Inhaltsverzeichnis für November 2015 in Inside Out

Well, what do you know? It’s nearly Christmas again! Earlier this year, I saw a funny post on Facebook declaring that winter had “caught Australia by surprise for the 227th time”. It made me laugh. I think that’s what Christmas does to most of us every year. Even better, many of us bemoan the fact that the department stores and retailers in general are bringing out the decorations earlier and earlier, and yet we still get flustered right at the December 18 mark. Anyway, the point is, I know this is our November issue, and is therefore coming at Christmas a little sooner than you might expect, but we’re here to help! To inspire and get you all excited about creating some beautiful new decorations, turn to page 77. Or,…

Lisa Koehler is the interior decorator on our renovation specialists Panel (for more on the Panel, turn to page 144). Here are her tips on bringing spark to an empty fireplace. Q I’d love to hear any ideas on how to deal with an old fireplace when replacing it isn’t an option. Ours is less an example of ‘character’ and more just dated. @cuppawhisky via Instagram First, you could paint the inside black, as dark colours recede; or if you have neutral walls, you could update the inside with the same shade and make the mantelpiece a statement element. Options for styling could be as simple as filling a tray – such as the ‘Nomad’ tray (pictured left, $79.95) or the ‘Notre Monde’ tray ($295), both from Papaya, (papaya.com.au) –…

DESIGN TRICKS Compact areas require playing with proportion to create an illusion. Bec and Julia went with “lighter timber furniture with tapered legs to add a sense of space”. THE TABLE “You can’t go wrong with a round table in a small space. It’s only one metre across but comfortably seats four people – I reckon I could squeeze six, though!” says Bec. WORK NOOK “This corner was dead space before we had these corner shelves made by Aarden Design. It creates the functional space of a study without taking up an entire room. It is a two-bedroom unit after all,” says Bec. KITCHEN What’s key to a limited kitchen floorplan? “Functionality as everything needs to be there for a reason; great design, such as some cheeky space-saving cabinetry contraptions;…

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CHEAT SHEET Who lives here: Taliah and Sein Lowry, who are both in holiday accommodation property management and investment; and sons, Jai, 13; Blaze, 12; and Reef, 6; as well as their dog Mango Rose (pictured here with Blaze and Reef). Style of house: A 1930s weatherboard cottage in Byron Bay, NSW. The renovation started on the day of settlement and took around six months to complete. The works cost $300k, with a new roof and verandah installed, a reworked master bedroom, and a renovated kitchen and bathroom. Taliah and Sein Lowry first spotted their future home in 2009 and managed to secure it only a few days later. In fact, it was the first time the property had been offered for sale in more than 40 years. The single-storey…

When Rachel Brisbane decided to sell her house in the Melbourne suburb of Kensington earlier this year, she wanted to do it without employing the services of an agent. Nine days after listing, she sold it for just over the top end of her price range. She spent $1300 with online sales site buymyplace.com.au and saved about $25,000 in real-estate agents’ commission. “I hadn’t had enough good experiences with agents in general to feel confident that they would have my best interests at heart,” she reasons. “So I thought, ‘Look, I’m ready to do this’. It was very easy.” Rachel is part of a very small minority. There are no oficial figures on how many Australian homes are sold without an agent but estimates come in at between two to…

My bathroom is a place of Functionality. If it were my dream bathroom, it would also be a place to escape. What are your bathroom luxuries? Space – today’s bathrooms lack this and it truly separates a normal bathroom from a luxurious one. Ideally, it would have marble flooring, furniture, an art sculpture, a chandelier or pendant light and even a rug. The bathroom design elements that people too often overlook are… Natural lighting and good storage. By this, I mean ample space for plenty of towels, and cabinetry that doesn’t blend into the walls but is a design feature in itself. For information on Aaron’s work, visit alexanderpollock.com .…

1. Kalanchoe thyrsflora ‘Flapjacks’ “This succulent adds colour with its paddle-like foliage and loves the sunny rooftop,” says Richard. The sunlight actually intensifies the red tips of the plant. 2. Banksia integrifolia “I chose this plant for its natural and wild aesthetic, and to contrast with the slick contemporary architecture,” says Richard. It’s a native species that copes well in the sea air, so it’s a ideal choice for the bayside location. 3. Aloe vera “Aloe is such a tough performer in full shade or full sun and requires very little care,” says Richard. The succulent has a sculptural look that is a striking feature in a garden. 4. Ophiopogon jaburan ‘Mondo Grass’ “It’s a great plant for shady spots,” says Richard. Sitting at…

We’re currently designing our next home and I quite like the idea of a freestanding bath in the parents’ retreat bedroom. Are they practical, or will I regret it? Nikki, Kew, Vic Were I a doctor, Nikki - and there’s no doubt I could have been, had not the call to a life of solving minor interior dilemmas been heard more clearly - I would diagnose you with a certain case of HIRL. In layman’s terms, Hotel In Real Life syndrome; a condition which, as the name suggests, makes its sufferers prone to introducing hotel-quality comforts into their own homes. Relatively common, it’s curable if caught early - when the first pile of plump, white bath sheets appears or the usual shampoos and conditioners are replaced by a single bottle…

CHECK US OUT here’s what you’ll find this month at our online home best backyard pools Create the perfect place to cool off when the heat is on with our gallery of inspiring designs and ideas how to make the perfect bed Check out our series of how-to videos with interior stylist Lisa Koehler head to our guides section: Secret Santa gift ideas for under $50 # iohideandseat Do you love a puzzle? It’s Where’s Wally? with mini iconic chairs. Can you find the one hidden on our website? Share a shot on Instagram, tag @insideoutmag and use the hashtag #iohideandseat to share where it is!…

Beth Hoeckel for AHD Paper Co. DESIGNER: Beth Hoeckel Despite the fact that artist and designer Beth Hoeckel creates the artworks for her cards in Baltimore, USA, the hyper-real scapes are unlike anything on this planet. While her artworks, which start as collages, are inspired by “the simple yet exquisite wonders of nature around us”, Beth manages to capture a striking perspective with a bit of celestial stardust scattered through. “They are like a fantasy world, but one not unlike the real world – just slightly more surreal; like an enhanced reality,” says Beth. The range of cards marks a collaboration between Beth and Chris and Kara Town of AHD Paper Co. in Adelaide, with Beth’s designs joining a hub of creative card options. $5.95 each, ahdpaperco.com…

small spaces Small spaces are so often overlooked but they are jewels in the crown from a real-estate perspective.With so many of us living in open-plan homes, you can’t underestimate the importance of studies, laundries and powder rooms. 1. Studies are tricky areas in open-plan apartments because they need to be both functional and good-looking. In all the series of The Block that I’ve judged, I’ve always road-tested the desk seating. Could I imagine myself sitting here for several hours at a stretch? If I can’t, it’s a fail. For me, the best versions are those that offer plenty of concealed storage (there is rarely beauty in piles of unpaid bills); a degree of privacy; good lighting (task and overhead); a good deep desk; and plenty of power points. From…

gingerbread snowflakes & stars MAKES about 40 (5 gift boxes) PREPARATION TIME 30 minutes COOKING TIME 10 minutes 125g butter, softened ½ cup (100g) brown sugar ½ cup (125ml) golden syrup 1 egg yolk 2½ cups (375g) plain flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground cloves Royal icing 1½ cups (230g) pure icing sugar 1 tsp lemon juice 1 eggwhite, lightly whisked 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 oven trays with baking paper. 2. Use an electric mixer to beat butter, sugar and golden syrup in a bowl until pale and creamy. Add egg yolk and beat until just combined. Sift over flour, bicarbonate of soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves; use a wooden spoon to stir to combine. Turn…

The weekender on the beach is a quintessential Aussie dream. To bring that sunny and relaxed feel to your place, you can’t go past pale timber floorboards, white panelled walls and a nautical blue-and-white striped rug (this one’s from Armadillo&Co). For a contemporary twist, pick a standout sofa to sink into and white sheer curtains to filter bright sunlight. Find more inspiration from this Victorian home on the next page.…

cheat sheet Who lives here: Bec Udvary, a food stylist; Tim Udvary, a mechanical engineer; their twin daughters Saskia and Erzsike, 12; and son Woody, 7. Plus, there’s Rex, a three-year-old Cairn Terrier; Clancy, a two-year-old cat; and various chickens. Style of house: A four-bedroom single-storey red brick Californian bungalow in Melbourne, Victoria. After a year of planning, the first renovation took eight months and the second stage six months. The pool took 10 weeks. They say timing is everything. So Bec and Tim Udvary knew their builder was pretty special when he completed not one, but two major renovations ahead of schedule to accommodate their expanding family.“Steve Bourke [of Bourke & Sons Constructions] finished our previous home in St Kilda West just before our twins Erzsike and Saskia were…

ZEBRANO Get your summer wardrobe sorted online. Zebrano specialises in putting together the best outfit options for day and evening wear for sizes 14 plus – from essential basics to exquisitely designed pieces. When shopping online you can use the convenient ‘My Fit’ tool, which helps find the best fit for you, and the team that collates your order can advise on styles that work for different body shapes. For further information and to shop online, visit zebrano.com.au MYER If you love to start your day with a green smoothie, then the Vitamix ‘S30’ is for you. With its powerful motor, it can crush ice and blend whole-food ingredients. It comes with two handy 600ml blend-and-go beverage bottles so you can enjoy a smoothie when you’re dashing out the door…

MAGICAL BREW Find matcha granola, ‘dirty’ chai and other caffeinated delights at The Rabbit Hole, a new organic tea bar now open in Sydney’s Redfern. Visit therabbithole.com.au for info. ICE COLD Keep your cool with a copy of Gelato Messina: The Creative Department ($55, Hardie Grant Books). Re-create the gelateria’s inspired desserts, or try mastering the Yule Log for Christmas. fresh start You can now get your fix of Lee Ho Fook’ must-order eggplant dish at its new site by Techn› Architecture + Interior Design. Visit 11-15 Duckboard Place, Melbourne. NATURAL GOODNESS  Rootstock Sydney, a sustainable food and wine fair, returns to Carriageworks on November 28-29. Visit rootstocksydney.com. Taste of Melbourne is on November 12-15 at Albert Park, tasteofmelbourne.com.au . 3 GREAT FINDS…

website insideout.com.au I Facebook facebook.com/Inside.Out.magazine.au I Instagram @insideoutmag I Pinterest pinterest.com/insideoutpins I YouTube youtube.com/user/insideoutaus I Twitter twitter.com/insideoutmag behind the scenes For an on-set glimpse at the Christmas decorating story that market editor Joseph Gardner created on page 64 (with help from assistant Georgia Harrington), log onto our Facebook. bonus photographs Did you like our cover story on page 98? You can check out more images from this holiday-ready home on our site, as styled by Heather Nette King and photographed by Armelle Habib. pinboard inspiration Pick up ideas from back issues on our Pinterest. Here’s our Black Star Pastry feature from the November/December 2013 edition. Styling by Aleksandra Beare. Photography by Craig Wall. staff Instagram While in New York, our chief sub-editor @virginia_jen spotted inspiration for her new apartment.…

In Shelter , you talk to people who live in one-of-a-kind dwellings: an apple orchard hut, a butter factory and more. What was the most unusual home you came across? Photographer Bill Moseley and artist Genevieve Carroll’s residence in the former gold rush village of Hill End, NSW. The home hadn’t been lived in for more than 50 years and, with the help of friends in the village, Bill and Genevieve rebuilt a crumbling ruin. It’s a hive of separate buildings, which are all nestled very close to one another. You meet a lot of memorable characters – was there anyone who stayed with you, long after you met? Most people have stayed with me. I think when you are welcomed into someone’s home, guards are let down and true…

1 Hanging a net above a bed creates a simple but pretty canopy that allows the sunlight to filter through, as your girl gets comfy with a good book. ‘Bryne’ net, $14.99, IKEA, ikea.com.au. 2 Rattan furniture epitomises the tropical look. The open weave and handcrafted feel brings relaxed appeal to this space. Down To The Woods ‘Lazy Days’ daybed, $895, The Woodsfolk, thewoodsfolk.com.au. 3 Create an exotic oasis with a painterly wallpaper of vivid blooms and lush greenery. ‘Florale Lise’s Jungle’ wallpaper, $123.50/lineal metre, Emily Ziz Style Studio. STORAGE In keeping with the bold yet chilled-out vibe of your tween’s room, go with colourful bags for storing accessories. ‘Striped’ storage bag, $79, Urbaani Homewares, urbaani.com.au. “Bring the fun factor to this look with bright and playful summer fruit prints”PHOEBE…

DECORATIONS The style essentials you need to bring the magic of the season into your home (page 64) FOOD Get busy in the kitchen with festive treats for friends, family and unexpected guests (page 70) CRAFT Let your fingers do the talking and be creative with these fabulous finishing touches (page 77) GIFTS Solve all your Secret Santa dilemmas with our 100 gifts under $100 – plus, find out how to win the whole lot! (page 84)…

canvas wreath Welcome visitors to your home with this beautiful, nature-inspired painted canvas wreath You will need + Three different leaves fromthe garden or the park+ White canvas material,thick enough to paint on + Pencil + Scissors/utility knife + Copper spray paint + Light grey spray paint + 40cm metal ring (from ahaberdashery/craft shop) + Hot glue gun + 2m x 3cm-wide ribbon 1. Trace each leaf onto the canvas with a pencil to create templates. 2. Cut out these templates and use them as a guide to cut 30 more leaves from the canvas, 10 of each shape. 3. Spray a few of leaves with copper paint or light grey paint. Allow to dry. 4. Place the leaves onto the metal ring, alternating the different shapes. Once you’re happy…

cheat sheet Who lives here: Couple Jennifer and Adrian, and their daughter Lilah, 5. Style of house: A two-storey ’90s build with four bedrooms in Mount Martha on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. The home was purchased in early 2014. An eight-month renovation to transform what had been an elderly couple’s house into a beachy family getaway in time for Christmas. The whole house revamp cost just under $400k and included a new kitchen, pool and bedroom. Forget mistletoe and sleigh bells. Christmas in this part of the world revolves around two key things: family and the outdoors. It’s that time of year when kids can shove their school uniform to the back of the wardrobe, grown-ups switch off the work email, and we all get to spend time with people we…

cheat sheet Who lives here: Architect Adriano Pupilli and his fiancée, Fiona Logge, a project manager. Style of house: A 1930s Art Deco ground-floor garden apartment in Sydney’s Manly. The couple lived in the unit for six months before moving out for the two-month renovation. The renovation cost $80k, covering structural work, painting, built-in joinery, and internal fittings and finishes. 1 come to light Despite being ‘poky and dingy’, Adriano (pictured) and Fiona’s 1930s apartment offered high ceilings and original features, such as the double-hung windows and hardwood floors, which the couple discovered under the carpet. “We came from a studio apartment so we were OK with living in just the one space,” says Adriano. “We pulled out walls, which enabled us to get these diagonal views and give a…

WHAT NEEDS TO GO Here’s what Sara doesn’t like about her home at the moment the house is too dark – the kitchen gets barely any natural light there’s not enough space for growing kids and visiting family. Is an extra room, or even a granny flat, an option to solve this? the uneven floor levels between the laundry and kitchen the daggy exterior needs a refresh CHEAT SHEET Who lives here: Sara Mulcahy, a writer and editor, and her children Rafael, 5, and Peggy, 20 months. Style of house: A circa-1900 end-of-terrace house in inner-city Sydney. the story so far Sara bought the house in late 2008 and did some essential work soon after moving in: she replaced the decrepit kitchen and deck and, later, the downstairs bathroom as…

The small size of an outdoor space doesn’t determine the impact it’ll have on the mood of a home. If it can be seen constantly, and from multiple rooms, it takes on a significance that’s far greater than its size. The internal atrium at this townhouse in Sydney’s Walsh Bay is only five metres by three metres, yet garden designer Richard Unsworth knew that didn’t make it a ‘small’ job. “This internal atrium is a restricted space, but it’s dominant,” says Richard, director of Garden Life. “It’s two storeys high and central to the home’s living areas: on three sides, you have the kitchen, the living area and the stairwell – it’s an integral part of the house.” The home, built around 15 years ago, is uncompromisingly contemporary, so Richard…

You’re known for a dish where diners literally eat the postcode. Yes, when we first introduced the dish (NG7 2SA), it was with ingredients foraged down the lane from the restaurant and along the riverbank. You were in Nepal when the recent earthquake struck. Has it changed your outlook? It’s made me really appreciate the small things in life. My wife Amanda and I had been considering shifting the business to a four-day week. We’re now doing it. The staff all move onto a three-day weekend, without losing out on salaries. Where do you like to eat in Australia? Restaurant Amusé, Quay, Attica, Vue De Monde, The Press Club, Pope Joan… What will you be doing at Margaret River Gourmet Escape this year? I’ll be cooking with my good mate…

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leather pennant You will need: 1 x 26cm length of bamboo dowel rod (or similar timber) Gold spray paint 1 x gold leather rectangle measuring 23cm x 15cm 1 x metallic blue leather rectangle measuring 18cm x 15cm 1 x natural leather rectangle measuring 15cm x 13cm Pen Sharp scissors/utility knife Craft glue 2 x natural leather strips measuring 15cm x 3cm 1. Spray paint the bamboo rod gold and allow to dry. 2. Fold each leather rectangle in half lengthways. Using a pen, draw a curved line from the outer edge of each rectangle, ¾ of the way down, that touches the bottom of the rectangle, meeting at the folded edge. Cut along the line with sharp scissors or craft knife. 3. Layer the pieces (refer to image), glue…