Western Australia Home Design + Living

FROM THE EDITOR Over the last 18 months, our homes have gone from a simple place to sleep at night, to our offices, restaurants, theatres, gyms, schools and much, much more. Having a comfortable and functional abode has never been more essential than it is today, so many homeowners are taking the time to transform their houses into their own personal haven, with an abundance of added luxuries. This issue #17 of Western Australia Home Design + Living embraces change and steps boldly into a new decade with confidence. For the new homeowners out there, purchasing a property in need of a renovation can be a daunting prospect, so we asked our industry professionals all the hard questions. For a start, if your home is heritage listed it can be tricky…

The latest news from the local industry SCAN TO VIEW ADDITIONAL PROJECTS ONLINE SCAN FOR INSPIRATION The Western Australia Home Design + Living Magazine team is excited to announce that QR codes will now be featured throughout every publication. Each unique code will take you directly to our websites, unlocking exclusive online content as well as hundreds of projects, articles, and news pieces from previous issues! With links back to social media and company websites, scanning any of the QR codes within these pages makes every talented builder, designer and industry professional easily accessible to all of our readers. Learn more about their practices, and areas serviced, and explore a portfolio of quality projects that showcase their expertise and range of skills. Most smartphones have in-built scanners in their cameras,…

EXTRACTING THE BAD AND LEAVING THE GOOD Schweigen is proud to offer Australians one of the quietest and most energy-efficient air extraction systems available on today’s market: the Schweigen Silent Exhaust Fan. Exhaust fans are an essential part of any home, particularly the bathroom, which tends to be the wettest room due to the moisture left behind by steam. By extracting this steam from the air, exhaust fans ensure mould and mildew don’t grow, improving air quality and extending the life of your home fixtures, particularly timber and paint. The best exhaust fans are ducted out into the atmosphere rather than the ceiling cavity, and Schweigen’s Silent Exhaust Fan is no exception. Since hot steam condenses as it meets the cooler air in your roof, causing dampness and eventually mould,…

HOT THINGS HAPPENING AT DOTMALL Home to Perth’s barbecue and heating supplies, Dotmall is proud to announce that its Hot Things BBQ School has become so popular that the team has created a new website for it – where barbecue novices and experts alike can explore class dates and times and make a booking for one of Perth’s barbecue scene’s must-try experiences. Whether you want to brush up on the essentials, learn more about the ‘low and slow’ method of barbecuing, or pursue the smoky wonders of wood pellet grills, Hot Things BBQ School can help students of all skill levels master their barbecue. Classes are run by Texan Barbecue Pitmaster Brian Gray, who has been cooking American-style barbecue professionally from a very young age. At Hot Things BBQ School,…

Room For More Taking inspiration from studio apartments, most new homes and renovations built this side of the millennium proudly showcase an open floorplan, where multiple living spaces, from the kitchen to the lounge room, are connected to form one spacious area. Kirrily Ireland catches up with Cara and Matthew Ford, managing directors of Ford Building Co., to discuss the benefits of designing open-plan homes that provide maximal flow and ease of living, plus other ways homeowners can create a sense of separation between spaces without putting up walls. By Kirrily Ireland IT’S ALL CONNECTED When asked how popular open-plan homes have become, the Ford’s attest, “It’s been the go-to design for families and designers for years.” There’s certainly no wonder why; with their ability to combine communal areas within…

DULUX COLOUR Forecast 2021 REDEFINE Dulux’s Colour Forecast for 2021 asks homeowners across Australia to redefine their homes, which have nurtured us throughout this year of unprecedented uncertainty. Bringing muted tones across aptly named palettes– Retreat, Reset, and Nourish – 2021 looks to be the year where reconnection to the home begins. Here, Western Australia Home Design + Living seeks to understand how tones and textures can redefine and reconnect you to your domestic space. By Natasha Brennfleck The home is now the epicentre of daily life, transitioning into the place where work, rest, and play all occur. It is for this reason that the Dulux Colour Forecast of 2021 is so important. It allows homeowners a chance to reinvent their spaces after the year of change. “We need flexible…