Innholdsfortegnelse for 2016 i Design and Decoration

After the builders have left and the landscaping is complete, it’s time to decorate your home. This special edition of Design & Decoration looks at projects from around the globe with styles ranging from modern and minimal to beachside chic and traditional. We also show you how to get the look and where to buy. Creating interiors that are unique to your style requires time and patience to ensure the end result is one you love and can live with for years to come. With so much emphasis on the environment and the need to reduce waste, buying for longevity should be front of mind with any purchase. Today’s manufacturers and suppliers are aware of the need to produce pieces that are not only beautiful, but also functional and environmentally…

ed’s fave THE ELEVATED FREESTANDING KITCHEN ISLAND THAT OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SOME QUALITY ME-TIME OVER BREAKFAST The Northern Beaches of Sydney embody much of the postcard Australian lifestyle, from the salty air and sprawling beaches to the laidback culture and positive vibes that encase the waterside suburbs. A refurbishment of a ’70s property, this home was in dire need of an update courtesy of Sydney interior architecture and design firm, Mr. Waller. For an active family of four, creating a home that complemented the natural surroundings was key, along with opening up the space, updating the kitchen and bathrooms and ridding the residence of the “rabbit warren” of rooms. The home consisted of four bedrooms and three bathrooms, but there was limited daylight in the central area. This was…

we love THE TURQUOISE DOOR AND NOVELTY HANDLE — A HINT OF COASTAL CHIC WITH A CONTEMPORARY QUIRK For designer and owner Lesley McClennan, making the decision to reinvest and renovate her family home was an easy choice considering the competitive real estate market in Sydney. With the power to control the entire process from architectural decisions to design selections, Lesley’s fresh design aesthetic has reinvented this Northern Beaches abode. Beginning with an original home built in 1910 with a small extension added in the ’80s, all existing rooms were turned on their heads and a new structure created to better serve the family. “The brief was to create a large open-plan living space that was uncomplicated and unexpected from the front door of the original part of the house,”…

Located in the picturesque Belgian municipality of Borgloon, a 1970s farmhouse was in need of a new aesthetic that reflected the nature of its owner. A city dweller by day and a country man at heart, the client sought the expertise of Mila Podiablonska from Absolute Interior Décor to create a residence that achieved the perfect balance between the comforts of home and a dash of luxury for good measure. “My client is a young businessman and farmer who travels a great deal, spending much of his time in city hotels,” says Mila. “The goal was to deliver a hotel level of luxury in the farmhouse, while also making the property warm and comfortable.” To achieve this fresh look, the internal spaces were opened up to encourage natural light. Floor-to-ceiling…

Heavyweight • Linen and hemp sheets often come in one weight that is cool in summer and cosy in winter. • Cotton varies, so choose a light, plain weave when it’s hot and sateenbrushed cotton or a cotton–bamboo blend to keep you warm in winter. One of the most iconic figures of peace from the 20th century, Mahatma Gandhi, said “be the change you wish to see in the world”. This may seem out of context on the topic of bedrooms, but they’re the words Beatrice Kuyumgian-Rankin, co-founder and director of Hemp Gallery, lives by. “Everyone can make a difference by voting with your wallet,” says Beatrice, who has been pursuing a sustainable future and running the Sydney-based company with her husband since the late ’90s. They sell hemp bed…

Home entertainment has always been a large part of the Australian lifestyle, and for many people, movies, TV shows and video games have played a large role in family life. Now, however, the technological advancements in this area have made home cinemas more attractive than ever. Streaming movies from online sources or from digital libraries connected to the home network means huge catalogues of cinematic moments can be accessed for a relatively small price, and for many enthusiasts, the dream of a private home theatre has become easier to realise. This article showcases some of the outstanding home theatres around the world and the variety of styles and products that are available to today’s homeowners.…

we love THE VEINED MARBLE BENCHTOP, WHICH ADDS INSTANT LUXURY TO THE LIVING AND DINING AREA A subtle colour palette maintains coherency throughout the interior and the use of natural timber flooring between the old and new sections ties the two spaces together Tucked away in an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, this quiet family Victorianera home has stood for almost half a century virtually unchanged. Since its purchase in the 1970s for roughly 5600 pounds by his father, Tony has always had a place in this home. Now co-owned with his partner, Michelle, they came to the conclusion that although the home is wrought with history, it desperately needed reinvigoration to bring it up to a living standard expected of a modern residence. Originally featuring a white picket fence and…

we love THE WHITE-PAINTED BRICK, A FRESH WAY TO PRESERVE ORIGINALITY Mews are known for their stable-like aesthetic, poky interiors and lack of natural light. But beyond the negatives, these iconic structures are pieces of architectural history, offering the perfect bone structure for a modern renovation. For a professional couple living in London, the goal was to bring this relic into the 21st century with the help of founder and director of Play Associates, Rory Macpherson. When gifted with a little slice of history, it’s essential to maintain the unique character of the residence during the redesign. “The challenge was to retain the charm of a traditional three-storey mews house built in 1870 and create something that felt very light, spacious and open,” says Rory. Opening up and adding square…

The world is getting smaller and the supermarkets are getting bigger. We have more fruit and vegetables on offer than ever before and many varieties are accessible year-round. With so much nutritious food available, kitchen appliances have come a long way to complement the abundance of fresh and exotic flavours. POWER TO THE MAX The only time processed food is good is when you do it yourself. Food processors, slicers and dicers will reduce the painstaking hours spent cutting, chopping, slicing, grating and peeling to a mere fraction of what they once were. Electric food processors come equipped with numerous attachments, and some advanced models even come with dough-kneading and juice-extracting capabilities. If you have a large family or love entertaining, these appliances are non-negotiable. If you don’ t, embrace…

The bath sits in a sea of ferns, making you feel like you are in a rainforest LEAFY AND LUXURIOUS At the heart of this leafy oasis is a freestanding, composite stone bath. Deep, inviting and luxurious, the bath is teamed with matching twin basins. The organic shape of these elements softens the angularity of the diagonal motif that echoes throughout the design. This can be seen in the Star Anais screening from Outdeco, the VertiScape vertical garden modules, the vanity mirror and the paving pattern. For the paving, Phillip Withers Landscape Design chose Anston granite pavers in three colours: Remi, Mimosa and a custom-designed colour, which Anston matched to a Porter’s Paints Cuban Turquoise colour swatch. Picking up on the colour of the palest paver, the ceiling over the…