Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue #22.6 - 2020 i Home Design

LIVING EDGE SHOWROOM, MELBOURNE Opened in March, the Living Edge flagship showroom in Richmond, Melbourne, was created as a reflection of the brand’s distinct visual identity. Designed by Bates Smart, the glass-encased showroom offers 360-degree views to soak in natural light and blur the boundary between inside and out. Living Edge has long featured some of world’s most renowned designer brands, from Herman Miller and Muuto to Tom Dixon, and the showroom was designed to highlight these quality pieces. A treat for the eyes, be inspired by minimalist design and stunning furniture, wherever you are in your project. If now’s not a possibility, we’d recommend bookmarking this space for your future design hunting. Photography by Peter Clarke. livingedge.com.au DIY POTTERY KIT BY CROCKD We’ve all been forced to spend more…

“Signed pieces of Brazilian art and design add a sense of belonging while celebrating local culture”— Giuliano Marchiorato Kite Apartment (or “Apartamento Pipa” in Portuguese) is a striking example of minimalist design brimming with personality and promoting contemporary living. Inspired by the composition and flow of a colourful kite in flight, the home welcomes timber, colour and natural ventilation in equal measure. Newlyweds have nested in this immaculately designed abode located in Curitiba, Brazil. The 159sqm apartment’s original floor plan was well devised, with only minor drawbacks. Two such snags were the poorly implanted staircase and study, both of which were at odds with the couple’s modern, cosmopolitan lifestyle. The brief materialised during a focacciafuelled picnic between client and architect, where wine and cheese flowed freely, as did design ideas…

“Black window frames, black kitchen highlights and Black Japan-finished floors in the existing house create a perception of cohesion and tie everything together”— Lainey Richardson Large Federation cottages with good bones, original detailing, high ceilings and palatial rooms are getting harder to come by. The Sydney cottage Elaine Richardson Architect was employed to transform possessed all these enviable qualities, as well as a lessenviable lean-to addition at the rear, which contained the bathroom, kitchen and laundry. With so much original character to retain up front, the brief centred on a new family home reverent to its Federation legacy. The brief specified new family space, a new kitchen and living area and a new bathroom, all of which were to be sympathetic to the Federation fabric of the cottage. Ancillary to…

“The central courtyard provides a pocket of nature that anchors the house in the wider context, reinforcing the link with the surrounding beaches and surf lifestyle”— Kurt Crisp Torquay House is a unique surfcentric holiday home capable of accommodating couples and large groups of up to 20 saltyhaired surfers. Architecture firm buck&simple completed the project in November 2019, and we sat down with cofounder Kurt Crisp to pick his brain and get all the nitty gritty details pertaining to the project. Nestled inside a greenfield — or undeveloped — site, the newly subdivided lot was surrounded by countless neighbouring homes in the early stages of construction, making it difficult to imagine how the area would eventually look and how the home would fit into the surrounding context and landscaping. “The…

From warm winter accents and beautiful hand-crafted knitted throws to funky terrazzo furniture, luxurious velvet and neutrals with generous splashes of colour — there are plenty of new winter looks in furniture and decor that are set to sizzle this season. If you ever feel a little down at this time of year, you’re not alone. Many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) with shorter daylight hours — it’s been shown the decreased exposure to sunlight affects the body’s circadian rhythm as well as brain activity. One way to try to banish those winter blues is to create a warm winter haven in your home, embracing the changing seasons and all the wonderful things it brings. According to Kate Festa, from Rochele Decorating, creating a warm winter welcome in your…

If you don’t have much space for a fireplace or you just want toasty toes in the bathroom, an alternative option is underfloor heating, which works from the ground up. This undoubtedly has its perks, whether it’s taking the edge off cold tiles underfoot after a shower or simply because it’s out of sight. “Underfloor heating has a major advantage over other traditional heating types — it’s invisible,” Sandra Skelly of ComfortHeat says. “Besides not taking up any space within a room, it also has the ability to evenly heat the whole house, not just one room, and it doesn’t create any dust or draughts, move any air or create any noise.” Heat naturally rises, so you can step back and let underfloor heating do the work of moving air…

Having recently returned from a holiday in Japan, the owners of this home were conditioned to the experience of the wet room setting that’s unique to the Japanese culture. The tradition is that the shower is used for rinsing first, followed by soaking in the bath. Their upstairs ensuite provided the scope of space required for this in their home and the plan was executed perfectly, with the layout clearly divided between the wet room and vanity zone. The style has gone from an early ’90s look with small blue floor tiles and white wall tiles, to the vast space that now features large-format floor-toceiling tiles. It’s hard to believe that this renovation took place in the exact space the original ensuite existed. The challenge of a spatial arrangement that…

Marrying contemporary and coastal design with an architectural twist, this striking kitchen boasts both aesthetic appeal and high-end functionality. Eliesha was approached by the homeowners to create a unique space in celebration of their sea change and, needless to say, they were thrilled with the end result. With the kitchen being the centrepiece of an architectural build overlooking Kiama Harbour, the design required a thoughtful, innovative and youthful approach. The joinery itself is an explosion of colour and texture. The backdrop of American oak timber veneer, combined with matt black and white concrete, acts as a sophisticated anchor to the very playful teal surface that stretches over a 4m-long island bench. Paperock, which uses recycled paper to create an extremely strong and durable solid surface material, was used for the…

All-white kitchens have been popular for decades and will continue to grace magazine pages for years to come. White is a popular colour (or reflection of light, to be technical) — it’s a safe option for most, ideal for outstanding architecture and a must-have for avid art collectors. But the selection of the “right white” is rarely straightforward … PURE WHITES A pure white can emphasise architectural features with great effect. In these examples, the designers have used the ever-popular Dulux Vivid White on both cabinetry and walls. However, pure white can have some drawbacks. With its light-reflective properties, this colour can be overwhelmingly bright. A pure white can also lead to pricey painting touch-ups, particularly after a renovation when your painter will be working hard to get seamless coverage…

Designer Adam Nathaniel Furman says he loves the freedom to create. “I love the joyful space of contemplation and expression that happens when it’s just you, your pens and brushes, and a piece of paper,” he enthuses. Adam also enjoys working with craftspeople and embraces collaborative processes. “From woodworkers to ceramicists and metal workers, I love the coming together of their incredible knowledge and the process of making it happen in close collaboration. I learn so much every time,” he says. Adam is an award-winning artist who has exhibited globally. His work is also held in national collections. He describes his background as “mixed” as he’s of Argentine, Japanese and Israeli heritage. “My roots are of people who moved between places, who defiantly and joyously made their own culture and…

What’s involved in creating beautiful and desirable architectural features inside the home? What are the costs or implications that need to be considered? To find out what you can expect, we spoke to some architects who have crafted stunning architectural features. The elements of design are all around us. Every built object is made up of colour, line, mass, movement (or motion), space and texture (touch or visual experience). These aspects are within the built elements in a home’s interior and exterior, and all come into play when a skilled architect designs a custom feature for a home. It might be a ceiling height and shape that seems to defy gravity, a staircase that’s an art form, a stunning glass wall that stretches skywards, or an ornate concrete wall that…

“Windows are carefully located to allow light where it’s needed most, while offering natural ventilation in the warmer months to reduce energy usage”— Anthony Chan Roseberry Street House is a breezy southern belle populating Victoria’s Hawthorn East. Sporting a 1980s extension at the rear, the cute double-fronted Victorian’s two anterior rooms were punctuated with period features. “As with many of these types of houses, the extension felt small, with low ceilings and a slate floor,” Chan Architecture architect Anthony Chan reveals. “The rooms were awkwardly shaped and didn’t function well.” Modern second-storey and rear extensions applied to period homes often feel heavy and cold, but not this abode. Intent on bringing a sense of lightness and warmth into the dwelling, Anthony utilised natural timber batten cladding externally. Arranged at varying…

From the spacious living areas and multipurpose media room to the inviting swimming pool flanked by a well-equipped cabana, this is a home designed for easy living. Light-filled and airy, it is home to a professional couple with two young girls and a testament to the design skills of Michael Sasso, director of Aspect Designs, and the construction expertise of Chris Earle, managing director of Building Excellence Australia. The family had purchased a site in Bella Vista, an outer, north-western suburb of Sydney, but the shape of the land made it difficult for them to proceed with their original plan, which was to adapt a project home design. They soon realised this approach wasn’t going to work, so they decided the only solution was a custom design. Explains Michael, “The…

Providing a modern refresh for a waterfront property, Graham Wilson of Smart Joinery has brought functionality, continuity and a new look to this home. Owned by a young couple who work remotely, the home is their sanctuary and needed to be easy to maintain. While the primary reason for the renovation was to change the vista from mountain to water, the couple was also ready for a fresh start in their living space. Built in the early 2000s, the home had a waterdamaged laundry and a curved mosaic black mother-of-pearl feature wall that had to go. Like most ideas, it’s a lot easier said than done. Smart Joinery was greeted with a challenge straight off the bat, with the height of the feature wall and a tricky surface on which…

Faced with the daunting task of renovating a rare untouched Federation property, the owners needed a contemporary kitchen that would remain in keeping with the rest of the house. A large extension at the rear of the existing house has been added to make space for a new kitchen, dining and family room as well as a butler’s pantry and laundry. The result is a wonderfully contemporary design that remains commensurate with the style and era of the Edwardian home. The predominantly white walls have been balanced with dark monument shelves down one end, and brick up the other end. The room has an authentic and harmonious ambience, with exposed windows positioned high up as well as great big pieces of kitchen cabinetry. Sliding glass anchors the dining room and…

BRENDAN KELLY 1/ Brendan began his career as a comedian, but these days he shuns the comedic limelight and spends his day creating inspiring and masterful artworks in the hills of northern New South Wales. His influences are many and varied, including Alfred Wallace, Miles Davis, the Dalai Lama and the Butthole Surfers. In his huge art studio he hosts his own exhibitions to help those often excluded from the art world. Brendan hosts Forest Art, an eclectic avant garde charity show that includes sculpture, film, installation, theatre, humour and more, and also exhibits online with Bluethumb. bluethumb.com.au/brendan-kelly FARLEY CAMERON 2/ Farley is a dynamic, emotive artist based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, whose works focus mainly on nature, with native plants of particular interest. Farley says her artwork…

Oscar Niemeyer was a renowned Brazilian architect who was one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture as we know it today. Oscar’s work is well known for its use of abstract curves that complement nature’s natural landscapes. This property, located in Bellevue Hill, NSW, pays homage to Oscar’s work, demonstrating a clean modern look, sleek lines and soft curves that blend into the natural environment surrounding the building. As we all know, many hands make light work, and this beautiful creation is the result of those many hands. The design was a collaboration between design architect Luigi Rosselli, from Luigi Rosselli Architects, and project architect Manuelle Schelp from Studio Schelp. Alwill Interiors is responsible for the seamless blend that brings the outside in and vice versa.…

1/ POWER UP Make the most of your home’s natural light with blinds that are smarter, simpler and more convenient. With the next generation of Luxaflex PowerView Motorisation, beautiful shades are now more intelligent than ever before. Enjoy seamless, whole-home integration, including voice control, through Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, and daily personalised settings — ideal for a slow wake-up to natural light entering your room. Operate a single blind or all of them at once — the control is in your hands. luxaflex.com.au 2/ COMPLETELY FLOORED Ready for a change but nervous to make the jump? It’s never been easier to see the possibilities in your own space. Polyglot’s new Floor Visualiser has been created to help you discover, shop and buy floor coverings, all from your…

1/ Our favourite thing about the Medina Tangier rug is its sustainability. The smallest size, 150cm x 90cm, is made from 600 recycled plastic bottles, while the largest, 300cm x 250cm, is made from 3000! This hard-wearing, practical and machinewashable alternative to natural fibre makes the most of the waste we’ve already created and gives it new life. Drawing inspiration from the old towns of northern Morocco, the Tangier rug features a contemporary monochrome simplicity. Ethically made by skilled craftsmen and women fairly paid in comfortable working conditions, this rug is about more than its purpose. Place inside or out, in high traffic areas or by the pool, wherever it goes this hand-woven rug is one to last. $759 for a 240cm x 170cm rug. weavergreen.com 2/ A floor covering…

Founder Sevag Kechichian says he developed Papillion Furniture because there was a definitive gap in the industry for modern custom-designed and -built furniture. “With an off-the-shelf piece of furniture you have to work with what is available,” he says. “Come to us with a design in mind and we can craft a custom piece of furniture to suit the footprint of the space and your individual comfort needs.” Given that Papillion is all about bespoke pieces, the company’s style is fluid and varied as each project is unique. Every piece begins with hand-cut hardwood timber, meticulously assembled into the frames. Each roll of fabric is carefully hand-cut to individual customised templates and sewn. “The upholstery process is also an intermediate process as each piece starts to take shape in the…

“The south-facing rear yard was the main obstacle when considering how light could be best introduced, given that the living areas were located at the southern end, away from the street and adjacent to the rear yard”— Adam Hobbs Kensington House is more than just a home. It’s a masterpiece. Commenced in June 2018 and completed in April 2019, the final cost of the project went over budget by $52,000, bringing the final cost to $1,252,000. However, the budget blowout is quickly forgotten once you enter these digs. The pre-existing single-storey interwar Federation cottage had been renovated to include a total of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living spaces, a kitchen and modest laundry. While liveable, the home was in need of some modern features. The new owners hoped to…

“We live in a throwaway society with the motto of ‘easy come easy go’ and I just cannot do it”— Pati Robins Having very limited space with which to work (particularly by Australian standards), the resident of this two-bedroom apartment in the UK applied her knowledge and love of colour, accessories, spatial intelligence and art to making her home feel luxuriously large. At only 59sqm, this two-bedroom terraced home posed a challenge for owners Pati Robins and her husband, Colin, who were after a more spacious and luxurious feel. “When we moved in, it was painted in Magnolia,” Pati sighs, “also known as ‘Builder’s Beige’.” Born and raised in Poland, Pati moved to Cardiff, capital of Wales, to be with Colin, a disabled army veteran, and has resided there since…

“The large canvas in the living room was given a champagne gold finish to match the surrounding champagne decor”— Jessie Quin The Isle of Capri’s skyline is more sky than line. High-rises are looked down upon and, unlike surrounding Gold Coast suburbs, this geographical sweet spot evokes a sleepy seaside atmosphere. Dotted with waterfront domiciles both old and new, the area provides a quaint escape and stark contrast to Surfers Paradise. Inside one of Capri’s old brick homes is an interior oasis fashioned by Gold Coast-based Fine Living Interior Styling. Located along the Nerang River, this west-facing property combines charcoal stone tile flooring with white walls, and an art collection the National Gallery of Australia would be proud to call its own. With lofty ceilings and abundant windows, the light…

If you were of the opinion that the only purpose of a fireplace is to provide heat, you’d be dead wrong. There’s a reason Netflix has the popular Fireplace for Your Home series and YouTube features 10-hour-long fireplace videos racking up 18 million-plus views. A crackling fireplace calls to our wild hearts, reminding us of friends laughing around a campfire, romantic evenings sipping wine while logs crackle, and that special time of year when it’s cold outside and the family gathers in the living room to cosy up together and keep warm. Something for all the senses, a fireplace will warm your feet, toast the marshmallows you eat, create a statement piece, offer tantalising smells and comforting sounds, all while adding a dash of luxury to your home. Before you…

While winter calls for cosy evenings spent indoors with a fireplace at your feet, the eff ort involved in setting up said fire might not be quite as appealing. Combining all the benefits of electric fireplaces with the beauty of a wood-fired flame is the Optimyst electric fireplace. Reimagining the potential of electric flames, this cutting-edge fireplace offers an authentic visual that you’ll often mistake for true flames and smoke. Making great use of the unique, state-of-the-art Optimyst patented technology, Real Flame Optimyst creates a three-dimensional effect using its ultrasonic technology to generate an ultra-fine water mist. As the mist rises up through the logs or coals, the light reflects against the water to form a convincing illusion of flames and smoke. The easy installation (in just minutes), without the…

Part of a total interior renovation, the kitchen in this home was stuck in the 1980s, dark and foreboding with poor space planning and traffic flow, minimal storage and tired joinery. Engaging St James Whitting for the makeover, the client presented a brief for a beautiful, workable, contemporary space to complement the home and its location. They wanted to open the kitchen to the living area with easy access to the outside, and plenty of workspace, storage and modern appliances. The adjoining area formed an extension of the kitchen/storage with customised joinery for a computer nook, servery, additional pantry, ironing area and somewhere to store the children’s toys. Gutting the space and removing the wall opened things right up, with structural beams concealed in bulkheads creating light-filled separate but connected…

When Petra Meikle de Vlas’s school teacher gave her work a nod of approval in art class, Petra almost fell off her chair. “I was never good at anything; I was a bit naughty at school, I went for the social side of things, so it was a shock when my art teacher praised my work,” she recalls. In Petra’s case, the apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree — her father is also an artist. “My dad’s side of the family are all very creative,” she says. Petra dabbled a little in art over the next decade or two, working on occasional commissioned wildlife pieces, but her focus was on travel. She journeyed to Africa and other exotic places, learning about life and drinking in the culture. “Seeing…

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Andrea Higgs creates and delivers interior design experiences — tours, workshops and presentations — through her business OLIO Interiors. OLIO means “a miscellaneous collection of things” and sums up the personal, layered, eclectic homes Andrea loves to help others create. She shares her 10 favourite things…