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INSIDER ADVICE

ON DESIGN

In this Woollahra powder
room by Handelsmann +
Khaw, Verde stone from
Granite and Marble
Works; Turkish tapware
from Saardé; 1940s
French sconces from
The Vault Sydney; Iksel
wallpaper from Boyac.

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MATERIALS

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K&B

A beautiful
freestanding
enamel cooker,
like an Aga or
La Cornue, is a
way to make
a contemporary
kitchen look
slightly more
traditional.

Tamsin Johnson

Hands down, our favourite hardware and pulls are from Nanz.
The quality is exceptional — they are the Bentley of hardware.

Alexandra Donohoe Church, Decus Interiors

In this bathroom by
Articolo, Slim pendant
light in Bronze, from
$5700, from Articolo.

Engineered stone in Black Tempal, from $600 Australian
per sq m, from Caesarstone. ABOVE Smeg tapware is
really ahead
50s Style Retro Under Bench dishwasher, $2190, of the game,
and stand mixer, $703, both from Winning in terms of the
Appliances. BELOW The Water Monopoly range and
Rockwell bath, from $12,885, from the finishes.
The English Tapware Company.
Gillian Khaw,
Handelsmann

+ Khaw

Everyday
elegance

A SMART, VERSATILE SURFACE THAT’S ALSO CARBON
NEUTRAL, DEKTON BY COSENTINO WILL ELEVATE
YOUR KITCHEN’S FUNCTIONALITY WITH STYLE.

COHESIVE LOOK
Inspired by the luxury and timeless quality of
natural stone, Dekton by Cosentino surfaces are
available in a variety of colours and finishes to
link different elements together and add further

interest to the whole space.

RENOVATING A KITCHEN presents all manner of options but there are a
few key elements that cannot be overlooked. Choosing a durable and distinctive
surface for your cooking zone is an essential ingredient to a kitchen’s success.
For this relaxed yet refined space designed by Kyal and Kara — of The Block
and Reno Rumble fame — the seasoned renovating duo turned to Dekton by
Cosentino ultra-compact surfaces.

In this open-plan zone, the island bench embodies style and function.
As the hub of the home, the kitchen needed to be consistent with the space’s
overall coastal feel. “Rather than injecting colour into this kitchen, we layered
different textures using a simple palette of cream, tan and beige tones to make
it feel warm and inviting,” says Kara. “Our starting point was a beautiful oak
floor, which we paired with a Dekton Taga benchtop that played on its warm,
earthy tones while introducing pattern.”

The Taga finish was inspired by Taj Mahal quartzite. The soft creamy
white tone is interspersed with subtle brown-gold veins, giving depth and
richness to this luxurious material. “For us, the kitchen has always been the
gathering place for friends and family. We wanted this kitchen island to feel

like a grand piece of furniture where memories could be made, so we
specified a luxurious, extra-thick benchtop,” says Kara. Choosing a versatile
surface for food prep and dining doesn’t mean compromising on style either.
“We love the striations and depth in natural stone, but given this is our
family home we didn’t want to worry about stains and marks,” says Kara.

Emulating the classic appeal of natural stone, Dekton by Cosentino is an
innovative and versatile material that can be used indoors and outdoors.
Crafted from a blend of raw materials used in glass manufacturing, advanced
porcelain materials and quartz, this highly scratch-resistant surface is
resistant to water absorption, stains and UV damage. The life cycle of the
material is also carbon neutral, making it an eco-conscious choice as well.

This smart ultra-compact surface comes as no surprise from Cosentino,
a family owned company. Starting out in the 1940s processing marble from
the Sierra de los Filabres mountains in Spain, the company’s commitment
to research and development in the late 1970s led to its expansion. Cosentino
is now a global leader in innovative surface materials and the result of this
dedication to excellence can be at your fingertips in your very own kitchen.

Visit a Cosentino showroom near you. Find more details at cosentino.com

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in North West Tasmania.
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Tasmania’s widescreen
wilderness, thriving food
scene and cultural significance
provide sensory nourishment
and a chance to untether from

mainland concerns.

By Dan F Stapleton
Photographed by Jeremy Simons

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VList SIX OF THE BEST
PLACES TO EAT AND
The island state of Tasmania sprawls across an area roughly the
size of Scotland yet is home to just one tenth of that country’s DRINK IN AND
population. In Hobart, the increasingly cosmopolitan capital, AROUND TASMANIA
it is possible to dose on A-grade coffee and culture before
bedding down in an eminently comfortable hotel. But venture Sample the state’s most innovative
beyond city limits and the untamed landscape rushes up to greet dishes and top drops.
you, all brooding greys and greens.
Before you tackle the island’s wilder reaches, spend a day or Hobart Fico Mediterranean
two exploring buzzy Hobart and its surrounds. The city’s influences meet local produce at
blockbuster attraction, The Museum of Old and New Art (mona. this Hobart mainstay. Save room
net.au) is as provocative as ever, although it’s the less controversial works — including for a scoop of bee-pollen gelato.
Sidney Nolan’s Snake (Rainbow Serpent) mural and several contributions by James Turrell
— that truly stand out. ficofico.net

The Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery (tmag.tas.gov.au) is worth a visit, too: alongside Dier Makr This is degustation
temporary exhibitions by Australian artists, you’ll find permanent displays that shed light done right: precise flavours,
on the island’s Aboriginal heritage and demystify its native fauna including the elusive superlative seafood and lots
thylacine, otherwise known as the Tasmanian tiger. of vegetables. The wine list is
adventurous and, naturally,
In recent years, a distinctive Tasmanian food culture has emerged, defined by a reverence Tassie-centric. For further
for the locally sourced and a preference for clean, uncomplicated flavours. The restaurants
in Hobart have a hint of mainland polish, while in the outlying towns, the vibe is more fervent detours into wine territory,
rustic: some country spots, such as The Agrarian Kitchen Eatery (see right) and Fat Pig pay sister bar Lucinda a visit.
Farm ( fatpig.farm), grow and rear almost everything themselves. To sample more of the diermakr.com
island’s best produce, book a tour of the capital’s markets and providores with Gourmania
Food (gourmaniafoodtours.com.au). Gold Bar Tasmanian spirits are
the focus at this friendly bar in an
There are several new hotels to choose from in Hobart, including a sleek Crowne Plaza old flour mill on the waterfront.
(ihg.com), the five-star MACq 01 Hotel (macq1.com.au) and the luxurious The Tasman You’ll find almost every local maker
(marriott.com) opening in June. Our pick, though, is the atmospheric Moss Hotel (mosshotel. of gin and whiskey represented.
com.au), which occupies several 19th-century warehouses in busy Salamanca Place.
Exposed sandstone, beamed ceilings and forest-green bathrooms set the tone, and the goldbarhobart.com.au
largest suites have balconies overlooking the market square.
New Norfolk The Agrarian
To truly appreciate Tasmania’s scale, it’s worth setting aside at least a few days to explore Kitchen Eatery The setting
the interior by foot or by air. For the time-poor, however, there are other options. Tasmanian — a former psychiatric hospital —
aviation outfit Par Avion (paravion.com.au) operates day trips from Hobart to the Southwest may be unconventional, but the
Wilderness, a little-visited area of national parkland covering over 600,000 hectares. After food is quintessentially Tasmanian,
landing at the tiny Melaleuca airstrip, guests board a boat and cruise along the region’s made almost entirely with produce
pristine waterways, which thread through dark mountains and quiet valleys. The return
flight, at sunset, cuts inland across the handsome Arthur Range. from a nearby farm.
theagrariankitchen.com
Par Avion can also help you reach what many consider to be Tasmania’s most captivating
destination: the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, deep within the island’s Bruny Island Bruny Island
Wilderness World Heritage Area in the Central Highlands. It’s here that visitors can join the Cheese Co. The state’s most
famed Overland Track, which traverses temperate rainforest and alpine moorlands on its acclaimed cheese operation has
way to icy Lake St Clair. a tasting room; it’s an easy car-and-
ferry trip from the capital. Or visit
All but the keenest walkers will need six days to complete the 65-kilometre trek. You can the shopfront in North Hobart.
set up camp at certain spots along the way, but for hot showers and cooked meals, consider brunyislandcheese.com.au
joining a private tour with the Tasmanian Walking Company (taswalkingco.com.au), which
is the sole operator of private huts on the track. Upon reaching Lake St Clair, stay overnight Marion Bay Van Bone
at Pumphouse Point (pumphousepoint.com.au), the converted hydroelectric pumphouse, Tassie-born chef Timothy Hardy
and watch the weather roll in.
(ex-Brae) is at the helm of this
If a week-long hike sounds too arduous, book a room at Cradle Mountain Lodge anticipated diner, which is set to
(cradlemountainlodge.com.au) and use it as a base from which to explore the park’s more transform tucked-away Marion Bay
accessible corners. Cradle Mountain itself overlooks another moody body of water, Dove
Lake, which can easily be circumnavigated; the six-kilometre track takes in stunning vistas when it opens this autumn.
of the park’s peaks and includes a detour through thick rainforest. @vanbone_restaurant

Even gentler is the King Billy Track, a one-hour circuit that begins beside Cradle Mountain OPPOSITE PAGE, FROM TOP LEFT Tasmanian
Lodge and leads deep into the woods. The trail passes some magnificent examples of King Truffles in Deloraine in the central north of the
Billy pine trees, which can grow upwards of 30 metres and are found nowhere else in the
world. Fair warning: standing beside these 1,000-year-old trees, in the midst of such state. Constitution Dock, Hobart. A rufous-
a verdant and mysterious landscape, may induce awe. VL bellied pademelon. Fico restaurant, Hobart.

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Studios top, $470 and pants, $540 from Harrolds; Bottega Veneta shoes,
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POSTSCRIPT MOBILIA The work of
From the living room to the outdoors, update Italian designer Gino Sarfatti
your home in style with these must-haves. is marked by forward
thinking. In 1956, Sarfatti
DOMO Prolific designer Sebastian Herkner’s latest table design for Pulpo, conceived the Model 566
the Pina Side Table, is inspired by the theatrical dance work of Pina Lamp, which embodies the
Bausch. Translating Bausch’s twists and turns with steel, brass and glass, refined elemental form
the reflective nature of this piece is further emphasised by the casted glass typical of his designs. Danish
elements in eight colour combinations. Visit domo.com.au for details. company Astep has added
another chapter to the tale of
COTSWOLD INOUT this classic piece by utilising
FURNITURE Belgian modern innovations such
furniture company Vincent as energy-efficient LED
Sheppard blends traditional technology and a recyclable
craftsmanship with timeless cast alloy base of aluminium,
appeal in its wide variety magnesium, and copper.
of indoor and outdoor For more iconic designs,
furniture. The woven Lloyd visit mobilia.com.au
Loom pieces — the Jack
Dining Chair seen here for ZUSTER Getting the conversation started is easy thanks to the generous
instance — utilise recycled proportions of the Flow Circular Sofa. Featuring an Australian hardwood
kraft paper and steel, and timber frame and seat cushions, the sofa is wrapped with feather and
can easily fit any style from down on a Superior High Resilience foam core for structure and comfort.
classic to contemporary. Crafted to order in Melbourne and with a range of fabrics available, this
Check out the collection at seat can be customised to suit your needs and style; visit zuster.com.au
cotswoldfurniture.com.au
OSIER BELLE Elevate your
FANULI Italian furniture alfresco entertaining with a
specialist Fanuli curates quality new outdoor dining setting.
pieces that epitomise the nation’s Osier Belle’s Dining
rich design heritage, and the Concrete Bar Table with
Tessa Armchair from Flexform teak base, as well as a sealed
is a prime example. A canaletto top in either slate or white,
walnut frame is combined with is an elegant option for
handcrafted woven paper rush outdoor entertaining. Teamed
cord seat and backrest to form with all-weather bar stools
a feature lounge chair. For more featuring the signature Osier
info, visit fanuli.com.au Belle tie, this contemporary
setting creates the perfect
spot for casual afternoon
drinks and transforms into
an intimate space for dinner
on a balmy night. For details,
visit osierbelle.com.au

VLcollection THE RESIDENCE GC SHARES INSIDER TIPS FROM
THE ULTIMATE GOLD COAST BLACK BOOK

When COVID-19 saw Sarah Knight relocate with her family back to
Australia from Hong Kong, they chose the Gold Coast to lay down roots
thanks to its outdoor lifestyle, prestigious schools and proximity to two
major airports. Sarah is not alone, the Gold Coast is experiencing an
influx of professionals who are seeking out the best luxury properties to
call home.

Recognising the demand for a comprehensive relocation agency with
concierge services including home styling, personal shopping and event
planning, Sarah launched The Residence GC. She spends her days
helping clients take the stress out of relocating by partnering with local
businesses to do everything from furnishings, hanging artwork,
installing electronics - even booking beauty services and hair styling so
when families land on the Gold Coast, they can seamlessly slip into their
new lifestyles.

In doing so, Sarah has quickly built a black book of Gold Coast
businesses. She says she’s helped clients settle into homes along the
beachfront, canals and hinterland like the one pictured above. Set right
on the Nerang River, it boasts four acres, its own boat mooring and
tennis court.

Once they have their home purchased, she helps them to set it up. The
first-stop for Sarah’s home styling is Biku Furniture and Homewares
where she finds high quality and luxury finishes. Locally owned, the team
at Biku won’t stop at anything to help Sarah find the perfect piece. If it’s
not on the shop floor, they’ll help her source or design something special.

Sarah’s favourite launching points for home styling
is artwork. She loves large, abstract works by local
artist Tania Blanchard (artwork pictured above). Sarah
says they make a strong impact and compliment
almost every design aesthetic.

Her help settling people into their new lifestyles
doesn’t stop there. As a personal concierge she always
recommends her favourite hair and beauty salons such
as Allana Carson at Cosmetic Injectables at Salt. Alana
can conduct home visits when privacy is required. For
hair, Sarah sends clients to Oscar Oscar at Pacific Fair
for their luxury additions like a massage on arrival and
a private retreat for relaxation at the basin. If Sarah’s
managing an event or photo shoot for a client and they
want to look fabulous, she always sends them to Tori
Tye Hair and Make-Up. Visit www.theresidencegc.com
to find out more.

Above: Artwork by taniablanchardcreative.com Left: Furniture
by biku.com.au, waterfront home for sale by atrealty.com.au/
larrybrown/ and Tash Bercich at solacebrokerage.com.au.
Sarah styled by cosmeticinjectablesatsalt.com.au, toritye.com.
au and oscaroscar.com.au/salons/broadbeach. Photography by
gracelilyvisuals.com.

@the_ residence_gc

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lifestyle. Say hello to unique,
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perfect picnics, exploring the
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Love blossoms

The wonder of a bud flourishing is expressed in the creation of this multifaceted
seat where a sinuous structure delights on first sight.

By Virginia Jen Photographed by James Tolich Styled by Joseph Gardner

When Louis Vuitton, long-time lauded purveyor of refined luxury, stepped into the realm of the home with its Objets Nomades
collection a few years ago, traditional craftsmanship, heritage and timeless style were at the core of the offering. The maison
turned to innovative Japanese artist and designer Tokujin Yoshioka — whose recent work includes a pair of pandemic-
impacted projects: designing the Tokyo 2021 Olympic lantern and cauldron, and a free template to create a face shield —
to produce the Blossom stool. Inspired by the fashion maison’s petal monogram, four ash plywood ‘petals’ lined with butter-
soft calfskin seemingly fold into one another in a transfixing swirl, turning a simple stool into a beguiling objet d’art sitting
prettily on its own. The form emulates that of a bud coming into bloom, capturing the transformative magic of Mother Nature
with quiet elevated elegance. Asked upon the Blossom’s release what was factored in first — form or function — during the
design process, Yoshioka says: “Neither. I always try to invent something beyond forms, and that is universal and timeless.” VL

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