July 2019

Australian Home Beautiful

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From The Editor: Full House
Where do I even start? It’s been such a huge month for Home Beautiful, and for me, in my first month back from maternity leave. I’ve come back to a magazine that’s thriving, thanks to the steady guiding hand of our amazing managing editor, Katrina O’
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Milan Design/week
Embracing the colour of the decade, NY-based designer Mario Milana reinterpreted his iconic ‘MM3’ armchair (first launched in 2015) in a blush-coloured velvet. The covering is a stunning contrast to the chair’s welded iron frame. Visit mariomilana.co
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Precinct: Oxford St, Paddington
The lifeline thoroughfare between Sydney’s CBD and its Eastern Suburbs, Oxford Street’s shopping strip has lived many lives. In the 1940s, it was a quaint village hub filled with butchers and grocers. It thrived throughout the ’80s as a fashion-leadi
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In The Know: what’s Hot
Looking for wall art with a twist? Artist Renee Tsironis of Fleuressence uses ice to preserve flowers in bloom, before photographing them to create a range of colourful and intriguing prints. From $90, fleuressence.com.au. AUSTRALIAN HOMEWARES BRAND
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Style Secrets: carolyn Creswell
“I’ve always loved feathers. My kids know that I have containers of them around the house, so whenever they walk past a stray feather, they bring it home for me. The framed nude etching (left) is called ‘Muses’ and it’s by Lianne Gough. It was a gorg
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Creative Collection: Reclaimed Beauty
Who: Kirralee and Ash Robinson and Jordana Johnstone of Kirralee & Co. What they do: Design and make timber homewares and accessories using reclaimed materials. Where: Redbank Plains, Queensland. Why they do it? Kirralee: “Because we love to make and
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Vision
Support for home-grown pieces is a great way to get behind your country and local companies. It is a key focus and passion for Domayne. It also opens the gates to a whole new level of flexibility of design so that a be-spoke piece of furniture that i
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Sea Change
Saul Myers didn’t plan to move back to his home town of Avoca, on the New South Wales Central Coast. Yet, about to start a family in 2014, he was keen to put down some roots. While visiting his parents, he stumbled upon a beach shack for sale, nestle
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Dark Desire
Designers are encouraging kitchen renovators to move beyond the all-white kitchen and design bolder, darker, more sophisticated spaces using laminates to achieve otherwise impossible architectural features. Laminates are known for their ease of fabri
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UNBAN Glamour
There’s no questioning the commitment of homeowner Caroline to the renovation of her Federation home on Sydney’s leafy north shore. Having always coveted New York loft style – a little bit industrial with bare brick feature walls – Caroline devoted t
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Crystal PALACE
From five-star hotels to magazines and Pinterest, renovating inspiration can come from anywhere. For homeowners Christian and Anli, it came in the form of a door. Not just any door, but a tall, narrow, wrought-iron French chateau door they discovered
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Modern thinking
It’s early on a chilly weekday and the sun is just beginning to peek through the clouds. But beyond homeowners Melinda and Stephen’s front door, morning light in all its glory is having a moment. Around almost every corner of this newly finished mid-
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GRAND&GRACIOUS
“The detail in the ceilings is beautiful and they’ve been restored so nicely,” explains Bronwyn of the original feature that first turned her head. Complemented by elegant touches such as wainscoting, skirtings, timber mouldings and the creation of a
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Green Scene
You need only step past the front gate of this serene home in bayside Melbourne to sense the level of thought and care poured into every square metre. A verdant space to delight the senses is your first hint. “I wanted a stunning entrance before you
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Seating Guide: fine Dining
From lazy Sunday lunches to harried weeknight meals and everything in-between, dining chairs have a lot to live up to. We demand not only comfort and style, but also durability and longevity. “Chairs are a great way to instantly change up your dining
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Appliances: Future Facing
The home is quickly becoming the place of some of the most practical disruptions going on in the technology industry, with a push for appliances that render everyday tasks easy and effortless. And it’s not just tech that is making our appliances a jo
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Trend Watch: Raising The Bar
There was a time when home bars conjured images of DIY wood panelling, bar mats emblazoned with beer logos and a novelty neon light. But, these days, kitsch has been ditched in favour of glamour. “There’s a trend towards incorporating wow-factor fini
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Makeover: farmhouse Style
“At first, we didn’t think the house was a keeper,” says homeowner Cath of the neglected shack that she and her husband Mark decided to renovate, with the cook zone undergoing a dramatic revamp. The flatpack Kaboodle kitchen has a distinct country-in
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News: On Tap
Offering a colourful take on a design classic, Highgrove Bathrooms just released the distinctive ‘Oliver’ cast iron clawfoot bath in Black, White or beautiful Blush. Its feet can also be customised in five new colours – Matt Black, Gloss White, Matt
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Bathrooms: Family Ready
If your family bathroom often has puddles on the floor, countless bottles strewn over the vanity and a pile of clothes – and towels – in the corner, you’re not alone. From kids’ bathtime to teenage primping zone, this is one of the busiest rooms in t
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WINTER Fare
Serves 8 450g apples, peeled, cored1 cup caster sugarMelted butter, for greasing2¼ cups self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting1 tsp ground ginger1½ tsp cinnamon¾ cup buttermilk¼ cup golden syrup125g melted unsalted butter2 eggs50g crystallised gi
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News: Open Homes
A fresh coat of paint can make all the difference when selling your home. “One of the most important factors is that your paintwork is in good condition,” advises Dulux colour planning and communications manager Andrea Lucena-Orr, who recommends neut
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Garden Expert: cosy Corners
There’s no need to flee indoors when the mercury starts to drop; creating a snug outside space to relax and entertain in is as simple as surrounding yourself with soft fabrics, a heater that’s suited to your space and carving out a few cosy spots tha
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Renovation: Open Season
The gracious homestead of Katie and Alex was one of the “standout renovations of the entire series”, says judge Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen. The key was to have a unified approach, best exemplified by the soaring plywood ceilings built by Tim and Mat in
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Masterclass: The New Rustic
BORROWING FROM various design styles, including the Hamptons, vintage and even the shabby chic movement of the 1990s, modern country interiors are all about celebrating the connection between family and the land, without fussy detailing. This look ha
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Design Ideas: Rule Metallica
Carefully considered metallics can take an interior scheme from basic to exceptional, bringing in tones with a contemporary edge. Subtlety is the key, especially when working with gold or brass. Our experts share their tips on how to make a bit of so
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In Store
Designed to define and enhance any space, the Balla lamp has been inspired by the fluid and graceful movements of two dancers. Featuring a striking black polished terrazzo base with a textured metal body, the statement floor lamp has two diffused sph
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Unsung Icons: The Home Office
There was a time in the not-so-distant past when the typical Australian day was neatly segmented into thirds – eight hours’ work, eight hours’ play, eight hours’ rest. Well, for half the population anyway. If you were a woman with a household to run,

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