Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2022 i Inside Out

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Ipsen Botanica Holly Ipsen For Sydney floral artist Holly Ipsen, true style comes from close consideration of the occasion she’s arranging for. “I focus more on the feeling the client is trying to portray, whether that’s for an intimate dinner at their home or celebrating an occasion, or something like a modern-industrial event in a warehouse,” she says. “The fun thing about this job is that it’s ever-changing and you don’t have to stick to a certain aesthetic – you get to create.” For her Christmas wreath, Holly came up with a design that complements the understated character of the beachside property it’s in. “It’s a festive time of year and I really wanted to create some interest as guests walk through the door,” she says. “This isn’t a traditional…

A well-positioned corner block with views of the mountains, a deceptively generous floor plan oriented to outside living, and a passionate, forward-thinking couple embarking on their first build together. If you’re looking for the secret formula to a successful new-home build, then this modern farmhouse – called Three Gables – is not far off it. Builder Taf Lewis and his speech pathologist fiancée Brianna Simmons purchased the 803-square-metre block in the picturesque Hawkesbury region on the outskirts of Sydney seven years ago. The farmhouse they’ve built on it pays homage to the area and its history in myriad ways, starting with the facade’s trio of black and white gables. “The gables reference your classic country barn structure,” Brianna explains. “The white cladding is just typical of the weatherboard homes in…

Situated in Wandsworth Common, just south of the Thames, is a four-level house with a glamorous side hustle. While it’s mostly a residence for Australian expat Sommer Pyne and her family, the Victorian-splendour-meets-contemporary-sleek home is often hired out for shoots and workshops, the latter run by Sommer in collaboration with local artisans and lifestyle brands. But at Christmas, the fairy lights come out and the Pynes decorate any and every way they want. Sommer moved to England with her husband Will when she was 27 and had many years working in advertising before home-makeover TV shows inspired a major life change. She and Will began renovating properties and clocked up eight before they found this home. They were drawn to its period details and potential for the kind of laid-back,…

Michael Drescher, interior design director at DKO, is passionate about creating beautiful kitchens using the best appliances. His brand of choice is ASKO. What is a Future Kitchen? At DKO, we work on myriad projects, including private homes, apartments, townhouses and premium penthouse residences. For me, the ‘future kitchen’ is leading us towards smart appliances where integrated apps and technologies are optimising how we cook and eat, saving time and bringing convenience into the kitchen in new ways. Has the mood around kitchens changed? I believe so, yes. I hate to mention the pandemic, but for many the home was a sanctuary during lockdowns and kitchens became the focal point as they assumed roles that varied between all-day restaurants, homework stations and casual Zoom backgrounds. Personally, I found I was…

ELECTROLUX ULTIMATE HOME 500 AIR PURIFIER I have hay fever and dust allergies, plus I live in an old terrace house that has had considerable mould issues this year. In addition, the backyard has lots of trees that produce pollen, which often blows into the house and my room. Cue this Electrolux air purifier, a sleek design with air filtration points at the top and bottom of the unit. Touch controls make it easy to adjust the fan speed and circulate the air through the spiral outlets, but this model also has laser sensors that can evaluate the air quality and automatically adjust the fan speed for you, giving you cleaner indoor air without any effort on your part. After using the air purifier for a few days, there was…

Every year, as the festive season approaches, I start plotting my strategy. For me, this time of year is completely about what’s going on the table. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day all have different celebration identities, so the opportunities for menu planning and drink matching are only limited by my imagination. And budget. I like to start with a formal drinks party on Christmas Eve to take advantage of all the anticipation of the next few days. A good playlist is essential, and it’s the perfect opportunity to try out some of the fantastic cocktails and delicious small plates that the guys at Sage Creative developed for us on page 134 – I feel a certain cosmic attraction to that pitcher of martini with the pancetta-wrapped prawns! Christmas…

Find the recipes at hn.com.au/recipes MAKE IT SPARKLE ’Tis the season to make it special, so feast your eyes on our festive menu with top drops to match HARVEYNORMAN.COM.AU online / mobile / instore Find the recipes at hn.com.au/recipes BUBBLY AND BRIGHT Seafood and champagne or sparkling wine pair beautifully on the palate, making them a perfect match for an entrée Cellar MASTER Ideal for entertaining, the Vintec Single Zone Wine Cabinet with 35-bottle capacity keeps wine at the optimal temperature for storage or drinking. An externally housed compressor, rubber shock absorbers and vibration absorbing shelving help to ensure your precious drops stay safe and sound. Stored TO PERFECTION Whether laying down a bottle for cellaring or stocking up for festive celebrations, correct storage is vital to ensure your wine’s quality and…

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After living in a tiny one-bedroom apartment during an 18-month work secondment in New York, more space was high on the agenda for Louise and Andrew Newman when they returned to Brisbane in 2006 and started house hunting. But while they wanted plenty of bedrooms and a backyard, they weren’t keen on being in the suburbs to achieve it. “In Manhattan, you can walk everywhere, so we didn’t want to need the car for accessing shops and restaurants,” explains Louise. The couple also hankered for an area with heritage houses, and finally found what they were looking for in the hilly suburb of Paddington. They snapped up a 1920s Queenslander and, later, when their two daughters joined the family, enclosed the lower level to add a laundry and playroom. Upstairs,…

It’s our last issue for the year and all we can think about is spending the summer with our families and friends in lovely outdoor settings. Of course, those range from lavish alfresco set-ups like our Yaroomba house (pictured) to chic urban courtyards and green-fringed balconies. Fascinatingly, the best of them all have one thing in common: finishing touches which make the space feel special. That means you can turn just about any outdoor area into a hot ticket. Have fun!…

top of their game Frank Green is a burgeoning reusables brand that’s gone beyond bottles, cups and homewares to launch a cuter-than-pie Pet Collection. Stylish, customisable and made to last, the range includes pet collars and leads in colours you’d wear yourself, plus bowls, toys and other cool things you didn’t know you – or your dog – needed. Priced from $14.95 for a pet-treat holder to $69.95 for a stainless-steel bowl and $139.95 for a gift set, it’s just about paw-fect. frankgreen.com.au…

Working from home certainly has its merits, but it can also come with distractions, especially if you’re a mum to three little boys! And it was with this in mind that still-life artist Whitney Spicer went in search of a dedicated space to paint – away from her own backyard. “I’m lucky to have an art studio at home, but I wanted the opportunity to ‘go to work’ as well,” she says. “I definitely felt like I would be more productive if I removed the daily distractions of home – with no clothes to be washed, no toy room to be cleaned and no uniforms to be ironed.” She didn’t have to look far for the perfect spot. Whitney and her husband Tim live just outside the NSW central west…

After building an amazing house on 16 hectares in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Beau Small imagined he and his family would stay put for a few years. But then came Covid-19, a buoyant property market and an itch to do another project. “As a builder, I have a creative nature and a drive to keep building and offering something to the market,” he explains. When Beau heard about land being offered on a new estate close to the beach near Coolum, he and wife Prue jumped at the chance. “Land this close to the beach is always in hot demand,” he explains. There was just one problem. Well, make that three. The block was 600 square metres and south-facing. Then there was the not-so-small matter of their three children, who…

“The black-metal door in the hallway is the threshold between the old and new sections. Rather than blending everything, we defined the transition”AMANDA MARTIN, INTERIOR DESIGNER When a home is all heritage through and through, the way forward with a renovation is usually clear – because it’s always nice to preserve old bones and beautiful features where possible. But what about a home that is heritage up-front but nonoriginal and lacklustre at the rear? How is a home like that best reimagined to honour its past and fully embrace its future? This was the challenge facing sister duo Lauren and Amanda Martin from Studio Martin. An architect and interior designer respectively, they were contacted by a couple with two daughters who were almost ready to fly the coop. The family’s…

POURED TO PERFECTION The festive season calls for one thing: lots of celebratory bubbles. Impress your guests by serving Champagne or sparkling wine in the new Curly flute glasses by &klevering. TS Makers retails them in three sets: two pieces for $79, four pieces for $149 and six pieces for $209. tsmakers.com.au NATIONAL TREASURES From fairy bread to Tim Tams and all the way to the good old Hills Hoist — these fun tea towels from Wilson Payne will certainly bring the nostalgia. We love the Aussie As and Aussie Snacks tea towels, both $33.95. wilsonpayne.com 100% french Carlotta + Gee and Nadia Fairfax-Wayne have teamed up to curate a super colourful napery range in pre-washed French linen. Think bold, bright napkins and double-sided tablecloths in shades such as Aegean…

GARDEN PARTY The owners of this home in Brighton, Victoria, requested a Thai-inspired garden from Eckersley Garden Architecture to remind them of their time spent living in Phuket. Architects Pleysier Perkins then took things a step further by creating an outdoor entertaining area that allows the couple to enjoy the exotic display in all weather conditions. They can sit at the Ossa concrete table and bench seat from GlobeWest, or in one of the brand’s Lyon armchairs and admire the garden, protected from the elements by a sweeping concrete canopy. For easy food prep and clean-up, there’s a sink and barbecue built into the bench that runs the length of the Petersen Tegl ‘Kolumba’ brick wall. RAW ENERGY This Perth property’s covered patio area by Arcologic has all that’s required…