Sommaire pour February 2022 de Inside Out

It’s the little things… This issue, we turn our attention to small spaces – and how to make them work efficiently while still being lovely to live in. So many of us have space issues at home – if not in your entire house – maybe you’ve got one particular little room that’s proving tricky to make work. Mine is my bathroom, where minimalism has won a hard victory over my natural tendency toward beauty product hoarding. One thing I have learnt is that storage is the key, something that Sydneybased interior designer Lara Ette knows well, as she’s an expert in transforming small residential spaces into great family rooms. Read our full conversation on her design approach to small spaces on page 30. We also went straight to three…

Margie Woods Viktoria & Woods Running a fashion and accessories label since 2004, one of our chief proponents of pared-back perfection invited us into her similarly styled dressing room and storage space What do you love most about your wardrobe? My wardrobe is more of a dressing room with an open-style racking and shelving system. I believe the merging of functionality and organisation is what makes my wardrobe space so inviting. I’m a big advocate of clear space, clear mind, and that’s when I feel my most inspired and energised. The natural light that streams into my space is also a favourite part of my dressing-room set-up. How do you maximise storage? I’m a very visual person – and a Virgo – so I like to organise by style, then…

This Sydney house was dreary and dated when a young couple purchased it in 2014. Five years went by before they were ready to renovate, but their intimate knowledge of the house paid off. As well as knowing where more light was required, they knew exactly how much storage was needed and devised solutions such as this beautiful cabinetry in the hall. Stretching from floor to ceiling, the cupboards and their warm timber doors conceal all. Turn the page for more details.…

We talk knives with Paul Tayar, owner of ProTooling, a Sydney store specialising in Japanese kitchen knives, woodworking tools and whetstones. If you had to choose one knife, which would it be? It would have to be a 210 Gyuto. The main style of chef knife in Japan, 210mm is a sweet spot in size for most tasks. You could easily live with just this knife as it performs on any ingredient or cuisine. What should people look for when choosing a knife? Buying from a store you trust is important, from someone that can support you in future with sharpening and will stand by their products. Are there knives every foodie should own? A Gyuto knife – or perhaps the smaller Santoku – is a great option for your…

off-grid getaway Set on an idyllic 25-hectare olive plantation 90 minutes’ from the Melbourne CBD sits a diminutive dwelling waiting to take you away from it all. Located in the grounds of The Grove restaurant and winery and overlooking Western Port Bay, Little Sprout is Tiny Away’s latest ecotourism property. At just under 15 square metres, guests are invited to switch off and settle in, with a kitchenette, queen-size bed, ensuite bathroom, air-con and heating. Nearby are other wineries, cafes and a number of sightseeing spots. tinyaway.com…

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Whether you wish for a private library filled to the brim with your favourite books, or you’re simply looking for an aesthetically pleasing storage solution, bespoke library joinery is the answer. As well as providing an opportunity to display your books, trinkets and treasures in style, it can elevate a room and make a not-so-large space feel grand. But to get it right, you’ll need to follow a few simple steps. location While dedicating an entire room to a private library is a nice luxury, it’s not essential. Library joinery can be incorporated into almost any available space. “I think with the increase in people working from home, we’re looking to find almost any under-utilised area to create library and office storage,” says Melbourne-based interior stylist Heather Nette King. “Niches…

Located on the Sunshine Coast, this Palm Springs-style garden by Instyle Habitats founder Adam Biddle features coastal natives and earthy rustic tones. Corten-steel planters from FormBoss provide a pleasing pop of textural difference, while Adbri Masonry pavers and Mary River rock and pebbles form the blank canvas on which the foliage is showcased. A Queensland bottle tree and bromeliads stand tall, with blue chalksticks and Mecardonia ‘Magic Carpet’ groundcover filling in the gaps. instylehabitats.com…

HAPPY DAYS HOME SWEET HOME Harmony was the driving force behind Net-A-Porter’s latest homewares sensation, a collaboration between Danish designers Raawii and Omar Sosa, who co-founded Spanish interiors magazine Apartamento. They’ve translated rich tones inspired by the natural world into stackable earthenware priced from $86. Pictured are the Omar vase in Yellow, Omar bowl in Blue and Omar carafe in Pink. NET-A-PORTER.COM/EN-AU highland life All roads are leading to Bundanoon in the NSW Southern Highlands and a sojourn at Osborn House, a recently opened boutique hotel. With accommodation options ranging from luxurious suites to more casual cabins, all by designer Linda Boronkay, you can see why. Rates start at $660 per night. OSBORNHOUSE.COM.AU STYLE MOMENT DARLING CLEMENTINE Hit the stores or shores this summer with a Clementine & Co market…

Roxanne Cooley When did you start painting? I was 12 and did a study of Van Gogh’s Haystacks for fun. Then, for my HSC, I completed a large abstract body of work that was exhibited and sold, which solidified paint as my medium. I have always had a deep appreciation of artists and their craft, and have been driven by the hope that maybe one day I could produce beautiful pieces. What style of art do you produce? My style is still evolving, mainly because I love variety and paint intuitively. But whether it’s an impressionist landscape or realistic still-life, there is always an underlying Australiana theme. What do you love most about painting? It brings many of my interests together – I can study nature and art at the…

This Sydney townhouse may only claim 105 square metres, but the clever renovation of the property by Anna McMillan of McMillan Design has made it feel spacious, inviting and undeniably functional. One of her best ideas was using essential cabinetry, as seen in this kitchen, to maximise storage while acting as a zoning tool, room divider and display space for treasured pieces. Turn the page for more details.…

BuildHer Collective co-founders Rebeka Morgan (left) and Kribashini Hannon can be found at buildhercollective.com.au An alfresco zone is a wonderful way to increase the living space of your home. Outdoor rooms have never been so popular, partly because of our warmer weather and partly because of the great materials and accessories now available to make them so alluring. Whether you choose to create a simple one on a budget, or opt for structural works that require time and money to realise, any project will require a master plan to ensure success. We love to draw inspiration from great designers and their gardens, so start by gathering images and creating a moodboard to help you nail your own brief. purpose Before you do anything, it’s important to figure out how you…

Furniture label TON requires little introduction. Design lovers across the globe immediately recognise the iconic bentwood chairs made in Michael Thonet’s European factory, which has just celebrated its 160th birthday. To mark the occasion, TON has released +– 160 Years, a publication about the brand’s history, early innovations and products. The exclusive tome – and chairs – are available from James Richardson Furniture (JRF), TON’s longest-standing client. Pictured is the TON ‘Armchair 811’, $610. jrf.com.au…