CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT
Monaco concrete coffee table, $995,
and Paolo leather cushion, $175, both ng
Coco Republic. Bench seat cushion in
outdoor linen fabric in Elephant Grey,
$100/m, Eco Outdoor. Harbour 2-light
up/down sconces, $139 each, Beacon
Lighting. St Vincent aluminium and
wicker outdoor lounge chair, $995,
Coco Republic. Città Design ‘Stevie’
wool-linen throw, $179, Trit House.
Home Republic ‘Jasper’ timber planter,
$60, Adairs. Belize polypropylene
rug in Blue Diamond (330x240cm),
$361, Miss Amara. ON TABLE
Clockwise from right Globe crystalline
Champagne flutes, $99.95/pair,
Wedgwood. Rock resin bowls, $75
each (small) and $280 (large),
and Flow resin dessert bowl in
Dark Turquoise, $88, all Dinosaur
Designs. Speckled Raku stoneware Shoppi
vessel, $360, Jardan. Flowers from
Poho Flowers. Wall painted ID
Advanced in Earth Child, $71.90/4L,
Wattyl (throughout).
Styling by Sophie Wilson. Photography Kristina Soljo.
LIT TLE THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE L OVELIER
L ET IT OU
T
Everything you need for alfresco
entertaining is right here.
STYLING Sophie Wilson | PHOTOGRAPHY Kristina Soljo
FLOWERS Poho Flowers Stylist’s assistants Nonci Nyoni & Nate Vella.
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Fringed linen pendant light, $249, Aura
Home. Lorenzo aluminium outdoor dining
table, $799, Domayne. Bobby metal stool
in White, $515, DesignByThem. Kylix
stoneware side table in Denim, $1865.60,
Janus et Cie. Heaven steel dining chair,
$649, Eco Outdoor. ON TABLE From left
Poseidon blown-glass tumblers, $100/six,
Jardan. Rock resin jug, $255, Dinosaur
Designs. Home Republic ‘Pesce’ ceramic
dipping bowls, $8 each, Adairs. Kali
stoneware dinner plates, $79/four, Aura
Home. OPPOSITE Clockwise from top left
Aalto glass vase, $125, Iittala. Ferm Living
‘Ripple’ blown-glass Champagne saucers,
$79/pair, and ‘Flow’ brass napkin ring,
$81/four, all Designstuff. Linen napkin in
Navy, $50/four, Cultiver.Pebbleceramic
dish, $10,small plate, $20,anddinner
plate, $55,allKimWallaceCeramics.
FermLiving‘Fein’extra-longbrass
teaspoons, $55/pair,Designstuff.
VintageLinentablecloth inLimestone
(150x250cm), $149, Aura Home. >
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FROM LEFT Moderno/ARD ‘Furore’ cement fibreclay planter, $375, Garden Life.
Rand2up/down wall lights, $89.95,BeaconLighting.Windsor aluminium outdoor
chair with rope detail, $299, and Tulip concrete fibrestone dining table, $649, both
Vorsen. Frösön/Duvholmen recycled-polyester seat pads, $10, Ikea. ON TABLE From
left Linen napkin in Bluestone, $50/four, Cultiver.Waterlooglassdecanter, $24.95,
ProvincialHomeLiving.Freshceramiccoupes, $8each,Domayne. OPPOSITE
Clockwise from top Aalto pressed-glass bowl, $29.95, Iittala. Omni White by Tom
Fereday decorative bricks, POA, Earp Bros. Rockpool resin vase, $105, Dinosaur
Designs. Ferm Living ‘Muses’ stoneware vase in Clio, $169, Designstuff. Shell resin
vase, $95, Dinosaur Designs. Bianco Carrara penny round mosaic tiles, $473/m²,
Earp Bros. Valkea pressed-glass votive, $24.95, Iittala. Vera spun-metal footed vase,
$130, Lightly. Rockpool resin vase, $105, Dinosaur Designs. Chios polyester fabric in
Mist (background), $44/m, Warwick Fabrics. For Where to Buy, see page 190. #
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9 by design
BE ACH CH A IR S
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
Produced by Sara Sleeman & Nate Vella.
1 Black Sands aluminium beach chair with removable cushion, $129, Sunday Supply Co; sundaysupply.co. 2 Islabomba aluminium beach chair with
polyester seat, $69.95, Sunnylife; www.sunnylife.com.au. 3 Sommersault ‘Fern and Toucan’ aluminium beach chair with polyester seat, $25, Bunnings;
www.bunnings.com.au. 4 Håmö steel reclining chair with polyester seat, $30, Ikea; www.ikea.com.au. 5 Steel beach chair with polyester seat, $13,
Kmart; www.kmart.com.au. 6 Dwell Outdoor beech sling chair with oxford fabric sling, $69.95, Temple & Webster; www.templeandwebster.com.au.
7 Life aluminium beach chair with polyester seat, $25, Big W; www.bigw.com.au. 8 Business & Pleasure timber sling chair with fringe, $250, Barefoot
Blvd; barefootblvd.com.au. 9 Home Republic ‘Tropicana Palm’ steel beach chair with polyester seat, $50, Adairs; www.adairs.com.au. #
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9 by design
PIC N IC BA SK ETS
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9 9
1 Byron synthetic-wicker picnic basket, $199, Country Road. 2 Australian House & Garden willow picnic set (includes picnic rug, 2 sets cutlery,
2 plates, 2 wineglasses, bottle opener, salt and pepper shakers), $119.95, Myer. 3 Four-person willow picnic set (includes 4 plates, 4 sets cutlery,
4wineglasses,bottleopener,saltandpepper shakers), $50, Spotlight. 4 Kasbah willow picnic set (includes 2 sets cutlery, 2 wineglasses, 2 plates, bottle
opener),$149.95,Sunnylife. 5 Wanderer wicker picnic set (includes cooler compartment, 4 sets cutlery, 4 plates, 4 wineglasses), $140, BCF. Produced by Sara Sleeman.
6ShaynnaBlaze‘Portsea’wickerpicnic set (includes 4 sets cutlery, 4 plates, 4 wineglasses, bottle opener), $179.95, Harris Scarfe. 7 Avanti
‘Contemporary’bulrushpicnicset(includescooler compartment, 2 plates, 2 sets cutlery, 2 wineglasses, bottle opener, salt and pepper shakers), $129.95,
David Jones. 8 Two-person willow picnicset(includes 2 sets cutlery, 2 wineglasses, 2 plates, bottle opener, salt and pepper shakes), $63.80, Koch & Co.
9 Alessi ‘Katrina’ picnic basket, $104, Royal Design. For Where to Buy, see page 190. #
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B RAND P R O M OTI O N
TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
Interior designer Darren Palmer shares his favourite
gadgets plus the home-technology trends to know for 2020.
Darren Palmer’s kitchen includes the
LG SIGNATURE Fridge and TwinWash®
System – a sleek and non-intrusive
kitchen/laundry hybrid setup.
Interior designer
Darren
Palmer
he future is here, and our high- “Gone are the days where the TV is
tech homes are proof of it. With closed off in a cabinet. Today, the TV
Ttechnology an integral part of can be a design object in its own right,”
everyday life, it’s only right that our living Palmer says. Case in point? LG
spaces include the best gadgets. Staying SIGNATURE Wallpaper OLED TV,
up-to-date with the latest interior trends which serves a dual purpose as artwork.
means you can invest in the home tech “Open-plan layouts are fantastic for
that fi ts most seamlessly into your life. opening up the home, and these
“Instead of investing in other interconnected living spaces mean that
properties and moving up the ladder, the lines between the kitchen and living
consumers are investing in their homes, room are blurred aesthetically and State-of-the-art
in a bid to maximise their interactions physically,” Palmer says. No longer Entertainment technology means we can make
with fresh new spaces and spend more hidden away, appliances now need to the most of the abundance of streaming services
time enjoying their at-home cinema fi t seamlessly within the home. Take available, turning the humble home into an
setup,” Palmer explains. By investing the sleek LG SIGNATURE Fridge and interactive investment. “The LG SIGNATURE
in state-of-the-art entertainment TwinWash® System. Connected to the Wallpaper OLED TV allows you to showcase
technology, we can make the most of LG Smart ThinQ™ (the LG appliance your own photos with Gallery Mode, and
customise the display to suit your home’s unique
the abundance of streaming services App), they boast a refi ned approach aesthetic,” says Darren. “Plus, thanks to its slim,
available, turning the humble home to technology without impacting the versatile design, it will fit in a range of spaces,
into a private movie cinema. enjoyment of your living spaces. even those areas with high light exposure.”
For more information, visit lg.com/au/lg-signature
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Buyer’s guide
BA RBECU ES
Fire up one of the latest feature-packed grills and get set
for a sizzling summer, writes Georgia Madden.
Photograph by Annette O’Brien/bauersyndication.com.au.
A fully appointed outdoor
kitchen takes the hassle out of
summer entertaining.
AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN | 61
H G shopping
low-cookaroast,searsomeseafoodor Barbecue prices vary greatly, says SQUEAKY CLEAN
toss a few snags on the grill – the Crosdale. Expect to pay between $300 and Matthew Hoffmann, barbecue
Scooking options are virtually endless $2000 for a hooded barbecue, from $600 buyer at Bunnings, shares
step-by-step tips for cleaning
with barbecues. “We find that customers to$2500foratabletopgrill,andfrom$2500 your barbecue.
areinterestedinmakingsucculentroasts, for a built-in model or outdoor kitchen. 1 Turn off and disconnect the gas.
stir-fries, breakfasts, even cakes and Forafamilyoffour,afour-burnerhooded 2 Remove the barbecue tray,
dessertsonthebarbecue.Almostanything gas barbecue is generally sufficient; keen scrape away the fat, then wash it
in hot, soapy water (protect your
youcancookinatraditionalovencanalso entertainers might consider a six-burner hands with dishwashing gloves).
becookedonacoveredbarbecue,”saysPeter style, says Anderson. A portable gas or 3 Scrape fat off the grill and
Anderson, new-product development electric barbecue is ideal for small spots hotplate, washing both sides in
managerforbarbecuesatBarbequesGalore. suchasthebalcony,whileamultifunctional hot, soapy water.
The list of barbecues on the market is outdoor kitchen with all the bells and 4 Clean the barbecue body
with hot, soapy water and a
equally long. Traditional charcoal-fired whistles is a great option if you regularly soft scouring pad.
grills,tabletopmodelsandoutdoorkitchens cater for a crowd, he says. “Modular styles 5 Wipe grills dry with a paper
with pizza ovens, wok burners and sinks thatallowyoutoaddextrassuchasafridge, towel and spray them with a
allmaketheirmark.Hooded,gas-firedstyles arangehoodoranextragrillatalaterdate protective coating of canola oil.
6 Replace grills and rack.
are ever-popular, while specialist models are also growing in popularity,” he adds. 7 Line drip tray with foil and fill
– smokers, pellet grills and rotisseries – Tofindtherightbarbecue,startbyasking with fat absorber (this should
allow you to flex your culinary muscles. yourselfafewquestions,saysDominicWong, be changed every 10 or so times
Low-profile, built-in barbecues are a category manager for food preparation at you use your barbecue).
favourite for small outdoor spaces. Bold Electrolux Home Products (distributor of 8 Wipe down the outside of the
barbecue to prevent rust.
coloursaremakinganimpacttoo.“Colourful BeefEaterbarbecues).“Howmuchspacedo
barbecueshavebeensellingfast–especially youhave?Howmanypeopledoyouneedto
models in orange, blue and white. They make cook for? Do you entertain often? Do you
“ALMOST ANYTHING YOU CAN COOK IN A TRADITIONAL OVEN LUXE APPEAL
CAN ALSO BE COOKED ON A COVERED BARBECUE.” PE TER AN D ERSO N Considering an outdoor kitchen?
Here are some of the most useful
elements you might want to
aneye-catchingfeatureinanoutdoorarea,” want to experiment with different cooking include in your set-up, according
saysRohanMatthewsfromHarveyNorman. techniques?Willitbeused/storedundercover Russell Crosdale, barbecues
Thehottestthinginbarbecuingrightnow ordoyouneedadesigninadurablematerial and outdoor living expert at
Winning Appliances and
is slow-cooking, says Katrina Paras, thatwillcopewiththeelements?” Appliances Online.
categorymanagerforbarbecueandheating Toensureyourbarbecuelastsmorethan ✚ Storage for cooking utensils.
at Char-Griller. Smoking, too, is trending. a couple of summers, it’s important to ✚ A bar fridge or wine cabinet.
“It imparts a delicious flavour to cuts of choose a model with good-quality ✚ A sink with a pull-out tap so
you can wash up outside (and
meat that take longer to cook, such as construction. “Look for a barbecue with a leave your indoor kitchen
briskets and pulled pork and lamb,” adds fully welded or one-piece firebox – this is mess-free). Or, if budget
Paras. Kettle barbecues are also making a themostrobustoptionandwillretainheat allows, a dishwasher.
comeback,saysRussellCrosdale,category well. Check the barbecue feels solid to the ✚ Outdoor heating in the vicinity
ofthebarbecuesoyoucan use
expertforbarbecuesandoutdoorlivingat touch,andthatthefireboxandgreasetray it year-round.
AppliancesOnlineandWinningAppliances. are easy to access for cleaning,” says
“They infuse a unique flavour while being Anderson. “If you’re choosing a stainless-
lightweight, portable and easy to use.” steel model, be aware that lower grades
Convenience is improving, too. App- might be cheaper than higher-grade ones,
connected models – Traeger’s latest grills butthey’llrustfaster,”saysAnderson.Wong
and the Everdure Heston Blumenthal 4K concurs: “For cooking surfaces, look for a
barbecue,forexample–allowyoutomonitor barbecue with solid cast-iron grill and
real-timecookingtemperaturesandaccess hotplates. Cast-iron is durable, has high
cookingguidesonyourphoneortablet for heat-retention properties and delivers a
perfectly cooked meals every time. nice, even result”. >
Built-in Outdoor kitchens
BQI1205HAU, $4490 RIVERINA, $10,499
A streamlined and This well-appointed outdoor
contemporary gas-fired design kitchen features a six-burner
made from marine-grade hooded barbecue and rotisserie,
stainless steel, this barbecue sink, a 138L drinks fridge,
features five burners, a cast-iron laminate cabinetry and an
hotplate and grill, a fast oil engineered-stone benchtop.
collection system and a Suitable for LPG and natural gas.
stainless-steel warming rack. Harvey Norman; www.
Smeg; www.smeg.com.au. harveynorman.com.au.
BEEFEATER BSH158SA ABBQPACK3, $12,999
SIGNATURE PROLINE, $3199 Versatility is the key to this chic
With six commercial-grade steel model. A four-burner gas
burners, cast-iron grill/hotplate, barbecue with interchangeable
oil-management system and a cast-iron hotplates, removable
self-cleaning function, this natural grease tray, sink, 100L fridge,
gas-fired unit is ideal for frequent vinyl-finish cupboards and a
use. Can be converted to LPG. Neolith stone-finish benchtop.
BeefEater; www.beefeaterbbq. Suitable for LPG and natural gas.
com.au. Artusi; www.artusi.com.au.
SPACE GRILL PLUS, $1299 MATADOR BOSS, $2650
An appealing option for small This well-priced set-up, crafted
spaces, this wall-mounted from marine-grade stainless
design folds away flat. The body, steel, features six enamelled
grill and three burners are made cast-iron burners, enamel
from high-grade stainless steel hotplates, wok burner and
and the reversible flatplate is rotisserie, granite benchtop, sink
cast iron. Suitable for LPG and and storage. It’s LPG but can
natural gas. be converted to natural gas.
Space Grill; www.space-grill.com. Bunnings; www.bunnings.com.au.
CAPITAL ACG40RBI1N, GASMATE GALAXY, $7685
$9990 Features a self-draining,
Handcrafted from marine- enamel-coated cast-iron
grade stainless steel, this hotplate and grill, electronic
gas-fired model includes ignition, six cast-iron burners,
two burners, a teppanyaki a stainless-steel body and
grill, rotisserie burner and hood, 228L fridge and sink.
integrated lighting. LPG is standard but may be
Winning Appliances; www. converted to natural gas.
winningappliances.com.au. Gasmate; gasmate.com.au.
AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN | 63
H G SHOPPING
Pizza ovens and smokers Portable
PRO SERIES 575 PELLET GASMATE BQ1060
GRILL/SMOKER, $1499.95 ODYSSEY 1, $299
This smart wood-pellet fired Compact and portable, this LPG
grill/smoker features wi-fi barbecue features a stainless-
technology that allows you steel burner, a cast-iron hotplate
to monitor and adjust the and grill, a die-cast aluminium
heat and food temperature bowl and hood, rotary ignition
from your smartphone. and two removable side shelves.
Traeger Grills; www.traegergrills. Optional stand also available.
com.au. Bunnings; www.bunnings.com.au.
CHAR-GRILLER DELUXE GENESIS II E-415, $1699
CHARCOAL GRILL, $199 A powerful four-burner
Turns into a Texas-style offset barbecue with enamelled
smoker by attaching the side cast-iron cooking grills, easy
firebox. Also features cast-iron ignition, grease-management
cooking plates, adjustable system, and twin stainless-steel
dampers for easy heat and side tables. It’s iGrill 3
smoke control, ash pan, compatible for easy heat and
condiment basket and shelf. food monitoring. Uses LPG.
Bunnings; www.bunnings.com.au. Weber; www.weber.com/au
AKORN JUNIOR KAMADO BEEFEATER BIGG BUGG, $799
CHARCOAL BARBECUE, $240 This mobile LPG model on
This little beauty lends itself to stand boasts two stainless-steel
all styles of cooking, including burners with dual temperature
smoking. Features a cast-iron controls for precise heat control,
grill, temperature gauge and an enamelled cast iron hotplate
enamel coating for superior heat and grill, one-touch ignition,
retention and easy cleaning. temperature gauge and storage.
Char-Griller; chargrilleraustralia BeefEater; www.beefeaterbbq.
.com.au com.au.
ROCCBOX PORTABLE PIZZA TRIPLE GRILL, $948
OVEN, $899 A natural gas model, this unit
Suitable for indoor or outdoor features three stainless-steel
use, this pizza oven heats to burners and an enamelled
500˚C but is safe to touch cast-iron grill that can be
thanks to its insulated steel adapted to accommodate a flat
body. Retractable legs; easily plate, wok burner or pizza stone.
converts from wood fuel to LPG version also available.
LPG gas if you prefer. Ziegler & Brown; www.
Gozney; www.gozney.com/au. zieglerandbrown.com.au. #
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H G INSIDER
LEFT Thanks to Thermos, anytime is a good
time for a hot cup of tea or cool refreshment.
BELOW The Stainless King flask.
was sealed in the public imagination when
Ernest Shackleton’s epic expedition to the
Antarctic and the Wright brothers’ ground-
breaking biplane were equipped with these
fabulous flasks. During World War II, nearly all
the company’s output was diverted to military
production: every time 100 bombers left on
a raid, about 1000 flasks took off with them.
Thermos cannily tapped into the zeitgeist
too. In 1953, a lunchbox bearing the image
of Roy Rogers sold more than two million
units in one year; a 1962 partnership with
Mattel produced a Barbie lunchbox and
matching flask, another top seller. Back in
the UK, the company won the Queen’s
Design moment Award to Industry in 1971 for exporting
more than 50 per cent of its production
THER MOS to more than 100 countries.
From the 1980s, glass inners gave way
to stainless steel – a step up in safety. On
the outside, striped and tartan finishes
An innovation for retaining temperature evolved gave way to metallics. “There is a level
into a household name, writes Chris Pearson. of nostalgia around the brand that
cannot be matched by other companies,”
e invented the vacuum flask, but business partner, Albert Aschenbrenner, says Thermos Australia spokesperson Ravi
life proved no picnic for Oxford didn’t stop there. Drawing on Dewar’s Beedham. It’s so pervasive that thermos has
HUniversity scientist Sir James Dewar discovery, they crafted a domestic vacuum become a byword for any thermal flask.
– he received little thanks from later flask with a protective metal casing for the
generations enjoying piping-hot tea glass core and cheekily secured their own WHAT IT MEANS TO US
in the great outdoors or on the run. patent. In 1904, they held a competition to Thermoses have been a staple at Australian
Dewar actually created the flask to keep name the new invention. The lucky winner gatherings since the late 1930s. But the
liquids cold, not hot. Turning gas into liquid came up with Thermos, from the Greek, company hasn’t stood still: food jars, drink
was the Scottish chemist’s obsession. He therme, meaning heat. bottles and travel mugs represent new
had devised means of producing liquid US entrepreneur William Walker, realising product categories, says Beedham. The
oxygen by freezing, but how to maintain the the potential of a transatlantic market, brands signature range, Stainless King,
liquid in stable sub-zero temperatures? established the American Thermos Bottle includes bottles and flasks in four sizes
In 1892, Dewar hit on a solution. While Company and began manufacturing in (470ml, 710ml, 1.2L and 2L). “Larger flasks
experimenting in his London lab, he placed Brooklyn, New York, in 1907, under Burger’s are great for outdoor adventurers; the
a glass bottle inside a larger glass bottle, and supervision. But demand for the flasks blew 470ml flask is the perfect size for commutes.
drew out the air between. He discovered hot and cold – until Thermos won the grand That highlights the versatility of the range,
that this vacuum kept the temperature of prize at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition a key reason why it has worked so well.” Photograph from bauersyndication.com.au.
the contents constant for long periods. World’s Fair in Seattle in 1909. It continued Aesthetically, the products have enjoyed a
A professional glassblower was engaged to be honoured at seven more world fairs. long journey, with metallic red and blue the
to make sturdier versions, which led to the Further success was aided by a critical company’s longest running and most widely
manufacture of the Dewar flask, consisting breakthrough in 1911, when the company stocked colours. “A flask that is pleasing to
of two layers of glass, in 1898. But the pioneered the machine-made glass inner, the eye as well as functional is a hallmark
glassblower, Reinhold Burger, and his paving the way to mass-production. Its place of the Thermos brand,” says Beedham. #
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A soft fabric headboard set within
a dark timber frame evokes
serenity and creates the tranquil
bedroom setting you’ve always
dreamed of. Curved edges and
light, bespoke upholstery define
the Maxis extended bed frame.
Expertly crafted in Australia using
premium-quality Warwick fabric,
the Maxis can be customised to
suit you. Choose from an array of
stains and fabrics to create a
bedroom you’re sure to love.
MATTER OF BALANCE
Complement a gentle colour
palette with dark timber furniture
to bring a sense of sophistication to
the bedroom. Pictured here is the
Maxis bedside table and Lotus
tallboy. There’s a variety of bespoke
furniture options available at
Snooze, and you can customise a
stain to suit your bedroom décor.
NATURAL CHOICE
Style your bed with nurturing, organic tones
such as rose and mustard. Here, the Linen House
‘Haze’ quilt cover set in Maple is teamed with the
‘Cleopatra’ Euro pillowcase. Accessorise the space
with an assortment of throws and cushions to take
your bedroom’s comfort to the next level.
Visit Snooze in-store or online to fi nd out more about the Maxis extended bed frame and accompanying furniture ranges.
Expertly crafted in Australia, the
Lotus bed frame, exclusive to
Snooze, is the essence of modern
design with a retro twist. It features a
simple, rounded headboard and
REFINED base in Warwick ‘Chambray Storm’
PRACTICALITY fabric and a Chocolate timber stain.
The Lotus is customisable in a range
Furniture in a deep-toned of fabric styles and timber stains, so
timber stain is the perfect you can create a bed that speaks to
choice for a retro-style your personality and style.
bedroom. The Maxis
tallboy is a great spot to
display your favourite
personal belongings.
CIRCULAR ACCENTS
Accent your bedroom
space with the circular form
of the Lotus bedside table,
which pairs beautifully with
the Lotus bed frame and the
Mayfield ‘Chet’ lamp.
Visit Snooze in-store or online at snooze.com.au to fi nd out more about the Lotus bed frame and accompanying furniture ranges.
B RAND P R O M OTI O N
Retro fi t
Come home to a modern take on a retro bedroom,
where curved, expressive bedroom furniture is teamed
with geometric patterns and playful ’70s hues.
PLAYFUL SHADES
Add a bold, refreshing jolt of
mustard and teal to freshen your
bedroom for summer. Featured
here is the Linen House ‘Nimes’
linen quilt cover set in Chai, ‘Pani’
cushion and ‘Belmore’ throw in
Teal. Complete the look with
striking geometric cushions.
“Indoor plants are firmly back
in vogue. Showcase your plants in
vintage vessels and rattan pots to
beautify your bedroom and tie
the modern-retro look together.”
SAM AMORE, STYLIST FOR SNOOZE
B RAND P R O M OTI O N
Child’s play
Create a bedroom that’s fresh and fun with beautifully
designed furniture, delicious colours and accessories that are sure
to get the tick of approval from the littlest Snoozers in your family.
“Soft furnishings and bedding
SWEET TREAT
in gorgeous colours and patterns
Make your child’s bed frame pop with add fun to your child’s bedroom.
linen featuring delicious motifs in gelato
tones. Shown here is the Logan & Mason They can also be very easily
Kids ‘Sprinkles Gelato’ reversible
quilt-cover set. Keep accessories sunny modified as their tastes change.”
and fun with a cheery yellow cushion.
SAM AMORE, STYLIST FOR SNOOZE
TIMELESS TIMBER
A practical Bingo timber bedside table
coordinates beautifully with its matching bed and
ensures you’ve created a space that will be easy to
adapt as your little one grows. The Mayfield ‘Pia’
desk lamp provides the perfect accent here.
KEEP IT TIDY
Bring order to your child’s
bedroom with a chest of drawers
to fill with clothes or their favourite
toys. Decorate it with wooden
trinkets, colourful wall hangings or
fun, decorative pompoms to make
it distinctly theirs. Featured here is
the Bingo chest of drawers.
Play away, then fall into bed at the end of the day: the
Bingo bed frame, exclusive to Snooze, is a bedroom piece
your child will adore. The storage compartments beneath
the bed look fantastic and means kids have no excuse not
to tidy away their toys! Featuring a light-toned timber bed
frame and white fi nish, this bed is versatile enough to last
your child right through to adulthood. Sustainably crafted
in Australia, the Bingo bed works beautifully with all styles
of bed linen. It’s customisable in an array of upholstery
and painted fi nishes, and available with a trundle base –
so you’re prepared for the next sleepover.
Visit Snooze in-store or online at snooze.com.au to learn more about the Bingo bed frame and the new kids’ furniture range.
B RAND P R O M OTI O N
The personal touch
For bedroom furniture that reflects your own distinctive style,
look to the customisable Lotus collection at Snooze.
Lotus bedside table and bed
frame featuring Warwick
Lotus tallboy ‘Chambray Storm’ fabric.
Design your perfect space with Lotus chest of drawers
the Lotus furniture collection at
Snooze. Crafted in Australia, you STYLE NOTES
canchoosefromvariousbedside,
tallboyandchestfurnitureoptions 1. Bring the outdoors in
to keep your bedroom neat with pot plants, foliage
and free from clutter. Each of and natural materials.
these pieces are available in array They will bring an instant
of stains, sizes and shelving styles sense of summer to
(for added storage). For added your space.
decorative detailing, opt for the 2. Colour your bed
Lotus chest in a Chocolate stain. with fresh, juicy hues.
TheLotusbedframeistheessence The cheerier and more
of contemporary style with a tropical, the better.
retro twist and can be customised 3. Complete your
in various stains and fabrics that bedroom summer styling
suit your personal style. with artwork and decor
with retro accents. PRODUCED BY STORY
Visit Snooze in-store and online at snooze.com.au to browse the entire Lotus bedroom furniture collection.
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b r, Pe ches, is stonefruit-insired sens tion. The se tin sorts ush In
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Text by John McDonald. Photograph by Derek Swalwell.
INDUSTRY NEWS + PEOPLE + DESIGNS WE L OVE
H G INSIDER
AUSTRALIA N STORY
ROBERT PLUMB
A GAP IN THE MARKET LED LANDSCAPER
WILLIAM DANGAR TO DESIGN HIS OWN
RANGE OF OUTDOOR ACCESSORIES.
oday, Robert appropriate staff. “We
Plumb is one wanted people who would
of Australia’s roll up their sleeves and get
best-loved outdoor on with the job,” he says.
Tfurniture and As well as letterboxes, the
garden accessory brands. It’s Robert Plumb range now
a far cry from the company’s includes planters and pots,
humble beginnings. lighting, household objects
While working as the and an extensive array of
garden editor at Belle garden furniture and
magazine in the mid-s, accessories. “I am most
leading landscape designer proud of the fi repits and
Willliam Dangar (above) was letterboxes,” says William.
briefed to pull together “These products created
a feature on letterboxes. new sectors in the market –
“To my surprise, there was years ago, ready-made
nothing of real merit on the fi repits were nonexistent.
market, so I designed some Ours are still the best among
myself,” he says. The furniture the dozens available.”
came later. “As a landscape All of the company’s
designer, I see fi rsthand what timber pieces are produced
clients need and have a good in its own Sydney factory.
understanding of how brutal Many ceramic pots are made
the Australian climate can by Cameron Williams on
be. Our designs are simple, the NSW South Coast. Metal
functional and high quality, products are fabricated in
crafted from solid New southern China.
Guinea rosewood and And the name? “Robert
stainless steel.” Plumb is derived from plumb
William says the birth of “ To my surprise, there were no letterboxes of real bob, a building tool that has
Robert Plumb was somewhat merit on the market so I designed some myself.” been around for centuries,” Photography by Prue Ruscoe.
complicated. The challenges says William. “We get quite
ranged from startup costs CLOCKWISE F
OM TOP LEFT Wiim Dnr, the a few customers asking to
to fund stock, warehouses re obert Pumb. Koto, Sinde nd Porto ots. speak to Robert!”
and a website, to fi nding ibbon chise. Scissor tbe with Emu chirs. robertplumb.com.au >
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B RAND P R O M OTI O N
It’s what’s inside
itha range of premium materials, sha z D n
ustralian-made pillows help ensure ar rat p.
No two people are alike, so it
makes perfect sense that our
sleep habits and preferences
are individual as well. When it
comes to creating pillows,
Dentons has developed a huge
range using quality, long-
lasting materials. From offering
generous neck and back
support to low-allergenic
benefi ts, each and every pillow
is designed for the ultimate in
comfort, with materials that
will stand the test of time. Visit
the website to fi nd your profi le
type and perfect pillow match.
THERAPEUTIC LOW ALLERGY LUXURY COMFORT
Material: Dentons Softec™ Material: Natural Latex Material: Memory Foam Material: Memorelle Fibre
This Softec™ range is made using Dentons’ Natural Latex pillows are The premium pillows in Dentons’ Dentons’ Comfort range offers
a patented foam filling. While made using the most luxurious natural Luxury range are made from their softest and cuddliest pillows.
soft to the touch, it delivers and chemical free latex on the market. luxurious, comfortable Memory Made from Memorelle Fibre, this
therapeutic support to maintain A great choice for allergy sufferers, Foam. The structure of the foam foam alternative is gentler on
correct head and neck alignment. the unique cell structure has a naturally features a very slow recovery to pressure points and can be folded
The foam’s open-cell formulation responsive character that makes it original shape as demonstrated by and adjusted to your preferred
creates outstanding breathability supremely comfortable and pressure creating a hand impression in the sleeping position due to its fluid
resulting in a cooler and relieving, while helping to keep dust pillow that remains for some time form. It’s also odourless and
better night’s sleep. and dirt out of the pillow’s interior. after it has been removed. machine washable.
Visit dentons.com.au or call 1300 7455697
H G INSIDER
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Two gloriously inky colours have been
1 added to the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
line-up. Oxford Navy (left) and Athenian
Black, both $54.95/L. anniesloan.com
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some of Australia’s top glass artists,
Edols Elliott and Annette Blair.
Glassblowing is a seductive
process and conducive to
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collections are currently in
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