200, Conley & Co. Background painted Endure Interior Low Sheen in In The Pink, $41/L, Taubmans. All other items, stylist’s own.

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MIDNIGHT IN PARIS “We shot on location in the Bristol hotel. We changed things according to the script – lights, curtains – dressing it with props and flowers.”

Anne Seibel, production designer

FROM LEFT Style #5 vintage French timber carver chair with linen upholstery, $3850/pair, LuMu Interiors. French Gold velvet cushion, $119, Maison et Jardin. Oly Isabelle mirror and metal candle sconces, $495/each, Coco Republic. Curtains in Designers Guild Seraphina II cotton in Charcoal, $220/m, Radford. Sheer curtain, custom-made by Culminare, in Filigree Supreme polyester, $28/m, Basford Brands. Malval timber desk, $839, La Maison. ON DESK from left Circular mirrored tray, $100, and antiqued-silver glass footed jar with lid, $80, and squat jar with lid, $70, all Conley & Co. Hexagonal glass box, $175, The Country Trader. Byredo Gypsy Water eau de parfum, $173 (50ml), Mecca Cosmetica. Aerin gold and brass jewellery box, $1059, Cavit & Co. Crystal glass vase, $289, Maison et Jardin. Faux-peony bushes, $58/each, Florabelle. Thraldon Park Manor Street Art timber dining chair, $550, Culminare. Chair upholstered in Designers Guild Seraphine II cotton (seat), $220/m, Radford, and Premium cotton gingham (back), $13/m, Spotlight. Habitat Collection Softborne nylon carpet in Bombay, $87/m2, Cavalier Bremworth.

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French Provincial bedhead with cotton-blend upholstery in Sago, $2250, Bedhead Design. ON BED from rear Palais cotton pillowcases in Dune, $130/ pair, Sheridan. Black velvet cushion, $98, Maison et Jardin. Palais cotton pillowcase in Midnight, $130/pair, Sheridan. Cushion, custom-made by Culminare, in Designers Guild Seraphina II cotton fabric, $220/m, Radford. Donna Di Coppe linen-cotton cushions with lace trim, $180/each, Busatti. French Gold velvet cushion, $119, Maison et Jardin. Palais queen-size cotton flat sheet in Midnight, $290, Sheridan. Custom-made queen-size coverlet in Designers Guild Seraphina II, $250, and Thraldon Park Manor Circus timber ottoman with cotton seat, $450, Culminare. ON OTTOMAN Nickel tray with rings, $325, Conley & Co. Silhouette glass decanter, $90, and Double Old Fashion glass tumblers, $50/pair, Krosno. Cashmere slippers, $190, Busatti. Timber side table with bluestone top, $975, The Country Trader. ON BEDSIDE TABLE from top Aerin Square Edge porcelain bowl, $474, Cavit & Co. Glass vase, $69, Maison et Jardin. Kusudama origami ball, $69, Busatti. Ribbed-glass bowl, $110, and vintage tin books, $60/set of six, My Brother Albert. ON WALL Pharmacy Log prints, $585/each (framed), Laura Kincade. East Borne brass wall sconce with linen shade, $325, Emac & Lawton. Acanthus Leaf Spiral plaster wall art, $595, The Country Trader. Screen covered in Timbuktu linen-blend fabric in Silver, from $206/m, Mokum. FOR WHERE TO BUY, SEE PAGE 186.

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H&G DE C O R AT I N G THE GREAT GATSBY “[Director] Baz Luhrmann is a visualist; he will always have a very particular mental picture for how he wants to see a story come to life.”

Catherine Martin, production designer

FROM LEFT Antique mirrored and brass-plated console, from $3784, Bloomingdales Lighting.

Striped glass bulb decanter, $175, Conley & Co. Faux phalaenopsis orchids in pot, $1369, Florabelle. Oly Kaleidoscope metal mirror, $2295, Coco Republic. Roar+Rabbit swivel chairs with velvet upholstery, $1299/each, West Elm. Oly Yves metal side tables with agate tops, $3895/each, Coco Republic. ON SIDE TABLES from left Oleria French Pear Statement candle in footed bowl, $199, and Morrocan Spice candle in bowl, $95, Busatti. Blown-glass lamps, $780/each, and linen shades, $220/each, Imagine This. Shell brass dish, $200, Conley & Co. Frosted cut-glass vase, $198, My Brother Albert. Empire brass chandelier, $2250, Emac & Lawton. All That Glitters XII (left) and All That Glitters VIII by Dorryce Rock paintings, $4000/each, Art2Muse Gallery. Thraldon Park Manor East Egg threeseater sofa upholstered in Mokum Rivoli nylon-cotton-polyester in Ivory, $8500, Culminare. ON SOFA from left Eldorado linen-cotton cushion in Antique Pink, $280, and Piquet Santiago linen-cotton cushion in Cream, $180, Busatti. Embroidered cotton-linen-polyester cushion cover, $90, Zara Home. Giglio linencotton cushion in Antique Pink, $220, Busatti.

Loren linen-blend ottoman, $599, Freedom.

Mirrored tray, $150, Emac & Lawton. ON TRAY from left Crown glass votives, $45/each, Conley & Co. Gold glass votive, $23, Maison et Jardin.

Nickel and glass votive, $22, My Brother Albert.

Emma brass occasional chairs with poly-cotton seats, $2085/each, Contents International Design.

Megan Hess The Palazzo Jewels wool-bamboo rug (2.5m diameter), $6810, Designer Rugs. Curtains, custom-made by Culminare, in Filigree Supreme polyester, $28/m, Basford Brands. Walls painted Eggshell Acrylic in Irish Linen, $44/L, Porter’s Paints. FO R W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

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FROM REAR Custom wallpaper, from $85/m2, Design To Print. Dang 2 Door powder-coated steel and oak two-drawer console, $3199, Blu Dot. ON CONSOLE from left Corio glass and leather bottles, $13 (16cm), and $15 (20cm), Freedom. Riviere leather magazine holder, $662, Cavit & Co. Glass shadow boxes, $50/each, My Brother Albert. Helvetica office chair with linen upholstery, $599, West Elm. Buddy metal and timber pendant lights, $89/each, Life Interiors. Strut powder-coated steel table with polyurethane top, $1299, Blu Dot. ON TABLE from left Concrete vase, $70, Domayne. Diptyque Baies Noire candle, $118, Mecca Cosmetica. 12-inch MacBook, from $1999, Apple. Santorini Marquina marble tray, $199, James Lane. ON TRAY from left Leha pearl box, $65, Conley & Co (lid not shown). Syr.Simplex glass bottle, $6, My Brother Albert. Kartell Louis Ghost polycarbonate chairs, $530/each, Space. Morocco wool rug (2.4x3m), $5540, The Rug Establishment. Odemis terracotta urn, $660, LuMu Interiors. Faux fiddle-leaf fig tree (2m), $621, Florabelle.

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THE INTERN “I see a house as a lead character in a movie. It tells you so much about a person.” Nancy Meyers, director CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT Flexform Feelgood chair with removable fabric cover, $7580, Fanuli. Byron steel coffee table with marble top, $699, and Santorini marble vase, $299, James Lane. Faux peonies, $30/each, Florabelle. Papillionaire Bicycles Classic bicycle, from $599, Omafiets Dutch Bicycles. Panel White wallpaper, $76/m2, Scandinavian Wallpaper & Décor. Aeronautic Blueprint, $750 (framed), Coco Republic. Motti brass three-seater sofa with cotton-linenviscose upholstery, from $3200, MCM House.

Zodiaco Rigato (stripe) linen-cotton cushion, $210, Busatti. Ekko cotton cushion, $50, Freedom. Custom wallpaper, from $85/m2, Design To Print (behind sofa). Jonathan Adler Bridget wool kilim (3.4x3.9m), $3795, Coco Republic. Arc metal wall-mounted lamp with polyester shade, $360, My Brother Albert. #

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SWATCH POWER Take the edge of the coming chill with cosseting soft furnishings in alluring autumnal colours.

CITY SCAPES Ruby red and fuchsia give an urban space an instant lift. Jewel tones look chic when teamed with monochrome prints.

OPPOSITE 1 / Designers Guild Kalahari polyester in Charcoal, $141/m, Radford.

2 / Lattice cotton-polyester-acrylic in Domino, $99/m, James Dunlop Textiles.

3 / Diane Von Furstenburg for Kravet Oblixe Band viscose-cotton trim in Beet, POA, Elliott Clarke. 4 / Windchime cotton tassel in Musk, $8, No Chintz. 5 / Diane Von Furstenburg for Kravet Animal Ikat cotton in Beet, POA, Elliott Clarke. 6 / Camel Blanket polyester ribbon, $11/m, No Chintz.

7 / Cumulus wool-nylon in Lipstick, $130/m, Warwick Fabrics. 8 / De Le Cuona Liquid velvet in Opera, POA, Boyac. 9 / Giglio linen in Candy Pink/Cream, $340/m, Busatti.

10 / Thibaut Yukata Batik Sunbrella fabric in Charcoal, POA, Boyac. 11 / Melograno linen-cotton in Candy Pink, $150/m, Busatti. 12 / Shiny acrylic four-hole button in Raspberry, $3, No Chintz. 13 / De Le Cuona Saxon Cloth linen in Sail, POA, Boyac. 14 / Dominique Kieffer by Rubelli Drops cotton in Rose, $345/m, South

Pacific Fabrics. 15 / 5cm Brush cotton fringe in Pink, $13/m, No Chintz. 16 / Designers Guild Zaragoza acrylic-polyester in Cassis, $164/m, Radford. 17 / Martyn Lawrence Bullard Cornelius linen in Fog, $318/m, Tigger Hall Design. 18 / Osborne & Little Ombre Tassel polyester fringe in Colour 06, $189/m, Seneca Textiles.

19 / Galbraith & Paul Tusk linen in Pink Wash, $340/m, Tigger Hall Design.

20 / Dominique Kieffer by Rubelli Velours Tresse cotton in Violet, $625/m, South Pacific Fabrics. 21 / De Le Cuona Casablanca linen in Bay, POA, Boyac. 2 2 / Small viscose-rayon key tassels in Oyster (left) and Linen, $10/each, Castle Trimmings.

23 / Matthew Williamson at Osborne & Little Rumba viscose-poly-cotton in Colour 11, from $286/m, Seneca Textiles.

24 / Matthew Williamson at Osborne & Little Miramar polyester-viscose-linen in Colour 01, from $285/m, Seneca Textiles.

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PAINT SWATCHES from top Murowash in Old White, from $38/L, Murobond Paint. Interior Expressions in Impact, $39/L, Haymes Paint.

Cashmere in Plum Dandy, $49/946ml, Sherwin Williams. Endure Interior in Piccadilly, $47/L, Taubmans.

Flowers by The Flower Era. Stylist’s assistant Sarah Maloney. Paint colours are reproduced as accurately as printing processes allow.

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‘Capture the beauty of the ocean in all shades from azure to bottle green.

Accents picked from the foreshore bring freshness to the overall palette.’ Justine Hugh-Jones, interior designer

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OPPOSITE 1 / Kelly Wearstler for Lee Jofa

Paint colours are reproduced as accurately as printing processes allow.

Sand Strie linen in Chiffon, POA, Elliott Clarke. 2 / Matthew Williamson at Osborne & Little Zamba viscose-cotton-linenpolyester in Colour 11, from $312/m, Seneca Textiles. 3 / Mokum Equator viscose-cottonpolyester in Ocean, $159/m, James Dunlop Textiles. 4 / Designers Guild Racine cotton-viscose in Ocean, $351/m, Radford.

5 / James Malone Sofia viscose-cottonpolyester in Neptuno, $260/m, The Textile Company. 6 / Matthew Williamson at Osborne & Little Salsa viscose-cottonpolyester in Colour 11, from $211/m, Seneca Textiles. 7 / Opal shell button, $7, No Chintz. 8 / Villages cotton canvas in Indigo, POA, Walter G. 9 / James Malone Jazz polyester-linen in Electric, $180/m, The Textile Company. 10 / Dominique Kieffer by Rubelli Gaufres viscose-linen in Laguna, $345/m, South Pacific Fabrics.

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in Teal & Oyster, $43/m, Castle Trimmings.

12 / Kravet TA5322 acrylic trim in Colour 355, POA, Elliott Clarke. 13 / Matthew Williamson at Osborne & Little Miramar polyester-viscose-linen in Colour 13, from $285/m, Seneca Textiles. 14 / Martyn Lawrence Bullard Taman Paisley linen in Blue, $281/m, Tigger Hall Design. 15 / Turks Head viscose-rayon key tassel in Pine Green, $14, Castle Trimmings. 16 / Thibaut Ikat Stripe linen-cotton in Teal, POA, Boyac.

17 / Martyn Lawrence Bullard Kabba Kabba linen in Yellow, $281/m, Tigger Hall Design. 18 / Matt Cobalt acrylic button, $1.50, No Chintz. 19 / Dominique Kieffer

by Rubelli Défilé linen in Laguna, $285/m, South Pacific Fabrics. 20 / Havana cotton in Indigo Light, POA, Walter G. 21 / Cut silk-cotton fringe in Navy, $25/m, Busatti.

2 2 / Dedar Splendido viscose-cotton-silk in Malachite, $365/m, South Pacific Fabrics.

23 / Osborne & Little Ombre Pleated viscosepolyester fringe in Colour 01, from $135/m, Seneca Textiles. 24 / Mokum Molokai viscose-acrylic-polyester-jute-linen in Gold, $239/m, James Dunlop Textiles.

25 / Night and Day Kula polyester-acrylic in Nautical, $109/m, Emily Ziz Style Studio.

For similar scissors, try The Society Inc. FO R W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

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PAINT SWATCHES from top Wash & Wear 101 in Wakefield, $46/L, Dulux. Interior Expressions in Slumber, $39/L, Haymes Paint.

Inside Lime Paint in Aquamarine, $35/L, Bauwerk. Endure Interior in Warm Glow, $47/L, Taubmans.

H&G DE C O R AT I N G EARTH BOUND An earthy, almost tribal, palette of tan and burnt orange, complemented by touches of indigo, creates warmth in any space.

OPPOSITE 1 / Antico Casentino linen in Ocra/Taupe, $360/m, Busatti. 2 / Tiverton cotton-linen in Delft, $110/m, Warwick Fabrics. 3 / Matthew Williamson at Osborne & Little Rumba viscose-poly-cotton in Colour 03, from $286/m, Seneca Textiles.

4 / Mokum Zebre viscose-linen-polyester in Copper, $179/m, James Dunlop Textiles.

5 / Carolina Irving Aegean Stripe linen in Tobacco/Onyx, $346/m, Tigger Hall Design.

6 / Lustrell Ostrich PVC-polyesterpolyurethane in Saddle, $76/m, Warwick Fabrics. 7 / Pedro polyester-linen in Terracotta, $66/m, Warwick Fabrics.

8 / Night and Day Kula polyester-acrylic in Spice, $109/m, Emily Ziz Style Studio.

9 / Buffalo Horn acrylic toggle, $6, No Chintz. 10 / Venetian silk-cotton trim in Gold, $55/m, Busatti. 11 / Dedar Splendido viscose-cotton-silk in Pumpkin, $365/m, South Pacific Fabrics. 12 / Scratchy cotton in

Charcoal, $53/m, No Chintz. 13 / Enamelled shell two-hole button in Ivory, $3, No Chintz.

14 / 2-inch Cut cotton fringe in Yellow, $18/m, No Chintz. 15 / Kelly Wearstler for Lee Jofa Agate linen in Taupe/Gold, POA, Elliott Clarke. 16 / Turkish cotton tassel in Sunset, from $7, No Chintz. 17 / Garrett Leather Checkerboard woven leather, from $1030/m, South Pacific Fabrics. 18 / De Le Cuona Expedition wool-linen in Kilimanjaro, POA, Boyac. 19 / William Yeoward Chesari viscose-linen in Indigo, $206/m, Radford.

20 / C&C Milano Palea Rigato linen-cottonviscose in Spelt, $280/m, South Pacific Fabrics.

21 / Victoria Larson Stardust linen-cotton in Chocolate on Natural, $178/m, Emily Ziz Style Studio. 2 2 / Portofino hand-tied acetatecotton tassel fringe in Oro, $60/m, Castle Trimmings. 23 / Antoine d’Albiousse Destombes Woodstock linen in Blue Gris, POA, Boyac. 24 / Hill Brown Rousseau linen-jute in Brown, $448/m, The Textile Company. 25 / Barbara Barry for Kravet T30452 viscose-acrylic-acetate trim in Colour 616, POA, Elliott Clarke. 26 / Mokum Timbuktu linen-polyester in Copper, $199/m, James Dunlop Textiles. For similar scissors, try The Society Inc. For similar bells, try Father Rabbit.

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PAINT SWATCHES from top Porter’s Eggshell Acrylic in Nude, $44/L, Porter’s Paints. Cashmere in Outgoing Orange, $49/946ml, Sherwin Williams. Murowash in Spice, from $38/L, Murobond Paint. Inside Lime Paint in Hellebore, $35/L, Bauwerk.

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DINING Bring beautiful basics to the table with the Australian House & Garden range of homewares, available exclusively at Myer.

Ceramics in a natural palette mingle with linen, wood and white for modern dining with a smart-casual feel. ON CHAIRS clockwise from left Ireby cushion in Blue (50x50cm), $49.95, Carlisle throw in Grey (130x180cm), $59.95, and Edgecumbe cushion in Seafoam (45x45cm), $59.95. ON TABLE clockwise from left Grace raw-edge dinner plates, $16.95/each, side plates, $14.95/each and cereal bowls, $14.95/each. Salt and pepper set, $54.95. Kiama oak salad bowl (32x7.5cm), $89.95. Kiama salad server set, $24.95. Gibson etched stemless glasses, $9.95/each.

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A CUT ABOVE There’s nothing like these gems for adding texture and sparkle to an interior. From hand-hewn and highly polished crystal to homewares inspired by slivers of stone, it’s clear this is a look that rocks.

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6 / Jonathan Adler Crawford lacquer cabinet with brass and lucite handles, $6995, Coco Republic; www.cocorepublic.com.au. 7 / Suncatcher glass doorknob, $11, Few and Far; www.fewandfar.com.au. 8 / Mario Luca Giusti Milly synthetic-crystal tumbler in Amber, $45, Italian Luxury Group; www.italianluxurygroup.com.au. 9 / Kristina Dam Stone poster in Druzy Crystal (50x70cm), $89, Norr Design; www.norrdesign.com. au. 10 / Pulki sterling silver, 18ct gold plate and smoky quartz bangle, $159, Kerry Rocks; kerryrocks.com.au. #

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At the recent Maison&Objet show in Paris, an eclectic line-up of exhibitors floated stylish ideas for the sanctuary that is home, writes Lisa Green.

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Designers, savvy retailers, craters, dreamers and artisans love to visit this popular home-decor fair, with its abundant side attractions. And if the mood in the City of Light was a little subdued, fairgoers were treated to delights aplenty, leaving Paris with views affirmed: that home is a sanctuary, a place to be creative, nurture your spirit and to layer with things you love.

‘An unmistakeable air of whimsy contributes to the French aesthetic. Many local brands are collaborating with offshore crafters to create unique and beautiful ranges.’

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PIERRE FREY 27 rue du Mail The music was pumping, the Champagne flowed and the world’s best designers poured in. Wallpapers and trims line the walls of the showroom and a treasured archive of 16th-century Pierre Frey textiles is kept in the vaulted stone basement.

GP&J BAKER + KRAVET + BRUNSCHWIG & FILS + MULBERRY HOME 8 rue de Mail Scented candles, gilt sconces, contemporary lamps and chandeliers are the jewellery in this showroom. High ceilings make for generous drops of textiles, including the new luxurious Mulberry Wild Geese velvet. Green and teal velvets on upholstery were a common thread.

OSBORNE & LITTLE 7 rue de Furstemberg An eye-catching window display featured a lone Louis chair upholstered in a geometric print in apple green. Full curtains in O&L Yolanta and a striking black-and-white rug set up a dynamic scene.

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‘Wintry streets were lit with giant lanterns wrapped in fabrics from all the key ranges. This created a beautifully romantic glow.’ Charlotte Coote, interior designer

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT QT Chillax chair by Stellar Works, Living Edge; www.livingedge.com.au. Sisal Collection by Valentina Hoyos; valentinahoyosaristizabal.com. Imo folding stool, Pinch; pinchdesign.com. Eldvarm fire tools and wood basket, Top3

by Design; top3.com.au. Soda Designers for Ligne Roset Desdemona bed, Domo; domo.com.au. Miller chair and ottoman, Functionals; functionals.eu. Parosol 3 vessels, Pulpo; pulpoproducts.com.

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‘ We buy leather furniture from a French supplier, Duvivier, which collaborates with iconic Parisian fashion house Hermès for its furniture range.’

Jane Novembre, Domo

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Sika Icons Madame Chair

by Nana Ditzel, Domo; domo.com.au. Sfera AIR vessels, Objects Collection; www.ricordi-sfera.com. The Moor wool-viscose rug by All The Way To Paris, & Tradition; www.andtradition.com.

Connect pine cabinet, Made by Woood; www.woood.nl.

Duvivier Centquatre leather two-seater sofa, Domo. Fumi table lamps by Harry Thaler, Pulpo; pulpoproducts.com.

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FAIR FAVOURITES Hardware Maison Vervloet.

The upcoming collaboration with India Mahdavi gets me super excited!

Glassware Henry Dean.

The bespoke art-like pieces were my favourite.

Lighting The Fumi lights from Pulpo (pictured far left) and Nahoor Limelight’s K&W Light.

Ceramics Elena Salmistraro for Bosa.

Unique pieces Jaime Hayon’s pieces for Bosa and Imperfettolab.

DESIGNER SHOWROOMS India Mahdavi There are two showrooms – both on rue las Cases, at numbers 3 and 19.

Don’t forget to check out the accessory store… Trés cute!

Eric Schmitt I had a religious experience in this atelier!

By appointment only and very worthwhile.

Pouenat Incredible wall panelling and metalwork.

Alexandra won a trip to Maison&Objet with her Room of the Year in H&G’s Top 50 Rooms of 2015.

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Made from Jesmonite, the limited-edition Nim coffee table references lava, stone and weather. Pinch; pinchdesign.com.

‘We experienced so many ‘pinch me’ moments during our trip to Paris. As interior designers, it is a delight to be able to step into the ateliers and workrooms of those we admire from afar to see firsthand how they create.’

Alexandra Donohoe, interior designer

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JADE NOTTAGE Interior architect, TomMarkHenry

Produced by Christina Gee. Styling by Ashley Pratt. Photograph by John Paul Urizar. Artwork by Kristina Krogh.

Jade, her husband Trent, and their baby son Phoenix live in Glebe, in Sydney’s inner west, in a home that blends heritage and modern.

JA DE’S FAVE TH I NGS Mirror A housewarming gift from my parents, bought at La Maison. Cofee table From Globe West. The touch of marble really makes the living room. Marbled bowl (below) by Milly Dent, was a gift from a dear friend. Book Ilse Crawford’s Home is Where the Heart Is. Restaurant Sokyo. I’m obsessed with Japanese food!

Film Man on Fire. A powerful film about love and sacrifice.

My ideal day Going out for breakfast followed by a day spent at a calm beach with my family and our dogs.

It sounds simple but now we have a baby, it’s these quiet days that I cherish. With a young family, I walk to a lot of places with Phoenix in the pram, which is really nice. When he’s older, the local playgrounds will no doubt be regular haunts.

See Jade’s work at www.tommarkhenry.com.

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Award-winning Aussie designer Tom Skeehan (pictured) has joined the illustrious roster at Stylecrat.

Hoshi, his new collection of Japanese-influenced furniture, includes an armchair, bench seat and sofa. Shown here in American ash, the pieces are also available in walnut or Japanese Black stains, and a choice of leather or fabric upholstery. Armchair (right), $4500, bench (below), $3800; www.stylecrat. com.au.

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overs of Scandi design would be hard-pressed to find a better place to indulge their passion than the recent Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair.

The 40,000 visitors had more than 700 stalls to peruse, with some 80 per cent of these from around Scandinavia. Always a favourite for its classic mid-century refinement, Danish brand Carl Hansen & Son presented the CH26 (above), a never-before-produced Hans Wegner design from 1950 that will be available locally through Cult later this year. Another standout was the gorgeous Hedwig chair by Swedish brand Gärsnäs (left) – the smooth arc of the rear leg and sling-style leather seat and backrest drew many oohs and aahs. On the homewares front, we loved Normann Copenhagen’s Geo pitchers (inset) and delightful Norm 06 flower pendant lights (top). Just perfect in that simple, Scandi way.

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LET US BE THE JUDGE UK interiors duo Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan (right) will be calling the shots on Reno Rumble this season. Catch the new judges on the homemakeover show every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7.30pm on Channel Nine.

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Woolf Fisher and Maurice Paykel found F&P in New Zealand.

Innovative insulated liners increase the eiciency of fridges.

Gentle Annie, the first ‘smart drive’ washer, is launched.

CENTURY VIBE OF KING LIVING S NEW CANYON DINING RANGE. TABLE (120CM), $3180, AND CHAIRS $655/EACH WWW KINGLIVING.COM.AU.

Great yarn Head over to Hub Furniture Lighting Living to see Danskina’s new range of handmade, made-to-order rugs. POA; www.hubfurniture.com.

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Perfect imperfect Design writer Karen McCartney talks to us about her latest book, a collaboration with stylist Glen Proebstel and photographer Sharyn Cairns.

Tell us about the book’s concept.

The book’s founding principal is the Japanese idea of wabi-sabi, which advocates that beauty is found in imperfection, the authentic and impermanence.

We wanted to explore this aesthetic in a way that didn’t lose sight of living in the 21st century, where designers are merging digital technology with the handmade.

What inspired the book? We live in such a prescribed world, where perfection is celebrated. There was real joy in examining oddities and imperfections.

Why is imperfection important today? There is something

powerful in surrendering and letting an element of serendipity slip into the process so the outcome has an element of the unknown.

Which space appealed to you most? I am proud that this book is full of fascinating people. I feel so attached to them all – though I do love Nectar Efkarpidis’ Canberra apartment for its sheer energy.

Perfect Imperfect ($59.99, Murdoch Books).

Feath er your nest for ch illy w eath er ah ead w ith a cush ion or th ree from Rapee’s autumn/ w i nter collection. T h e textured fab rics are a deligh t to snuggle into. www.rapee.com.au. #

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The DishDrawer debuts to instant worldwide acclaim.

Frost-free fridges with ActiveSmart technology launched.

The CoolDrawer fridge follows in the footsteps of the DishDrawer.

Fisher & Paykel Experience Centre opens in Sydney.

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ALVAR AALTO A humane philosophy guided this Modernist architect and furniture designer and his era-defining creations, writes Chris Pearson.

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1933 Stool 60’s unique bent legs became the distinctive feature of all Aalto furniture.

1936 The simple lines of the Tea Trolley 901.

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1937 The Savoy vase is still in production, and is considered a classic design.

1937 Lounge Chair 43 also debuted at the Paris World Fair.

Given Artek and the Savoy vase are celebrating their eighth decade, these octogenarians are remarkably spry.

The Savoy, arguably the most iconic vase ever, has been produced by Iittala in every colour of the rainbow and size – the current catalogue features more than 40 options. Aalto’s designs for Artek are available in more than 60 countries, from Sydney to Stockholm, Seattle to Seoul.

But Australians are most fond of the classic Stool 60 and Chair 66, # says Lance.

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elsinki, 1936: Finnish architect and designer Hugo Alvar Aalto was making sketches in his studio for a curvaceous glass vase, an entry for glass-makers Iittala at the Paris World Fair. At first his freehand designs had sharp curves, which couldn’t be created with existing moulding techniques, so he sotened them, making them more flowing.

Where he derived his inspiration for the free-form vase is unclear. While some speculate it may have been Finland’s coastline, his sketches were titled ‘Eskimo Woman’s Leather Breeches’. As well as the Fair of 1937, Aalto specified the vase for Helsinki’s luxurious Restaurant Savoy, hence the name Savoy vase.

He was a busy man. In 1935 he co-founded furniture company Artek, the name combining ‘art’ and ‘technology’.

Its stated aim was to foster humane and innovative design using cutting-edge manufacturing and Modernist principles.

But its immediate goal was to satisfy demand for the furniture Aalto had already designed; he had been shaping sinuous forms in timber, too. A fan of Thonet’s bentwood chairs, he had taken to moulding birch and plywood into chairs and tables. In 1932, he created arguably his most famous piece, the cantilevered birchwood Armchair 41 for the Paimio Sanatorium. Designed for tuberculosis patients who needed to sit for long periods, the Paimio was

unadorned and embodied sweeping curves, just like the Savoy vase.

Aalto also exploited the flexibility and resilience of bent wood to create, in 1933, the three-legged Stool 60; in 1935, the High Chair K65 and High Stool 64; in 1932, cantilevered chairs such as the Armchair 42 and in 1936 the Armchair 400; in 1935, a range of dining chairs and tables and in 1937 the Lounge Chair 43.

The Tea Trolley 901 of 1936, with white laminated oversized toy-town wheels contrasting with the birch frame, showed his whimsical side as well as a commitment to pure, functional design.

Meanwhile, he designed commercial and apartment buildings, of which about 300 were built throughout Scandinavia as well as in the US, Italy and Germany. As with his furniture and vase, they boasted clean, flowing and uncluttered lines. There was little adornment, with the structure becoming the decoration.

Sydney retailer Anibou has carried Artek since 1988 and has sold Iittala products for 20 years. “Aalto was a pioneer of the Modernist movement and his philosophy of responsible consumption, that things should be designed to last, remains relevant today,” says director Alex Lance.

“There is also a modesty to his designs, a purity. They are works of art.”

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Mardi Doherty How does a top interior designer’s day unfold? Tag along to find out.

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he daily agenda is always full for Melbourne interior designer Mardi Doherty. After 20 years in the field, she launched Doherty Design Studio (DDS) in 2014 and deftly balances this dynamic practice with family life.

Mardi grew up near Apollo Bay in southwestern Victoria and attributes her career choice to a childhood spent building cubbyhouses, making bark sculptures and discovering the work of the artist Wassily Kandinsky, whose “unexpected compositions and combinations of colours” still fascinate her. She studied at RMIT and worked in London before returning to Melbourne, steadily building her portfolio and reputation. >

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Mardi, her husband Trent and their daughters Bonnie, seven (left), and Chilli, nine, and live in Yarraville, a suburb in Melbourne’s inner west, near a pocket of parkland that feels a little bit country. Their weatherboard cottage is earmarked for renovation, set to commence later this year.

“Trent and I both run our own businesses and with our girls, life is very full,” says Mardi.

8 0 m WALK TO SCHOOL Mardi walks the girls to school three days a week, through the park and across a creek. “It takes about eight minutes, but I allow half an hour,” says Mardi. “I like the girls to have time to explore and discover things on their way to school. It’s a special part of my day.”

‘One day, I’d love to design a church in an amazing rural or coastal location. I’ve always had a fascination with religious architecture.’

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At the launch of collaborative exhibition, Habbot x Emma Lipscombe.

“I like to attend a gallery opening or industry event every week. I’m always inspired by the pieces and engage with people at these events.”

Mardi relishes the chance to see DDS’s completed projects primped for photography. “It’s so rewarding to see our designs come to life, and see a completed home being used and loved.”

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“Site visits are a favourite part of my job,” says Mardi, pictured with builder David Horne. “I love the sense of anticipation.”

“My design team is a constant source of inspiration,” says Mardi.

“I love workshopping ideas.” Here, she discusses a farmhouse project with designer Samantha Deacon and, below, brainstorms with Sam and DDS associate Michelle Evans on mirror designs. Dozens of deep drawers filled with materials help fuel their discussions.

1pm CAFE THINKTANK, HAWTHORN “Sometimes I slip away to a cafe for some quiet time, to help me think about a design.” Here, Mardi is sketching designs for a range of mirrors for Grazia & Co.

‘Australia has so many talented designers and architects. I’m constantly amazed and challenged by the creativity of my peers.’

L I G H T T H E WAY Transform your home into a comfortable, ambient retreat with a selection of portable floor and table lamps from Bunnings.

A vintage-style globe gives this geometric styled table lamp a funky edge.

Perfect for bedside tables.

Choose a floor lamp with an adjustable head so you can change the direction of the light. An adjustable arm is handy, too.

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Contemporary copper meets classic shade.

A perforated shade gives a patterned glow.

OPPOSITE FROM LEFT Verve Cece table lamp, $44.90. Arlec Pharmacy desk lamp, $44.90. Verve Ciara table lamp, $99. Arlec timber and chrome floor lamp, $129. ABOVE FROM LEFT Verve Keene table lamp in Copper, $64.40. Verve Belus desk lamp, $29.90. Arlec Freya clip lamp, $8.90. Verve Cece table lamp, $44.90.

Verve Odessa table lamp, $89.90. Verve Ciara table lamp, $99. Verve Studio desk lamp, $44.90. Home Design Conico table lamp in Black, $39.

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mbience can affect how you feel in any space, especially at home. The right lighting can encou rage relaxation and ensure a more comfortable space. An easy and affordable way to create ambience is with stylish portable f loor and table lamps. Situate a floor lamp next to the sofa for cosy movie sessions and a couple of table lamps next to the bed for nighttime reading. The soft glow will make you want to spend more time at home. Pure bliss.

Lighting has both functional and aesthetic roles to play in your home - not to mention, the fun, the fashion, and the drama!

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The first step is to choose the correct globe type by checking that the base of your globe matches your light’s socket.

Pick your colour temperature. This refers to the warmness or coolness. Warm for relaxation, cool for task lighting.

Consider the energy-saving benefits for each type of globe. Options include LED, CFL, halogen, karbon and incandescent.

Choose the wattage or brightness level.

Check the maximum wattage the fitting takes before purchasing globes.

Lamps give you simultaneous control over the combination of light sources and the amount of light. Exposed globes are on trend with a beautiful selection on offer.

From vintage to edison globes, there is something to style each type of lamp.

GLOBES CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Philips Filament A Shape, $12.50. Brilliant Lighting Twist, $24.90. Philips Clear Fancy Round, $2.43. Brilliant Lighting Clear Antique, $10.95.

My fave design trick? “Double Trouble” Doubles always work in design. Double up a pair of table lamps or floor lamps for maximum impact and minimum effort.

Contact your local Bunnings for availability. Visit bunnings.com.au/indoorlighting

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Bayside living at Jack Rd, Cheltenham, Vic.

Enjoy the good things in life in a M i r v a c m a s t e r p l a n n e d c o m m u n i t y.

Days of play at Meadow Springs, WA. Par for the course at Gainsborough Greens, Pimpama, Qld.

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Pursue the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. Mirvac’s masterplanned communities give you the opportunity to live just moments away from stunning beaches, rolling parklands or golf courses, yet all within easy reach of shops, schools and transport.

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Get healthy and active.

Thoughtful designs benefit residents who love living active lifestyles. Each community ofers its own distinctive amenities.

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Be part of a like-minded community. Having chosen to live in the same Mirvac masterplanned neighbourhood, you’ll know that your neighbours share similar values and interests to you.

Find your right place at a Mirvac community. residential.mirvac.com.

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f a more relaxed and rewarding way of life sounds appealing, a new home in a friendly Mirvac masterplanned community might be just what you’re looking for. Located in some of the most beautiful spots across the country, these thoughtfully designed communities offer

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residents open, green spaces where you can get active or let the kids roam, along with cutting-edge facilities and close-knit neighbourhoods. So, whether you’re up-sizing, down-sizing or right-sizing, you’ll find the right place within a Mirvac community.

DESIGNS ON TOMORROW With the selection of six exceptional finalists, we are one step closer to building My Ideal House. Balancing aesthetics and afordability, liveability and sustainability, this super set was selected from more than 80 submissions. But only one can win the $25,000 prize...

Text by Sarah Pickette.

A rendering from the entry of Jonathon Donnelly and Jennifer McMaster.

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“THIS IS A RESTRAINED AND THOUGHTFUL DESIGN. I GET THE SENSE THAT THIS WOULD BE AN EXTREMELY LIVEABLE HOME.” LISA GREEN, EDITOR IN CHIEF, H&G

“A highly resolved, elegant design. It has considerable ‘leadership’ quality if one of the strongest ideals is to wind back house sizes while preserving ‘breathing space’ in suburbia.”

Steve King, architect and sustainability consultant, Linarch

FINALIST 1 Jennifer McMaster and Jonathon Donnelly both trained as architects at the University of Sydney and have collaborated on several projects. In 2015 the pair won the NSW Design Medal, awarded by the Australian Institute of Architects.

Key features A long, slender bar of a house that orients itself towards a generous north-facing yard. Inside, the southern wall provides plenty of joinery for storage and nooks for reading and retreating. Two primary materials are used throughout,

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rendered masonry and weatherboard.

Windows, screens and ventilation flaps are on hinges, adding movement and playfulness to the structure.

Upstairs, adults’ and children’s zones are linked by a walkway across a void.

Designers’ statement “This design returns to the idea that project homes can be well designed, attainable and modest. The ground floor is defined by rendered blade walls; they bring an element of protection to the downstairs rooms. The loose footprint of the garage makes it easy to retrofit as a granny flat, teenage retreat or office.”

FINALIST 2 Gemma Savio and Anthony Parsons graduated from the University of Newcastle with Masters of Architecture degrees in 2012 and now mix practice (Savio Parsons) with further architectural studies.

Key features Timber battens are used to dramatic effect. An internal courtyard allows sunlight into every room in the house. High-set windows and louvres further promote natural light and cross-ventilation. There is also a smaller courtyard between the carport and kitchen, the ideal spot for a vegetable patch. This “Japanese meets Sydney School” home design makes use of standard building materials and a disciplined planning grid in a bid to keep it cost-efficient.

Designers’ statement “We’ve reinterpreted the suburban backyard and moved it into an enclosed courtyard, so it’s quite literally the centre of the owners’ lifestyle.”

H&G DE S I G N FINALIST 3 Simon Mather, Alberto Quizon and Lisa Pont are friends drawn together by

“THIS DESIGN OFFERED THE BEST PLANNING OF ALL THE FINALISTS, IN MY VIEW. IT’S VERY WELL RESOLVED.” PETER COTTON, DESIGN ADVISOR, MIRVAC DESIGN

FINALIST 4 Sophie Dyring and Catherine Ranger. Director of Schored Projects, Sophie has more than 17 years’ industry experience as both a design and project architect on local, international, public and private collaborations. Catherine is an architect with 12 years of industry experience and a passion for residential design.

Key features Passive design principles govern the spatial layout.

The house is planned around three external spaces that connect seamlessly with the interiors.

Investment is directed into the street

facade while the less visible rear aspect relies on common, lightweight building materials. Construction waste is kept to a minimum through setting ceiling and wall heights to match off-the-shelf sheet sizes.

Designers’ statement “This plan focuses on adaptability and allows people to stay in their home, and therefore community, as the household changes over time.

Importance is placed on sustainable, drought-tolerant landscaping.

Because our society in general is so time-poor, getting back to nature is becoming more difficult.

That’s why we have brought nature into the home environment.”

their passion for space and place. The pair of architects and Lisa, a development manager, decided to band together to submit their My Ideal House entry.

Key features Flexible spaces form the backbone of this double-level design.

Its footprint is intentionally compact to minimise energy loads and to acknowledge the embodied energy of the building materials used. Tesla Powerwall solar battery storage would be built in, reducing the house’s reliance on mains electricity. A study nook is incorporated into the kitchen/dining area. Outdoor elements play an important role in the design, with a verandah, edible garden and play lawn all accommodated.

Designers’ statement “We wanted to present a dignified, multi-generational home that’s centred around one of the most undervalued elements of the house: its garden. Our design balances open-plan living with flexible, multipurpose spaces that allow family members to work or retreat without disconnection from the rest of the household.”

“This is a very adaptable design. I’m impressed by the way it treats the landscape with the same level of care as it does the architecture.”

Hannah Tribe, principal, Tribe Studio Architects

“I love the way the landscape has been thoroughly integrated into this design. The meadow-like planting loosens things up beautifully.” Lisa Green >

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“A clever design approach that’s flexible enough to be adapted in many diferent ways. I like the loggia to the open space.”

Peter Cotton

“This design is elegant in its execution.

It demonstrates that magnificent scale and generosity in the living spaces can be achieved in a house of relatively modest size. A beautiful street facade and even more beautiful interiors, spilling to generous outdoor spaces.”

Steve King

FINALIST 5 Madeleine Blanchfield’s name may be familiar to H&G readers. A lovely bathroom from a home project she had designed in Gordon’s Bay, Sydney, took out H&G’s Top 50 Rooms award in 2013. The Sydney architect leads a studio of six architects and interior designers.

Key features This design allows for a compact two-storey residence at the front of the block and a flexible indoor/outdoor pavilion at the rear.

A solar photovoltaic system and battery storage provide for electricity generation. Painted fibre-cement

sheets with V-shaped grooves convey the feel of a timber home with none of the maintenance. In the pavilion, post-and-beam construction and a pergola-like roofline blur the lines between indoors and out.

Designer’s statement “This home does not strive to be a mansion for the price of a hut. It’s a modestly sized home and there are no superfluous spaces. The openness and connection to the garden make all spaces feel big even if they are compact. Flower boxes, repetitive structures with small spans and modular window elements are simple, time-tested ideas that help the house meet the humble budget.”

FINALIST 6 “THE SUCCESS OF THIS DESIGN STEMS F R O M I T S S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y A N D I T S G R E AT M AT E R I A L S PA L E T T E .” H A N N A H T R I B E

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Simon Anderson, director, and Gabrielle Pelletier and Rena Wang of Anderson Architecture, worked closely together to produce this flexible, sustainable home design.

Key features Concrete floors, Hebel walls and a green roof contribute to the high level of thermal mass. The functionality of the roof is maximised with a green roof and a 4.5kW solar photovoltaic system that supplies 96 per cent of the home’s power consumption. The courtyard maintains thermal comfort, bringing cool air in and ejecting warm air out through higher windows. Up-to-theminute home automation is included, plus a networking cabinet that accommodates future upgrades.

Designers’ statement “We’ve aimed to achieve a zero-carbon home and, based on Bers Pro thermal modelling, this home would have a thermal performance rating of nine out of 10.”

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BUILDING BRILLIANCE A home constructed with Hebel materials is better by design.

You’ll love the clean lines of a home built using Hebel - and the benefits don’t stop there.

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Good thermal mass: Hebel panels have superior insulation qualities compared to other masonry products. This means less reliance on heaters and air conditioners, and lower power bills.

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Better acoustics: Compared to polystyrene and many fibre-cement external walls, as well as particleboard for flooring, Hebel panels significantly reduce sound transmission between rooms and reduce the noise from external sources.

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Superb fire-resistance: Hebel is renowned for its fire-resistant properties.

A non-combustible material, Hebel’s block and panel systems meet or exceed the requirements for all six Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) categories.

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asy to build with, comfortable to live in: Hebel is an innovative, industry-leading masonry product.

Made from reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, Hebel products are suitable for use on walls and floors, inside and out.

You’ll love the rendered finish, clean lines and design flexibility that comes from

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using Hebel. Hebel is an eco-friendly product with 30-per-cent lower environmental impact than concrete or brick veneer. The cost-effective panels can be cut on-site using standard tools, which means shorter construction times and less wastage. A home built with Hebel is a beautiful way to live.

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ROLE PLAY It takes many skilled people to build a house.

Here’s a guide to the key professionals you may need to bring your future home to fruition.

Developer The developer plays a crucial role in multiresidential projects at both big-picture and minute-detail levels, says Peter Cotton, design adv isor at Mir vac Design.

“Developers identify land that can be used to meet population growth. They source the land and work with government planners to ensure the area has good infrastructure. Then masterplanning can begin, which is where we look to build in things like liveability and community.”

Architect or building designer These professionals interpret the owner’s vision for their home, specify the materials used and aim to deliver it all within (or close to) budget, says Kristin Brookfield, senior executive director of Building, Development & Environment for the Housing Industry Association. “Creativity meets technical knowledge at this stage.”

Engineer “The engineer’s role is to do the technical drawings that meet engineering design principles,” says Brookfield. Hydraulic engineers draw up stormwater, piping and sewage systems; civil engineers provide a detailed plan for roads, bridges and the

like. You’re unlikely to need to call in either a hydraulic or civil engineer to advise on an ordinary residential build, though a geotechnical engineer could help if you have any concerns about the stability of the land you plan to build on.

Surveyors “A land surveyor is the person who tells you where your boundaries are, which is important legally,” says Brookfield. They also set out the area on which you can build. “There are two types of building surveyors, private and municipal,” says Brookfield. “They assess house plans in accordance with building codes and regulations.” They give the nod for building to begin and come back during the project to check on work. Once the home is complete they issue certification.

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EXTERIOR / The builders, Atkinson Pontifex, also did the landscaping. “They are passionate about gardens,” says interior designer Fiona Austin. For similar adirondack chairs, try Adirondack Chairs Australia.

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FEATURE PLANTS Bay tree (Laurus nobilis) English box Chinese elm Eureka kikuyu turf Gardenia Magnolia grandiflora ‘Teddy Bear’

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habida McGrath says she and her husband Frank were very clear when briefing interior designer Fiona Austin of Austin Design Associates. “We needed a new bathroom, kitchen, living spaces, stairs, windows, as well as french doors, plus the garden redone and the pool moved,” says Ghabida. “The interior needed to be stylish but not pretty, with texture the true hero.” An extensive wish list, but Fiona instantly grasped the couple’s intent.

Ghabida and Frank – who live here with their children Théo, 16, and Tess, 13 – chanced upon this four-bedroom home in bayside Melbourne in late 2012. “We thought the house charming and loved its openness and generous outdoor areas, but it wasn’t finished to our taste,” says Ghabida. “It was beautifully presented but the joinery throughout was poorly designed and cheaply done,” says Fiona. “There was also an awkward staircase and the windows were quite mean in size.”

The home’s biggest flaw, however, was the floor plan.

“The main living area looked inward and the best views of the garden were enjoyed from a secondary study and a ‘nothing’ space. And a void above the kitchen meant smells and noise travelled upstairs,” says Fiona. By rethinking the layout – filling in the void, rearranging some rooms and knocking down a couple of walls – Fiona was able to open the living area to the garden, create a nicely proportioned dining zone and squeeze in a butler’s pantry downstairs, plus add a huge teen retreat upstairs.

The swimming pool was relocated from a small courtyard at the side of the house to the rear of the house, where it is the centrepiece of the newly landscaped backyard. The original pool has been decked over to create an outdoor entertaining area.

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KITCHEN / Fiona created plenty of display space, including floating shelves in the kitchen for Ghabida’s tribal sculptures.

Madison pendant light, Dunlin. Calacatta marble splashback and island benchtop, CDK Stone. Stainless-steel benchtop, SJB Stainless Steel. Joinery, Mastercraft Cabinets (throughout).

Hide stool, Charlie Mac. Oak flooring in French Grey, Royal Oak Floors (throughout). Vintage Moroccan lantern.

Designer buy: Flambe kitchen mixer, $1045, Abey.

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This is the life Weekends at the McGraths typically begin with an early start for the children’s sport commitments.

Ater that, the family takes their days at a more leisurely pace with a late lunch at home. “I really enjoy cooking simple French, Italian or North African food,” says Ghabida. Ater lunch, the family walks along nearby Brighton beach, reads in the outdoor room or enjoys time in the pool. “It’s family time, spent very simply,” says Ghabida.

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The moody greys, beautiful textures and sense of robustness make us feel protected.’ Ghabida

LIVING/DINING / above and opposite Removing walls to open up the living space necessitated the installation of a support beam.

“People often baulk at the idea of retrofitting beams, but this relatively small expense can often open up a house to create a far better layout – as it did here,” says Fiona. Ghabida’s study nook is separated from the dining zone by a nib wall, which is clad in the same oak as the flooring. Sleuth desk lamp, Amalfi. Dining table, Perfect Pieces. The dining chairs were existing pieces. Coffee tables bought in Singapore. Sisal rug, International Floorcoverings.

Stacked stone (on chimneybreast), Eco Outdoor. Hide stool, Charlie Mac. Linen curtains, Inside Edge (throughout).

Designer buy: Tripod floor lamp, $795, The New Cocoon.

BUTLER’S PANTRY / Rearranging the location of a powder room and the laundry allowed Fiona to create space for a butler’s pantry.

Door handles, Designer Doorware. Stove, Michael’s Appliance Centre. FO R W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

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Stylish details This home delivers a more soulful, cocooning aesthetic than its neat weatherboard facade suggests. “I specifically wanted a palette of greys mixed with stronger notes of black and white,” says Ghabida. “Grey is a timeless colour that suits both sunny and rainy days. It’s also an ideal backdrop for our existing furniture and artworks.

Everything feels more defined, modern and warm against grey.”

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< locating it within the living room, separated by a feature wall,” says Ghabida, who is a textile and surface designer by trade. “The workspace is arranged so that I have my computer on one side and space for drawing on the other. There’s a full-length pinboard too, which comes in handy when I find something inspiring.”

The better connected kitchen/dining/living room is now a favourite hangout for all the family. Four sets of french doors open directly from this area to the garden, a further two sets give access to the well-appointed outdoor room. At the height of summer, the french doors are opened up to allow cooling breezes to flow through the house; in winter, the family gravitates to the sofas by the open fireplace. “There’s so much space to enjoy inside and out,” says Ghabida.

With all new doors and windows, new joinery, and a new colour scheme inside and out, the house has been totally transformed. “It has regained the character it was lacking,” says Ghabida.

“And Ghabida’s finishing touches have made it a very > individual, and stylish, family home,” says Fiona.

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LIVING / French doors lead from the living zone to the new outdoor room, complete with sitting area, dining table and barbecue facilities. The cast-iron radiator (behind the sofa) was custom-made in Italy. Cross cushions, Country Road. Tartan throw, Highland Store. Painting by unknown Indonesian artist. For similar sofas, try, Plush.

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TESS’ BATHROOM / The timber-look floor tiles are laid in a herringbone pattern to create the effect of a parquetry floor. The handmade bowl is a souvenir from the Isle of Skye, UK. Wall light, Nu Lighting Australia. Calacatta marble benchtop. Kaldewei Vaio bath, Reece. Wall and floor tiles, Ital Ceramics.

HALLWAY / An antique French bench seat adds a tactile element to the entry hall. Painting by Mohammed Harahap.

Wall light, Nu Lighting Australia.

MAIN BEDROOM / Texture is the star in the simply decorated main bedroom. Cushions, The New Cocoon.

Bed bought in the UK. For similar chandelier, try Designer Chandelier. Shutters and curtains, Inside Edge. Faux-fur throw bought in New Zealand.

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DECK / Dulux Lexicon Quarter on window frames and Dulux Domino on walls combine to create a tailored facade at the rear of the property.

Striped awning in a Sunbrella fabric.

The outdoor setting has been in the family for many years. Yellow Florence Broadhurst cushions, No Chintz.

LIBRARY / Little Hugo with his mum and dad, Anna Maria and Chris Stillone, in the library. Armchair and Flos chandelier, Fanuli. Dinosaur Designs custom-made rug, Designer Rugs.

Designer buy: Havana armchair, $4590, Fanuli. FO R W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

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‘Light was trapped. I wanted to open up the spaces, create continuity and make the house one.’ Anna Maria

KITCHEN / The kitchen’s openness is accentuated by soft white joinery in Dulux Lexicon Quarter.

Anna Maria stained the existing brushbox floors in 80-per-cent Japan Black “to take out the red, but keep the grain”. Glass splashback. Ovens, Blanco.

DINING / The dark dining setting brings gravitas to the white interior. Poliform table, Space. Cassina Bull chairs, Cult. Floor lamp, Fanuli. Dinner plates, Ceramiche Virgini.

Designer buy: Moooi Non Random pendant light, from $1015, Space. FO R W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

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s you walk through the picket gate and down the long, winding brick path to this home on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, it feels as though you are following the Yellow Brick Road. While not the Wizard of Oz, owner and interior designer Anna Maria Stillone of Stillone Design has undeniably worked her magic, executing a dazzling transformation within.

Although the home is light, airy and welcoming today, it wasn’t always so. When Anna Maria, her husband Chris, a civil engineer, and their son Hugo, now seven, moved into the five-bedroom home in early 2013, it had a split personality. The front section of the house ref lected its 1930s origins and an extensive ’90s renovation at the rear was modern in style – needless to say, the twain did not meet. “It was like two houses stuck together,” says Anna Maria.

In addition, the living areas at the front enjoyed morning light, and the rear received afternoon sun, but the rooms in the middle weren’t so fortunate. “They were dark with little f low,” says Anna Maria. “Light was trapped. I wanted to open up the spaces, create continuity and make the house one.”

Despite the drawbacks, the home had plenty to recommend it, including a fantastic position. The generous property has front and rear lane entrances while the expansive lawns were a dream for Hugo. The proximity to Anna Maria’s parents, who live just blocks away, was an added bonus.

The rendered-brick home had solid bones, which was ideal for the plans Anna Maria had in mind. “I wanted consistency,” she says. “I wanted to open up the house, improve the flow and make it family friendly.”

Aesthetically, she set her sights on removing the “wannabe Federation” elements such as the brass light fittings and the faux ceiling roses that were part of the ’90s renovation. The palette, in colonial green, burgundy and yellow, may have paid homage to Federation, but it didn’t suit the house. “It was a heritage look in a house that wasn’t heritage,” says Anna Maria. Polished pine and tongue-and-groove ceilings added to the oppressiveness.

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This is the life The family spends its free time in the kitchen, dining and TV room adjacent. “At night, when Hugo is in bed, Chris and I retreat to the upstairs sitting room, because Hugo likes to know we are near him – this is quite a large house,” says Anna Maria. They also like to entertain guests on the rear deck, which is shaded by an awning. “I love entertaining. I’m Italian and have a big family so am accustomed to hosting large groups,” she says.

FOYER / By removing three walls, Anna Maria ensured the home’s spaces flow without interruption. The walls are painted in cocooning indigo, which frames a cluster of family photos (at left). Artwork on stairwell by Angelina George.

LIVING / Dramatic contrasts give way to a tonal palette in the living area. Jesse Le Club sofa and side table, Fanuli. Coffee table and chairs, Coco Republic. Chessboard, Top3 by Design. Villeroy & Boch vase.

Artwork by Gav Barbey. Sisal rug, The Natural Floorcovering Centres.

Designer buy: St Lucia armchair, $2995, Coco Republic. FOR WHERE TO BUY, SEE PAGE 186.

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‘Morning light floods from the front back into the dining area, and in the afternoon lights up the kitchen.’

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BATHROOM / Calacatta marble floor tiles from Di Lorenzo Tiles give the all-white palette a textural boost. Neo vanity, tapware and towel rail, Reece. Towels, Sunday Minx.

BEDROOM / Burnt-orange accents provide a subtle lift in the main bedroom. Bed, dresser, chair and bedside light, Fanuli. Quilt cover and zig-zag cushions, Busatti.

Custom-made curtains. Artworks by Gav Barbey.

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< Anna Maria removed three internal walls: between the kitchen and what is now the dining area; the dining area and the TV room; and between the sunroom at the front and the former dining area. This created one large, airy layout, with framed openings delineating one space from another. She also raised the floor between the dining and kitchen to make one continuous area. “Morning light floods from the front back into the dining area and, in the afternoon lights up the kitchen,” she says.

Typically for a period home, it had no storage, so Anna Maria installed bookcases and cupboards in the library and TV room downstairs, under the stairs, and a linen press on the landing upstairs. Space was shaved off the two bathrooms upstairs to enlarge the walk-in wardrobe.

“By removing a spa in the ensuite, the wardrobe doubled in size,” she says. “All this joinery created a whole new aspect to the house.”

The ground floor features a vast open-plan living area, with living room and kitchen at the rear, dining room in the middle leading to the TV room and library, a playroom and study facing the street, and a guestroom to the left of the entry. From the hallway, at the core of the house, stairs lead to four bedrooms and a sitting room. Meanwhile, the couple uses the ’90s attic conversion for storage.

The interiors are Hamptons-inspired with a contemporary twist. “I wanted to turn the house from wannabe Federation into modern Hamptons, with detailed architraves, high skirting boards and lots of white,” she says. Out came the ceiling roses and in went new architraves, pelmets and cornices to create continuity. Anna Maria painted them white, together with the walls and the ceilings, except for the foyer, which is painted a rich indigo for an intimate entry.

While the palette is primarily white, offset by the dark flooring, hallway and light fittings, pops of colour in artworks, rugs and armchairs add the unexpected.

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Pendant light, Alti Lighting.

Doormat, Empire Highgate.

LIVING / Intriguing pieces include a New Guinea dance bangle from Lauder & Howard.

Throw, Empire Highgate.

Jar and plant pot, Ottoman Empire. Escea fireplace, Subiaco Restoration. Penny Cross artwork, Art Collective WA. FO R W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

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This is the life While the McMurtrie family makes full use of the richly layered living area and the rest of the top floor in this “upside-down” house, the home cinema downstairs has proved its worth for movie nights and sleepovers, and as a ‘man cave’.

However, it’s the idyllic, exotically furnished main bedroom that Tania loves most. “I think it’s important for us, and we lead busy lives, to have somewhere to retreat,” she says.

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H LIVING / The eclectic interior is based around a sofa, chairs and coffee table from Blu Peter. Basket, Mossenson Galleries. Cushions, Ottoman Empire. Daybed, Lauder & Howards. Paul Uhlmann artworks, Art Collective WA. Lamp designed by Anna Flanders.

DINING / This space sets up a dynamic design tension between traditional upholstered chairs and contemporary furnishings. Table and ceramic tableware, Blu Peter.

Candelabra, Empire Highgate. Rug, Jenny Jones Rugs & Home. FO R W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

otel style is often a reference point for new homes. In the case of Tania and Cameron McMurtrie, an affection for the timeless chic of east Asian resorts, the holiday vibe of South Africa’s safari lodges and the generous verandahs of classic Queenslanders converged to inform a beachside build in Perth.

“We really fell in love with the look of black timber floors, white walls and an elegant but relaxed way of living,” says Tania. “We felt that style translated so perfectly for our family life and the location.”

The couple bought this sloping, 716m2 block in 2007 to create a home for themselves and their children – Conor, now 18, Eloise, 14, and Lexie, 11. It came with an aesthetically challenged 1970s house, where they lived while planning their new abode.

“We would take wine out to the garden and sit on a step, looking at the view,” says Tania. “I’d say to Cam, if we were to build up on this block, we’d get fantastic views. We should build an upside-down house.”

Cam was convinced when he finally climbed onto the roof and was moved to yell, ‘It looks amazing!’”

Enter Dean Humphrey of Humphrey Homes architecture and building practice. A long-time friend of the couple, he instantly understood the dream and his team drew up a design to make full use of the block.

Fast forward to the new home, brought in on budget and ahead of schedule. To the street it presents classic colonnaded verandahs shaded by a magnificent jacaranda. From the top-level entry foyer, an art-filled hallway winds past a study and guestroom to the open kitchen, living and dining zones, sited to take advantage of ocean views and dreamy > AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN

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Stylish details Tania and Cameron were prepared to be flexible during the build where they deemed it appropriate, but remained steadfast in their overall vision of a home that epitomises relaxed sophistication. “You have to commit,” says Tania. “There’s a lot to be said for sticking to your theme. Whenever I had to make a decision on site, I’d go back over my images.

I learnt that from my last build, and by doing that we now live in a home that is exactly as planned.”

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HALLWAY / The wide corridor serves as gallery space.

Pot, Ottoman Empire. Stool, Lauder & Howard. Crow figures, Mossenson Galleries. Paul Uhlmann artwork (above crows), Art Collective WA. ELOISE’S ROOM / Potted palms and courtyard access give this bedroom an open, airy feel. Bedcover and cushions, Busatti Perth. Missoni throw, Empire Highgate.

Smart buy: Maskros pendant light, from $69, Ikea.

BATHROOM / A feature wall of Pietra Grigio marble tiles from Bernini Stone & Tiles injects dark drama.

Apaiser bath and basin, Rogerseller. Tapware, Reece.

Striped towel, Ottoman Hamam. Pendant light, Blu Peter.

MAIN BEDROOM / “It has a beautiful ambience and it’s quite romantic,” says Tania of her favourite room.

Colonial four-poster bed and Ethiopian stool, Lauder & Howard. Bedlinen, Busatti Perth. Rug, Jenny Jones Rugs & Home. Egyptian pendant lights were acquired during the owners’ travels. Angela Stewart artwork, Art Collective WA. FO R W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

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H&G H O U S E S OUTDOOR KITCHEN / The appliances include a barbecue, bar and a powered bench kitted out with a built-in ice bucket from Reece. Tiles, Myaree Ceramics.

Designer buy: For similar fan, try the Tropical Belleria fan, from $639, MyFan. KITCHEN / The inside cooking set-up is big enough for Tania’s classes as well as warm and homely enough for day-to-day family life. Wall ovens, Neff. Stools, Empire Highgate. Baskets, Freedom.

Fruit bowl, Lauder & Howard. Pendant lights, Subiaco Restoration. The door frames are painted western red cedar.

VERANDAH / Princess Indigo joins sisters Eloise and Lexie on the deep and shady verandah. Butterfly chair, Blu Peter. The jarrah decking timber has been treated with a Sikkens finish in Ebony.

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< sunsets. Through the french doors and out on the verandah is an outdoor kitchen every bit as elegant and functional as the main cooking space inside. Both share access to a scullery with walk-in cool room, ice-maker and commercial dishwasher.

For Tania, a chef who runs A Better You cooking school from home, the kitchen design was critical. It has to work both as a family hub and for classes. “It’s been a success,” she says. “We can all cook at the same time, and we can entertain inside and on the balcony.”

Downstairs is the family’s private zone. Higher ceilings and a continuation of the black-and-white theme in the upstairs living areas support the resort-style feel, while all bedrooms and the home cinema open to the outdoor terrace through french doors. Conor’s room has an ensuite, the girls share a double-entry bathroom and all three children’s rooms have their own walk-in wardrobe. The main bedroom suite is a lavish retreat running the width of the home on the western side. Shuttered doors connect it to the lower terrace and pool, completing the picture of resort-style luxury.

“There was a quote I loved and thought about when designing this home: ‘Instead of wondering when your next holiday will be, set up a life you don’t want to escape from’,” says Tania. “And we really wanted # to create that life in this house.” Goal accomplished.

Humphrey Homes, Cottesloe, WA; (08) 9284 5444 or www.humphreyhomes.com.au. Interior stylist: Anna Flanders, Perth, WA; 0410 551 048 or www.annaflanders.com.au.

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DINING / Art is a transformative element in this reconfigured layout. Jug, Maison et Jardin. Flowers, Poho Flowers.

SUNROOM / A vintage chair makes a comfy reading spot in the reclaimed balcony space. Cushion, Busatti. FO R A RT D E TAI L S A N D W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

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This is the life For professionals who sometimes work from home, this apartment facilitates a good work/life balance.

They nominate the sunroom, with its glorious vistas, as their favourite area. “It’s an extension of our study, and this larger space means we can work together without interruption,” says one of the owners. The layout is also conducive to socialising.

“We have a large extended family and love to entertain friends and family here.”

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‘The apartment has the bonus of floor-to-ceiling windows, which have a leafy outlook and harbour views.’

Alex Brown, interior designer

KITCHEN / Interior designer Alex Brown in the streamlined cooking space. Joinery

by ARC Cabinetmaking. Corian benchtop.

Gessi mixer, Candana Bathroomware.

Tiles, Skheme. Cooktop and rangehood, Miele. Timber bowl bought in Bali. Tea towel, Busatti.

LIVING / A combination of track and spot lighting fixtures from Special Lights shows off an impressive art collection. Sofa, Jardan.

Ottoman by Justin Puddick Upholstery.

Cushions and rug, Nomadic Rug Traders.

Designer buy: Christopher Farr Cloth Ravenna linen fabric in Ruby (on ottoman and armchair), $360/m, Ascraft. FO R A RT D E TAI L S A N D W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

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Instead, they create beguiling spaces with the power to surprise and delight. Alex Brown has done just that with the renovation of this first-floor 1960s apartment, located in a harbourside village in Sydney’s east.

The owners and their teenage daughter were living in a nearby terrace and wanted to downsize. But they were reluctant to give up the local community they loved and the easy access to the CBD. So when a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment came up for sale a couple of kilometres down the road, the couple took the opportunity to secure the property as their future home.

“It has the same village vibe but the apartment has the bonus of floor-to-ceiling windows, which have a leafy outlook and city and harbour views,” says Alex. Along with architect Michael Vail and builder Nicholas Steinberg of Scene Construction, she was called in to effect a comprehensive transformation before the new owners moved in.

Alex was no stranger to the owners’ style, having consulted on a previous house for them. Plus, they had a clear vision for their new abode. “Because the clients were decisive, it made the job even more pleasurable,” she says.

The overhaul involved removing internal walls to configure an open layout for the living/dining area and new kitchen, modifying the bathroom layout and subdividing the main bedroom to include an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. Surprisingly, the balcony space was enclosed. That did mean losing the indoor-outdoor connection but the reward is a bright sunroom that can be used in all weather. “It faces north-west and attracts lots of natural light,” says Alex. > AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN

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‘Over the years we have built an interesting art collection and this apartment is the perfect place to show it off.’ Owner

OFFICE / Black-stained American-oak cabinetry ticks storage and display boxes. Joinery by ARC Cabinetmaking (throughout). Jute basket, Busatti.

Rug, Nomadic Rug Traders.

BATHROOM / Thassos marble tiles from Euromarble line the walls and floor. Basins, Marblo. Gessi taps and showerhead, Candana Bathroomware. Stool, The Design Hunter.

MAIN BEDROOM / A padded bedhead in velvet sets an opulent tone. For similar cushions, try Rapee. Wall lights, Artemide.

Smart buy: Pembroke queen-size quilt cover set, $300, Linen House. FO R A RT D E TAI L S A N D W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

so easy to live, work and relax in. But the drama is in the way that artworks and precious objects have been given space to shine. The owners have an impressive collection that can be broadly characterised as modern eclectic, much like the apartment’s decorative style.

The scheme is essentially black and white, with subtle touches of red and gold. There’s dramatic tension in the positioning of bespoke furniture and decorative pieces, matched by the bold choice of upholstery fabric. All walls are painted a warm white and floors are black-stained oak parquetry. “In some lights it has a stunning purple hue,” says Alex.

It’s a beautiful backdrop for antiques and exotic decorative pieces.

Together with custom furnishings and, of course, art at every turn, it’s a design triumph. The overall ambience would not be out of place in a Fifth Avenue apartment or a Chelsea townhouse.

“It’s a very stylish apartment that is totally suited to the owners’ lifestyle,” says Alex. “I am absolutely thrilled with the results.” And what say the owners? “Delighted with it! And working with Alex, Michael and Nicholas was a pleasure.” # Architecture: Michael Vail Design, Coledale, NSW; 0438 121 321 or michaelvail.com.au. Interior design: Alexandra Brown Interiors, Sydney, NSW; 0404 899 592 or alexandrabrown.com.au.

Builder: Scene Construction, Paddington, NSW; 0410 474 331 or www.sceneconstruction.com.au.

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Stylish details While the walls are all high drama, the materials and colour palette of this apartment set up a relaxing ambience for work and relaxation.

“The owners love that it’s low-maintenance and a showcase for their art,” says interior designer Alex Brown. Fittings and furnishing accommodate both of these features. “Motorised translucent blinds pull down to give privacy but basically they are there to protect the artwork,” says Alex.

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SPREAD With their Federation villa feeling a little squeezy, this Adelaide family went big with a modern extension – and found joy in the smallest details.

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This is the life A generous outdoor entertaining area is put to good use by this family of keen entertainers.

The outdoor dining setting comfortably seats eight and the adjacent double carport is easily transformed into an additional covered entertaining space when the need arises. The large expanse of lawn offers the children plenty of space to run around while the adults tend to relax on the patio or in the living area.

KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING / Family artworks are displayed with pride in the living area. Wall plates (from left) Royal Doulton, Marimekko and El Cabello. Ovens, AEG. Dining table, Mabarrack Furniture. Replica Jasper Morrison HAL chairs, Concept Collections.

Victorian-ash flooring, Liemex (throughout).

Smart buy: Awan, Raun and Bucu cushions with feather inserts (50x50cm), $180/each, Fabrikate.

EXTERIOR / Homeowners Danny Pedisic and Sandra Stangherlin with their children (from left) Ari, Katia and Aida. Plant pot, Bunnings.

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anny Pedisic and Sandra Stangherlin were yet to marry when they went looking for a home in 1999. Nor did they have children. Yet they knew on sight that this 1907 villa in Adelaide’s inner south was the family home of their future. It was in almost original condition, right down to the kitchen sink, with serious potential. “We like a bit of DIY and we intended to extend at some point,” says Sandra.

They refreshed the decor themselves soon after their first child, Katia, now 10, was born; a fix that sufficed in the short term. But once the family had grown to include Aida, nine, and Ari, five, Sandra and Danny knew it was time to put their grander plans into action.

The couple’s wish list included adding a fourth bedroom, a generous open-plan kitchen/dining/living room and outdoor entertaining space.

Enter architect Dimitty Andersen, a partner at Grieve Gillett Andersen, who designed a contemporary extension that gave the family everything they wanted – and improved the home’s overall functionality too.

Dimitty made only one change to the original part of the house: converting the existing kitchen into the required fourth bedroom.

“Sandra and Danny had done such a great job with their renovation we didn’t need to touch anything else,” she says.

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KITCHEN / “I had been dreaming of a wall of black cabinetry,” says Sandra.

“It turned out to be just as wonderful as I imagined.” Statuarietto marble splashback. Cabinetry in two-pack polyurethane (white) and stained Victorianash veneer (black). Smartstone benchtops in Absolute Blanc. Stools, Ikea. KWC kitchen mixer, Cass Brothers. 65 Beam suspension light, Klik Systems.

BAG DROP / School bags, shoes, hats and coats are neatly contained in this grab-and-go space near the side entrance. Initial library bags, Typo. Victorian-ash joinery, Kersbrook Cabinet Makers (throughout). Smart buy: Dropit hooks, about $46/two (small) and $55/two (large), Normann Copenhagen.

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‘Now we can do homework, watch sport, cook dinner and do cartwheels without tripping over each other.’

Sandra Stangherlin

LIVING / Windows at various heights are designed to make the most of sunlight year-round. Moooi Random pendant light, Space. Cushions, Terrace Floors & Furnishings.

Chairs, Freedom (discontinued). Windows and doors, HL Aluminium (throughout). Painting by Neil Thwaite.

Photographs bought online. Rug, Nick Scali.

Designer buy: Savoy sofas, two-seater from $2600, and three-seater from $3000, Natuzzi Italia.

BATHROOM / Mirrored cabinets and a frameless glass shower visually amplify the space in the bathroom. Bluestone floor tiles, Italia Ceramics. Basins, Seima. Smartstone benchtop in Absolute Blanc. For similar mat, try Target.

STUDY NOOK / A second study – and lots of storage – is tucked into space along a walkway. Artwork by John Pratt.

Pods by Rebecca Hartman-Kearns. Bookends, Jam Factory.

Runner, Terrace Floors & Furnishings. Basket, Kmart.

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‘I think we underestimated the impact the renovation would have on our lifestyle. It’s just so much easier to function in a well-designed home.’ Sandra

AIDA’S ROOM / Aida’s homework zone makes use of a nook that once contained the stove. Louis Ghost chair, Space. For similar acapulco chair, try Acapulco Chair.

Throw, Country Road. Framed artwork, The Ink Room.

Smart buy: Hissmon/Nipen table, $165, Ikea.

SIDE ENTRANCE / The attractive side entrance leads directly into the extension. Maxline 340 metal cladding, Revolution Roofing. Tallowwood battens, Boral Timber.

MAIN BEDROOM / White walls and ceilings look fresh and create visual harmony between old and new sections of the house. Vintage bed, bedside tables and lamps. Cushions, One Rundle Trading Co. George Nelson Saucer light, Instyle Lighting. Painting from Canvas & Canvas (over bed). Sculpture (on right bedside table) by Amanda Dziedzic. Runner, Terrace Floors & Furnishings. FO R W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

< draw light in from every angle. Fresh white walls and expanses of clean-lined joinery create a crisp, modern feel.

The kitchen/living/dining room is now the heart of the revamped home, its striking black-and-white colour scheme softened with grey furnishings in the living area and an expanse of elegant Statuarietto marble in the kitchen. In the dining zone, in the middle of the space, a custom-made American-oak dining table is the star.

As well as the open-plan space, the 210m2 extension contains a family bathroom, laundry, two studies and a ‘bag drop’ area. “The bag drop works a treat,” says Sandra. “Before, school bags and shoes were scattered all over the house. Now even the kids’ friends know to leave their things there when they come over.”

It may have seemed like the eight-month construction period would never end, but when it did, the family couldn’t wait to move back in.

What Danny and Sandra couldn’t have foreseen, however, is how much the experience would change their lives. “I think we underestimated the impact the renovation would have on our lifestyle,” says Sandra.

“Having this beautiful space to live in makes for a happier family – it’s # just so much easier to function in a well-designed home.”

Grieve Gillett Andersen, Adelaide, SA; (08) 8232 3626 or www.ggand.com.au.

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Stylish details While the design of the extension was a group effort, Sandra took the lead when it came to the interior. Her love of a minimalist aesthetic informed her uncluttered approach and she kept the living areas relatively streamlined, allowing the architectural elements to shine. But it’s clearly a family space too, with easy-care materials and layers of texture created through the use of sot furnishings.

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Photograph by Claire Takacs.

Native planting and European species team up for a spectacular autumn show.

H&G G A R DE N S A path cuts through shoulder-high, feathery Miscanthus transmorrisonensis and meanders past seaside daisies (Erigeron karvinskianus), grey-silver mounds of Teucrium fruticans and red and lime-topped spires of Leucadendron.

A stand of gums, Eucalyptus ovata, provides a shady spot to rest and take in the bay view.

LAKESIDE LANDSCAPE Naturalistic scenery and inventive landscaping combined to transform this Mornington Peninsula property into a painterly lakeside wonderland.

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nna and Fred Sanders were on the lookout for the right location to build their dream home when they found a parcel of land in the undulating hinterland of the Mornington Peninsula, an hour south of Melbourne. As soon as they drove onto the site they knew they’d found a place to call home.

Almost a hectare in size, the property was surrounded by national park and blessed with sweeping views out to Port Phillip Bay. It also boasted a 50-year-old dam, which Fred enlarged to create a lake that now covers a quarter of the site – a spectacular water feature around which the Sanders’ new home has been built.

With their home complete, Anna and Fred enlisted landscape designer Robert Boyle to create a garden that would harmonise with the house and surrounding landscape. With no town water supply, the garden needed to be self-sustaining. Thankfully, the rich red soil and an average annual rainfall of 700mm (captured and stored in 190,000L underground tanks), make this achievable.

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< created an over-storey with native trees such as weeping lilly pilly (Waterhousea floribunda), Hill’s weeping fig, flowering and lemon-scented gums, and deciduous species including maples (Acer ‘October Glory’ and Acer ‘Autumn Blaze’), Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) and silver birch (Betula pendula ‘Moss White’). “I wanted the garden to blend with the surrounding landscape, but that didn’t mean all the plants had to be natives,” says Robert.

“Introducing other species can enrich the landscape. We just had to make sure they were drought tolerant.”

He brought in truckloads of soil to contour the site, creating level lawn areas surrounded by vegetated slopes and clipped hedges. “We tried to echo the natural landscape, where the solid shapes are created by forests and the voids by the pastures,” says Robert.

The garden is layered, with pockets of plantings designed to respond to the range of conditions on the site. The deciduous trees, for example, are planted around the lake where they are sheltered by the house. On the west, bay-facing, side of the house, there are species that withstand and ref lect the windswept coastal > 132 /

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‘IT’S IMPORTANT TO THINK ABOUT THE BORROWED VIEWS, THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE HOUSE TO THE LAND, AND THE SENSE OF PLACE.’ ROBERT BOYLE, LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

ABOVE / The boundaries blur in this enchanting naturalistic garden on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Golden heads of Betula pendula ‘Moss White’ cast beautiful reflections on the lake’s surface.

OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT / The delicate lime foliage of Acacia cognata. The nectar-rich flowers of a bottlebrush. Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Rug’. The pretty, bell-shaped flower of Correa reflexa . The grey-green leaves of Helichrysum petiolare. Crimson spires of Leucadendron.

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Sarabande’. The autumnal colours of Acer ‘Autumn Blaze’.

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FEATURE PLANTS Silver birch (Betula pendula ‘Moss White’) Acer ‘Autumn Blaze’ Teucrium fruticans Waterhousea floribunda Helichrysum petiolare Leucadendron Portuguese laurel Acacia cognata Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’ Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Rug’ Miscanthus Carex

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< landscape: darwinia, correa, grevillea, kangaroo paw and dwarf species of banksia. Other top-performing plants in this location include feathery grasses such as Miscanthus that sway in the wind, plus mounding plants such as silvery Helichrysum petiolare and Teucrium fruticans, which are clipped into wavy hedges.

Robert loves using stone in his garden designs. He has placed granite boulders from a nearby quarry around the lake, and on the coastal side of the site, there’s a series of colossal slate slabs, some measuring 3m in length.

“They look like they’ve always been there,” says Robert.

In between these giant flagstones, he has planted thyme as a fragrant groundcover.

The Sanders’ property is a prime example of what Robert aims to achieve in a garden. “If a garden’s too formal, it makes you feel you need a dinner suit,” he says.

“I love a garden that is relaxed, one that blends softly # and gently into the landscape.”

Robert Boyle Landscape Design & Construction, Eltham, Victoria; www.boylelandscape.com.au.

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‘I WANTED THE GARDEN TO BLEND WITH THE LANDSCAPE, BUT THAT DIDN’T MEAN ALL THE PLANTS HAD TO BE NATIVES.’ ROBERT BOYLE

BELOW / The Sanders’ home is cantilevered over the lake and the garden is designed so that every room in the home has a perfectly framed view. Ribbons of kikuyu lawn sweep around the water with a hedge of Portuguese laurel behind. In the foreground are mounds of Raphiolepis indica.

OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP / Robert Boyle has succeeded in his mission to blur the boundaries between the garden and its surrounds. “I look across to Port Phillip Bay and I just love everything – the foreground and the background,” says Anna Sanders. Clumps of Ficinia nodosa and huge granite boulders around the perimeter of the lake. A fiery maple adds a splash of red in this canvas of colour. Key plants here are Miscanthus, Acacia cognata, Raphiolepis intermedia and Euphorbia wulfenii.

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HANG TEN Climbing plants are at the heart of this Melbourne garden, designed for sensational seasonal colour as well as a timeless sense of beauty.

Draped crusader Virginia creeper grows up a wire and over the pergola, forming a curtain of foliage that dangles over the dining zone. It also grows along wires extending over the pool. At the base of the post is Asiatic jasmine.

The pergola is spotted gum, a native hardwood.

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Wall’s treat The boundary wall is thick with layers of green, starting at ground level with Asiatic jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum). Boston ivy grows directly on the wall and Chinese star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) grows along horizontal steel wires in front.

A restrained colour palette for the hard surfaces was key.

Bluestone 400x800mm pavers from Eco Outdoor were laid in a 90-degree herringbone pattern to echo the pattern of the stone-tile flooring inside the house.

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Visual efect Boston ivy flourishes along the back and side walls of the house. “Having greenery on these vertical surfaces makes the garden seem larger because you feel enveloped by green,” says Scott.

SCOTT LEUNG Principal designer, Eckersley Garden Architecture The brief The owners of this two-storey 1880s terrace in Melbourne called on Scott to create a timeless garden, one that would complement the classic front facade and their home’s contemporary rear extension equally well.

The solution Scott’s approach was to “keep it classic, simple and understated”. To give the garden an immersive quality, he focused on “greening the verticals and developing overhead canopies”. He did this by training climbing plants over all available surfaces, including fences, walls and wire cables. The hero plants are Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), seen here in the 160m2 rear garden displaying its curtain of autumnal red tendrils, and Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata), a vigorous fence and wall climber.

Designer statement “We’ve injected an abundance of green into relatively small spaces.”

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H&G G A R DE N S PRETTY GREENS In the 40m² front garden, Scott laid 400x400mm bluestone pavers in a stretcher pattern, interspersed with strips of Eden river pebbles, all sourced from Eco Outdoor. Coral bark Japanese maples (Acer palmatum ‘Sangokaku’) are underplanted with Liriope muscari ‘Royal Purple’.

A boundary wall is festooned with Boston ivy while Virginia creeper grows up a wire to the verandah.“Growing greenery on these surfaces extends the garden and cools the home in summer,” says Scott.

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The front of the terrace is draped in Virginia creeper, carefully trained along steel wires. It now hangs luxuriantly from both above and below the home’s top-storey verandah.

In Melbourne’s climate, it takes about six months for a Virginia creeper to climb to the top of a two-storey home. “Then we train the leaders across a wire for a curtaining effect,” says Scott.

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The canopies of coral bark Japanese maples turn golden in autumn. These elegant, vase-shaped trees grow to a height of 4-5m, perfect for small to medium gardens.

The beauty of Virginia creeper and Boston ivy, says Scott, is the fact that they “hold their foliage from the ground up”, producing continuous greenery without a woody base section.

The delicate trailing foliage of Virginia creeper and the dainty leaves of Japanese maples are a perfect match for the intricate iron lacework featured on the verandah balustrade.

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Scott’s tips on his favourite creepers ✚ Boston ivy and Virginia

creeper are vigorous growers, best suited to temperate areas of southern Australia. ✚ Both are deciduous but when new growth appears (spring to autumn) they create a complete wall of green because foliage grows along the plant’s entire length. ✚ Both are frost-hardy and thrive in cooler temperature climates. Virginia creeper foliage turns scarlet in autumn, even in mild climates. Boston ivy is more temperature-sensitive but can turn purple or even bright red when mornings are consistently about 4˚C. ✚ Virginia creeper and Boston ivy both like full sun but can also tolerate shade. ✚ These self-clinging climbers have disc-like suckers. To prevent them from leaving sucker marks on the wall, train them up a wire. ✚ Controlled growth requires pruning three to four times a year, says Scott. ✚ Use them to create a canopy for summer shade and winter sun. “Even without foliage, the branch network gives a sense of cosiness.”

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B / The rear patio is fringed by a hedge of Magnolia grandiflora ‘Exmouth’, underplanted with Asiatic jasmine and Liriope giganteum.

C / Potted succulents sit pretty in a metal frame, beside a column of Virginia creeper.

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STEPHANIE ALEXANDER Influential chef, author, educator and kitchen-garden advocate, Stephanie Alexander is exploring the possibilities of her new, compact, kitchen garden.

You’ve recently downsized to a courtyard garden. How big is your patch? The courtyard’s 20x5m. I have a 1x1.5m bed, two sleepers high, where I grow my vegies. And I’ve planted a small but flourishing wall-mounted vertical herb garden. Elsewhere, I’m growing wavy grasses and perennials such as Agastache (giant hyssop), plus healthy rosemary, sage and basil bushes. I also have a few rose bushes, chosen for their scent.

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Which edibles are you growing?

Salad vegies always. Also beans, tomatoes, rhubarb, silverbeet and herbs.

Do you miss having a large garden?

I miss the variety of produce, of course, but I don’t miss the impotent rage against greedy insects and wildlife helping themselves to new seedlings and low-hanging tomatoes!

When did your love of gardening take hold? I have strong and positive memories of my mother and grandfather

Vegie to grow Salad leaves. Fast-growing and always on my menu.

deriving much pleasure from their productive gardens, and I oten helped with harvesting as a child. As I grew older and had access to a bit of dirt of my own, I wanted to try to grow edibles myself.

What drives you to grow your own vegies? The appeal of truly fresh salad leaves, and the superiority of a just-picked bean or zucchini, or a fat vine-ripened tomato.

Favourite pastime in the garden?

It has to be harvesting a tender-leafed lettuce, giving it a brief wash and dry and enjoying it for lunch with the best Australian extra-virgin olive oil.

You’re releasing a new book, and this time it’s about gardening? Yes, Kitchen Garden Companion: Growing combines practical statistics about the seasons, best growing conditions for each plant, times to maturity as well as simple ways of using the plant. It also contains ideas for working with children in the garden.

Your advice to other gardeners with small-sized plots? Consider all the basics – aspect, soil, water – and then grow what you love. Consider how much time you want to spend caring for your garden and whether you are mainly interested in growing herbs, salad greens, silverbeet and a rhubarb plant or whether you want flowers, climbers, greenery, perennials or masses of one variety of plant. Visit reputable nurseries and some open gardens to see how others solve the # challenges of limited space.

Flower scent Stephanotis. The smell is exquisite.

Gardening tools Strong hand tools: trowel, fork and a good dibber.

Text by Elizabeth Wilson. Photography by Armelle Habib (portrait), Rob Taylor/bauersyndication.com.au (salad leaves) & Getty Images (Stephanotis). Stainless-steel and hardwood dibber, $45, The Potting Shed Garden Tools; www.thepottingshedtools.com.au.

Stephanie Alexander’s Kitchen Garden Companion: Growing ($49.99, Lantern) is out now.

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Styling by Kate Nixon. Photograph by Maree Homer.

How to take high tea to the next level.

Bell Hop bar cart, West Elm. TOP SHELF from left Scope vessel and Primary vessel, both Freedom. Taika espresso cup and saucer, Iittala. Madison cake server, Maxwell & Williams. Tickar plate, Ikea.

Glow cake stand, Domayne.

BOTTOM SHELF from left Vera Wang Sequin champagne saucers, Wedgwood. Clarendon Emerald Hock wineglasses, Williams-Sonoma. Vera Wang Peplum tumbler, Wedgwood.

Elysian Collection coupe in Amethyst, Waterford Crystal.

Molly placemat, Sloane jug and Alchemy vessel, all Freedom.

Flowers from Mandalay Flowers. FO R W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

The art of HIGH TEA Spoil the girls rotten with this low-stress, high-impress spread.

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Malibu chiffon cake with passionfruit curd

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H&G E N T E RTA I N I N G FROM LEFT Bormiolo Rocco Cassiopeia glass tumbler, and Foxed mirrored glass coaster, West Elm. Vera Wang Peplum crystal tumblers, Wedgwood. Linear Gold (centre) and Decked Out (right) coasters, both West Elm. Primary vessel, Freedom. Embroidered Dot napkin, West Elm. Flowers from Mandalay Flowers (throughout). OPPOSITE Robert Gordon Glow side plate, Domayne. Motion cake fork, Maxwell & Williams. Jonathan Adler X bench, Coco Republic. Ristinge rug, Ikea.

Stylist’s assistant Ben Woodbury.

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Iced tea with rose & mint

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H&G E N T E RTA T INING Crab & cucumber sandwiches

ABOVE LEFT Blush three-tier display stand with three plates, Maxwell & Williams. ABOVE RIGHT Arris charger, Wedgwood. RIGHT from top Cashmere Midnight Rain plate, Maxwell & Williams. Robert Gordon Glow dinner plate, and Kami placemat, both Domayne. Jonathan Adler X bench, Coco Republic. THIS IMAGE from top Fable plate, Royal Doulton.

Taika plate, Iittala. Napkins, stylist’s own.

Lemon-glazed biscuits

Gruyére tartlts with zucchini & thyme

Sparkling vanilla jelly with melon & strawberry salad Prep: 1hr + cooling + setting.

Cooking: 1 hr 20 mins. Serves 12.

White granulated sugar, for crusting 1.5L pink moscato or sparkling wine 2½ cups (550g) caster sugar 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped 12 titanium-strength gelatine leaves, sotened in cold water for 5mins 250g watermelon, cut into 1-2cm cubes 375g small strawberries, halved 40g pure icing sugar, sieved Mini meringues, to serve (store-bought or homemade, optional)

1 / Transfer white sugar to a large bowl.

Take 12 champagne saucers or martini glasses, lightly moisten edges with water then dip lightly in white sugar to crust rim.

2 / Place wine, caster sugar, vanilla bean and seeds and 300ml water in a large saucepan and heat over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves; bring to the boil. Squeeze excess water from gelatine then add to wine mixture; stir to dissolve. Remove from heat and strain mixture through a fine sieve set over a jug, discarding solids, then pour into prepared glasses. Refrigerate until set, at least 4hrs or overnight.

3 / Place fruit and icing sugar in a bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate until needed.

4 / Serve jelly topped with a little melon and strawberry salad and meringues, > if using.

GLASSES from left Elysian Collection champagne coupe, Waterford Crystal. Dorset champagne coupe, Williams-Sonoma. Vera Wang Sequin champagne saucer, Wedgwood.

Coaster, West Elm. Host teaspoons, Domayne. Tickar plate, Ikea. Judd vase, Freedom.

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Gruyère tartlets with zucchini & thyme

Malibu chifon cake with passionfruit curd

Prep: 30 mins + cooling + resting.

Cooking: 30 mins. Makes 32.

Prep: 40 mins + cooling + setting.

Cooking: 1hr. Serves 10.

20g butter, coarsely chopped 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for shallow frying 1½ onions, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 egg yolk, plus 1 extra whole egg 1½ tbsp crème fraîche 1 tsp Dijon mustard 120g Gruyère, coarsely grated ½ cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tsp smoked paprika, plus extra to serve 2 sheets (375g each) butter puff pastry 1 small zucchini, sliced into thin ribbons Extra-virgin olive oil, thyme leaves and lemon zest to serve

100g crème fraîche 100ml heavy cream (45% milk fat) Grated coconut, to serve Malibu chiffon cake 2 cups (300g) plain flour, sieved 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 3 tsp baking powder ½ cup (125ml) vegetable oil 7 eggs, separated 2 tsp coconut essence Pinch of cream of tartar 60ml Malibu Passionfruit curd 60g butter 40g caster sugar 2 tbsp strained passionfruit juice with 2 tsp seeds added back in (about 4-6 passionfruit) 3 egg yolks ½ titanium-strength gelatine leaf, sotened in cold water for 5mins Italian meringue 185g caster sugar 3 eggwhites Pinch cream of tartar 1-2 tsp coconut essence

1 / Preheat oven to 190˚C (170˚C fan).

Heat butter and oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 8mins.

Season to taste, set aside to cool.

2 / Place yolk, crème fraîche and mustard in a bowl; whisk to combine. Add Gruyère, parsley, paprika and onion mixture, season to taste and stir until well combined.

Refrigerate until required.

3 / Cut 32x 6½cm rounds from pastry, place on baking-paper lined trays and refrigerate 30mins or until firm. Using a 4½cm cutter, score a 1cm border around pastry, prick within border with a fork and brush border with eggwash. Spread Gruyère mixture within border and bake, turning tray occasionally, until golden and cooked through, about 12mins.

4 / Serve tartlets warm, drizzled with olive oil, topped with zucchini ribbons, thyme and lemon zest and seasoned to taste.

1 / To make cake, preheat oven to 165˚C (145˚C fan). Place flour, sugar, baking powder and ½ tsp salt in a bowl; mix to combine. Add 200ml water, vegetable oil, egg yolks and coconut essence; whisk until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk eggwhites and cream of tartar until stif peaks form. Fold 1/3 eggwhites through flour mixture until combined, then fold remaining eggwhites through.

2 / Butter, flour and line bases only of 2x 20cm-diameter cake tins. Pour mixture into tins and bake until golden and a

skewer withdraws clean, about 35mins.

Brush with Malibu, cool in tins for 15mins, then turn onto wire racks to cool completely. Trim tops level.

3 / Meanwhile, make curd. Place butter, sugar, passionfruit and egg yolks in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Whisk until combined, then stir occasionally until thick, about 5mins; remove from heat. Squeeze excess water from gelatine, add to curd and stir to dissolve. Cover closely with plastic wrap, cool, then refrigerate until set.

4 / To make meringue, place sugar and 60ml water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; stir until sugar dissolves, about 2mins. Brush sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to remove sugar crystals, then bring to the boil and simmer until syrup reaches 115˚C on a confectionery thermometer (sot-ball stage), about 12mins. While syrup continues to cook, place eggwhites and cream of tartar in a bowl and whisk with an electric mixer until sot peaks form. When syrup reaches 121˚C (hardball stage), slowly add to eggwhites, whisking continuously at medium speed, until incorporated. Whisk at high speed until thick, glossy and cooled to room temperature, about a further 15mins. Stir in coconut essence.

5 / To assemble, whisk passionfruit curd to a spreadable consistency and spread over top of 1 cake. Whisk crème fraîche and cream to stif peaks, spread over curd, then top with remaining cake. Spread meringue over top and sides of cake, pile grated coconut on top and serve.

Lemon-glazed biscuits

Crab & cucumber sandwiches

Iced tea with rose & mint

Prep: 15 mins + resting, cooling + setting.

Cooking: 20 mins. Makes 18.

Prep: 25 mins + draining. Makes 24.

Prep: 10 mins + infusing, chilling + freezing. Cooking: 5 mins. Serves 6.

330g plain flour 120g raw caster sugar Finely grated zest and juice of 2 lemons 200g salted butter, coarsely chopped 2 egg yolks Lemon glaze 180g pure icing sugar, sieved Finely grated zest of ½ lemon Juice of 1 lemon 1 / Preheat oven to 160˚C (140˚C fan) Process flour, sugar, lemon zest and ½ tsp sea salt in a food processor to combine, add butter and process to a fine crumb, about 2mins. Add yolks and lemon juice, process to combine, turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 30secs. Roll out on a lightly floured piece of baking paper to 6mm thick, and refrigerate about 30mins to rest, then cut out 6cm-diameter rounds with a fluted cutter, re-rolling scraps. Place on an oven tray lined with baking paper, bake until golden on the edges, about 12mins; set aside to cool.

2 / For lemon glaze, stir icing sugar, lemon juice and enough water to form a thin icing in a bowl. Combine lemon zest and 1 tsp salt in a separate small bowl.

3 / Dip warm biscuits in glaze, shake of excess and transfer to an oven tray lined with baking paper. Scatter each with a little lemon salt, stand until set, about 1hr, then serve. Store in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

500g picked blue swimmer crab meat 100g crème fraîche Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp finely chopped chives 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 16 slices sot white bread Butter, sotened, for spreading 1 lebanese cucumber, very thinly sliced Trout roe, to serve (optional) 1 / Place crab in a sieve set over a bowl and refrigerate to drain well, about 1hr.

2 / Place crème fraîche, lemon zest and juice, chives and oil in a bowl; whisk to combine and season to taste. Stir through drained crab meat; refrigerate until needed.

3 / To assemble, butter one side of each bread slice, remove crusts and cut each slice into 3 fingers. Top 24 fingers with crab mixture, then top with a finger of buttered bread. Garnish with cucumber slices and trout roe and serve.

6 organic white tea bags 1½ bunches of mint 250g caster sugar 2 tbsp rosewater, or to taste Raspberry ice cubes, to serve 1 / To make raspberry ice cubes, place one raspberry in each ice cube mould, fill with water and freeze until solid.

2 / Place 1.5L water in a saucepan and bring to just below the boil. Add tea bags and 1 bunch mint; turn of heat and infuse 20mins. Discard tea bags, refrigerate 1½hrs. Discard mint.

3 / Combine sugar and 150ml water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Simmer 5mins, remove from heat, then stir rosewater through.

Refrigerate until cool.

4 / Fill tumblers with raspberry ice cubes, then divide syrup and remaining mint among tumblers to taste. Top with iced # tea and serve.

One for all Jelly is one of the simplest desserts to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Individual jellies, such as we’ve made here, look elegant at a sit-down party, but if you’re catering for a crowd, you could set the same quantity of mixture in a large decorative mould. To serve, simply dip the mould quickly in hot water, then invert on a plate. (Do this in advance, then refrigerate to allow jelly to firm again before slicing.)

Garnish with melon & strawberry salad just before serving.

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CULTURAL TOUR

LAND OF BUDDHAS

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Bagan

From Yangon we travel to Bagan in central Myanmar, a dry plain studded with more than 2000 temples dating back to the 12th century. A stop at the dazzling Shwezigon Pagoda is followed by the frescoed Gu Byauk Gyi, each connected by a road bordered by toddy palms and sesame fields, along which we encounter as many ox-drawn carts as cars. The former capital is known for its lacquerware and we visit a workshop where horse hair and stripped bamboo are woven into concave shapes, then layers of dyed Gluta usitata tree resin applied until beautiful bowls are formed.

YANGON It’s 6am and the air is sticky as locals flock to the 2500-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda. Corn cobs blacken over charcoal fires and girls sell frangipani garlands at the eastern entrance of this towering monument, which is as integral to the identity of the Bamar people as the Sydney Opera House is to Australians.

Ater countless steps our group arrives at the base of the shimmering gold stupa (at right). Among the pavilions and religious statuary, monks and nuns meditate, locals arrange oferings of flowers and families congregate on the marble floor. Prayers are recited here, assurances sought, and karma purified by circumambulating the stupa. Myanmar has recently opened to tourists ater almost 50 years of military rule and I’ve joined Trafalgar’s inaugural 11-day Secrets of Myanmar tour. Shwedagon Pagoda is a well-chosen introduction to the strength of Buddhist faith in this country. From the pink-robed nuns collecting alms at Bogyoke market to monks sheltering from the sun beneath colourful parasols, the sangha are ubiquitous, as are the pagodas, large and small, new and historical, dotting the landscape in every direction.

EVERY MAN IS EXPECTED TO SPEND TWO PERIODS OF HIS LIFE IN CONTEMPLATION: ONCE AS A NOVICE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 10 AND 20, LATER AS AN ORDAINED MONK.

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HEHO

From Bagan we fly to Heho in Shan state, the gateway to Lake Inle. At 1176m above sea level, Lake Inle is bursting with colour, thanks to the yellow-flowering neem tree and pink bougainvillea. Long-tailed boats ferry us across the 116m2 lake, past some of the 45 small towns and 16 villages that line its shore. Here, life is lived largely on the water. The Intha people tend to floating gardens heavy with tomatoes, cucumbers, gourds and pulses.

They harvest seaweed for fertiliser and the fishermen, legs wrapped around oars, set and raise their fishing baskets against picturesque mountain scenery. We explore narrow tributaries lined by stilt houses.

Vanessa travelled as a guest of Trafalgar. Photography from Getty Images (monk, bridge, boys on boat, Alicia Taylor/bauersyndication.com.au (Bagan), Vanessa Walker (Lake Inle, white stupas), Massano Kawana (incense), John Lauriel/bauersyndication.com.au (Shwedagon Pagoda), bauersyndication.com.au (bougainvillea).

With its culture intact and its landscape dotted with spiritual monuments, Myanmar is perfect for the thoughtful traveller, writes Vanessa Walker.

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LAKE INLE At Lake Inle we visit Ywama market, once a floating market but now under shade in the village. Buddhas, jewellery, puppets, jade, fans and all manner of handcrated trinkets are on sale. Ater some shopping we gather at a teak stilt house where we are shown how a stick of silver is beaten with a hammer on an anvil to become a rice-ofering bowl. Young men spend their days soldering silver wire extruded from a machine into intricate necklaces sold in the market for about $5.

An incredible aternoon is spent at Thahara Inle Heritage learning how to cook traditional Myanmar food with chefs from the Inle Heritage Hospitality School, a not-for-profit training centre that prepares locals for careers in hospitality.

From the vegetable gardens to the on-site Burmese cat sanctuary; this is the kind of experience that makes it worth joining a guided tour. I wouldn’t have found Thahara without the guidance of our Trafalgar travel director, Nyein Moe.

A peaceful pilgrimage

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Mandalay

In Mandalay, we stroll along the world’s longest teak bridge, the 1.2km U Bein, which crosses Taungthaman lake. A pedestrian bridge – albeit one that is missing a handrail – it is beautifully representative of the colourful lives of the Myanmarese, with men in longyi, women with their faces smeared in white thanakha paste, children on rickety bicycles and solitary monks strolling along its path. One of my favourite stops is the last remaining structure of the Royal Palace of King Mindon, Shwenandaw Monastery. This intricately carved teak building is one of the finest examples of traditional 19th-century wooden monastery buildings in the world and it’s alive with the thrum of faith and history. Just like Myanmar.

In Mandalay, a visit to Tha Kya Di Thar nunnery in Sagaing, where more than 150 nuns live, is on offer. Our group joins them for prayers in the temple, cooking over huge vats in the kitchen, and lining up for the lunch we have offered as part of the Trafalgar Cares initiative. We sit crossed-legged in the dining room among them, enjoying a delicious meal of laphet thoke or vermicelli, curry, salad and pickled tea leaf salad, a favourite national dish. For more, go to www.trafalgar.com. #

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H&G L I V I N G EXERCISE YO U R O P T I O N S

JOINT VENTURES Osteoarthritis suferers are looking to complementary medicines for relief from tissue degeneration, inflammation and pain, writes Paula Goodyer.

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SOME PEOPLE LOOK TO ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES BECAUSE OF CONCERNS ABOUT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

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nyone seeking relief from osteoarthritis knows there are plenty of non-drug remedies in chemists and health food stores. But are they effective?

Tackling osteoarthritis involves more than one approach. Besides soothing joint inflammation, you need to slow down degeneration of car ti lage, t he tissue t hat cushions the joint, says Dr Lesley Braun of the National Institute of Complementary Medicine.

“When it comes to protecting cartilage, glucosamine sulfate is the most studied complementary therapy for osteoarthritis,” she says. “There’s evidence that it can help relieve symptoms, including one study that found that over a two-year period, glucosamine sulfate slowed damage to the joint.”

How long does it take to know whether glucosamine is working?

Approximately four to six weeks, says Professor Marc Cohen of the School of Health Sciences at RMIT University. Research has also found that applying cream containing glucosamine, chondroitin and camphor helps reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, he adds.

As for inf lammation, there’s evidence from small studies that supplements of ginger, rosehip and

green-lipped mussel may help.

There isn’t stronger evidence from larger clinical trials because of lack of funding for research, says Dr Braun. However, curcumin, a compound in the curry spice turmeric, has also shown promise as an anti-inflammatory and may have other benefits for older people, even though it’s not readily absorbed from food.

“Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles have developed a formulation 70 times more bioavailable than curcumin in food,” says Dr Braun. “Research at Swinburne University found it also improves concentration and memory, and lowers cholesterol.”

Some people look to alternative remedies because of concerns about prescription drugs such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). According to the NPS MedicineWise advisory service, NSAIDs should be used with caution, especially by people over 65, those at risk of stomach or heart problems, or anyone with asthma.

“With complementary medicines for arthritis, the balance of evidence is that they’re safe,” says Dr Braun.

If you do explore complementary medicines, always let your doctor know what you’re taking. #

Illustration by Domenic Bahmann.

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Regular exercise works as effectively as pain medications and antiinflammatory drugs when it comes to relieving osteoarthritis symptoms, according to the Exercise is Medicine health initiative. Besides reducing pain, exercise improves the range of joint motion and boosts muscle strength, fitness, balance and physical function. And compared to drugs, it has fewer side effects. For more, go to exerciseismedicine.org.au.

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Spoil your mother with a distinctive fragrance that will bring her pleasure each and every day, writes Elisabeth King.

1 / Elie Saab Rose Couture (from $75). A gateway to the craze for nouveau-rose fragrances that are lighter and brighter than classic linear scents. Orange flower and jasmine inject a freshness while rose keeps it sophisticated and sexy.

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Powdery scents trend in and out. At the moment they are on a roll as an alternative to the crop of sweet fragrances.

Forget the little old lady link of yesteryear, warm and voluptuous are the defining traits of this white jasmine and Bulgarian rose-based blend.

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Classic Mediterranean ingredients mandarin, grapefruit and bergamot are teamed with the warmth of honeysuckle, gardenia, jasmine and lily of the valley in this sparkling spritz.

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This juicy floriental introduces a creamy, apricot-like osmanthus note to its original mix of white florals including iris, tuberose and magnolia.

Blackcurrant and violets deliver a fruity freshness and longevity.

7 / Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Nuit Blanche (from $149). The distinctive coffee note of YSL’s blockbuster 2014 Black Opium is more prominent. It’s much less sweet, too. Orange blossom and peony are the dominant # floral notes.

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Styling by Kayla Gex. Photograph by Ben Hansen. Flowers from Rococo Flowers; www.rococoflowers.com.au.

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lowers are a typical Mother’s Day gift, but they usually wilt in a day or two. In my opinion, it’s far better to give a bouquet that can be enjoyed for weeks or months. Many of the new season’s fragrance releases are packed with floral notes, from delicate to deep. Roses continue their comeback and there’s been a resurgence in the use of white flowers teamed with warm oriental blooms such as osmanthus, orchid and peony.

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Put together a palette of your favourite hues and use it to choose accessories that provide pops of colour for the finishing touch.

Plumeria vintage-style desk in White, $179. Cubo chair, $49.

Pretty pastels add a touch of whimsy while keeping the overall look calm.

LEFT X pen cup in Light Oak, $14.99. BELOW Spencer 7-drawer cabinet in White, $109.

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Magnolia wallpaper in Blush, $193/10m, Scandinavian Wallpaper & Décor. FROM LEFT Brusali particleboard bedside table, $69, Ikea. ON BEDSIDE TABLE Medford ceramic lamp with linen shade, $120, Haven & Space. Uovo multi-strand wooden necklace in Claret, $45, Elk. Flute glass vase in Pink, $52, Marimekko. Bedhead upholstered in Corfu polyester fabric, $26/m, Warwick Fabrics.

ON BED from rear Velvet Trim cotton cushions in Plum, $82/each, Linen & Moore. Candlewick cotton pillowcase in White, $74, Pottery Barn. Thea embroidered-cotton cushion in Peach, $45, and Mondo French linen cushion in Artichoke, $66, Linen & Moore. Fog cotton chenille quilt cover in White, from $105 (includes pillowcases), Linen House. Classic Percale cotton queen-size fitted sheet in Snow, $140, Sheridan. Openwork chipboard and glass tray in White, $70, Zara Home. ON TRAY Double-sided recycled-paper gift wrap in Watercolour Blue/Watercolour Floral, $15/three sheets, Bespoke Letterpress. Green Garden porcelain teapot, $140, Samantha Robinson Handmade Porcelain.

Free As A Bird bone china teacup and saucer, $100, T2. FO R W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

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Cashmerism Chunky Infinite cashmere and merino scarf in Burgundy, $108, Hardtofind. Roar+Rabbit swivel armchair with velvet upholstery in Dusty Blush, $1299, West Elm. Serenity polyester-linen and canvas cushion in Purple, $50, Domayne. Pink Ripple porcelain plate, $10, Salt&Pepper. Morgan & Finch pine and MDF butler’s tray, $140, Bed Bath N’ Table. ON TRAY from left Virserum fibreboard frame (13x18cm) in Gold, $6, Ikea. The Wallpaper Files Wildflowers print (150x195mm), $20, Hardtofind. Morgan & Finch Smokey waisted vase in Rose, $9, Bed Bath N’ Table. Ceramic ginger jar in Matt White, $40, Domayne. Vitreluxe glass vase in Plum, $79, West Elm. The Wallpaper Files Wildflowers print (15x19.5cm), Hardtofind. Akara Vintage-Look hand-woven cotton rug (1.8x1.2cm) in Earthy Hues, $99, Early Settler & Recollections. Tibetan Fur lambskin cushion in Natural White, $90, Darcy & Duke. Home by Ellen DeGeneres ($45, Hachette). Decorative panel painted in Endure Interior Low Sheen in Washed Stone, $84/4L, Taubmans. FO R W H ERE TO BU Y, SEE PAGE 18 6 .

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6 / Calligraphy pen with metal nib, $22, Paper2. 7 / Kaweco Classic Sport plastic and stainless-steel fountain pen, $50, NoteMaker. 8 / Metal rollerball pen in Copper, $20, Kikki.K. 9 / Kate Spade New York ballpoint pen in Green/Turquoise, $65, Papier d’Amour. Vintage books, $48/each, velvet ribbon on timber bobbin, $29, notebook in Rose, $42, and Notaire decorative paper with handwriting motif, $32/10 sheets, The Country Trader. Rossi 1931 marbled paper, $15/sheet, Caskata greeting cards in Magnolia and Peony Gold, from $6/each, and Classic Italiana notecard and envelope set (notecard not shown), $35/10, The Paperie. Brass tray, $160/set of two, Zakkia. Handmade writing paper in White, $2.20/sheet, Midori kraft-paper button envelope, $1.55, and From The Library Of rubber stamp, $20, Paper2. FOR WHERE TO BUY, SEE PAGE 186. #

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v o e a f o s L your Soulmate At Freedom, we love sofas. We travel the globe to hand pick the best designs for Australian homes, and our fabrics and leathers are carefully chosen to make sure you have pieces that are practical, stylish and perfect for everyday life. Our sofas are made and tested for their durability and come with a 10 year frame warranty, so no matter what your budget you know you’re not compromising on quality.

So sit back, relax and enjoy your Freedom sofa knowing you’ll love it as much in years to come as you do today.

HAMILTON 3 SEAT MODULAR + TERMINAL $3699 Feather-blend cushioning • Soft, durable polyester fabric • Deep, generous seating MyFreedom member price Joining fee applies.

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SOFAS

Style is all-important when it comes to choosing a sofa, but so are frame and fabric quality, cushion fillings and optional inclusions, writes Georgia Madden.

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omewhere to entertain, curl up in front of the television, and even accommodate an overnight visitor: your sofa is one of the most important furniture purchases you’ll make for your home. And the good news is that, no matter how you’d like your living room to look, you’re bound to find a sofa to suit your home and your budget.

“Consider function first,” says Alexandra Dewar, a buyer at Coco Republic. “A highuse living area needs a more durable sofa than one in a more formal living room. It should also be comfortable, complement the style of your home and furniture, and suit the scale of your living area.”

Domayne’s product and marketing manager, Amber Cooke, agrees, adding >

Erik Jorgensen EJ 880-2 Savannah two-seater sofa, $12,066, and EJ 880-T1 coffee table, $1970, Cult; 1300 768 626 or www.cultdesign.com.au.

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KNOW YOUR PLACE Once your new sofa is installed in your home, it’s time to settle on the perfect arrangement. “In a large room, I always aim for symmetry, with two sofas placed opposite each other,” says Miriam Fanning, principal designer at Mim Design. “For a more casual look, pair a modular with an armchair.” Also ensure you give guests plenty of room to move around. “Aim to keep sofas 1.2-1.5m from the edge of the coffee table and 3.5m from the television.”

< that if you do your browsing and comparison online, it’s vital to test out designs in a showroom.

The choices today are broad. Versatile modulars can be configured any number of ways and can solve the problem of an awkwardly shaped living room. Leggy, tailored designs with beautiful tufted or buttoned detailing set up a ‘modern retro’ look. There are family-friendly leather Chesterfields, compact designs with hidden storage, pull-out beds for small apartments and sumptuous, low-line sofas.

The latest upholstery fabrics are both luxurious and long-lasting. You’ll discover sophisticated velvets, hardy natural wools and linens, and new and improved synthetic mixes. “Synthetic upholstery is incredibly durable and fade-resistant, making it a popular choice for families, and there are some great natural and synthetic blends out there,” says Jill Clements, senior interior designer at Freedom. This season, on-trend colours extend from neutrals into jewellike shades of emerald and sapphire as well as palest pink and mint green. We’ll begin to see a deeper, matt palette emerge as we head into winter, says Christine Gough, Ikea’s interior design leader.

“Pastels will move towards chalkier tones, with dusty pink and blue and dark turquoise as key shades.”

If you’re in the market for a patterned sofa, pay attention to the pattern-matching, says Francesco Novembre, founder and managing director at Domo. “It should carry through from cushion and frame to skirt. But bear in mind that with large-scale patterned fabrics this can become

expensive, due to the amount of fabric wastage,” he says. Leather also continues to be a popular choice, with designs in buttery caramel, burnt orange and bottle green coming through.

As we move towards a more connected lifestyle, it’s no surprise that sofas are going high tech too. Here, King Living is leading the charge, with sofas that feature gesturecontrolled and programmable seating, integrated sound systems, LED lighting and wireless phone-charging tables.

Customisation is also moving beyond fabric options. Firm cushions or the soft, squishy variety? Extra-deep seats or wide armrests where you can pop a drink?

Companies such as Domayne and BoConcept now allow you to custommake your perfect sofa.

While all the added bells and whistles are appealing, it’s often the way a sofa is made that will determine how well it fares over time. “Ask the retailer about the materials they use,” says Triana Odone, national retail operations manager at King Living. “Are fabrics tested for durability?

Good-quality materials will last much longer, are easier to maintain and won’t stretch or sag over time.”

Also be aware of the various types of cushion fillings available, says Margot Spalding, design and development team leader at Jimmy. “There’s a multitude of fills to choose from, including sandwiched foam for a firm, straight look, featherwrapped foam for a more relaxed look that will retain its shape, and full feather for a super-casual style, but which will require regular plumping.” >

Going green Linda Byrne, PR manager at Jardan, reveals the hallmarks of an eco-friendly sofa: ✚ To ensure timber comes from sustainable sources, look for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Australian Forestry Standards (AFS) or EcoSelect certification labelling. ✚ For cushioning, seek out CFC free and 100-per-cent recyclable foams. ✚ When it comes to upholstery fabric, look for natural fibres, such as pure wool. ✚ Water-based stains, lacquers and glues are the most eco-friendly options. ✚ Don’t forget the little details, such as the plastic gliders on sofa feet and small internal components. Jardan uses 100-per-cent recyclable polypropylene and nylon detailing.

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UPHOLSTERED

MODULAR

BEST BUY $2199

ZAHRA 3-SEATER SOFA IN ALPHA NEUTRAL, $2199

SODERHAMN 3-SEATER SOFA PLUS CHAISE IN TURQUOISE, $1138

Low-key styling makes this timber-framed sofa with poly/viscose upholstery highly versatile. The seat cushions are filled with feather and foam; back cushions are fibre-filled for comfort and support.

Versatile and affordable, this reconfigurable design offers a ply frame with woven elastic base for support, high-resilience foam seat cushions, machine-washable cotton-blend covers and matching lumbar cushions.

Freedom; www.freedom.com.au.

Ikea; www.ikea.com.au.

SUSSEX 3-SEATER SOFA IN NATURAL, $2599

PUCCI 2.5-SEATER SOFA PLUS CHAISE IN TERRACOTTA, $3099

With rolled arms and bronze studs, this classic is pure elegance. It has wheeled feet, a pine frame, feather-wrapped foam seat and back cushions, plus scatter cushions in matching cotton upholstery.

Retro simplicity in a bold finish, featuring a hardwearing polyester fabric, removable seat and back cushions with high density foam/fibre filling, a timber and ply frame, and elegantly angled timber legs.

La Maison; www.lamaison.net.au.

Dare Gallery; www.daregallery.com.au.

COOGEE 3-SEATER SOFA IN CITRINE, $3080

CALLIGARIS LOUNGE MIX 2.5-SEATER SOFA PLUS CHAISE, $9395

A fusion of modern and traditional styling with rolled arms, turned legs and durable polyester upholstery. Seats cushions are filled with a feather-fibre mix and the frame is eco-friendly renewable timber.

An entertainer’s delight that can be configured in various ways, featuring a timber frame and polyester upholstery (shown in Dami Grey/Dami Ecru). Seating combines feathers with high-density foam.

Molmic; www.molmic.com.au.

Voyager Interiors; www.voyagerinteriors.com.au.

FLEXFORM BIG BOB 3-SEATER SOFA IN SABLE, $16,529

ROLF BENZ 50 3-SEATER SOFA PLUS CHAISE, FROM $18,070

Comfort is key in this Italian design by Antonio Citterio, from its timber and metal frame with polyurethane padding and protective lining to deep, down-filled cushions and soft linen-cotton fabric.

This German-made modular in soft cotton-wool-poly fabric (shown in Pepper Grey) seats up to five, thanks to a wide chaise section, and has an easy-to-use reclining mechanism. (Feature cushions sold separately.)

Fanuli; www.fanuli.com.au.

Ultimo Interiors; www.ultimo.com.au.

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PRAGUE 3.5-SEATER SOFA IN BLACK, $3299

JUNGLE 3-SEATER SOFA IN PUMICE, $3723

Sleek and sophisticated, this sofa mixes corrected cowhide with fabric back and sides, plus a full metal frame, powder-coated steel legs, foam and Dacron cushion filling and matching scatter cushions.

Minimalist lines make this ideal for contemporary interiors. A solid timber frame and legs are complemented by useful extra-wide arms and poly-acrylic upholstery fabric. (Feature cushions sold separately).

Oz Design Furniture; www.ozdesignfurniture.com.au.

Jimmy; www.jimmy.com.au or www.jimmypossum.com.au.

BEST BUY $5671

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INTAGE, $6899

FELIX 2150 SMART THREE-SEATER SOFA BED IN LAKE, $5671

A modern, low-slung profile in waxed semi-aniline leather upholstery covering a birch and plyboard frame. Sit back in comfort on cushions filled with a mix of feathers and high-resilience foam cushioning.

This versatile sofa with strong steel frame and tufted cushions, covered in King Embrace polyester fabric, effortlessly transforms into a king-single bed. (Accessories and feature cushions sold separately.)

Domayne; www.domayneonline.com.au.

King Living; www.kingliving.com.

LA CHANCE X-RAY 3-SEATER SOFA IN TAN, FROM $9815

LIGNE ROSET PRADO 2.5-SEATER SOFA IN ECRU, $7775

Pared-backed lines and a low-slung profile in aniline leather embody industrial cool. Features include a powder-coated steel frame, beech handrail and a mix of feathers and high-density foam in seat cushions.

Elevate a room with this quirky sofa. It has a chipboard frame with lacquered-steel legs, high-density foam seat, moveable back and lumbar cushions filled with goose feathers, covered in a cotton blend.

Living Edge; www.livingedge.com.au.

Domo; www.domo.com.au.

IAGO 3-SEATER IN COLD DARK BROWN, $10,410

SPO1 LING 2-SEATER SOFA IN LAGOON, $8105

Made in Italy, with a solid timber frame and cushions in memory foam/ polyurethane mix, this sofa in aniline leather will look and feel fab for years. Upgrade to the Soft Touch reclining version for ultimate luxury.

Chic simplicity based on a solid ash frame with steel support panels.

Wool-polyamide fabric covers multi-density polyurethane foam with Dacron and feather wadding. Comes with matching scatter cushions.

Natuzzi Italia; www.natuzzi.com.au.

Space; www.spacefurniture.com.au.

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At Freedom, we love leather. From sofas, to ottomans, to decorator pieces, our leather hides come from all over the world to create beautiful leather products to suit your home, your taste and your lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for a statement piece in natural full grain leather or something more family friendly, all our leathers are genuine and are treated for durability, so you know you’re not compromising on quality.

So treat your home to a little leather luxury knowing you’ll love it as much in years to come as you do today.

CLIFFORD 3 SEAT LEATHER SOFA $3299 Italian full grain leather with natural markings • Sink in cushioning • Brushed aluminium legs MyFreedom member price Joining fee applies.

$2805

Shop our best-selling classics and new season pieces in store and online at freedom.com.au Ask about our interest free options.

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BUILT TO ORDER Constructing or renovating a house is a huge undertaking, and there are many diferent ways you can approach the process. Harvey Grennan sets out your options.

THE ARCHITECT The home of Tony and Margaret Corrigan and their two adult children (above and previous) is situated in the Victorian-era Grace Park estate in Melbourne’s east. The original design was an award-winning entry submitted for the estate back in the 1870s. An unsympathetic lean-to and ranch-style extension were added in the 1960s.

Margaret and Tony needed an architect skilled in heritage work who could also achieve the best solar orientation for a west-facing house.

Chris McSteen of McSteen Tan Architects was commissioned to give the grand old lady a new lease of life.

“The clients wanted a home that was light, bright and modern. However, the modern was not allowed to clash with the period,” says Chris. “Our scheme was to form a ‘break’ between old and new with a new, dramatic ‘lean-to’ element and low-pitched roof referencing the old rear service areas.

The completed design is respectful of the heritage of the original.”

The original house, containing the bedrooms and formal living room, was completely refurbished, with two new bathrooms added. The ’60s extension was replaced with a family room, kitchen, laundry and a covered terrace.

The job came in on budget at about $650,000, despite a decision not to proceed with the first builder engaged.

The three-bedroom (plus study) home won Boroondara Council’s 2014 Urban Design Award for best heritage conservation, additions and alterations.

close understanding of the building process. “Many are, in fact, former builders or tradespeople who’ve developed an interest in the design side,” says Ted Riddle, general manager of industry body Building Designers Australia (BDA).

“But a lot of building designers have also done a shorter architecture degree of three or four years. Some of them have sustainable building qualifications, while ot hers might come from an engineering background.”

BDA estimates 75-80 per cent of Australian residential plans are drawn up by building designers. These professionals offer a design-only service, and the fee is usually a fixed amount based on the documentation required. Many people assume this will be cheaper than an

GOOD DESIGN IS A PLEASURE TO LIVE WITH AND OFTEN DELIVERS GREAT RESALE VALUE. says Shaun Carter, NSW chapter president of the Australian Institute of Architects.

Architects have the capacity to handle a job from design through to documentation, tendering, supervision and completion.

They will provide as few or as many services as you require. There is no set scale of fees but typically, full service on a small job might cost 15-20 per cent of the value of the project, down to five per cent on a $1.5 million job. A design-only service might be two to three per cent of the project value.

“An architect has a degree that’s taken them five or six years to complete. They’re trained in design as well as to think about the client and their brief, the budget as well as the systems and technology,” says Carter.

Architects may be highly qualified but building designers usually have a very

architect but that’s not always the case, says Riddle. “It depends on the scope of the project and what’s involved. A highly sought-after building designer might charge as much as a good architect.”

In Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland, building designers must be officially accredited by the state building authority.

But that’s not the case in other states and territories, where anyone can ca ll themselves a building designer. “In states where licensing or registration is not a requirement, it would be wise to use a fully accredited member of Building Designers Australia,” says Riddle. (For a list, go to www.bdaa.com.au.)

Another choice is an off-the-shelf design. You can walk through such homes at display villages or see them on >

Photography by Martina Gemmola (this page) & John Paul Urizar (opposite).

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o you’ve decided to build a home or undertake a major renovation.

A stack of important decisions now awaits you. After sorting out the financial necessities, the next big step is to figure out who will design and build it.

Will you entrust the project to an architect or building designer, or will you go for a ready-made design from a project home builder or a kit-home supplier?

An architect-designed home can cost more to build because it is a one-off and often involves more complex building techniques and non-standard components.

But good design is a pleasure to live with and often delivers great resale value.

“You employ an architect to design a home because you believe it is the most important place for you and your family,”

THE BUILDING DESIGNER Engineer Grahame Doyle faced a real engineer’s challenge. He and his wife Annie (pictured above with children Annabelle and Christian), had secured a stunning piece of land in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, but it was extremely steep. The land dropped about eight metres in height from one end of the block to the other.

The couple approached building designer Daniel Briffa of Adan Creative Designs for his expert opinion on the best home design for the topographical conditions. Daniel came up with a six-level, five-bedroom (plus study) plan with no more than six steps at any point. It has a wall of double-glazing to maximise views of the nearby national park and soaring ceilings to let in light and maintain a comfortable internal temperature.

“We talked to Daniel and to two architects. Daniel promised us the house we wanted, both aesthetically and practically, and he delivered 100 per cent,” says Grahame.

Daniel’s brief was to design a home and pool with a ‘resort’ feel (let).

“Vaulted ceiling and highlight windows create a sense of grandeur while allowing light to penetrate right into the centre of the home,” he says.

Located in a ‘flame zone’, the highest Bushfire Attack Level rating, the brick-veneer home had to meet rigorous building requirements.

The 500m² home took 12 months to build and scooped a Building Designers Australia residential design award in 2015.

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< project-builders’ websites. These designs can be varied, within limits, and the cost per square metre is hard to beat. Projecthome builders will often supply a price for knocking down an existing home and building a new one, so the whole operation comes in a single easy-to-cost package.

Kit-home suppliers provide a wealth of detail about their products online. They supply all materials for a fixed price; you find a builder and negotiate a price for labour. There are also websites that offer just designs and will supply detailed plans for a fee. Some are free.

Even if you wish to design a home or your own renovation, it’s a good idea to at least use a building designer to prepare plans so they meet council requirements.

The next big decision is who will build the house or extension, and under what terms. You can do it yourself as an ownerbuilder but this will require a special owner-builder permit, and in some states you’ll have to complete an approved education course. Owner-building is not a venture anyone should enter into lightly because, quite understandably, strict regulations and responsibilities apply.

The most common alternative is to use a licensed builder. The usual arrangement is a fixed-price contract but alternatives

include cost-plus, project management or negotiated tender deals.

A fixed-price contract minimises the risk of a cost blow-out. The variables will be any changes to the design or fittings during construction and aspects of the contract that are not fixed, such as site preparation costs or the standard of fittings.

Under a cost-plus contract you pay a negotiated rate for each trade, the cost of materials and an agreed profit margin.

With project management, you pay an agreed fee, percentage or hourly rate to a builder to organise and supervise the job.

These two methods give you greater control over the job but no firm indication of the final cost and are best entered into with a builder you know and trust. The same applies to a negotiated tender, where you bring in a builder early in the design process so they can advise ways of simplifying construction and reducing costs.

No matter which payment method you opt for, when you engage a licensed builder you are paying them to undertake a highly complex task. Today’s builders have to be skilled at managing every part of the job, but arguably the most the important aspect of their role is to hand over the keys to a home that looks and operates exactly as its owners hoped it would. #

Photography by Pablo Martin.

THE PROJECT HOME Rena and Matthew purchased land in Sydney’s west from Mirvac and built their five-bedroom home (right and below) with the company.

“We chose a home design that was never built as a display home in NSW, so we had no idea what walking through it would be like until completion,” says Rena. “That added to the excitement of the process.”

The couple loved the openness of the design they chose, and the space afforded by a generous kitchen and alfresco area. “We put in a lot of time at the beginning, planning just how we wanted everything to look.”

They started the tender process in January 2014. The build started in late October that year and was finished in June 2015. All up, the cost of building was about $450,000.

The ground floor includes a kitchen, living area, laundry, media room and study/fith bedroom. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a bathroom, main bedroom with ensuite and a games room.

There were no external changes but some design tweaks were made inside, says Rena. An extra bathroom was added downstairs, and a fireplace feature and some materials in the kitchen were upgraded. “We love the smoked glass and the quartz surfaces, and we’re really happy we spent a bit more on them,” says Rena.

The couple agrees that taking the project-home route has resulted in a fantastic place to live. “If you’re willing to put in the time and money you can achieve a high level of style and a sophisticated design through a project-home builder,” says Rena.

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Q We want to update our kitchen and bathroom without doing a full renovation. We thought retiling with some fantastic new tiles would be a great, cost-efective way to refresh both rooms. Could you recommend some options?

WRITE IN Send your question, with your name and address, to Rose-Marie via H&G Advice, GPO Box 4088, Sydney, NSW 1028, or email h&g@bauer-media. com.au.

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Angie Frost, via email

A he tile scene is very exciting right now and there are plenty of innovative styles to choose from. here’s a lot to love about the current market favourites: concrete- or timber-look porcelain tiles and encaustic tiles with graphic patterns.

Emerging trends identiied at last year’s Cersaie, an annual tile and bathroom ittings exhibition held in Bologna, Italy, included brick-look tiles, chevron shapes, textured tiles in grey tones, cool blues and greens, super-sized tiles, 3D efects and street art/pop art-inluenced styles that add bright splashes of colour and movement. Another trend was tiles made from ‘fragments’; geometric shapes mixed to create a larger composition. here’s a big swing towards extending tiles from the kitchen splashback right up to the ceiling and full-height feature walls in bathrooms. here are plenty of suppliers to choose from. I like the handmade look of the ranges at Tiles of Ezra and Jatana Interiors; Di Lorenzo Tiles ofers an extensive collection of decorative tiles in various materials. > tilesofezra.com; jatanainteriors.com.au; www.dilorenzo.com.au.

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GLOBAL FABRICS From north Africa to the Far East and all points in between, traditional cultures have a lot to ofer textile designers in the way of inspiration. Here’s a sample of the appealing range of fabrics our worldwide search has uncovered.

Origami synthetic linen in Indigo (6)

Featuring inky ‘perfect imperfections’, this fabric is a contemporary take on a traditional Japanese design. $113/m, Shibori; www.shibori.com.au.

Flowers on Water Ikat cotton in Madder (2)

Ikat is an extremely versatile print. This is a personal favourite because of the rich, warm colours. $79/m, No Chintz; www.nochintz.com.

Schumacher Bora Bora embellished linen in Lava Black (3)

A unique interpretation of South Pacific textiles, this fabric features wooden beads embroidered into borders, contrast stitching and linen fringe. POA, Orient House; www.orienthouse.com.au.

Anthropology cotton in Watermelon (4)

Inspired by the kilims of tribal central Asia, this fabric makes up into beautiful floor cushions and upholstery. $130/m, Warwick Fabrics; www.warwick.com.au.

Kente cloth in No 9 (5)

This machine-printed cotton from Ghana is inspired by traditional Kente cloth. It features colourful geometric shapes in a basket-like pattern. $20/m, African Fabrics Collection.

Quadrille China Seas Barbados Batik linen-cotton in New Navy on White (7)

China Seas is renowned for its beautiful batik fabrics, and this design would look especially appealing on sofas, cushions and curtains. POA, Ascrat; www.ascrat.com.au.

Premier Prints Michelle Nova cotton in Birch (8)

The colours allude to a Scandi palette but the influence is utterly Suzani with the printed ‘embroidery’ motif. POA, Online Fabric Store; www.onlinefabricstore.net.

Manuel Canovas Hazara cotton in Violine (9)

A remarkable toile portraying daily life for Hazara people in northern Afghanistan and its surrounds. An interesting choice that works beautifully on curtains, cushions and bedhead upholstery. POA, Domus Textiles; www.domustextiles.com.au.

Pueblo polyester-acrylic in Navy (10)

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Q I’d like to grow my own garlic, since I learned that all imported garlic is treated with potent chemicals. Is it difficult?

Susan, Sydney, NSW

A We should all be avoiding imported garlic, choosing Australian garlic every time. Garlic prefers cool climates but can be grown in most parts of Australia except the tropics, as it dislikes humidity and heavy rainfall. he key to success is in growing a variety that suits your particular location, climate and soil. Penny Woodward’s excellent book Garlic: An organic guide to knowing, growing and using garlic, from Australian Whites and Tasmanian Purples to Korean Reds and Shandongs ($29.95, Hyland House), is the deinitive guide. It includes details of about 60 varieties grown here, and recommends Southern Glen, Glen Large and Italian Pink for Sydney. At garlicaustralia.asn.au, you’ll ind a list of members who sell direct to the public by mail order. he Diggers Club (www. diggers.com.au) also sells several varieties and has fact sheets on growing garlic. Plant garlic cloves into very well drained soil from autumn, and harvest mature bulbs in late spring to summer when the tops start to yellow and die down.

In warm areas, chill bulbs in the fridge for two-three weeks before planting. It needs full sun, regular water and moderate fertiliser. Keep competitive weeds away as the plants grow. – Helen Young, gardening expert.

Photography by Rodney Macuja (fabric swatches) and David Hahn/bauersyndication.com.au (garlic).

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A traditional fabric from Mali, mud cloth is handwoven from cotton and dyed with earth- and plant-derived dyes.

This pattern depicts ‘the necessity of limits in life’. $140/180x120cm, African Fabrics Collection; www.africanfabrics collection.com.au.

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f you think composting is simply a way to deal with kitchen scraps, Costa Georgiadis, the bearded host of ABC TV’s Gardening Australia, would like you to think again. “It’s much more than that,” he says. “Composting is a building block for sustainability, because it’s the one thing that every single one of us can do to help make a big diference to the amount of waste in our community.”

If you keep a small sealed bin in your kitchen to collect food waste for compost, you’ll soon notice that the garbage bin is nowhere near as full as usual, he says.

“Take food scraps out of the waste stream, where they don’t belong, recycle just about everything else, and you’ll find it takes quite a while to fill a garbage bag.”

Costa, an ambassador for International Composting Awareness Week (May 2-8) , says not to let a lack of space stop you from composting. “You could choose a smaller system, like a Bokashi bucket, or investigate whether your council allows kitchen scraps in your green waste bin.

If not, ask them why not.”

Composting is a lot easier than most people realise, says Costa. “There are some great compost systems on the

market today that do all the work for you. So, for very little efort, you are diverting food waste from the anaerobic environment of landfill, where it produces methane, and you end up with a material that’s going to enrich your garden’s soil.”

Costa has a simple rule of thumb for getting your compost bin to work well.

“For every quantity of fresh green kitchen waste you put in, you should add twice as much dry waste.” This dry waste could take the form of grass clippings, twigs or dry leaves, shredded newspaper or torn-up egg cartons. In an ideal world, you’d keep a container of dry material next to the compost bin, so it’s ready to add whenever you put in food scraps.

“Turn compost once every week to 10 days. If you have a tumbler model, that’s pretty simple. When you’re finished, just give it a light sprinkle of water.”

Let compost mature for an average of two to three months, depending on your climate, and you’ll end up with a wonderful soil conditioner. “Your garden will thank you no end,” says Costa. # For more information, go to www.compostweek.com.au.

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We have an open-plan kitchen/living/dining area. While we love the look, we’re not keen on the noise or lack of privacy between spaces. How do we make this area a good space to be in, with a harmonious mix of furniture and fixtures? Brad Riley, via email

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Consider introducing a contemporary high-backed sofa or pair of armchairs in the middle of the room, with their backs to the kitchen. This will give a sense of enclosure. The addition of scatter cushions and a few upholstered ottomans will create visual interest in a vast open-plan area. It’s important with larger spaces to have interesting fabrics and trims to ensure that people continue to be interested and delighted by the details ater the first glance at the room. Rugs will help reduce noise and, if placed in both the dining and sitting areas, help delineate distinct ‘rooms’ within the space.

Brendan Wong Start with a clear plan for the look and feel you would like. Put together a moodboard to ensure you are happy with the items you are gathering.

Textures and layers are vital to provide both visual and physical comfort in a room. Using layers of textured fabrics will help absorb ambient noise. Window treatments are important for reducing noise levels and provide privacy; I suggest layering a blockout curtain with a sheer. Rugs add definition and bring comfort underfoot.

Add in natural materials such as wood, wool and linen to warm up the space and artwork that gives movement and colour to walls.

Georgie Shepherd Many spaces can be managed with the addition of curtains, rugs and clever artworks. By clever artwork I mean something like a customised fabric panel that has a medium-weight acoustic insulation strip built into it. Alex & Elle has these panels in abstract florals; they add a colour counterpoint to the room and serve a practical purpose. My fave trick for open-plan living is to use a large rug that sits under all the furniture within the area. A 3x3.5m size will usually suffice; it then creates a ‘room within a room’. Lighting can also help define zones. A feature pendant light hung quite low over the dining table will contribute to the warming mood. # Kim Black

Brendan Wong INTERIOR DESIGNER Brendan Wong Design, NSW; brendanwong.com.

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PICTURE PERFECT Page 114 Artworks by James Gleeson.

Page 116 clockwise from top let Artworks by David Edward Aspden, Nicholas Harding, Peter Godwin, Frank Hodgkinson, Rodney Pople, Euan Macleod, Keith Looby.

Page 118 clockwise from top let Artworks by David Edgar Straughan, Rick Amor, Justin Maurice O’Brien, Nora Heysen, Tudor St George Tucker, Roland Shakespeare Wakelin, Justin Maurice O’Brien, Elioth Gruner.

Page 119 clockwise from top let Artworks by John Anthony Tuckson, Shonah Trescott, Frank George Hodgkinson, unknown South American artist.

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Choices Flooring introduces the Serenity

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel gives you the look

Collection carpet range. From sustainable fibres to the sotest, most durable carpet on the planet. www.choicesflooring.com.au

of a gel manicure at home, without a trip to the salon! Application takes just two steps and lasts up to 14 days. au.sallyhansen.com

Caesarstone is delighted to launch Statuario Maximus, the very latest marbleinspired design to join the Supernatural Designs collection. www.caesarstone.com.au

H&G ESSENTIALS Harvey Norman The Maddox bed is made from a combination of Victorian Ash and Tasmanian Oak timbers to create a unique, stylish look. www.harveynorman.com.au

C R E AT E A B E A U T I F U L LIFESTYLE AND HOME WITH THESE M U S T- H AV E P R O D U C T S .

Strut Living’s blue-and-white ceramics range easily adds a refined chinoiserie look to interiors with striking complementary and stand-alone pieces. www.strutliving.com.au

Herbert Adams Crated using authentic sous vide, slow-cooking techniques, these premium party pies are a moreish gourmet treat. www.herbertadams.com.au

Domo Sculpted to reflect the inherently dynamic design of a parachute, the elegant Ligne Roset Parachute light makes a stunning statement in any space. www.domo.com.au

Matt Blatt The Newport dining package, including an elegant veneer-top table and six upholstered dining chairs, ofers a stylish take on classic design. www.mattblatt.com.au

Liebherr’s new award-winning side-by-side

Tired of being tired? Floradix Herbal Iron

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Extract contains a source of iron balanced with vitamins and nutri-rich herbs to assist in the maintenance of general health.*

Freedom A mix of textures including steel and concrete and an exposed bulb give the Landon table lamp, $129, a modern, industrial-inspired look. www.freedom.com.au

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Mayo Hardware The go-to gadget this barbecue season is the Smart Thermometer, $49.99; it alerts you via your mobile when your meat is ready! www.bunnings.com.au

SEBO Australia Get a better smelling vacuum cleaner using SEBO’s perfumed air capsules – they emit a pleasant citrus aroma whilst you vacuum. www.sebo.com.au

Nick Scali The unique Omer dining table is easy to clean and maintain with a nonporous, antibacterial zinc top set in a heritage oak frame. www.nickscali.com.au

H&G ESSENTIALS from nature, minimal design and light, clean lines are the main sources of inspiration behind the Ycon sink mixer. www.parisi.com.au

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Smeg’s SAW1014 10kg washer is a stylish unit that is only 62cm deep and hygienically cleans, and quietly spins, the biggest load in a standard laundry space. www.smeg.com.au

new rose has English-style blooms in a swirl of beautiful musk pink with a white reverse and mild fragrance. www.treloarroses.com.au

ILVE’s most popular oven collections will now

Weylandts The iconic Marconi sofa boasts a

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distinctive masculine design and sturdy frame and comes in a variety of configurations and upholstery options. www.weylandts.com.au

design and convenience and is perfect for lighting everything from barbecues to candles.

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Parisi Forms that draw direct inspiration

Officeworks Functional and Scandinavian in style, the Indiana one-drawer desk, $219, ofers a spacious worktop and an in-built drawer to discreetly store documents, laptops or notebooks. www.officeworks.com.au

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Bowled over If you have an unused mortar and pestle languishing in the cupboard, put it to use by repurposing it as a planter – the stone look is totally on trend. Simply place stones in the bottom for drainage, and pop your plant pot inside the mortar.

BLUE MOOD This moodboard, created by designer Michelle Broussard of Colour Confidence Interiors (www.colour confidence.com.au) for a client, is a wonderful expression of the versatility of blue. The textures and scale of the patterns all add to the interest. All featured fabrics are from Warwick Fabrics.

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ON THE TRAIL Some hotels take the guest experience to the next level. The newly renovated InterContinental Singapore – smack bang in the middle of the arts/cultural district of Bugis – has launched a 20-stop guided tour through the colourful streets surrounding the hotel, taking in temples, design centres and historical buildings. With the Singapore Garden Festival coming up (23-31 July), green thumbs would do well to book a bed and tour now. www. intercontinental.com/Singapore.

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T h en and no w In t er ior d e s ig ne r Natali e Dworja n y n , whose h ome featured i n H &G in Se pt e mber 1987 ( below l eft ), ha s be e n in to uch wi th pics of her lovely new home in Me lbou r ne ’s s out h east ( belo w).

Vi sitor s w elcome d Cluanie, garden historian and author Anne Vale’s garden in Koonwarra, Victoria, will be opened to visitors as part of Open Gardens Victoria on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8. Entry is $8. www.opengardensvictoria.org.au.

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TOP OF THE CLASS Over the course of Anneka Manning’s BakeClass ($45, Murdoch Books) – which includes more than 90 sweet and savoury dishes – you’ll build your baking skills, learn a wealth of tips and techniques and improve your confidence. You’re sure to find plenty of volunteer taste testers while you’re practising!

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DOMESTIC BLISS New Zealand-born, Sydney-raised Peter O’Doherty has painted seaside cottages and brick villas for many years. He captures their ‘faces’ with unblinking precision, curtains drawn and lawns trim. His new works travel into the heart of the home: the stainless-steel kitchen sink, the chopping board and egg carton; shamelessly average and tenderly real.

The effect is beatific. – Anna Johnson.

Peter O’Doherty: Through The Window is on at Sydney’s King Street Gallery on William until April 25. www.kingstreetgallery.com.au. #

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On our cover Awash in light and rich in strong textures, this bayside home in Melbourne is the epitome of understated luxury following a well-considered renovation.

To see more, turn to page 88.

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