Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2021 i Inside Out

Nothing is as I thought it would be. In my youth, particularly my 20s (when all of our style indicators are set in place), it was the 1990s and, like everyone around me at the time, I was mad for a type of Japanese-style industrial minimalism. It was a thing. The slicker the better, as I believed that good design required a generous dash of chilly austerity. And so I thought that my own kitchen style was set. But things change and my worship at the altar of minimalism started to erode as soon as I started to cook properly. All the prepping, ritual and messy alchemy that goes into conjuring slow and delicious lunches didn’t feel right on a cold, sleek workbench. I yearned for generous, colourful French cookware,…

FRENCH DOORS VEER TOWARDS SHEERS Classic french doors bring versatility to any room, allowing light in and people through. But you don’t always want natural light flooding in – so what’s the best way to dress them? While soft, billowing curtains are a tried-and-true option, an alternative is privacy sheers, says Luxaflex Window Fashions spokesperson Neale Whitaker. “Products such as Luxaflex’s Luminette Sheers have an elegant vertical design that can be completely drawn to one side to provide a smooth flow to the outside.” Privacy sheers work well with large expanses of glass, so you can use them for floor-to-ceiling windows as well as french doors. “They’re a good choice if you want the look of a curtain but the functionality of a blind,” adds Vera Meharg, marketing communications manager…

CHEAT SHEET Who lives here The Casa is guest accommodation owned by Suzy and Nick O’Rourke, together with Kylie and Paul Govers of PWG Constructions. Style of home A 1990s mud-brick and cedar structure that originally functioned as an art gallery, located on a huge block in NSW’s Kangaroo Valley. The renovation began in July 2020 and was finished by April 2021. There’s no place like home is a phrase that evokes feelings of comfort and living in the moment surrounded by love and laughter. That was the sentiment driving all the design decisions for the renovation of a weary mud-brick art gallery and cottage in NSW’s Kangaroo Valley, setting them on a journey to serene multi-function guest accommodation. Surrounded by picturesque landscape and rugged escarpment, the old treasure became…

the bathroom Small-format Japanese ceramic tiles provide a simple backdrop for the vanity and opalescent light shade in this original space, where the terrazzo continues to take centre stage. contacts Lara Ette Design + Decoration is at laraettedesign.com. The builder was Lifestyle Building & Maintenance at lifestylebm.com.au the laundry In the laundry, a pocket door conceals a washer/dryer stack and a cupboard below the bench stores laundry baskets. The side table made from leftover terrazzo is a custom piece by Lara Ette. the details V-groove panels bring the texture and neutral tones allow the statement terrazzo to pop. The upper timber cabinets and brass finishes generate warmth. GET THE LOOK…

Tucked away behind an inner-Sydney terrace, this garden by landscape designer Adam Robinson and architect Jason Gibney has echoes of the Mediterranean, both European and North African, in its numerous levels and lush plantings. Tropical palms rub shoulders with olive trees and trailing rosemary, and hardy succulents are thriving in the sun-soaked location. But the pièce de résistance is the U-shaped seating area atop the property’s double garage, where the owners and co can lie back and soak it all in. Turn the page to see more.…

LOCAL ART SEEING COUNTRY Australian textile brand Willie Weston works with Indigenous artists through Indigenous-owned art centres to develop divine prints and patterns for their fabrics and wallpapers. The latest range, Durrmu, is a visual exploration of the textures of traditional weaving and dot painting. WILLIEWESTON.COM LIFE OF DESIGN WE’RE BLOWN AWAY BY ROBERT PLUMB’S AWESOME NEW COLLECTION. HERE ARE OUR TOP THREE PICKS: STYLE MOMENT STAY-CATION National Art School graduate Clare Wigney collaborated with Lee Matthews for the Resort 22 collection, showcasing a playful use of shape and scale in androgynous new designs. The Edie mini dress in Pink Marigold, $599, is a summer essential. LEEMATTHEWS.COM.AU garden tools With a bronze tool head, copper ferrule and hardwood timber handle, each piece of this set is almost too pretty to…

If you haven’t yet heard of St Rose, now is the time to get acquainted. Recently nominated as a finalist for Indie Fragrance of the Year – one of the industry’s top honours for olfactory works of art – at the Fragrance Foundation Awards, founder Belinda Smith is making big waves in the world of scent. “The St Rose journey started from my own experience of hunting for something I couldn’t find. There were very few clean and transparent fragrance brands on the market that also appealed to my preference for artisanal perfumes,” she says. Founded by Belinda in 2018, the St Rose collection currently consists of six gender-neutral eau de parfums that contain 97 per cent natural – and 80 per cent organic – ingredients that are cruelty-free and…

Surrounded by gorgeous trees and tropical greenery, this once dark and dreary home has been radically opened up. The dining zone is now bathed in light from the soaring new void above, while the tiled floor stretching out past the parameters of the house ensures a good connection to the garden and pool beyond, hinted at by the wall-hung Blue Garden print by Andrea Edwards (from $189 through Left Bank Art Group). Turn the page for more details.…

“At times, this project was overwhelming because of house’s size and its extensive grounds. Renovating an older home in a rural setting with a tight timeline and budget is a recipe for something to go wrong. We had contingencies for everything, but there are always things you didn’t consider. For example, we had to replace the entire septic system and do a lot of extra plumbing work, which we hadn’t budgeted for. Also, being based in Sydney, we weren’t on site all the time, so decisions were sometimes made by the trades without consulting us, which wasn’t ideal.” “ONE OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES WAS SCALE”SUZY O’ROURKE, OWNER…

They say that ideas come from curiosity. A case in point is this mountain-hugging home in Cape Town, owned by Jonty and Lee-Ann Olmesdahl. The effortlessly stylish duo, both fashion designers, admit the prime muse for the house has been their annual family adventures to Morocco, Peru, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Japan over the past two decades. The result is a home that has evolved with the couple and their daughter Phoenix as they’ve filled it with additions to mark their travel experiences and curiosity for other cultures. When they bought the property in 2008, Jonty and Lee-Ann had a vision for a simple space that maximised the vistas offered by the city’s iconic Table Mountain. They excavated and levelled the block as much as possible, but the slim, steep…

“The colours and materials we chose for this kitchen perfectly complement the nature outside” AGATHE TOUGUET the palette What was once an uninspiring kitchen on the NSW Central Coast has been transformed with a new open-plan design and coastal aesthetic. “My clients wanted to create a family-friendly space,” says Agathe Touguet, interior designer at AMA Studio Interiors. “We relocated the kitchen to create an area with an island where the family could gather, and chose sage green – which is both earthy and coastal – for the cabinets.” The walls, benchtop, splashback and island are all white to maximise natural light and allow the bold green hue to be the star of the space. the materials Teak, timber, rattan and brass accents have been used to add warmth to the…

A hero is an element – a piece of furniture or a fixture – that demands attention, gives reference and direction to other items in the room and, generally speaking, ties a space together. Heroes, more often than not, cost a pretty penny, but that doesn’t mean they have to blow the budget. Splurging on a must-have design or item can often lead you to saving a buck or two elsewhere, and in bathrooms (where every square centimetre costs more than in any other part of the home), balance is key. Counter the opulent with the thrifty, the splurge with the save, and your bathroom will feel resolved. Let’s meet the greatest heroes a bathroom could ever have and drill down into how to make them work for you. space…

When it comes to renovating or updating your kitchen, the appliances are going to be the most expensive aspect of the entire project. With that in mind, it’s important to ensure that you go shopping armed with a wealth of knowledge about purpose, functionality and technological advancements. We spoke to experts in the field to bring you the most up-to-date information. fridges & freezers Investing in products with smart technology provides convenience, says Andrew Wand, head of home appliances at Samsung Australia. “When purchasing a new fridge, you should be led by the features and format that are right for your family. You should consider the products with the maximum number of features for the budget you have available. Cooking and entertaining with close friends is becoming more popular in…

Reminiscent of a romantic rooftop in old Casablanca, this magical hideaway in Sydney’s east is cosseting and cosy but moves up a gear and becomes the great entertainer when the owners’ friends and family appear. “It’s like a Moroccan medina in the way the space encloses, turning in on itself and creating a sheltered garden away from the outside world. You feel like you’ve stumbled into a personal paradise,” says landscape designer Adam Robinson, who created this oasis with architect Jason Gibney. As part of a five-storey terrace renovation in 2019, Jason crafted the hardscaping while Adam delivered the softness through judicious plantings. With its rendered masonry walls and dwarf date palms now fluttering in the breeze, those exotic echoes of the casbah are complete. “Our brief was to create…

+ Plants Choose species that will be tolerant of chlorinated-water splashes. + Fencing Make sure the plants you choose for near a fence comply with regulations. + Avoid mess Look for evergreen plants rather than deciduous ones (especially if you don’t have an infloor pool-cleaning system). Fruiting or ‘messy’ trees, such as olive, should be avoided. + Good options Succulents, such as fan aloe, Cotyledon macrantha and Crassula ‘Bluebird’, are a great option because they’re hardy and generally tolerant of chlorinated water. Fast-growing rosemary is another winner. I often use ‘Tuscan Blue’ or ground-cover varieties such as Rosmarinus ‘Prostratus’ or ‘Blue Lagoon’. + Great combinations The following work really well together near a pool: Magnolia grandiflora ‘Teddy Bear’ underplanted with Asiatic jasmine; creeping fig on a wall or boundary fence…

Gerard Murphy A true artistic talent, Gerard produces breathtakingly unique timber furniture that he showcases in his gallery-like studio. 2505 Blackwood-Dunkeld Road, Dunkeld; gmfurniture.com.au Ros McArthur Taking endless inspiration from the surrounding mountain ranges and National Park, Ros’s colour-rich canvases are a must-see when you’re in the area. 225 Mirranatwa Road, Mirranatwa; grampiansart.com.au Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannah Visit historical Petschel House for six hectares of picturesque gardens and stay for Jenni and Merv’s incredible array of fine art in their gallery. 107 Petschels Lane, Hamilton; elthamsouthfineart.com.au…

CHEAT SHEET Who lives here Sean, CEO of a trades services company, and Franki, a lawyer, together with their three children: Stella, 13, Willow, 11, and Leo, nine; plus Bunny, a cavoodle. Style of home A pre-WWII Queenslander in Brisbane with a reimagined interior and new double-height void in the living zone. It took 12 months for the design, approval and documentation process, and another 12 months for the building work. On the fringe of Brisbane’s CBD, a majestic Queenslander sits among tropical greenery in a leafy world of its own. Guarded by three towering trees – a jacaranda, a London plane and a fruit-bearing loquat – the newly renovated house belongs to Franki and Sean and their three young children. A special synergy between form and function seems to…

cheat sheet Who lives here Cameron McKimm of Melbourne design firm InForm, with his wife Ebony Berrell, head of planning and merchandise at Witchery, along with their cat Peanut and cocker spaniel Turbo. Style of home A contemporary new build in a bayside suburb of Melbourne. The project took 10 months to design and prepare for, plus a year to build. All up, the cost of the home was $2.9 million, with an extra $250,000 for the landscaping and $120,000 for the pool. The options are endless when you build from scratch, but Cameron McKimm had a few ideas up his sleeve when designing a new home for himself and his wife Ebony in a bayside suburb, thanks to years of experience he’d garnered as managing director at Melbourne-based design…

“Space and storage planning were key considerations in this tiny kitchen”ALEXANDRA GOURLAY-CRAIG the palette Light, bright and sophisticated, the colour palette of this kitchen reflects the owners’ desire for a holiday-at-home experience. “The clients had recently returned from a trip to Byron Bay and wanted to bring that luxe-barefoot feel into their own home,” says Alexandra Gourlay-Craig, owner and head designer at Vellum Interiors. “I chose a pared-back palette to tie in with these intentions, and a blue-green colour to reflect the nearby harbour and [views of the] greenery that come through the window.” Crisp whites and brass accents complete the look. the materials To add warmth to the scheme, Alexandra chose engineered timber flooring, a stone benchtop and a mirrored splashback to reflect light into the space. “I selected…

1 Brodware Halo marble basin set with swivel spout in Brushed Nordic Brass, $1293, Cass Brothers. 2 Dawn mirror in Desert (55cm x 80cm), $276, Middle Of Nowhere. 3 Zuster ‘Issy Halo’ American oak vanity with two doors and internal shelf (1200mm), $3150, Reece. 4 Yokato wall set in Weathered Brass Organic, $1182, Brodware. 5 Equipe Matelier ceramic tiles (75mm x 300mm), POA, Academy Tiles. 6 Agape Cuna freestanding solid-surface bath, POA, Artedomus.…

Joinery or cabinetry, custom or flat pack – there is so much to know about cabinets, isn’t there? And the price of it can vary so much, depending on what you pick, the design, the quantity and the supplier. Plus, there is an abundance of other options to be worked through, from finishes to handles, which can be overwhelming. So, we at BuildHer are here to give you a fast bootcamp-style introduction to cabinetry. If you have, or are about to, embark on a renovation or new build, there is no doubt that this will become your life. And because the cabinetry you decide on for the project may well be used every day, making the right design decisions should matter greatly to you. The following is a list of…

Adding a pool to your backyard is a major lifestyle upgrade – think family staycations, easy summer entertaining and an all-new way to exercise at home. Today’s pools take their cues from nature, with softly rounded shapes and designs that integrate seamlessly with their landscaping. They’re kinder to the environment, too, with filtration systems that not only use less chemicals but allow you to create a luxurious day-spa experience of your own. “Circular pools are very popular at the moment,” says Melbourne landscape architect Ben Scott of Ben Scott Garden Design. “They create a soft shape within the garden and break up the linear lines of the surrounding building and hard landscaping. Raised pools, where the pool wall complies as a pool fence, are also gaining traction as they eliminate…

Today, Neil Perry is not happy. Not what you’d expect from someone who is publishing a book brimming with joyful cooking. “I’ve done better,” he explains on the day after the start of the Sydney lockdown, which has hit his new restaurant, Margaret, hard, “the very day I was opening…” His glorious new 400+ page book is the focus today. “It started out as a ‘best of’, then I just kept writing. This food represents a look at my career, what I cook in restaurants and at home. It felt really nice to write one last book.” As you’d expect, there is plenty of raw food and salads, but with more than 20 recipes in the sandwich chapter alone, it’s clear they’re a favourite. “Sandwiches are very underrated; they are…

Introducing Surround by Laminex, a clever range of functional and aesthetically pleasing ready-made decorative wall panels that present a variety of design options. As well as being made from sustainably sourced timber and fibreboard and being offered in eight different profiles, the panels can be painted your favourite colour once installed. We love the undulating curves of the stylish Scallop 22.5 (top) and Scallop 45 (underneath), both priced from $165 per sheet. laminex.com.au…