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Once again, I find myself looking at a lot of tiles. Tiles for the floor, tiles for the walls, tiles as a possible feature… Does it feel easier after having done it before? Not really. Of course, it’s the fun part of designing a new space, but all those hard-surface decisions will be around for a while, so there’s some pressure to get it right. Here are a few tricks I’ve learnt from hanging out with some very knowledgeable people. First, spend lots of time looking for inspiration (we’ve provided a whole lot of that in this issue from page 111). While you might feel like you’ve dropped down a cold and shiny rabbit hole, it’s only after you’ve looked at loads of bathroom pics that you’ll start to notice…

WINNING PIN! Walls in Dulux Malay Grey matched with timber accents create a peaceful sleeping zone – and make a stylish statement in a kids’ room! This pic was last month’s most pinned image. Dyson’s new vacuum is really cleaning up the competition – did you manage to grab one on eBay while it was on sale? reader spotlight How lucky are @danni.dwyer’s kids? Skylar and Harvey’s playroom has a modern Scandi take on Noah’s Ark – gorgeous! Show us your style by tagging your photos with #sharemystyle and @insideoutmag. most double-tapped An old terrace was transformed by Melbourne design studio Biasol into a modern take on Parisian design. IN YOUR NEWS FEED Do you believe in life after The Block ? Deanne and Darren Jolly have proved they’ve still…

Q What’s the best layout for a long and narrow bathroom space with a window located at the far end? Anne-Marie, via email “This is a very common design problem and can be solved by arranging the spatial elements in an L-shaped formation,” says Sophie Bowers, director of Strutt Studios (struttstudios.com). “When designing your bathroom layout, we recommend that the plumbing fixtures, such as the basin, shower and bath, be installed on the same long side of the room. This will give a clear circulation path from the door through the narrow space. By obstructing the view of the toilet, for example by placing it adjacent to the doorway, your focus will be drawn to the end of the room – in this case, where the window is. If your…

The age-old saying, ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’ certainly rings true for interior designer Jessica Bettenay of Melbourne-based studio Resident Avenue.The adage speaks to both the time and the creative energy put into her latest interior project. Helping her long-time friends Andrew and Kylie fit out the home of their dreams was a lengthy but rewarding process for Jessica.With an ethos focused on individual design, she started with an understanding of the couple’s deeply held values around sustainable living and love of natural materials.The design process was carefully thought-out and ultimately delivered a spectacular and uniquely curated result. “Andrew and Kylie spent 10 years living in their space and raising their family prior to the renovations, so had a finely honed sense of what was important for their lifestyle,”…

Renovating homes is a way of life for Casey Scott. As a child, he moved from house to house watching his parents renovate, and he was hooked. “The houses would start out as pretty terrible and turn out to be amazing,” says Casey. As a young man, the Sydneysider and his sister would join in, working with their parents on projects. His sister created her own reno company with friends, Three Birds Renovations, and soon after Casey and two mates, Scott Ligertwood and Matt Crocker, started their company, Kinwolf. “We are all mad for design,” says Casey. “It’s pretty awesome to do what you love for a living with your mates.” Their first project is this terrace in the Sydney suburb of Birchgrove. “It’s a 126-square-metre block, so we had…

Your family’s growing and it’s decision time: you either need to renovate, or sell and buy a home that better suits your needs. While these are both exciting options, the boring bits – assessing where you’re at financially and overhauling your outgoings – need to come first, say experts. “When you’re looking to save money for a big goal like a renovation or a new home, there are a lot of savings to be had if you don’t leave your money on autopilot,” says Natasha Janssens, an accountant, mortgage broker, financial planner and founder of online financial advice community Women With Cents (womenwithcents.com.au). “It’s about budgeting better, looking at where you can cut back to create extra cash flow, changing some of your emotional spending habits and shopping around on…

One of the most crucial spaces in a home to get ‘just right’ is the bathroom, but it’s a minefield of design decisions out there. With so many choices at our fingertips, it can be difficult to know what path to head down. Bathrooms can be expensive to build and a massive headache to fix if you make a mistake, so your choices need to be finalised before you begin the project. Here are the five key things to think about. 1. nail the brief We all have bucketloads of inspo these days, thanks to Instagram and Pinterest, but how can we narrow down those liked and pinned pics into a bathroom to be proud of? The key is not to overdo it. There’s no need to tick off every…

editor’s fave on the surface The latest from Mutina and Patricia Urquiola brings porcelain and wallpaper together in the new ‘Déchirer XL’ collection of textured tiles (POA), Available in three neutral tones, they’re exclusive to Artedomus. Go to artedomus.com. feet first Drying off becomes a stylish affair with these soft and absorbent bath mats. 1. ‘Waffle’ bath mat in Lobster, $35, Kip&Co, kipandco.com.au. 2. ‘Lagom’ bath rug, $86, L&M Home, lmhome.com.au. 3. ‘ Manisa’ Turkish bath mat, $29, Lorraine Lea, lorrainelea.com. FRESH & CLEAN Start the day with Austin Austin’s aromatic and certified organic Bergamot & Juniper shampoo and conditioner. NZ$49 each, head to fatherrabbit.com. the book For the skinny on the best eats around, pick up Where Chefs Eat by Joe Warwick, Joshua David Stein, Natascha Mirosch and Evelyn…

Bordering a weathered timber deck, a raised planter bed creates depth using layered greenery, while also offering handy bench seating. Planted against the gallery-white wall is an array of Strelitzia bird of paradise plants, promising an annual colour show above evergreen foliage. Read the full story on this garden, in Sydney’s Palm Beach, in Secret Gardens , a new book by the landscape architecture firm of the same name. Image from Secret Gardens by Matthew Cantwell with photography by Nicholas Watt ($59 99 New Holland Publishers)…

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Ahead of New York’s 2018 International Contemporary Furniture Fair, Articolo introduces the latest additions to its ‘Fizi’ and ‘Float’ collections. Fizi’s effervescent bubbles are back, this time as a table lamp (below), pendant and sconce, while Float now comes in two new table lamps, one standing (below right) and the other lying down. Both bring a sculptural element to the table using timeless materials. ‘Fizi’ table lamp, from $1760, and ‘Float’ table lamp, from $3190, Articolo, articololighting.com.…

“I’ve moved into using more vibrant acrylic paints” Have you always been creative? My parents gave me a lot of free rein to cook, get messy and play. I was lucky to have older siblings who helped me finish my creative projects. When I went to school, I leaned towards science and maths because that’s what I thought you were supposed to do. I’ve forgotten most things from my science degree. What led you to working with rope? I dabbled around making felt jewellery, silly-looking homewares and other things. I went mad there for a while and started making huge hamburger scatter cushions. They were actually pretty popular, but when a friend introduced me as the ‘hamburger lady’, I knew the burger cushions had done their dash. I was given…

BEAUTYREST BLACK® ‘TRIBECA MEDIUM’ QUEEN MATTRESS TEMPUR® ‘ZERO G ASPIRE DELUXE’ ADJUSTABLE QUEEN BASE Want to feel like you’re floating on air? Try pairing an adjustable base with this mattress featuring Advanced Pocketed Coil technology for back support and a Micro Diamond Aircool™ Memory Foam comfort layer. Australian-made Queen Mattress, $2,699, Australian-made Gemini Queen Bed Upholstered in Warwick ‘Vegas Steel’ fabric, $2,499, and Adjustable Queen Base* , $1,499. ACCESSORIES: Mendes Tallboy, $1,199; Mendes Bedside Table, $499; Luxe Natural Pendant Light, $259; Linen House Lark Throw in white, $199.95; Willow Dots Vase (on bedside table),$65; and Winterfell Cushion in charcoal, $39.95. Layer upon deluxe layer offers comfort while conforming to your body shape to reduce pressure points and give optimal support. THIS PAGE: TEMPUR® ‘VEGA’ QUEEN MATTRESS Drift off to sleep…

Cater to extra guests and add storage space to your living zone – while drawing the focus away from the TV – with a custom bench seat. In The Block’s Kyal and Kara’s most recent project, a renovation in Long Jetty on the Central Coast, this seat is next to a wall-mounted TV (not pictured). A playful Bonnie Gray artwork commands attention, ensuring that when the TV is off, this welcoming zone takes centrestage. Turn to page 76 for the full story.…

the story so far Dutch-born Franky and his fiancée Josephine have recently moved into their newly built four-bedroom house near Romsey, Victoria, with their five-month-old daughter Victoria. Franky’s four-year-old daughter Zoe from his previous marriage also lives with them sometimes. While the couple found the process of choosing the fixtures and finishes for their home quite enjoyable, Josephine admits there was “a bit of arguing and a lot of compromise” as they have different tastes when it comes to interiors. Franky has a fondness for Dutch/Scandinavian design with the odd retro or vintage piece and a splash of colour, while she prefers a French provincial look with a muted palette of whites and creams. “Now we’ve moved into the house, we’d like to know how we can successfully combine our…

“WE CHOSE THE MATERIALS TO CREATE A QUIET, ZEN FEEL. I LIKE A BATHROOM TO FEEL LIKE A SANCTUARY”CAROLYN MILES, OWNER/ARCHITECT the project Mark Korgul and Carolyn Miles, both architects at their own firm, Watershed Design, extended their mid-century home on Sydney’s Middle Harbour with a second-storey bedroom and ensuite. the space The bathroom is roughly square, and the floor measures around 2m x 2.6m. “It was important to give the bathroom enough space so that it didn’t feel poky, but we also didn’t want to compromise the adjacent walk-in wardrobe and bedroom,” says Carolyn. the brief “We wanted our bathroom to feel spacious and really simple,” says Carolyn. “It’s our zone and our aim was to create a minimalist sanctuary.” the materials The pair chose slim rectangular limestone tiles,…

timber The feel: “Wood floors add warmth,” says Anne Plumb, general manager at Royal Oak Floors (royaloakfloors.com.au). “They’re hypoallergenic, too.” The options: Wood floors come in either solid or engineered timber. “Solid timber is more prone to contraction and expansion than engineered boards,” says Anne. “Engineered timber minimises movement as the timber is cross-laminated, then the grain is laid in different directions so it doesn’t contract or expand. It allows wider boards [than solid timber] and is cheaper.” Both can be cleaned with an electrostatic mop or vacuum with a soft-bristle head. Installation: Solid timber is traditionally laid over timber joists, but both solid and engineered boards can be nailed and glued to the substrate, says Anne. Laying these boards over ply gives a smooth finish. “Some engineered boards can…

Q Hi Peter, I have a problem. I love to shop and I’m really good at it. I love the search for a bargain and the thrill of the buy, and I’ve saved a lot of money over the years. But my house is filling up, including with things that I plan to use one day but don’t have room for. What should I do? Jane, Cheltenham, Vic A Shopping is fun! Actually, it’s more than just fun. Shopping a sale can be a smart thing to do, as long as you’re shopping for something you and your family need now or in the very near future. Shopping for things that you imagine you will need some time in the next few months or years is where I draw…

AUSTRALIAN-MADE DORSET RECTANGULAR DINING TABLE IN SILVERTOP ASH (W280 XH76 X D120CM), $2,999. Dorset Dining Chairs upholstered in genuine cowhide leather, $499 each. Fleur Small Cylinder Vase, $29.95; Robert Gordon Lattice Baskets (Set of 3), $189.95. Exclusive to Domayne ®  , the Mark Tuckey timber furniture range is crafted locally and designed to last a lifetime. It fits the down-to-earth, relaxed Australian way of life. AUSTRALIAN-MADE TRIBECA 2-PIECE MODULAR SOFA (W337XH65XD337CM), $4,999, AND OTTOMAN (W90XH38XD90CM), $799, UPHOLSTERED IN ZEPEL ‘PALAIS’ FABRIC; AUSTRALIAN-MADE MARK TUCKEY BRONTE COFFEE TABLE (D120XH35CM), $2,999, AND BRONTE BUFFET (W180XH73XD48CM), $4,999, IN OAK. Aura Vintage Linen Cushion in Flint, $69.95; Aura Luxury Velvet Cushion in Charcoal, $59.95; Zigga Rug, $599; On coffee table Fleur Small Fish Bowl, $24.95. On buffet Bubble Small Vase in Grey, $149.95;…

1 HOLE IN ONE why it works: A perforated frame is ideal in small spaces Gebrüder Thonet Vienna By GamFratesi ‘Targa’ sofa , $9815, Space, spacefurniture.com.au. Oly ‘Pipa’ cocktail table , from $2970, Coco Republic, cocorepublic.com.au. 2 OUT OF THE BOX why it works: Geometric style meets neutral shades for a contemporary look ‘Cleon’ sofa , $6247, Blu Dot, bludot.com.au. ‘Beck’ coffee table , $2200, Something Beginning With, somethingbeginningwith.com.au. 3 TOUCHABLE why it works: Team organic materials with rich texture Moroso ‘Gentry’ sofa , $13,285, H b Furniture, hubfurniture.com.au. H erenhuis ‘Nimbus II’ coffee table , $1140, Spence & Lyda, spenceandlyda.com.au.au.…

THE ORIGINAL ‘901’ tea trolley by Alvar Aalto for Artek The form: A two tiered trolley in laminated steam bent birch. What makes it special: Alvar Aalto, a highly accomplished architect, artist, furniture designer and sculptor, was also the co founder of Artek (short for ‘art + technology’), a company that brought Finland to global attention as early as 1935. Like most of Aalto’s designs, the ‘901’ trolley, designed in 1936, contains a timber loop forming each side of the piece. This shape, often referred to as the ‘Lamella’ loop, brings an inherent organic quality to Aalto’s work and moves it well away from the Bauhaus movement that existed at a similar time in Germany. While Aalto admired the Bauhaus movement and the bent steel tube furniture of Marcel Breuer,…

“If we had materials ready but couldn’t book in a tradie, Ben would just do it himself ” SARAH HARRIS, HOMEOWNER When imagination, style and attention to detail combine, a successful renovation is all but guaranteed. Sarah, a graphic designer, and Ben, a former carpenter who now uses his skills in precision as a helicopter pilot, combined their talents to produce this stunning renovation in Melbourne’s inner east. The existing two-bedroom home was “pretty dated and tired, with a ’70s-style renovation that didn’t really make use of the northern light at the rear,” says Ben, who, together with Sarah, had recently completed another renovation just around the corner. “It had cheap carpet and a quick paint job before the sale, but we loved living in the area and could…

Rut Káradóttir is a dreamer. For five years, the Icelandic interior designer stored collected items from favoured Scandinavian homewares designers and treasures from her travels in her garage. She envisioned a seaside getaway that she knew would eventually house her collection. One day, her castle in the air became a reality. Stokkseyri is a tiny community that stretches along the Great Thjórsá Lava shoreline in Iceland’s south west. Rut and her husband Kristinn used to visit the village, a 45 minute drive from their home in Reykjavík, whenever they wanted to eat a bucket of fresh lobster tails at their favourite restaurant, Fjöruborðið. “Up here, one truly feels alone in the world” RUT KÁRADÓTTIR, HOMEOWNER “When the architecture of a building is strong, ensure that the interior and exterior work…

the layout Darren: “In an open-plan kitchen/living/dining area, it’s important to create separate zones. Franky and Josephine already have a large rectangular dining table that will work here, but as Josephine isn’t keen on the dated high-back chairs, I say get rid of them and start again with something more modern. A substantial piece of art on the blank wall adjacent to the table will introduce a pop of colour – much to Franky’s delight – and also anchor the dining space along with a pendant light above. The couple are struggling with furniture placement in the living area as they don’t want it to be too cluttered, and also need to consider that it’s a transitional space to other rooms. I would suggest a wipeable three-seater tan leather sofa…

“THE DESIGN DIRECTION WAS VERY MINIMAL WITH A CURAIED PALETTE OF WHITE, BLACK AND THE WARMTH OF LIMED TIMBER”KESTIE LANE, INTERIOR DESIGNER the project This bathroom is a collaboration between interior designers Kestie Lane and Hana Hakim, former partners at Studio You Me. It’s part of ‘Maple’ apartments, a new development in Melbourne’s Hawthorn. the brief “The design direction was very minimal with a curated palette of white, black and the warmth of limed timber,” says Kestie. “We felt this was a timeless combination for a bathroom that would stay fresh.” the materials Small square tiles in white combine with white grout to create a textured wall finish that creates a serene mood, without being boring. The bath and vanity sink, both designed by Thomas Coward using a solid surface…

BATHING BEAUTIES This 100 per cent cotton ‘Luxe’ collection, from $14, includes everything from a bath sheet to washcloths, ready to add refined simplicity to your home. Go to thebeachpeople.com.au. on point The rustic look and textured feel of cement tiles meets the versatility of porcelain in the new range of ‘Cemento’ tiles. The geometric Positano Cenere colourway is a winner in soft blues and greys. From $130.90/sqm, go to beaumont-tiles.com.au. IN THE WASH Do away with plastic hampers and easily keep whites and colours separate with GlobeWest’s ‘Arabella Chevron’ baskets, $295/assorted set of 2, from globewest.com.au. get organised Keep everyday items close at hand but neat and tidy in the minimalist ‘Chelsea’ wire basket, $29.99. Bonus points for the sleek timber accents. Find it at saltandpepper.com.au. YAY OR NAY…

CORINTHIAN DOORS City, country or coast, whatever the setting for your home, a door from Corinthian Doors’ ‘Blonde Oak’ collection makes perfect aesthetic sense. Crafted from sustainable timber and featuring American white oak veneer, the elegance of these doors lies in the clean, simple design. Ideal for all external applications, they’re perfect for creating a contemporary and welcoming entrance to your home. Visit corinthian.com.au SMEG Celebrating 70 years of technology with style, Smeg has launched its stunning ‘Portofino by Smeg’ collection – the ultimate in large-format, triple-fan freestanding cookers. Inspired by the coastal glamour of Portofino, the collection takes its colours from the olive, terracotta and coral shades of the Italian harbour village’s bright buildings. As a bonus, with its A+ European energy rating, this cooker will also make you…

polenta-crusted quiche with asparagus & parmesan SERVES 6 PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes COOKING TIME 1 hour 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed 120g (¾ cup) frozen green peas 6 eggs 120g (½ cup) reduced-fat ricotta 60ml (¼ cup) reduced-fat milk 1 tsp chopped fresh chives 1 tsp chopped fresh continental parsley 2 tbsp finely grated parmesan Baby herbs, to serve (optional) POLENTA CRUST 500ml (2 cups) salt-reduced vegetable stock 145g (¾ cup) polenta 20g (¼ cup) finely grated parmesan 1. Preheat oven to 160°C (fan forced). Lightly grease a 4cm deep, 24cm diameter (base measurement) fluted tart tin with removable base. Place on a baking tray. 2. For the crust, place stock in a saucepan…