Australian House & Garden (January 2020)

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Welcome to 2020

JANUARY













Cover stories 88 Buena Vista Thanks to a chic 184 Busy Beagles

23 Shopping for the great outdoors renovation, life’s a beach for the 186 The Green House
BBQs, furniture, lighting, beach owner of this Sydney home. 187 Take Cover Home insurance
chairs, picnic baskets 98 Let There Be Light Working from options decoded.
46 Welcome to 2020 New decade, the inside out was the key to success 188 A Room Of One’s Own
new decor at this property in Sydney’s east. Smart strategies to help your
78 Summer days with Wendy 106 View Finders The dramatic kids get on the property ladder.
Whiteley, Jenny Kee, Costa transformation of a 1920s cottage
Georgiadis, Anna Spiro, Matthew on Sydney’s Northern Beaches – Community
Evans, Kara Rosenlund on time and under budget. 13 Your H&G Readers’ letters.
145 Gardening leave Green spaces to 116 Infinite Joy This WA home now 191 Bauer Media Privacy Notice
work and play in matches its spectacular setting. 194 The Creative Type Florist Nelson

171 Magical, mystical Morocco 122 Modern Love A Mid-Century home Pringle of Bloomey’s.
in Melbourne gets its groove back.
Decorating & design 128 Follow The Art A Melbourne abode Subscription offer

23 Outside Interest Impress all-comers where small(er) is beautiful. 60 Subscribe to H&G this month
with an amazing alfresco space. 136 A New Turn In Sydney, heritage and you will be entered in the
35 The Boathouse Interior designer requirements led to an out-of-the- draw to win $50,000 cash!
Emma Buchan’s tips for coastal chic. box renovation.
40 Ask An Expert
Styling by Sophie Wilson. Photograph by Kristina Soljo. Flowers by Poho Flowers.
42 On Trend: Portugal. Gardens
44 On Trend: Limoncello. 145 Living History The fascinating
46 2020 Future Design Classics evolution of Cranlana.
152 Cool & Calm The refreshing revamp
Shopping of one family’s pool area.

51 Let It Out Alfresco entertaining 154 Live On The Edge Thoughtful
is all in the accessories. design makes the most of a tricky
57 Beach Chairs Takeaseat. coastal site.
58 Picnic Baskets 158 Floral And Hardy Waterwise plants.
61 Buyer’s Guide Barbecues. 159 Clippings Garden news and to-dos.
190 Where To Buy Stockists’ details.
Living
Insider 162 Ocean Drive Savour the delights of
On our cover
66 Design Moment Thermos. coastal Victoria. Entertaining is a breeze
73 Insider Design news and reviews. 167 Hit Refresh Summery white wines. with this glam kitchen, just
78 ThatHolidayFeelingSix creatives 169 On The Road Sibella Court’s one of the fabulous spaces
share their summer loves. guide to Lorne. in interior designer Annie
171 Rock The Casbah Morocco. Benjamin’s own home
in Sydney’s east. Turn to
Houses page88formore.Styling by
14 Fine Vintage Inside the glam Sydney Advice Kate Nixon. Photograph
apartment of retailers Ben Palmer 180 Light Touch Spotlight on the latest by Jason Busch.
and Josh Penn. outdoor lighting.



EDITOR’S LETTER H G


















“APART from my


usual notes-to-self,

a recurring New

Year’s resolution is


to make my HOME


into nirvana.”



y the time you read this, the frenetic festive-season activity will be over and you can relax and contemplate
what’s in store for 2020. New Year’s resolutions reach fever pitch when accompanied by the dawn of a new
decade and the H&G team and I have been writing and reviewing our must–do lists for 2020. Apart from my
usual New Year notes-to-self – do more yoga, read more (that is, finish the 20 books I started this year), eat
B  more fish and less French cheese, consume fewer drinks beginning with c (coffee, Champagne and chardonnay)
and try not to get so worked up about things – a recurring resolution is to make my home into nirvana. All needs will be
met when the vision is achieved and it will spark joy every day. I think this is all part of a property-renovating/decorating
condition that afflicts many and is difficult to cure. I have succumbed on many occasions!
If a renovation, build or move is on the cards for 2020, the beautiful refurbishment of interior designer Annie Benjamin’s

Sydney home will provide plenty of inspiration. Her kitchen (featured on the cover) manages to satisfy the quest for classic
and modern through savvy use of strong colour, elegant joinery and slick finishes. In WA’s south-west, a couple has
achieved their ultimate abode on a two-hectare site with sweeping views of Geographe Bay and the surrounding bushland.
As owner Polly says: “We wouldn’t change a thing”. She and her husband have clearly found the cure for property wanderlust!
Hair & makeup by Sam Powell. Photograph by Kristina Soljo. Artwork by Joshua Yeldham.
Our gardens editor, Elizabeth Wilson, visited Cranlana in Melbourne, the stunning former home of department
store founder Sidney Myer and his wife Merlyn. Its parklike gardens are exquisitely kept and it continues to provide
plenty of pleasure for many. A project by Think Outside Gardens shows what can be achieved in contemporary style.
If more travel is on your list for 2020 our story on magical, mystical Morocco will have you packing your bags. Closer
to home, stylist Sibella Court takes a road trip down the Great Ocean Road to Lorne.
Speaking of driving... I had a glimpse of the future as part of the judging panel of the WhichCar awards when I drove
the new Tesla with my colleague, Inside Out editor Eliza O’Hare. Its elegant exterior gave no clue to the sparse interior:
simple veneer dashboard and an oversized screen completed the vehicular decor. Very The Jetsons! Welcome to 2020.






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Creative director Antonietta Panuccio
Deputy editor & travel John McDonald
Interiors & houses Kate Nixon
Homes group coordinator Matilda Ringrose

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Your H&G

H&G social

The posts that

made your month.
This year’s Christmas issue was–asalways–adelight!

Facebook For me, the highlight was the MorningtonPeninsula
garden (Beach Beauty); I later watchedthesegment
about it on ABC’s Dream Gardens–itwassointerestingto

see it all come alive. One of the homeownersmentioned

that he adores just watching thenativegrassesmovingin
the breeze. This is what a beautifulgardendoes:itletsus

take stock of what beauty is, whetheritbeawaveabout
to break or grasses bending in thebreeze.

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Wall story Friends forever

When viewing the interior of the house My wife and I began reading H&G when
that would become our home, I remarked we bought our first home 35 years ago
Instagram “that red feature wall will have to go”. Five – we were desperate for renovating and
years on, we are still living with it because decorating ideas. We are now in our third
I couldn’t visualise what should replace it. home,atownhouseontheMornington
Then I had a light bulb moment while Peninsula.After10yearshere,we’rethinking

re-reading the August issue, which had of changing things up. We want our home to
the complimentary gift wrap still attached. better reflect our personalities and, to some
I took said wrapping paper [designed by extent, current trends. So where do we turn?
Diane Bergeron] out of the magazine, stuck Our trusty friend H&G. We welcome a new
Pinterest it on the wall and that was it. issue into our home every month – and we
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A tranquil Melbourne home found fans window with white trim, which I intend MichaelBowden,Rosebud,Victoria
on Facebook, an award-winning tropical to frame with green and white wallpaper.
garden had Instagrammers green with
envy, and this beautifully feminine We live in a country area and, as you can Design of the times
bathroom took top honours on Pinterest. imagine, the view out of the window is My first introduction to Top 50 Rooms
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Fine vintage







Thanks to a Hamptons-inspired renovation,

this Art Deco apartment in Sydney is
perfectly poised for a fabulous future.

STORY John McDonald | STYLING Ashley Pratt

PHOTOGRAPHY Kristina Soljo















































LIVING Toy Maltese Benji makes
himself comfortable on a Duchess
salon chair from Ralph Lauren.
Calacatta marble was imported from
Italy and carved into a fire surround by
a local artisan; it was so heavy that the
floor needed to be reinforced. Jamaica
salon sofa, Chatsworth ottoman and
Daniela lamp, all Ralph Lauren. Rug,
Cadrys. Throw, Bemboka. The artwork
above the mantel is a poster for the
Louis Vuitton Sailing Cup. Artwork
above sofa by Tom Everhart.

en Palmer and his partner Josh Penn bought their apartment, a BALCONY Proud dads Ben (left) and Josh with
three-bedroom Art Deco abode, in 2016. At 200m2, it was larger their son Brooklyn. Bougainvillea frames the view.
than their previous place and had sublime harbour views. The FOYER Antique chandelier. The inlay cabinet is
a family piece. Eichholtz table, James Said.
originalperiodfeatures,including3.2m-highceilings,alsoappealed. Flowers by Mr Cook (throughout). SHELVES This
B “It was flooded with light and felt wonderfully serene, but the bookcase, in the living room, houses special pieces
interiors were extremely tired,” says Ben. At the time, the couple were the couple have collected on their travels.
expecting a child – son Brooklyn, now two – so renovating was a priority.
Theirplanwastobringthe1930sapartmentintothe21stcenturywithout
losinganyofitsArtDecocharacter.“Theoveralllayoutwasn’ttoobad,but
afewspacesneededreconfiguring–thetwobathrooms,inparticular,were
awkwardlydesigned.Weweredesperateforanewkitchentoo,”saysBen.

“I love Hamptons/coastal style and am a huge admirer of Ralph Lauren,
so that influenced the overall look and feel of the apartment.”
ThecouplecalledoninteriordesignerDeanneRoozofRooz+RoozDesign
to help with tweaks to the floor plan, including straightening some
misalignedwallsandreinforcingthefloorinthelivingroomtoaccommodate
amarblefiresurround.Ben,whoco-0wnslocalfurnitureandhomewares
retailerPalmer&Penn,wasinapositiontodeckouttheapartment himself,
including plenty of his favourite pieces by Ralph Lauren.
Sophistication begins at the front door. The entry foyer features new

timberflooring,laidinachevronpattern,andanarrayofbeautifulantiques
– an heirloom inlay cabinet and sparkling chandelier to name just two.
“We planned to have the chevron flooring throughout, but the cost >

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DINING Ralph Lauren tableware and extension dining table, Palmer & Penn.
KITCHEN The original kitchen was replaced with a bespoke design, including an
ornate rangehood cover that references the period of the building. BALCONY The
home’s priceless views. BROOKLYN’S ROOM Hot-air balloon decorations, Adrienne
& The Misses Bonney. Merced glider chair and Blythe convertible cot, both Pottery
Barn Kids. Giraffe, Melissa & Doug. MAIN BEDROOM Armchair and ottoman, both
Coco Republic. Ralph Lauren bedside table, bed and sconces. Bedlinen, Sheridan.
For Where to Buy, see page 190.

was prohibitive so we kept the parquetry to the entrance to create
a grand first impression,” says Ben.
Totheleftofthefoyerareseparatelivinganddiningrooms,thelatter
withdirectaccesstothebalcony.Totherightofthefoyeristhekitchen
andahallleadingtothethreebedrooms(twowithensuites)andafamily
bathroom. Each room is beautifully decorated, with elegant tailoring
and a classic blue-and-white palette delivering on sophistication and
the desired timeless feel.
“It’s exactly as we envisioned,” says Ben. “It looks clean and fresh,

but the original details still have presence. It’s designed to last.” >
Rooz+Rooz Design, Dover Heights, NSW; (02) 9371 1122 or
www.rooz.com.au.




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LIF E & ST Y L E


Ben shares some firsts and favourite things.

OUR FIRST (ADULT) HOME WAS… A beautiful
“ WE LOVE GOING FOR two-bedroom apartment in Sydney’s bustling
Rushcutters Bay. It was decorated in a luxe
FAMILY WALKS AROUND New York style with geometric patterns and
THE BAY WITH OUR DOG.” sleek modern furniture.

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT? Bert’s Bar & Brasserie
in Newport, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
The decor is fabulous – inspired by the grand hotels of
the 1930s – and the food and wines are amazing.
RECENT PURCHASE FOR YOUR HOME?
A Ralph Lauren commode for our bedroom. We ran
out of storage space very quickly so this was as much
a practical purchase as a beautiful investment.

FAVOURITE COLOUR COMBINATION? 
Blue, grey and white.
WHICH CREATIVES INSPIRE YOU? Definitely
[interior designer] Thomas Hamel. He has nailed the Styling by Kate Nixon (living room). Photography by Kristina Soljo (family), Chris Warnes
classic American look I love (right).
FAVOURITE ARTISTS? I can’t get enough of
Damien Hirst at the moment (bottom left).
WHAT ARE YOU READING READING RIGHT NOW?
Michelle Obama’s autobiography, Becoming.
AND LISTENING TO? The Saxtribution playlist
on Apple Music. It features beautiful covers (living room) & Alamy (St Moritz, artwork).
of all the popular songs.
FAVOURITE MOVIES? Anything James Bond.

FAVOURITE FAMILY ACTIVITY?
We love going for walks around the bay with
our dog. We usually end up at the park.
NUMBER-ONE SCENT? Eight & Bob
Cap D’Antibes reminds me of holidays
on the French Riviera.
FAVOURITE FLOWERS? I love all flowers
but orchids are up the top of my list.
NEXT HOLIDAY DESTINATION? Skiing with
the family in St Moritz (top right). When we’re
not skiiing, we’ll be taking in the amazing scenery.
The town’s old-world hotels are inspiring too. #






FAVOURITE COLOUR COMBINATION? BLUE, GREY AND WHITE.






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Bernard Dining Table with Mona Chairs



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ON WALL Weatherboards painted Ultra Flat Acrylic in Squid Ink, $118/4L,
Porter’s Paints. Numbers & Letters terracotta house numbers, $70 each, ing
and Lepaar Luxe 20m garden hose with hook, $320, all Robert Plumb.
ON FLOOR From left Odemis urn, $395, spider plant, $40, Indo timber
rice pounder, $575 each, Crassula minima plant, $195, and Terrafirma
barrel planter, $195, all Garden Life. Hardie Deck fibre-cement decking
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TAKE IT OUTSIDE

H G decorating Stylists’ assistants Kate Lincoln, Kerri-Ann Kennedy, Jessica Panetta, Christina Parass & Jade Vong.

Outside I N T EREST





Set the scene for a relaxing summer with these cool,
casual and comfortable pieces for outdoor areas.

PRODUCED BY Sarah Maloney | STYLING Sarah Maloney & Ashley Pratt

PHOTOGRAPHY Nic Gossage


Contour dining table with timber top, $2995, Cotswold InOut Furniture.
Marco outdoor dining chairs, $295 each, Coco Republic. Dedon ‘Cirql’
dining armchair, $2585, Cosh Living. Cereusforbesiicactus, $295, Garden
Life. Allia concrete planter, $325, Coco Republic. ON TABLE From left
Teucrium fruticans plant, $75, and Terrafirma barrel planter, $75, both
Garden Life. Morgan & Finch ‘Carlisle’ polyester napkin in Brick, $24.95/
four, and rattan napkin ring, $3.95, both Bed Bath N’ Table. Rock resin
bowl in Snow Swirl, $180, Dinosaur Designs. Britannia Observant high
bowl, $565, Janus et Cie. Maarten Baas brass cutlery, $210/place setting,
Spence & Lyda. Moroccan blown-glass tumblers, $6.50 each, Saardé.
Rock resin jug, $255, Dinosaur Designs. ON WALL Diamond 1 exterior
wall light, $119, Beacon Lighting. Wall painted Eggshell Acrylic in Rubble,
$57/L, Porter’s Paints. ON FLOOR Bahamas indoor/outdoor rug (3x2m),
$1995, Coco Republic. OPPOSITE Kuba cotton napkin in Mushroom,
$52/four, Walter G. All other items as before. >





































































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FROM LEFT Aloe ‘Copper Shower’ plant,
$145, Garden Life x Adam Goodrum ‘Coil’
planter, $1450, and Philodendron ‘Hope’ plant,
$95, all Garden Life. Esedra Collection
‘Divano’ fibre-weave 3-seater sofa with acrylic
upholstery, $8490, Fanuli. Jute ottoman,
$190, Cotswold InOut Furniture. Verona
concrete coffee table, $695, Coco Republic.
Glazed Egg planter, $145, Garden Life. Kun
design ‘Nest’ high-back indoor/outdoor
lounge chair, $1575, Domo. ON SOFA From
left Mudcloth cushion in Ochre, $145, Zohi
Interiors. Kett Studio solution-dyed acrylic
cushion in Canvas Mandarin, $149, Cosh
Living. Umbria outdoor cushion, $135, Coco
Republic. ON COFFEE TABLE From left Ivona
glass vase, $119, Inartisan. Rhipsalis plant,
$30, and terracotta drum pot, $155,
both Garden Life. Seasons Rustic Weave
olefin-polypropylene indoor/outdoor rug
in Gun Metal (2.5x3.5m), $2194, Cadrys.
Wall painted Eggshell Acrylic in Rubble,
$57/L, Porter’s Paints. >

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FROM LEFT Calypso King Rope side table with glass top, $490, King Living. Britannia
Reverent fine bone china vase, $730, and Britannia Accordion porcelain vase, $255,
both Janus et Cie. Ribbon metal and timber chaise, $2500, and seat pad/head rest in
Westbury ‘Linen Driftwood’, $195, both Robert Plumb. Kett Studio solution-dyed acrylic
cushion in Merlot, $149, Cosh Living. Emin seagrass cushion, $199, Inartisan. St Tropez
raffia slides, $89, Posse. Garlic basket, $363, Zohi Interiors. Crassula minima plant,
$195, Terrafirma barrel planter, $195, Dracaena marginata plant, $275, and Indo clay
water jar, $895, all Garden Life. Dune Weave recycled-PET rugs in Ash/Oatmeal (left)
and Coal/Limestone (2x3m), $1490 each, Armadillo & Co. >






























































































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FROM LEFT Riva 1920 ‘Squeeze’ cedar stool, $1740, Fanuli. Morgan & Finch ‘Milano’
linen napkin, $39.95/four, and Elegant glass tumbler, $5.95, both Bed Bath N’ Table.
Cereus forbesii cactus, $295, Glazed Egg planter, $145, Dracaena marginata plant, $275,
and Duralite Egg planter in $155, all Garden Life. Murray Rose outdoor shower, $1573,
Robert Plumb. Vintage wash Turkish towel in Tobacco, $79, Saardé. Illum outdoor
lounger, $4730, and Kett Studio Sunbrella cushion in Clay, $144, both Cosh Living.
Ningaloo olefin cushion cover in Pumice, $143, No Chintz. Peggy outdoor towel rack,
$295, Robert Plumb. Take Me Anywhere panama hat, $285, Sarah J Curtis. Ficus
longifolia plant, $75, Garden Life. Hardie Deck fibre-cement decking in Shale Grey,
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porcelain votive, $205/pair, Janus et Cie. Modern brass LED house
number, $97.35, Luxello. Iron and mangowood garden tool set,
$39, Saarde. STONE SURFACE SAMPLES Clockwise from bottom
left Milkwood limestone cobblestones, $200/m², Eggshell pebble,
$33.30/20kg bag, Bokra Freeform limestone walling, $144.45/m²,
Luca split-stone cobblestone, $202/m², Bodega Freefom limestone
walling, $161.60/m², and Milkwood limestone cobblestone, $200/
m², Anvil pebble, $33.30/20kg bag, Eden pebble, $33.30/20kg
bag, and Arctic limestone pebbles, $33.30/20kg bag, all Eco
Outdoor. Hardie Deck fibre-cement decking in Shale Grey,
$110/m², Hardie Deck. For Where to Buy, see page 190. #


































































































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Weatherboards painted
The
Porter’s Paints Squid Ink.
Wall lights, Beacon Lighting.




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taking cues from picturesque coastal villages
in europe, interior designer Emma Buchan

restored a dilapidated beach house
in Sydney’s south to its former glory –

and then some. Here’s how...


PRODUCED BY Kate Nixon | PHOTOGRAPHY Kristina Soljo




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Dining table, sofa, coffee table and wall shelves, all custom-made by Two Acres.
Malawi dining chairs, available from Interiors Online. White pendant lights,
Papaya. Scribble pendant lights, Cult. Bonita open-weave pendant light,
Darcy Clarke. The ceiling beams are made from reclaimed oregon. Curtains
in Rossetti Fabrics ‘Bianca’ by Fybre Furnishing Solutions. Kitchen benchtop in
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Design tip


Consider tone – warm
(yellow or red) or cool
(blue or grey) – as well as
colour. Build interest in 2
the room by varying hues
within that spectrum.








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BAREFOOT LUXURY
Raw and recycled materials
help create a relaxed and warm
interior. Here, ceiling beams and
custom furniture are made from
oregon reclaimed from a railway
station in Adelaide.

PERFECTLY FORMED 4
Custom joinery and furnishings are
a godsend when space is tight. 5
Here, the in-line kitchen allowed
for roomier living and dining areas.
Pendant lights are used to 6
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1 Coco Wicker Weave pendant light, $265, Temple & Webster.
2 Palm Beach velvet indoor/outdoor cushion cover, $44.95,
Willow Home & Living. 3 Quay outdoor chair, from $625, King
Living. 4 Bold Skipping Stone resin vase, $240, Dinosaur
Designs. 5 David Collins stoneware teapot, $155, Planet.
6 Floral Ikat cotton fabric, $75/m, No Chintz. 7 Belmont dining
table with recycled-pine top (2.2m), $999, Early Settler. >

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SINGLE MINDED PATTERN PRIMER
3 A restrained colour palette can Mixing and matching patterns
be really effective, especially in prevents a room looking staged.
a compact space. Here, touches Start with a feature fabric or
of blue, in various shades, wallpaper and work back with
complement the neutrals and less detailed designs. Be sure
create a nautical theme that’s to include some plains for
far from kitsch. breathing space. #







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Design tip


Robust materials, inside
and out, are essential
beside the seaside.
Timber is a good choice TOP Custom wall shelves by Two Acres. Pendant lights, Papaya. ABOVE LEFT
for furniture; linen is fab Artworks, all from Quercus & Co. ABOVE RIGHT Interior designer Emma Buchan.
for soft furnishings. Walls painted Dulux Whisper White. LEFT From top 1 Lace rattan pendant light,
$229, Milly+Eugene. 2 Lounge porthole mirror, $379, Temple & Webster. 3 Menu
glass bottle carafe with brass lid, $104, Designstuff. 4 Chunky jute rug (149x80cm),
8 $88, Rug.com.au. 5 Amalfi linen fabric in Taupe, POA, Westbury Textiles. 6 Vintage

Sumatran teak bowl, $100, Orient House. 7 Home Republic ‘Aegean’ ceramic vase,
$30, Adairs. 8 Four-box meranti shadow box shelves, $222, Senkki Furniture.
For Where to Buy, see page 190.





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Fresh ideas & easy updates
Ask an expert ✚ Introduce texture through readily updated accessories
such as trays, table lamps, baskets and boxes.
DRE A M ✚ Embrace curves – think round side tables and pedestal
dining tables, ottomans, and armchairs.
✚ Balance the organic texture of wicker with smooth concrete,
WEAV ES ✚ Look for modern mixed-material detailing such as brass
natural stone and plush upholstery.

feet and powercoated-steel framing.
With wicker furnishings, bringing the
Team woven pieces with contrasting textures
outdoors in is a breeze, writes Kate Nixon. such as marble or velvet for an elegant finish.




Colombo dining
chairs, $425 each,
Coco Republic.

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Woven wonders
1 Wrapped Rope stool/side table, $1435, Boyd Blue. 2 Wicked
synthetic-wicker lounge chair, $1910, Cotswold InOut Furniture.
he rise and rise of natural fibres in our homes speaks to a 3 Seville rattan lantern, $149, Domayne. 4 Seagrass ottoman,
shifting desire for space and simplicity, an earthy, grounded $269, Oz Design Furniture. 5 Strada JANUSfibre dining table,
with ceramic top, $28,301, Janus et Cie. 6 Esedra outdoor
Taesthetic that honours the colours, curves and textures found
armchair, $3090, Fanuli. For Where to Buy, see page 190.
in nature. Wicker – the name for the weaving of materials such as
cane (rattan), bamboo, reed, willow, and, more recently, synthetic OR TRY THESE… Follow Kate on Instagram @katenixon_busatti.
fibres – dates back to the Sumerian civilisation of 4000BC. Domo Exclusive stockist of Sika Designs; domo.com.au. Cosh

Inherently robust, it’s perfect for coastal climates, with enduring Living Home to Tribú, Manutti and Dedon; coshliving.com.au.
appeal across a multitude of design styles. Whether accessory, hero Cromwell Australia The place to source US brand Tommy
Bahama; cromwellaustralia.com.au. King Living Local
or occasional piece, there’s a form to fit your summer refresh. #
designer pieces; kingliving.com.au. Provincial Home Living
Send decor questions (with name and address) to H&G Advice, PO Box Afforable rattan pieces; provincialhomeliving.com.au.
4088, Sydney, NSW 1028 or email H&[email protected].





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Designed by Bouroullec and powered by Samsung QLED technology, The Serif is both stylish in design and stunning in
picture quality. With its iconic I-shaped profle, The Serif beautifully integrates into your personal style and interior décor.

Transform the blank screen with Ambient Mode using The Serif exclusive Bouroullec palette. And with a detachable metal
foor stand and harmonious 360° design, you now have the freedom to place your TV anywhere in your living space.
samsung.com/au/theserif

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PORTUGAL






An intriguing blend of old world

and new, Portuguese style really
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1 Fliegenbein floor lamp with silk shade, $4365, Great Dane; greatdanefurniture.com. 2 Stoneware lamp base, $299, and Hexagonal linen
lampshade, $189, both House of Orange; houseoforange.com.au. 3 Tully teak bookcase, $4145, Globe West; globewest.com.au. 4 Mali
ceramic platter, $125, Coco Republic; cocorepublic.com.au. 5 Fibonacci Anda Janusfibre lounge chair, $6240, Janus et Cie; janusetcie.com.
6 Flexform ‘Guscio’ three-seater sofa, POA, Fanuli; fanuli.com.au. 7 Natalie Rosin ‘Wave’ ceramic vase, $280, Jardan; jardan.com.au. 8 Vintage
Razer oak chair by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, $3067/set of six, Pamono; www.pamono.com. 9 Sycamore timber side table,
$2415, Boyd Blue; boydblue.com. 10 Gather Co ‘Malina Parquet’ reclaimed-terracotta tiles, $220/m², Di Lorenzo Tiles; dilorenzo.com.au.
11 Zulu wool rug (2x3m), $2300, Armadillo & Co; armadillo-co.com. #





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inspired by nature, crafted by hand

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1 Riviera polyester outdoor cushion, $54, Domayne. 2 Birdcabin timber and steel bird house, $253, Tait. 3 Muuto ‘Unfold’ rubber pendant light,
$298, Top3 by Design. 4 Sunny Marbella polyester market umbrella in Yellow & White Stripe (2m canopy), $199, Temple & Webster. 5 Riverstone Produced by Shayne Burton.
resin necklace in Honeycomb, $310, Dinosaur Designs. 6 Teas & Cs Contessa porcelain 19.5cm plate, $12.95, Maxwell & Williams. 7 Borosilicate
mug, $45, Hay. 8 Amari rattan dining table, $5303.10, Janus et Cie. 9 Sommar 2019 galvanised-steel plant pot, $2, Ikea. 10 Sony SRSVB01Y
water-resistant bluetooth speaker, $24, Officeworks. 11 Living Divani ‘Neowall’ 3-seater sofa, from $9455, Space. 12 DeLonghi ‘Icona Capitals’
1.7L electric kettle, $129, Harvey Norman. 13 FAB28RG1 256L fridge, $2072, Smeg. 14 Volley outdoor chairs by Adam Goodrum, $1135 each, Tait.
For Where to Buy, see page 190. #





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Beautiful pieces that stand the test of time are always a wise investment.




























1 ZAZA SOFA
Designed by Australian designer Charles Wilson for King

Living, this elegant sofa is also supremely versatile, with
adjustable arms, backrests and multiple configurations.
From $5412 for 3-seater sofa. kingliving.com.au



2 Polar desk lamp

From Ross Gardam, a super-cool
space-age table lamp. A painted-
ceramic disc is mounted atop an
unglazed ceramic base for contrast. The
disc can be rotated to direct light or
shade. Available in Polar White, Dusk
Pink or Midnight Blue; $938.
rossgardam.com.au












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3 BOW CHAIR ARTE COFFEE TABLE







Named for its slender arching backrest,
the Bow Chair is a masterpiece in shaped The Arte coffee table by Jardan makes a
bold statement. The tabletop is hewn
timber by Sydney industrial designer from American oak, but it’s the distinctive
Tom Fereday for DesignByThem. terrazzo legs that set it apart from the
From $1595; designbythem.com. pack. $2544 (AE107H); jardan.com.au.

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Knighthood LIGHTS 6
storage unit PROMETHEUS
Designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Gleaming natural quartz crystals
Zuster,this three-shelf American-oak unit has
a striking chiselled frame and quartz set into the on metal ‘haloes’ are the hallmark
of Prometheus, a striking collection
bevelled handle. It can be adapted for wine from Melbourne firm Christopher
storage. $8500; zuster.com.au.
Boots. Prometheus I’s crystals
point heavenwards; Prometheus
II’s point to Earth. From $6785.90
each; christopherboots.com.







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Seymour chair
Another gem by Charles
Wilson for King Living,
Seymour is quite possibly
the best seat in the house.
Low chair with fixed base
(pictured), from $1768;
swivel base and varying
back heights available.
kingliving.com.au


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TEMPLE PLATE

Dinosaur Designs is well known for its
resin homewares and jewellery lines. All
items are handcrafted, including the
beautiful Temple plate, and no two are
exactly alike. In a range of sizes and
colours. Large Temple plate, $110;
dinosaurdesigns.com.au.






WOODEN HAMMOCK
This award-winning creation by Adam
9 Cornish has to be the most amazing
hammock ever designed. Plywood slats
are connected with rubber ‘vertebrae’
to mimic the human form. From $3900;
adamcornish.com. >





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ERTÉ RUG
Internationally renowned Australian
interior designer Greg Natale has
produced a new eight-design
collection, Geo Deco, for Designer
Rugs. Erté, an ode to Art Deco with
bold graphics and mixed pile heights, is
simply splendid. $5940 (2.4x3m);
designerrugs.com.au.





















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UP-DOWN 12
PENDANT LIGHT
A twist on classic industrial
style from Melbourne’s
Ben-Tovim Design, the Oriental Palm wallpaper
Up-Down height-adjustable Sydney-based Bethany Linz designs
pendant features a metal lots of lovely textiles and wallpapers.
dome light counterbalanced The silhouetted palm-leaf design with a
by a decorative weight – stone-look backround for Milton &
a hunk of obsidian, river King (above) is sure to make an
stone, marble or metallic impact. $332/two 10m rolls;
objects. $1530; b-td.com. miltonandking.com.




















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SAMSUNG
13 Television reimagined as a work
THE SERIF

of art by French design studio
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec.
LEATHER BENCH & SCULPTURE The state-of-the-art 4K QLED
Belgium’s Studio LoHo handcrafted these intricate yet informal leather pieces, which TV looks equally beautiful on
were shown at the 2019 Collectible design fair in Brussels. studioloho.com or off. From $1599 for a 43in
model. samsung.com/au

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TRILOGY WALL SCONCE
16 beauty from Articolo Lighting brings
Featuring a trio of Fizi blown-glass orbs
mounted on stately brass rods, this

understated elegance to a space.



Triple Kick suspension light $6300; articololighting.com.
Melbourne’s Volker Haug Studio specialises
in dramatic, sculptural lighting. Triple Kick is
part of a modular collection in polished
or bronzed brass and enamelled steel.
$2777.50; volkerhaug.com.




17 ETO SELECT DESK
This neat workstation byTom
Feredayfory
King Livingfeatures
integrated power and lighting,
wireless charging for devices and
ft d from FSC timber veneersf
i is crafted
in a choice 18
e of three finishes.
$1690 ngliving.com.au.; kin




WINE CUP
Limoges clay has been
moulded into a delicate
porcelain vessel for wine
VOLLEY ROCKER (or other beverages) by

Clean lines and a tennis net-inspired Mud Australia. $54;
19 mesh seat make the Volley Rocker by mudaustralia.com.
Adam Goodrum for Tait a sure-fire
winner. $1771; madebytait.com.au.




















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NEW VOLUMES ‘WYRIE’ DINING TABLE
Nick Rennie takes Greek Elba marble slabs and carves out a powerfully beautiful
form in his New Volumes collection for Artedomus. $24,995; artedomus.com. #




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