Australian Home Beautiful September 2021
Home Beautiful is every home decorator's best friend. With more pages dedicated to homes than any other Australian title, Home Beautiful guides readers towards transforming their own homes into the kind of showplace they see within the magazine. We demystify the rules of decorating and empower readers to become their own savvy decorators. Covering 5 main pillars - indoors, outdoors, renovate, decorate and food, Home Beautiful is a magazine catered to those who love the home they’re in.
in this issue
editor’s letter
While on maternity leave, I loved experiencing Home Beautiful as a reader. Each month, I got to discover new homes, great interiors and plenty of wonderful advice – I can’t thank Katrina and the team enough for creating such beautiful issues while I was out. My time as a reader also made me think of you. Is there anything you would love to see more of in Home Beautiful? Or, is there something you enjoy that you’d like us to keep doing? Drop us a line at homebeautiful@aremedia.com.au – or reach out to me on Instagram @ellelovelock. This issue, we focus on two of my favourite areas of the house: the kitchen and bathroom. From page 151, you’ll find 100 brilliant ideas for both of these rooms. My favourite is to…
=connect
HOMEBEAUTIFULMAG @HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMESTOLOVE.COM.AU/HOME-BEAUTIFUL/ PINTEREST.COM/HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL@AREMEDIA.COM.AU MAILTO:HOMEBEAUTIFUL@AREMEDIA.COM.AU THE DAILY HOME EDIT MEET THE HB TEAM SUE WHEELER, ACTING EDITOR How did you start in home and interiors magazines? “Having written for and edited women’s lifestyle mags for many years, I was lucky enough to combine that experience with my passion for homes and interiors.” What is your favourite section of HB? “The homes, as I’m incredibly nosy and love being inspired by people’s furniture and design ideas.” Tell us about your own home-decorating style. “I mix old furniture with contemporary style and combine neutrals with a flourish of duck-egg blue and teals. I love prints too; a Swedish sofa I had recovered in a Matthew Williamson design is a cherished piece. But I also dream of an all-white home – I think I need a beach house.” Where is your dream Australian destination? “I’d like to…
the edit
COLLECTION GOLDEN HOUR Evoking a blissful sense of springtime nostalgia, the Golden Hour range from Kip & Co is a tactile ode to the wild abundance of nature. Inspired by the sensory wonders of the season, when flowers bloom and the sun sets in a magical golden hue, the range features French linen bedding, throws, rugs and cushions in a vibrant selection of colours and floral motifs. ‘Abundance’ quilt cover, $215/queen, ‘Walking On Sunshine’ flat sheet, $185/queen, and pillowcases, $89/set of 2, and ‘Cascade’ velvet cushion in Velvet Pea, $79/42cm. The collection is available from September. Visit kipandco.com.au.…
in the know: what’s hot
Spotlight on: Spring tablescapes Get ahead of the curve with the ultimate spring table spread, thanks to Bed Threads’ enchanting new tableware. Inspired by the iconic Jean Royère curves, the range features scalloped linen placemats and napkins in five sweet, two-toned colourways, such as Lavender & Petrol (seen here, at Sean’s Bondi restaurant in Sydney). Napkins, $70/set of 4, and placemats, $80/set of 4, visit bedthreads.com.au. Top shelf THEY SAY THE BEST THINGS COME IN PAIRS, AND THAT HOLDS TRUE WITH THE SECOND COLLABORATION BETWEEN ADAIRS AND DESIGNER MARK TUCKEY. EMBRACING CLEAN, MODERN LINES, THE COLLECTION FEATURES ORGANIC HEMP TEXTILES AND CLASSIC WOODEN FURNITURE SUCH AS THE ‘BOSTON’ OAK SHELVING UNIT (LEFT), $899.99. HEAD TO ADAIRS.COM.AU. TOP 3: CARAFES ELEVATE YOUR BEDSIDE AESTHETIC WITH PLAYFUL CANDY-COLOURED CARAFES. BOTTOMS UP! CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: ‘STUDIO’ CARAFE…
5 minutes with: anthony spon-smith
What are the key furniture trends for spring and summer in 2021? Anthony: “Less is more – that is always a good rule. For summer, I have tried to take inspiration from modern desert interiors, where clean forms accented with unique finishes, fabrics or pieces push you towards a more everlasting interior aesthetic.” What is the best decorating or styling advice you’ve ever received? “My grandfather told me, ‘The most expensive item is often the cheapest.’ He talked about how purchasing a higher-quality product would not only bring you more pleasure during its use – it would also last the longest.” Who are your biggest influences? “Mid-century designers like Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier. More recently, European designers are inspiring me, such as Joseph Dirand and Christian Liaigre. Their classic and clean approach to interiors…
shop watch: common circus
Formerly a local church hall, Common Circus’ dreamy new cafe and retail space has been reimagined by owner Lauren Henry, who wanted to bring a unique, immersive customer experience to the Newcastle suburb of Hamilton. The store boasts a range of wares from Robert Gordon, artisanal ceramics by Ben David and Kip & Co, as well as a delicious menu to enjoy while you browse. Visit 1 Dixon Street, Hamilton, Newcastle, commoncircus.com.au.…
