Inhoudsopgave van November 2020 - Inside Out

Really, it’s the only kind of entertaining I go for because I am easily distracted when I have a house full of fun people, and have been known to leave them stranded for hours without lunch. I’ve accepted that I’d rather be deep in the party than finishing tricky dishes in the kitchen by myself between courses. I like simple shared food, not too many brimming plates on the table and not too many dishes to wash – and rest assured you’ll be helping yourself to drinks from ice buckets placed in strategic positions around my house. So with Christmas looming, I am sticking with my high impact/ minimal effort strategy. Enter the team at Sage Creative, who are on my wavelength and created our exquisitely simple lunch menu on…

This year, our Gift Guide includes an offering of 33 prizes to be won! So whether you’re after a statement armchair or a luxurious outdoor sofa, a high-powered blender or an envy-inducing stand mixer, or even something snuggly for the four-legged friend in your life AND MUCH MORE, we’ve got Christmas sorted. Get creative and give us your best answer for a chance to win. TO ENTER, SIMPLY HEAD TO HOMESTOLOVE.COM.AU/ INSIDEOUTXMAS AND FILL OUT THE FORM, TELLING US IN 25 WORDS OR LESS ‘WHY GIFT-GIVING IS SO MUCH FUN’ Conditions apply: see homestolove.com.au/insideoutxmasCompetition commences 5/11/20 and ends 11:59 AEDST on 2/12/20. Open to Australian residents over the age of 18. This is a game of skill, not a game of chance. The Promoter is Are Media Pty Limited…

“Standing in the kitchen, looking out to the living area, you’re wowed by the fireplace and massive central void. We wanted this space to overlook the whole house and be functional but aesthetically bold” JOELLE SETIAWAN, HOMEOWNER Beckoning enticingly from a sleepy pocket of the Gold Coast, within strolling distance of natural playground and swimming spot Tallebudgera Creek and Burleigh Point, the house that JTech Design & Construct owner Josh Torney and his wife Joelle Setiawan brought to life is an undeniable showstopper. With its tantalising interplay of lines, angles and tactile materials, the home’s dramatic facade hints at a world of possibilities beyond the front door. And for the parents-of-one, as well as the home’s building designer, Surfers Paradise-based Reece Keil, it’s exactly this double-take reaction from intrigued passers-by…

Architect Rachel Hudson of RH/a was first approached about this project on Sydney’s northern beaches in 2014. It took a few years for the owners to commit to the undertaking, but what they’ve emerged with is a contemporary coastal home with beautiful materials and furnishings that express the sense of calm and refinement its creator intended. Finding the right pitch for the roof was an esssential step in the design process, and the rafters on the flip side look stunning in the same white as the walls and even upholstery, against the oak floor. Turn the page to see more.…

+ Size “Our house is ideal in the sense that it’s not too big. It’s a nice size for our three adult children and, at some stage in the future, their children as well,” says Cassandra. + Stone benchtop “The Concordia marble benchtop [not shown] in the main ensuite is a personal favourite.” + Lighting “This was tricky to design because of the tall ceilings, but I feel like we got it right. I love the house at night. Every light is dimmable, and we have uplights to highlight the rafters.”…

FINE LINES Stripes are always right, as L&M Home’s new Loft bedding range proves. A blend of French linen and cotton, pieces start at $62.lmhome.com.au sweet for feet Indulge in a little day-spa daydreaming by treating your toes to a pair of Hay’s soft yellow Waffle slippers, $44. They also come in Nude and Grey; hayshop.com.au GROW WELL The height-adjustable Ralph bed, from $699, is even more enduring now that it’s available in a matt-black finish; incyinteriors.com.au wise investment Side tables don’t come any more breathtaking than this made-to-order Geo glass and rammed concrete piece. $2245; danielboddam.com SOUND BUY Like a touch of vintage in the bedroom? Tivoli Audio’s ART Generation 2 speakers, from $449, look the part but are packed with the latest streaming tech; tivoliaudio.com.au GLOW RIGHT AHEAD…

Traditionally, a servery was a counter, service hatch or room from which meals were served to the wider household, while keeping ‘the help’ obscured. However, today’s serveries focus on improving the connection between the kitchen and an adjacent outdoor space by way of a wide, opening window and extended bench space. As open-plan and outdoor dining options grow in popularity, the servery has emerged as a way to support barbecues and alfresco living, and to allow people in the kitchen to be more involved with those outside. And of course, it allows food and drinks to be quickly delivered without tracking back and forth. 1 size and scope A servery is easiest and cheapest to install as part of an extension or renovation, as adding a servery to an existing…

It would be an understatement to say that Christmas 2020 marks the end of a year of living very differently indeed. A piece like Ferm Living’s new Bowl candle holder just feels right for this festive season – it’s stripped back and simple in style yet elegant and decorative enough to become a gorgeous centrepiece on any table. Deep holders for four dinner candles are shaped into the unglazed ceramic bowl. When they’re lit, the flickering flames cast a lovely light over the bowl to create a sense of calm, balance and quiet beauty – just what we need this year. Order online for about $105. fermliving.com…

Colour plus curves adds up to the seriously striking Artie buffet, $3685, which is new in at GlobeWest. Constructed from a textured oak veneer, it comes in a heavenly shade of eucalyptus green, but there’s putty or natural ash if you prefer. At 1800mm long, it offers a good amount of storage – you could honour its retro aesthetic and keep your best cocktail glasses in there. Team this piece with the similarly shapely Easton Canopy lamp, $335, also fresh from GlobeWest. globewest.com.au…

paper snowflakes YOU WILL NEED paper sheets of different colours and types pencil protractor compass metal ruler scissors scalpel cutting mat ribbon tape These are simple to make if you follow the steps. Use paper that is firm enough to hold its shape, but not so thick that it won’t fold smoothly. For smaller flakes, wrapping paper or regular printing paper is fine to use. Thin card will have better hold for larger ones. STEP 1 On your chosen piece of paper, make a semi circle like the one below. An average-size baseline is 18cm, which will determine the diameter of your snowflake. STEP 2 Using a protractor and pencil, create 12 sections for each arc*. Each section should be 15 degrees in size. To create the increments, mark the…

How did you discover you had a skill for sculpting? I’m fortunate that being able to think spatially has always been a strength of mine. As a kid I worked for my dad, who’s a landscape gardener and stonemason, and I picked up on how the treatment and arrangement of natural materials can affect how we experience and interact with the spaces we inhabit. You have a background in landscape design, jewellery design and furniture making — how has that led you to sculpture? I was studying a masters in landscape architecture and worked for a few different design studios on some really interesting projects. Even though I enjoyed the work itself, I quickly realised I was much more of a hands-on person and wanted to be making as well…

Breezy barefoot ease flows through this coastal family home on the northern beaches of Sydney. A neutral palette of natural materials and pared-back decor instantly lowers the heart rate, and the seamless transition from indoors to out is literally a breath of fresh ocean air. The owners, Cassandra and Carlo Campana, bought the property in 2012. They’d lived in a neighbouring suburb, but wanted to be closer to the beach and schools for their three daughters, Chloe, Bella and Olivia. This house was perfect. “It was originally a cute double-brick house, but was too small for us,” says Cassandra, who, along with Carlo, loves entertaining at home. “From the get-go, we were thinking about a renovation,” she says. “It just took us a while!” The couple worked with architect Rachel…

Channel Nine’s The Block is a juggernaut of an experience any other year, but throw into that the complete chaos of 2020’s COVID-19, social distancing, statewide travel bans and Melbourne being closed for half the show and it is a complete miracle that these homes were even finished, let alone to such an incredible standard! It will be interesting to see what happens come auction time, but in the meantime here are my pick of the strongest spaces from each of the five teams. Inspired by the 1920s Though it may have scored poorly and had plenty still left to paint, the facade of this 1920s gem is a striking beauty that balances contemporary design, a welcoming aesthetic and a slice of early-century charm. The father-and-daughter team’s living room with…

QI want to create a kids’ retreat for my girls to relax and hang out in with their friends, but I don’t want them to outgrow it. Do you have any tips for designing a space that my children can enjoy now, and when they’re older?’ One of the key design considerations we bring to our projects is working out how a space can grow with the evolving needs of a family. For a kids’ retreat, I would suggest a soft, neutral palette, as those colours create a calming and welcoming environment. It is also unlikely that your kids will fall out of love with muted tones, so they are a safe bet. To add interest, play with textures in the form of a sculptural armchair, a fun ottoman, a…

Annika Kaban’s Christmas traditions are a self-confessed ‘mixed bag’, with every second year spent with husband Tom’s family in Adelaide, a plane ride away. “We almost always pay extra for luggage for the presents!” she says. Alternate years are spent in Sydney with Annika’s family, where her Italian mum serves lasagna or pasta over baked ham and sends everyone off for a snooze. Her Ukrainian father follows the Julian calendar for an Orthodox Christmas on January 7, filled with dumplings, borscht and stuffed cabbage. This year will be Annika and Tom’s first in their new home, and they’re looking forward to opening presents with sons Henry and Archer. “To see the joy on their faces will be priceless. At such a tough time in our lives, simple pleasures mean the…

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“This place is so relaxed and calm, it feels like home as soon as we walk through the door”PETA, HOMEOWNER Geelong-raised homeowners Peta and Fletch spent many restless nights debating whether to move back home or stay in Melbourne. After a final commitment, it was decided they would remain in the capital until their two daughters had reached high-school age, but following a serendipitous find, neither party could deny the pull of perfection. “I was away on a girls’ trip to Noosa in 2014,” says Peta, “when Fletch and Lauren, my best friend, found this place separately and sent it to me. The decision to buy it was then made quite quickly.” The location, a leafy inner-west suburb of Geelong called Newtown, was just too good to resist and the…

What happens when a rampant ideas person and her builder case for Jill Mee Lyme and her husband Peter, who juggle changing up their home on a regular basis with raising their three gorgeous children. Jill is the well-known stylist/writer behind Shades of Grey, and interior design (especially the possibilities of rearranging and restyling homes) is her passion. Peter specialises in brick and stone works on a large scale and so, while some of his wife’s domestic projects mean “a little more work in the evening”, nothing seems to faze him. Their design story started a few years back, during their search for a home. As soon as they arrived at a 1950s bungalow in Kastrup, a suburb of Copenhagen, the ideas started flowing. “Even at that first showing, there…

+ Open-plan living “The plan was to create a combined living, dining and kitchen area at the back of the house,” says Cassandra. + Old and new inclusions “We wanted to retain the facade and add a second storey for a roomy main ensuite.” + Calm palette “The key to this was using natural materials and carefully selecting all the accessories.” + Redesigned backyard “We had enough space for a self-contained studio plus a barbecue area, a pizza oven, and a plunge pool and spa.”…

here’s cheers Special occasions call for special drinkware – behold the beauty of Karakter’s Sferico 4 (above left) and Sferico 6 glasses, $75 each from Cult; cultdesign.com.au TOP STUFF Industrial in appearance and sustainably produced, Silestone’s new Loft surfaces include Nolita (shown here), POA; cosentino.com COOL RUNNING Hisense’s innovative and market-leading bottom-mount fridge boasts Australia’s first-ever six-star energy rating for its category. And at $1699, the savings on the black steel 519L really add up; harveynorman.com.au get a handle Seeking the perfect satin-finish handles for your kitchen? Designer Doorware has just added a rich black to its line of super-durable PVD satin-look hardware styles. See more at designerdoorware.com.au YOU LITTLE BEAUTY Brand new from Armadillo is the Nook range of natural-fibre rugs and mats specifically made for sometimes-tricky small spots,…

In the front garden of this home in Sydney’s northern beaches is an outdoor shower planted in with olive trees, liriope and licorice plants. Constructed by Round The Bends Plumbing using an old recycled electrical pole supplied by the builder and a showerhead from Outdoor Showers, it offers a glorious end-of-swim experience that the owners love almost as much as their home’s handy-to-everything location. See page 96 for the full story.…

How did Feather and Bone begin? About 15 years ago, my [life and business] partner Grant Hilliard was working as a sommelier and manager while he also tried to get a filmmaking career off the ground. It occurred to him that there was something peculiar about the way that wines are fussed over for their pedigree and provenance but meat was largely generic, with no info about breed, production method or place. Propelled by a burgeoning interest in sustainable agriculture, a passion for artisan culture and a courage born of ignorance, he found some farmers growing rare breeds of sheep, some chefs willing to buy them and, lo and behold, Feather and Bone was born. Why is nose-to-tail education so important when it comes to how we consume meat? We’re…