Australian Home Beautiful August 2020

A NEW BEGINNING It’s lovely to meet you. I’m so happy to be here. Admittedly, here is currently my dining room, as we’re all still working from home, but that’s beside the point. Joining the Home Beautiful family is a dream come true. I remember pinching my mum’s copies of HB magazine when I was young, flicking through the pages and imagining what my home would be like when I grew up. Fast forward several decades and I’m an interiors obsessed editor on the brink of a home renovation. And I know I’m in good company. Having spent so much time indoors recently, many of us are planning a simple decor update or total home reno. This issue we’ve rounded up some wonderful mini makeovers to inspire your own decorating projects, complete…

HOMEBEAUTIFULMAG @HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU PINTEREST.COM/HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL@ BAUER-MEDIA.COM.AU THE DAILY HOME EDIT TOP 3 OFF THE SHELF WE’RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW WAYS TO UPGRADE THE SHELF LIFE OF OUR MANTLEPIECE. SHARE SOME SNAPS OF HOW YOU’VE STYLED YOURS AT HOME BY ADDING THE HASHTAG #HBSHELFIE Want to share your thoughts and ideas with us? We love to hear from our readers, so get in touch by emailing us at homebeautiful@bauer-media.com.au…

COLLECTION: huxford grove Lover of all things warm and cosy? So is new Australian home decor label Huxford Grove, which specialises in luxury throws, cushions and bean bags made from ethically sourced merino wool and New Zealand sheepskin. Create a cosy corner to unwind in during winter by treating yourself to a plush piece in the name of self-care. From left: ‘Hawkesbury’ cushion in Mocha, from $85; ‘Ascot’ throw in Beige, $180; ‘Burleigh’ throw in Beige, $180; ‘Byron’ bean bag in Ash, $1250, huxfordgrove.com.…

WE LOVE: colour school Melbourne start-up Tint Paint curates a collection of 71 paint colours that reflect the current global and Australian interior colour trends. Shown here is Fika – a perfect match to HB’s ‘Solace’ trend of 2020. tintpaint.com.au. For more paint inspiration, turn to page 39. NEED HELP ON YOUR NEXT PROJECT? IKEA HAS LAUNCHED A VIRTUAL interior design SERVICE. JUST BOOK A 30-MINUTE SLOT AND YOU’LL GET FREE PERSONALISED ADVICE FROM AN INTERIOR DESIGNER. IKEA.COM.AU. SWEET DREAMS SILK IS THE KEY TO GETTING GREAT BEAUTY SLEEP, AND WE CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF LOCAL DESIGN LABEL TINTA’S DIVINE BOTANICALLY-DYED, HANDMADE SILK PILLOWCASES, $118, HAIR SCRUNCHIES, $18, AND EYE MASKS, $65. AVAILABLE AT STUDIOTINTA.COM.AU. TOP THREE: AWASH WITH STYLE IT’S TIME FOR SOME RETAIL THERAPY. BRIGHTEN UP YOUR BATHROOM WITH THE LATEST PERSONALITYPACKED BATH MAT…

CAPRI DOLCE VITA BY CESARE CUNACCIA (ASSOULINE, $152) Dreaming of a sunny island escape? This read transports you across the sparkling Mediterranean to enchanting Italian gardens, stunning villas and private local retreats, through the lens of one of the world’s most glamorous jet-setters. AMAZING INTERIORS Eccentric meets extraordinary in this inspiring design-on-steroids series. Step inside the incredible boundary-pushing spaces of homeowners who dare to dream. From a full-scale living room aquarium to an origami-inspired apartment with movable walls, these impressive interiors prove it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Stream it now at netflix.com.au. THE ORIGINALS BY DEBORAH BIBBY (BAUER MEDIA, $50) A stunning visual ode to Australian beach homes, this inspiring read is brought to life through rich, candid imagery within heartwarming letters from the featured homeowners. From a cottage nestled on the wild Tasmania coastline…

FRATELLI PARADISO “I’VE SPENT COUNTLESS BIRTHDAYS HERE; THE FOOD IS ALWAYS DELICIOUS AND THE INTERIORS ARE BEAUTIFUL. MY GO-TO ORDER IS ALWAYS THE LASAGNETTA AND A GLASS OF RED OR A NEGRONI.” VISIT: 12-16 CHALLIS AVE, POTTS POINT, (02) 9357 1744. BOOKMARK: FRATELLIPARADISO.COM. ART GALLERY OF NSW “It’s a beautiful grand space and has an amazing permanent collection. It’s a lovely walk from our house and, as a big bonus, it has really great food at the Chiswick. I visited the Japan supernatural exhibit with my six-month-old Walt; this was his first gallery visit so that will always be a special memory.” Visit: Art Gallery Rd, Sydney, (02) 9225 1700. Bookmark: artgallery.nsw.gov.au. Lee Mathews “When I was an assistant stylist I worked on one of Lee’s Fashion Week shows. Her stores are all so beautiful. I’m in love with…