Inside Out January 2022

For our summer holiday issue, we needed to find the right house to shoot for the cover. It had to be inviting, charming and give off big beachy vibes. We found all this and more in Sydney at the Avalon home of architect Graeme Bell. The renovation of his modernist dream home has been a labour of love for Graeme, with his faithful restorations scheduled in between building projects that have varied from mid-century-modern houses to grand city apartments and even an art deco eatery – the Niagara Cafe – in Gundagai. When Graeme first inspected the house, it was in a state of disrepair. “The place needed a lot of love,” he admits. “It was mainly original, but people had added bits and pieces here and there over the…

For our summer holiday issue, we needed to find the right house to shoot for the cover. It had to be inviting, charming and give off big beachy vibes. We found all this and more in Sydney at the Avalon home of architect Graeme Bell. The renovation of his modernist dream home has been a labour of love for Graeme, with his faithful restorations scheduled in between building projects that have varied from mid-century-modern houses to grand city apartments and even an art deco eatery – the Niagara Cafe – in Gundagai. When Graeme first inspected the house, it was in a state of disrepair. “The place needed a lot of love,” he admits. “It was mainly original, but people had added bits and pieces here and there over the years.”…

And just like that it’s summer… Or not, depending on where you are in this latest La Niña. However, we are manifesting summer vibes here at Inside Out this month with some hot projects and sunny decorating ideas. Maybe start with the great beach shacks, cottages and homes inspired to make the most of balmy nights and warm days. There are some clever material choices in those stories, and that fabulous Puglian house on page 84 is stirring up some big Mediterranean-style inspiration in its modern interpretation of a traditional local design. And there are practical solutions, too, including the best dressing-room design we’ve seen in a while on page 96, and some clever mini makeovers to freshen up your space that lead into the great story of Shannon Vos’s awning…

And just like that it’s summer… Or not, depending on where you are in this latest La Niña. However, we are manifesting summer vibes here at Inside Out this month with some hot projects and sunny decorating ideas. Maybe start with the great beach shacks, cottages and homes inspired to make the most of balmy nights and warm days. There are some clever material choices in those stories, and that fabulous Puglian house on page 84 is stirring up some big Mediterranean-style inspiration in its modern interpretation of a traditional local design. And there are practical solutions, too, including the best dressing-room design we’ve seen in a while on page 96, and some clever mini makeovers to freshen up your space that lead into the great story of Shannon Vos’s…

greenhouse hq The high-colour stream of consciousness that makes up the signature style of stylist and author Julia Green has manifested in a spectacular bricks and mortar project inside a heritage shopfront in Geelong’s cool laneways. Part creative space, part event hot spot and all retail, all the time, everything inside is for sale. Cruise Julia’s shoppable collections of local artworks, great soft furnishings, wall tiles and even a bathroom sink – all curated by her kaleidoscopic eye. greenhouseinteriors.com.au…

1 Home away from home A long-time Inside Out contributor, stylist and writer Julia Green has realised a dream with this incredible retail space, modelled on the concept of home. Step though the double-front doors and you’ll see a bathroom leading to a bedroom. The floor below includes a lounge space complete with a suspended fireplace, a dining zone and decked-out kitchen. 2 Gallery space Julia is a passionate advocate for art, so it’s no surprise that there’s a tailored gallery space dedicated to regular exhibitions for her Greenhouse Interiors cohort of artists, as well as events. 3 Designer details Practically every aspect of the retail space can be purchased — from paint, taps and tiles through to wallpapers and flooring. Each room even has a QR code for quick access to…