Indice dei contenuti per September 2015 in Inside Out

Did I tell you I bought a summer house? No, not an extra cottage to hang out and sip chilled rosé in when the weather is spiffy (although that would be ideal). I mean, I bought a place that is brilliant in summer, but the complete opposite in winter. Over the winter months, my much-loved new home morphed into a veritable ice cave (and I can assure you, it turned me into an ice queen) – at least it was the right colour. Of course, I also played a solid role in that. Having ripped up the carpets as soon as I moved in, I effectively removed all the floor insulation, meaning the breeze I loved in summer now rolls up through the gappy floorboards like the roaring forties. And…

digital beauty Simple shapes and pretty shades are a perfect match in Kimmy Hogan’s art Whether it’s dotted patterns, organic forms or a play on dimension, the artwork by Geelong-based digital artist Kimmy Hogan demands a double or triple take in the sweetest possible way. Her works have a hand-drawn feel despite Kimmy using “customised digital brushes”. “My latest two collections are greatly influenced by my love of oil paintings,” says Kimmy. These joyful prints are ideal for a sunny and inviting living space. Flat Lay IV limited-edition print, from $125 (unframed), Kimmy Hogan, kimmyhogan.com.au.…

Whether you’re a first-time decorator or an experienced renovator, paint is your best friend. Here, British Paints ‘Clean & Protect’ Pink Bliss is paired with Love Note to give this bedroom a soft, serene backdrop. For a similar look, try painting a side table in British Paints Metal Links to tie in the room’s darker tones. British Paints’ ‘Clean & Protect’ range gives a beautiful, resilient finish that can be wiped clean time after time. Ideal for bedrooms, the low-odour formulation contains UltraProtect technology to provide protection against mould, mildew and bacteria. A beautiful wash of colour is a simple way to transform a room; visit the British Paints website and be inspired by the prettiest palettes, easy-to-follow expert advice and DIY projects. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BRITISH PAINTS AND…

If you have to wrap a gift in a rush, what’s your quick trick for making something look instantly better? Pop your gift into a patterned paper bag and adorn with a pre-made bow or handmade gift tag. I like to keep such bows and tags handy for these situations. I almost always use everyday dot stickers to decorate most of my presents. You can find these dot stickers in stores such as Oficeworks (oficeworks.com.au), or Kmart (kmart.com.au), and Australian stationery brand Blank Goods (blankgoods.com.au) also has some lovely alternatives. What are some not-so-obvious items you’ve used for gift-wrapping? I’ve been known to make bows out of kitchen aluminium foil, repurpose recycled envelopes as gift bags by adding a handle and some decorative stickers, or turn a (washed) empty obento…

Cushions can instantly transform a room. Available in an infinite set of shapes, colours, patterns and textures, they’re a beautiful way to make a statement without saying a thing. Here, interior designer, The Block judge and Selling Houses Australia presenter, Shaynna Blaze shares her style tips from her latest book, Design With Colour And Style. 1/ getting started A monochromatic colour scheme is a great way to start working with your cushions. You can then add one or two tones to find out what works best with the rest of the room. If you don’t want to mix too many colours, but you also want variety, look at just one shade in a few different patterns – it’s a brilliant way to give a room interest without worrying about colour…

+ Get smart While the bright tones of toys might not fit within your ideal colour palette, choosing smart storage solutions that offer lots of space to stash extras will keep things tidy. + Add personality If the space features a study nook, make sure there’s lots of room to display your kid’s prized trinkets and toys, and pin up artworks they’ve created for a truly personal look. + Have fun You can’t have a kid’s room without colour but it’s important to find a tonal balance that suits you and your child. Bedlinen and floor rugs are great spots to work in brightness. 3 GREAT FINDS 1 Vintage Turkish rug (200cm x 300cm), $3700, Loom Rugs, loomrugs.com. 2 Sans P2 4 photograph by Dan Hocking (unframed), $2310, Otomys,…

Designed to last about 10 years, a good bed should be considered an investment, yet statistics show we’re likely to replace our cars more often than our mattresses. You may think your trusted bed is comfortable but, because deterioration tends to be gradual, you don’t realise it’s no longer doing its job. A recent study by Oklahoma State University compared the experiences of people sleeping on a nine-and-a-half-year old bed to those when they slept on a brand new mattress. They found immediate and sustained improvement in sleep quality and comfort, as well as significant reduction in stiffness and back pain. So is it time to improve your Zzzs? Here’s what you need to know. size They say bigger is better and that’s certainly true when it comes to your…

TAP DANCE For an industrial style match, the ‘A69.08.V2 Icon’ sink mixer in Tuscan Bronze is a sure bet. It’s $761 from Astra Walker, (02) 8838 5100. in top shape Bring an element of fun to the table with the bold ‘Patch’ porcelain range, the latest from Aura By Tracie Ellis. This side/tapas plate is only $19.95. Visit aurahome.com.au for a further look at the collection. BENCH PRESS Both your reds and whites are covered in this under-bench Liebherr ‘UWTes 1672’ dual-zone wine cellar, POA, andico.com.au . mould into place In keeping with its signature look of pared-back forms, Norm Architects based these ‘Hat’ lamps for Italian company Ex.t on traditional hat moulds. €132 each, ex-t.com. dream team Design studio Barber & Osgerby is the latest recruit…

Dreaming of a home with views over Sydney Harbour? There’s one thing you’ll need to take into account: when the property faces due west, your garden will be almost impossible to sit in during the heat of the late-afternoon sun. This was the problem facing the owners of a house in Rose Bay. Built in 2009, it has picture-perfect views of the Harbour Bridge that they couldn’t make the most of on a summer’s afternoon. So Matt Cantwell and his team at Secret Gardens (secretgardens.com.au) stepped in to create an outdoor area that would provide the owners with the shelter they needed. “They have a spectacular place, but at times it’s just too hot and bright to sit at the water’s edge and take in the harbour,” says Matt. There…

EAT OUT Set to be a summer hit, the terracotta ‘Bollyhood’ outdoor tandoor and pizza oven from Robert Plumb comes fully equipped with a tagine, pizza base, spatula and skewers. From $2500, (02) 9316 9066. turning point If there’s a spot on your deck or balcony begging for a feature chair, you can’t ignore Point’s ‘Hamp’ lounge armchair, $3675, Domo, (03) 9277 8888. basket case You’ll never guess these Filles Du Facteur baskets (from $40 each) are made from recycled plastic bags. Find them at Spence & Lyda, (02) 9212 6747. NATURAL STATE Treat your hands to a good scrub with this gardener soap and nail brush set, NZ$19, from paperplanestore.com . Q+A WITH… Indira Naidoo Urban garden enthusiast and author A garden should be… A space…

A friend has started an interiors blog and asked if she could feature my house. I said yes, but I’m now worried it will look terrible. Jen, Erskineville, NSW Because it absolutely will! Although it will be nothing to do with your dazzling personal style (evident even in your penmanship and taste in agony aunts), but because of the mysterious forces that govern non-professional interiors photography. The dark truth is, no matter how beautiful or expensive your wares, without the white wizardry of industry professionals, they will “read” on screen like a dusty sh * tshow of junk sitting on a chipped tray. Paintings that look straight on the wall appear vertiginously crooked on screen, new sofas sag and – not a word of a lie – I’ve seen what…

CHECK US OUT here’s what you’ll find this month at our online home 11 elegant & airy interiors Flick through our gallery of easy, breezy spaces that show the impact of refined colour palettes and natural light expert advice You can never have enough storage! Panel builder Wayd Munro directs you through options for creating storage underneath your deck. how to prep a window Check out our series of how-to videos with Panel builder Wayd Munro. renovation tips No matter what stage you’re at with your reno – from planning to the finishing touches – you’ll find expert advice, inspiring images and hard-won wisdom from fellow renovators. product guides Jump into our shop section for a gallery of the latest stylish armchairs hitting the market; plus lots more great options…

CULT CLASSIC ALESSI ‘9093’ KETTLE BY MICHAEL GRAVES The form: A conical shaped kettle in polished stainless steel with a whistle in the shape of a flying bird. What makes it special: Michael Graves, an American postmodern architect and designer, died earlier this year at the age of 80. His influence started during the early ’70s with buildings such as the Snyderman House in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and his controversial Portland Building in Oregon in 1982. Equally at home with product design, Graves created more than 150 items for the Italian homewares company Alessi over his career, with his 1985 “whistling kettle” being a bestseller for the past 30 years (it was actually Alessi’s top seller for 15 years and still ranks in the top 10). It’s the hero of…

1 Resembling the pastel swirls of Jupiter, this print anchors the zone’s colour palette. An artwork is a great starting point for a room’s scheme, so choose wisely, then pull in key pieces. Infinity: Blush print, from $279 (unframed), Middle Of Nowhere, middleofnowhere.com.au. 2 Mix pillowcases for a layered look. The dappled design of this option softens the geometric lines of the quilt cover, and the sweet tones lighten things up. ‘Synthesis’ pillowcase, $49/pair, Arro Home, arrohome.com. 3 Dreams of jetting through the stratosphere are a sure thing with this smart bunk bed. Made from Baltic birch plywood, it’s stylishly sturdy. Add a bit of imagination and you have a spaceship en route to Mars. Oeuf ‘Perch’ bunk bed, $2299, Kido Store, kidostore.com. THE STORAGE Astronaut’s helmet? Rocket booster? No,…

“Neat pleats and round edges bring an Eastern flavour” JOSEPH GARDNER, MARKET EDITOR…

1 Abigail Ahern ‘Pineapple’ wall sconce, $390, Fenton & Fenton, fentonandfenton.com.au. 2 ‘Check Out/Sweet Tart’ quilt cover, $299/queen, Kip & Co, kipandco.net.au. 3 ‘Liquid’ vase, $135, Dinosaur Designs, dinosaurdesigns.com.au. 4 Tropic artwork by Megan Weston, $5200/1.3m x 1.7m, meganweston.com.au. 5 ‘Shiny Golden’ cushion, $45.95, Zara Home, zarahome.com.au. OWNER MEGAN WESTON’S TOP ART TIP “Take one colour from your artwork and reference it somewhere else in the room – whether it be a blue cushion or a green vase – so it ties into the space without being too matchy-matchy” paint palette Megan and Dan’s home amps up the colour for a distinctive look. Clockwise from top: ‘Interior Expressions’ low sheen acrylic paint in Grey Ridge, $39.95/1L, Haymes Paint, haymes.com.au. ‘Aquaenamel’ paint in Fandangle, $50.85/1L, and ‘Weathershield’ paint in Domino, $74.95/4L,…

Who lives here: Retirees Judi, who enjoys knitting textiles, and Al, who has a love of cooking – both in their 60s. Style of house: A contemporary home built on a subdivided block in North Sydney. It boasts vaulted ceilings, is bright, airy and features smart design, especially in the entertaining areas. Timeline: Two to three years, from starting the subdivision process, planning with the architect, the interior design process, council approval, construction and decoration. Budget: From building to decoration, $1 million plus. FRESH OUTLOOK Traditionally, retirement is a time for stepping back and settling down but, for Judi and Al, traditional was never going to be on the cards. The couple, who had lived in their house for 30 years, saw this stage as the perfect opportunity to create…

1. Use your equity Equity is the value of your home minus the amount you owe. It can build up over time either because your home has risen in value or you’ve paid down your loan balance. The amount of equity you can access will depend on how much your lender will let you borrow. Of course, you need to be able to service any increase in debt, so just because you have $100k equity doesn’t mean you can borrow all of this for your renovation project. NAB’s home equity calculator at nab.com.au can help you get an idea of how much equity you’ve got. 2. Take out a building loan The benefit of this type of loan is it may allow you to draw funds from the loan progressively…

This month, we’re on the lookout for living areas with personal style and an inviting feel. Start tagging and sharing shots with us and you could win this fantastic prize! how to enter Share a pic of your living area, using both the hashtag #sharemystyleliving and the tag @insideoutmag on Instagram or Twitter This month, you could win a $2000 gift card to spend on homewares, furniture, kitchen appliances, home entertainment and travel goods, thanks to Myer enter via…

1/ Cabana This built structure is at the lower end of a waterfront garden on the NSW Central Coast and offers a bathroom and basic kitchen facilities. “It’s all about the open space and the outlook to the garden and water,” says garden designer Michael Cooke (michaelcooke.com.au). Architect Karen Burke (karenburkearchitect.com.au) designed the canopy as a cantilevered section of the roof. The fascia material is Alucobond (alucobond.com.au) and the spotted gum plywood lining was custom made for a continuous grain. 2/ Lighting This garden gets it right – illuminating the space, as well as enhancing the zone’s calm feel. Recessed downlights are set in pairs 20mm apart, and the spotlights are adjustable. ‘Panorama Vaucluse’ LED downlight, from $160 each, and ‘Panorama Noosa’ LED spot, from $120 each, Tovo Lighting, tovolighting.com.au.…

HARVEY NORMAN Get your beauty sleep in style with the ‘Ayre’ queen bed, priced at $1899, from Harvey Norman. For a statement piece that perfectly suits your bedroom, the look-at-me upholstered headboard with button detailing can be customised with your choice of fabric. Just add crisp, patterned bedlinen to complete the look, such as the ‘Comme White’ cotton sateen set by Designers Choice as seen here. For a further look at the range, visit harveynorman.com.au BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE Light up your world with an on-trend concrete pendant lamp, like this Home Design ‘Bazzano’ pendant light, $59. The bold industrial-style light is a neutral grey with a pop of lush gold inside and has a timeless black and white cloth-covered suspension cable. Try hanging three pendant lights in a row over a…

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‘Me Too’ pendant light Designer: Paul Townsin “Concrete is like a living being,” says Paul, who undertakes a ‘hands-on’ process to create this lamp. With a hand-cast concrete shade and cold-rolled steel frame, ‘Me Too’ represents fine craftsmanship and smart design. The light started life as a floor and table lamp and Paul – smitten with the combination of porous concrete and a warm glow – toiled to perfect his creation. “The concrete is hand mixed to a ratio that took me two years to get right,” says the Adelaide designer. “The moment you relax with the concrete, it throws your efforts back in your face – but the best part of the concrete is its blemishes.” Every ‘Me Too’ pendant lamp features unique pores and veins, which the light…

Joseph Gardner is our market editor and resident expert at highlighting great products and trends. You can see his picks of the best rocking chairs on page 35. Q Should I go with a round dining table or a rectangular one? Tama via email Consider how many people you wish to seat at the table. A circular table is a good solution for small spaces and squeezing in some extra place settings is easier, because it has no sharp corners (this is also a benefit for homes with kids). I’d suggest a round design with a pedestal base, such as the Karimoku New Standard ‘Colour Wood’ table (right, $2750, stylecraft.com.au), for extra leg room. With larger round tables, reaching the centre for food can be dificult, so a circular shape…

Gift giving is such an important part of Japanese culture that it should come as no surprise to learn that there is a lot of attention paid to wrapping gifts beautifully. Bookstore shelves are full of wrapping tutorials and almost every shop offers a gift-wrapping service. Spend some time here and you’ll soon find yourself involved with this special ritual. More often than not, I’ve planned the wrapping before I’ve even bought the gift. have fun! IDEA 1 posca & pompoms Take a plain-coloured piece of paper and use a Posca marker (or marker of your choice) to draw a design onto the paper. Try not to agonise over making the drawing too neat or perfect, as you’ll only see sections of the paper once your gift is wrapped. If…

Ah, the spare room. For those of us lucky enough to have one, it’s an office, guest bedroom, junk space and wardrobe, all in one. It’s the unloved child of a home, the shameful zone with the door firmly shut when friends come over. I get it – we all need a place to pile our stuff in – but the spare room is never just a study or just a bedroom. It’s a space that needs to serve a variety of functions seamlessly. A guest room, office and storage area are the biggest asks, but how do we merge the three together in the one room? The answer: pick one main purpose and build the room around it. Here’s how. study first, bedroom second 1/ If the room is…

Sure, it’s a practical zone that will attract all manner of shoes, coats, shopping totes and mail, but don’t miss the decorating opportunity an entry offers. It’s the first point of your home where you can set the style tone.And it can be as easy as placing a shapely coat rack or console table, or hanging a striking pendant light. Or you could go for a chair, an artwork or smooth vessels – or all three, as seen in this Melbourne home. Turn to page 94 to see more of this apartment’s sophisticated style.…

+ To create a plant wall, buy matte plastic pots and powder-coated shelf brackets. Drill three holes on the top rim of the pots, keeping a triangle’s axis points in mind. Thread clear picture hanging cord through to hang the pot from the brackets. + Choose plants that are hardy and don’t need too much water or frequent re-potting. I like epiphytic plants and my favourites are the rhipsalis and hoya species – they’re sculptural, trailing and will survive in both low and bright light conditions. Contrast these with a few large-leaf plants like monstera, philodendron, and elkhorn or staghorn ferns. + Keep your plants in their original pots and place them on a plastic saucer turned upside down inside the hanging pot to prevent them sitting in water. Use…

being too trendy Glass splashbacks, leather pulls, glossy cabinets… Who knows whether they will stand the test of time. But one thing’s for sure, being right on trend will mean having to spend plenty in the near future, unless you want to live in a time-capsule home that is forever 2015. “My advice is to keep reminding yourself of your own basic comforts and pleasures,” says Andrew. “For example, a beautiful door handle that fits snug in your hand, or an intimate study nook with soft natural lighting – once you get these right, they tend to never go out of fashion. If you want to make a trend statement, the best way to do it is with paint, which will only cost you a few bucks once you’ve decided…

SOAK IN Splash out on the new ‘Sunstone 1800’ bathtub from Caroma. This chic bath is made for total relaxation with subtle curves and a matte finish. It’s $4145 – visit caroma.com.au for more details. in the bag Keep your Sunday finest looking fresh with ‘The Max’ garment bag. It’s made from canvas and trimmed with leather so clothes stay nice and crisp, even when you’re on the move. Find it at Sagitine for $145, sagitine.com. PATTERN PLAY Draw a sense of frivolity into your hard-working zone with the graphic design of the ‘Raakel’ bath towel, $72, Marimekko, marimekko.com . MY BATHROOM... Melissa Bonney Director, The Design Hunter My bathroom is a place of… Rest and rejuvenation, a place of solitude in a very busy house! My…

Blur your garden’s boundaries by taking a tiered approach to planting. In this case, a gentle gradient starts its rise from the groundcover that meets the lawn – which includes carissa ‘Desert Star’, agave and rosemary – and continues sloping upwards to the neatly trimmed hedge.A row of olive trees extends to the sky for a final flourish.Turn the page to see more of this harbourside garden.…

1 SUNKEN RETREAT A hard-working garden ready for fun, function and relaxation Garden designer: Dean Herald at Rolling Stone Landscapes (rollingstonelandscapes.com). Style of project: A year-round outdoor entertaining paradise. A few steps down from the home’s outdoor kitchen, this sunken lounge is part of a multi-zoned garden in the Sydney suburb of Gordon. The change in levels ensures a feeling of privacy and defined spaces. For year-round use and comfort, an integrated wood-burning fireplace sits within a masonry wall clad with stacked stone panels. Forming the seating is a rendered, painted masonry structure topped with merbau timber, which matches the surrounding decking. To soften the lines, a Japanese box hedge grows behind the seating. Lighting comes from the adjacent outdoor kitchen area, with a spike light highlighting the tree on…

Brunch with friends is one of life’s great pleasures. From fresh fruits to a decadent banana bread to top produce on charred toast, it’s one of those meals that’s best kept simple but stylish. Not surprisingly, more and more cafes are expanding the breakfast window, and one in particular that’s made brunch its signature is The Boathouse on Sydney’s North Shore. Andrew Goldsmith and Pip Robb first opened The Boathouse Palm Beach in 2008, then teamed up with nutritionist Michele Chevalley Hedge to open The Boathouse Balmoral Beach (pictured) in 2013. Both venues, now joined by a third on Shelly Beach, are known for a casual beachy aesthetic – the perfect foil for their five-star waterfront locations. You can take a leaf out of their book by entertaining your friends…

EURO TRIP Woody P might not sound like an Italian name, but its menu has a strong Euro accent. Eades&Bergman created the pared-back fit-out for this Melbourne venue. For more details, visit woodyp.com.au. local icon You can enjoy a cherry jam lamington or pavlova inspired by the architecture at Bennelong. It’s located at the Sydney Opera House and designed by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer. Call (02) 9240 8000. ASIAN TWIST  Ferrero Rocher spring rolls and roasted banana panna cotta hit sweet notes at Adelaide’s Kangkong bar: kangkong.com.au. 3 GREAT FINDS Q+A WITH… Éric Kayser Author and baker Do you recall early baking experiences? I remember doing my first apple pie. It was so nice, because I could take the dough, put apple in, put it in the oven. This was my…

a-c Aeria Country Floors (02) 9975 7883, aeria.com.au. Aura By Tracie Ellis 1300 304 269, aurahome.com.au. Beautiful Spaces – Inside & Out (02) 9310 7776, beautiful-spaces.com.au. BYMR 1300 527 277, bymr.com.au. Cafe Culture + Insitu (02) 9699 8577, cafeculture insitu.com.au. Castle castleandthings.com.au. Country Road 1800 801 911, countryroad.com.au. Cult 1300 768 626, cultdesign.com.au. d-f D.Vine Scapes 0423 670 735, dvinescapes.com. Designstuff (03) 9592 2960, designstuff.com.au. Dinosaur Designs (02) 9698 3500, dinosaurdesigns.com.au. Domo (02) 8354 6222, domo.com.au. Dulux 132 525, dulux.com.au. Euroluce (02) 9356 9900, euroluce.com.au. Fenton & Fenton (03) 9533 2323, fentonand fenton.com.au. Francalia (02) 9948 4977, francalia.com.au. Freedom 1300 135 588, freedom.com.au. Fritz Hansen fritzhansen.com. g-i Garden Life (02) 9517 3633, gardenlife.com.au. Great Dane (03) 9682 2777, greatdane furniture.com. Haymes Paint 1800 033 431, haymespaint.com.au. Hilary Herrmann hilary herrmann.com.au.…