Indice dei contenuti per March 2020 in Inside Out

What I know for sure is that a good kitchen makes life better. The dream of enough storage, soft-close drawers, a fabulous six-burner stovetop and enough prep and bench space so the rest of the family can actually help make dinner fills me with joy. And it doesn’t need to be a whole new kitchen to get some of that joy... This month, Inside Out creative director Mia Daminato had a dream Fisher & Paykel French-door fridge delivered to her place. While the fridge is only one – although very important – element of a good kitchen, you would be surprised at just how much office chat has been devoted to the life-changing impact of this new appliance. Or maybe you wouldn’t be surprised, because you’ve probably been there yourself.…

+ MORE THAN 10,000 KING LIVING SOFAS SOLD IN AUSTRALIA EACH YEAR + BESTSELLER IN 2019 Jasper The popular Jasper sofa was updated last year to feature a host of smart accessories and bespoke storage options + DID YOU KNOW? START UP King Living began by selling furniture at Sydney’s Paddy’s Markets in 1977 + TEST OF TIME bright idea Founder and car enthusiast David King found the inspiration for King Living’s durable and quality designs in steel car frames + BESPOKE BRIEF 1000+ Fabric choices are available and there are more to come this year. Each King Living piece can be as individual as its owner…

Palisa Anderson RESTAURATEUR & GROWER Palisa Anderson runs the Chat Thai empire from Boon Luck Farm in Byron Bay, where she grows organic delicacies for her family business and the likes of Quay and Momofuku. “We bought our farm four years ago, and the 1980s bungalow on it – while in good shape – had absolutely no personality,” she says. With the help of interior designer Genine Noakes, Palisa transformed the house on a tight budget using as much salvaged material as possible. In the kitchen, old timber fences were repurposed to front cabinets and the extractor hood, and floor tiles were stripped back to reveal concrete that was then polished. “The renovation didn’t change the footprint of the house,” says Palisa, “but it did expand the kitchen into the…

The kitchen is where Melissa implemented some of those braver ideas that clients might shy away from, such as the extraordinary green joinery Anyone who’s ever renovated knows the toll it can take on the family living through it. For Melissa Bonney, director of multidisciplinary design studio The Designory, it’s no different. “We’ve dragged our poor children in and out of houses every year: we buy, renovate, flip. It’s awful,” she admits. On the other hand, she says, there’s no better time to try new ideas and iron out mistakes than on your own projects, with no risk to clients. To give her brood a break from cardboard boxes and packing tape, Melissa came up with an alternative plan that just so happened to tie in with a pipe dream…

Who lives here Jillian Dinkel, a residential interior designer; her husband Kevin, a stock trader; and their daughter Delilah, 10 months; plus Miller, an Italian greyhound. Style of home A freestanding 1904 Federation home in Sydney that has been sub-divided into four separate dwellings. The couple owns the largest one, with street frontage. The couple purchased the property in September 2018 and began their four-month renovation in early 2019. A figure close to $400,000, based on Jillian’s great project management.…

“In my wildest dreams, I would never have thought of splitting the kitchen island and angling the base,” says the owner of this unusually shaped Melbourne home. “The island is more of a piece of art and has become a major talking point with guests. It’s also very practical as we can seat stools around it.” Interior architect Sarah Reid is behind the beautifully resolved design and the stunning stone choices: Bianco Carrara and Pietra Grigio. Turn the page to see more…

+ Stucco walls “The exterior was a mix of painted brick and timber panelling so we wanted an overall stucco finish to unify those surfaces and make them feel more contemporary,” says Jacqui. “Doing this has really lifted the look of all the external walls.” + A ‘new’ fireplace “We really loved the fireplace but it was very dated, so Sarah suggested a black marble finish. It’s classic and shouldn’t date.” + Lots of joinery and storage space “The main living area lacked storage and we wanted somewhere for all of our books and my record collection.”…

+ Cabinet space To allow easy access and movement for multiple people, the minimum space between two runs of cabinetry should ideally be about 1200mm. + Island space The minimum space around the sides of an island should be 900mm. This is comfortable enough to walk through or to open the fridge or cupboards. + Island overhang An overhang for an island bench or breakfast bar should be approximately 300mm. This will allow you to comfortably fit your legs underneath, and to place kitchen stools there when not in use.…

Kitchens are becoming smarter by the day, and the time will come where we might not step into them at all. But for the time being (the next few decades anyway), we’ll stick with our traditional kitchen designs and slowly incorporate technology into them. + These days, many appliances have Wi-Fi integration, so whether it’s controlling your slow cooker from work, checking ingredients in the fridge or monitoring a roast in the oven, most appliances of the future will be controlled via devices. + The kitchen benchtop is the war room of any home and this will soon be fully integrated with a variety of functions. Induction cooking, baby monitors, phone chargers and even TV screens will be visible and usable from within the benchtop surface, and once they’re all…

Whether you’re the type who likes to entertain, buys Beaujolais in bulk, or simply appreciates a good drop, it’s time to get serious about storing your wine. Here’s what you need to know about creating the perfect home for your precious pours. 1 placement Don’t have a spare 50 square metres hanging around underneath your house? Not many of us do. But contrary to what some believe, due to the fairly unpredictable nature of Australia’s climate, underground storage won’t actually do your wine any favours. In fact, when you consider the need for specific climate-control equipment, the ideal position for a cellar is somewhere on the ground floor against an exterior wall. But if that fails to inspire, then just about anywhere (with the right care and preparation) can become…

Q I’m having trouble finding storage for my dining space that works the way I need it to. What are my options? Rosie, via Instagram Buffets are a great option for dining-room storage. Think about what you want to store and whether drawers or cupboards will best suit your needs, then look for a buffet with that configuration. I find furniture with a combination of drawers and cupboards a smart option in most cases. Bar cabinets are also very on trend and can store and display all your entertaining needs in a purpose-built piece. If you have items you would like to display rather than hide away, look for a unit with both closed and open storage. Or think outside the square and consider a console or bedroom dresser with…

beef & rice noodle herb salad with Thai basil pesto* SERVES 4 PREP 40 mins COOKING 16 mins 200g flat rice stick noodles 2 eshallots, peeled and thinly sliced Juice of 1 lime 400g skirt steak, room temperature ½ tbsp rice bran oil 1 (130g) Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced ½ cup each of coriander, mint and Thai basil leaves Salted roasted peanuts and black sesame seeds, to serve THAI BASIL PESTO 1 cup each of Thai basil and coriander leaves ⅓ cup (50g) unsalted roasted peanuts 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tbsps sesame oil 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tbsp fish sauce ¼ cup rice wine vinegar 1 Cook the noodles in a saucepan of boiling water for 6—8 minutes or until just tender. Drain, reserving ½ cup of cooking…

Cabana Jo’s 87 Queen Street, Berry; @cabanajos Take a late stroll into summer. Think beach towels, umbrellas, shell-encrusted mirrors, cotton throw rugs, printed lampshades, tropical-scented candles and floaty linen clothing. Moss Nest 69 Queen Street, Berry; @mossneststore If you could live in a shop, you’d pick this one. The owner has an eye for style, selling imported furniture, iron fire pits and one-off artisan wares from India, as well as locally produced items. Amara Home 83 Queen Street, Berry; @amara_home A curation of one-off furniture, homewares and decorative pieces from across the globe, as well as fashion and fragrance brands such as Tom Ford, Celine, Jac + Jack and Trudon. Few & Far 133 Queen Street, Berry; www.fewandfar.com.au With designer pieces from far and wide, this store encourages…

KROF is a new Australian cutlery maker that is elevating local dining to an art form with Insta-friendly pics showcasing the simple beauty of its ranges. Based in Melbourne, KROF is the brainchild of product designer Nicholas Johnston and restaurateur Kristian Klein, who’ve honoured the company’s mantra of ‘make every meal remarkable’ with designs such as this 24-piece hand-polished matt-black set, $349. It’s high-grade, distinctive and durable, the epitome of what modern eating tools should be. krof.co…

For interior designer Jillian Dinkel, the imminent arrival of her first child meant she had little time to waste when it came to the restoration of her history-filled home in Sydney’s Manly. And in true testament to Jillian’s prowess under pressure, the end result shows no signs of being rushed. Take the open-plan kitchen, which features a considered combination of finishes – Hermes-marble splashback, stainless-steel benchtops and handpainted cabinetry – which make a dramatic statement. See page 68 for more details.…

Who stays here Melissa Bonney, an interior designer, her partner Brendon Bott, a builder, and their family — Bella, 17, Liv, 15, and Nixon, 6 — plus Louie, who’s a French bulldog. Style of home A luxe five-bedroom holiday rental in Byron Bay, NSW. Mel and Brendon bought the block of land, which included a cottage and DA approval for an additional dwelling, in October 2017. They split the block, renovating the cottage before submitting new plans for a revised second house in April 2018. Approval came in November, followed by building between February and September 2019. The total cost for this property, The Bay Villa, was $1.34 million.…

After glancing at the real-estate listing in May 2016 and deeming the home an ‘ugly duckling’, Jacqui Hennessy and her partner Carla Fetter very nearly didn’t inspect the 1980s-style home they ended up buying in Melbourne’s inner east. “But we were hoping to start a family soon and had been looking for a year – missing out on two others – so I gave it a look, based purely on the location and floor plan,” says Jacqui. Once inside, the soaring cathedral ceiling and versatile spaces were enough to make Jacqui forget the “aesthetically challenging” facade. “The house is north-facing so it gets epic natural light, and because there are two internal courtyards, there’s a garden view from every window,” says Jacqui. She called Carla from the inspection, saying, “I’ve…

+ Living room “I love playing music and reading books,” says Carla, “so to sit in a room with amazing light, two garden aspects, a cathedral ceiling, bookshelves and my vinyls is heaven.” + Dining area “Equally, we love sitting around our dining table, which has a very inviting banquette.” + Landscaping “We invested heavily in landscaping due to the garden aspects from every room. Daniel Fulton from DF Landscape Developments did an amazing job. The crazy paving was expensive but we’re delighted with the outcome as it really complements the concrete and timber elements outside.”…

It’s accepted that great kitchens sell houses – simple as that. But it’s the most important room in the house, too, for all sorts of reasons. Not only is this space where we cook and prepare meals; the kitchen is also used to entertain and socialise. When planning a new one, it should of course look good. But even more importantly, it should be functional and provide the right balance of bench space and storage. So, to help you understand which kitchen layout may work for you (and perhaps which ones won’t), allow me to highlight the features and benefits of the most common designs. kitchen triangle Okay, first things first. The term given to the ideal layout is the kitchen triangle. This refers to the location of the sink,…

Scrub those pans, rinse the vegies, grab a drink, clean your hands. The kitchen mixer is your home’s most-used tap by a long shot, so when you’re building or renovating it pays to pick a model that will stand up to being turned on and off many times a day for the life of your kitchen. “Look for a tap that offers great functionality and comes from a reputable brand,” says Franco Parisi, chief operating officer of Parisi (parisi.com.au). “And for long-term leak prevention, check if it has a European-made cartridge.” Mixers with one lever or control and one spout for delivery of both hot and cold water are the best-selling style of kitchen tap, but they’re certainly not your only choice. Conventional three-piece bridge sets (with separate hot and…

Take stock For the new collector, a working wine collection is wine that will be drunk and replaced over the course of a month. Everyone has a different ‘volume’ requirement, so ask yourself how much wine you’re likely to drink in this time. Budget Without one, wine quickly becomes a cost rather than an investment. Come up with a number and be realistic about sticking to it. Lifestyle As a sommelier, I believe that a wine only realises its full potential when it’s drunk with great food. Ask yourself: ‘What is my favourite food? What do I like to cook at home? What is my go-to dish?’ Your wine collection should match your eating habits. First steps Start with a bottle from your child or loved one’s birth year.…

TILE TREND SUBWAY What is it? A classic rectangular-shaped tile, traditionally 150mm x 75mm. Why is it hot? At the fair, this season’s new colours really caught my eye. Lots of dark, moody charcoals and mangrove greens were a standout, as was the matching coloured grout. New and interesting lay patterns were the most exciting: tiles in contrasting colours and a range of sizes, some being long and thin, that let the subway look take on a new, more linear direction. I particularly loved the ones laid vertically to create a feeling of height.   TILE TREND TIMBER LOOK What is it? Tiles that appear to be wood but are, in fact, synthetic materials. Why is it hot? Technology has elevated timber tiles, providing convincing finishes with the rich texture…

Designed by Fran Hale of Peachy Green and constructed by Vogue Grange Landscapes, the garden of this Melbourne home expertly ties a bold, black extension to the original period residence. In the front garden, at the side entrance to the kitchen, a custom metal firewood cabinet stands guard with thriving plantings including yellow ginger lily (Hedychium gardnerianum) and Italian pencil pine (Cupressus sempervirens ‘Glauca’).…

Kirsten completed her commercial cookery certificate before working behind the scenes on the first season of Masterchef Australia. She went on to assist food stylist Jody Vassallo on three French cookbooks in the UK, worked for 2½ years as the food editor at donna hay magazine and spent several years as a freelance recipe writer, photo chef and food stylist. Working for publishers and companies such as SBS, Murdoch Books, Hardie Grant Books and Bauer Media, Kirsten’s work has featured in Womens Weekly cookbooks and MiNDFOOD and delicious magazines, plus titles for David Jones, Kenwood, Ikea and Kellogg’s. In 2015, she became the style editor at delicious and teamed up with Phoebe Wood to produce their first cookbook, The Pie Project, which Kirsten styled and photographed.…

Yes, there’s something special about March – and we’re talking about more than the leafy onset of autumn. Art Month Sydney has returned, and this year there’s even more to celebrate across the city as artists and gallerists converge on a plethora of events. The popular Art At Night precinct parties are back, as is the Art Talks panel discussion series and lots of dedicated exhibitions. Offering a tantalising taste of what’s in store are (from top) Amore Motel by Anna Carey, IOU by Elvis Richardson, Untitled by Saskia Leek, and Backbone by Nabilah Nordin. Until March 29. artmonthsydney.com.au…

RETAIL NEWS SOLID CHOICE GlobeWest introduces Belgian-designed interiors label Ethnicraft into the fold with solid oak and walnut pieces that are simple and modern. GLOBEWEST.COM.AU WEEKEND WORKSHOP PODSTARS Their Dispatch To A Friend podcast is such a hit that Australian photographer, florist and stylist Annabelle Hickson and cake-maker Gillian Bell decided to share their passions and host a weekend of creative workshops, good food and great company at one of New Zealand’s most beautiful farmstay lodges, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers in Hawke’s Bay. May 29–31; $1995pp*. ROBERTSONLODGES.COM WISHLIST MOA CHAIR Exclusive to interiors store Domo, this standout occasional chair is part of Ligne Roset’s ‘Moa’ collection by Keiji Takeuchi. DOMO.COM.AU ART SMARTS cool numbers We dig these limited-edition, archival-paper prints made by Alphapop for curious little minds. From $45…

For fashion and homewares designer Aurélie Remetter and her builder husband Jace O’Connor, it was a shared passion for travel and mixing old with new that inspired how they designed and decorated their terrace home in the arty inner-Sydney suburb of Newtown. The couple met while travelling in Croatia 10 years ago. Aurélie is French and was living in Paris working on her children’s fashion label, Louise Misha, and Jace was working in Sydney as a builder. Three years of a long-distance relationship culminated in their engagement in August 2013. A few months later, they bought their home at auction and Aurélie moved to Sydney permanently, travelling to Paris on a regular basis. When they bought it, the Victorian-era house was empty and pretty much uninhabitable, mainly because the bath…

Professional interior designer Jillian Dinkel and her husband Kevin had just purchased a fixer-upper in Manly on Sydney’s northern beaches when the pair received some surprising news. “Two days after we signed the documents, I found out I was pregnant with our first child,” says Jillian. “That was not exactly our intention.” “The kitchen is ‘modern Victorian meets Brooklyn brownstone’. Having an in-kitchen eating area is great for small dinner parties”JILLIAN DINKEL, INTERIOR DESIGNER/OWNER Jillian, who grew up in the US, had been planning to spend about a year overhauling the home – one half of the grand ground floor of a subdivided Federation house – before hopefully moving in with a newborn. Now, with the clock ticking, she and Kevin had to ready the nest in half that time.…

Who lives here Carla Fetter, a real-estate agent; her partner Jacqui Hennessy, a retail executive for risk and sustainability; their 19-month-old daughter Theodora (Teddy); and Mavis, a French bulldog. Style of home A three-bedroom 1980s home with a wood-panelled cathedral ceiling and two internal courtyards in inner-Melbourne, updated internally with a few walls removed and a major update. After planning it for six months, the work took seven months. The renovation cost $300,000; the landscaping was about $70,000.…

1 Fresh food storage The location and size of your fridge is key to how successfully your kitchen functions. It’s the go-to when preparing a meal, and if you have a busy family, that door may be opened and closed all day long. The fridge’s location and access to it is worth plenty of consideration. 2 Cooktop Although the cooktop and oven are both important for food prep, the cooktop usually gets the biggest workout. Its size, style and location will ensure you have space to prepare and serve your food. A generous amount of bench space on either side of the cooktop (at least 300mm) is always important. 3 Sink Not just the cleaning zone, your sink is also used for preparing and cooking meals, which means it has…

Summer is drawing to an end and entertaining (well, being entertained) is top of mind for the warm days and nights that are left. However, it’s not as easy as inviting every Tom, Dick, Harry, Arthur and Martha around. You need to be prepared, capable and ready for the rowdy masses. There should be systems in place to efficiently prepare, serve and clean up while still engaging with your nearest and dearest. Gone are the days when the ‘socially lacking’ (in my case, it was Dad) would put up their hands and retire to a place of quiet, peace and dirty dishes, and then somehow disappear for the rest of the night. These days, it’s all about open-plan, efficient kitchens and keeping the party going as long as the guests…

It might just be the ultimate kitchen luxury — a tap that delivers pure-tasting chilled, boiling and sparkling water at a flick of its lever. There’s been a sharp increase in the number of homeowners installing water-filtration systems as they build or renovate a kitchen. The benefits are pretty compelling — there’s no need to take up valuable benchtop real estate with a kettle, plus your fridge will perform better if it’s not accessed 10 times a day for cold water. Zip’s market-leading HydroTap Celsius All In One tap (above) costs from $6495 and delivers instant filtered, boiling, chilled and sparkling water, combined with regular hot- and cold-water options for washing up. The manufacturer claims the tap will remove taste, odour, dirt, contaminants and heavy metals from your drinking water. If you’d prefer…

For homeowners Daniel (pictured) and Shirin Pulitano, having a space to house all of their favourite Italian wines was a must. Setting off the new bar are Patricia Urquiola ‘Azulej Estrela’ tiles from Urban Edge Ceramics. Tom Dixon ‘Beat’ lights, Dedece. Smed stool, Great Dane. 1 placement Ground floor is ideal but not the only option 2 environment Keep things consistent 3 insulation Create a safe haven for your wine to thrive 4 look & feel What’s your rack style? 5 lighting Low and UV-free is best…

vanity fair Not a fan of cookie-cutter bathrooms? Us either, so this gorgeously crafted Freo vanity by Loughlin Furniture has us excited. It comes in three door profiles: Rattan (pictured), Shaker and VJ panel. From $3285; loughlinfurniture.com.au ROYAL FLUSH Colour Elements is Astra Walker’s latest family of products featuring sleek matt finishings in a stable of colourways designed to mix and match. POA; astrawalker.com.au BEACHY KEEN Bring the cool factor to your next bathroom update with the latest addition to Tile Cloud’s popular Bondi Encaustic tile range. Now available in Tan and Blue, there’s a shade to suit all styles. $95 per sq m; tilecloud.com.au QUIET TIME The Scent 01 candle by The Raconteur for Nau is an uplifting nod to Australia’s diverse botanical heritage, with layers of native quandong,…

This garden in Melbourne’s inner north is two worlds in one, reflecting a striking house with a bold, ultramodern extension on a period facade. “The front garden has a cottage-garden feel,” says designer Frances Hale of Peachy Green, alluding to its magnolias, picket fence and more formal lines – all nods to the original home. Meanwhile, at the rear, the garden lets its hair down. “Back there, it’s all clean lines, using informal stepping stones and plantings to soften the modern architecture,” says Fran. The front garden may be a little reserved and aloof, but at the back, where most of the family living is done, house and garden fuse into one, with a handsome stacked-stone fireplace conceived by Kesminas Architecture forming both a gathering and focal point. This built…

Riding a horse along a lush green trail leading to Shoalhaven Heads’ iconic Seven Mile Beach, it’s hard to believe that, only a few months ago, the region was under threat from some of the worst fires our nation has known. But now that the flames are extinguished and there’s been some much-welcomed rain, the Shoalhaven is back doing what it does best. Approximately three hours’ drive south of Sydney and a relaxed two-and-a-half hours in the car from Canberra, this vast region takes in areas such as the magnificent bushland of Kangaroo Valley, the white-sand beaches of Jervis Bay Marine Park, the waters of Berringer Lake and Lake Conjola, the artsy township of Milton and the honeymooners’ go-to of Mollymook. On this trip, we’re visiting Shoalhaven Heads and nearby…