Sommaire pour March 2018 de Inside Out

March is a pretty great time of year, don’t you think? Apart from it being my birthday (true story), and the weather being just the right temperature, it’s also the time of year that I feel most positive about the months ahead. I’ve recovered from the Christmas and New Year festivities, and I’m ready and raring to take on a new project. This issue is all about getting stuff done. First up, kitchens. So many decisions, so little time. But we love the process. I’m currently trying to decide whether I’m game enough to go for a decorative tile, and I genuinely don’t know which way I’ll go, but the research is the fun bit. I’m challenging myself to introduce colour, and I might even do it! I’m thinking sage…

The building of a metro tunnel under Swanston Street in Melbourne’s heart could cause mayhem, but local artist, designer and illustrator Beci Orpin has helped keep pedestrians and tram passengers sweet with a pair of collages on the hoardings of the construction site. Following the theme of ‘Turn disrupt into delight’, Beci sourced historical images from the State LibraryVictoria and added her own special touch.The collages – this one is 9m x 2.4m – will be up until March, so be quick. Find Beci on Instagram, @beciorpin.…

How long have you been working with ceramics? Did you face any challenges when starting your business? I started making ceramics around four years ago, but became full-time only since moving to Melbourne in the last year. Starting your own business is hard work, but it’s worth it. I get to do what I love every day. The community of makers and people who value handmade items really help new makers like me start our own businesses. Once you have a design idea in mind, what happens next? Whenever I want to make a new shape or feel inspired, I get my hands dirty and play with the clay. Often what comes out at the end has evolved naturally through the making process, so it’s usually much better than planned.…

Trust me when I say this: Kids. Destroy. Homes. So how do we go from the ‘double income, no kids’ sleek, curated home to a safe but stylish space catering to the messiest fingers and bucketloads of dribble we all come to ‘love’? It’s all about planning for the future and making the right choices, based on form and function. Ready? THE KITCHEN This zone is a nightmare to keep clean at the best of times. Short of hiring a full-time cleaner, there are a few steps you can take to ensure the heart of the home is beating smoothly and muck-free. + Anyone with little angels knows the chaos that is the breakfast/ before school combo. It is truly a war zone. The best bet here would be a…

“I love that despite the relatively small footprint, we all have our own space when we need it” SARAH RICHARDS, HOMEOWNER The home life of Sarah and Andrew Richards has come full circle.They moved to Australia in 1990 from the UK as backpackers, married a year later and, after gaining residency, set up home in Paddington in Sydney’s inner suburbs. “We fell in love with the area’s abundance of Victorian heritage and its convenient location to both the city and the beaches,” says Sarah. After five years of renting, and welcoming two children into the world, they purchased their first home – not in Paddington but at Baulkham Hills in the city’s north-west.“It offered affordable housing on large blocks with great schools,” says Sarah.“Our dream was always to one day…

1. the fireplace Sarah has thought about taking out the old fireplace and replacing it with an integrated gas heater flush against the wall, but we don’t need to go that far – the fireplace is beautiful and I love the decorative features. We just need to modify it slightly, removing the top shelf to mount the TV on the wall above it. She should keep the rest of the surround and the Victorian tiles, and have the original fireplace fitted with a gas burner that will be clean and easy to maintain, and will pump out plenty of heat. 2. the joinery The alcoves beside the fireplace are filled with mismatched freestanding units that Sarah was given when she bought her dining table on Gumtree. They were meant to…

teal & marble Clockwise from top left: ‘Wire’ handle, €21, Superfront, superfront.com. Jicon ‘Chrysanthemum’ plates, from $55 each, Ginkgo Leaf, ginkgoleaf.com.au. ‘Dine’ linen napkin, $12.90, Città, cittadesign.com. Champagne flute in Smoke, $79/set of 2, Maison Balzac, maisonbalzac.com. ‘Marmi’ porcelain panel in Venato, POA, Maximum, maximumaustralia.com. Goat hair duster, $60, The Lost + Found Department, thelostandfounddepartment.com.au. ‘Icon A69.08’ mixer, $595, Astra Walker, astra walker.com.au. ‘Splendid’ washing liquid, $25, Maison Balzac, as before. Indeco ‘Ned’s plat’ board, $40, Koskela, koskela.com.au. Normann Copenhagen ‘Pebble’ cheese knife, $35, Luumo Design, luumodesign.com. ‘Wash&Wear’ low sheen paint in Submarine, $91.40/4L, Dulux, dulux.com.au. ‘Palazzo’ timber flooring in Old Grey Oak Matt, $125/sqm, Quick-Step, quick-step.com.au. timber & blush Clockwise from bottom left: Perrin & Rowe ‘Ionian’ pewter kitchen tap, $1134, The English Tapware Company, english tapware.com.au. Inax ‘Accordi…

WASHING MACHINES Size: An average washing machine is likely to have a capacity of around 6kg to 7kg, which should be enough for a family of four, but bigger can be better. “With a 10kg family-friendly machine, you don’t have to do as many loads and you use less power, less water and, importantly, less time,” says Gary Brown, senior brand manager, home appliances at Harvey Norman. Efficiency: “The energy consumption is rated with stars,” says Gary. “Premium brands can be four or four and a half stars, and that’s the gold standard.” Noise: This is important if your machine is located in or near your living area or bedrooms. “The best machines have extra insulation or a dampener system for noise reduction,” says Gary. Smart tech: Some machines can…

Give a newly built outdoor space a taste of Moroccan style with a lived-in look, breezy living areas and hardy plant choices.After travelling to Marrakech, the owners of this inner-city apartment wanted to re-create that colour and vibrancy back home.The landscape design team at Secret Gardens took their inspiration from a Moroccan riad, complete with colourful mosaic tiles, a Moorish water feature and desert-friendly plants, such as this Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio’ in an Atlantis pot from Pots Online.Turn the page to see more of this stunning space.…

You’ve got your hands on some good wine and you’re not planning to drink it right away. What now? Ideally, you’d keep it in your temperature-controlled underground wine cellar, but for the other 99.9 per cent of us? The next best option depends on your plans: if you’ll drink it within the next six months, you probably don’t need to go all-out creating the perfect conditions, but be careful not to damage the wine. The ideal environment is the same as an underground cave: dark, cool, humid and still. “If you’re planning to store the wine for more than six months, you’ll need to up your game,” says Jagdev Singh, co-founder of wine-curation business The Local Drop. “A wine fridge is a good investment, especially if you live somewhere with…

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Arc+Family ‘Aphrodite’ plant stand DESIGNERS: Ash & Ben Keily High school sweethearts Ash and Ben started their pot and plant stand business in 2014 after welcoming their first child Noah into the family. “It was a massive job with the business and new baby, but we pushed on and haven’t looked back,” says Ash, who had previously worked as a make-up artist. Ben still helps run his family business, Talbot Press, but brings his keen eye for colour and detail to the table. “We’ve since added our little girl Harper to the mix, as well as two dogs,” says Ash. Based in both their studio in Morningside, Brisbane, and shop in Fortitude Valley, the couple hand-finish their range of pots themselves, while the plant stands are designed in the studio…

THE ORIGINAL ‘Tolix’ stool by Xavier Pauchard The form: A pressed and welded metal stacking stool with a simple cross brace and hand hole. What makes it special: Designed in 1934 by Frenchman Xavier Pauchard, the stool was one of a family of metal furniture pieces that made the most of the d rability of a specific galvanised pressed sheet metal process. This process ensured that the furniture suited a variety of applications, from airports, cafeterias and hospitals to outdoor areas gardens and parks. The chairs and stools appeared at the International Exposition of Art and Technology in Modern Life, held in 1937 in Paris. By the end of the 1950s, Tolix was producing 60,000 units yearly. The ‘Model A’ chair and stools have since become some of the most…

stacking daybed YOU’LL NEED + 3 different fabrics, for pillow covers + Three 65cm x 65cm cushion inserts + Sewing machine + Needle and thread 1. Cut two 68cm x 68cm panels of fabric, plus one 12cm x 266cm strip, per pillow. 2. Stitch the strip on a right angle around the edges of 1 square, leaving a 1.5cm hem. Leaving the hem on the outside, stitch the second square to the strip on 3 sides. Repeat with remaining fabric to make 3 covers. 3. Place the inserts inside each cover. 4. Stitch the open ends to enclose, leaving a 1.5cm hem. Stitch 2 cushions together at the upper seam. Stitch the third cushion to the middle cushion at the lower seam. 5. Fold the top cushion against a wall…

Capture the natural beauty of fresh flowers in a striking artwork.The subtle colours of photographer Mick Bruzzese’s work contrast with the crisp black-and-white palette of this beachside home, offering an element of softness. Polytec cabinetry in Black Wenge works to anchor the island bench, while the rangehood balances the space. Turn to page 80 to see more of this breezy home.…

After finishing their second renovation together in Melbourne, Matt and Sarah moved to Sydney when he was offered a transfer with work, and started househunting on the Northern Beaches.When a nearby house sold for $300k over reserve, they refined their search and found just one property in their budget.“It was a weatherboard house on a sandstone rock,” says Sarah.“We inspected it 15 minutes before the auction and I stormed off down the street, telling Matt that it was too big a project. Luckily, he talked me round!” It’s the perfect family home – a combination of my love of minimal style, sophistication and the relaxed beach feel of the suburb SARAH THOMPSON, HOMEOWNER “This whole room has a sense of calm and elegance. We aimed for modern lines with…

1 CELEBRATING CURVES Architectural flair took this ’90s home from cookie-cutter to style statement Architect: Jemima Retallack, Retallack Thompson (retallackthompson.com) When the owners of this Sydney apartment decided to downsize from a large family home, the huge kitchen was one of the things they expected to miss the most. But they ended up with a design that actually works better for cooking, as the layout means everything is within easy reach. What the area lacks in space, it makes up for in storage, with plenty of lower drawers for daily use and high cupboards for things that don’t need to come out too often. The contoured wall of tongue-and-groove lining boards is a success on several levels: it not only addresses the odd angle of the original wall, but it…

dream on Create the ultimate sleep sanctuary with the rich tones of I Love Linen’s latest shade, Desert Rose, and the softness of French linen. The queen quilt cover is $295, and the sheet set is $395. They’ll be available from next month at ilovelinen.com.au. SMART STORAGE Perfect in small spaces, the slim lines of the Hartô ‘Aubin’ ladder, $170, will keep clothes, towels and accessories off the floor and in easy reach. Head to clickon furniture.com.au. bed basics Choose from the muted candy tones of In Bed’s washed cotton pillowslips to add sweetness to your sleeping zone. They’re $65/pair. Visit inbedstore.com. TUNE OUT Dial down the stress and sleep well with the More Sleep Co. ‘Sensory’ gift set. It’s $99.95 from gingerfinch.com.au. light work Wireless LED technology meets sleek…

WINNING PIN! Interior designer Lucy Purchas and architect Philip Corben built their dream Byron Bay beach house: this shot was our winning pin. This blissful seaside escape awaits! Designer backyard rooms are the latest way to maximise your home’s livable space, and our guide to creating your own was a popular read. reader spotlight We’re in love with this seriously sleek home office by Katerina Dima of @onlydecolove. Show us how you do style at home by sharing your photos with us using #sharemystyle and@insideoutmag. most double-tapped The Tiny House Company proves good things really do come in small (well, tiny) packages. IN YOUR NEWSFEED A classic red-brick exterior cleverly disguises this modern interior and exterior renovation by Technē Architecture & Interior Design. follow Inside Out Facebook…

QI’d like to have my old sofa reupholstered. What kind of fabrics should I consider, and should I have it treated for stain resistance before or after upholstering? Alan, via Facebook “The first thing that comes to mind when considering reupholstering a sofa is what colour to pick; however, your choice of fabric should also depend on other equally important factors, including how much use the sofa gets and whether you have kids or pets,” says Cam Warwick, joint managing director of Warwick Fabrics (warwick.com.au). “For lively homes, the safest choices are synthetic fibres, such as polyester, as they are often easier to clean and are hard-wearing. Think more carefully about natural fibres, such as cotton or linen, which are sometimes more suited to areas with less traffic, although more…

1 LIGHT & DARK  why it works: Dramatic tones and inspiring natural scenery meet organic accents in this bold mix Mineral Matter VIII photograph by Brooke Holm, from $2650 (framed), Modern Times, moderntimes.com.au. ‘Halo’ buffet, from $8750, Zuster, zuster.com.au. 2 PASTEL PERFECT  why it works: Chaotic colour tops a serene pink base Cooee painting on stretched canvas by K zz Brett, $2495, Jumbled, jumbledonline com. ‘Marble’ four-door sideboard, $2790, Clickon Furniture, clickonfurniture.com.au. 3 MID-CENTURY  why it works: Architectural lines and natural timber create instant elegance Palm Springs 2017 painting by James King, $2250 (framed), Becker Minty, beckerminty.com. Arne Vodder sid board, $10,950, Great Dane, greatdanefurniture.com.…

HP SPECTRE 13” CERAMIC WHITE LAPTOP (2VQ45PA), $2,699 Introducing the HP Spectre in unique ceramic white with brushed silver/gold accents and a beautifully crafted lightweight design. Features include: an 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor; 8GB RAM; 360GB SSD; full HD touchscreen; Bang & Olufsen audio; Windows 10 and more. REVOLUTIONISE YOUR WORKFLOW & CREATIVITY WITH THE HP SPECTRE X360 ACTIVE STYLUS PEN AND 360° FLIP-SCREEN VERSATILITY Writing and drawing feels as natural as pen on paper with the thin tip and hovering capabilities of the HP Active Stylus. What’s more, the HP Spectre x360 is as fluid as life can be. With its 360 ° hinges, you can change from laptop mode, to tent, stand or tablet mode in one swift action to write, watch or draw and create. SLEEK…

“The outdoor space is such a pleasure, especially as the garden matures and the teak tabletop turns grey. Everyone flows in and out of the house ”JANE COHEN, HOMEOWNER Bats and balls, bikes and boards, tents and tennis racquets. Not that you’d know it, but this house has it all. Homeowners Jane Cohen and Jamie Evans credit Melbourne architects Pleysier Perkins with hiding it all away, tailoring clever storage solutions so that their compact home could remain clutter free. In all three bedrooms, drawers were installed under the beds, and wardrobes feature double pull-down racks.A vertical stacking system was created for Jane’s shoes, while rails were installed to accommodate Jamie’s shirts and ties. In son Daniel’s room, a cupboard was made to fit his cricket bat.The family’s hiking and camping…

Six weeks. That was all the time Carolyn Miles and Mark Korgul had between settling on their new home on Sydney’s Middle Harbour and going on a six-month family caravan adventure around Australia. It helped, of course, that the couple are both architects, and that the modernist home had a clear architectural identity they were keen to respect.The result is no historical homage, though. It’s a colourful and practical home for their family of five, achieved in a highly effective six-week build. Carolyn, what was your first impression of the house? The setting, among beautiful, big trees looking over the harbour, and the house itself - a little modernist gem - made my heart pound! Mark and I hadn’t been looking to buy a house, but it was love at…

the story so far Sarah and her husband Phil bought this 130-year-old weatherboard charmer in the historic inner-Sydney suburb of Rozelle 12 years ago. It was their first home and they now share it with their children, Fergus, 10; and Tilly, 6; plus miniature dachshund Steve. “We love our house and have made various improvements over the years,” says Sarah. “We’ve put in a new kitchen, and most recently we had the old, decrepit pool removed and the backyard landscaped. But the living area is cramped and doesn’t flow. It’s also cold in winter as the fireplace is purely decorative.” The family doesn’t watch much TV so that’s not a priority for them – but the space is small and has no real connection to the rest of the house…

1 COLOUR Life’s too short to think only about resale, so consider coloured cabinetry to add real personality and depth to your kitchen. This is a handpainted finish, so you could update it over time when you need to mix it up (but if you love this deep teal, it’s Dulux Coriole). Go on, you know you want to. Design: Arent&Pyke (arentpyke.com) 2 CLUSTERED LIGHTS Could our love affair with a uniform row of pendant lights be fading? For something a little more interesting, try a group clustered above your island bench’s eat-in area to define this zone and create a natural focal point. Three’s a good number, depending on their size and shape. These sculptural brass beauties come all the way from Brooklyn, courtesy of Ladies & Gentlemen Studio.…

the flowers From tablecloths and vases to prints and wallpaper, Bonnie And Neil is abloom with our floral faves. The ‘Poppy’ cushion, $165, really pops! Visit bonnieandneil.com.au. the cooktop Get fired up with the sleek 90cm ‘ILBV905’ five-burner cooktop with bevelled black glass surface. We’re hot for its stability, safety and style. Find it at ilve.com.au for $1799. the stool Save a spot at the breakfast bar for the ‘Loop’ stool, featuring leather upholstery and clean timber joinery – and a padded seat to boot. It’s $1450 at marktuckey.com.au. the tiles There’s no grout about it! These new ‘Futura’ tiles in muted Rose will be sitting pretty as a sweet new splashback or feature floor tile. They’re available for $105/ sqm at dilorenzo.com.au. the oven Smeg’s ‘Portofino Thermoseal’ freestanding 90cm…

“THE SHORT ANSWER” Q Hi Peter, I used to have one drawer in my desk where I kept spare phone chargers and computer cables. Now it’s a whole area in my home where old computers, phones, iPads, cables, cords and chargers have gone to die. How do I deal with it? Adrienne, Moonee Ponds, Vic A It sounds like you’re a classic ‘Techie Clutterer’. I’m guessing you’re one of the first to get the latest gadgets and enjoy the role of technology in your life. But there’s a darker side to the fast pace of technological change and that’s what you’re experiencing. Unsure whether you might need a particular piece of tech equipment again, you’ve taken the safe bet and just held onto it. That’s a smart thing to…

six-spice chicken pilau Our take on a favourite Rick Stein recipe written for delicious. in 2010, this wonderful dish is loaded with fragrant spices. SERVES 4 50g ghee or unsalted butter 1kg chicken thigh fillets, each cut into 3 pieces 2 onions, thinly sliced 5cm piece (25g) ginger, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped ⅓ cup fresh curry leaves, plus fried curry leaves (optional) to serve 1 tsp each ground cinnamon, ground turmeric and fennel seeds 2 tsp each chilli powder, cumin seeds and mustard seeds 2 cups (400g) basmati rice 3 cups (750ml) chicken stock Coriander sprigs and coconut cream, to serve 1. Melt ghee in a large saucepan over medium heat. Season chicken and add to pan. Cook, turning once, for 6 minutes or until browned all…

BILLI When you choose a Billi filtered water system, you’re not only purchasing a beautifully designed appliance, you’re also reducing your environmental impact. Billi is committed to water- and energy-saving solutions through its patented technology. The ‘B-5000 Sparkling’ system, for example, recovers and reuses energy to preheat boiling water, available at the touch of a button. It also dispenses chilled and sparkling water and comes in a variety of finishes, including Chrome and Matte Black. Visit billi.com.au ROYAL OAK FLOORS While it can be a big investment, when it comes to decorating updates there’s one change that repays the outlay by making a dramatic difference to the look of your home. Flooring can completely transform a space and Royal Oak Floors, a Melbourne company known for its innovative engineered timber…

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I’ve finally saved up enough to renovate my tiny kitchen, but whenever a builder has come around to quote, they’re suddenly too busy to take the job. Do you think it’s the size of the room that’s putting them off? And if so, who will I get to do it? Phoebe, Redfern, NSW You’d barely believe it if you could see me now, sipping my morning Scotch in my own almost too-big kitchen, but I’m no stranger to the size-challenged scullery. My very first flat had a kitchen so small you could walk in forwards but had to reverse out – a kitchen so small you wouldn’t go in with someone you weren’t in love with and it was best to take ‘precautions’ if, at any point, you planned on…