Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue #23.4 2021 i Home Design

Looking to do a complete renovation? Strap yourselves in because this issue is all about design. Let’s start by figuring out your style. Do you favour all that is contemporary or do you err on the side of traditional? Our feature showcases the very latest design styles — some newbies and some that have stood the test of time. Now that you’ve got your style sorted, we can move on to interior decoration. We show you how you can bring your interiors to life with paint colours, wallpaper, flooring and lighting. Sometimes you really can judge a book by its cover and our feature takes a look at what’s new in exterior choices, from wall, window and door designs to roofing, bricks, render and cladding. There are plenty of projects…

TIGMI TRADING STUDIO, BYRON BAY Beloved interiors brand Tigmi Trading has set up shop in the Byron Arts and Industrial Estate, and the location couldn’t be more fitting for the trend-setting brand. Curated to perfection, the open-plan space serves as a studio, shopfront and headquarters. A little bit Mediterranean and a little bit Moroccan, the halcyon entrance is bold and beautiful. Inside, you’ll find all Tigmi’s latest treasures, from lighting and furniture to rugs and art, plus a Brutalist monolith that stops you in your tracks. Pop in and take a gander at pieces from Pierre Paulin, Charlotte Perriand, Mario Bellini, Michel Ducaroy, Tobia Scarpa, Pierre Jeanneret and Jan Ekselius. Photography by Alicia Taylor. tigmitrading.com AFTER HOURS EXHIBITION, MELBOURNE Held inside Volker Haug Studio as part of Melbourne Design Week…

Injecting style into your interiors can be as simple as a lick of paint, some beautiful handmade decor or a designer light fitting to illuminate a space. New shades, sculptural elements, textures and shapes can combine to leave a lasting impression. CHANGING COLOURS FROM DRAB TO FAB A fresh coat of paint is a great way to change up your interiors. The Pantone colours of the year are Ultimate Grey and Illuminating Yellow — a duo that Letrice Eiseman, executive director of The Pantone Color Institute, says expresses a message of positivity supported by fortitude: “Practical and rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, this colour combination gives us resilience and hope.” While those shades might be on trend, choosing a paint colour is not the only…

ed’s fave THE SHIP-LAPPED SPOTTED GUM ISLAND BENCH CONNECTS THE KITCHEN TO ITS VIEW Some prospective homeowners spend aeons scouring the market, searching for a house with the perfect ocean view. Others prefer the country and seek out a place that offers sweeping views of green fields, towering trees and undulating hills. For Tom and Louise Roebuck, there was no reason to choose — Grandview House enjoys both. This 1000sqm block is perfectly positioned on the south-western ridge of a hill on the edge of Yaroomba and Coolum Beach in Queensland. The original home, built in 1980, was placed at the front of the block, with the back garden a native wonderland that stretched up the hill behind it. Yet it was the view that first attracted Tom and Louise…

ed’s fave THE ARCH OF THE HOME IS REMINISCENT OF THE SUN RISING ON THE HORIZON, WITH THE WOOD USED THROUGHOUT A NOD TO THE SUMMER HOME’S TREE-FILLED SURROUNDS It only takes one look at the striking Vibo Tværvej house to know it’s something special. The steel roof of the quonset-like building creates an arch reminiscent of the sun rising over the horizon, with the wooden base of the home a tribute to its natural surrounds. “This summer residence is located in a plantation close to the sea,” says Stefan Valbæk from Valbæk Brørup Architects. “With the barrel-vaulted, half-circled roof, we came up with a form that not only invites in nature, but also connects the architecture of the house to traditional, simply formed dwellings.” Yet the design choices here…

With more entries submitted into the iF Design Awards 2021 than ever before (almost 10,000 across nine disciplines), the team at Loewe were proud as punch to take home 10 of the prestigious awards — with the WE. by Loewe range winning the Gold Medal. Considering the fast pace of design trends, it’s no surprise the pandemic has shaped many of this year’s winners, from a greater focus on hygiene to the fact many people are spending more time at home — and more time at home means more time in front of the TV. Loewe epitomises innovative, functional and intuitive product design. Design clarity, practicality and utmost precision down to the smallest detail are characteristic of the brand’s identity. The company’s core essence of “significant simplicity” describes the bond…

For three decades, George Hall travelled the world as a textile and clothing designer. But he always loved to paint, and with the proliferation of social media he began selling his artwork online. Within three months of selling his first painting, his career as an artist exploded. “I was so busy I left my full-time job, opened my own gallery and had my first sell-out exhibition,” he recalls. Today, George’s art is sold internationally, with agents in Paris, London and New York, to name a few. Art is something he says he was born into; his father was an architect, illustrator and an artist. At school he excelled in art and went on to study textile design at Wellington Polytechnic in New Zealand. George describes his work as abstract impressionism.…

Is your home a beachside cottage filled with character and warmth? A contemporary urban abode with cutting-edge style? A house in the ‘burbs you are renovating? Or perhaps you have an eco-chic dwelling that pays homage to the natural environment? No matter what your home’s style, there are many components that make up its exterior appeal and overall presentation, including walling, cladding, roofing, windows and doors. IT’S A WRAP Cladding is the material that is fitted to the external wall system of a home or commercial property. There are a few different wall systems in Australia, the most common being a structural single timber stud system frame. On the inside, internal cladding like plasterboard is fitted, and on the outside, external cladding materials such as brick, fibre-cement or weatherboard are…

The homeowners had just purchased a 25-year-old Australiana cottage in Perth and were looking for a new traditional-style kitchen. They requested light finishes that would blend with the look of their home and furniture. With all walls approved for demolition, Maggie and the team looked at concepts for the new kitchen. First, the breakfast bar was removed to open up the space. The large island was centred to the cooker, housing a wine fridge, a prep sink and space for four stools. The fridge had no chilled water, so a Zip tap providing hot, cold and sparkling water was installed. A Shaker-style fireclay sink was centred under the new window and two dishwashers were placed side by side. The bench was then extended beyond the kitchen wall. An angled window…

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NEW WAVE COLLECTION BY GREG NATALE Riding the wave of nostalgia, Greg Natale’s vibrant New Wave collection of vases embraces the colour and flamboyance of the 1980s. Glossy and geometric, the vases look beautiful grouped together but have equal impact when styled solo. Reminiscent of the past but reimagined in a contemporary way, New Wave is available in a range of colours including classic black and white, vibrant blues and stunning maroon as well as soft pastels. Fill with sculptural florals or greenery and watch your home burst to life. gregnatale.com STUDIO DEL CASTILLO Freshly rebranded and relaunched, Studio del Castillo (formerly In Design International) is a force to be reckoned with. The award-winning interior architecture and interior design studio is responsible for a number of the world’s classiest hotels…

1 / STRING WORKS HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE TABLE As the COVID pandemic continues to crest and wane like a wave, working from home is still the norm for many Australians. Great Dane is elevating the home office experience with a number of pieces that will see your productivity soar. Case in point: the String Works height-adjustable table. The ergonomically inclined desk boasts electronic height adjustability, allowing it to function as a regular desk and as a standing desk. A cable tray keeps wires in check and the unique legs add a modern touch. Unpretentious and utterly gorgeous, this table will have you crushing deadlines in no time. greatdanefurniture.com 2 / COCO REPUBLIC WINTER 2021 COLLECTION Winter is well and truly upon us and to celebrate the frosty season, Coco Republic has released…

From gas to wood-burning to electric — there are a number of options when it comes to heating, but which one is right for your home? Les Sperring, national sales manager at Herschel, answers a few questions about an innovative option that is gaining popularity: infrared heating. HOW DOES HERSCHEL INFRARED WORK? Herschel infrared heats your home the same way the sun heats the earth. It uses far infrared energy to warm up the fabric of the building and all the things inside it, including you. This turns the very surfaces of your home into part of your radiant heating solution, delivering you a consistently warm and comfortable environment. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RADIANT AND CONVECTION HEAT? Simply put, convection heat is heating the air and moving it around…

As winner of the KBDi and Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly People’s Choice Kitchen of the Year 2020, Studio Black knows a thing or two about creating dream kitchens. The stunning creation inside Kaleen Residence in the ACT is another example of the company’s mastery. As the hero of the five-bedroom, three-bathroom home, built by Canberra builder REP Building, the kitchen is imbued with elegance and warmth. “The clients are Greek and Italian, so the kitchen was designed around cooking and entertaining for their friends and large families,” says interior designer Maria Cerne of Studio Black. “The black SMEG free-standing cooker, black SMEG Victoria rangehood and the farmhouse sink were the ‘must-have’ items for this kitchen.” Glass Bellis pendants from Schots Emporium illuminate the Carrara quartz and Quantum quartz benchtops, while…

The flooring enjoys a strong connection to the land, with “stone pavers taken out of the veld” — Greg Truen There’s an undeniable charm to be found at Buffelsdrift, located in Ladismith, South Africa. This collection of farm buildings juts out from the surrounding landscape in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes. They straddle the line between whimsy and nature, as if they grew from the very earth itself. Yet there’s nothing unintentional about this restoration by SAOTA and Jaco Booyens Architect. In fact, their clever and respectful work on this property garnered them a gold medal in the 2019 Domus Restoration and Conservation Award in Italy. For SAOTA director Greg Truen, the project began when he acquired the farm in 2016. While some refurbishments had taken place in…

In recent years, electric fireplaces have experienced a boom in popularity, and with good reason. The modern electric fireplaces of today are light years apart from earlier designs, with advanced technologies such as LED lights offering hyper-realistic flames allowing changes in colour, brightness, pattern, speed and cycle pattern. Some even go the extra mile, providing audio and visual elements such as simulated sparks, crackling sounds and variable ember beds for a truly quality fireplace experience. As developments in visual graphics, design and efficiency have been made, more people are steering towards electric fireplaces as a lower-cost, green, functional and aesthetically pleasing alternative to wood and gas fireplaces. Here are the top 10 reasons, as listed by the experts at Real Flame, why electric fireplaces may just be your next go…

Designed and manufactured by BRUNNER in Bavaria, the designer inbuilt refractory kit of the BRUNNER wood heater allows a simple, cost-effective and safe installation. The BRUNNER kit system “BSK” can be set up in just a few hours thanks to its precisely formed heat-storing concrete components. The designer inbuilt kit can be finished with paint, render, tile or a stone cladding. Designed for an exposed flue installation for maximum efficiency, a traditional brick installation is also possible. The BRUNNER BSK 6 and BSK 8 are fully Australian emission and clearance tested. Being highly efficient with low emissions, they not only produce a beautiful picture of a perfectly clean-burning flame, they will also cover most of the heating needs of an average-sized house, using highly effective natural convection combined with heat…

Reflecting back on the last 12 months, we’ve seen dramatic changes in the way we live, work and play. People are re-evaluating what is important to them and creating sanctuaries at home that are comfortable, uplifting and beautiful. Interior designs continue to shift and evolve those styles that have inspired us in the past, like the Hamptons, contemporary, Scandinavian, minimalist and industrial. Across the home design industry, a handful of emerging styles are embracing eco-friendly living with warm organic components. Others focus on spirituality and wellbeing, with light-filled relaxation spaces and a greater sense of connectedness to exterior areas. Some fresh new looks also inject artistic musings into interior design with curves and bold new materials. GLOBAL INFLUENCE This look is defined by a rich fusion of different elements. We…

Cabinet handles and knobs can make or break a design. With so many important decisions involved in a kitchen renovation, there’s a good chance you’ll be “decision-fatigued” by the time you get around to choosing handles. In this feature, we’ve pulled together some popular and practical options as selected by some of KBDi’s award-winning members. 01 Handle-free cabinetry is a popular option. Push-to-open models, bevelled-edge panels and finger-pull features allow a streamlined, clutter-free aesthetic. Melbourne’s Alicia Jeffries (Mint Kitchen Group) used a handle-free drawer style in this warm and welcoming space. 02 Delicate and discreet pulls add a nice detail, as demonstrated in this beautiful kitchen by Sydney’s Hilary Ryan (Hilary Ryan Design). 03 Post and rail handles can make a grand statement in the kitchen. Sydney’s Eliesha Paiano (Paiano…

As temperatures drop, it might be tempting to retreat indoors — but you really don’t have to leave that beautiful outdoor room space you’ve so lovingly created just because it’s winter. After all the hard work you’ve done to create the ultimate entertaining space, it would be a shame to desert it for a portion of the year. Bring inside comfort outside with the HEATSTRIP range of outdoor gas and electric heaters, proudly designed and engineered in Australia. In a market filled with unsightly and bulky outdoor heaters, it’s refreshing to see a company so passionately providing innovative, stylish and energy-efficient outdoor heating solutions. From freestanding to wall mounted, there is a HEATSTRIP for every application. The new HEATSTRIP Elegance with Remote and App (THER-A) is an elegant heating solution…

1 / LUNE TABLE LAMP Made to order in Denmark from waxed oiled oak, The Lune lamp fuses traditional woodturning and natural materials with modern technology. The perfectly rounded solid oak shade is beautifully contrasted by the contemporary LED light source. The name “Lune” references the Scandinavian word “lunt”, which roughly translates to “warm, cosy and glowing”. Endeavouring to make products that bring comfort and ease to consumers, Brdr. Kruger has produced a lamp that is fresh, bold and contemporary, and one that is rooted in the family company’s passion for wood and craftsmanship. Lune was designed by trained Norwegian craftsman and designer Sverre Uhnger, who is known for creating tactile furniture and products that look and feel natural. brdr-kruger.com 2 / ARANCINI FLOOR LAMP The minimal geometric form of…

Taking electric fireplace technology to new heights, Vivente is as innovative as it is attractive. The clever design enables the choice of creating a one-, two-, or three-sided configuration when the product is being installed, while anti-reflective glass avoids unwanted reflections impacting the stunning flame effect. It is this Revillusion flame effect that truly sets Vivente apart. By removing the central mirror seen in traditional electric fires, Revillusion increases the visible depth of the firebox and allows the firebox lining to be changed to suit your interior design theme. Boasting eight ambient lighting themes (that can be controlled via the Flame Connect app), four finish options (ribbed, tiled, stacked stone and plain black) and two fuel bed options (traditional ceramic log set or clear crystals), the fireplace can be fully…

we love THE POLYTEC MELAMINE CABINETRY IN A MATT FINISH, AND POLYTEC TIMBER-LOOK WOODMATT MELAMINE IN ANGORA OAK Queensland’s Palm Beach has a hot new neighbour in The Beach House. Graham Wilson from Smart Joinery is the brains behind the home’s kitchen, powder room, main bathroom vanity, master bathroom vanity and master robe. The new build is gorgeous at every turn, but with stunning two-pack white satin joinery featuring a polytec Woodmatt element, it’s the kitchen that’s really sucked us in. The clients — a young family — dreamed of a dwelling that was clean and simple with classic beach house vibes. The kitchen nails the brief with its neutral colour palette. Shades of white and grey mingle with cool timbers for a laid-back look destined to facilitate beach-side bliss.…

Deep in the mountainous terrain of northern Vermont, trees stretch tall into the sky. A veil of snow lines their branches and carpets the ground, creating a wintry playground that’s as mystic as it is visually pleasing. And in the depths of all this beauty is a stunning oasis nestled into the side of the hill. This cabin is a place for escape. It’s a location where the owners can connect with nature, each other and their history. ed’s fave THE WALL OF WINDOWS THAT BRINGS THE OUTSIDE WORLD IN “Vermont Cabin is located on a heavily wooded, hilly site on land the client’s family has owned for generations,” says Tom Kundig, principal of Olson Kundig. This sense of heritage is what led to the building’s construction. One of the…

A brand-new kitchen is at the top of the list when it comes to a renovation or new build. The kitchen is often the heart of the home and a freshly updated space makes the most impact when it comes to reselling. It’s therefore a good idea to enlist a company that can take care of everything for you, from design to construction. Enter Seabreeze Kitchens, which specialises in kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovations. Founders Anders Lawaetz and Darrell Waters share a love of architecture, design and renovation, which is the basis of the successful business they have today. They believe that good kitchens and bathrooms are brought about through a combination of imagination, design and a sense of individuality. Located in Brookvale on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Seabreeze’s showroom features…

Ultra stylish and aesthetically aspirational, the Belling Design Collection draws on its rich history as a longstanding, quality British brand with more than 100 years of heritage. Boasting a five-year warranty (well above the industry average) and made in Europe, the collection includes ovens, uprights, cooktops and dishwashers made for the homeowner seeking a dream kitchen that offers style and convenience. Belling has been busy revolutionising kitchen appliances for more than a century, securing itself as one of Australia’s favourite home brands, and this latest collection does not disappoint. With exquisite design and the latest technology, the collection will enhance any kitchen space with built-in and freestanding ovens featuring sleek Pure Black oven glass, cooktops made from stainless steel or high-grade Italian tempered glass, and ultra-stylish dishwashers that are refined…

Abbey specialises in a range of high-end gas, wood, ethanol and electric fireplaces. Including in-built, freestanding, wall-hung or ceiling-suspended options, Abbey has a fireplace to suit the most discerning customer. Established more than 20 years ago and with stores in Brookvale (Sydney), Oak Flats (Wollongong) and Tuggerah (Central Coast), Abbey entrusts a trained team to help customers through the selection process by identifying the client’s specific requirements and selecting a choice of models that best handle their circumstances. Finding the right fireplace for your home can be tricky. Visiting a showroom should be your first port of call. The experts at Abbey then suggest considering the following: HEATING CAPACITY For most customers, ensuring the fireplace can sufficiently heat the area it is located in is essential. However, there are some…

A renovation that saw walls and windows removed, all-new cabinetry installed and a neo-Georgian style invoked has truly resulted in a kitchen that will linger in your mind. As you step inside this space from Degabriele Kitchens, your eyes will feast on a room rich in delight. One feature is the well-laid-out scullery that includes a Zip tap and microwave. An antique mirror splashback nods to the room’s theme and makes the area feel larger. The bifolds to this scullery are the same width as the integrated fridge, allowing for that symmetrical aesthetic that is a hallmark of the neo-Georgian style. Detailing in the moulding and cabinetry, as well as the proud kickboards custom-made by Degabriele, create an effect that flirts with both grandeur and elegance. Yet for all this…

A chance meeting in Sitges, south-west of Barcelona in Spain, during the 1970s was the beginning of a lifelong partnership for Mac and Mardee McDonough. Two of Australia’s fashion leaders, the pair specialise in high-quality leather and textile fashion goods and apparel through their boutique label Estilo Emporio, based in Sydney. Acknowledged by their friends as fashion virtuosos as well as passionate foodies, their home is a special place where they entertain with as much style and pizazz as they put into their very own label. Located in the leafy sandstone suburb of Hunters Hill, Sydney, “Casa McDonough” is situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Built in the 1950s, the home’s interior is filled with treasures collected from around the world, creating an intimate atmosphere with particular reference…

1/MUSIC MAGIC The Magico S7 floor-standing loudspeaker is an audiophile’s dream. The S7 houses three 10in bass drivers that have extremely powerful magnets and ultra-stiff aluminium cones that are capable of producing deep, powerful bass frequencies with speed and accuracy. The excursion rate of the voice coil is measured at 15mm linear movement and produces clean and undistorted sound pressure levels up to 120dB @50Hz / 1m. Towering over other S-Series models, the S7 is a full-range, three-way loudspeaker that incorporates new tweeter, midrange and bass driver designs that are derived from the engineering triumphs in the M-Pro loudspeaker. hiendaudio.com.au 2/AUSTRALIAN-MADE CURTAIN COMFORT The benefits of curtains are endless, but one of the most important features is their added insulation. This results in greater control over the interior temperature of…