Indice dei contenuti per January 2016 in Inside Out

Reading, cooking, swimming, repeat. That’s the sum total of my summer holidays planned. The beach might change – perhaps a little tootle down the coast to see my parents and a couple of friends – as will the reading material, but the basic format won’t. For me, that’s the beauty of summer holidays. I don’t tend to plan anything in particular, just letting the long, lazy days roll on and on. What day is it? The only thing I’ve realised I’m missing is a hammock. I’m not normally the hanging type, but after seeing the ideal set-up on page 70 (beware: only turn to it if you’re ready to go a soft shade of coastal-rural green), I’m a convert. Beautiful pool to one side, rolling hills to the other. Sigh.…

CHECK US OUT here’s what you’ll find this month at our online home create your own summer-ready entertaining area Take a look at our gallery of top designs to inspire your outdoor dining zone 1 bed, 3 ways Panel stylist Lisa Koehler shows how easy it is to give your bed a style update product guides Jump into our shop section for the latest and greatest products for all your home’s spaces – indoors and out! And retail-therapy options, too. expert advice Find 5 easy ways to create a breezy beach-inspired home that’s made for sunny days and balmy nights. # iohideandseat Do you love a puzzle? Just for a bit of fun, it’s the interiors version of Where’s Wally? with mini iconic designer chairs. Can you find the…

‘Monarch’ table DESIGNER: Nathan Goldsworthy of Goldsworthy Studio What do you think about when designing an outdoor table? “The material is certainly the main challenge, but there is a definite visual shift that takes place – it’s surprising how pieces can look out of place when they move outdoors,” says Auckland- based designer Nathan. His ‘Monarch’ table (above) stands as an elegant piece for in-home and in-garden use, but mastering the materials is key to the table’s success. “The legs are made from raw aluminium, going through extruding, folding, hardening and anodising processes, so there’s a lot to manage to ensure each step is undertaken correctly,” says Nathan. And when all these elements come together the ‘Monarch’ certainly has a regal quality. From NZ$1245, goldsworthystudio.com. ‘Picnic’ table DESIGNERS:…

Lisa Koehler is the interior decorator on our renovation specialists Panel (for more on the Panel, turn to page 102). Here, she suggests a dining zone solution. Q Our dining table and floorboards are not the same but not different enough and don’t quite ‘go’ together. A rug would break it up, but we have a two-year-old and cleaning it would be a nightmare. Any suggestions? Ellie Scarf via Facebook The key is a connecting element to link the two tones and to create a focus that will lead your eye to a point of interest – the dining chair is a great option in this case. Adding a white chair will break up the different timber tones. Try the ‘No.18’ chair in White with natural sock detail (right, from…

the tally Storage panels $153Cabinet fronts $539Splashback $700Benchtop $3200Shelf backing $168Pendant light $500Tap $159Island benchtop $479Stools $780Flooring $510 TOTAL $7188* 1/ Storage unit This custom-made double-sided joinery in duck egg blue houses the fridge and forms a neat divider between the kitchen and adjoining study nook. (There’s also a linen cupboard on the other side.) Easycraft ‘EasyVJ’ primed MDF wall lining, $26.48/900mm x 1200mm x 9mm panel, Bunnings Warehouse, bunnings.com.au; painted in ‘Wash & Wear 101 Barrier Technology’ paint in Restless Sea, Dulux, $46.45/1L, dulux.com.au. 2/ High-gloss cabinet fronts With a modern yet timeless feel, the all-white cabinetry also adds to the sense of space. The ones overhead feature built-in recessed finger pulls, with the shark-nose edges of the bottom cupboards also ensuring clean lines. ‘AR Plus’ laminate in Warm…

cheat sheet Who lives here: Photographer Emilie Vercruysse; her husband, David de Behr, head of global events at power company Aggreko; daughters Rosie Lou and Miu, and a baby due at time of print; plus the family goldfish, Blubje. Style of house: A ’30s dairy warehouse in the Belgian city of Ghent, which is now a modern loft-style house with three bedrooms and a photo studio. The renovation took five years to complete. The first phase was demolishing the back section to create a new kitchen and dining zone, living area and David’s ofice. 1 lofty heights After their first visit in July 2007, Emilie and David (pictured) knew this former dairy warehouse had the potential to become their new family home. This far rear section of the property was…

hook & ledge by Daniel Emma TIME 120 minutes Daniel To and Emma Aiston both trained as industrial designers and founded their design studio Daniel Emma in 2008 in Adelaide, after working in London for, among others, Marc Newson. Their designs are guided by simple geometrical forms and have many references to their native land. They achieved worldwide renown with ‘D.E.’, a collection of attractive desk items. In 2010, they won the Bombay Sapphire Award, Australia’s most important design prize. Following their motto about making things that are “just nice,” this Australian design couple created a ledge that is as plain as possible and yet highly remarkable. As in their prize-winning desk items, they employ exclusively geometric forms. Hook & Ledge consists of a hook module and a small ledge.…

When it comes to thinking about your garden’s boundary, you want a fence that can provide safety without bringing a ‘Fort Knox’ feel.This fence, featuring in a collaborative project between Woods Bagot and Hecker Guthrie, is made up of transparent panels on a rendered concrete base. It forms a sturdy barrier while creating a feature of greenery. The added element of the hedge draws in texture for a vibrant look, too. For more on fencing solutions, turn the page.…

Q+A WITH… Jake Stone Director, Jake Stone Design What do you think a garden should offer? A garden should be whatever you want and require it to be. Whether it’s a quiet place for solitude and reflection or a wonderland in which to watch your children grow, it comes down to individual needs. The pinnacle to any garden, though, is that it draws you to it during your spare time, which is usually offered by creative planting. What are three things to consider in planning a small-space garden? The three basic principles are form, colour and texture. Be careful not to overcomplicate the design. My personal design tip is to divide the space into thirds and work from there. With colour, the use of tones for hardscaping provides the perfect…

GO WEST For the West Village pub, Alexander &Co. has transformed a century-old Sydney building, creating interiors that are as modern as the menu (which serves kimchi poutine). Visit west villagesydney.com.au. GOOD START Don’t feel too guilty about this treat – Origin Chocolate is Fairtrade, organic, dairy-free and vegan-friendly. Visit originchocolate.com.au . star return Expect David Thompson’s version of Bangkok in Perth when the acclaimed chef opens his first Australian restaurant in 14 years. Long Chim is part of the new State Buildings complex. Visit longchimperth.com for details. 3 GREAT FINDS Smoked sea salt, $7.95/100g, smokeand spice.com.au. Falksalt crystal salt flakes, $7.50/125g, simonjohnson.com. Sea salt flakes, $8.65/250g, tasmanseasalt.com. Q+A WITH… Mike McEnearney Chef and cookbook author What ingredients are you experimenting with? Forbes’ peaches, wonderful cherries from…

ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: LIANA HAKIM. PAINT COLOUR MAY VARY ON APPLICATION. ANGELA WEARS TEE AND SHORTS, JULIETTE HOGAN, JULIETTEHOGAN.COM. PLANT STAND AND ‘PATCH’ CUSHION, COLLECTED, COLLECTED.CO.NZ…

creative vision Rugs become works of art in this range from Moooi Moooi’s venture into flooring has us in a flutter.The collection of rugs features high-definition prints – produced through new technology – of designs by the likes of Front, Bertjan Pot and Studio Job.The inspired motifs vary from kaleidoscopic graphics to pencil scribbles.This floral rug by Marcel Wanders is reminiscent of a traditional oil painting, and will bring any space to life beautifully. Moooi Carpets ‘Eden Queen’ rug, $4425, Space Furniture, spacefurniture.com.au.…

THE STATS What: Simply Grove Who: Kirsten Grove, interior stylist Where: simplygrove.com Started: December 2007 You’ll find: 100 per cent interior design from seasonal decorating to creating stylish kids’ rooms – “anything from how to style your living space to projects that I’ve personally done”, says Kirsten. Do you view your own home as a way to experiment with your ideas for your job or is it a place to take a break from work? My house has become a little refuge for me. It’s where I experiment with colour, art and textures. Most of the time, it falls on the backburner; but when I can focus on it, I love to attempt things that I can’t necessarily do at a client’s home. I also love my neighbourhood in Boise,…

1 Let the bright colours and fun patterns of your kid’s clothes shine with an open wardrobe. Warm timber complements the space’s natural tones and the silhouette adds a bit of flair to functional storage. ‘Monty’ dress-up stand, from $200, Monty Tribe, montytribe.com.au. 2 Let your little one bring his imagination to life with a targeted art zone. The drawer keeps coloured pencils safe after cataloguing favourite dinosaurs. We Do Wood ‘Geo’s Table’ desk, $499, Designstuff, designstuff.com.au. 3 Though walking with dinosaurs is a dream that will never be realised, this wallpaper will bring them to life in a different way. The muted earthy tones stop the room looking loud and offer a hint of nostalgia, too. ‘Dino’ wallpaper, £65/10m roll, Sian Zeng, sianzeng.com. THE STORAGE Open shelving lets kids…

WALLPAPER Wallpaper has made the mother of all comebacks. The bolder types, such as a jungle print or shibori, can add a burst of flavour to a room, while softer treatments, such as grasscloth, will bring a luxe feel. Choosing the right wallpaper can be a daunting task, but all you need to do is start with the question: “What do I want from my walls?” If you’re after crazy amounts of colour, go for it – just pare back your furniture and decor. If you’re after texture without creating a new focal point, opt for a subtle paper, and spice up the space with striking furniture elements and accessories. There are beautiful options on the market including this ‘Plissé’ design from Wall&decò (left, wallanddeco.com). Wall Candy Wallpaper (wallcandywallpaper.com.au) and…

cheat sheet Who lives here: Isabelle Dubois-Bettan Dumée, owner of French interiors store Les Petites Emplettes (lespetitesemplettes.com); her husband, Hubert; and their three daughters, Augustine, Lilou and Pimprenette; plus their pooch. Style of house: A 12th-century chateau in the west of France. Founder of French interiors store Les Petites Emplettes [Small Store], Isabelle Dubois-Bettan Dumée and her husband, Hubert, had long harboured a dream to leave behind the noise and chaos of their home in the French capital.“Like all good Parisians, we had a hankering for something green,” says Hubert.“We were looking for something not too big; something that we could keep the shell and just reshape a little,” adds Isabelle. The couple were holidaying in the Charente region in the west of France when they stumbled upon this decrepit…

How do you make a small room feel spacious? Of all the interior design conundrums, this is the one most homeowners face. Sure, there are the obvious things to try – bringing in natural light, choosing neutral tones and discovering the space-savvy ways of a few strategically placed mirrors – but it’s how you make all these elements work together that is the key to success. With the help of our Panel interior stylist Lisa Koehler, we’ve uncovered the 10 features you need to consider to bring a spacious feel to a room of petite proportions. 1 flooring Multiple flooring styles serve to define spaces but can also make a small room feel even smaller. “One type of flooring flowing from one area to the next creates an uninterrupted flow,…

Confused about what you can and can’t do? Here’s a quick guide to the basics WALLS You can paint and paper your walls, but for anything else – from cutting holes to mounting your TV or artwork to removing walls altogether – you’ll need permission to ensure you aren’t interfering with noise insulation and the building’s structural integrity. FLOORING Replacing carpets isn’t usually a problem, but check about floorboards as most stratas have strict by-laws to protect your downstairs neighbours from listening to you clomping around in your high heels. KITCHEN AND BATHROOM You’re free to replace kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities. For anything that may cause a leak, such as tiling or changing the location of pipes, you’ll need prior approval. WINDOWS AND DOORS Any ‘boundary’ entrances – such…

Before getting excited about what your fence might look like, you need to understand its purpose. Do you want it to provide privacy? Add street appeal? Limit noise? Keep out the rabbits? This will affect your choice of materials and design. Consider also any restrictions concerning the style and height of the fence that may be applicable in your local area. Some fences may even need a development application – check your local council website for guidelines. And, remember, it’s the first thing your guests will see when they come to your house, so don’t be a skinflint! 1 metal Metal fencing can be a beauty. Traditional Victorian fencing is made from heavy wrought iron that can be rust-prone, but most reproductions are powder-coated steel or aluminium, which offer minimal…

Whether you want to create a welcoming facade, entertain in style or simply enjoy relaxing in your outside spaces, keeping your home’s exteriors looking fresh is a must. Luckily, this is easier than ever with the new British Paints ‘Paint & Prime Exterior’ range. Designed to be as easy to apply as possible, it saves you time as it can be painted directly onto the majority of external surfaces without an undercoat. Most bare surfaces require just two coats, while one coat is enough when painting over a similar colour. It’s also formulated to withstand harsh Australasian conditions and comes with a 25-year guarantee. Available in two bases designed to enhance a broad array of tints – the White base for neutral shades and Extra Bright for richer colours –…

in our February issue Whether you’re a renter or a renovator, you can give your home an easy revamp with our nail-free decorating guide, full of style ideas for display and storage. on sale January 21…

I’ve found a coffee table I absolutely love on a US website that doesn’t deliver to Australia. I’ve been burned before so I’m wondering, what’s the best way to get it here? Kathryn, Burwood, Vic Kathryn. I need you to imagine, for a moment, everyone who loves and cares about you as well as this agony aunt, who has never met you and only works Tuesdays, sitting in a circle in your living room, awkwardly cradling mugs of hot tea in our laps for lack of an obvious place to put them, and looking at you with expressions of deep concern.This is your intervention. There is no judgment here, Kathryn. Only love and a desperate desire to get you well.To see you contributing to society again by buying things in…

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THE COOLEST THING WE’VE SEEN LATELY The high point of market editor @joseph_gardner’s recent trip to New York? His visit to the @apparatusstudio showroom. The brand’s designs can be found locally via @criteriacollection: criteriacollection.com.au. CULT CLASSIC ‘VEGA’ CHAIR AND OTTOMAN BY JASPER MORRISON The form: A chair and ottoman on a tubular steel base with rounded cushions. What makes them special: Jasper Morrison is one of the most well-known contemporary British designers and first came to prominence with accessory and furniture designs for brands such as Cappellini, Vitra and Magis in the ’90s. ‘Vega’ for Artifort is an early design prior to Morrison finding fame with work such as the ‘Air’ chair for Magis. ‘Vega’, designed in ’97, shows Morrison reducing its form to ultimate simplicity, with a nod to…

Were you creative as a young kid? Michael: I don’t like to boast but I won a Santa Claus drawing competition when I was five years old, so I’ve always enjoyed drawing with pencils. George: My favourite subject throughout school was visual arts. My Year 12 major artwork won an award and was displayed in the David Jones corner window as part of Artexpress. You’re from Sydney – what inspired your time in London? Michael: London was the perfect place to launch – our first taste of this was at London Design Festival, where we showcased our work at the Tent London design show. George was actually eight months pregnant during all this with our son Frankie, and this was one of our main reasons for returning to Australia. Tell…

1 ‘Pala’ chair, from $795, Nomi, nomi.com.au. This seat comes flat-packed for efficient shipping. 2 ‘Marle Tuck’ rug, from $367/sqm, Armadillo&Co, armadillo-co.com. Made from natural and sustainable fibres, this handmade rug is also created under fair work practices. 3 Facteur Céleste ‘Taaba’ bowl, $45, Spence & Lyda, (02) 9212 6747. A bowl handwoven by a community of women in Burkina Faso from retrieved plastic bags. 4 ‘Indigo’ pendant lights, from $390 each, Marz Designs, marzdesigns.com. These locally designed and manufactured lights feature hand-dyed blue-tinted beads for a unique feature. ‘Slab’ chair, $599.95, Page Thirty Three, pagethirtythree.com. A locally designed chair crafted from sustainable 6 Rwandan ‘Peace’ basket, $85, After Online, afteronline.com.au. The sales of this woven basket directly support the makers in rural villages of Rwanda and their community. 7…

FRENCH CLASSICISM VS MID-CENTURY MODERN FRENCH CLASSICISM Manifesto: Marie Antoinette reincarnated as soft furnishings and objets d’art. STRENGTHS: From Chanel to camembert, antipodeans have always been powerless in the face of French style, and it’s no different chez vous . Why? Quite simply, if it looks foreign and expensive, we’ll take one of everything. ACHILLES HEEL: This is a look that could veer into ‘nanna’ territory, combined with a clear and present danger of setting alight your petticoats on the candelabra. Exercise caution on both counts. WEAPON OF CHOICE: Nestled among all that floral frou-frou is a moodiness that hints at a much darker heart to this style. That Parisian attitude wins every time, and doesn’t even care. MID-CENTURY MODERN Manifesto: Forever enjoying the spirit of…

cheat sheet Who lives here: Stay-at-home mum Yvonn; her husband, David, who runs his own technology business; and their daughters Matilda, 4, and Frida, 2. The family have three chickens named Heidi, Lotta and Gretchen. Style of house: A five-bedroom 1970s double-brick home in the hills behind Byron Bay, which has been rendered and covered with cedar cladding. The renovation of the house took two years to complete. Meeting in the Byron Bay post office eight years ago set Yvonn and David on a course that neither of them expected.Yvonn was visiting Australia from Germany and David, who was living in the area at the time, was in town running errands.“We were married two years later,” says Yvonn.“The post office manager who sent our wedding invitations loved the fact that…

Who lives here: Sara and Matthew Bienias, their two-year-old daughter, Emma, and pet fish, OJ. Style of house: A Victorian terrace in the Melbourne inner-city suburb of Brunswick East. Pre-reno, the home was a clumsily arranged maze of bedrooms and living rooms and a no-you-can’t-swing-that-catin-here kitchen. Now, the home is charmingly modern, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an internal courtyard. “It took 12 months to get plans through council, and the demolition and build took a total of 16 months,” says Sara. The budget for the revamp was around $500k. CHANGE OF PACE They say you shouldn’t renovate before you’ve lived in a home for more than 12 months. So, after enduring seven years in this badly designed Victorian terrace, it’s safe to assume Sara and Matthew Bienias knew…

When the Panel visited Taras Misko and Alison Cook, and their children, Saskia, 10, and Rafael, 2, back in October last year, they were mid-way through a renovation of their double-fronted, Federation-style bungalow in Sydney’s inner west. The home’s tiny bathroom was woefully inadequate for the growing family of four. As the only bathroom in the house, Taras and Alison wanted something timeless with great ventilation and a high-quality finish. So what happened next? Here, Taras shares the renovation journey. Panel advice “I suggest going for a wall-mounted sink or pedestal basin to create extra space” – Lisa Koehler, interior decorator. The solution “Lisa was right about the vanity and we took her advice. We wall-mounted the cabinet and the sink. It really does give the space a much bigger…

MY KITCHEN… Adele Winteridge Director, Foolscap Studio My kitchen is a place of... Exploration and speed. Everything happens quickly and in a flurry of energy, colour and creativity. The only day I get to spend more than an hour or so in my kitchen is on a Sunday, when I can relax and cook exploring ingredients, recipes and cooking techniques to share and enjoy with friends and family. In my kitchen, I couldn’t live without… My Le Creuset pots and pans. The most overlooked design element of a kitchen is… The pantry. Space is at a premium in a pantry – you need elements such as good spice storage, narrow shelves for access and visibility, and lighting integrated into shelving to see what you are working with. Visit…