Table of contents for Febuary 2023 in Inside Out

Modern Country Homes takes readers on a visual journey across Australia to visit some of our most inspirational homes. This is Inside Out’s first hardcover publication, filled with stand-out projects that incorporate leading interior architecture and smart materials in spectacular locations from the mountains to the sea. These homes were constructed to not only withstand rural living but to complement their surrounding landscapes, making them a joy to be in. At 200 pages, this beautiful book features personal stories and sensational photography by renowned photographers such as Adam Gibson, Armelle Habib, Prue Ruscoe, Dianna Snape and Nikole Ramsay. ON SALE FEBRUARY 28 $49.99 at Dymocks, Booktopia, Hardtofind and magshop.com.au…

DESTINATION DINING PIXIE BAR Byron Bay has welcomed Pixie Food & Wine. David Flack of Flack Studio is behind the design, sending a nostalgic yet vibrant nod to 1970s Italy with vintage Tobia Scarpa lamps, Cassina ‘Cab’ chairs and waxed shiraz-coloured Venetian ceilings. Head chef Matteo Tine (ex-Grossi Florentino) is showcasing local seafood and meats while paying homage to his Sicilian heritage. PIXIEBYRONBAY.COM.AU work of art Clothing brand Viktoria & Woods has teamed up with artist Ksenia Shinkarenko to launch its Resort 2023 Collection. Expect the classic V&W silhouettes paired with a new pattern designed in collaboration with Ksenia. VIKTORIAANDWOODS.COM.AU MARAIS MEN Calling all Melbourne fans of high-end fashion retailer Marais! The boutique has opened a new men’s store in the QV showcasing all its famed brands in a fresh,…

KITCHEN Rachel Nolan Principal, Kennedy Nolan Where do you see kitchen design heading this year? We’re working on quite a lot of apartments and it’s particularly enjoyable delivering kitchens within these smaller homes – they must be efficient and functional but still offer something visually fresh. Inevitably in apartment living, the kitchen is integral to the entire living space. As designers, we must moderate the balance of the user not feeling like they are living in their kitchen. What does this mean for how we will be using this space? We like the idea of a big ‘little’ kitchen – maximising what you have for greater use. For instance, an 800mm deep benchtop where you can work on the first 500mm depth but store the equipment you need in the…

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After creating a luxury weekender in the grounds of their beautiful weatherboard home at Red Hill, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Richard and Becky Bournon were keen to do it again. They started looking around for another project, this time with Becky’s sister Kirsty and her husband, Evan, who just happens to be one of Richard’s best friends. “We actually introduced Evan and Kirsty, one thing led to another and now we’re all one big happy family,” explains Richard. When Richard spotted a fibro beach shack in Rye, it piqued his interest, despite its rather quirky appearance. One lady had lived in it for 36 years, so the two-bedroom cottage was like “stepping back in time”, according to him. “There was old carpet, vinyl on the walls and a lot of…

Pure imagination is a powerful tool. So is good taste. A mix of the two can be almost intoxicating when accompanied by a substantial renovation budget – as was the case with this jewel-like flat in Milan’s central Brera district. Bought as a diamond in the rough by Italian socialite Maria Chiara Veronelli for the eldest of her two sons in 2022, the design direction was immediately obvious. “We had been looking for a nest for him for a long time. As soon as we saw it, we fell in love with this place,” she says. “Even though it was tiny, we quickly understood that it was a unique environment and needed a new and elegant vision to make it really special.” Veronelli is the founder of A Casa Veronelli,…

COME IN Make a stylish welcome to your sanctuary with the Sarlat Centre door knob in Satin Nickel, $249 from Iver. Inspired by French provincial design, it’s a timeless yet modern addition to any space. iver.com.au SWEET DREAMS Make bedtime a breeze with the My Little Morpheé digital sleep and meditation aid. There are more than 192 sessions to choose from, with a combination of soft music tracks, meditative stories, nature sounds and meditations; priced at $149.99. Visit morphee.com.au light it up Invite a new mood to your room with Oribe’s candle collection. Expect the signature Côte d’Azur scent, plus the new Valley of Flowers and Desertland styles, all $115. roguebeauty.com.au colourful collab Linen House and Australian artist Grotti Lotti have teamed up to create bedding of our brightest dreams.…

Small gardens are the way of the future. As blocks of land shrink and houses become bigger, sadly, it’s the garden that suffers – so you need to get the space right and make it feel as large as possible. The first thing I like to do in a small space is to blur the boundary edges of the garden. When the eye is drawn to a definite boundary, such as the point where fences meet in corners and where they touch the ground, the space immediately feels smaller. Well-positioned patches of greenery will soften the visible edges of the space and remove obvious sightlines, ensuring that the space appears larger to the eye. If this point is a junction of hard surfaces, such as two bench seats meeting in…

Keeping it small… I often admire the discipline, modesty and minimalism in some clever people’s homes – the way they resist the urge to always go bigger and build more is admirable in this renovation nation of ours. I love the idea that you can live a full life in half the space, but the devil is in the detail and it relies on good spatial planning. In this issue, we have indulged ourselves with a great selection of homes, apartments and rooms that are proudly small but sensational, and each one a product of planning, editing and prioritisation to bring a sense of largesse to their small footprints. That idea ties in with the concepts of conscious consumption and considered life choices – two of the big themes coming…

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italian getaway A studio apartment in Milan? Yes please Please excuse the French, but this jewel of a place is the ultimate pied-à-terre. Bought for its close proximity to some of Milan’s most outstanding cultural institutions, it has become a handy sleepover spot for a prominent family and a venue for boutique shows and other small yet smart events. The designer responsible for the makeover is Maria Vittoria Paggini and her ability to cater for all that with only a few key elements and furniture pieces is extraordinary. Turn to page 86 for more.…

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The whimsy and wonder of Alice In Wonderland was the inspiration for this charming space, completed while architect Philippa Consett was in hospital giving birth to her third daughter, Ingrid. Philippa and her husband Edward had decided Ingrid would share a bedroom in their Melbourne house with big sisters Beatrix and Darcy, thereby freeing up another room for a much-needed home office. And since Philippa is one half of design firm The MO Project (with Tara Parkhill), the pair were perfectly placed to create a little magic. 1 space planning After a bonus 800mm of space was discovered behind a false wall by the builders during the demolition of old wardrobes, the high-ceilinged room measured up at about 3.5 by 4.3 metres. The challenge of accommodating three girls plus as…

Gardens can be soothing and transportive, no matter the size, and the cosy courtyard owned by interior designer Lara Ette and her family is no exception. Tucked away behind their contemporary home in the eastern Sydney suburb of Waverley, the inviting space features an azure, Zellige-tiled pond, earthy pink walls and an exotic array of cacti that wouldn’t look out of place in a Moroccan riad. “Like most homes in this area, we’ve got neighbours left, right, behind and in front,” says Lara, who lives there with her husband Greg and their sons, Jonny, nine, and Ryan, six, and Martini, a cocker spaniel. “Luckily, the architects were able to design a space that allows you to feel somewhat on your own.” When the couple moved in a decade ago, the…

sweet and low Paola Lenti has a new furniture collection called Jardin that pays homage to Clara Porset, a Mexico-based furniture designer of the 20th century who knew a thing or two about gorgeous outdoor settings. Exclusive to Dedece, the range includes a lounge chair and low lounge chair, as well as a sun lounger, all handwoven with eco-friendly polyolefin cord. In colours ranging from pastels to brights, the lavender shown is especially easy on the eye. Jardin lounge, from $10,930; Cerchi side tables, from $5240. dedece.com…

retro vibes Calling all lovers of bold eco-conscious homeswares – this is for you. Finnish company Marimekko has just launched its 231 collection, which champions graphic prints and classic pieces such as the Urna vase (below), $355, made from mouth-blown coloured glass. The brand’s fabrics also make for beautiful curtains, cushions and tablecloths, as demonstrated by the Savanni heavyweight cotton (on table), priced at $77 per metre. marimekko.com…

When Adam Leng picks up a brush and starts painting, he’s not just creating art. He’s also looking inside himself and exploring how culture, family history and personal identity all fit together. Painting is a relatively new pursuit for the young artist, who began working with acrylic paints on cotton and linen in early 2022. Nevertheless, he has always been a creator of art. “Before painting, I wrote a lot of music and dabbled in all sorts of multimedia forms,” he explains. “Art has always helped me to break down and unpack broader ideas. The reason I took up painting was to explore the personal effects of assimilation policies on my family line and, subsequently, on who I am today. Painting felt like a way for me to say less…

When Jessica purchased this third-floor apartment in Sydney’s eastern suburbs in 2020, it was in dire need of a renovation. Interior designer Kristy McGregor had worked with Jessica’s family on various projects in the decade before, so she was Jessica’s first choice to oversee the project. “It was a deceased estate and no work had been done on the place for more than 20 years,” says Kristy. “Jessica wanted to update the interior to create a luxe new home for herself and her daughter, Charlotte. “The apartment was almost unliveable in its original state. We didn’t change the floor plan or do any structural work, but pretty much all the existing finishes and fixtures had to be replaced.” They wanted a light-filled and refreshing scheme that made the most of…

Kristy Plumridge admits that friends thought she and her husband Neil were slightly mad when they bought a 60-hectare farm in Victoria’s west Gippsland region. “We are both city folk from corporate life who have zero farming background,” says Kristy. “But we immediately fell in love with the rolling green hills and the lushness of the landscape.” As inexperienced as they were, they didn’t buy the land on a whim back in 2015. In fact, it was the start of a 10-year plan to move from Melbourne and set up a farming business, which would form the next stage of their lives after their children Lily and Riley, now 20 and 17 respectively, had flown the nest. They focused on farms within a 90-minute drive from Melbourne and bought one…

delicate balance Light and dark make for perfect days This Sydney home was done in two stages and two colourways: white and cream with black contrasts. Interior designer Gail Adele of The Personal Edit made it work with a considered layout based on large dark elements cocooned by whispy white walls and accessories plus softening agents in the form of natural fibres and timber flooring. The result is striking – almost ethereal in parts – and deceptively practical. Turn the page for more details.…

“A phrase I heard early in my career was MOFMOF — maximum of flavour, minimum of fuss”SAM PARISH Q & A THE AUTHOR In a radical, Covid-inspired three-point-turn, chef Sam Parish moved countries (from Australia to New Zealand), had a baby and wrote a cookbook all about adding flavour to favourite dishes How did you get your start in the food industry? I’ve made a profession of cooking in both media and restaurant dining settings. I was crazy enough to train as a chef while also studying an undergrad degree in media, writing and anthropology, and in my time I have worked as a chef, consultant, recipe developer, food editor, writer, food stylist, podcaster and TV and video producer. I have worked as a chef all over Australia, even at…