Table of contents for March 2024 in Inside Out

Who can resist a good renovation story? This is our Before & After annual issue, where we celebrate the brave renovators who saw the challenge and rose to face it head on. They started with properties that had great bones and loads of potential, and some with not much going for them at all, to find their renovation journey was filled with trials and tribulations and some hard-won lessons. We share seven sensational transformations starting on page 45, each with a revealing ‘Before’ album that serves as evidence of just how far they’ve come. The thing about renovations is that sometimes it’s hard to keep enough of the old soul and personality in the new sections – so inherited, heirloom and vintage pieces become even more precious when trying to…

Though deceptively simple in structure, the Dish stool has an origin story that is anything but. Meticulously engineered by Melbourne-based Idle Hands using 3D laser-cutting and metal-spinning techniques, it’s a purposeful piece of contemporary furniture that feels as at home in a 1970s bungalow as it does in a minimalist warehouse studio. Available in two sizes and eight colours, including the French Blue shown here, the timber-topped seat and colour-matched steel-leg creations are priced from $390. idlehands.design…

1 Vindkast pendant light, $49, Ikea. 2 Rilievo 03 rug in Latte (250cm x 250cm), $9500, Tigmi Trading. 3 Vovo Ménage à Trois framed original artwork by Olivia Godbee, $420, Project Gallery. 4 Penhaligon’s ‘The Favourite’ EDP, $320 for 100ml, Myer. 5 Evie table lamp in Blush, $249, Paola & Joy. 6 Belinda wallpaper in Pastel, from $73.05 per sq m, Sandberg Wallpaper. 7 Linen duvet-cover set in Dusk, from $410 for queen, Cultiver. 8 Luxury velvet bolster cushion in Merlot, $79, Aura Home. 9 Étienne bedhead, $2500 for double, Merci Maison. 10 Delphine jug in Burnt Crimson, $340, Merci Maison. 11 Sunset Brush sofa in Bohdi Plum, $4825, Kolbi. 12 Bernadette ‘Josselin’ velvet one-shoulder mini dress, $1549.95, Net-A-Porter. 13 Alexia mirror, $1600, Merci Maison. 14 Loeffler Randall ‘Camellia’ plissé-organza…

EXTERIOR “We love cottages and the charm of the area, which is what drew us to this project,” explains Morgan. The exterior is painted Dulux Whitsunday Island and the trims are Lexicon Quarter Strength. KITCHEN “This is a feature in the open space, but doesn’t necessarily look like a kitchen,” says Morgan. The island stone is Caprinia from Franca Design and the double-height tiled wall is finished in Zellige tiles from Eco Outdoor. CHEAT SHEET Who lived here Interior designer Morgan Braithwaite and architect Tom Favell bought this as an investment property. Style of home A compact 1900s worker’s cottage that’s been expanded into a modern five-bedroom home to embrace indoor-outdoor living. Location Brisbane’s vibrant Paddington, which is on the traditional land of the Turrbal and Jagera people. The home…

KITCHEN Interior designer Caitlin Parker-Brown orchestrated the selection of coral-pink stone from Euro Marble for the benchtop and vein-cut travertine, supplied by the stonemason, for the island’s pillars (topped with Eveneer timber veneer in Almond from Elton Group). The joinery is in two colours: Dulux Desert Pear on the outside and Dulux Chinchilla Chenille inside the pantry. CHEAT SHEET Who lives here Nicola and Tom Bodor. Style of home Freestanding twostorey weatherboard cottage with a glamorous new look. Location Balmain in NSW, traditional land of the Wangal people. The couple bought the home in 2017, but didn’t make any major improvements until 2022. All the work was completed by September 2023. EXTERIOR/DINING Arbon tumbled limestone flooring from Eco Outdoor runs inside and out. The dining area is crowned by a…

DINING AREA Most of the joinery was designed by Sarah Reid, except for the dining table, which is by John Bastiras of In Good Company. “The aim for this space was maximum functionality,” says Sarah. “Banquette seats are good because they allow extra circulation space.” Blue abstract artwork by Telly Tu’u, through James Makin Gallery. cheat sheet Who lives here A couple with two sons, aged 12 and 13. Style of home Renovated two-storey Victorian terrace. Location Melbourne’s Albert Park, on the traditional land of the Bunurong people. LIVING SPACE Steel doors are used throughout to bring in light and connect the interiors with the landscaped gardens. “They’re very expensive, but it was something that the owners wanted to invest in,” says Sarah. Redondo blue velvet armchair by Patricia Urquiola.…

Landscape designer Oliver Sizeland of Growing Rooms really knows how to make an entrance. Fringed with dense foliage and framed in a sculptural arbour resembling a guard of honour, the garden entry to this house in Sydney’s east makes its owners and their visitors feel instantly at home. The all-embracing structure and massive pavers create an alluring sense of arrival. Before he began work on the garden in early 2020, however, the resident family and their many visitors would have felt like anything but VIPs. They were met by a slab of concrete inside the gate, with a plain path leading to the front door at the side of the Tuscan-style house. And then a sloping, patchy lawn at the rear, with a paved area for playing hoops. The saving…

INSIDE OUT EDITORIAL EDITOR Eliza O’Hare CREATIVE DIRECTOR Mia Daminato DEPUTY EDITOR Kate Hassett HOMES GROUP COORDINATOR Anna Campbell 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 THANKS TO Nonci Nyoni 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 White PRODUCTION PLANNER Kara Stead ADVERTISING PRODUCTION CONTROLLER Dominic Roy SENIOR EVENT MANAGER…

creature comforts L&M Home’s autumn/winter collection features cushions, throws and tablewear in cosy fabrics to give everyday rituals a luxurious feel. Available in an array of rich, warm tones that are perfect for cooler months. Throw cushions from $73. LMHOME.COM.AU turkish delight Designed in Sydney and made in Turkey, Saardé’s new Enes quilted bed covers are artfully crinkled and soft to touch. The double-sided designs are $520. SAARDE.COM NATURAL BEAUTY With perfect curves, the latest collection of ornamental bowls from Australian design legend Greg Natale creates a pleasing juxtaposition of fluid, organic lines and the weightiness of natural marble. The Onda collection is available in four easy-tocoordinate colourways for $645 a piece. GREGNATALE.COM FOR PLANT PARENTS Robert Gordon’s winter collection is a nod to nostalgia. We love the stoneware watering…

four to seven MY FIRST BIG BED When little ones move into big bedrooms, rounded edges and soft landings are a great idea for playtime make good choices Select classic pieces in neutral colours that will work with different styles as they get older. go big on design Wallpaper is a simple way to inject as much colour and pattern as your child feels comfortable with. create soft spaces for the little ones Layer rugs for playtime and to help with noise reduction. Lola bedheads in Dusty Pink and Grey Gum, $999 each, McMullin & co. Cali bed bases, $329 each, Lifely. SE mattresses, $575 for single, Koala. Rast pine chest of drawers, $99, Ikea; finished with Jolie paint in Marigold, $61.95 per 946ml, Pepperwhites. Dune concrete bedside in Sand,…

EXTERIOR “The addition is set back from the house, creating a north-facing courtyard suntrap for the living areas,” says Imogen. Light-coloured Colorbond custom orb roofing reflects heat away from the structure. INTERIOR Increasing access to natural light was a key driver of architect Imogen Pullar’s design. “We now have nine skylights in the house,” says owner Mooey. These feature above the kitchen on the east, and the open stairs to the west, inviting the sun in throughout the day. “We also maximised the home’s existing fabric and modified it minimally,” says Imogen. Recycled bricks were used to form new boundary walls on the ground floor, while the heritage overlay required existing features such as the facade and chimneys to be retained. CHEAT SHEET Who lives here Mooey Carter and Simon…

FACADE Care has been taken to retain the original charm of the house. cheat sheet BACK SECTION The renovated space has pitched ceilings and skylights that bring in plenty of light. Walls painted Dulux Snowy Mountains Quarter. Amendo engineered timber floors from Havwoods. cheat sheet Who lives here Couple Bill and Kellie with their three teenage boys — Archie, Jake and Darcy — and bull mastiff pet dog, Java. Style of home A 1920s brick bungalow with a modern makeover that’s made it fit for family living. Location In NSW, near the Newcastle CBD and on the traditional land of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples. Planning began in December 2020. The construction and decoration phase took place from March 2021 to August 2023. This family home in Newcastle, NSW, is…

“If recipes are stories, this book is a collection of moments from the first three years on my little farm in Dorset” SEASONAL SENSATION Four pigs sparked a connection to nature that nurtured a new career Three years on a farm can change everything. The journey from the revered kitchen of London’s Noble Rot to his family farm brought Julius Roberts a depth of appreciation for seasonality, seasoning – and Mangalitsa pigs. They made new pillars of his journey to self-sufficiency, while he lives, cooks, sows and grows on the land. Dishes that emerged from that new country kitchen spurred a six-episode series, Taste Of The Country, now airing on Foxtel. It celebrates the grounding act of home cooking and, on these pages, we share some sneak-peek recipes to try.…

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1 Muuto ‘Ease’ portable lamp, $385, Living Edge. 2 Muuto ‘Linear’ steel bar stool, $765, Living Edge. 3 Artie clover side table, $730, GlobeWest. 4 Hold You Blue print by The Poster Club, $222, Life Interiors. 5 Ferm Living ‘Post’ coffee table in Ice Blue, $1589.90, Designstuff. 6 Sheridan ‘Maney’ cotton throw, $279, David Jones. 7 Basic linen square cushion in Light Blue, $33, Domayne. 8 Bias rug in Light Blue (200cm x 140cm), $785, Hay Shop. 9 Artisan ‘KSM195’ stand mixer, KitchenAid. 10 AYTM ‘Angui’ bench in Dusty Blue, $1229.90, Designstuff. 11 Assouline Aspen Style book, $185, The Iconic. 12 Codu ‘Portsea’ beach towel, $49.95, Hardtofind. 13 Muuto ‘Linear’ cafe table in Pale Blue, $1449, Living Edge. 14 Cloud bamboo PLA serving spoons, $49, Maison Balzac. 15 Laneige ‘Water…

While editing the homes selection for this Before & After issue, we spent hours immersed in some really clever and enormously inviting renovations and interior makeovers. What we saw was a whole new movement away from contrived spaces and slick minimalism, toward a more eclectic and layered interior vibe. So, while Australians remain obsessed with the joy of renovation and transformation, surprisingly, it is vintage pieces, op-shop finds and inherited or heirloom furniture that is re-emerging as the surprise trend in interiors. A celebration of mish-mash, wabi-sabi and layered eclectica, it’s heading straight into our hearts in a blast of nostalgia, craftsmanship and affordability. Here, three of our favourite interior experts share their strategies for mixing old and new in their work – and homes. HEATHER NETTE KING Interior stylist…

grand entrance A Melbourne home is carefully remodelled “Part of the luxury of terrace houses is having a separate living space at the front, which can become a bit of a retreat,” says the interior designer, Sarah Reid. “It’s always beautifully styled and is the first thing you see when you walk into the house.” Next stop here is the hall’s storage area and less formal living space, where a built-in banquette and table are positioned. “Given that it’s such a big visual when you walk into the room, we had to be quite considered with it.” Turn the page for more details. PHOTOGRAPHY SHARYN CAIRNS STYLING SARAH REID…

path to paradise A leafy entry hints at the Eden beyond Making the journey as memorable as the destination, an interplay of soft- and hardscaping creates a beguiling entrance to this family home in Sydney’s east. Massive textured pavers are interplanted with drifts of kidney weed (Dichondra repens) and native viola (Viola hederacea), while, hovering above, foliage contrasts including curvaceous tractor seat plant (Ligularia reniformis ‘Designer Verde’) and spiky lady palm (Rhapis excelsa) make the entryway even more alluring. Turn the page for more.…