Inhaltsverzeichnis für September 2020 in Inside Out

Earlier this year, there was a lot of talk about ‘the new normal’. At that stage, it looked like that might involve slightly inconvenient things like not being able to trawl through flower markets on Saturday mornings, or enjoy a live set with a great glass of wine at your favourite local, but as this year has worn on, it’s clear there’s nothing normal about what’s actually happening. Remote work in some form is here to stay, as is a sense that nothing’s changing quickly. Real-estate agents report they’re inundated with families looking at relocating to satellite areas now that working from home means they can live in places where house prices are lower, communities are smaller and life is simpler. It means staying home has become really important, and…

Inspired by the meticulous recording of plant life by artists working during the Age of Discovery, luxury-goods label LOEWE has debuted a Home Scents collection based on the outdoors. Evoking all things botanical, plant essences such as honeysuckle, beetroot, juniper berry, ivy and others have been used to recreate the rich symphony of nature indoors. The range features wax candleholders, home fragrances, rattan diffusers, soap, and candles presented in shapely handcrafted ceramics not unlike Greek drinking vessels from the 5th century BC. loewe.com…

almost whites There’s no question that whites work wonders in a room – they make the most of the available natural light and can help a space feel larger than it is. But not all whites are created equal. “A ‘true white’, which has no colour tint to it, can sometimes feel a little cold and sterile,” says Sydney interior designer Sarah Yarrow. “You might find an almost-white tone, which has either a warm or cool base, is more pleasing to the eye.” Take tonal inspiration from late-summer grasses, smooth seashells and the palest eggshell blues. These colours are easy to live with, whether you use them on your walls, your bed or in artworks or furniture. “For walls in a south-facing room, it’s best to select a white with…

“The house captures the seasons beautifully through the way the light floods into the main living areas”KARA CONSIDINE, HOMEOWNER Although wrapped in a dark and angular shell, this monolithic residence on the tip of Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula is anything but severe. Instead, a vast interior coated in soft, touchable surfaces, topped with a warming lid of engineered European oak and lit from within by a grand void and floor-to-ceiling windows, elevates this family home to epic new heights. The owners, Kara and Chris, purchased the existing property in 2016, attracted to the land and its close proximity to the beach, river and village centre, as well as being in one of their favourite streets. Architecture firm Auhaus was brought in almost immediately to begin planning, as the older property was…

what’s happening A lot is going on in this room, a triumph of considered colour What do you get when you take a handful of original features, a signature wallpaper with a hand-painted pattern, and a big chunk of the colour wheel? A captivating room that everyone wants to be in and use, says the owner of this Sydney living space, who happened to have a creative sister named Lara Ette on hand to design it. Lara came up with the wildly original palette and found handmade elements for the budget-friendly scheme to make it look just as bespoke and beautiful as a much costlier one.…

Keen cook and entertainer Heather Low didn’t actively dislike her kitchen. But in 2019, having been recently widowed, she began thinking about ways to enhance what was quite a small space. “I wanted the kitchen to be a room that people could spend time in – myself included,” she says. “My first idea was to replace the existing granite benchtop with something larger.” Heather contacted her friend, designer Cate Liedtke of Catherine de Meur Interiors, and began brainstorming ideas for a sleek, modern kitchen. There was only one problem: Heather’s house, where she and her late husband raised two boys, had a very distinctive interior style. “It was built by Clarendon Homes in 1989,” Heather explains. “Everything in the house was very much of that time.” One retro feature was…

TREND REPORT Like everything to do with the home, some looks are more popular than others. Anne Plumb, general manager at Royal Oak Floors, explains what’s happening in floor fashion: + “There is a lot of interest in chevron and herringbone patterns at the moment. I think people like to have a point of difference in the look of their floors and those patterns are reminiscent of beautiful Parisian apartments.” + “Pale floors have been on trend for several years now. White Smoked is our most popular colour. I think the Australian climate lends itself to white walls and light floors, and it’s a very easy colour to live with.” + “The European market is heading into warmer brown tones like walnut, so I think that will be the next…

The treehouse opposite was built by landscape company Quercus Gardens for a home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. “They were family friends who wanted a retreat for their kids,” says Quercus Gardens’ owner Rich Rimell. “This magnificent design has a secret access hatch, a pulley system to bring in treats, a tyre swing for monkeying around, and an old-fashioned tin roof for all-weather protection. Set among existing mature trees and an understory of ferns and Agapanthus, it keeps the kids entertained for hours!”…

My first food memory was… YO: Trailing behind my mother in a Jerusalem market, admiring the mountains of herbs on display and the incredible smell. IB: Penne all’Aconese, a pasta dish with a spicy ragu made from pork, porcini and tons of black pepper. It’s served at Ristorante Pizzeria Acone, a restaurant near where I grew up in Italy. My family table was/is filled with…. YO: Freshly cut tomatoes and cucumbers, young cheese, bread, olives, halva. IB: Feijoada and fried plantains. When I’m cooking for myself I make… YO: Steamed rice with jarred chickpeas, which are thrown into a quick tomato sauce with garlic, chilli, cumin and coriander. IB: After a long day of cooking in the Test Kitchen, it tends to be simple and often centres around good tinned…

Taking its cues from nature, the soft, sculptural shapes of Tigmi Trading’s first bespoke furniture series are equal parts style and substance. The Organic Table Collection, consisting of five pieces, are each handcrafted and locally made by artisan Danielle McEwan using timber substrate and a seriously touchable matt micro-cement finish – making them both durable and lightweight. “The collection beckons to be touched,” says Danielle. “We wanted to create something the customer would engage with physically and almost contradictory to its solid form, something tactile that brings a sense of lightness and playfulness to a space.” Each piece is lovingly made to order in Byron Bay, NSW, and available exclusively from Tigmi Trading. tigmitrading.com…

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How did Microcosm begin? I started Microcosm about two years ago. I had a big plant collection and was always being asked by friends for advice about them, so a friend suggested a business. Back then, the only examples of plant businesses I saw were either nurseries or plant hire for offices. I tried plant hire first but didn’t really enjoy it. Then I started offering my Plant Parenthood workshops at Daisy’s Milkbar in Petersham [Sydney] and had a great response. That was a huge step. I really enjoyed the one-on-one interaction and the relationships I built. Getting to be part of people’s homes was really rewarding. Eventually, I started being asked to do plants for small businesses around the area and now that’s my main jam. Most of my…

Five Dock, in the stroller-and-gelato belt of Sydney’s inner west, might just be the spiritual home of the California bungalow, which, with its flexible floor plan and indoor-outdoor flow, has helped define modern Australian living. It was into a prime 90-year-old example of a ‘Cal bung’ that Kelly, a paralegal assistant, and her husband Daniel, who owns a building company, moved in 2015 with plans to start a family. The home had a yard suitable for kids and dogs and a parking spot for their SUV, but the presence of Daniel’s ever-hospitable parents 600 metres away – a pot always bubbling on the stove, the kettle permanently warm – was the clincher. “Having that support network close by was definitely on our radar,” says Kelly. Describing herself as “barefoot and…

Who lives here Julia Cauchi, owner of catering business Merci Mama; her husband Dane, an emergency doctor; and their daughters: Remy, five, and Sloan, two; plus Ruby, a cavoodle. Style of home A four-bedroom Edwardian weatherboard in Melbourne’s south-east has been given a dramatic decorative makeover. After buying the house in 2012, the couple rented it out until they moved in with their then 11-month-old daughter Remy in October 2015. They asked Suzanne Cunningham of One Girl Interiors to help them renovate the dated interior, which was done over a two-year period. About $60,000, including floor-sanding, new carpets and painting throughout.…

looking within All this time at home has bought attention to the things we previously overlooked as we rushed off to work in the mornings. The intricacies within our home are now scrutinised as we look to the ceiling for motivation and inspiration countless times during our home-work day, the fridge door has never seen more use, and social-media breaks are the new norm. Looking back, it was almost a blessing to leave the home for a full eight hours each day because, cooped up inside, we’re fast understanding what does and doesn’t work for us in our spaces. The home office was traditionally the runt of the bedrooms, a spare (if you were lucky) room full of paperwork that got seen to once a week. Today, a home workspace…

1 keep it private Timber battens partially enclose the shower on the verandah of this beachside home in Victoria; they create privacy while still allowing the sun to flood in. “We can walk up the side of the house, usually in wetsuits, straight from the beach and into the shower,” says homeowner Sarah McLeish. “The door to our bathroom is behind the outside shower, so we can enter the house without worrying about sandy feet.” Sarah went with the Mizu shower from Reece. reece.com.au 2 add a splash of colour Pink walls proved perfect for this outdoor shower in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. “We used Woodhouse Weatherproof architectural pine, which arrives looking pink, thanks to the priming process,” says landscape designer Joe Azar. “We intended to paint it white, but we…

on the tiles Drawing inspiration from the majestic and naturally occurring salt beds of the Himalayas, the Rock Salt range from Beaumont Tiles is a hard-wearing option for those looking for style and substance. Available in three colourways: Danish Smoke (main image), Celtic Grey (below) and White Gold; beaumont-tiles.com.au HIGHER GROUND Forget mondo grass — lift your garden game with the prettiest ground cover going. Commonly known as ‘bugleweed’ or ‘Catlin’s giant’, Ajuga Reptans is hardy and fast-spreading, coming to life in spring when beautiful violet flowers bloom from the velvety purple foliage. From $7.99; flowerpower.com.au CURVES AHEAD The new Talara Collection from Domayne is a soft, earthy play on retro aesthetics. Sleek and sumptuous, the curved lines and natural tones of the range’s Outdoor Chaise With Cushion, $1599, is…

Australia is in the grip of a steamy love affair with gin and the award-winning Yarra Valley-based gin distillery Four Pillars is riding the wave with the opening of their first gin bar, Four Pillars Laboratory. There, you’ll find an ever-expanding range of premium gins (Bloody Shiraz Gin anyone?) and a cocktail-friendly snack menu by food legend Matt Wilkinson in a moody interior by YSG Studio. Laboratory sits in the modernist 1930s Bussell Brothers building on Sydney’s Crown Street. The idea was to create a thriving gin emporium, divided into three main areas of gin culture: a gin store where you can taste and get your hands on limited-edition Four Pillars gins, an on-site distillery that creates some of the gin on offer, and a gin bar with speakeasy vibes…

EARTH & SKY Thonet ‘GmbH S 285/0’ desk, $3485, and ‘GmbH 210 R’ bentwood chair, $2465, Anibou. Couple lamp, $425, Future Collective. Framed artwork, Office Elias. Japanese blue cup, $29, The DEA Store. Brass vessel, Office Elias. Kristiina Head II sculpture, $1250, Curatorial + Co. Ferm Living paper organiser, $179, The Lost & Found Department. Postcard, paint brushes and books, stylist’s own. Livistona australis plant, $40, Garden Life. BZippy ‘Wide Scallop’ vase, $650, and ‘Wiggle’ vase, $800, Jardan. Match carpet by Greg Natale, $185 per sq m, Designer Rugs. SECOND NATURE Vintage Japanese basket, $185, The DEA Store. Iris Hantverk broom, $85, Pappa Sven. Top shelf from left: Maru washi paper lantern, $120, Provider Store. Pot Belly cup in Ochre, $40, Kura Studio. Iris Hantverk vegetable brush, $17, Funkis. Books…

the light stuff Raw materials play a major role in this coastal new build When deciding what their dream home was going to look like, Victorians Kara and Chris were determined to create a modern yet sympathetic structure that would hold up to the harsh coastal environment. They landed on concrete walls, poured on site, resulting in a textured look that’s full of character with a slight marble effect. Their European-oak ceiling emphasises the expansive floor plan and reflects light from the home’s floor-to-ceiling windows, making full use of its verdurous surrounds. Turn the page to see more.…

Who lives here Kelly, who works in the legal profession; her husband Daniel, who’s in construction; their sons: Malachi, four, and Levi, two; and Staffordshire bull terriers Brooklyn and Zahra. Style of home A 1910 ‘Cal bung’ in Sydney’s inner west that’s been enlarged to include a new first floor, and refurbished throughout so it now has the polish of a luxury hotel. The family bought the property in 2015. The renovation took 16 months, which included a change of builder. It was completed in 2019.…

Blackbirds are singing, sweet briar roses are in bloom and the distant sound of a lawnmower completes the peaceful scene. Occasionally a car passes on the other side of the hedge – the only thing indicating that a shopping strip is just five minutes away and that Nadia Shelbaya and her family actually live in a big city. “The neighbourhood was what we first fell in love with – the house came second,” says the rising star of the Copenhagen jewellery scene. “It is magical to stand in a flowering garden and be in the middle of the city at the same time.” Location was a decisive factor when she and her husband were house-hunting in 2015. They ended up at this address in Denmark’s oldest residential area, the Rosenvaenget…

In conversation Architect Zoe Diacolabrianos / Project: Il Duomo Why did you use brick for this Melbourne home? “Life’s too short for boring spaces” is our motto. We love creating colourful and textured spaces and have a passion for celebrating Australian architecture through our work, drawing contextual nods into our spaces. With so much variance, brick – from apricots to deep hawthorn reds – tells the story of a place and an era. It’s the perfect material to speak to context, and also add warmth and texture. How have you used it? The existing home and its Carlton North neighbourhood are typified by mottled brick textures. To bring in natural light, we created a series of courtyards and cut-outs that reveal the bricks on surrounding houses. So we brought this…

morning routine Get ready for a beauty treat! The Aura Facial Sculpting tool, $298 from Hunter Lab, delivers a gentle microcurrent to lift, smooth and revitalise skin; hunterlab.com.au SET SAIL Tastemaker Sibella Court has collaborated with Teranova Tiles to create Tradewinds, a collection of nautical-themed tiles inspired by The Society Inc designer’s love of travel; teranova.com.au CHILD’S PLAY This sweet bucket and sieve set by Liewood will provide endless entertainment for little ones in the bath or at the beach, $59; designstuff.com.au MIX AND MATCH The Infiniti Collection wall mixers and taps from ABI Interiors allow you to order the in-wall component separately from the handle, so you can change your mind at any time. POA; abiinteriors.com.au DRESS FRESH The Samsung AirDresser does it all: removes odours, steams, smoothes wrinkles,…

Many of us dreamt of having a treehouse throughout our childhood, yet very few actually had the pleasure of enjoying one 24/7. Fortunately, building a treehouse at home for your children isn’t as hard as you might think, but you do require council approval, particularly if it will have a view into a neighbouring yard. 1 cost According to Kellie Macpherson, director of Castle & Cubby in Byron Bay, a treehouse can be a budget-friendly operation at around $3500 if you build it yourself. If you hire tradespeople or a treehouse company to do the project, you might be looking at a spend of $5000 or more, depending on the size and complexity of the structure. “Our team are all qualified carpenters,” Kellie explains, “but if you want a DIY…

stuffed eggplant in curry and coconut dal Only two ingredients – lemon and milk – are what it takes to make paneer at home. It’s an experiment worth trying (it certainly feels like conducting a chemistry experiment), both for a sense of achievement and for unrivalled freshness. Yotam has published a recipe in the Guardian, but many others are also available online. If you buy your paneer (which makes the most satisfying filling for the grilled aubergines here as it soaks up the coconut sauce), try to find a soft variety with a texture like compressed ricotta. Other varieties, which are harder and slightly rubbery, are more suitable for making vegetarian tikka kebabs, but they will also do if that’s what you’ve got. For a vegan option, use extra-firm tofu.…

Matt Wilkinson is the creative director of Four Pillars’ new food range How did you create this gin-friendly menu? Our main ethos for the food was “enough to keep you from starvation but not an entire meal”. Basically, the menu is a look into some of the best bar snacks around the world that both [distillery creative director] Jimmy Irvine and I love. We wanted it to be fun, simple and delicious, and then I just weaved in some of the Made From Gin products that we’ve launched. What’s your hot tip to order? The Sydney Lab Martini is a must, paired with Angelachu Anchovies on thickly buttered baguette, pickled shallots and chilli sauce. Or the Navy Strength Gin and Capi Flamin’ Ginger Beer with lime bitters and one of…