Índex per March 2019 a Inside Out

Kitchens are emotional spaces. It’s not just all splashbacks and smart storage. It’s where we nurture our loved ones and share meals together. So when we began to indulge ourselves with the inspirational spaces, clever construction and new materials you see in this issue, we felt very connected to the dream kitchens we had our hands on. We know that transforming kitchens is a passion for our readers, and Australian kitchens are particularly inspiring – it’s got something to do with our light, our indoor/outdoor vibe, warm materials and a freshness that isn’t really the same in overseas kitchen design. The first thing we did this issue was talk to 10 Australian interior designers and architects we admire – drawing on their knowledge and experience – and asked them to…

1 LEARNING CURVE why it works: Paired organic shapes create flow and movement with their lack of defined corners. Bold metallic tones are echoed in the rich burnt orange of the rug, keeping the palette and shapes relative. 2 GREY MATTER why it works: If you’re going monochrome, partner different shapes, patterns and textures to bring contrast and interest to your pieces. 3 ALL THAT GLITTERS why it works: Graphic shapes complement a darker, minimal coffee table, with just enough hints of gold to blend in.…

“In the Perth Hills, the soil is typically made of clay, and you’re not able to build on that – as it’s too unstable – without removing the clay sand first, which is very costly.” After much research, Izabela found an affordable solution in Cupolex (cupolex.com.au), a building system made from recycled, non-toxic polypropylene domes, which interconnect across a site’s footprint to create a self-supporting structure that acts as permanent formwork. When the slab is poured over the top, it means less concrete, steel and labour, saving time and money. “WE HAD A PROBLEM ON THIS PARTICULAR SITE WITH THE SOIL”LUKASZ KATAFONI, HOMEOWNER…

When Sophie and David Paulsen found a family home for sale in their ideal location, the inner Sydney suburb of Woollahra, they wasted no time and put in an offer prior to auction – which was quickly accepted. The only problem? Well, there were a few. “This part of the house now has natural light on three sides. Everyone feels good in natural light. There’s a connection to the outdoors”ALEXANDRA KIDD, INTERIOR DESIGNER “The layout was terrible,” says Sophie. “We spent 90 per cent of our time in the narrow back part of the house, which was very dark and cramped.” Along with an unflattering pink-and-blue exterior paint job, the property had rising damp and the timber was rotting. “The house was effectively falling down,” says interior designer Alexandra Kidd,…

Who lives here: Myer Scott, a builder who runs MLS Built; his wife; their two teenagers; a grandparent; and labradoodles Ted and Sugar. Style of home: A five-bedroom 1930s bungalow in Melbourne’s Northcote. A double-height extension was added for an open-plan kitchen and dining and living space, while an adult retreat is upstairs. A studio apartment was also built. The design and planning took four months, and the reno another 10 months. The budget for this project was around $600k.…

THE PROBLEM: “Our home lacks a cohesive style ” the story so far Real-estate agent and single parent Michael Harris bought the property in August 2015, as he loved its generous proportions – rare in Sydney’s Newtown – and potential to become a home for himself and his two children, who go to school in Canberra but stay with him on alternate weekends and most holidays. “I sold our home in Surry Hills. It wasn’t big enough and I wanted the kids to have their own bedrooms,” he says. A mix of Art Deco and Italianate styling, the building was most likely a former factory, but the original structure was destroyed in a fire. In a great location on a quiet street, Michael says he loves its quirky features, but…

mixers vs traditional taps “Three-piece tap sets with cross handles are often installed in heritage homes to keep the nostalgic feel of traditional tapware,” says Josh Mammoliti, managing director of kitchen and bathroom suppliers The Blue Space (thebluespace.com.au). “However, mixer taps are an ergonomic choice for kitchens of all styles. When you multitask in a busy kitchen, they’re really easy to set to your desired temperature and operate with one hand. Plus, children and people with limited mobility find them effortless to use.” Mixers are also less difficult to install than three-piece tap sets. “This makes them more economical,” says Cameron Kenny, managing director of architectural hardware company Barben Industries (barben.com.au). The installation for a mixer tap and a three-piece tap set is different, which means that if you live…

Great outdoor lighting can make you see your home’s exterior in a whole new way. Festooning fairy lights or hanging colourful strings of lanterns sets the scene beautifully for after-sunset entertaining, transforming your garden or courtyard into an inviting space guests will love. The use of discreetly positioned bollard, deck or stair lights can safely guide a path to the front door after dark. A good-looking feature light or two by the front door is not only a nice design feature, it makes for a warm welcome. When it comes to keeping your home secure, sensor lights with in-built cameras allow you to monitor your home from your phone even when you’re away. So no matter what your needs, are big or small there’s a wide range of solar and…

Darren Robertson Three Blue Ducks, The Farm Byron Bay My prep essentials in my kitchens include… Knives: I have a chef ’s knife called Super Gou by Yaxell, a major knife supplier in Japan since the 1930s. I’ve always had huge respect for Japanese knives, especially after working for Tetsuya Wakuda, and I’ve been fortunate enough to work at many food events in Japan. My Super Gou is a 193-layer blade. A beautifully crafted knife, it was kindly given to me as a gift following a demonstration last year and it’s become my go-to knife. Pans: Solidteknics’ one-piece Aus-Ion pans are heavy-duty and non-stick once seasoned. I use them on the gas stove in the oven and on the fire pit for cooking. We used to sell them in the…

We’re a typical city-dwelling family of four, bursting out of our two-bedroom apartment but unable to afford anything bigger in our area. My parents-in-law, who are about to downsize, have suggested we sell and go in with them on a ‘multigenerational’ home. Initially I was against it, but we get along and I’ve started wondering, should we consider it? Jenny, Redfern, NSW Dearest, since it’s estimated that by next Thursday, just after lunch, the average house price in any of our urban centres will pass the seven-million-billion dollar mark, it’s not so much a question of should we consider it, so much as how quickly can we box up the unit and nab a suitable property before every other family in our street realises that living en famille has to…

Celebrating the eternal appeal of glass, Marmoset Found’s new collection of ridged vessels certainly achieves owner Nareen Holloway’s vision of glass pieces that “make an impact”. The variety of designs and subtle, gem-like colours sparkle, whether displaying fresh-cut flowers or simply used as objects of beauty.…

THE ORIGINAL ‘265’ wall light by Paolo Rizzatto for Flos The form: A pivoting steel wall light with a rotating spun aluminium shade. What makes it special: Designed by Italian architect Paolo Rizzatto, the ‘265’ adds incredible flexibility to a room’s lighting possibilities. Launched in 1973 by Italian lighting specialist Flos, the skeletal form of the ‘265’ has made it a favourite with interior designers and art directors in photo shoots for its ability to add interest and shape in the horizontal plane – its 205cm arm combines with a pivoting wall bracket to allow a maximum reach of 265cm (hence its name). Born in 1941, Rizzatto graduated from the Milan Polytechnic in 1965 and has won many design awards, including the Premio Compasso d’Oro in 1981, 1989, 1995, 2008…

cook up a luxury kitchen The Heo family (pictured: June, Madison, aged 1, and Hudson, 3) chose the Poliform Artex kitchen for their Rose Bay home. Using Poliform’s design service, they completely customised a design to fit perfectly with their home and lifestyle. Your dream kitchen can be realised more easily than you think. Step 1: Visit Poliform’s design team who will help craft your vision at no extra cost. Their showroom kitchens allow you to experience, touch and feel the finishes and fittings. Step 2: Based on your wishlist, the in-house designers will present a materials palette, layout and costs. Step 3: Your kitchen will be expertly planned, tested and assembled in Italy then shipped to your location. Installation by Poliform professionals ensure a polished finish that’s made to…

Sitting on their first-floor balcony, gazing out across their undulating 2800-square-metre property and surrounding eucalyptus-studded valleys to the Perth CBD, Izabela and Lukasz Katafoni couldn’t be further away from the busy streets of Szczecin, the Polish city in which they were both raised. The couple emigrated to Perth a decade ago and settled briefly in an inner-city suburb. The birth of their sons, Nikodem and Bruno, soon followed, and with them came a hankering for a more natural, outdoorsy lifestyle – a home with a greater connection to nature. Darlington, located in the gently undulating Perth Hills, seemed the ideal location. “We were so drawn to the potential in this block,” says Izabela. “We fell in love with the view over the valley to the city, and the fact that…

Adventure, endless travel and a bohemian life are the images conjured up with any home called Gypsy River, and the reality is, hopefully, never too different. The difference here, though, is that owners Kerrie Nelson and Pete Bourke never want to escape, despite being inspired by free-spirited global style. “We dreamt this place together,” says Kerrie. “It was our vision to build a place that we just don’t want to leave.” It’s been a dream realised over several years since Kerrie, who owns online fashion boutique Gypsy River, and Pete, who has an earthmoving company, bought the run-down 1940s weatherboard cottage, set on almost five hectares in Smiths Gully, Victoria. Kerrie’s love of eclectic, ethnic style was already well established, having spent years as the chief visual merchandiser for a…

Back at the start of 2017, in the depths of one night, Erika Vocking couldn’t get to sleep. The single mum lived with her son Braz, now 8, in the Amsterdam-West district of the Netherlands city. Theirneighbourhood used to be quiet, but its streets were now filled with traffic. It was impossible for Braz to play outside and her apartment was just too small for them. Erika could take no more. While drinking tea that night, she checked out a local real-estate website. Her criteria was simple – houses in Amsterdam with space – and before she knew it, she was taken by a two-storey factory in the outer western suburbs that once housed a textile company and consisted of 170 square metres of floor space including a downstairs office…

+Respect the original dwelling and streetscape “The heritage of the property is special, and we didn’t want the new extension to overshadow it.” +Keep it simple but significant This became our motto. The spaces had to be practical yet packed with style, so that every member of the family would feel comfortable and welcome.” +A palette of earthy tones and raw textures “We followed this throughout the new interior spaces to tie in with the traditional surfaces used on the exterior.”…

1 design the space First things first – think about what you want to achieve with your space. “Visit showrooms to look at styles and the finishes of products,” says industrial designer Graeme Metcalf from Dan Kitchens (dankitchens.com.au). “It’s essential to look at things in real life rather than online, so you can see the quality of the workmanship.” If your reno involves a new layout, moving walls or changing the plumbing, a kitchen designer is your best bet. “They will help with the ergonomics of a kitchen and give advice on the technical aspects, such as how high above the hob the rangehood must be positioned and where the water and electrical connections should be,” says Graeme. But if you want to keep the layout the same, no worries. “You…

+ Always purchase kitchen taps from a reputable Australian supplier, to ensure they’re certified for Australian standards. Also make sure they have a warranty of 10 or 15 years. + Taps must be watermarked and WELS-rated (Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards scheme) in order for a plumber to legally install them. If they aren’t, they won’t be covered by insurance in the event of damage being caused by the tap. + Worried about a tap’s lead content? Watermarked tapware from quality brands is certified to ensure it’s safe for use in homes.…

Create a feature Whether you have a stunning rock wall in your yard or a nice expanse of deck, lighting elements of your exterior can elevate them to new heights of beauty. Light those leaves Mature plants, soft hedges and towering trees all look great when they’re bathed in warm light after the sun goes down. Watch out for windows Exterior lighting is a great asset to your home, but do consider its proximity to bedroom windows. The last thing you want is light from outside seeping in as you try to get to sleep.…

“Life is messy. It’s supposed to be.  Everyone I know, myself included, is juggling too many things. But we also don’t want to be told to slow down or to give something up. If anything, I hear from friends, already with full plates, about other projects they’re looking to take on; the next school event they’ve signed on to work, boards they’ve recently joined, causes they want to champion, or new relationships they’re investing time in. In the background of all this productivity and duty and excitement, I hear a common refrain that’s all too relatable. It’s typically pushed to the side, downplayed, or simply drowned out: I don’t feel… great. Everyone’s toolbox for optimal wellness is different. For me, the most powerful reset button is food. I don’t know…

PLACES NEXT LEVEL PINK With its musk pink walls, deep blue velvet banquettes and gold and copper accents, Jessi Singh’s newest restaurant, Don’t Tell Aunty in Sydney’s Surry Hills, serves up street foods, cross-regional curries and tandoori specialties, in a space he designed with enough punch to really whet your appetite. 414 BOURKE ST, SURRY HILLS, NSW 2010. (02) 9331 5399. DONTTELLAUNTY.COM.AU BOOKS MIRKA & GEORGES This gorgeous book celebrates the life shared between artist Mirka Mora (pictured, in 1955) and her husband Georges – and the art and food that wove a narrative through their lives and their hotspot restaurant, Tolarno, amid the heady days of the modernist art movement in 1950s Melbourne. It shares recipes, intimate images and some of Mirka’s beautiful artworks (below). Mirka & Georges: A…

With their eyes on an increasing budget, Perth couple Izabela and Lukasz Katafoni made full use of economical oriented strand board (OSB) for their new build in the city’s outer eastern suburbs. They added a bench seat of varnished OSB to further link the staircase and upstairs roofing to the ground floor. It wasn’t the last of their ingenious decisions, either. Turn to page 54 for more.…

ORGANIC EATING Natural shades invite the outdoors in, and a smorgasbord of textures adds flavour to the design ‘palate’. TINTED LOVE We’re sure your planned menu will look as good as it tastes – but if it doesn’t, mix and match shades to dish up colour at every turn. INTIMATE AFFAIRS Special occasions deserve sensual curves and tactile surfaces, formally dressed for a black-tie rendezvous. “This room layers beautiful earthy hues to create a conscious space for plants and artworks.”Inside Out team…

Who lives here: Izabela Katafoni, owner and managing director of building design company, Studio Origami; her husband Lukasz Katafoni, a site supervisor; sons Nikodem, 8, and Bruno, 5; and their rescue greyhound, Matty. Style of home: A four-bedroom, three-bathroom European barn-inspired modular home in Perth’s Darlington. With Izabela designing the home and Lukasz shouldering costly jobs, the home was built in four months. An initial budget of $400k was increased to $500k in order to afford better-quality finishes.…

Who lives here: Kerrie Nelson, owner of Gypsy River, an online fashion store; her husband Pete Bourke, who owns an earthmoving company; their son River, 12; and a menagerie comprising Mojo and Peace the labradors, Eeyore the donkey and Leon and Benny the Clydesdales. Style of home: A three-bedroom 1940s weatherboard farmhouse in Smiths Gully, an hour’s drive north-east of Melbourne. The couple purchased the property in 2014 and did the reno in stages, finally completing it in 2017. “It was roughly $300k – we took our time and did it properly,” says Kerrie.…

There can be many benefits to sharing a family home with grandparents – live-in babysitters, for one. But for Myer Scott and his family, having the kids’ grandmother live in a separate studio apartment in the garden of their home in the north-eastern Melbourne suburb of Northcote, also meant they were close enough to assist and interact when needed. “Co-living with an older family member gives the younger members a sense of nurture, respect and empathy for mature folk,” says owner-builder Myer, who runs MLS Built. When he planned the second phase of renovations to his family home – the first phase was the initial renovations in 2003, when they bought the house – the priority was common space big enough for the family to share, as well as a…

The kitchen is the heart of the home. We all know that. But the best room in the house is no longer always inside the home. It’s where we spend our summers beneath a tree (beside a pool, if we’re lucky) and our winters around an open fire. Yes, outdoors is the new black – and an outdoor kitchen opens up a whole new world when it comes to entertaining. So how do we design a space for an outdoor kitchen that doesn’t replicate what we have indoors? Let’s look at a few fail-safes that will keep the snags warm… and those rosés oh-so-icy. functionality comes first A dysfunctional kitchen just isn’t worth the space it’s built in. Sacrificing any outdoor area to function as a kitchen is a big…

Q I’m thinking of using some low-growing plants between the pavers in my backyard – what would you suggest? I live in a coastal area. Simone, via email Planting between steppers and paving is a brilliant way to soften the hardscape environment and bring a gentle feel to a garden setting. One of the best plants for this is Pratia pedunculata, a delightful creeping ground cover that tolerates foot traffic and has tiny white or blue flowers in summer. Another option is the native violet, Viola hederacea, whose purple and white flowers appear in the warmer months. The foliage is vibrant and spreads well without much encouragement! If your area is a little shaded you could also try Dichondra repens, a herbaceous native ground cover that’s ideal for creating lush…

“A well-designed children’s bedroom can work for play during the day and rest at night.” stylish / inspirational / fun From a wild jungle retreat to a soothing palette of pastels and graphic shapes, kids rooms are the perfect place to get creative. Research shows that kids are drawn to bright colours, which can also have a positive affect on their mood and learning. Wynstan’s new range of kids fabrics makes it even easier to bring colour and life to their bedrooms and playrooms with their custom printed fabrics which can be installed as a roller blind, roman blind or panel blind. Alternatively, you could install a double roller blind, which allows for a transparent light-filtering fabric coupled with a block-out fabric for sleep time. As a parent safety is…

Visual connection is just as important on the outside of your home as it is on the inside. Take this modern build in Victoria’s coastal town of Barwon Heads, for example. The robust concrete and charred ironbark design by Chris Price Architecture Workshop (cp-aw.com.au) is complemented by the gum tree, a central axis of the design, and silvery toned succulents. Landscaping by King’s Landscaping ( kingslandscaping.com.au ).…

milan With a bedrock of Baroque and gothic architecture, and newly appreciated brutalist buildings, Milan was polished up for the Expo 2015 fair, and the afterglow remains. There is, of course, Salone del Mobile, the world’s most important design and furniture event, with displays and product launches occupying palazzos and storefronts throughout town each spring. But Milan is now a year-round nexus for innovation and design, with major public works unveiled in recent times such as the Prada Foundation arts complex, conceived by Rem Koolhaas-led architecture firm OMA and built on the site of an ageing distillery. Elsewhere, treasures can be found in such stores as Nilufar Gallery – the celebrated showcase of prolific dealer and collector Nina Yashar – and Dimore Gallery, a sensorial escape curated by American-Italian design…

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