Inside Out January 2023

It’s January, and for your holiday reading pleasure we have prepared a bumper summer issue. We were actually sending this issue to print when the Inside Out team stopped, took a beat and recognised how fantastic this edition is – absolutely bursting with the joy of summer and pages and pages of inspiration and real information. Each of the houses in this January edit elicits a summer-holiday vibe rich in Australian style. You could start with our annual Affordable Art feature (page 30), filled with deputy editor Kate Hassett’s art discoveries. Kate scoured the country to reveal this selection of new and emerging Australian artists, which we should all be investing in right now – before they boom! If entertaining is your plan this month, the outdoors shoot on page 120, created…

It’s January, and for your holiday reading pleasure we have prepared a bumper summer issue. We were actually sending this issue to print when the Inside Out team stopped, took a beat and recognised how fantastic this edition is – absolutely bursting with the joy of summer and pages and pages of inspiration and real information. Each of the houses in this January edit elicits a summer-holiday vibe rich in Australian style. You could start with our annual Affordable Art feature (page 30), filled with deputy editor Kate Hassett’s art discoveries. Kate scoured the country to reveal this selection of new and emerging Australian artists, which we should all be investing in right now – before they boom! If entertaining is your plan this month, the outdoors shoot on page…

STYLE MOMENT AMALFI BY SAARDÉ Your summer holiday wardrobe is sorted with the release of Saardé’s first clothing collection: Amalfi. Featuring four gorgeous pieces crafted from Turkish cotton and European linen, the breezy silhouettes will be your go-to for the season. Pictured is the linen Cami Dress, $279, and there’s also a great pair of lounge pants, a kaftan and a robe plus a tote bag. SAARDE.COM SUGAR AND SPICE Spice Trader cocktail bar has taken up residency on the top floor of Sydney’s heritage-listed Porter House building. The design by Angelo Candelapas is moody and warm — with green marble at the bar, velvet and leather banquettes, antique mirrors, and brass detailing. Try one of the signature cocktails paired with snack-style share plates. THEPORTERHOUSE.COM.AU EUROPEAN ELEGANCE Essastone has launched its latest range of stone finishes, teaming…

Kinfolk Islands by John Burns, $65, Hardie Grant Books From hiking in a forest in Japan’s Yakushima to swimming along the volcanic shores of Italy’s Ponza region, take a journey through islands across the globe with the latest instalment from the Kinfolk team. Travels by Broadsheet, $54.99, Pan Macmillan Australia Inspiration for your next Australian adventure is sorted with the experts from Broadsheet. This extensive guide showcases both well-known and hidden-gem experiences and destinations across the country. Home By The Sea: The Surf Shacks & Hinterland Hideaways Of Byron Bay by Natalie Walton, $60, Hardie Grant Books Join designer Natalie Walton on a tour of picturesque homes along the northern NSW coast. Take a step inside the most charming while reading what it’s like to live in them. The Layered Interior by Greg Natale, $90, Rizzoli Renowned…

orange zest Summer is the best time to do that outdoor-space refresh you’ve been thinking about all year, and KUN Design’s latest collection may have all the inspiration you need. In sophisticated designs and luxurious materials, there are lounge and dining settings, side tables, trolleys, planters and more. We love the vivid hue of the Lotus dining table, priced from $1895, paired with a Banyan Tree armchair in White/Sand/Light Grey, from $600. domo.com.au…

STYLE MOMENT AMALFI BY SAARDÉ Your summer holiday wardrobe is sorted with the release of Saardé’s first clothing collection: Amalfi. Featuring four gorgeous pieces crafted from Turkish cotton and European linen, the breezy silhouettes will be your go-to for the season. Pictured is the linen Cami Dress, $279, and there’s also a great pair of lounge pants, a kaftan and a robe plus a tote bag. SAARDE.COM SUGAR AND SPICE Spice Trader cocktail bar has taken up residency on the top floor of Sydney’s heritage-listed Porter House building. The design by Angelo Candelapas is moody and warm — with green marble at the bar, velvet and leather banquettes, antique mirrors, and brass detailing. Try one of the signature cocktails paired with snack-style share plates. THEPORTERHOUSE.COM.AU EUROPEAN ELEGANCE Essastone has launched its…