Inside Out October 2021

Everything is opening up and starting again, summer’s coming and across the country we are stirring. It’s a kickstart and everyone is feeling it, which is why colour has been such a big topic for us at Inside Out recently. In this month’s planning meetings, we were desperate for joy and colour, and I know we’ve found it in these pages. Highlights include inspiring projects from people who’ve put the fun back into decorating homes, such as US-based Cortney and Robert Novogratz, who we admire for their family-friendly colour work; Tamsin Johnson, whose stellar rise in the design world has been fun to watch; and three talented Australian designers with wildly different colour palettes – creative powerhouses Yasmine Saleh Ghoniem, Julia Green and Claire Delmar. But maybe my favourite is the…

Everything is opening up and starting again, summer’s coming and across the country we are stirring. It’s a kickstart and everyone is feeling it, which is why colour has been such a big topic for us at Inside Out recently. In this month’s planning meetings, we were desperate for joy and colour, and I know we’ve found it in these pages. Highlights include inspiring projects from people who’ve put the fun back into decorating homes, such as US-based Cortney and Robert Novogratz, who we admire for their family-friendly colour work; Tamsin Johnson, whose stellar rise in the design world has been fun to watch; and three talented Australian designers with wildly different colour palettes – creative powerhouses Yasmine Saleh Ghoniem, Julia Green and Claire Delmar. But maybe my favourite is…

artisanal excellence Halcyon Lake’s Chumbes cushion collection comes to you with love from Colombia. Cotton and metallic yarns are handwoven using traditional techniques to create these colourful pieces, from $790 each. HALCYONLAKE.COM NEW COLOUR CODES COOK UP A GOOD-LOOKING KITCHEN BY BOLDLY GOING BEYOND THE STANDARD APPLIANCE OFFERINGS choose your tone adventure We say oui to French brand La Cornue’s exquisite Château range of bespoke range cookers. Each piece is made to your particular specifications, so you can select the cooktop configuration, knob finishes and colour you love best. A truly opulent appliance that’s tailor-made to fit your space, these cookers are investment pieces that reflect the company’s 100-year-old commitment to beautifying the kitchen. La Cornue ovens are available in Australia through E&S exclusively. EANDS.COM.AU GLAZE UP Mother Nature, the greatest designer of them all, inspired ceramics studio…

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How would you describe your signature style? My approach embraces what I call a ‘tactful disharmony’, where antiques and custom creations sit side by side, and where unexpected pieces, finishes and eras can merge to create unexpected yet always beautifully livable spaces. Explain how your style developed over the years and where it sits now It has evolved, but any evolution is always based on instinct. It’s hard to explain the whisperings of instinct. For the book, I asked myself: how do you account for that sense of contentment and peace when you know something just ‘feels right’? For me, the sense came with the realisation that my voice sounded strongest and at its most authentic in this arena [design], and every decision I made from that point felt natural. What kind of…

life’s a picnic Let’s face it – going on a picnic is about all most of us can do right now. The Goldie Collection from Bonnie and Neil means we can at least enjoy one with some colour. Savour spring and summer with their stylish palette of blues, golden yellow, petal pink and more. The decorative place settings and soft furnishings adorned with prints and patterns will get you in the mood for better days ahead. All you need is a spread to do them justice! bonnieandneil.com.au…