Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue#19.4 2016 i Home Design

After many years working in the design and manufacture of leather goods, Carmen Hijosa searched for an alternative material that would be kinder to the planet. And with leather becoming more scarce and expensive, the time was right to find a product to service this growing market. The breakthrough came when Carmen discovered that pineapple leaf fibres, a by-product from the pineapple harvest, could be turned into a non-woven textile. By extracting the fibres from the pineapple leaves through a procedure called decortications, then passing them through an industrial process, they become a non-woven textile which is the base of the material Piñatex. This process takes place in the Philippines, with the finishing process done in Barcelona, Spain. With the leaf fibres a by-product of the pineapple harvest, no extra…

SIMPLE MATTERS ERIN BOYLE | THAMES & HUDSON | POA Over the years, we tend to mindlessly accumulate mountains of stuff — we’re hunters and gatherers, after all. While it may seem natural to hold onto these things, Erin Boyle suggests sentimentality might not serve a purpose. Simple Matters stems from Erin’s blog, Reading my Tea Leaves, and takes the reader through the motions of decluttering, simplifying, organising and considered decoration. At the heart of Simple Matters is the premise that a home is filled with hard-working things. THE JOY OF LESS FRANCINE JAY | HARDIE GRANT | $30 While the concept of minimalism sounds ideal, sorting through all your possessions is a daunting thought. So start by cultivating a minimalist mindset, as advised by author of The Joy of…

Clean lines and polished surfaces are the new perfect pairing, along with rustic features and raw materials including concrete, timber and metal piping. Here are a few of my top pieces to achieve a sophisticated industrial look.…

Nothing but the best when it comes to formal occasions 1 The Abington extension dining table uniquely features the timber being laid across the table, rather than lengthways, giving a unique wraparound effect. buywoodfurniture.com. au 2 Dripping with crystals and featuring 12-bulb tiers, the Grand chandelier by Powerlight is all class from every angle. domayneonline.com.au 3 The Tuscon square walnut table seats eight comfortably or 12 when two tables are positioned side by side. An inbuilt glass lazy Susan in beige is there for convenience. designinitial.com.au 4 Add a touch of edginess to your formal dining space with the Decorative House concrete set. saltandpepper.com.au 5 Keep extra place settings on hand but neatly tucked away with the Hemnes storage combination. ikea.com.au 6 Handmade in Buywood Furniture’s Brisbane workshop, the Rye…

The kitchen sink is one of the most important fi xtures in your home. The size and shape of your sink will depend on the needs of your family and your cooking style. While stainless steel is by far the most popular material, there are many other options on off er to give you the freedom to make a statement. Acquello white double fireclay sink.englishtapware.com.au Acquello white top-mounted double fireclay sink.englishtapware.com.au Fragranite Impact granite white single-bowl sink with drain. reece.com.au Fragranite Impact granite onyx doublebowl sink with drain. reece.com.au Advance double-bowl sink. clark.com.au Pete Evans 1.75 end bowl sink. clark.com.au Undermount inset double sink. afa.com. Double-bowl sink with sliding glass chopping boards. smeg.com.au Lexa 8S black granite composite sink. blanco-australia.com Vertus chopping board. afa.com.au Cubeline colander. afa.com.au Roller mat. afa.com.au…

We love to bake everything from biscuits and cakes to meat and vegetables, so choose well for the best results. oven checklist _ GAS Gas cooking retains more moisture but requires more rotation for even cooking. Not so good for crisping and can require an internal grill. _ ELECTRIC & COMBINATIO The most common oven type, electric ovens have multi-function options including top, bottom and grill as well as fan-forced. Combination steam convection types are also available. \ _ DOUBLE OR SINGLE? Single ovens are suitable for most households, but if you have a large family and love to bake and entertain, the double oven is for you. One-and-ahalf ovens are also available, with the second one having fewer functions. _ WALL OR FREESTANDING? Wall ovens mean you don’t have…

Fresh food is a must for our health and wellbeing, so it’s important to keep your cool and select the correct one for your family’s needs. refrigerator checklist _ SIZE Ensure the fridge you choose fits the space in your kitchen; check for both height and width. Is there enough storage for several days’ food for your family? Does it have a separate dairy/meat compartment, chill zone and crisper drawer? _ TOP OR BOTTOM MOUNT? The most common and economical style to run is the top mount, and there is a wide range of styles available. Bottom mount will save you bending down and makes it easy to see what’s inside, but can be more expensive to buy and run, as well as being slower to chill. _ DOUBLE DOOR…

Photography Rachel Lewis Designed by Naomi Freier with The English Tapware Company, the owners of this light-soaked bathroom wanted a design that would fit with the French provincial aesthetic of their home. The long, narrow room provided a challenge, but a generous bath and a broad French-style window create the illusion of a larger space. Antique French pieces and exposed brick evoke the feeling of spending a weekend away at a luxurious European B&B and contrast beautifully with the modern bath, basin and lighting. The heated towel rail and shower rose promise an inviting escape in which every convenience has been carefully considered, while the generous vanity storage offers incredible practicality for the busy modern household. Tied together with beautiful pewter touches, sweeping panes of glass and charming accessories, this…

a gorgeous green wall As city-dwelling becomes synonymous with denser living and multi-residential buildings, there are less gardens and more balconies. But these days you don’t have to train a vine and wait patiently for it to grow to start a green wall. Instead, there are countless systems to cater to your space and needs. Planters can be affi xed to walls, greenery can be arranged in movable plant stands and fully functioning green wall systems can be installed and developed by industry professionals — the options are endless. getting heated A heater or fireplace is the perfect way to keep your outdoors cosy all year round, ensuring the time and money you’ve invested into the space pays off no matter the season. Braziers and firepits are small, unobtrusive and…

1 DO IT LIKE THE DANES With NORRA modular storage by Skovby Denmark, you are free to style your home the way you like. Simply combine elements and colours to sculpt an expression that fits your personality and your space. Each piece is designed with great attention to detail from door fronts in timber, glass or fabric to self-closing drawers. danishred.com.au 2 MEMBERS ONLY This September, Sydney-based watercolour portrait artist Dee Jackson will open her Roseville studio as part of Art Direct Artist Trail. This is a unique opportunity to view more than 40 original artworks by Dee, who is a member of the Royal Art Society of New South Wales and Portrait Artists Australia. deejackson.com.au 3 PRINT ON PRINT Wall Art Prints is passionate about beautiful art at aff…

Variety is the spice of life, and for two Swedes living in Melbourne, it just made sense to introduce their native country’s creations into the local design realm. After sending their kids off to school, Eleonore Snell (Elle) and Alex Frandfors paired up to establish Alex & Elle, the go-to destination for quality Scandinavian fabrics. “We have always loved home decoration, particularly using beautiful materials with a link to home,” says Elle. “When you’re a Swede from a dark and cold country, your home becomes very important to you. So much time is spent indoors and home decor is about making your home beautiful and cosy.” With backgrounds in corporate marketing and graphic design, Alex and Elle aren’t designers by education, but both share a similar style when it comes…

What do you get when you put a former police detective and a teacher in the tool shed? RAW Sunshine Coast. Partners in business and life, Chris Rawlins and Katie Bishop design and manufacture bespoke furniture that’s also kind to the environment. When they first started the company, the pair worked out of a small workshop at the back of an industrial complex, but they didn’t stay there for long. “Several months in we employed a full-time cabinetmaker and relocated to a larger workshop and adjoining showroom,” says Katie. And as demand continued to grow, so did the premises. Now, two and a half years later, a larger workshop has been acquired as well as an independent showroom, pop-up shop and 10 staff including two in-house interior designers. So what…

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In recent years, we have been rewarded with broader design options and multilayered trends in our interiors, including timbers in their natural state, exposed frames in furniture pieces, natural-coloured fabrics, leathers and refined lines. Also of note are multi-use pieces designed for small and transitional spaces, including indoor–outdoor applications. Yellow gold is replacing rose gold and the use of greenery is gaining momentum. Increasingly, sophisticated technology is being adopted in the manufacturing process, allowing for a diverse range of options and materials, resulting in unique and elevated style and comfort. HD…

1 Use colour everywhere you can — orange is mood-lifting and perfect to coax out the warmer weather. domayneonline.com.au 2 Escape to the tropics wherever you are with the Banana Leaf cushions. escapetoparadise.com.au 3 This authentic and unique light is handmade in England by Davey Lighting according to centuries-old traditions. dunlin.com.au 4 These fruity designs sit happily on melamine plates and are as practical as they are playful. kidostore.com 5 Four itty-bitty bunnies make this tumbler set too playful to pass up. ikea.com.au 6 The Roma dining chair boasts a simple yet contemporary design with a white aluminium frame and a grey or beige sling. The complete collection consists of dining, leisure, lounge and sun lounger varieties. designinitial.com.au 7 Who said blue and green should never be seen? This look…

Nestled in the small town of Bangalow in Northern New South Wales, just 20 minutes shy of Byron Bay, is Zakay Studio and Gallery. After 15 years sculpting glass and doing exactly what he loves, Asaf Zakay plans to “keep enjoying my creativity and this lifestyle”. Growing up in Israel where he completed a stained glass course, Asaf came from a family where his parents — an accountant and a farmer — weren’t exactly in the creative fi eld. However, his mother did love to paint and from a young age, Asaf was surrounded by art. “In 2005, I came to Australia and was introduced to the concept of sacred geometry,” says Asaf. “I showed my work in various art shows and the locals dripfed me information.” Stained glass is…

Water is one of our most precious resources, so your kitchen tap needs to do more than just look good — it must work effi ciently and give you years of trouble-free service. 1 Abey 20577BN tap. abey.com.au 2 Emporio pull-out mixer in black. abey.com.au 3 Vimmern kitchen mixer. ikea.com.au 4 Vivid Slimline oval sink mixer 220mm gooseneck. phoenixtapware.com.au 5 Ringskar singlelever kitchen mixer. ikea.com.au 6 Gessi pull-out tap in black. abey.com.au 7 Malmsjon kitchen mixer tap. ikea.com.au 8 Perrin & Rowe Ionian two-hole benchmounted mixer with porcelain levers, straight legs and spray rinse. englishtapware.com.au 9 Perrin & Rowe Orbiq one-hole sink mixer with metal levers and round bar sink spout. englishtapware.com.au 10 Perrin & Rowe Provence Country two-hole mixer with metal levers. englishtapware.com.au 11 Prize flexible coil sink mixer in chrome. phoenixtapware.com.au 12 Abey Emporio gooseneck black spout kitchen mixer.…

Some cooks love induction, some swear by gas and others are happy with standard electric models. The type of cooking you prefer will often dictate your selection. Are four burners enough? Do you need a wok burner? How about a built-in chargrill or what about a deep fryer? Do your research so you don’t get burnt buying the wrong model. cooktop checklist _ GAS Gas cooking provides instant heat and control. Great for wok cooking and chargrilling, but not so easy to clean. _ CERAMIC Electric ceramic cooktops have a flat surface, making them streamlined and easy to clean, especially if they don’t have knobs. Heat is not as easy to control as gas, but cooks at low temperatures and retains heat after switching off . _ INDUCTION Induction cooktops…

THE GENEROUS FREESTANDING BATH WHICH IS A LUXURY ADDITION everyday LUXURY Proving you don’t have to have space to have style, this compact bathroom from Designline Kitchens & Bathrooms truly makes the most of what it’s got. As soon as you step in the room, a feeling of calmness and relaxation is immediately felt, with the porcelain grey concrete tiles and understated colour palette evoking a sense of tranquillity. Hints of white add to the bathroom’s ambience, with pared-back features and clean lines ensuring the space isn’t overwhelmed. Subtle textural elements enhance the character of the room while encouraging a clean and simple aura. The freestanding bath is luxuriously deep and lends an instant resort feel, providing this bathroom with a sense of everyday luxury. The circular basins and sharp…

After taking a break from the public eye, wallpaper is back with a vengeance. However, there was a massive gap in the market for those who seek environmentally friendly products that don’t sacrifice style. Enter designer Amanda Bennett, who created a solution in the form of Amba Florette. Like Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity, the name Amba Florette came to the designer in the form of a dream. “I googled what it meant and was surprised to find that it was beautiful vintage jewellery,” says Amanda. “Quite apt for my style, I think.” Although Amanda has always loved textures, bold shapes and colours, the idea of creating her own patterns didn’t come until after she completed a TAFE course in graphic design. “After a few years and a number of…

A ceramic artist, collaborator, teacher and a mother, Shannon Garson is a jack of all trades. Her busy work schedule and constant call to exhibit is proof. While this may seem like a lot for some, for Shannon, “wanting to draw is similar to wanting to speak”. Ceramic art and bespoke pottery are having a moment, and studios are popping up left, right and centre. But Shannon’s creations are distinctly her own. Watercolour illustrations painted with a deft hand adorn classic, cleancut shapes inspired by Scandinavian midcentury design and Japanese domestic pots. Her colours of choice are characteristically soft and subdued neutrals. So what does this maker call on for inspiration? “Rock pools, dry forest floors covered in the speckled and spotted leaves of eucalyptus trees … all the mysterious,…

Combine peach- and champagnetoned pastels with the natural beauty of oak timber and top it off with brass accents. This trend brings a refreshed face to neutral that is warm and welcoming, while still offering a sense of comfort and relaxed style.…

This year, the Sydney HIA Home Show presented three rooms created by three interior designers to showcase how to ‘normalise’ sustainable interiors. Presented by John Eussen from Eussen Living, each designer was on site during the event to talk with visitors about the benefits of using eco-friendly products and materials in their homes and discuss how green interiors can achieve a contemporary look without sacrificing style.…

Just because something hasn’t been done before doesn’t mean it’s not possible. And for Kim Anderson, this notion provides the ideal incentive to try. Painting with sand certainly isn’t a conventional medium, nor is it an established niche, but it’s what Kim loves to do. When entering competitions or organising exhibitions, she’s often met with a confused silence, blank expression or a lack of words when she reveals her medium. And yet she remains undeterred. Sandstone Art is a truly unique medium of painting which stems from her childhood and has developed over the years “with a lot of trial and error”,she admits. “I started painting with sand as a young girl with my dad,” says Kim. “We used to make sandstone fi replaces to go around gas heaters, and…

No-one likes the smell of your meal hours after you’ve fi nished cooking, especially when it comes to fi sh and other aromatic foods. A rangehood will help prevent the spread of cooking smells, remove steam and draw away splashes from the cook’s face. rangehood checklist _ DUCTED OR RECIRCULATING? Ducted rangehoods take steam and smells outside of your home and are the most eff icient type as they have a larger filter area. They also take up more space. Recirculating rangehoods use carbon filters to suck in odours and recirculate clean air. Filters require washing and periodic replacement. _ SIZE width as your cooktop — usually 60cm or 90cm. _ FIXED Fixed rangehoods have a larger filter area and are eff icient as they cover most of the cooking…

The number of kitchen gadgets and appliances in a kitchen will vary with every household. Some of us are happy with a sharp knife and chopping board, while others want everything from blenders, choppers and peelers to grinders and more. There’s no shortage of appliances to buy; the decision is just how many! small appliances checklist COFFEE MACHINES Stovetop, benchtop or inbuilt, they all make coff ee; it just depends on your level of passion for your brew. Stovetop is the simplest, benchtop takes up space, and inbuilt requires plumbing and wall space. The size of your kitchen, your budget and your personal coff ee taste will dictate. Always try before you buy. FOOD PROCESSORS Select the right bowl size — 10 cups will suit a family of four. Choose…

This beautiful family-friendly kitchen was inspired by a desire to create a space where people would walk in and say ‘wow’. Guided by the owner’s vision, Freedom Kitchens pieced together a kitchen to perfectly suit the family’s lifestyle and personality. At the heart of the kitchen is a stunning multi-level island and dining table for the family to enjoy meals together. The monochrome scheme of black and white is timeless, with the clever use of gloss surfaces refl ecting the greenery of the outdoors. Large banks of handleless drawers enhance the overall minimalist look while the generous walkin pantry establishes a streamlined kitchen, free of clutter. This kitchen provides the perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality and is a space that truly suits the way the family lives. HD freedomkitchens.com.au…

The owners wanted a bathroom retreat that was stylish, contemporary and would stand the test of time. The previous bathroom was half the size as it backed onto a small walk-in robe. The two rooms were merged to provide a large master ensuite, allowing for a double vanity and freestanding bath. The double vanity has a timber-grain finish that is complemented by the porcelain timber-grain tiles of the feature wall. The freestanding stone bath provides a luxurious space for the owners to unwind and relax, and the integrated shower base creates a seamless transition from floor to shower. The brief revolved around a symmetrical design to create a clean and beautiful space. Neutral tones and natural finishes, including stone and timber, create a balanced bathroom that is full of luxury.…

MIRROR, MIRRO R . . . 1 Fusing colour, form and functionality, the Shapes mirror series will give you a refreshing reflection. Hay Shop Sydney, (02) 9538 0855 2 The mirrors in the Hang 1 collection come in all shapes and sizes, meaning there’s one for every style. bludot.com.au 3 Simple is best, as demonstrated by this frameless tilting mirror with brass detail. idyllhome.co.uk 4 A bathroom essential, the Trensum mirror is magnified on one side and always ready for a close-up. ikea.com.au 5 The Last Chance mirror perches on a slim, solid timber shelf mounted to the wall. bludot.com.au THROW IN THE TOWEL 6 The Pittella A4121 towel rails come in rose gold, satin brass or black opaque. pittella.com 7 For some extra space, keep the Trappestigen stepladder flush…

HOME DESIGN & EUSSEN LIVING STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION The Home Design & Eussen Living Student Design Awards 2016 competition brief was to completely renovate and fi t-out Barangaroo House, which operates as accommodation for Indigenous Australian families and students in Sydney. The cottage is also used to accommodate Year 12 graduates who wish to stay in the city after they’ve completed high school until they commence university or a job. This is only temporary accommodation, not permanent, so it has transient occupants. The cottage was designed to make residents and visitors feel welcome, not overwhelmed, and encourage them to stay in the city rather than return to outback country properties. It included an outdoor relaxed space to extend the communication hub of this building, with the expectation being far beyond…