Inhaltsverzeichnis für December 2016 in Inside Out

Three sleeps, two sleeps, one sleep... and then it’s done and gone. It’s funny how there’s such a big lead up to December 25 that we forget that the rest of the month is a good time to reflect on the year that was. As you make plans to catch up with friends, remember to celebrate both your achievements and another year lived well. As always, it’s been a big year for the Inside Out team: there have been renovations big and small, a few property purchases, good friends have come and gone, but most of all we’ve been lucky to do what we love to do, and that’s bring you pages and pages of inspiration and advice to create a home you love. A home that you can’t wait…

A distinctly playful touch is the first thing you notice about the new ‘ColourBlock’ resin vessels from Dinosaur Designs. Sculptural forms in bright primary colours recall children’s wooden blocks: the solid tones offer a fun pop of colour in deep cobalt blue, fiery coral, grass green and more, while the shapely silhouettes are bold and graphic.We can’t wait to mix and match!…

‘Loop’ shelving system DESIGNER: Daniel Tucker What’s in a name? Sometimes, product names can tend towards the obscure, but Daniel was keen to avoid this route with his ‘Loop’ shelves. So what inspired his choice? “Nothing too tricky,” says Daniel. “When we were prototyping the shelves, we kept referring to the timber uprights as loops.” These timber uprights form the frame, while steel shelves complete the piece. “The shelves are laser cut, folded in steel and then they’re powder-coated,” says Daniel. “The timber frames are made from American oak, mitred and stained black.” Working from JamFactory in Adelaide, Daniel no doubt finds much inspiration from other designers working around him, but this piece draws on ideas from a little further afield. “I drew some influence from German designer Dieter Rams’s…

THE ORIGINAL Carl Hansen & Søn ‘CH 25’ lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner The form: A timber lounge chair with flat ‘paddle’ arms and a seat and back of woven, twisted paper cord. What makes it special: Purportedly one of the first four designs created by master craftsman and Danish design legend, Hans J. Wegner when he first began working for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the ‘CH25’ has become a much sought-after mid-century classic and has been in continuous production for 66 years. The intricately woven seat and back showcases the full scope and beauty of Danish paper cord weaving when used as upholstery. One chair requires 400 metres of the cord and the process takes around 10 hours to complete this woven pattern. The arched leg…

Right in the heart of Bondi, amongst hip retailers and buzzy eateries, just a block back from the sand, is The Wayside Chapel. “Our mission is to create an accepting community with love at its centre,” says Wayside Bondi’s executive minister, Reverend Graham Anson. “We work towards places where people can rest, feel restored, and be loved back to life.” The same approach was recently applied to two top-floor apartments at Wayside’s building, with the aim of renting them out to raise funds for Wayside. As the organisation’s newest ambassador, author and stylist Mr Jason Grant (above) was well-placed to help. “As a stylist working in the industry for 10 years, I have a really good address book!” he says. Working with a small team from Wayside, he set about…

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FOR A LOVER OF cocktails, WINE & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN PRESENT IN A MARBLE SERVING TRAY Marble Basics ‘Basic’ tray, $149.95, The Vignette Room, thevignetteroom.com.au. Bodvar ‘No. 1’ rosé wine, $33, Rosé Imports, roseimports.com.au. Sin-kō-nah tonic syrup, $26.20, Bowled Over Beverages, tonicsyrup.com. Tom Dixon ‘Plum’ tongs, $95, Dedece, dedece.com. Sugar spoon, $220, Rowsaan, rowsaan.com. ‘Rare Dry’ gin, $85/assorted pack of 3, Four Pillars Gin, fourpillars gin.com.au. Sugar Paper ‘Jolly Love Merry’ card & envelope, $5.50, Petal Met Sugar, petalmetsugar.com.au. R&W copper cup, $130, Ginkgo Leaf, ginkgoleaf.com.au. Japanese cocktail shaker, $89.95, The Drink Cabinet Cocktail Store, (02) 9517 4632. By Lassen ‘Kubus’ bowl, $209, Fred International, fred international.com.au. Tom Dixon ‘Plum’ measure (part of set), $170, Dedece, dedece.com. ‘Vintage Etched’ coupe glass, $22, Williams-Sonoma, williams-sonoma.com.au. ‘Aria’ ribbon, $5.75/2.5m, Vandoros Fine Packaging,…

The tree: Try the Christmas Tree Man (christmastreeman.  com.au) or Melbourne Christmas Tree Farm (melbournechristmas treefarm.com.au) for a real tree delivered to your door. The cards: Design postcards or greeting cards using your own photos and send printed versions anywhere in the world, straight from your phone, tablet or desktop. No stamps, no post office queues. Try Touchnote (touchnote.com, and via the App Store). The last-minute jobs at home: A clean-up around the house can really help with the Christmas spirit. Try HiPages (homeimprovement pages.com.au) for a tradie or handyman, or Airtasker (airtasker.com) for those little jobs you know you’re just not going to get to yourself.…

“THE ILSE CRAWFORD RANGE FOR IKEA IS SIMPLE, SLEEK AND I LOVE THE MIX OF MATERIALS. THE DETAILING FEELS SO SOPHISTICATED” JONO FLEMING, HOMEOWNER Buying off the plan can mean a long wait between signing on the dotted line and moving in, and for stylist Jono Fleming, it was 17 months of planning, dreaming and, of course, shopping for his two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Sydney’s Waterloo. Jono’s vision was clear: a place to escape and relax.“I was very wary of it feeling clinical, as it’s a new apartment. I wanted visitors to be able to walk in, sink in to the sofa and instantly relax,” he says. Although a new build, the apartment, part of an award-winning development designed by SJB, features painted brickwork that adds a sense…

NIGHT & DAY Black contrasts with fresh white in this bathroom by Meme Design. Veined tiles give the space a raw, natural element, while matt black fittings keep it modern. Visit memedesign.com.au. fringe benefits Give bathroom clutter a beautiful home in this tasselled belly basket, $55. Tidying up has never been so pretty! Find it at olliella.com.au. SHINE ON The enlongated form of the ‘Composed’ super-tall basin mixer, $820, brings elegance and metallic polish to your bathing space. Visit kohler.com.au. colour bloom The rich, natural shade and bold texture of the ‘Norwegian Rose’ marble tiles from Teranova Tiles are perfect for that feature wall you’ve been dreaming of. They’re $329/sqm, teranova.com.au. colour code Make an instant style statement with these bold bathroom buys. 1. ‘Tarty Day’ bath robe , $139,…

The deal: I have two ovens: a pyrolytic oven and a steam oven. The pros: I can use a combination of functions at the same time. I use the pyrolytic oven for grilling and for developing flavour – to get really crispy skin on roast chicken or grilling bacon. Anything with fat is cooked in this oven because it cleans itself! With the steam oven, I can be steaming my first course at a low temperature, for example, steaming fish at 50°C, then switch it up to full steam for the vegies. The cons: You need to have a decent amount of space for two ovens, which will need to be determined when you’re designing and planning your kitchen space. The verdict: Yay! Two ovens adds functionality to any kitchen,…

My daughter’s hosting Christmas this year, and she’s just announced that she’ll be buying everything ready-made, from the cranberry sauce to the mince pies. She’s very busy with her career and children, but can’t I expect her to go to a small amount of effort? Linley, via email Like you, Linley, I experience a spasm of involuntary judgment at the idea of a turkey log being peeled out of its plastic at the table, while tubs of potato salad are unceremoniously glopped onto platters and passed around with a jar of supermarket cranberry, still flaunting its ‘Reduced For a Quick Sale’ credentials. How hard is it, really, to source a kilogram of fresh, organic cranberries in the Southern Hemisphere’s summer, and reduce them to a perfectly seasoned condiment over a…

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Lisa Koehler is the stylist and interior decorator on our expert Panel (for more on the Panel, turn to page 138). Here, she explains how to create a functional walk-in wardrobe. Q I’ve decided to turn a tiny spare room into a large walk-in wardrobe but I’m not sure what to do next. Should I have open or closed storage? What should the ratio be between hanging space and drawers? Do you have any neat tricks I should consider? Frankie, via email “First, assess your current wardrobe and decide what you like about it and what’s currently not working – that way you can customise your design. With a brief in mind, you can then plan the combination of closed and open storage. As a rule of thumb, it’s…

1 Ban renter’s beige! Painting the walls white is always a good start for a fresh, clean feel. 2 Choose hardwearing surfaces. We went with concrete or tiled floors in the apartments, which makes sense as they are beside the sand. 3 Bringing kitchens and bathrooms up to date makes a big difference for guests. This doesn’t have to be really expensive – we used Bunnings kitchen benchtops and cabinets. 4 Focus on the practical. I made sure all the furniture is functional, and added a few decorative accents and art prints to make the apartments feel welcoming and look great. FOR BOOKING INFO Head to airbnb.com.au/rooms/15059768 (apartment 1) and airbnb.com.au/rooms/15471566 (apartment 2) or email apartments@thewaysidechapel.com.…

“When we married, we didn’t have this vision at all so it’s funny how renovating has turned out to be our thing. We love it” DEANNE JOLLY, INTERIOR DESIGNER “We’re renting a home because we don’t want to live through renovations. After The Block, we just can’t face that!”DEANNE JOLLY, INTERIOR DESIGNER Darren and I had just finished The Block when we started looking for a new project. Darren had become a registered builder so we were really keen to start our business and get stuck in. The original worker’s cottage was on a 700-square-metre flat block in a good street, close to decent schools. It was in a poor state though; the place had been empty for five years and the possums, rats and the garden…

Whether you display a collage of prints or go with a large piece, art can transform the look and feel of your place. For example, this photograph by George Byrne sits at the junction between the dining area and kitchen of this new apartment. Positioning the piece at the head of the oval dining table makes it a focal point, no matter which seat you’re in.The work’s graphic look is a smart match with the home’s modern style.Turn to page 104 for a further look.…

the story so far Cat and Oliver Emley purchased their grand Victorian terrace in the Sydney city-fringe suburb of Glebe in January 2014 for just under $1.2 million after relocating from the UK. They had daughter Amber soon afterwards and are planning to add to the family soon. They love the period character of the house and the bright, modern feel to the back extension, but say the kitchen area is badly planned: there is a huge laundry that blocks the sightline and the yard is poky with steep stone steps leading up to a precipitous ledge. “Our primary focus is the kitchen and courtyard,” says Cat. “We need to create a more family-friendly downstairs with usable outdoor space.” The family rarely uses the beautiful front room and formal dining…

1. Mortgage insurance “If you keep your home loan debt below 80 per cent of the value of the house, you won’t need mortgage insurance,” says David. “If you borrow above that threshold, insurance can cost you thousands of dollars on top of your mortgage – an extra $30k could mean you have to pay $8k or $9k in mortgage insurance (or $40-$50 extra per month over a 30-year loan).” 2. Application and discharge fees “Due to government regulations, exit fees can no longer be charged by banks, so it’s easier than it used to be to switch loans or change your existing arrangements. While there usually aren’t fees for increasing the limit on your home loan with your existing lender, you may be up for application fees for new…

The deal: Rather than stepping into an enclosed shower space or a tub, an open shower is a streamlined option. A recessed drain and slightly angled floor prevents water from reaching the rest of the bathroom. The pros: An open shower has a clean feel for showcasing quality materials and an integrated look. Being airy and expansive, it’s a feature that suits warmer climates. You don’t have to worry about a messy shower curtain, and the clear sightlines mean the bathroom will look larger. The cons: Open showers can feel cool. The steam escapes quickly, leaving you dancing around the water to keep warm. Fortunately, there are great semi-frameless options available to include a framed door or frameless screen to keep the steam in and maintain the look. The verdict:…

Ho ho ho! It’s the most wonderful time of the year again. But instead of “Ho ho ho!,” I hear people ask “How how how?”. How has the time flown so fast this year? How am I ever going to get this mountain of Christmas preparation done in time? And, how many carats are in that new piece of bling I need? I can help with one of those ‘hows’ for sure – your friends can help you with the others! I hear from many people every year who quickly become stressed out over getting ready for the holidays. Here are some of my best tips that might help you keep a little calmer so that you, too, can experience more of the joy of the season. I know you…

CHECK US OUT here’s what you’ll find this month at our online home 6 tips for creating an amazing alfresco area head to our products section: top new tile trends for 2017 how to fake a brighter, lighter room 5 little things visitors always notice (so get them right!) stay connected...…

1 GRAPHIC PRINT why it works: Rather than fading into the background, these monochromatic pieces make a statement ‘Snakes & Ladders’ napkin, $85/set of 4, Fazeek, fazeek.com.au. ‘Tickar’ plate, $6.99, IKEA, ikea.com.au. 2 NATURAL INSTINCT why it works: Organic tones and textures take the lead with this back-to-basics pair, perfect for a relaxed lunch ‘Black Wattle’ napkin, $36/pair, Utopia Goods, utopiagoods.com. ‘Edge’ plate, $44.95, Sands Made, sandsmade.com. 3 EASY DOES IT why it works: Soft linen and smooth blush stoneware are a timeless duo – almost too pretty to eat from! ‘Kali’ plate, $24.95, Aura By Tracie Ellis, aurahome.com.au. Linen napkins, $40/set of 4, In Bed, inbedstore.com.…

How did the Pop & Scott story start? Poppy: I was a florist and Scott was a plumber by trade. I wanted to follow my passion for furniture and interiors, and Scotty and I shared a dream of running a business together. We created the Pop & Scott workshop where creatives and makers can gather to share our space and tools. It’s a place for small creative businesses to start up, and a concept that acts as a kind of support network for all of us. Some people have since moved on to run successful businesses elsewhere and some are still with us, living the cooperative dream. How do you both fit into the design and creation process? Poppy: We design our products to reflect our lifestyle and the way…

“Layers of pattern and texture will bring a wild streak to this bold look”JULIA GREEN, STYLIST 1 Dreams of exploring the exotic tropics are in reach with this striking wallpaper. A feature wall covered in wallpaper is an easy way to bring a graphic element to any space. Grace Garrett ‘Banana Palms Grande’ wallpaper in Angry Ocean, from $60/sqm, Sparkk, sparkk.com.au. 2 A jute rug is a hardwearing choice for a kid’s space, adding a tactile touch for playtime. The bright orange dot at the centre brings a fun punch of colour that ties in beautifully with patterned bedlinen. ‘Demi’ jute dot rug, $699/180cm diameter, Sage And Clare, sageandclare.com. 3 The rattan bed is the perfect centrepiece for this bedroom straight out of The Jungle Book. It’s also a…

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basil gimlet MAKES 2 PREPARATION TIME 5 minutes COOKING TIME 5 minutes (plus 30 minutes cooling time) 6 large basil leaves 1 cup ice 80ml gin Juice of 1 lime 20ml basil sugar syrup 100ml sparkling water Basil sugar syrup ¼ cup water ¼ cup caster sugar ¼ cup fresh basil leaves 1. To make the basil sugar syrup, bring the water to the boil in a small saucepan and add the sugar. Stir until dissolved. Add the basil leaves and remove the saucepan from the heat. Leave the basil to steep in the mixture until cool. Strain the syrup into a jar. It will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. 2. Using a muddler or wooden spoon, crush together the basil and the ice in a cocktail shaker.…

For some, the joy of Christmas includes joining the queues at the shopping centre with a long, long list. For others, the goodwill of the season relies on avoiding the crush. The countdown is on, but it’s not too late to jump online and source plenty of cheer without a single carpark tantrum. 1 THE GIFTS . Shopping for thoughtful presents for your nearest and dearest, plus in-laws and the piano teacher, can be stressful. Here are our favourite online sources for a well-curated selection of the stylish, the unusual and the handmade: + Top3 By Design (top3.com.au) Gifts both large and small, curated through a design lens by founder Terri Winter. Sign up for free shipping when you spend $100. + HardToFind (hardtofind.com.au) A marketplace connecting you to Australian…

LESSONS LEARNT “I’d think very carefully about having a white-painted floor in a beach house again. It’s not easy to keep it looking good with hordes of kids with sandy feet running around” JANE HALL, HOMEOWNER Not one to shy away from colour, actor Jane Hall is also a bit of a collector. “Absolutely everything I love ends up at this beach house – it’s like my inner bowerbird does the decorating here,” says Jane, who, with her daughter Lucia, 13, escapes to their bright haven onVictoria’s Bellarine Peninsula at every chance.A far cry from the hectic filming and family schedule of her Melbourne life, this is the place Jane comes to recharge and to entertain friends and family – and to set that bowerbird loose. A beach house…

CHEAT SHEET Who lives here: Caroline van Luthje, owner of Wild Swans, a pair of London boutiques specialising in Scandinavian homewares, fashion and beauty products; her husband, Stewart Starkin, an architect, and their dog Maya, a Coton de Tuléar. Style of home: A traditional timber cottage in Tisvilde, a town on the north coast of Zealand, in Denmark. It dates back to 1951, and the couple has been restoring and renovating it since buying the house in 2012. During a visit to see friends in Tisvilde, Denmark, Caroline van Luthje (pictured above) decided that it was the perfect spot for a second home.“I thought it was time we had our own place, instead of staying with friends all the time,” she says.“I also longed to be the one to invite…

the Panel’s advice Andrew Benn Architect and director, Benn + Penna Architecture, bennandpenna.com With young children, sightlines are key and it’s important to have a connection to the garden. It’s not often I recommend making a house smaller but that’s an obvious solution here. This kitchen is an awkward L shape because of the enormous laundry, and losing two metres off the back would be a good move. A practical laundry area could be integrated into the new kitchen, which would mean open access to the improved garden area. With sliding glass doors and landscaping for privacy, this zone would become a large outdoor room. The family is planning to stay here for a few years then relocate, and the improvements would make it a lot more saleable when that…

The holidays are almost here, which means the nation’s house guests are on the move. Whether it’s an onslaught of family members for Christmas, extra bodies at the beach house or piles of kids for a sleepover, a sofa bed is a flexible furniture piece that can be called on whenever the need arises. “Your home should reflect your lifestyle, so ask yourself how you’re going to use the space and this will determine which sofa bed is right for you,” says Rune Svendsen, IKEA home furnishing specialist (ikea.com.au). “We take the approach that every square metre in a home should be both useful and flexible.” Here’s our guide to comfort, style and the all-important flexibility, plus our picks for different styles and budgets. COMFORT It goes without saying that…

the tableware Summer entertaining sees a sparkling makeover with Country Road’s selection of festive wares. Simple, refined lines and metallic details form an effortlessly elegant setting. Starting from just $14.95, this elegant collection is available at countryroad.com.au. the light The sleek new Lightyears ‘Suspence’ pendant light is an instant update for your cooking zone. $420, from cultdesign.com.au. the toaster A quick brekkie never looked so good: just turn the dial to find the perfect setting for your favourite bread. The ‘Toast Select Luxe’ toaster is $199.95. Visit breville.com.au. the little luxury L&M Home’s ‘Moss’ linen collection brings organic tones and textures to the table with a distinctive seaside vibe. Choose from a tablecloth, ($130), napkins, ($52/set of 4), or a table runner, ($35). Find them at lmhome.com.au. the accessory Finally,…

This green wall was grown around granite slabs, using the hydroponic Vertology Plantbrick system, which allows plants to grow in the smallest spaces. Designed by LDC Gardens to stimulate all the senses, the green wall features soft plants such as Soleirolia soleirolii, Polystichum aculeatum, Pachysandra terminalis, Hosta ‘Halcyon’, Hederahelix ‘Wonder’, moss and ferns to contrast with the hard granite structure.The Plantbrick vertical system allowed the designers to work around the natural rock elements, even adding trickling water to the wall. For more green wall design ideas, turn to page 162.…

Gardens that stretch into the sky are a growing feature of urban living, covering hard concrete surfaces with lush, lovely greenery. As our lives become more crowded and our disconnection from nature more profound, there’s so much potential to garden in new ways, using the vertical plane. Using vertical surfaces is a chance to create a green cocoon, feathering hard vertical planes with plants, just like you would any regular garden bed. It’s important to think of your vertical garden as you would your regular garden – it’s simply another surface to incorporate into your outdoor living plan. stack it up Generally, these systems consist of frames that feature designated spaces to hold plant pots. Installation usually requires affixing the framework to the wall and a drainage channel at the…

SONOS Enjoy music as it was designed to be heard with the Sonos ‘Play:5’. The finely tuned smart speaker uses wi-fi to stream music in impressive detail, and can be controlled with an easy-to-use app. Place one in any – or every – room in your home, or set up two of them as separate left- and right-channel speakers for a bigger sound. If you’re all about that bass, you can also use the Sonos ‘Play:5’ with a Sonos ‘Sub’ for soul-shaking depth. For more information, visit sonos.com/en/home FISHER & PAYKEL Finding a fridge that complements the style of your home and also provides the best space and functionality for your lifestyle is key to creating a dream kitchen. Fisher & Paykel fridges are designed to suit a variety of…