Inside Outの May 2024 の目次

The new season is here and it’s all about the feels, so let’s press go on the sweatpants and say yes to the new rugs, cushions and throws headed our way. In this issue, we have a full comfort strategy, starting with a delicious russet-r ich palette of wool, cashmere and velvet to optimise your lounging exper ience. It ties in beautifully with the biggest global colour trend r ight now, which is a sharp dose of optimistic red. It’s a happy thing, and we show you how to make it happen in your living spaces on page 26. If your home zone needs a more practical plan, check out our two home projects for adding considerable value – our beginner’s guide to great joinery on page 126, and our…

TOASTING SUCCESS Born in 1930s Melbourne, iconic Australian manufacturer Laminex celebrates 90 years in business this year. Best known for its laminate benchtops, the company gained widespread popularity in the 1950s. Still producing 97 per cent of its material locally, the Laminex range now includes wood panelling and much more. LAMINEX.COM.AU SHOP & STAY Have you ever stayed in a holiday rental so beautiful you wanted to take the interiors home with you? Well, now you can! My City Hideaway in South Melbourne is a unique holiday house where everything, including the linen, candles and even the artwork, is shoppable. A collection of constantly rotating artworks is curated by owner Fiona Ward and features lively and cohesive works by Australian artists Jessie Feitosa (pictured) and Parita Thakkar. Guests receive a…

1 clever cupboards “Living in an apartment means that I am constantly looking for ways to magically increase my storage space, so having a stacked situation surrounded by custom joinery to house the bulkiest of household items – towels and sheets – would be a dream come true.” KATE HASSETT, DEPUTY EDITOR 2 charging station “I love my cordless vacuum, but finding an out-of-the-way spot to charge it was challenging. I ended up installing the charging station in my broom cupboard so it’s hidden yet still accessible. Design tip: build your broom cupboard next to your appliance hub for easy access to a power supply.” KATE LINCOLN, STYLIST 3 concealed hamper joinery “I have two young kids so there is always washing piling up. Having a lovely secret hamper to…

INSIDE OUT EDITORIAL EDITOR Eliza O’Hare CREATIVE DIRECTOR Mia Daminato DEPUTY EDITOR Kate Hassett ART & STYLE ART DIRECTOR Paloma Garay ACTING ART DIRECTOR Judie Siu DESIGNER/RETOUCHER Matus Kundrat STYLIST Kate Lincoln FEATURES & COPY SENIOR COPY EDITOR Deborah Grant FEATURE WRITERS Rebecca Hooton, Rachel White JUNIOR WRITER Lisa Easey HOMES GROUP CHIEF COPY EDITOR Peter Griffiths DIGITAL MANAGING EDITOR Olivia Clarke SENIOR CONTENT PRODUCER Lucy Francis CONTENT PRODUCER Anna Campbell THANKS TO Julia Fairley, Nonci Nyoni, Sue Ramsey ADVERTISING & PRODUCTION GROUP CATEGORY MANAGER, HOMES & SPECIALIST Rhyl Heavener Rhyl.Heavener@aremedia.com.au BRAND EXECUTIVE Claire Ellis ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER Kate Orsborn SALES DIRECTOR — NSW, VIC, WA, SA Karen Holmes HEAD OF DIRECT SALES — VIC, SA, WA Will Jamison Will.Jamison@aremedia.com.au HEAD OF SALES — QLD Judy Taylor CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING Rebecca…

While the design world has always held a flame for the power of red and its ability to evoke passion, energy, and a pop of joy across an array of interior applications, its widespread use had largely been reserved for those with a natural confidence for all things bold. But, when US interior designer Taylor Simon coined The Unexpected Red Theory on TikTok earlier this year, the internet’s heart was set aflutter, sparking a rouge revolution that saw the polarising colour re-enter the design vernacular in a big way. The rule, according to Taylor, suggests that inserting something red – big or small – into a room where it otherwise wouldn’t belong, can instantly elevate a space. Arguably, this classic design device has always existed, yet its popular embrace is…

cheat sheet Who lives here Miriam McWilliam and her husband, Hamish, with their children: Atlas, four, and Sunday, two; plus a 13-year-old cavoodle. Style of home A bland brick 1990s home that’s now a vision of organic Japanese-style calm. Location Blackwood in Victoria, on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung people. Ten months of planning kicked off in early 2022, followed by a four-month renovation. Over many catch-ups, interior designer Caitlin Perry of Setsquare Studio and graphic designer Miriam McWilliam of Studio Mimi Moon reimagined Miriam’s 1990s-era brick home in Blackwood, an hour north-west of Melbourne. The creative friends and neighbours are relative newcomers to the pristine area sandwiched between the Wombat State Forest and Lerderderg State Park, with Caitlin arriving five years…

all sorted The owners of this home asked for as much storage as possible in their laundry. Interior architecture studio Danielle Victoria Design was tasked with the design and thoroughly delivered. Some of the standout elements include easy-to-reach open shelving, overhead cupboards to the ceiling, and a cleaning-agent extension under the butler’s sink (which is great for soaking clothes). On top of that is ample bench space for folding and a calming colour scheme. Turn the page for more cleverly designed wash spaces... PHOTOGRAPHY TIM JONES STYLING DANIELLE BONELLO-DUNSFORD…

1 Yamazaki ‘Tosca’ hamper in White, $119.90 for large, Designstuff. 2 Zone Denmark ‘Ume’ hamper in Black, $209.90, Designstuff. 3 Hills soft-grip pegs, $30 for 50, Austwest Outdoors. 4 Ferm Living ‘Dora’ clothes stand/airer in Black, $459.90, Designstuff. 5 Ecori triple hamper, $129, Soko & Co. 6 Carry-All caddy in White, $99.90, Designstuff. 7 Big-Game laundry basket in Light Grey, POA, Hay Shop. 8 Brabantia peg bag in Black, $34.95, Soko & Co. 9 Yamazaki ‘Tosca’ basket in White, $85, Aura Home. 10 Joseph Joseph basket in Ecru, $19.95, David Jones. 11 Joseph Joseph sink organiser in Grey, $39.95, David Jones. 12 Billy hamper, $99 for large, Domayne. 13 Tota Trio hamper in Grey, $219.95, Joseph Joseph. 14 Coil rattan hamper in Black, $249, Freedom. 15 Trenton drying rack, $299,…

What does your joinery say about you? Kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, wardrobes, desks and built-in storage are a big-ticket part of any renovation, so don’t miss the opportunity to express your style through colour, texture, pattern and profile. As iconic furniture designer Charles Eames said: “The details are not the details. They make the design.” MATERIALS & BUDGET Let’s get it out of the way upfront: joinery can be expensive, and custom joinery, particularly so. “Joinery is one of the biggest cost elements within a renovation,” says Sydneybased interior designer Gemma Gillett of Studio Gemma and author of The Ultimate Joinery Finishes Guide. “As a rule of thumb, I allow 10 per cent of the total budget for it.” In terms of the basic materials, one of the most cost-effective…

1 Rafiella ivory braided indoor/outdoor rug, $599, Miss Amara. 2 PSW weather-resistant garden bowl in Terracotta, $40.76, Amazon. 3 Kriss portable LED outdoor lamp, $129, Temple & Webster. 4 Cozze 13-inch gas pizza oven, $399, Bunnings. 5 Eucalyptus Leaf garden hose, $159, Garden Glory. 6 Sussex ‘Monsoon Column’ outdoor shower, $2561, Cass Brothers. 7 Voom outdoor loungers, from $5214 each, and coffee table, $1197, all in Banksia Leaf Textured from Tait. 8 Daniel Robertson ‘Overland’ bricks in Freycinet, $2682 per 1000, Brickworks Building Products. 9 Heron aluminium coffee table in Terra, $740, Satara. 10 Kartell ‘HiRay’ galvanised-steel armchair in Rust, $855, Space Furniture. 11 Eucalyptus Leaf spray gun, $149, Garden Glory.…

Double the fun There’s a smart new rug in town and it’s a fresh take on the classic check motif. Just released by Double in collaboration with interior designer Jono Fleming, the Checks range has a pair of standout features – each two-layer rug looks great and is machinewashable, ensuring mess can be quickly dealt with. The campaign was shot in Jono’s Sydney apartment, where he shows how check and plaid floor coverings can set the tone in just about any living space or bedroom. double.online…

CHEAT SHEET Who lives here Interiors, food and lifestyle photographer Eve Wilson with her husband, Jon Atchison, and their two daughters: Elliot, eight, and June, five. Style of home A creatively reimagined Victorian workers’ cottage that demonstrates small can indeed be mighty. Location Melbourne’s inner south-east, on land that was traditionally owned by the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. Renovation works took three years from design to completion in November 2021. Eve Wilson knows just how intoxicating the world of architecture and design can be. As one of Australia’s leading interior photographers, she has captured the unique beauty that lies within so many old or new homes, and in those that deftly straddle the decades between, and found herself smitten time and again. “I can’t tell you the number of occasions…

COASTAL SHIFT How renovating can change the program + THE BRIEF Previously a small, outdated space with a lack of usable bench space and almost no storage, this renovated laundry is now fresh, modern and easy to use. Interior designer Tess Mathews of TM Design Studio says the owners, a retired couple living on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, wanted a practical wash zone that effortlessly suited their coastal aesthetic. “It was important for the laundry to connect nicely to other areas of the home,” says Tess. + THE DETAILS Tess used a textured, neutral palette featuring materials emulating the home’s seaside surrounds. “Given that it’s a smaller space, we focused on introducing softer finishes to avoid overpowering the room with anything too bold or dominant,” she says. Hero materials include V-groove…

1 floor it Anticipating the day when they downsize from their spacious family home into this one-bedroom South Yarra apartment, Ange and Bruce decided to renovate. It sits on the sunny third floor of a beautiful old building designed by interwar architect Arthur Plaistid and built in 1938. The team at Brave New Eco took on the renovation (studio coordinator Deborah Lacey is pictured), keeping some key features, such as the wonderful checkerboard tiles. “They were in perfectly good condition and we quite liked the pattern. It plays well with the glass-brick windows,” says design director Megan Norgate. 2 clear the way Before they began, a dining table stood against a blank wall in this space, blocking the walkway in and out of the apartment. This was replaced with a…