Índex per April 2019 a Inside Out

Things are changing in Australian homes – there’s a bit of a mellow colour revolution going on right now. It’s a light-bulb moment where we’ve all just decided that using colour is cool. It’s also about discovering your personal palette and how to work with tones that add character to a room and that work in your space. My palette preferences are constantly changing but I keep returning to these shades: tan, black, yellow and white. It’s a reflection of the light, materials and landscape I like most and makes for an earthy, warm interior, which makes me feel calm. Colour has that ability. This issue we immersed ourselves in colour with beautiful homes that use it in unusual ways – sometimes very subtly, sometimes with intensity. InsideOut Style Editor…

1 NEUTRAL TERRITORY  why it works: Beige and subtle lilac and rose tones complement each other without competing. Vitra ‘Mariposa’ sofa in Pale Rose/Beige, $11,515, Living Edge. Minna ‘Hillside’ cushion in Lilac, $275, Koskela. 2 GLAM MASTER  why it works: A touch of gold makes the rich burgundy of the sofa feel even more opulent. Dandy sofa in Oxblood, $8499, Blu Dot. Zulta cushion in Confetti Golden, $220, Fenton & Fenton. 3 IN THE DETAILS  why it works: The cushion’s lively floral print ties in with the sofa’s leaf-like quilting. Moroso ‘Redondo’ sofa in Navy, $16,100, Hub Furniture. MissoniHome ‘Passiflora Giant #170’ cushion, $614, Spence & Lyda. STOCKISTS, page 150.…

Dana Tomić Hughes, founder and editor of Yellowtrace, braved the Swedish capital’s -140C chill to attend Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair, held annually in February as part of Stockholm Design Week. “I’ve been keenly following the fair from afar, so it was a thrill to finally see Scandinavia’s most important design fair for myself,” Dana says. The event was beautifully presented, well edited and a great opportunity to experience Nordic design on home turf, she adds. Here, Dana singles out five favourite finds. Find more design inspiration at Yellowtrace.com.au 1 shining example If I had to nominate my absolute favourite new product at Stockholm, the Curve collection, designed by Front and produced by Zero Lighting, would have to be it. Created for Stockholm’s Nationalmuseum library, this lamp had…

GENTLE TEAL DETAILS Monique Woodward, principal of Wowowa Architecture & Interiors, has a strategy when selecting colour used within their projects: “We love to include narratives within our work because they’re timeless,” she says. To that end, these Kartell FL/Y transparent pendant lights designed by Ferruccio Laviani introduce a gentle colour focus and gloss in an otherwise earthy kitchen. CONTINUOUS COLOUR WASH The warm, rosy blush that starts on the walls and continues across the ceiling in this apartment is unusual, but deeply inviting. Created by Sisällä interior designers: “We tested out a few pinks in the space, and settled on Porter’s Paints ‘Sisällä Studio’ custom colour. All the walls are this colour – it’s incredible how much it changes throughout the day.” LAYER ON LAYER OF MOODY BLUES Interior…

A purely chance encounter was life-changing for Silvana Azzi Heras and her family. “We were on our way to an entirely different house inspection when we spotted this run-down beauty for sale,” says Silvana of the day she came across their now current home in Sydney’s Annandale. “We immediately fell in love with the property – the bones were all there: 3.5-metre ceilings, large living areas and bedrooms, and a top floor with amazing views back to the city,” says the creative of the four-bedroom house she and her family encountered. Another strange coincidence that almost made it a fait accompli was the common background shared by Silvana and the home’s previous owner. In 2017, Silvana launched House of Heras, a homewares collection that reflects her love of print, colour…

Designing a thing of beauty is an achievement, but turning something “quite ugly” into a thing of beauty is something else altogether. That was the case for interior architect Daniel Heckscher, who took a “boring white box” of an apartment, complete with an unattractive 1980s exterior, and made it an inspirational colour statement. Key to the renovation’s success was his lavish use of the ever-popular millennial pink, a choice inspired by the optimistic apricot-pink of the building’s skin. “Because that colour is so visible from my balcony and bay window, I either had to block it out or invite it into the apartment,” he says. There were two other reasons for Daniel to embrace pink and a cache of complementary colours to put with it: his children Otis and India,…

Who lives here: Melanie and Hamish Corlett, their daughter Emme, 8 months, and two French bulldogs Kona and Lou. Style of home: A two-storey, four-bedroom villa on a sloping block. Its location, adjacent to a nature reserve in Sydney’s east, imbues the property with an oasis feel. Custom joinery, a tropical resort-inspired palette and natural materials work together to connect every room with its surroundings. The couple bought the villa in 2016. After making some minor layout changes, interior designer Hellen Pappas was engaged to refresh the decor. The project took approximately six months.…

THE PROBLEM “We want to bring our bathroom into this century! ” the story so far Writer and comedian David Smiedt and his content manager wife Jennie have owned their semi in Enmore, NSW, for about 12 years. They renovated the kitchen and living area when they first moved in, and now want to tackle the main bathroom and laundry/study area. David works from home and uses the back area of the house as his study, although in recent years he has moved from a desktop computer to a laptop and now moves around the house to write. As a result, the couple no longer need such a large desk area. Jennie feels the whole back of the house could be better utilised, especially in regards to storage. She dreams…

SOAP STAR Frama’s ‘Apothecary’ hand wash from Oliver Thom makes the act of lathering up a little more joyful, from the sandalwood scent to the Italian glass bottle. $82, oliverthom.store feast your eyes Entertain in style with Kip&Co’s Cyprus enamel tableware set, which includes this dinner plate, $55 for 2. See kipandco.com.au STITCH UP These knitted organic cotton OYOY ‘Stringa’ dishcloths from Designstuff are both versatile and charming. Hang one near the sink, or use as napkins. $20 for 2, designstuff.com.au art glass There’s no better way to set the mood at mealtimes than with decorative lighting. The Greenway Crackle collection by ADesignStudio comes in five styles including (from top) the S5, $2780, and S3, $2200, in Blackened Brass. See adesignstudio.com.au ON TOP Subtle and contemporary, Caesarstone’s Cloudburst Concrete complements…

When Ben Vitale and his wife Jodi undertook a major rebuild of their home in Sydney’s south, they wanted the garden to tie in with their chosen American East Coast style, while also being suitable for the Australian climate. “It had to be robust for kids as well as look good with the architecture,” says Ben, owner, architect and father to daughter Everleigh, 5, and son Luca, 4. The result was two beautiful gardens with a house in between – a tranquil, inviting front garden, and a secluded backyard recreation area. Out front, the garden and nature strip merge, with large stone steppers extending across the unbarricaded boundary. They lead to the front door and generous porch in a meandering fashion. With the planting predominantly low, the house is in…

Chef Peter Kuruvita is most famous for his seafood infused with the culinary traditions of Sri Lanka, as spectacularly showcased in his restaurant, Noosa Beach House. In his latest cookbook, Lands of the Curry Leaf, he traces a sentimental journey as a four-year-old and the flavours and cultures encountered along the way. Afghanistan, Bhutan, Nepal and India didn’t always constitute the road from London to Sri Lanka, but in 1968, Peter’s parents faced a wall of opposition as an interracial couple in London and were being turned away from accommodation by signs that read, “No Blacks. No Dogs.” So they gathered their family and set off home for Colombo via the overland track. Along the way, they enjoyed extraordinary hospitality and some incredible meals that have become the stuff of…

COLORBOND Available in five neutral colours and tested in some of Australia’s harshest conditions, this roofing and walling material features innovative paint technology that diffuses light to give the surface a soft, textured appearance, enhancing your home however you choose to use it. Visit colorbond.com/matt NATIONAL TILES A patchwork of hand-sketched monochromatic motifs depicting botanic, tribal and geometric designs, the Pandora range of wall tiles is accentuated by mixed-surface finishes with a matt/gloss contrast and slight metallic sheen. Made in Spain and exclusive to National Tiles. Visit nationaltiles.com COTSWOLD FURNITURE If you’re looking for a jaw-dropping design and great outdoor comfort, the Wicked collection has it all. The collection was designed by Brussels-based designer Alain Gilles. Rarely will you see such bold, graphic lines and strong design in outdoor furniture.…

This new venture, called In The Roundhouse, consists of four charming plate collections, but The Words Collection, featuring these bistro-inspired, pared-back typographics, is our pick. While they’re definitely special pieces, individually boxed for delivery, they’re also microwave and dishwasher safe, and at $29 a piece or four for $100, we’re sold. For more, see intheround.house…

Tell us about your creative journey so far. I started my career as a textile designer in New York. While I was living in Brooklyn I discovered my love of ceramics and quickly became obsessed. I moved back to Australia and ceramics have been my passion and career now for six years. I teach workshops and make ceramics from my studio in Torquay, Victoria. Is there a story behind why you chose the name Takeawei? My background in textiles and ceramics opened my mind to how everyday objects are produced. A fast-paced life can lead to making lifestyle decisions that are not great for your health or the world. Takeawei combines the words takeaway and wei, the Chinese term for protective energy. It is about creating products with heart that…

1 A RUG Anchor the space and set the tone with a patterned rug that looks like an antique from a far-off world. Network Rugs ‘Art Moderne Cezanne’ rug in Navy (2.3m x 1.6m), $199, Temple & Webster. 2 CANOPY BED A canopy bed can be dressed up or down, according to your little wizard’s wishes. Hypersonic Industries ‘Willow’ four-poster bed, $849 for single, Out of the Cot. 3 STORAGE UNIT A console or shelves are great for displaying books and a few of their favourite things. Maine pigeonhole shelf unit, $549, Early Settler. FINISHING TOUCHES… Spellbinding accessories for added charm. OR TRY THIS… Sturdy and inexpensive, baskets are a brilliant clutter-busting solution for kids’ rooms. Try different shapes and sizes for toys, stationery or art supplies, blankets, even dirty…

It was 2008, while planning their wedding, that James and Bekk Crombie fell in love with yellow. “We were looking for an interesting colour for the bridesmaids’ dresses and bonbonniere,” says Bekk. “We went for a really warm, deep yellow that, strangely, we’d liked from [horror film] Rosemary’s Baby. It looks so rich teamed with white.” Though the yolky shade didn’t get a mention in their vows, it’s followed them through the birth of their first two children, Beatrice and BjØrn, a couple of years living in Norway and back again to the house they built in Perth. Here, visitors are welcomed by it at the front door and when they ring the doorbell. It’s the colour of the family’s bikes and the ladder that leads to James and Bekk’s…

“FIND THE RIGHT PALETTE FOR YOU”DANIEL HECKSCHER, HOMEOWNER “A few people have asked me about my palette and then tried it themselves, with very different outcomes. There are so many variables – light, location, surfaces, space and volume – and experience and confidence also have a lot to do with the result. Be courageous and land the big strokes, but only if you’re doing the painting yourself; if you’re not confident in your abilities, hire a pro to do it. ”…

+ The ensuite. “It’s a real spa-at-home sanctuary,” says Melanie. “The delight is in the details — the handmade bone handles on the vanity and the exquisite ceramic pendant lights.” + The custom-made joinery. “The walk-in wardrobe was designed just for me, with enough storage to accommodate all my shoes, handbags and accessories. It has made the morning rush so much easier.” + The ‘treehouse’ feel. “The combination of dark timber, jungle-green accents and crisp white has given us the tropical-resort vibe we were looking for.”…

Q I’m keen to try creating a Palm Springs-style backyard around our existing kidney-shaped pool and a couple of banana trees. I’m stuck for ideas, though. What can I do to get the look? Karen, via email Palm Springs style is having a moment in Australian landscape design. To make the most of the curved lines of an existing rounded pool use a breezeblock wall to frame the backyard and create a bit of structure. The breezeblocks will form a decorative screen that provides privacy while still allowing light and airflow. And, if you ask me, nothing better encapsulates the quintessential Palm Springs vibe than breezeblocks. BRETT WARD, GENERAL MANAGER OF MARKETING, BRICKWORKS BUILDING PRODUCTS Q Winter is on its way and I want to find a firepit for the…

plush hour Nothing says ‘make yourself comfortable’ better than a scattering of cushions over a bed, chair or window seat. And the round shape of these vintage linen fringe cushions from Aura Home makes them ideal for cuddling while binge-watching your fave TV show in bed. $69.95 each; aurahome.com.au HOLD TIGHT Keep books, magazines and newspapers close to hand with the Oak magazine rack with Tan leather, $699, from Atley & Co by your bed. It also has a handy tabletop for your reading glasses or water carafe. See Atley.co in the weave The Marchetti cane bed and bedside table will bring instant British-colonial vibes to your boudoir. Pass the iced tea! See more at domo.com.au moody hues Switch out your light and summery sheet sets for something a little…

Marrakech is a city that feels deeply sensual. It’s a place where ochre riads offer views of beautiful sunsets over pink rooftops, the labyrinthine medina with handmade pieces at every turn and thrilling museums which act as reminders that Marrakech has always been a city of influence and inspiration. The thing that’s bringing interior design lovers back to Marrakech now is a new appreciation of its traditional design and artisan crafts: Berber rugs, embroidered cushions, ceramics, raffia pieces and intricate handwoven fabrics of all kinds. There’s a real contest here between the vibrant colours and textures of the street and the elegant minimalism within that makes Marrakech so surprising. Meet three Australians whose lives and style have been deeply influenced by the city… Danielle McEwan Tigmi Trading Danielle McEwan, founder…

a-f About Space aboutspace.net.au Adairs adairs.com.au ADesignStudio adesignstudio.com.au Adriana Picker adrianapicker.com AGA agaaustralia.com.au Alternative Brewing alternativebrewing.com.au Angus Martin Art angusmartinart.com Anibou anibou.com.au Anthony White anthonywhite.art Appliances Online appliancesonline.com.au Armadillo & Co armadillo-co.com Astra Walker astrawalker.com.au Atley & Co atley.co At Home Furniture & Homewares athomefurniture.com.au Aura Home aurahome.com.au Axolotl Paint axolotlpaint.com Bambury bambury.com.au Bauwerk bauwerk.com.au Beacon Lighting beaconlighting.com.au Becker Minty beckerminty.com Bedtonic bedtonic.com Belle & Co Living belleandcoliving.com.au Bianca Mavrick biancamavrick.com Bisque Traders bisquetraders.com.au Blu Dot bludot.com.au Bonnie Gray bonniegrayart.com Boyd Blue boydblue.com Brickworks brickworks.com.au Caesarstone caesarstone.com.au Candana Bathroomware candana.com.au Catapult Design catapultdesign.net.au Clay Canoe claycanoe.com.au Clickon Furniture clickonfurniture.com.au Coco Flip cocoflip.com.au Coco Republic cocorepublic.com.au Cold Picnic coldpicnic.com Concrete Studio concrete.studio Cosh Living coshliving.com.au Cosmic Studios cosmicstudios.com.au Country Road countryroad.com.au Cult cultdesign.com.au Cumquat May by MJ @cumquatmaybymj Curatorial+Co curatorialandco.com Curious…

This striking palette is a dip into deep, dirty green and creates a cool sense of calm. It’s our favourite image from the colour issue, and was taken in a corner of Le Jardin, a lush garden cafe in the heart of Marrakech’s old Medina. A wash of earthy green paint covers the walls and hand-carved antique doors, but it’s the colour-matched draped linens that really show dedication to this shade. It’s unusual to be so liberal with such a strong colour, but here it acts like a base, allowing the clean marine green floor tiles to really shine. Interior architecture by Anne Favier. For more information, check out lejardinmarrakech.com…

WISHLIST NATURAL BEAUTY Fusing Japanese and Nordic design, the new Roshi collection of porcelain vases at Curious Grace combines minimalism and exquisitely delicate patterning. The Luna vase, $190, is appealingly textural and organic. CURIOUSGRACE.COM.AU ART a brush with genius Sydney artist Gemma Smith has been bringing beautiful life to canvases since 2003. Now she has a career-spanning exhibition at the UNSW Galleries in Paddington, Sydney. Called ‘Rhythm Sequences’, it features more than 50 works, from early abstracts to recent paintings, in which colour is barely there. On show until June 1. ARTDESIGN.UNSW.EDU.AU SHOP CREATURES FEATURE Inspired by afternoons pottering in the greenhouse, the new collection for Oroton by creative director Sophie Holt features not only the covetable handbags we’ve come to expect from this Australian heritage brand but a whole…

THE ORIGINAL Frame desk by Paul McCobb The form: A fine steel and timber desk with architectural overtones. What makes it special: Paul McCobb was a high-profile US furniture/industrial designer practising in New York in the 1950s and ’60s. While some of his early work features splayed legs and devices typical of the era, McCobb’s hallmark is a delicacy of form, often with brass detailing and influences of the geometric purity found in architecture by the likes of Mies van der Rohe. The Frame desk, designed by McCobb for the Planner Group in 1952, is an excellent example of his general style. Of particular note are the simple cut-out drawer pulls and the general lack of ornamentation. Danish company Karakter reissued the Frame as the Desk Series Console in 2018,…

the moodboard Olive is the colour base for this earthy living room; persimmon and mauve elements add warmth and depth. Find inspiration in ceramics, textiles and visual cues, such as postcards and movie stills. the moodboard This vibrant blue conjures a French Riviera/mid-century modern mood; accent it with sandy neutrals and primary colours. Look to Picasso, Calder and Matisse for more colour inspiration. the moodboard Restrained use of colour and gentle textures make for a refined palette. Marble is key, and the inclusion of both classical forms and modern materials like perspex create a fresh yet timeless feel.…

don’t be afraid of the dark Painting walls black still feels slightly shocking in this day and age of white-wall worship, but if you can brace yourself to commit to the darkness, the opportunities to create a warm, moody cocoon – even in just one room – are endless. The myth that making rooms dark makes them feel cold and cramped is exploded by Rachel Lacy, Taubmans’ colour category manager. “It is such a common misconception. A small room will not appear bigger by painting it white, it can have the opposite effect. With white you can see where a surface starts and finishes; the edges of a space can become very defined,” she explains. But a dark room doesn’t need to be flat and stark. “Very dark and infinite…

As incredibly busy professionals, Melanie Corlett, founder of fitness centre Women of Treign, and her husband Hamish, who works in finance, wanted nothing more than to return to an inviting and relaxing home at the end of a long day. In 2016, with family plans on the horizon, the couple bought this four-bedroom villa in Sydney’s east. “We were drawn to the home’s quiet, secluded location and open-plan layout,” says Melanie. “The structure was sound and there was great flow from one room to another. It just needed some TLC to bring it back to life.” An added bonus for the couple, who welcomed their daughter Emme in July 2018, was the abundant greenery surrounding the property. “With views of mature palms from most of the windows, the home almost…

Talk about interior design and thoughts generally float to furniture, layout, lighting and artwork. But the single biggest element in any home – the most touched and interacted-with surface – is the floor. Many homeowners inherit their floors so just live with what they have. When the time comes to renovate or build, however, the choices can be overwhelming. We often hastily select concrete, tiles, timber or carpet without really considering the weight of that decision – how it will look and feel in the finished home. Colour and tone in your floors can direct and change the aesthetic in a room. Here’s how… timber Timber brings warmth and character to a space that can rarely be matched. Whether it’s solid hardwood, engineered-timber boards, timber-look vinyl, sheets of plywood or…

the big stuff In the same way that a signature sofa or eye-catching lamp can be the hero in a living space, a colourful fridge, oven or dishwasher will make a powerful statement in a kitchen. Choose one appliance to create a focal point, or go the full gamut for maximum impact (we recommend keeping the rest of your kitchen relatively simple for contrast). When it comes to choosing a colour, it’s entirely up to you. Classic shades like red and blue won’t date, while pastel shades of turquoise, mint green and pink bring a slightly retro, nostalgic vibe to your home. Given the fact that coloured appliances tend to cost more than traditional white, it’s important to select a shade that resonates with you, to ensure your kitchen brings…

EAT HERE El Fenn Thanks to its rich jewel tones and shady pool pavilions, El Fenn is arguably the most Instagrammed riad in Marrakech. Derb Moulay Abdullah Ben Hezzian, Bab El Ksour Medina, +212 5244 41210, el-fenn.com Nomad With no street signage, you’ll need local help finding this traditional rooftop restaurant in the depths of the medina. 1 Derb Aarjane, Marrakech Medina, +212 5243 81609, nomadmarrakech.com +61 Australian-style bistro food — big on local produce and a fresh interiors style. 96 Rue Mohamed el Beqal Guéliz, +212 5242 07020, plus61.com Grand Café De La Poste A beautiful Colonial-style restaurant serving delicious French-Moroccan dishes just outside the bustling medina. Corner Boulevard el Mansour Eddahbi and Avenue Imam Malik Guéliz, +212 5244 33038, grandcafedelaposte.restaurant GO HERE A visit to Musée YSL is…