Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2017 i Belle

KATE MARTIN Kate photographed Alex Eagle’s London flat for this issue, p106. Who/what have been some of your enduring creative influences? I love the work of Carine Roitfeld; Helmut Newton and Guy Bourdin in photography; John Lautner and Frank Lloyd Wright in architecture. Where is home for you, and what do you love about it? I grew up in New Zealand but London has been home for 25 years. I love that it’s easy to get to most places in the world from here. Your favourite local haunts? Alex Eagle Studio in London is a favourite as is The Shop at Bluebird and Gallery 25 in Belgravia for mid-century antiques. Casa Cruz in Holland Park, Chucs in Dover Street, Chicama in Chelsea, Blake’s bar, Groucho Club, Rum Kitchen in Notting…

A blush of pink adds flair to a demure, pared-back setting with timeless appeal.…

SYDNEY ALL’S FAIR More than 80 leading Australian and international galleries will converge at Carriageworks for Sydney Contemporary, presenting work by a spectacular array of artists across seven vast exhibition spaces. Showing at Gallery 9, Tonee Messiah observes the haphazard shape of ordinary life, manipulating paint to express moments of fleeting beauty, quietude or loneliness, while multimedia artist Kai Wasikowski at Interlude Gallery investigates new ecologies by enabling nature and technology to entwine on a beguiling, seemingly three-dimensional plane. Fair director Barry Keldoulis and his team have devised a program to complement the gallery line-up, including curated spaces for video, installation and performance, as well as a speaker series, a children’s play area by artist Hiromi Tango, ‘Night Cap’ parties for post-fair imbibing and a range of artist collaborations extending…

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1_IN THE ROUND With an elegant metal framed base and striking marble top, the regal ‘Crown’ table, from $35,550, by Roberto Lazzeroni for Flexform is aptly named. fanuli.com.au 2_TABLE MANNERS Designed and crafted in Italy by LucidiPevere for Kristalia, the minimalist ‘Boiacca’ table, from $10,680, exudes a refined elegance. fanuli.com.au INTERIOR DESIGNER Anna-Carin McNamara (pictured with Belle interior design editor Lucy McCabe) believes the dining room is the hub of the home. “This is where connections take place. When you sit down for a meal it’s often the only time you have a chance to talk, undisturbed by other activities. A dining table should feel intimate for a dinner for two yet grand for a dinner party for 10. It can also be used for activities aside from eating so…

It’s not often the opportunity arises in Sydney to create a rooftop apartment just a few kilometres from the CBD that boasts spectacular wrap-around views from the city to the Blue Mountains. So when the top-floor space of the Demco Machinery Company building in Redfern came on the market, architect Adam Haddow of SJB was in the perfect position to purchase it. SJB had been commissioned for an adaptive re-use project, converting the heritage-listed 1938 building into 39 residential apartments, and Adam was the lead architect. With interiors designed by BKH, the redevelopment included a new (un-built) rooftop structure spanning the original goods lift enclosure and overrun, now a master bedroom, bathroom and study, and the emergency fire stairs, now one of the guest bedrooms. Adam was keen to ‘do…

An invitation to flee the Sydney winter and head to northern hot spot Halcyon House for the weekend is always welcome. On this occasion there were even more fabulous reasons than just abundant sunshine – Mr Porter was literally in the house and so was LA-based photographic artist, and newly appointed tastemaker for Mr Porter’s Style Council, George Byrne. On arrival we were greeted at the airport by the super-efficient Halcyon House transport and delivered to the hotel where our rooms were decked out with luxe goodies including The Mr Porter Post, Hayden Cox’s book, sunglasses and a cashmere blanket – all perfect ingredients for a chilled but far from chilly weekend. A cocktail party that night hosted by Tim Olsen of Olsen Irwin introduced George’s new works. On Saturday…

THESOCIETYINC.COM.AU INSTAG RAM @SIBELLACOURT Shop NEWRYBAR MERCHANTS Housed in an 1890s Queenslander in the hilltop town of Newrybar, 15 minutes’ drive from Byron Bay, this is a collective of local artisans, with each room dedicated to one of the talented creatives, including a florist, leather worker, artist, book dealer, rug trader, bedding, and my own hardware range under The Society Inc., as well as a delicious Food Story caravan out front serving up wholesome and delicious meals. newrybarmerchants.com BISQUE TRADERS If you have fallen hard for the gypset lifestyle of Byron, you can create your own interiors based on this vibe and keep your travels alive by shipping a few Bisque pieces home. This beautiful interior and furniture store conjures up the romance of peace, love and the free-spirited 60s…

STELLA ARTOIS Sydney 1 Shannon Bennett 2 Selena O’Hare 3 Mary Scanlan 4 Rhyl Heavener, Abby Cohen, Kathleen Friedrich 5 Amy Pacewicz, James Treble 6 Kevin Sheridan, Pamela Dimos, Michele DiBlasio, Margaret Goldsmith 7 Tanya Buchanan, Harry Roberts 8 Steve Cordony, Susan Foley 9 John Mutton, Lynne Bradley 10 Lana Stariha, Michael Millard 11 Cathy Xu 12 Jean Wright 13 Melissa Penfold, Isabella Walker-Smith 14 Kirsten Stanisich, Jonathan Richards 15 Cathryn Zhang, Harry Roberts, Rachel Pacetta 16 Cornelia Schulze HIVE BY LAMINEX Sydney 17 Sarah Thompson, Rachael Thompson 18 Lucy McCabe, John Mutton, Tanya Buchanan 19 Cameron Kimber 20 Trinity Mitchell 21 Pascal Buisson 22 Susan Budd, Judy Pascoe 23 Kylie Gillies 24 Lisa Green, Madeline Briggs 25 Stacey Kouros, Johnathon Murray 26 Eli Tal, Kate St James, Owen Lynch…

DESIGNER TRAVIS DEAN “The hoop pine ply shelving and exposed ply edging of Cantilever Interiors ‘K3’ kitchen system complemented the oak flooring, exposed timber beams and black steel framework of the existing architecture. In designing this kitchen, it was important to optimise the limited natural light of the west-facing windows, which we achieved with the orientation of the room, further amplified by the monochromatic palette of white benchtops, cabinetry and splashback.” cantileverinteriors.com [ FACT FILE ] Interior design CANTILEVER INTERIORS Builder Nathan Crossie of JRM Building & Carpentry NSW. Joinery ‘K3’ kitchen system by Cantilever Interiors with white laminate on ply fronts, signature handle cut-outs and hoop pine ply open mitred shelf details. Benchtop/island bench White Laminate on ply from Cantilever Interiors. Splashback/wall finish ‘Tex’ by Mutina + Raw Edges tiles from…

[ FACT FILE ] Interior design THOMAS HAMEL & ASSOCIATES Builder Cumberland Building. Joinery Timber exteriors in Porter’s Paints ‘Rubble’ and Laminex interiors in Antique White, all by MSA Prestige Woodcraft. Benchtop/island bench/splashback Honed Dolito marble from Euro Marble. Flooring Chevron parquetry in Walnut from Precision Flooring. Sinks Franke ‘KBX 110-34’ and ‘KBX 110-50’, from Winning Appliances. Tapware Hansa ‘Ronda’ mixer from Winning Appliances. Oven/cooktop/rangehood Wolf oven, Gaggenau five-burner gas cooktop and Qasair ‘Universal’ rangehood, all from Winning Appliances. Lighting ‘Gibson’ pendants in Zinc from The Urban Electric Company. Accessories Objects on bench from Orient House. For stockists see Address Book. DESIGNER THOMAS HAMEL “This kitchen design makes a nod to a traditional timber-clad beach house with a twist. To achieve this, we focused on our use of panelling with bead board…

It is easy to forgive Vola, producers of premium Danish tapware and bathroom fittings, a touch of vanity. At their striking headquarters – a bold contemporary structure located on the fringes of the small Danish town of Horsens – a double-height, light-filled corridor leads visitors into the heart of the building. Set into the concrete wall is a series of round display cases, each featuring an item from Vola’s range. It wouldn’t work for every company, but Vola’s sculptural designs are works of art in their own right. Take the ‘060’, a wallmounted shower which has its nozzles recessed behind a stainless steel plate. Not only is it a major style statement it is also much easier to clean than a standard showerhead. At Vola – a company that favours…

[ FACT FILE ] Interior design & architecture B.E ARCHITECTURE Builder LBA Construction Group. Joinery Distinct Joinery. Vanity/basin Custommade design by B.E Architecture with benchtop and curved basin carved from solid ‘Fallow’ granite from Eco Outdoor. Splashback/wall finish/flooring ‘Fallow’ granite from Eco Outdoor. Bath Custom-made design by B.E Architecture carved from solid ‘Fallow’ granite from Eco Outdoor. Tapware Brodware ‘Yokato’ range in Weathered Brass. Showerhead Brodware ‘City Plus’ rail shower. Toilet Sfera toilet and bidet from Rogerseller. Mirror Custom-made built-in with recessed lights. Towel rail Hydrotherm ‘Floor to Ceiling’ from Rogerseller with custom powdercoat to match tapware. For stockists see Address Book DES IGNE RS BRODERICK ELY, ANDREW PIVA & JONATHON BOUCHER “Winner of Best Residential Bathroom Design in the Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards 2017, this bathroom sits in a…

DESIGNERS MATT GIBSON, MARTYN WEAVER, PHIL BURNS, DAVID McCALLUM & MARYANNE QUEALY “The main ensuite adjoins a large, light-filled central atrium shielded from view by a diaphanous perforated screen while delicately suspended vanity mirrors float in front. Flanked by walk-in robes, beyond is the marble-clad main wet area with a generous shower and freestanding bath, and the innovative marble bench.” What luxury item did you choose for this space regardless of budget? “The porcelain wall cladding and white custom colour terrazzo f loor, with seamless shower base supplied by Ecof lor, add luxury and glamour.” mattgibson.com.au; ddbdesign.com.au [ FACT FILE ] Interior design MATT GIBSON ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN Builder DDB Design & Development. Joinery Corian bench. Splashback/wall finish Fiandre Maximum Statuario porcelain sheets from Stonetile Industries with steel windows as splashback. Flooring…

DESIGNE RS KI RST EN STANI SICH & JONATHAN RICHARDS “A boutique residential development of 30 apartments in the Woolloomooloo end of Potts Point, IDA incorporates a unique 1970s heritage building. The detailing is simple and worked with a very limited colour palette and explores the use of different textures to define each element. These consciously reference the building’s history through oversized framing elements on joinery, expressed ribbed panelling and solid stone bathroom partitions. The modern interiors are made stronger and more successful through the heritage elements surrounding them, giving context to the way a contemporary palette is read and understood.” sjb.com.au [ FACT FILE ] Interior design SJB Builder IPM. Joinery Custom framed mirror cabinet finished in polyurethane and fitted with integrated LED by IPM. Vanity Elba marble slabs from CDK…

DESIGNER SUZANNE GORMAN “The brief for the main ensuite was to create the ambience of a New York luxury hotel – bold, generous and robust yet delicate. To achieve this we were meticulous in space planning, considering the proportions of each key element to create a generous shower and vanity with plentiful storage. Elements were connected through the placement and layering of materials and through the lines and shapes created. Running the marble plinth shelf of the shower through the glass screen made a subtle shower zone that was not demarcated or boxy. The bath was placed in a corner under the windows to sit in dappled light filtered through the timber shutters. Each material must show light and shade, be of best quality, with each element enhancing the others,…

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STUDIO? Brod: The first thing that comes to mind is actionpacked. Having three different directors creates a colourful dynamic. The studio is a large open-plan, light-filled space that promotes cross pollination. WHAT INITIALLY APPEALED TO YOU ABOUT THE SPACE? Jon: It was originally an accountant’s office with a suspended ceiling grid, partitions and fluro lights. I could see that with the ceiling removed and taken back to concrete and the walls removed it would be a great space, with a wall big enough for the art we like to work around. WHAT ARE YOUR DESK ESSENTIALS? Andrew: Countless rolls of butter paper and whatever pens are within reach. I’m forever misplacing my scale ruler, so there’s a steady stream of those as well. As handy…

Welcome to the October issue of Belle. It’s nearly spring and while our winters are hardly insufferable in Australia, the advent of the warmer months seems to lift everyone’s mood and consolidate all those nebulous intentions floating around in our hyperactive minds. Note to self: start a mindfulness regime, eat better – more vegetables – less manchego and vino, take up a daily Pilates practice, read at least two novels a week, learn Spanish and execute grand plans for the home. Ambitious, maybe, but these tasks really do feature on the Belle team’s to-do lists! If home goals are top of mind, you will be propelled into action by the exquisite kitchens and bathrooms from Australia’s leading design experts (p171) – whether you have a large space or a compact…

1_FOR LIKE EVER René Linssen and Elliot Bastianon have created Furnished Forever, functional products with clean lines and crisp geometry, such as the ‘Stance’ stool. facebook.com/furnishedforever / 2_RUG DEALER Sydney artist Derryn Tal has articulated her instinctual mixing of colours into a new collection of rugs, Gardens of the Gods, for Designer Rugs. designerrugs.com.au 3_COCKTAIL HOUR Fashion meets furniture in ‘Embellish’, a cocktail lover’s dream piece with a stone handle, mirrored three-shelf storage and a carcass of American oak. zuster.com.au 4_GLASS ART Inspired by 1900s French glassware, Elise Pioch Balzac has embraced glass homewares with a range of green, teal, pink and smoke carafes and goblets. maisonbalzac.com 5_STACKS OF STYLE Stacking chairs are no longer basic and beige. Stylecraft HOME has acquired ‘Globus’ chairs by Stua, which are curved and…

ENTRIES CLOSE 30TH OCTOBER CATEGORIES NEW BUILDS Most outstanding project Best exterior Best use of interior materials Best joinery Best landscape design ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS Most outstanding project Best exterior Best use of interior materials Best joinery Best landscape design FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO HOMESTOLOVE.COM.AU/BELLE AND TO OBTAIN AN ENTRY KIT EMAIL: BELLEAWARDS@BAUER-MEDIA.COM.AU OR PHONE RACHAEL THOMPSON ON (02) 8267 9572.…

W HERE DO YOU LIVE? In a ‘boom’-style terrace in Melbourne’s Bayside. It’s a quiet cul-de-sac that feels really removed but is just 10 minutes from the city. The pace is slower, it’s a short walk to the beach and the local strip has everything: wine bars, bookstores, cafes. I don’t really need to go elsewhere, it’s so convenient. There’s a village vibe with lots of crossings and everyone gives right of way to pedestrians. If someone barrels past you, we know that they don’t live here! Before moving here my life was planned around the car. Now, I just amble up the street IS YOUR HOME YOUR SANCTUARY OR DOES IT DOUBLE AS A WORKSPACE? Both. Sharing home and work makes my life easier. I’m less stressed about trying…

Walking into Alex Eagle’s lofty London flat, it takes no time to understand how her eclectic yet edited taste at home has translated into one of London’s coolest go-to lifestyle resources. The Alex Eagle Studio, and The Store Berlin and The Store x Soho Farmhouse showcase her trademark smart yet adventurous edit of fashion, home design and art. This all evolved quite organically when Alex was living in her first apartment in trendy South Kensington, working for fashion brand Joseph and styling for celebrities and friends. “They would come to my flat and comment on a mirror or coffee table or a picture and I accidently started selling stuff,” she explains, “and my then boyfriend – now husband – suggested I take a shop and do it up like an…

Paris has always held a particular fascination for artists. Just as the time-travelling protagonist of the 2011 film Midnight in Paris was transported to a milieu of avant-garde painters, jazz musicians and Lost Generation literati, a pilgrimage to the City of Light has been enshrined as a rite of passage for creative types compelled by the vibrancy of les années folles. Yet the city’s artistic charms are certainly not consigned to the past, with the modern-day metropolis enlivened by a contemporary art scene set in dynamic contrast to its historic urban fabric. More than any other hotel, Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris encapsulates this hybrid of bygone romance and dazzling modernity. Opened in 1928 during the heyday of cafe society, the former haunt of Coco Chanel, Josephine Baker and…

AP DESIGN HOUSE B.E ARCHITECTURE BRETT MICKAN INTERIOR DESIGN CANTILEVE R INTERIORS CHELSEA HING DOHERTY DESIGN STUDIO FLACK STUDIO JUSTINE HUGH-JONES DESIGN LYNNE BRADLEY INTERIORS MATT GIBSON ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN SJB STUDIO GORMAN STUDIO TATE THOMAS HAMEL & ASSOCIATES…

DESIGNER LYNNE BRADLEY “This open-plan kitchen’s galley-style layout was chosen to allow for sufficient space for the family to work together and comfortably flow through the corridor lined with joinery to other areas. Contrasting textures and colours create interest and depth. The kitchen envelops the dining area and is not short on storage. A cut-out in the island adds interest and a useful shelf to display treasured pieces. Reconstituted marble was my immediate selection for the bulk of work surfaces and teaming this with a ceramic surface continued the durability, texture and contrast needed.” What luxury item did you choose for this space regardless of budget? “A stunning round dining table: the Potocco ‘Bon Bon’ from Cosh Living with a glass top and powdercoated pedestal.” lynnebradleyinteriors.com.au [ FACT FILE ] Interior design…

Mix & Match Layer natural materials like marble and oak, and have a bit of fun with black tapware. These unique finishes and materials create exquisite contrast. X-factor metallics. From rose gold to chrome, metallics are the hottest trend in tapware right now. Unique materials. Experiment with textures and tones and find a bathroom that is unique to you. Let your instinct be your texture style guide. Find more bathroom inspiration at reece.com.au/bathrooms/inspiration…

[ FACT FILE ] Interior design STUDIO TATE Builder Ecoast. Vanity Honed Elba stone benchtop with whitewashed oak veneer joinery unit, all by Orana Custom Built Furniture & Joinery. Splashback/wall finish Honed Elba stone from Corsi & Nicolai. Flooring Honed terrazzo tile in Dove Grey from Fibonacci Stone. Bath Agape ‘Normal’ freestanding tub from Artedomus. Basin Duravit ‘Vero’ undermount in White from Mary Noall. Tapware/showerhead/towel rail Astra Walker ‘Icon’ wall set, ceiling-mounted shower rose and ‘Icon+’ 900L towel rail all in Brushed Chrome from Harvey Norman Commercial. Toilet Duravit ‘Starck 3’ from Mary Noall. Exhaust Halliday Baillie. Mirror Whitewashed oak veneer with silver mirror by Orana Custom Built Furniture & Joinery. Lighting Molto Luce ‘Mica’ wall light in Brushed Chrome from Light Project. Accessories Møller ‘#80’ stool from Great Dane. Artwork by…

DESIGNER BRETT MICKAN “The large-format sandstone-look tiles, aged bronze fixtures, metal sink and the classic look of the marble vanity top were all part of my wink to the industrial past of the site of this newly built inner-city home. A mirrored cabinet, wall-mounted mixer and curves on the custom vanity, which is the star of this narrow room, all helped with the illusion of space while maximising storage and glamour, and meant I was able to incorporate storage without overwhelming the space. The 70mm Calacatta benchtop demonstrates the skill of my stone contractor and contrasts well with the perfection of the metal sink. The off-centre placement of the beautiful brass pendant allows a low-lit room for guests or as a night light.” bmid.com.au [ FACT FILE ] Interior design BRETT MICKAN…

1 VIVID DETAILS Adrian Olassau won the Vivid Object Design Award with his elegant ‘GH’ bike rack (left) that stylishly solves the issue of bicycle and helmet stowage. The Lighting Design award was taken out by James Walsh and Ash Allen for their ‘Igneous’ sconce design (below) which uses bluestone offcuts. decordesignshow.com.au/vivid 2 NEW LUXE SOUND The Devialet ‘Phantom Gold’ uses analogue digital hybrid technology to play music with the warmth and character of analogue along with the power and efficiency of digital. This kind of incredible sonic luxury is inexplicable until you hear it! devialet.com 3 FRANCO-ANGLAIS UK accessories designer Charlotte Olympia has lent fashion flair to the Veuve Clicquot ‘La Grande Dame’ 2006 with a flourish of leopard print. danmurphys.com.au 4 NY STATE OF MIND Hotel designer Kit…

I WAS AWARE that Sue Carr, principal of Melbourne practice Carr, was a pioneer before I met her. What I didn’t realise was on how many fronts she challenged the status quo and how her multidisciplinary office has been forged out of her determination and clarity of thought. A scientist who, driven by curiosity, jumped university courses midstream to take up interior design at RMIT, Carr’s educational background ensures the place of logic, of an interest in how fixings work and of construction techniques and the architectural expression of materials. This was contrary to the perception of what interior design entailed. “Then, design’s defining role was seen as selecting the curtains and cushions,” she says. Her lifelong ambition has been to raise the profile of good design in interior spaces.…

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THE NEW AUSTRALIAN GARDEN If you ever have the opportunity to wander through the grounds of some of the country’s landmark properties, you might well spy mass plantings or stone walls and paths created by landscaper Michael Bates who has been crafting such artful touches for 30 years. Luckily, this book offers the next best thing to a visit, with stunning shots by photographer Jason Busch bringing Bates’ projects to life, with the accompanying engaging text expertly penned by the man himself. Michael Bates, Murdoch Books, $59.99 THE APARTMENT HOUSE As Australian cities follow the drift of the rest of the world into apartments, this is a timely title. ‘Small’ living makes perfect sense for affordability, convenience and sustainability reasons, and there are abundant stylish solutions here, whether an apartment,…

A deceased estate of epic proportions, this house in Melbourne’s beachside suburb of Brighton was a messy rabbit warren of rooms when it went up for sale. To make it liveable would be a daunting task that required immense foresight, and this young family of five were the only bidders come auction day. The inherent conviction of “just knowing” its potential was a sure thing for designer Mardi Doherty’s clients, Alexandra and Brodie. Its vastness was overwhelming, but after a sensitive refurbishment, it has come into its own, a home “very much of the moment with proud references to its rich and important heritage”, says Mardi. Built at the turn of the 20th century, the property has had an intriguing ‘nine lives’ with varied incarnations, evolving from doctor’s rooms to…

Kathryn M. Ireland is an inspiration for aesthetes and epicureans alike, having mastered the art of living well. Known as much for her covetable textiles and interiors conceived for high-profile clients as for her own infectious wit and joie de vivre, the British-born, Los Angeles-based tastemaker melds classic French and English decoration with a spirit of Californian conviviality This enviable mix was reflected in the stylish and sociable cohort of interior designers who converged for Kathryn’s week-long design retreat in the Southern Highlands of NSW, her first in Australia after successful iterations in California and at her property in the South of France. Bringing together some of the country’s leading designers, including Anna Spiro, Adelaide Bragg, Charlotte Coote and Cameron Kimber, the retreat afforded a fruitful exchange of creative ideas…

MARRAKECH SOUKIT UP Studio Marc Hertrich & Nicolas Adnet are the architects behind the magnificent refurbishment of Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi hotel, a modern Arabian-style oasis in the heart of Marrakech. movenpick.com INFLIGHT ELEGANCE DAVID CAON has collaborated with Qantas to create a fine bone china tableware collection. noritake.com.au FIJI MAKING WAVES MARRIOTT HOTELS’ FIRST FIJI RESORT (RIGHT), NESTLED ON THE SECLUDED BEACHES OF MOMI BAY, FEATURES CONTEMPORARY, LOCALLYINSPIRED INTERIORS INFLUENCED BY STUNNING ISLAND SURROUNDINGS. FIJIMARRIOTT.COM TALKING POINTS BON VOYAGE Keep your passport safe with Chanel’s classic holder. chanel.com TAG TEAM Personalised leather tags perfect for jetsetters. kindsir.com.au SMART SKIN Moisturise and mattify with La Mer’s latest. cremedelamer.com.au NEW YORK REDEFINED STYLE Ian Schrager’s recently opened Public Hotel (below) embodies a ‘luxury for all’ premise, evident in the sophisticated yet simple interior…

DESIGNERS KIRSTEN STANISICH & JONATHAN RICHARDS “Forgoing all reference to the fashionable in contemporary interiors, the design pushes material and execution to defy eras. The kitchen cabinets in burled maple, for example, transcend fashion in favour of a unique and opulent material that arguably was at its fashionable peak in the early 1900s. Also in the kitchen, a wall insert of 80s-style glass bricks within a larger wall portion of 90s white tiles becomes a splashback, while the freestanding bench provides a wholly contemporary centrepiece. My favourite kitchen items are the features with the burled maple veneer, which I love as it is yellow and spotted. My other favourites are the blue Expormim ‘Huma’ chairs from Ke-Zu. The blue contrasts so well against the yellow veneer.” What luxury items did…

DESIGNERS MARDI DOHERTY & MICHELLE EVANS “Our approach was to bring a fun, graphic aesthetic to what is a narrow space. The bathroom is on the ground floor and accessible from the pool area. The bespoke large round mirror in blue is a feature and sits on top of the checkerboard patterned tiled wall that adds a punchy playful element to the room. The pink grout used for the tiles is a favourite design feature and helps to accentuate the length of the narrow room.” What luxury item did you choose for this space regardless of budget? “The customised mirror, designed by Doherty Design Studio.” dohertydesignstudio.com.au [ FACT FILE ] Interior design DOHERTY DESIGN STUDIO Builder Michael Kirwan of Professional Residential. Joinery Fresh Kitchen Ideas. Bench seat in Cream Wood veneer from…

DESIGNER THOMAS HAMEL “Using the space as a blank canvas, we focused on detailing to complement the grandeur of the Federation home by introducing marble wall panelling and painted walls to add scale, faux wood ceramic floor tiles and incorporating light through contemporary fittings and sunshine.” What luxury item did you choose for this space regardless of budget? “Space is the greatest luxury and we repurposed this room to take advantage of the sunshine coming in from two sides. The unique Calacatta dado rails and skirting in stone that wrap around the room took many laborious hours but were worth it for the overall result. Added to the custom mirrors and selected fittings, these create a luxurious feel that’s hard to leave!” thomashamel.com [ FACT FILE ] Interior design THOMAS HAMEL &…

DESIGNER CHELSEA HING “The design for this ground-f loor guest bathroom was inspired by Ilse Crawford’s work, with its beautifully restrained mix of finishes and classic detailing. With the rare bonus of space for a freestanding bath without the requisite shower, the bathroom could be treated with more decorative ‘dry’ finishes, which gave us more freedom to play with texture, pattern and colour. Favourite items would be the freestanding bath and pedestal basin for their classic mood and silhouette. The basin lends an old world but lightweight touch to the space, while the bath anchors the focal point in the room.” What luxury item did you choose for this space regardless of budget? “Panelling that we custom designed for the space. It wraps in from the hallway and provides a…