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May 2019
50 BATHING BEAUTIES Dip into six sumptuous sanctuaries, each
11 THE CUT A generously patterned vase that pays tribute to showcasing a different style but all offering a sense of calm
traditional apothecary jars is on our radar this month 56 TO THE MAX A busy family of six with an architect dad get
12 NEWS Our round-up of the hottest new finds in the world of the most out of their restored Victorian terrace in Sydney
design, plus places to visit, things to try and pieces to buy 66 TREE HOUSE This new build on Sydney’s lower north shore uses
16 DESIGN PROFILE: TALI ROTH Meet the Australian interior materials like timber, steel and concrete to link indoors and out
designer who is bringing her intuitive style to the Big Apple 76 RAINFOREST RETREAT Armed with plenty of enthusiasm, a couple
18 BEST BUYS Statement stools to add a sculptural finishing tackle the renovation of their home on the Sunshine Coast
touch and handmade soaps to treat yourself to 86 FLIPPED-OUT FACTORY A 1950s ski factory in Finland has been
22 TRENDS Glamorous Art Deco-inspired pieces and brilliant lovingly transformed into an inviting, art-inspired loft home
vermilion accessories to brighten any space 97 OPEN MINDS A down-at-heel Queenslander has a fabulous new
26 PERFECT PAIRS Some things are just meant to be together, like interior and outdoor space designed around the owners’ dogs
an outdoor chair and plant pot. Here are three great couples 106 THE RIGHT LIGHT Shannon Vos illuminates us with great-looking
28 MOTEL MADNESS Mid-century maestro Tim Ross explains the yet practical task-lighting solutions for every room of the house
significance of early roadside motels and why he loves them 111 BUILDING A BATHROOM Need-to-know considerations, from
32 ALL FIRED UP Local favourite Mud Australia has imported its your renovation budget to waterproofing and maintenance
handcrafted homewares to a new store in New York’s Brooklyn 116 I’VE ALWAYS WANTED A… MUDROOM Clever ideas to make
34 CULT CLASSIC Our resident design expert David Harrison the most of this must-have multi-functional space
profiles the Cassina ‘Infinito’ bookshelf by Franco Albini 118 CULT OBJECT: IN SINK Concrete basins are having their moment
120 BATHROOM ESSENTIALS The finer points of your bathing space
inside: homes & renovation 124 ASK AN EXPERT All your pressing design dilemmas sorted
42 NEW TILE STYLE We uncover the hottest trends to cover the 126 THE SMART KITCHEN Tech innovations in the cooking zone
walls and floors and how they can work at your place 130 KITCHEN NEWS Fresh ideas around food prep and eating
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this month We take a look at every
part of a bathroom update, from
design plans to finishing touches

22
out: gardens, entertaining & travel
134 URBAN JUNGLE Indoor plant love has reached a whole new
level with these greened-up havens around the world
141 DESIGN DESTINATION: UNITED PLACES Why this carefully
considered Melbourne hotel is a home away from home
144 TIVOLI ROAD BREAD STOP From doughnuts to sausage rolls,
a small sample of recipes from the beloved Melbourne bakery

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152 LITTLE BLACK BOOK How to find everything in this issue our cover look
154 LAST WORD The enduring appeal of a wicker basket How brilliant is this sunken lounge?
At the heart of architect Jeremy

on the cover Bull and his wife Tess’s renovated

Sydney terrace is this inviting,
28 Tim Ross: My sixties motel fetish custom-designed nook that connects
42 Bathroom focus: Major tile trends for 2019 with the main hubs of activity in the
50 Bathroom focus: Gorgeous design gallery multi-level house. It also serves as
56 Layered living: Design details for families a natural gathering spot for alfresco
entertaining when the doors are all
106 Light-bulb moment: Shannon Vos demystifies task lighting
opened up. See more on page 56.
116 What we want now: A modern mudroom
118 Bathroom focus: Colourful concrete basins Photography: Anson Smart
126 Kitchen intelligence: Smart appliances to blow your mind Styling: Claire Delmar
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belle jar
Check out this
bygone beauty from
Italian apothecary
company Santa
Maria Novella
While we’re not normally into
reproductions, we are making
a big exception for this
17th-century lookalike of a jar
originally used to dispense herbal
medicine. Each has an evocative
hand-painted design that
complements the brand’s other
heavenly soaps, candles and
fragrances. Just add lemons!
Cartiglio Santo ceramic vase (32cm),
$423, Agence de Parfum;
agencedeparfum.com.au
PHOTOGRAPHY: KRISTINA SOLJO. STYLING: NATALIE JOHNSON. ENCAUSTIC CEMENT TILE IN TEAL, $105 PER SQ M, AERIA
COUNTRY FLOORS; AERIA.COM.AU. WALL PAINTED LOW-SHEEN ACRYLIC IN OLYMPIAN BLUE, $74.90 PER 4L, HAYMES
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DESIGN

p l y
pulley
off grav
gravity
With innovations in LED
technology free
freeing up
designers to turn us on
with their wildest dreams,
the results are the kind of
amazing lights we’re seeing
EAT/DRINK in Spence & Lyda’s Sydney

SCOUT’S HONOUR showroom. Starting at $3040,

the Limpid pendant lights by
They’re saying it’s the best bar in the world right now, so when London’s Scout
decided to bring its laboratory bar concept to Sydney’s Surry Hills, it was like Dutch studio Vantot feature
catnip to the design crowd. Aside from Matt Whiley’s signature cocktails and an intuitive pulley system to
the bar menu by Monty Koludrovic (of Icebergs Dining Room & Bar), we love position the bulb within the
the luxe treehouse-like interiors by Matt’s wife Lucy Hoffman-Whiley, with hand-blown glass shade.
SPENCEANDLYDA.COM.AU
custom green-velvet seating and marble tables from MCM House. SCOUT.BAR

SHOP
inner circle
After testing the waters
by collaborating with
local designer Charles
Wilson on a lighting
range, King Living has
thrown a game-changer
into the market with the
launch of its own lighting
range. This one is the
striking Eye table lamp,
$350. KINGLIVING.COM.AU

WISHLIST

BOUDOIR
ESSENTIAL
If there is anything more perfect
than a soft rose boudoir chair, we’d
table manners like to know about it. From Ligne
Roset’s 2019 collection, which
Handmade artisanal linen
debuted at Maison&Objet in Paris
napkins in autumn-perfect earlier this year, this blushing
earthy olive from Aura Home beauty by Pierre Charpin is a
is what we want right now. gorgeous contrast in padding and
A set of four costs $59.95. steel. Ligne Roset ‘Astair’ armchair,
AURAHOME.COM.AU from $7175, Domo. DOMO.COM.AU

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FASHION MEETS DESIGN
When fashion label Jac+Jack showcased its latest collection
at the Harry Seidler Penthouse in Milsons Point with martinis
from a bespoke bar by Archie Rose and chilled glasses of Veuve
Clicquot, it was a true celebration of Australian design. We love
the palette of this season’s elevated classics, and our pick is this
violet Julian sweater, $699. JACANDJACK.COM.AU

SEE
little wonders
Design duo Ronan and
Erwan Bouroullec have given
Murano glass a modern
twist with the Alcova range
WISHLIST
of handcrafted cast-glass CLOUD SURFING
objects in beautiful colours. This sofa has swept us off our feet with
LIVINGEDGE.COM.AU its seductive curves. It will elevate any
space but, on a more tactile level, it’s
those cloud-like lambswool cushions
we want to collapse into. The Atelier
sofa from Coco Republic is $4595.
COCOREPUBLIC.COM.AU

DESIGN
SOUND
PHOTOGRAPHY: CAROLINE McCREDIE (JAC+JACK)

WAVES
IKEA teams up with Sonos
to launch Symfonisk, a pair
of clever combined wi-fi
speakers in the form of
a shelf and table lamp to
bring all the atmos at once.
Both products can be steered
through the Sonos app for
smart home connectivity.
IKEA.COM.AU; SONOS.COM
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Te ensuite features an onyx wall which conceals
the separate shower and toilet and is only visible
from the dressing room. ‘His and hers’ vanities
allow the bathroom to be easily shared.

Wardrobes provide ample storage and double as

a backdrop for the bed, the custom built joinery
replicating a fve star hotel.

Te dressing room features foor to ceiling

wardrobes for ample storage and a glass topped
island unit for display of jewellery and accessories.

With a wishlist that included a kitchen that could effortlessly entertain

up to 100 guests it was apparent to designer Hilary Ryan of Impala Kitchens &
Bathrooms that a radical revision of the existing footprint was required to create a
dream kitchen for the Moussa family in their leafy Carlingford home.

Numerous walls were removed to overcome the convoluted floorplan and create
a magnificent open plan kitchen that brings together all the adjacent living and
outdoor areas.

This creative design solution with the inclusion of a large butler’s pantry created
superior pantry and appliance storage which is used as a secondary kitchen during
extensive entertaining. A large format sink allows for easy washing of large platters
and acts as a second cleaning station which keeps the main kitchen streamlined and
clutter free.

New doors provide aspect and easy access to the pool and outdoor entertaining
areas. The expansive island bench creates free flowing space with hidden storage
that can be shared by many cooks and a well zoned layout keeps everything easily
in reach.

The family loved the result so much that they immediately

enlisted Impala to work the same magic on the master suite.
From a bathroom with no natural light and a wardrobe with
not enough storage, the walls that were holding back the
room’s potential were removed to create a highly refined
design incorporating a functional ensuite, a glorious walk in
robe, study nook and resort style bedroom with lounge area.

For more information visit www.impalakitchens.com.au or

phone (02) 9483 2222 to make an appointment.
A new aesthetic with high quality
materials ensures the longevity
and functionality of this kitchen.
Dynamic black cabinetry is
tempered with timber and natural
stone to create a luxe feel in the
open plan living space. Superwhite
Dolomite was used for the island
bench for its durability and beauty,
with a complementary striking
Statuario Marble for a standout
splashback. Caesarstone Raven was
choosen for the cooking zone to
eliminate staining.
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DESIGN PROFILE

Tali Roth
The self-confessed details queen
from Melbourne is creating unique,
highly personal interiors in some

T
of New York’s most unlikely places

PORTRAIT BY GENEVIEVE GARRUPO. OTHER PICS BY CLAIRE ESPARROS (88 BLEECKER & 10 PARK), JULIA ROBBS (TRIBECA FAMILY
HOME, TRIBECA LOFT & REBECCA TAYLOR OFFICE), SETH CAPLAN (MINETTA ST) AND CHRISTIAN TORRES (STOOL DETAIL).
he week after finishing her interior-design Six years on in Manhattan, Tali finally feels like she has honed
degree in 2013, Melbourne-born Tali Roth her signature style, calling it “pretty but not overly feminine,
was on a plane to New York with her clean-lined but with a warm, mid-century edge.” Her rule of
husband Marcus and just $3000 in the bank. thumb? Every interior should have at least one piece of furniture
“I had a few interviews when I arrived but that’s vintage, one that’s custom and one that’s affordable or
didn’t get a single job offer. To be honest retro-fitted. For artwork, she still looks to Australia for
though, I couldn’t really imagine sitting at inspiration, decorating with pieces from artist such as Minnie
a computer all day among a sea of designers,” says Tali, who also Pwerle, Adam Pyett, Stephen Baker and Leila Jeffreys (one of
has a background in psychology and fashion. Eventually she was Leila’s bird photographs is in son Phoenix’s room). She has also
recruited by a start-up agency that contracted out independent introduced clients to Dinosaur Designs, Contemporary Editions
designers on a freelance basis, giving her instant access to their and the work of glass artist Amanda Dziedzic.
social-media platforms, which helped propel her own interior- Currently, Tali is working on a flagship coffee venue for
design business. She eventually went solo and last year launched Australian-inspired Bluestone Lane in SoHo; the AWAY luggage
her ‘shoppable office’, called The Playhouse. offices; a multi-res development in Brooklyn; the home of a
While the Great Australian Dream of home ownership hasn’t high-profile couple in the entertainment industry; and 7-10
completely gone out the window, New York’s renting culture has apartments per year. When it comes to colour and texture, it’s
greatly influenced the 32-year-old’s design mentality. “Just because all about glass, wood and marble while avoiding materials that
apartments have to be handed back in the same condition doesn’t aren’t in their natural state, like overly stained timber.
mean you can’t go crazy with paint, wallpaper or lights. People While clients come to her for a particular look, Tali is hyper
here live in rentals for decades and need to be comfortable. For us, aware she’s not designing for herself. “My job is to bring the
it wasn’t financially viable to buy, but rent and renovation are doable.” client’s personality into a space through furnishings, fabric and
When the couple moved into their Chelsea loft, Tali covered accessories, but I try not to be too prescriptive. I never attempt
the walls in a faux concrete that can easily be restored with a skim to convince people of things they should have. There are only so
coat and some paint, and in a previous apartment added many times I can find the coolest vase, but if someone comes to
wainscoting around the perimeter. “Sometimes we probably me with their grandma’s vase I want to include it, even if I don’t
interpreted ‘permission’ a little too liberally,” she admits. “But like it. It’s important to bring joy, and it’s all about balance.”
everything was reversible so it was fine!” For more on Tali’s work, see talirothdesigns.com or thetrplayhouse.com

WORDS CARLI PHILIPS

Tali’s aesthetic is very
New York but with a fun,
fresh edge. Her residences
include 88 Bleecker
(opposite page), Minetta St
(top right and bottom right),
10 Park (bottom left), a
family home in Tribeca
(top left) and a loft nearby
(above centre). Her look
for the NY offices of Kiwi
fashion designer Rebecca
Taylor include geometric
3D stenciling on the floor
(left), which Rebecca is
considering for her stores.
At right is a terrazzo dining
table and suede ottomans
from The Playhouse, Tali’s
shoppable office.

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BEST BUYS

statement stools
Likely candidates to support your bath
time, in a host of colours and styles

STYLING ASSISTANCE: ALEXANDRA AUSTIN

Clockwise from left: Worker stool in Black, $275, Water Tiger. Lucie Kaas ‘Marco’ candleholder (on stool, excludes candle), $110, Oliver Thom. Hourglass
terrazzo stump in Natural, $450, Fenton & Fenton. Rokha stool (on stump), $189, and Anika planter (on stool), $119, both Inartisan. Ex.T ‘Stand’ basin, $2785.68,
and Brodware ‘City Plus’ wall set in Brushed Brass, $696, both Candana. Mele stool in Natural, $379, Uniqwa Furniture. Yamazaki ‘Tosca’ toolbox (on stool), $45,
and Tina Frey tumbler in Brushed Brass (in toolbox), $140, both Oliver Thom. Ralph stool, $390, Heimur. Ridge stool in Pale Eucalypt, $390, Beeline Design.
Tina Frey ‘Milking’ stool in Cement, $685, Oliver Thom. Block wallpaper in Oil, $72 per lineal metre, These Walls. Cement floor tiles in White (200 x 200mm),
$121 per sq m, Earp Bros. Plant and toothbrush, stylist’s own. STOCKISTS page 152

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*CONVERSION CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING

STYLING ASSISTANCE: ALEXANDRA AUSTIN.

BEST BUYS

stylish soaps
Scrub up well with this selection
of handmade bathtime treats
Clockwise from top right: Pyramid soap in Wild Fig, $16, Fazeek. Olive oil stone soap in Clay, $12.50, Saardé. Citrus and poppyseed cube soap, about $24*,
GUTTER CREDIT

Sphaera. Alba bar soap, $15, Peach & Grey. Sphere soap in Lemongrass, $16, Fazeek. Sweet almond and French clay cube soap, about $24*, Sphaera. Confetti bar
soap, $15, Peach & Grey. Linea striped bar soap, $15, Peach & Grey. Laneways cloud soap, $18, Vice & Velvet. On wooden stand, from top: Terrazzo soap in
Lychee + Black Tea, $16, Fazeek. Pomegranate seed oil and pink clay cube soap, about $24*, Sphaera. Rockpool cloud soap, $18, Vice & Velvet. Travertine Roccia
vein-cut and honed surface, POA, Artedomus. Glass orbs and wooden stand, stylist’s own. STOCKISTS page 152

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art deco
10 Take a sophisticated stance
with special pieces channelling
1920s glitz and glamour
1 Lagom wallpaper in Navy & Gold, $140 per 10m roll, Graham & Brown.
2 AYTM ‘Concha’ wall hook, $69, Clickon Furniture. 3 Honey pendant light,
$979, Coco Flip. 4. Myrtle rectangle wall mirror (60 x 90cm), $300.50,
CB2. 5 Turn table lamp, about $950*, Douglas & Bec. 6 OYOY ‘Graphic’
candle holder (4.5 x 10cm), $99, Designstuff. 7 Luke sofa, $16,775, James
Said. 8 Greg Natale ‘Saint Tropez’ rug, $5300 (250cm diameter), Designer
Rugs. 9 Ligne Roset ‘Areau’ hand mirrors, $1075 (small) and $1195 (large),

*CONVERSION CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING

Domo. 10 Ferm Living ‘Unfold’ room divider in Grey, $2849, Designstuff.
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14 vermilion
Also known as cinnabar, this
power colour is a brilliant shade
e
of red with a teeny bit of orange
e
1 Honeycomb lumbar cushion cover, $49, Pottery Barn. 2 Santiago cushion
in Salsa, $89.95, Weave. 3 LZF ‘Kim’ pendant, $31291, Ke-zu. 4 Moooi Carpets
5
‘Crystal Red’ rug, $4826, Space. 5 A69.08 tap, $714, Astra Walker. 6 Endure
Low Sheen Interior paint in Brandy Raisin, $91 for 4L, Taubmans. 7 Fort
Standard bowl in Sienna, $118*, FS Objects. 8 Resin Earth bowl in Blood
6
Orange, $280, Dinosaur Designs. 9 HAY Sonos speaker in Vibrant Red, $349,
HAY Shop. 10 Mark Cross ‘Grace’ bag, $3216*, Net-A-Porter. 11 Fogia ‘Niche’
13
armchair, $3950, Fred International. 12 De La Espada ‘Laurel’ side table,
$1835, Spence & Lyda. 13 Pecchioli fish-scale tiles, $481.90 per sq m,
Academy Tiles. 14 Flensted ‘Flowing Rhythm’ mobile, $80, Great Dane.
STOCKISTS page 152

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11

*CURRENCY CONVERSION CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING

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 Everything you want...

to create your sanctuary

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The plush Breu outdoor
lounge chair, $1795, and
Bruno planter, from $175,
both from Coco Republic,
deserve their moment
in the sun.

X MARKS THE SPOT

why it works The chair’s minimal
X-frame is mirrored by the pot’s
grid pattern. Sleek simplicity and
clean black lines are key here.
Bly easy chair in Talas, $799, Eco Outdoor.
Pineapple pot, $439, The Balcony Garden.
PERFECT PAIRS

outdoor
chair & pot
Give your pot plant a chic,
sturdy home, then sit back and
admire your green thumb
2
SUPER NATURAL
why it works Natural materials
such as timber and clay work
beautifully together. This earthy
combo has a casual elegance.
Sonoma occasional chair, $1560, GlobeWest.
GLTerra cylinder pot, $475 (small), Garden Life. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF COCO REPUBLIC

3 THINK PINK
why it works Soft curves in the
upholstered armchair echo the
rounded terrazzo pot. The textures
and shapes are playful and pretty.
Butterfly lounge chair in Dune, $550, Terrace
Outdoor Living. Terrazzo pot in Pink, $260 (extra
large), Fenton & Fenton. STOCKISTS page 152

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 motel madness
Tim Ross has an obsession with outdoor walls, and kidney-shaped pools. The rooms were often
mid-century modernism in Australia filled with the best furniture of the period and the classic cars
that extends to an appreciation of seen in old postcards from the time just added to the romance.
As the mid-century revival keeps on keeping on and the
1960s and ’70s motels. Some of their Australian obsession with Palm Springs style continues, it’s easy
design elements are back in the to see the attraction.
popular imagination and lighting up If you’re setting up a colourful umbrella around the pool today,
you are dipping pretty heavily into the motel guidebook from
Instagram. Here, he shares why those back in the day. Many of our motels in the late ’50s and ’60s used
iconic roadside motels are still so breeze blocks for decorative and screening purposes, and after
important to Australian design years of purgatory they are back with a vengeance. Re-released
with updated shapes and colours, the humble concrete block is

I
a favourite among architects in our tropical and sub-tropical areas.
t’s the quintessential Australian experience. The family car A similar but more subdued effect can be achieved with the
is expertly packed to the brim and the backseat a hotbed of hit-and-miss brick patterning that was another popular screening
elbowing siblings. Mum and Dad are in the front trying to and decorative effect in motels, and is proving to be popular
keep a lid on things as you finally hit the highway and the again. The classic technique where a pattern is created by leaving
holiday actually starts. After hours of I spy, sweaty sandwiches, bricks out can create shade, allow winter light and form the basis
recycled stories and fart blaming, a flashing light beckons and of a striking illuminated facade at night.

PHOTOGRAPHY (THIS PAGE): DEREK SWALWELL. PHOTOGRAPHY (OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM
a neon sign promises in-room colour TV. Most of the motels I stayed at in the late ’70s and early ’80s

TOP LEFT): DEREK SWALWELL, DOUGLASS BAGLIN/NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA, VINTAGE

“Does it have a pool, Dad?” someone asks the familiar and had exposed brick walls. Up until recently, most people were
all-important question. The answer is in the affirmative. A cheer rendering brick (especially internally), but thankfully that phase
goes up as you pull into the motel. is starting to pass. Brick gives us the colour of our clay and can
In a land where the car has given us ultimate freedom, it is no hint at the bush so, to me, it feels particularly Australian. It also

QUEENSLAND, AARON PULS, CRAIG CHIDLE, DEREK SWALWELL, ANDY WONG

surprise that we wholeheartedly embraced the American concept never needs painting and, if you have kids. can cop footballs
of the motel. When they began springing up here in the 1950s being kicked around inside with ease.
they represented a stylish and sophisticated way to travel. In a The American influence on Australian motels goes well
country used to staying in pubs with shared bathrooms, driving beyond modernism; you can see it in the Spanish-themed motels
right up to the front door and a room where your breakfast that still survive today. They often feature internal and external
magically appeared through a hatch was a revelation. However, arches and, unless you haven’t been spending time on Instagram
after 40 years of fun, the motel started falling out of favour in the over the past few years, you would know that they are pretty
early ’90s as new hotels and serviced apartments appeared, damn hot right now. Nostalgia is always going to be a design
followed by cheap airfares and Airbnb. But over the past few years participant when it comes to our homes because that’s ‘where’
we have seen a motel revival driven by nostalgia, value and new our favourite stories are made and retold.
operators bringing many of these roadside gems back to life. Holidays are central to our family
It’s easy to understand why, because from a design point of Tim’s new show, MOTEL, is memories and snippets of where we
view many of the elements you see in the best of the motels from touring across Australia this have stayed can influence us directly or
year. For details, head to
the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s are coveted by people today. The first subconsciously. You may not think that
themanaboutthehouse.net.
proper motels in Australia – the Oakleigh Motel in Victoria and His latest book, MOTEL, is
you’d add a motel breakfast hatch to
the El Dorado on the Gold Coast – were modernist. They had out on June 1. Follow him on your house, but it might just come in
floor-to-ceiling glass, pops of colour with decorative murals on Instagram @modernister handy for your Uber Eats.

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Clockwise from top left

Old-style key drop at the
Parkville Motel in
Melbourne. Alfresco
drinks at Sydney’s Astor
Motor Hotel in the 1960s.
Beachcomber Hotel,
Gold Coast. Breeze
blocks at their finest in
one of Tim’s live shows.
El Dorado, the first motel
in Surfers Paradise.
Tim (at door) and Motel
co-star Kit Warhurst at
the Parkville Motel.
Eye-catching signage
was a big feature of early
motels. Opposite page
Tim and Kit take in the
Parkville’s 1950s vibe.
 winter
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 Mud Australia opens a new
porcelainware store in the US

all fired up

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Opposite page Already riding a wave of success in LA and

London, Mud Australia recently opened their new store in
Brooklyn. “Farrow & Ball paints were selected for the fitout,
with Lamp Room Grey as the interior base and Wimborne
White on the ceiling to offset the walls,” says DesignOffice
interiors expert Mark Simpson. Barber & Osgerby’s ‘Home’
table and Vitra’s ‘Slow’ chair work perfectly in the scheme.
Clockwise from right Shelley Simpson and James Kirton,
long-time partners in love and business. Pebble bowls in
pastel tones. The exterior of the Brooklyn store, painted a
Farrow & Ball colour called Down Pipe. Sculptural ‘Sake’ jug.
A platter in transit. Different pieces from the Pebble range.

N
ew York’s bodegas are a dime a dozen, so a As a handmade homewares brand, it was important for the
boarded-up convenience store in Brooklyn’s store to feel “domesticated and convivial”, says Mark. “Mud is
Boerum Hill didn’t really register on Sydney-based about tableware, people and eating. We wanted it to feel warm
Shelley Simpson’s radar when scouting locations and relaxed.” Open shelving by Vitsoe displays the range while
for her new retail store. Shelley, the founder and Barber & Osgerby ‘Home’ tables in white oak and Corian
creative director of Mud Australia, was shown function as “play tables” for customers
the site by her US broker and knew it had to curate their own collections.
potential but would require a lot of work. “We have a uniqueness, The rainbow of ceramics required a
“It was very rundown, a real ugly partly because we very specific backdrop and, over the four-
duckling,” says Shelley. “The doors and come from Australia month renovation, a number of colours
windows were blacked out and glass was
shattered, but it was in a great area.” In two
and there’s a different from UK paint company Farrow & Ball
were prototyped. “The depth of colour
minds, she asked long-term friend of the light here so our colour and quality of the paint is really important
brand Mark Simpson, the Melbourne-based palette is reflective of against these products,” says Mark, who opts
designer of DesignOffice, to fly over and what I see every day. for Porter’s Original Paints when in Australia.
check it out. He assured her it was the one. To me, the colours that Although priced out of Manhattan,
“It was unloved but had high pressed- resonate the most are Mud Australia has found a new customer
metal ceilings, steel columns and good
volumes. There were a lot of redundant
from home” base in Brooklyn. “We’ve respected the
building and tried to restore rather than rip
SHELLEY SIMPSON, FOUNDER
services, so we edited and removed additions out, and the community has really embraced
to bring back the original character,” says that – especially in this historic location,”
Mark. To everyone’s surprise, large windows were discovered says Shelley. “Since we opened, a number of other small,
underneath a mess of metal and chicken wire. They were like-minded businesses have, too. It’s like someone has to step
reinstated, along with new timber flooring. Some of the joinery out on a limb and then the whole neighbourhood changes.”
was made in Sydney and brought over. Mud Australia (NY) is at 402 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn; mudaustralia.com

WORDS CARLI PHILIPS PHOTOGRAPHY PETRINA TINSLAY

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THE ORIGINAL
Infinito bookshelf, designed by
Franco Albini in 1956/57 and
produced by Cassina since 2008
The form An open bookshelf of wood, held in place by adjustable legs
that are fitted between the floor and ceiling.
What makes it special? Prior to Albini’s design, bookshelves generally had
four legs that supported the shelves on the front and back edges. Infinito
removed much of this leg clutter, reducing the structure to just two or
three uprights (depending on the size chosen). This means the shelves
genuinely float in free space, providing an airy, minimal look.
The design is suitable for use against a wall, but really comes into its
own as a bookshelf and room divider because it is visually appealing from
all sides. It’s also truly modular as the horizontal elements can be plain
shelves, or storage units with two outward opening doors or a single
bottom-hinged panel. This allow open or closed – and therefore, visible
or invisible – storage or a pleasing mixture of the two. Shelf heights are
adjustable, with each bay housing two to five shelves. Available as a one-,
two- or three-bay unit, the design can be as small as 90cm or as large as
260cm wide. Ceiling heights of 268 to 290cm can be accommodated.
Albini was born in Como near Milan and went on to be one of the
leaders of the Rationalist movement based in the area before WW2.
While he was an exceptional architect and exhibition designer, he is better
known for his furniture and object designs – in particular, a television he
designed for Brionvega in 1964, and desks and chairs for Cassina and Arflex.
Expect to pay From $12,770 for a single bay with four shelves. Available
in natural ash wood, dyed black ash and Canaletto walnut.
Buy from Space; (02) 8339 7588 or spacefurniture.com.au

cult classic
Take your pick of modular shelves: the
Get your dose of
design through
David Harrison’s

reissued Infinito bookshelf or the concept- blog at

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com.au

THE UP-AND-COMER
Jack shelving system by
Michael Anastassiades for B&B Italia
The form A minimal open-shelving system held in place by adjustable tubular-metal
uprights wedged between the floor and ceiling.
What makes it special? London-based Cypriot designer Michael Anastassiades is renowned for his
gravity-defying lighting designs, produced for both his eponymous company and Italian lighting
giant Flos. Jack is one of Anastassiades’ small number of furniture designs and a system that pays
homage to the brilliance of Franco Albini’s Infinito while rethinking the concept. Designed in 2018,
it utilises tubular aluminium for its strength-to-weight ratio and visual simplicity. Jack’s cleverness lies
in a totally invisible height adjustment, which gives the product its name. The same tubular material
is laid horizontally to act as a spine that supports each of the shelves, resulting in small platforms that
appear to float between the uprights. Jack can be added to, creating bays of shelving of infinite
length, and is available in 14 heights, to accommodate ceiling heights of between 220cm and 324cm
(with infinite adjustment within that). Shelves can be ordered in 75 or 90cm widths.
Expect to pay $5310 for one bay with four shelves. Available in white or black lacquer.
Buy from Space; (02) 8339 7588 or spacefurniture.com.au

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“An earthy inspired

colourway creates a warm
inviting space. Mix natural
materials like jute with burnt
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and a plant or two for the WARMTH

perfect natural haven.” Timber furniture conveys

warmth beautifully in
Jono Fleming, Style Editor, the bedroom. My Design
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with spindle legs in
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AUSTRALIAN
MADE-FLAIR

When you buy from

Snooze, take comfort MODERN LOVE
in knowing that there
are furniture options A contemporary
that have been crafted headboard in an on-
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you’re supporting local definition of modern.
manufacturers. Venus square buttoned
headboard with slimline
base made in Warwick
‘Lovely Blossom’ fabric.
Available as part of the
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EMBRACE
COLOUR

Pair bold hues with

luxurious textures for
an alluring look.
Featured here is the
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queen quilt cover set.

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WELL ROUNDED

A curved headboard pairs

beautifully with earthy tones to
create an understated, relaxed Pairing timber furniture with pale tones
aesthetic. The My Design and tactile fabrics is the fast route to
Ellipse headboard with floating
creating the perennially popular Nordic look.
bench-seat base is constructed
using a high-quality feature-grade The My Design collection from Snooze
blackbutt veneer, finished in offers a broad selection of bed-base
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‘Vegas Steel’ fabric. Available array of stains and finishes. With its gently
as part of the new My Design
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for a fuss-free, minimalist aesthetic.

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Nordic retreat
TRANQUILLITY REIGNS IN THE BEDROOM WHEN YOU
TEAM THE RELAXED TIMBER PIECES OF THE MY DESIGN
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ACCESSORIES THAT BRING THE OUTSIDE IN.

“Soften your timber

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rug to create an inviting,
comfortable atmosphere
in the bedroom.”
Cassie Huett, Senior Stylist,
snooze

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metallic finishes dial up the
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a great space saver, too.
together. Moody, navy velvet
and a rich Bordeaux quilt add
a sense of depth and luxury
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brass to add that final touch.”
DARK ACCENTS
Jono Fleming, Style Editor,
Dark-toned timber provides
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table in feature-grade
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timeless perfection. Its navy velvet is headboard can be tailored to feature
complemented by opulent bed linen studs, buttons or alternative quilting.

Velvet luxe
ELEGANT SHAPES MEET OPULENT FABRICS
AND PRECISION DETAILING IN THE VENUS
BED. IT’S STATEMENT FURNITURE THAT
TAKES COMFORT TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

STRIKE IT RICH

An opulent headboard calls

for lavish linen. Featured here
is a Linen House Nimes queen
quilt cover set in Wine and
Belmore Maple throw.

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Tasmanian oak veneer
in Straw stain.

Venus extended lowline

Bring the design of your headboard in Warwick
bedroom together with furniture ‘Regis Navy’ fabric.
from the My Design collection at STYLE NOTES
Snooze. Expertly crafted in
Australia from feature-grade 1. Layering is what makes a
blackbutt veneer, the bespoke bedroom blissful. Cushions,
furniture range is available in an throws, rugs and curtains will
array of stains and finishes. all work hard for you.
Achieve a balance between 2. Good bedside storage is a
practicality and style with fully great asset to any bedroom.
customisable bedside tables (in Customise your bedside table to
a range of sizes), shelves and your specific needs with the My
handles. Add allure to your Design collection at Snooze.
bedroom and complete the look 3. Studs, buttons and quilting
PRODUCED BY STORY

with a My Design narrow add unbeatable opulence to

bedside table in feature-grade your headboard. Personalise
blackbutt veneer in Charcoal. your own design at Snooze.

Visit Snooze in-store or online at snooze.com.au to browse the entire Venus and My Design collection.
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the curated
collection
Pulling together
decorative pieces
can tell a story
It’s what making a home is
DESIGN BY ALEXANDER & CO. ZANOTTA BENCH, CULT. CERAMIC SCULPTURES BY HUMBLE MATTER, CURATORIAL+CO. GREG NATALE BOWL, MOSER VASE AND VINTAGE MARBLE BOWL (ON TABLE),

about. This sculptural collection

ALL CONLEY AND CO. LOBMEYR ALPHA GLASS AND WATER JUG, AND KH WÜRTZ PLATES, ALL ONDENE. POEM GLASSES, BECKER MINTY. DE LA ESPADA ‘ELLIOT’ DINING CHAIR, SPENCE & LYDA

of tabletop ceramic, glass and

stone accessories from our
cover home feels nostalgic,
earthy and futuristic all at once.
And the ornate wall sconces
seem to become part of this
artful assemblage. We love it.
Turn to page 56 for more.

STYLING CLAIRE DELMAR PHOTOGRAPHY ANSON SMART

new tile style
We have your walls and floors
covered with the hottest tile trends
and tips on installation and upkeep

WORDS JESSICA BELLEF STYLING JONO FLEMING PHOTOGRAPHY NIC GOSSAGE

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BOHEMIAN TILE TIPS

+ Tiles with a matt finish offer excellent
grip and slip resistance, making
them perfect for wet-room floors.
+ Mosaic tiles that are affixed to

M
sheets can help to reduce labour
uch like a fresh coat of paint, costs as they are quicker to install
an expanse of new wall or floor than individual mosaics.
tiles will instantly elevate the + Handmade tiles can be tricky
to lay because of their irregularities,
look of your bathroom. The market is so it’s best to leave this sort of
stacked high with colourful and tactile installation to the professionals.
options for all tastes, lifestyles and budgets
so choose a look and work with it. 4
Whether you splash out on handcrafted
beauties for a vanity splashback, or turn
to a cost-savvy faux-timber option to sit
underneath your freestanding bath, you’re
sure to make a stylish impression.

boho a go-go 1

Channel your inner global bohemian 2

and embrace the tile trend that lends
a bespoke art-inspired feel with exotic
patterns and handmade finishes. Look
out for star and quatrefoil motifs, as well
as tessellating shapes in unexpected colour
combinations. To mismatch tile patterns
like a pro, stick to a limited colour palette
so the effect isn’t overly dizzying. Texture 3
features heavily in this vibrant look,
from tactile cement tiles with a chalky
appearance to handmade glazed zellige
tiles from Morocco that are charmingly
imperfect. (Bear in mind that uneven
surfaces and edges mean hand-crafted
5
styles aren’t always the best choice for
wet-zone floors.) Bohemian-inspired tile
schemes yearn for a claw-foot tub, brass 6
accents and towels with knotted fringing.
For bonus boho style points, display
a vintage artwork in an ornate frame.

7
STYLING ASSISTANCE: NONCI NYONI, DREW LEWIS, SAVANNAH COHEN

OPPOSITE Wall in Moroccan Zellij handmade

ceramic ‘Honeycomb Farouzi’ tiles in Light Blue, 1 Placa Musharabi handmade zelige
$694.99 per sq m, Earp Bros. Davey Lighting ‘Ketch mosaic tiles, $950 per sq m, Di Lorenzo.
Yacht’ polished brass wall light, $1018, Dunlin. 2 Marrakech encaustic cement tiles,
Justina Blakeney for Selamat ‘Dorna’ mirror, $739, $129 per sq m, Teranova. 3 Autumn
Nikau Store. 19th-century still-life painting, $1250, encaustic cement tiles, $129 per sq m,
The Vault Sydney. Cleo 1000 vanity in Navy with Teranova. 4 Mediterranean #79050 ceramic
Carrara marble top, $2280, Vanity By Design. tile, $95 per sq m, Academy Tiles. 5 Selection
On vanity (from left) Santa Maria Novella #83234 porcelain tile, $248 per sq m,
‘Rosewater’ spray, $48, ‘Aqua Di Colonia Lana’ Academy Tiles. 6 Casa Handmade ‘Sefrou’
fragrance, $193, and ‘Tobacco Toscano’ candle, terracotta tiles, POA, Onsite Supply + Design.
$51, Dunlin. Nostalgia ‘Shepherds Crook’ sink mixer 7 Casa Handmade ‘Malak’ glazed terracotta
in Antique Black, $880, Phoenix Tapware. Tonka tiles, POA, Onsite Supply + Design.
Wood candle, $145, Jardan. Bottle, stylist’s own. STOCKISTS page 152

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1 2
4

6
SUBWAY TILE TIPS 5
+ A highly contrasting grout colour
can potentially stain the tile if not
properly applied, so do a test run
to avoid creating a mess.
+ For a homemade cleaner that
won’t leave behind soapy residue,
use hot water and a dash of
methylated spirits.
+ Rectangular tiles laid in a vertical
pattern will give the illusion of a
higher ceiling, while a horizontal
pattern makes a space feel wider.
1 7

1 Mutina ‘Lane’ glazed porcelain tiles in

assorted colours, $240 per sq m, Di Lorenzo.
2 Devon ceramic tiles in Sorento, $74 per
sq m, Earp Bros. 3 Antilla porcelain tiles in
Colour #19, POA, Artedomus. 4 Aegean gloss
porcelain tiles in Mint, $89 per sq m,
Teranova. 5 Devon ceramic tiles in Blue
Jeans, $88 per sq m, Earp Bros. 6 Mode
glazed ceramic tile in Light Pink, $116 per
sq m, Onsite Supply + Design. 7 Subway
#86360 ceramic tiles in Fuchsia, $101.70
per sq m, Academy Tiles. 8 Antilla porcelain
tile in Colour #21, POA, Artedomus. 9 Artesa
glazed ceramic tile in Light Pink, $117 per
sq m, Onsite Supply + Design.

LEFT Wall in Avalon gloss ceramic subway

tile in Jade Green, $97 per sq m, Tile Cloud.
Dunlop flexible coloured grout in Buff,
$9.63, Bunnings. Vanity bench in Artwork
Deco #07 matt porcelain tile, $480 per sq m,
Di Lorenzo. Studio Bagno ‘NeuCrete Silo’
concrete basin in Border Blue, $749, Just
Bathroomware. City Plus wall-set tap in
Brushed Brass Organic, $696, Brodware.

subway line Købn hand towel in Sand, $29, Jardan.

Austin Austin ‘Palmarosa & Vetiver’ hand
The ubiquitous white subway tile is like soap and hand cream, $43 each, Oliver

a pair of jeans - they are both reliable coloured grout Thom. Fazeek ‘Terrazzo’ Lychee & Black
Tea soap, $16, Oliver Thom.
but sometimes need a little reinvention. These bright and brilliant options
Cue the beautiful array of available styles from Mapei can highlight your
and applications that play on the classic chosen tile or blend right in...
white 75 x 150mm tile. Soft pastel
Chocolate

Turquoise

colourways will add energy to a wet area

Medium Grey
Crocus Blue

without overwhelming it, while handmade

Jasmine

Moon White

Yellow

Powder Pink

varieties have an organic look that offers

Terra di Siena
Space BLue

a charming break from the uniformity

Silver Grey

Manhattan 2000

River Grey

Violet

of porcelain styles. Glass subway tiles will

bounce light around a small bathroom and
make the space feel roomier. Like a killer
jeans-based outfit, the bathroom with a
reinvented subway tile can look effortlessly
great without trying too hard. Keep fixtures
and cabinetry clean-lined, and style with
fresh greenery and simple accessories.
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2 3

timber appeal
Wooden surfaces and wet rooms aren’t the
best of friends. Humidity and moisture 1
will warp timber, but that doesn’t mean
you can’t add a little touch of nature
to your bathroom design. Timber-look
tiles offer the visual warmth and organic
appeal of real wooden planks, but with
the durability and easy upkeep of
porcelain or ceramic tiles. The faux-wood
finishes range from clean oak and walnut
through to rustic, beachy styles that work
for a coastal-inspired bathroom. Tiles that
feature a timeless herringbone pattern
complement a scheme that leans towards 4
luxury. Applying timber-look tiles to
walls and floors will result in a cocooning
space; however, to avoid the feeling
of being cramped in a tiny sauna, add
contrasting white surfaces to balance and 5
highlight the natural grain of the tile.

1 Hexawood Timber porcelain tile, $89 per

sq m, Teranova. 2 Hexawood Chevron
porcelain tiles, $89 per sq m, Teranova.
FAUX-WOOD TILE TIPS 3 Bio Select Timber ink-jet porcelain tile,
+ When it comes to timber-look tiles, from $82.50 per sq m, Bisanna Tiles. 4 New
colour match the grout and make York #87630 porcelain tile, $91.20 per sq m,
the grout gap as thin as possible Academy Tiles. 5 Wooden Décor Almond
for a seamless look. porcelain tile, $133 per sq m, Di Lorenzo.
+ Purchase extra tiles in case you 6 Wooden Reclaimed Brown porcelain tile,
need to do repairs in the future $103 per sq m, Di Lorenzo.
— for this, add an extra 10 per cent
to your order quantity. LEFT Floor in Amazon Noce glazed
+ Before installation, lay out your porcelain tiles, from $56.50 per sq m,
timber-look tiles and adjust their Beaumont Tiles. Nova freestanding bath,
placement to ensure there is a $1099, Early Settler. Mahi stool, $199,
natural flow and variation of detail. Inartisan. Peter Anderson ‘Soh Spot’ vase,
$89, The DEA Store. Sunday Linen ‘Rose
Smoke’ hand towel, $35, Saardé. Tassel
hand towel in Charcoal (on floor), $45,
Saardé. STOCKISTS page 152

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1 Mutina ‘Phenomenon Rain C Fango’

2 4 matt porcelain mosaic tiles, $56 per sheet,
Di Lorenzo. 2 Flute natural stone tiles in
Carrara C Slat Honed, $19.25 per 40 x 450mm
sheet, Skheme. 3 Stone Sticks marble tiles
in Jade Honed, $595 per sq m, Onsite Supply
+ Design. 4 Landscape Tundra Rigata glazed
porcelain tiles, from $71.50 per sq m,
Bisanna Tiles. 5 Kaza Concrete ‘Form 86564’
concrete tile, $638 per sq m, Academy Tiles.
6 Inax ‘Hosowari Border’ porcelain tiles,
POA, Artedomus. 7 Inax ‘Sekiha’ porcelain
tiles in SKH2, POA, Artedomus.

OPPOSITE Wall in Stripes porcelain tile in

White, $129.95 per sq m, National Tiles. Flos
7 ‘Romeo Babe’ wall lights, $399 each, Euroluce.
Posh ‘Domaine’ mirror, $219, Reece. Amalfi
concrete basin in Soft Gold, $1290, Concrete
Nation. City Plus wall-set tap in Brushed Brass
5 Organic, $696, Brodware. Kaboodle 2400 x
600 x 35mm bamboo benchtop, $491,
Bunnings. Washup Blossom & Gilt hand wash,
$29.95, and Waxed Perfume Vine & Paisley
candle, $54.95, both Ashley & Co. Menu
‘Pepe’ mirror in Brass/Honed Brown marble,
6
$1100, Oliver Thom. Vintage Wash face
washer in Seaglass, $9.90, Saardé. Potted
plant, stylist’s own. STOCKISTS page 152

new dimension
Bathrooms no longer have to be
characterised by planes of hard and SCULPTURAL TILE TIPS
smooth surfaces – tiles are literally raising + Sculptural tiles can be fiddly
to clean, so use them in dry
their profile and adding extra dimension
areas that are easily accessible.
to our wet rooms. From bas-relief patterns + Choose a tile with measurements
to streamlined pinstripes that pop, that neatly fit into the area you are
sculptural tiles in ceramic and porcelain tiling, the goal being to reduce the
add a layer of interesting texture to number of tiles that have to be cut.
bathrooms, giving them a tantalisingly + Minimise dirt and mould build-up
on your grout by applying a sealer,
touchable quality. Stick to neutral colour or use a grout that contains epoxy.
and material palettes to create a subtly
sophisticated scheme that allows the
texture of the tile to be the hero, and
install wall sconces and directional lighting
to highlight the undulating surface. Take
these tiles right up to the ceiling to make
a dramatic statement and accessorise with
quietly confident pieces that complement
the tile without stealing the limelight.

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think big
Large-format tiles are working their way
out of commercial spaces and into our
homes, and the effect is nothing short of
spectacular. Natural or engineered stone
works beautifully on slab tiles, where the
veining and variation of tone is given
a chance to spread across a generous
surface without being interrupted by
grout lines. And you know what less grout
means? Less scrubbing! Larger tiles are easier
to keep clean than smaller, more intricate
designs. While there is a definite wow
factor to a wet area awash in luxe marble,
ideally the surfaces are broken up with
elements that add personality and create
a certain look. Play up the refined feel
of this type of tile with freestanding tubs,
pedestal sinks and elegant tapware.
Classic wall detailing, such as wainscotting
and beadboard, will also suit.

LARGE-FORMAT
TILE TIPS
+ The visual effect of large-format
tiles works best in bathrooms
with a bigger footprint.
+ Popular sizes for large-format
square and rectangular tiles in
residential spaces are 800mm
square, and 600 x 1200mm.
+ Regularly clean and reseal
natural stone and cement
tiles to ensure longevity.

ABOVE Floor in Vogue ‘Onyx’ porcelain

tile in Grey, $109 per sq m, Alexandria Tiles.
3
Plateau side table, $899, Blu Dot. Nova
freestanding bath, $1099, Early Settler.
2 Hansgrohe ‘Talis S’ floor-standing bath mixer,
$3719, Just Bathroomware. Wanderer Stripe
5 towel in Pale Grey, $109, Tassel hand towel
in White (on floor), $45, Olive Oil Stone soap,
$12.50, and silver soap holder, $39, all Saardé.
Skandinavisk ‘Ö/ ØY’ candle, $59, Oliver Thom.
1
1 Maximum porcelain panels in Grigio
Tundra, POA, Artedomus. 2 Brown Polished
#83996 porcelain tile, $85.70 per sq m,
Academy Tiles. 3 Maximum porcelain
panels in Palissandro Chiaro, POA,
Artedomus. 4 Stone 2.0 Arabescato
White gloss porcelain tile, $120 per sq m,
Di Lorenzo. 5 Trilogy porcelain tile in
Sandy Grey, $89 per sq m, Teranova.
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Each unique in style, these

six sanctuaries will not
only inspire, they’ll have
you wanting to stay awhile

BATHING
BEAUTIES
COLOUR WASH
Both an homage and a modern
makeover, this sanctuary-like
bathroom by Katie Lockhart Studio
in New Zealand references the
home’s mid-century history while
bringing it into the now with
thoughtful design and bespoke
details. The Heath Ceramics tiles,
undoubtedly the room’s hero, are
beautifully complemented by the
richly coloured Iroko timber joinery
by designer Grant Bailey. More
contemporary touches are the Flos
‘Mini Glo-Ball’ wall light and matt
white Dornbracht basin mixer.
Green has never looked so good.
PHOTOGRAPHY: NEEVE WOODWARD

WORDS BIANCA MARTIN COMPILED BY CRYSTAL OSBORN

 THREE-PIECE SUITE
Utilising rugged and raw materials
specifically chosen to weather with
age, the bathroom of TRIAS studio’s
Three Piece House in Newcastle,
north of Sydney, is both robust and
elegant. Featuring a material mix
that includes brass and Acapulco
terracotta tiles, Italian terrazzo
PHOTOGRAPHY: BENJAMIN HOSKING

flooring and Opulence ceramic wall

tiles in Flake White (all from Surface
Gallery), the crafted space is perfectly
suited to its coastal site and is a
celebration of ‘less is best’ design.
“It will age beautifully and develop
a story and patina over time,” says
Jennifer McMaster of TRIAS.

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LIVEABLE LUXURY
Perfectly pared back and minimal
in its sensibility, the bathroom of
Conrad Architects’ Hornsby
Residence in Victoria’s Malvern is
a study in quiet design. Deliberately
restrained, the home’s simple and
stylish palette centres on the use of
marble and oak, and this continues
into the ensuite, with accents of black
adding a touch of drama to the
otherwise crisp, calm space. Sheer
white curtains and walls devoid
of tiles allow the space to flow
seamlessly from the bedroom beyond,
while the grand proportions lend
a sense of luxury and timelessness.

PHOTOGRAPHY: DEREK SWALWELL. STYLING: SIMONE HAAG

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 LITTLE MIX
It’s not always easy to create that
coveted lived-in feeling in a new build,
but the texture-rich bathroom of
the Denman Prospect Residence in
Canberra’s Molonglo Valley has it
in spades. Designed by Studio Black
Interiors, the ensuite effortlessly and
PHOTOGRAPHY: HCREATIONS

dramatically combines the blue-green

glazed porcelain Iris Aguamarina wall
tiles from Rivoland Tiles with warm
timber and accents of black and brass.
A crisp-white stone vanity top
provides just the right amount of
visual breathing space. Executed
with subtlety, the small room mixes
materials and textures in a shining
example of how a little bit of daring
can go a long way.
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CITY SANCTUARY
Located on the rooftop of one
of Sydney’s most iconic heritage
buildings – Edwards & Co in Surry
Hills – this guest retreat was designed
by Josephine Hurley Architecture
as part of a larger renovation that
included a spacious warehouse
apartment below. Despite its practical
layout and humble materials, the
bathroom and its accompanying
timber-lined sauna have a sense
of space and indulgent relaxation.
A seamless connection to an internal
terrace (and outdoor shower)
provides complete privacy not only
from the warehouse residence below
but the city beyond.

WALL-TO-WALL ART
Let’s face it, wallpaper and wet areas
haven’t always gone hand-in-hand,
but thankfully there is now a range
of purpose-designed wallcoverings
suitable for bathrooms, kitchens
and spas. Wet System decorative
wallpapers by Italian company
Wall&Decò (wallanddeco.com)
are watertight and suitable for
surfaces such as cement, plasterboard,
concrete, glass and ceramic tiles.
Best of all, the collection includes
hundreds of gorgeous patterns
and designs (including Inner Forest,
pictured) to suit any interior.
Practical and so very pretty.

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TO THE
MAX
Sydney architect Jeremy Bull has gone all out,
up and down with his home, a modernised
terrace that now accommodates seven people
and a dog with the greatest of ease
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cheat sheet
Who lives here Jeremy Bull, an
architect; his wife Tess Glasson, a PR
and marketing director; their sons,
twins Jude and Archer, 9, Felix, 5, and
Nash, 4; au pair Katie; and Indie the dog.
Style of home Renovated Victorian
terrace house in Sydney’s eastern
suburbs. There have been three
renovations over seven years.
The first renovation began in April
2012 and took 5 months; the
second started in October 2014 and
took 5 weeks; the third commenced
in May 2018 and took 3 months.
ARTWORK IN FORMAL LIVING BY GEMMA AVERY, CURATORIAL+CO

LIVING ROOMS Tess stands between the two traditional front rooms of the
terrace. Pops of colour and playful shapes distinguish the casual space from
its white-and-black counterpart. A Ligne Roset ‘Togo’ sofa from Domo, vintage
cane chair from Conley and Co and a Spence & Lyda rug take pride of place
in the former. STAIRCASE Looking down from the entry to the open kitchen/
living/dining space and beyond to the child-friendly, level garden.

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rchitect Jeremy Bull has made a name

for himself designing covetable hospitality,
retail and residential spaces. The principal
of Alexander & Co approaches all his
schemes with a clear vision, including
The Imperial hotel in Erskineville, Watsons
Bay Boutique Hotel and an award-winning
house in Palm Beach. “Each project needs
to tell a story which is valuable – each needs its own spirit,” says Jeremy.
He took a slightly different tack with the Victorian terrace he shares
with his partner Tess Glasson, however. “We have taken a very
pragmatic approach to renovating here,” says the PR and marketing
director of Alexander & Co and mother to sons Jude, Archer, Felix
and Nash. “As we have had more children, we have added spaces.”
Their reasons for settling on this particular home were similarly
practical. The couple had six-month-old twins when they were shopping

“
around, so the process was not as exhaustive as it could have been.
Freestanding on one side and conveniently located, this house was
a standout. It was also very well priced, leaving them money to carry
The whole house is designed out substantial alterations. “The thing that keeps us in the house, besides
around the flow from mealtime the house, is the street, the community and the location,” says Tess.
The family lived in the home for 18 months before embarking on the
to surftime to homework first of three renovations. “Getting a feel for how we wanted to inhabit

”
JEREMY BULL, HOMEOWNER
the space was really key to the success of that renovation, and we’ve done
another two since then,” says Tess. The house was completely gutted,
leaving only the two front living spaces and upstairs bedroom intact.
“We call it the little house that could,” says Jeremy. “We’ve gone up,
we’ve gone out and we’ve maxed the space as much as we can.”
Mirrored panels concealing a cloakroom bounce light into the new
entrance that makes use of the side entry passage. To the right of this
is the latest iteration of the airy combined kitchen, living and laundry
space, with inbuilt sunken seating opening out onto the backyard.
A contemporary staircase behind the entrance leads up to the three
bedrooms and two bathrooms. The shiplap cladding-lined loft room
above them (where two of the boys sleep) was completed in only four
weeks. “The whole house is designed around the flow from mealtime
to surftime to homework,” laughs Jeremy, who added an outdoor
shower near the front door, behind which are cleverly concealed
racks for the family’s bikes, surfboards and skateboards.
Like the layout, the material palette has evolved over time. “We have
ended up with a lot of materials that were low cost but full of life.
While we are okay with that, it was not a deliberate strategy,” says
Jeremy of the limewashed pine and white paint he specified for the first
renovation. More recently, Carrara marble has featured, particularly in
spaces where the timber flooring was replaced by marble tiles and there
is stone skirting and tidelines. Render brings texture to the vertical
PAINT COLOUR THROUGHOUT IS DULUX WHITE ON WHITE

surfaces and undyed alpaca-wool carpet softens the rooms upstairs.

Now that the renovations are finished, the house is perfect for the
busy family. “It’s a very compact house for seven people and a dog
but it works,” says Tess. With the latest structural changes complete
and a much-needed injection of furniture, she says the just-ordered
blinds for the sunken lounge are the last thing on the agenda: “They
will be the close of this most recent story.”
Alexander & Co is in Redfern, NSW; alexanderand.co. The latest build
was by Fairweather Constructions; @fairweather_constructions

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KITCHEN/FAMILY Jude, Felix and Archer gather on the sunken lounge.

In the kitchen, the material choices are both beautiful and practical: stainless
steel (benchtops), white polyurethane (cupboard doors) and stained limewash
oak (cabinetry). Kerrie Brown cushions, and De La Espada ‘Elliot’ and Gubi
‘Beetle’ chairs (at the dining table). LANDING The staircase stretches across
three floors, with oak balustrades and Alpaca wool carpet on the treads.
OS BRASS SIDE TABLE, SPENCE & LYDA

bright idea
Having a sunken lounge
with the grass at eye
level makes it feel more
connected to the
outdoors. It’s a natural
spot to gather, especially
in summer when the
doors are slid back.

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“
Getting a feel of how we
wanted to inhabit the space
was really key to the success
of the first renovation, and
we’ve done another two since

”
TESS GLASSON, HOMEOWNER

SQUARE-TOPPED MESO SIDE TABLE, SPENCE & LYDA. GREEN MOSER VASE, CONLEY AND CO. MATRIARCH PAINTING BY HENRIK GODSK, CURATORIAL+CO

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FORMAL LIVING Now that the home’s entrance is on the side, the outdoor
area at the front is closed off from the street. Floor-to-ceiling curtains and
a Frigerio sofa from Pure Interiors give it a sense of luxury. Hans J Wegner
brown chairs (under window). Dallas white occasional chair, Becker Minty.
Green marble-topped coffee table, Spence & Lyda. INFORMAL LIVING
(opposite) The Jetmaster fire heats up in no time. The built-in cabinet is part
of the latest renovation. On it are a Ligne Roset ‘Polygon’ white vase, Greg
Natale travertine Oscar bowl and a ball-shaped lamp shade from Rudi Rocket.
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GREAT FINDS

designer fun
Eye-catching pieces that can
withstand the love and attention
of active children and dogs

NOOK Adding personality to a corner of the casual living space is a perspex

sculpture by Anya Pesce from M Contemporary, Collar Bowls by Louise Hart
from Planet and a vintage Iittala vase from Rudi Rocket. The Pink and Lemon
artwork by Maria Kostareva from Curatorial+Co is perfect under the
limewashed-pine ceiling. BOYS’ ROOM Jude and Felix share a bedroom
with a giraffe from Adrienne & The Misses Bonney. Zanotta side table. Wallace
& Sewell rug, Spence & Lyda. Artwork by Gemma Avery, Curatorial+Co.
MAIN BEDROOM The quietly colourful scheme is layered with Hale
Mercantile Co pillowcases, Caravane linen sheets from Montmartre and a
Kerrie Brown cushion and bedcover. Alabaster table lamp, Domo. Expormim
‘Kiri’ side table, Ke-zu. Artwork by James King from Becker Minty.

ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT Dear Human Standing Figure 2018 object,
$700, Curatorial+Co. Zanotta ‘Quaderna’ bench, $5060, and console table,
$6750, and Gubi ‘Beetle’ chair, $1530, all Cult. Ligne Roset ‘Togo’ settee,
$5275, Domo. AYTM ‘Solum’ side table, $699, Clickon Furniture. De La Espada
‘Elliot’ dining chair, $1875, Spence & Lyda. Alabaster table lamp, $530, Domo.
Original BTC ‘Hatton’ dimmable bone-china wall light, $968, Dunlin.
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LESSONS LEARNT
“ We underestimated the wear
and tear on our wooden floor”
JEREMY BULL, ARCHITECT/OWNER

“We installed a floating timber floor in the living

area during the first renovation. Within a few
years, however, the timber got trashed by the
sunlight streaming in and all the foot traffic, not
to mention the impact of four small children.
And when we moved the table off it, there were
these shining relics all over the ground where
the table feet had been. So when we got to the
last renovation, we’d already decided to put in
the Carrara. Marble is much more hard-wearing
and practical. The stone tiling gives the room an
elegant robustness – it’s like a little cathedral.”

BOYS’ BATHROOM Fitted out with 150mm Carrara marble squares from Bisanna
Tiles, this is the template for all three bathrooms. The ceramic penny rounds are
also from Bisanna. Caroma ‘Cube’ basin. Custom mirror. Venezia tray and Linge
Particulier waffle bath towel, both Oliver Thom. ENSUITE This roomy shower
could fit the whole family. Shades high soap dispenser and toothbrush holder,
Oliver Thom. REAR When the Merbau doors are slid to one side, the back and
side of the house are completely open. The ceiling height above the sunken 8
lounge is 3.2m (on a slight angle) and it reaches 4.5m in the kitchen.

6 14
13

5
12

10
4 11
GROUND FLOOR

3
FIRST FLOOR

2 1

1 Entry 8 Garden
2 Verandah 9 Main bedroom
3 Formal living 10 Walk-in robe
4 Informal living 11 Ensuite
5 Powder room 12 Bedroom
6 Kitchen 13 Bedroom
7 Sunken lounge 14 Bathroom
 “
We call this the little house that
could. We have gone up, we’ve
gone out and we’ve maxed the
space as much as we can JEREMY

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ENTRANCE (this page and opposite)
Painted Dulux ‘Pale Green Tea’, the EasyVJ
wall panelling by Easycraft reinforces the
treehouse feel. At left is an opening for
ventilation. EXTERIOR The soft fold in
the roof is an organic nod to the sloping
block. Natural materials such as halved
terracotta pipes and stained timber
battens form part of the cladding.

tree
house
STORAGE STOOL, ONDENE. RUG, TIBET SYDNEY. EVENING STUDY 11 PAINTING BY CATHERINE HICKSON, ART2MUSE.
PAPER CLAY BOWL, FANULI. TWO-TONE VASE, EHEID CERAMICS. MORANDI WHITE VASE, SPACE
CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
OF THE BUSH AND NATURE
INSPIRED THE DESIGN OF
THIS COOL SYDNEY HOME

WORDS FREYA HERRING STYLING CLAIRE DELMAR PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS WARNES

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cheat sheet
Who lives here: Jane Power, who works
in marketing; her husband Mark Fisher,
a financial planner; their daughters,
Claudia, 12, and Grace (below), 10; and
Jedi the Australian Mist cat.
Style of house A contemporary new
build in Sydney’s Riverview.
Jane and Mark purchased the
property in July 2012. After
renting out the red-brick, mid-century
house for two years, they demolished it
and built this one, completed just before
their birthdays in November 2017.
The house build and fitout came
$$$$
in at between $1.4 and $1.6m.
GUTTER CREDIT

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J
ane grew up on acreage and, as an adult,
had visions of waking up and looking out her
bedrooom window at lots of trees, something
she’s finally managed to do in her new home
by award-winning architect David Boyle.
“I had read about the work he was doing in
sustainable architecture, with natural materials
assembled in a decorative way,” says Jane.
“Of all the architects I met, David gave me the
most confidence. He was respectful of our budget and completely
got my desire to create my own four-bedroom ‘treehouse’.”
Completed in 2017 after a year-long build, the multi-level
dwelling is so perfectly set into its sloping, bushy block on
Sydney’s lower north shore, it’s hard to believe the city is only

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25 minutes away. All the key rooms are high enough to overlook
Tambourine Bay Park, the only thing that separates them from
the tree-lined waters of Lane Cove River.
Inside, the home is open plan but with areas that can be closed
off or opened up, thanks to wide thresholds and hidden doors.
“When houses became much more open plan, you ended up with
these chasm-like spaces,” says Jane. “David has given this house
a sense of openness and flow, while allowing us to create more
intimate spaces when we need to.” The ceiling heights increase
as you move through and skylights bring in plenty of light.
Burnished concrete floors start at the glass-roofed entrance and
continue down to the living area on one side and the kitchen/
dining space on the other. Dividing them is a whitewashed brick
fireplace replete with built-in shelves. “The fireplace knits the
spaces together and really shows the craftsmanship of the brickies,”
says David, whose firm specified just about all the internal
star finishes, fittings, colours and joinery. “Bricklayers are very skilled
performer and often their work is unseen because it’s all just rendered on top
The study area under of, so for them to be able to express their craft here is really nice.”
the stairs is painted
The furniture has a mid-century feel, which is continued in the
Dulux Black, making
the walls and drawers media room on the lowest level.
‘disappear’. This allows Adjacent to the dining area is a spacious kitchen featuring
light-coloured objects, stainless steel and timber set against homely tongue-and-groove
such as the Smart Chair walls and cabinetry, all choices as practical as they are beautiful.
from Ke-zu, to shine.
Hidden from view is an expansive butler’s pantry and laundry
running the length of the room. “We are not tidy, show-home
people,” Jane explains. Beyond the kitchen, out a set of timber-
STUDY Matching the desk edge and framed doors, is a two-level deck leading to the swimming pool
stair battens with blackbutt makes for
perfect geometry. Desktop in Forbo
and garden. The sightlines were important. “I wanted to be in
Furniture Linoleum. MEDIA ROOM the kitchen and still see the kids in the water,” says Jane.
(opposite) Mostly used to chill out at Upstairs there are four bedrooms, but it’s the main bedroom,
night, this den-like space by Fine Earth complete with walk-in wardrobe and peaceful ensuite, that calls
Joinery is layered with soft leather and to Jane when she gets home. “I must admit, I am a little obsessed
other tactile materials. Sheepskin and
velvet cushions from Montmartre Store.
with my bathroom,” she says. “I sit in the bath with my music
Chair, ottoman and side table, Domo. on and look at the trees. It gives me an incredible sense of calm.”
However, Jane’s favourite way to experience the home does
actually include the rest of the family. “On a summer’s day I love
opening all of those back doors and just being in the bush,” she
says. “I sit on that deck at four or five o’clock in the afternoon
and watch the beautiful light. That’s my absolute favourite time,
with me and Mark on the deck or the concrete steps while the
kids are jumping around in the pool.”
Find David Boyle’s projects at davidboylearchitect.com.au. The builder
was Paul Gray of Graybuilt; graybuilt.com.au
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KITCHEN More EasyVJ wall panels
highlight the stainless-steel splashback
and Smartstone Carrara-marble island
benchtop. Blackbutt veneer cabinetry.
Stools, Spence & Lyda. DINING AREA
Various levels of shelving around the
fireplace reflect the home’s overall
design: a series of descending platforms.
Dining table by Graybuilt. Chairs, eBay.

CERAMIC BEAKER (ON ISLAND BENCH), PLANET. ARTWORK (ON SHELF) BY CATHERINE HICKSON, ART2MUSE
UNIOS ‘AXIS’ SURFACE-MOUNTED DOWNLIGHTS, SPECIAL LIGHTS. TEA TOWEL, HALE MERCANTILE CO.
CIOTOLA LEATHER BOWL (ON TABLE), CULT. FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH BY FELIX FOREST & CLAIRE DELMAR, BECKER MINTY INSIDE | HOMES

“We chose burnished

concrete for its thermal
mass and to place the
infloor hydronic heating”
DAVID BOYLE, ARCHITECT

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performer
the balcEx eveliquist,
oditate volest omnisqui
to dipsam, omni vel
minvendi cus corunt.
Unditaectem quae. Nat.
Otaero volorrum ent.
Quo id et res res

GUTTER CREDIT

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 ENSUITE (left and right) Mounting
1 Entry
FIRST FLOOR

the Victoria + Albert bath on dark tiles

16 2 Living area
creates another outstanding contrast.
12 16 3 Terrace
Off to the side is a niche for make-up
VASE (ON VANITY), EHEID CERAMICS. SIDE TABLES (OPPOSITE), SPENCE & LYDA

14 15
4 Kitchen
and accessories. Pion stool from Ke-zu. 13 5 Dining &
Towel, Planet. LIVING AREA (opposite)
workstation
There’s so much visual interest here, in
6 Butler’s pantry
the glass-panelled Cheminées Philippe
7 Powder room
fireplace, the offset and cut brickwork,
8 Deck
the angled timber step and even the 6
7 9 Den
GROUND FLOOR

textured Heaven chair from Ke-zu. 9

11 10 Pool
5 11 Garage
12 Main bedroom
1
8 4 13 Ensuite
2 14 Sitting area
10
3 15 Bathroom
16 Bedroom
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BEDROOM Intriguing pieces and bursts

of warm colour enliven the neutral base
palette. Poltrona Frau ‘Illary’ side table,
Cult. Artwork by Jelle van den Berg,
through Rudi Rocket. POOL/DECK
The cascading concrete steps are offset
with green-filled planters and pots.
RODA outdoor furniture from Domo.

GREAT FINDS

PILLOWCASE, PLANET. CUSHION AND BLANKET, ONDENE. THROW, MONTMARTRE STORE

mid-century bohemian
Stay close to nature with feel-good fibres
and free-spirited forms from modern times

FROM LEFT Velvet cushion covers

in Pecan and Curry, $54.90 each, Città.
Bumper ottoman, $399, Blu Dot. Møller 77
chair, $1895, Great Dane. Souk wool rug
(244 x 305cm), $1299, West Elm. Nelson
Ball Bubble lamp, $710 (small), Living Edge.

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LESSONS LEARNT
“WE WAITED 12 MONTHS
FOR THE RIGHT BUILDER
AND THAT’S THE DECISION
I’M MOST HAPPY WITH”
JANE POWER, HOMEOWNER

“It allowed me to do the sourcing for

things like appliances and tapware
and have everything lined-up,” says
Jane. “My advice is to take your time
getting all of the sourcing done so
you’re not in a mad panic when the
builders really need that thing in two
weeks’ time – then it’s all organised
and ready to go. That helped to make
building a pleasant experience as
opposed to a really stressful one.”
RAINFOREST
retreat
A creative couple from the Sunshine Coast rolled
up their sleeves and tackled a huge renovation with
no expert help but plenty of determination
WORDS & STYLING TAHNEE CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHY LYNDEN FOSS
 INSIDE | HOMES

LIVING & DINING AREA Neutral

tones and natural textures feature,
with a King Living ‘Neo’ sofa, Water
Tiger console and rattan pendants
from The Alfresco Room. Homeowner
Adam’s print From Behind is on the
dining area wall. “The console is filled
with vintage pieces we’ve collected
over the years,” says his wife Fallon.
ENTRY (opposite) A dramatic wall in
Taubmans Endure in All Black, a bench
from Whitebeach and an artwork by
Woody Gooch welcome guests.
PAMPA CUSHIONS & RUGS (BOTH PAGES). POPPY & CO STRAW
HAT (OPPOSITE). AKUBRA HAT. STRAW BAG, MARKET FIND

cheat sheet
Who lives here Adam Harriden,
a photographic artist and creative
director; his wife Fallon, who works in the
fashion industry and runs Goodsurfwax,
a company that produces a sustainable
surf wax, with Adam; their daughters
Kalea, 6, and Kaya, 3; baby son Khye,
8 months; and their Maltese x Shih Tzu
MJ and tabby cat Smokey.
Style of home A five-bedroom 1980s
chalet-style cabin in Noosa, Queensland.
The 20-month renovation started
in July 2015, and there are a few
things still to be completed.
Adam and Fallon budgeted for
$$$$
$150k but ended up at $260k.

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W
ith the impending arrival of their first costs. Fallon, who was busy with newborn daughter Kalea, was
child, Adam Harriden and his wife still involved in getting the floor plan right. “We bought the
Fallon set out in search of their house knowing it had good bones and just needed some TLC,”

ELLE FANNING PRINT (AT TOP OF STAIRCASE, OPPOSITE) FROM KARL LAGERFELD’S THE LITTLE BLACK
dream home. They wanted a place she says. “Although it does have a few ‘ailments’ we still want
with land, space and clean, crisp sea to update; the downstairs master bedroom and ensuite, and the

JACKET EXHIBITION. DULUX WEATHERSHIELD EXTERIOR PAINT IN COLORBOND MONUMENT

air; a place in which they could upstairs bathroom are next on the checklist.”
spend their days together as a family, Mostly in original condition, the structure needed a lot of
instead of in traffic to and from work in Sydney, where they lived. work. There were downpipes crossing over windows and services
They discovered it in Doonan, a small community near Noosa on every side of the house. In addition, the two-tone colour
on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. However, the first impressions scheme – red brick with cream windows and doors on the lower
weren’t all favourable – the large 1980s cabin was on a completely level and timber cladding in a forest green above – really needed
overgrown piece of land riddled with bamboo and with a creek addressing. But before they could start work, they had to decide
running through it, and came with a very dated colour scheme. what to do with a three-metre-long retaining wall, which was
“We loved the place’s uniqueness and chalet style, but what being held up by the garden beds in front. “Mother Nature
sealed it was looking out through a six-metre-high glass wall and provided the answer,” says Adam. One stormy afternoon, the
watching the kangaroos bounce by, as well as the never-ending wall collapsed and we had it excavated. It was a blessing!”
green grass,” says Adam. “Our acreage also backs onto nine holes With help from a select group of contractors, Adam tackled
of the Noosa Valley Country Club golf course, which is not even much of the building work himself and is super proud of all the
open to the public! It’s basically a nature reserve for the wildlife.” changes they’ve made. “It’s hard to describe everything we’ve
When the family moved in, however, it was like the garden – done,” he says. “The reward is greater because we project-
and some wildlife – had taken over. “We ground out around 80 managed the whole renovation and all the trades ourselves…
tree stumps and removed a car chassis from the front yard,” says along with our own sweat and tears, every day, every week. And
Adam. The driveway was a dirt track to the house and a section we’ve been able to take some of the classic interior elements, such
of the front yard was riddled with spreading bamboo.” as the spiral stairwell in the main living area, and bring them to
The next major project was the house, and the couple worked life, making them look like modern features. It’s really special for
within the confines of the existing footprint to save on extension us to have the original owner’s work live on and not go to waste.”

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 bright idea
Instead of replacing
the steel-framed spiral
staircase with a more
modern style, its
wooden treads were
given a spruce-up
with glossy Taubmans
Endure in All Black, to
create a real focal point.

DINING AREA Yellow Thonet ‘No.18’

bentwood chairs add colour. Smokey the
cat also likes the Eclectic Style dining
table. The print is Adam’s Blurred Board.
EXTERIOR (opposite) Adam and Fallon
with daughters Kaya (left) and Kalea, and
MJ the dog. They added the entertaining
area, which hides a rainwater tank, but
retained the home’s corrugated tin roof.
 Two of the most important improvements the Harridens have So, with their house and lifestyle almost sorted and the family
made is adding a large outdoor entertaining area at the rear and growing, Adam and Fallon are loving life among the rainforest,
creating a new infinity pool. Together, they provide the relaxed overlooking a golf course and being so close to the ocean.
lifestyle the family really wanted. “We absolutely love our pool “We all benefit from the fresh air, slower pace and being together
and deck,” says Fallon. “They totally complete the house and as a family every day, unlike the lifestyle we had in Sydney,” says
make it more liveable, especially as they’re on the same level as the Fallon. Back then, Adam would spend more than an hour
living-dining area. The original inground pool was a kidney-bean commuting to and from his work and didn’t get home until after
shape, with overgrown plants and big rocks framing it, so the the kids’ bedtime, a routine they really wanted to change.
whole thing needed a major update.” Now they can walk among the trees and nature, or take a short
On one side of the deck is a massive tank for storing rainwater, drive into Noosa to their favourite swimming spot. “We wake
which has enabled the family to reduce their environmental up every day feeling like we’re on holiday.”
impact and live as lightly as possible. “We are pretty much For Adam, the big difference is the friendly locals. “People
self-sufficient now, with rainwater tanks, septic tanks and solar here are genuinely interested in who you are and not what you
THROW (OPPOSITE), PAMPA

power,” Fallon explains. “Where we live in Doonan is a bit do or own. They’re always willing to lend a hand,” he says. “We’ve
further out and not on Noosa’s town supply for water and found that many young families moving here are looking for the
sewerage so, to complete our off-grid and self-sufficient home, same thing as us – more family time and less hustle and bustle.”
we decided to add solar power, which feeds off-peak from a You can view Adam’s portfolio of work at www.adamharriden.com.au
nearby renewable solar farm in Yandina. That means we have or on Instagram at @gone_to_sea. Learn more about Goodsurfwax
guilt-free power, too!” at goodsurfwax.com.au or @goodsurfwax

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LIVING AREA Views are savoured through

a wall of sliding doors. Adam built the TV unit
from recycled wood – next to it, an Alaia
wood surfboard by Tom Wegener is a work
of art that gets lots of use at the beach. “The
fan is from Beacon Lighting, but we installed
air-conditioning the first week we arrived,
too!” says Fallon. KITCHEN (opposite)
Wood tones in IKEA ‘Askersund’ cabinetry
and a Mocka children’s setting warm the
palette. A Smeg dishwasher and oven and
Samsung fridge do the grunt work.
INSIDE | HOMES

LIVING AREA The curves of a Mark

Tuckey ‘Oxo’ coffee table soften an already
comfy room. A vintage macramé hanger
and a print of Le-Touquet-Paris-Plage in
France bought when Adam and Fallon
lived in the US frame the kitchen entry.
MEZZANINE/RUMPUS ROOM
(opposite) The couple painted the walls
with Dulux Wash&Wear in Lexicon
Quarter and added an IKEA ‘Lohals’ rug,
a vintage bench and a print of actress
Sarah Jessica Parker from Karl Lagerfeld’s
Little Black Jacket exhibition. “We had all
the blinds and electric rollers in the house
custom-made by TK Noosa Shutters &
Blinds,” says Fallon.

star
performer
“At first we thought of
ripping up the original
slate tile flooring,” says
Adam. “But we used it
as inspiration instead.
It became the starting
point for the rest of the
monochrome palette.”

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 1 Entry
2 Foyer
3 Living area
4 Kitchen
5 Dining area
10 6 Store room
6 7 Main bedroom
8 9 17
16 8 Ensuite
5 12 15 9 Office
7 10 Laundry
GROUND FLOOR

14 18 11 Deck

FIRST FLOOR
1 2 12 Pool
19 13 Khye’s bedroom
11 13
4 14 Kalea’s bedroom
3 15 Kaya’s bedroom
16 Guest bedroom
17 Bathroom
18 Mezzanine/
rumpus room
19 Void
ECLECTIC STYLE STOOL. HUB FURNITURE BASKET. AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC
SHOP TELESCOPE. VINTAGE RECORD PLAYER, THE VINTAGE JUNCTION

“Every step had its pitfalls.

Working with a 35-year-old house
is like opening a can of worms!”
ADAM HARRIDEN, HOMEOWNER
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MASTER BEDROOM “When I lived

in New York, I picked up a passion for
vintage Polaroid land cameras,” says
Adam of the piece on the Mark Tuckey
‘Block’ side table. The tones of his
Point Slider print are reflected in the
linen from In Bed. BATHROOM (right)
The plan is to replace the cobalt vanity
top when the bathroom is renovated.
Artwork by US snowboarder and artist
Jamie Lynn. SWIMMING POOL
(opposite) At around $55k, the 8 x 4m
design topped the renovation budget.

GREAT FINDS

chalet comfort
Carefully chosen pieces ensure a relaxing vibe that
makes everyday life feel like a year-round holiday

ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON. BEACON LIGHTING LAMP (ABOVE LEFT).
AUTUMN LEAVES GARDEN CENTRE POT. WALTER G CUSHION. ‘MAISON’ THROW, RAPEE

FROM LEFT Oxo coffee table, $2250, Mark

Tuckey. Belle pendant, $129, The Family Love
Tree. Neo 3-seater sofa (excludes cushions),
from $5414, King Living. Monte #31 cushion,
$185, Pampa. Bolla basket, $59.95, Marr-Kett.

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lessons learnt
“ IF YOU’RE BUYING ACREAGE BE
PREPARED TO WORK HARD, OR
BUDGET FOR A LANDSCAPER”
FALLON HARRIDEN, HOMEOWNER

“We didn’t have much experience with plants and

had no idea what to buy in the beginning, which
made us quite resourceful. The rocks used to line
our garden beds and driveway were sourced and
uncovered from the excavation work, and salvage
yards in this area offer recycled building supplies.
We feel our biggest win was overcoming the wild
landscape strangling the property.
“We learnt a few other things, too. Find a local
architect and don’t take it all on yourself if you can.
In hindsight, we would have gone down this route
– but in the end we’re very happy with the result.”
Adds Adam: “Also, have patience. We wanted
everything done at once, which is not practical.
Renovating a house and acreage can be
overwhelming, so take your time and finish one
thing at a time. And photograph the journey so
you can look back at your achievements.”
INSIDE | OVERSEAS INSPIRATION

KITCHEN This home’s spacious kitchen,

with its long Carrara-marble benchtop,
has ample space for owner Nita to cook.
Black kitchen doors and knobs were
installed on an IKEA framework and
bring a timeless feel to the space.
DINING AREA & MEZZANINE
(opposite) The concrete ceilings and
floors feel industrial and reference the
original factory flavour. Nita’s son Helmer
looks down from the upstairs landing.

STORY COURTESY OF LIVING INSIDE; LIVINGINSIDE.IT

flipped-out
factory
The conversion of this former
ski factory to a stunning loft home
required plenty of creativity,
persistence and a little humour

86 | INSIDE OUT WORDS MIRSA KAARTINEN & STEPHANIE HOPE PHOTOGRAPHY KRISTA KELTANEN
cheat sheet
Who lives here Nita Hauhia, an interior
stylist; her partner Valtteri Vartiainen,
an entrepreneur; and their nine-year-
old son Helmer.
Style of home A former ski factory in
Finland, built in the ’50s, transformed
into an industrial-style family loft.
The couple bought the factory
in January 2016 and began
demolition immediately. Renovations
were complete by October 2016.
 W
hen one renovation door 10 months they worked tirelessly to transform the building into
closes, another one opens – a liveable loft. The modern plasterboard walls and limestone
or at least it did for interior floors went straight into the skip bin, and the old ceilings and
stylist Nita Hauhia and her pillars were sandblasted to reveal a roughness that now plays an
partner Valtteri Vartiainen. important role in the home. Nita had a clear vision of what
The pair had just completed she wanted: a functional layout, high ceilings, plenty of space for
extensive renovations on their entertaining and lots of windows to let the light in. She chose
home, previously an old hard-wearing materials such as treated concrete floors and marble
laundry, in the Finnish town of Porvoo, when they heard of an benchtops, much to the delight of their son Helmer, who can
old ski factory in the countryside that had come onto the market. cycle and skateboard across the living room floor to his heart’s
“It was pure madness to start thinking of another project content. To indulge her love of red brick walls and paned
immediately afterwards, but I’d dreamt of living in an old factory windows – and to showcase her enviable shoe and clothing
since I was a child, and we couldn’t stop thinking about it,” says collection – Nita designed a dressing room upstairs with a
Nita. The dream won out and the couple soon signed the deeds. handmade brick wall and generous iron-framed window, which
Built in the 1950s, the spacious 307-square-metre factory was looks onto the living room below. “I based its design around my
converted for residential use in 2008, but sadly the building’s favourite shop and restaurant in Estonia called Sfaar,” she says. “It’s
history and personality were lost in the process. “It had been my space to hang out and drink tea while browsing my treasures.”
turned into one of those super-modern, white stone villas that we The home’s interiors are fun and full of meaning, and each
have everywhere here in Finland – very mainstream and not at all piece comes with its own interesting story. For instance, the old
what I like,” Nita tells. “The history and atmosphere were gone; motorbike that takes pride of place in the living room has been
you would never have guessed you were inside an old factory.” in Nita’s family for years and speaks to their passion for racing.
There had also been a severe lack of foresight into the And a blue floral porcelain sink in the bathroom is one that Nita
surrounding climate and weather conditions, with mould and saw and admired during a stay at the Story Hotel in Stockholm,
ground frost evident in the building’s foundations. And so Nita and promptly bought for her own home. Designer furniture
and Valtteri faced a harsh reality: if they wanted to bring the pieces sit atop vintage rugs found at flea markets, while books,
original factory vibes back and create a home that would magazines and artworks collected on their travels bring an extra
withstand the extremes of all four of Finland’s seasons, they layer of warmth to the rough industrial features and dramatic
would have to tear everything down and start again. ceiling heights. The overall effect is one that is completely unique
Thankfully they had the full support of their friends and to this family, a true representation of their passions and obsessions.
family. “My grandfather happens to be a construction foreman by “When we woke up in our new home for the first time, the
trade, and when he took charge of the project, we knew it would feeling was amazing,” Nita says. “The heating wasn’t working and
all work out,” Nita recalls. One of their close friends also assisted we were freezing, but we couldn’t believe we’d managed to see
with the building and interior design, and over the course of the overhaul to the end without it becoming a disaster!”

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KITCHEN & DINING AREA The table

was built by a carpenter friend using
3.5m floorboards and Hay legs. The
chairs are vintage and flea-market finds,
while Artek pendants are suspended
above. EXTERIOR (opposite) A paved
area out the back is ideal for entertaining.
“Our home’s large spaces allow us to
invite all of our close family and friends
at the same time,” says Nita.
 star
performer
The old front door
was given a makeover
courtesy of copper
sheeting that was glued
and hammered onto its
surface. It makes a lasting
impression on guests.

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LIVING AREA It’s not often you find

a motorbike sitting in a living room, but
this 1950s Norton has belonged to
Nita’s family for decades. Bertoia
Diamond chairs have moved with the
couple from home to home, the oriental
rug was found at an auction and Nita
commissioned a local metalsmith to
make the coffee table frame, which she
surfaced with white tiles. STAIRCASE
(opposite) Black metal bannisters were
made by a friend, as was the console,
which holds Nita’s collection of gin
bottles, collected while travelling.

“The downside of the property

was having no windows, but
this too was solved”
NITA HAUHIA, HOMEOWNER
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UPSTAIRS LANDING Industrial-style

doors are used to play up the home’s
factory history. The playful artwork by
Ryan Callanan (aka RYCA) came from
a London gallery. BATHROOM “The
walls are painted white because I couldn’t
decide whether to tile them,” Nita admits.
The large showerhead is from Tapwell
and the rug was designed by Saana and
5 11 12
Olli for Finnish brand Mum’s. LIVING 3 10
AREA (opposite) A vintage Karuselli 4
chair was a gift from Valterri to Nita, while
7
the Moroccan Berber rug is Olli Ella.
14 13
9
GROUND FLOOR

2
FIRST FLOOR

6 8 15

1 Entry 8 Sitting area

2 Kitchen 9 Ensuite
& dining 10 Master bedroom
3 Garage 11 Home office
4 Hallway 12 Helmer’s room
5 Sauna 13 Dressing room
6 Living area 14 Bathroom
7 Landing 15 Void
“We couldn’t believe we’d managed
to see the overhaul to the end
without it becoming a disaster”
NITA HAUHIA, HOMEOWNER

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bright idea
The walls and floors in
the shower area adjacent
to the sauna were
moisture-proofed, then
plastered and treated
with layers of matt
varnish. A deep window
ledge is the perfect spot
for Nita’s indoor plants.

GREAT FINDS

pared-back vintage
Bring warmth and personality to
an industrial space with farm-style
furniture and festive accents

ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON

FROM LEFT Solar string lights, $10, Kmart.

Persian Heritz rug (296 x 217cm), $17,200,
Cadrys. Ercol Originals ‘All-Purpose’ chair,
$845, Temperature Design. Greta M Grossman
for Gubi ‘Grasshoppa’ floor lamp in Jet Black,
$1269, Top3 By Design. Knoll ‘Bertoia Diamond’
chair, from $2234, Dedece.
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MASTER BEDROOM Bedside tables

came from a Samuji Studio moving sale,
while Helmer’s first drawing is framed on
his parents’ windowsill. The vintage rug
was bought at auction, the linen is from
Balmuir and the table lamp is by Jieldé.
SAUNA (opposite) The bench-lined
sauna – a must in any Finnish home –
was built from birch plywood.

lessons learnt
“I WISH WE’D TICKED
EVERYTHING OFF THE LIST
WHEN WE HAD THE CHANCE”
NITA HAUHIA, HOMEOWNER
“We are both classic-car enthusiasts and had plans
to add a big metal-framed window between the
hallway and garage so we can see our cars from
inside the house. The garage also needs some
white tiles and funky neon signs. That’s something
we regret not doing in the first place. It would’ve
been easier to do it then, but now… so much dust!”

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S HA N N O N VOS
THE TOUCH TEST
Your bedroom floor is the first surface
your feet will encounter in a day so if
you love the feel of a particular flooring
material, that’s the one to go with.
Remember that whichever style
you choose, lighter-toned floors
will make your room
look larger.

FIND THE RIGHT FLOORING FOR YOUR

bedroom
TREAT YOUR FEET TO FLOORING THAT LOOKS
GOOD, FEELS GREAT AND IS EASY TO MAINTAIN.

U
pdating your flooring is an effective way to completely transform the bedrooms in
your home, and it’s hard to go past hard flooring for its versatility and durability. Tap
into the warmth and texture of timber and you’ll open up a world of wonderful
design possibilities. Soilid timber boards aren’t your only option, either. Today’s
sophisticated manufacturing techniques mean engineered timbers, laminates, vinyls and
even tiles can give you the look of timber for a fraction of the cost. When it comes to style,
there’s a wide array of choices: beachy-blonde timber looks bright and clean; extra-wide
planks bring a European sensibility to your room; and popular parquetry-style flooring creates
movement and interest. Add a plush rug in a colour and style you love and you’ll have created
a bedroom that looks fresh and inviting from the floor up.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Bayliss 155x225cm Grey Luna wool/polyester rug, $273; Formica 8mm 2.7sqm Rochester Oak
laminate flooring, $29.90/sqm; Tarkett 8mm 2.565sqm painted white laminate flooring, $31.90/sqm.
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open minds
DREAM IT. DESIGN IT. DO IT.

The priority for the owners of

this Brisbane renovation was a
luxurious home where they could
fully enjoy their outdoor space

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cheat sheet
Who lives here Mike, a forensic
accountant; his partner Tom, a quantity
surveyor; and their miniature
schnauzers, Oscar and Harvey.
Style of home A four-bedroom early
20th-century timber Queenslander
in riverside Brisbane that has been
restored and extended.
This renovation took two years,
from design to completion.
The budget was between
$$$$
$750k and $1 million.

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 H
ome may well be where the heart is, but for
former apartment dwellers Mike and Tom,
the heart of their home has long been their
miniature schnauzers Oscar and Harvey.
It’s only fitting, then, that providing the
gorgeous pooches with room to roam was
the motivation for the renovation of the pair’s ageing
Queenslander in Brisbane.
The man who realised their dream is architect Aaron Peters
of Vokes And Peters. “Mike and Tom’s pups are at the centre of
their lives, and finding a place with a generous backyard for
them was really important,” says Aaron. “It’s also fair to say that
they’re very passionate about design culture and were excited
to embark on an architectural project.”
Yet when Mike and Tom first stepped over the threshold,
they quickly found out that their future home could comfortably
claim the title of ‘worst house in the street’. “It was badly
affected by termites,” says Mike. “There were holes in the floors,
the back of the house was partly demolished and it was
completely uninhabitable. Pleasingly, Aaron told us that he had
worked with houses in a worse state than this.”
Undeterred by the challenges and scale of the project, Aaron
and his architectural partner Stuart Vokes, along with interior
designer Georgia Cannon, embarked on the revamp and an
addition that houses new sleeping and living quarters
with an easy link to the outdoor area and new pool.
Today, all four family members are clearly delighted with
their transformed abode. “It has that relaxed feeling, while
being true to its heritage at the same time,” says Mike.
TRANSPARENT BILLBOARD 2017 ARTWORK BY GEORGE BYRNE
(IN BACKGROUND), LIVING EDGE. JONATHAN ADLER CERAMIC
MUUTO ‘SILENT’ VASE (ON TABLE) & E15 ‘HABIBI’ TRAY TABLE

dining area
LION, COCO REPUBLIC. ‘YPPERLIG’ FLOOR LAMP, IKEA.

“Mike and Tom have lots of extended family

and wanted everyone to feel comfortable
when they come to stay,” says interior
designer Georgia Cannon. They paired the
table, chairs and sideboard from their previous
apartment with an imposing black Lightyears
‘Orient’ pendant from Cult. In the adjoining
sitting room – another favourite area of
Harvey the dog – a Project 82 ‘Louis’ sofa
rests opposite a pair of Matt Prince Design
armchairs from Design Tasmania. The floor
on this top level is the original hoop pine.
kitchen
Architects Vokes and Peters designed
the custom shelves for much-needed
storage. The benchtops are a sleek
Artedomus ‘Maximum Ice’ porcelain. As in
the living area (opposite), new casement
windows provide ventilation. The custom
banquette cushion is covered with
patterned Georgia Cannon X Style
Revolutionary ‘Boulder’ fabric in Mist/Putty.
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the moodboard

Smoked oak flooring, from

$93.50 per sq m, Royal Oak
Floors. Icon A69.05 brushed
platinum wall set, $543,
Astra Walker. Maximum ‘Ice’
porcelain, POA, Artedomus.
Silver Grey laminate, $81.07
per sq m, Laminex. Falcon
Professional+ 90cm upright
cooker, $8844, Andi-Co.

Mike & Tom’s wishlist

ARMADILLO&CO. QASAIR RANGEHOOD (OPPOSITE). FALCON ‘PROFESSIONAL + FXP’ COOKER, ANDI-CO.

+ A seamless in-out connection “From the

DREAM IT.
VISTA SOFA IN FOREST, JARDAN. LUNAR COFFEE TABLE, STELLAR WORKS. AGRA RUG IN MIDNIGHT,

kitchen, you can now see the majority of

the house both upstairs and down, as well Mike and Tom’s brief to architects Aaron and Stuart was simple.
as the garden and pool,” says Mike (seated “It was to design a beautiful home that primarily maintained
right, with Tom, Harvey and Oscar). and renovated the classic old features of our Queenslander house,”
+ A place for everything and everything says Mike. “We also wanted good indoor and outdoor areas,
in its place “Mike and Tom already had and a backyard for Oscar and Harvey to play in.”
PILLAR COFFEE TABLE, GRAZIA & CO. ARTWORK BY SAMANTHA HOBSON

an amazing collection of artworks and He and Tom had followed the work of Vokes and Peters
furniture,” says Georgia. “They were keen for several years and admired their renovation of a nearby cottage.
to work out which pieces would come with “We actually made an offer to purchase that house,” says Mike.
them from their previous home, exactly “It wasn’t accepted, but from that date we worked with them to
where they would be placed and where the find a Queenslander from which they could design a beautiful
gaps were. It was about finding the right home for us. We were lucky that this property came along pretty
spots in the home for everything they love.” quickly, and we had Aaron and Stu look at it before we attended
+ A tranquil garden oasis with a pool the auction. Architect Emma Robinson, also from Vokes and
“We wanted to be able to watch the dogs Peters, was central to the project, too.”
playing outside, and we wanted to enjoy Engaging interior designer Georgia to take charge of the
the garden and swim in a pool,” says Mike. interiors, Mike and Tom discussed their vision for the finishes
and fittings. “We wanted a house that was full of beautiful things,
as well as spaces we could relax in,” says Mike.
For Georgia, it was a joyous project from the outset. “Mike
and Tom wanted the home to feel comfortable but sophisticated,”
she says. “Helping to achieve that was exciting.”

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living area
“We wanted a mix of high-end pieces with more
DO IT.
With the repair work done – and termite and water-damaged walls,
obtainable ones,” says Georgia of the La La
floorboards and ceilings replaced – attention turned to the addition.
lamp by Helen Kontouris Design and Vitra
‘Slow’ chair and ottoman from Living Edge. “At the rear, we added a new living room and an outdoor
The artwork is Michael Cook’s Undiscovered patio overlooking the backyard,” says architect Aaron. “The old
#3. This is part of the new lower level, which house was already raised above the ground on timber stumps with
features blackbutt flooring throughout. two unattractive flats below, which we demolished. We raised the
house slightly more and built two extra bedrooms, a bathroom
and a laundry-garage below the original house. We also
reconfigured the upper floor to house two good-sized bedrooms,
a walk-in-robe, a bathroom and a powder room.”
The home now pays homage to its roots while showcasing
a contemporary sense of light, space and beautiful materials.
“We wanted to celebrate some of the original features, as Mike
and Tom deliberately bought an old Queenslander cottage because
they love that style’s feeling and sense of history,” says Georgia.
Adds Aaron: “A lot of the new cabinetry and shelving is made
from white-painted pine. Our intention was to create new
elements that used the traditional language of painted,
Queenslander-style timber carpentry. While much of the paint
palette is neutral, we used clear-finished timber elements,
natural stone and brass to provide highlights.”
Certainly, the result reflects the personality of its residents.
“It is beyond our hopes and expectations,” says Mike.
Find out more about Vokes and Peters’ projects at vokesandpeters.com,
and about Georgia Cannon’s work at georgiacannon.com

DESIGN IT.
Mike and Tom did their homework when it came to honing
their design philosophy. “We bought lots of magazines along
the way,” says Mike. “We also looked at Instagram and other
architects’ work for inspiration. We then decided to involve
an interior designer fairly soon after the work commenced.
By that stage, we knew the house would be beautiful and
wanted to ensure that the furnishings and interior design
matched the quality of the home.”
Georgia spent time with Mike and Tom in their apartment
while this home was being repaired and renovated. “It enabled
me to get a feel for how they like to live and the pieces they
like to live with,” she says. “They’ve travelled extensively and
their style is influenced by those travels, with beautiful
mementos of their time away.”
It was agreed that crisp white walls should provide a neutral
backdrop throughout, while striking pendants would capture
attention in key rooms. Bold colour would prevail, courtesy
of vibrant works of art and furnishings. “A lot of people shy
away from colour but Mike and Tom were very open to it,
which was exciting,” says Georgia.

bathroom
Square glazed-ceramic wall tiles in
white and black from Metro Tiles
are part of a festival of shapes that
includes hexagonal honed-bluestone
mosaic tiles on the floor.

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 main bedroom
This cosy space is painted Dulux
‘Whisper White’, complemented by an
&Tradition ‘Utzon’ pendant light from
Cult. The pelmet, shelf and cabinetry are
all new, while the items on the shelf have
been collected by Mike and Tom on their
travels. A Traditional Hardware Co brass
shelf bracket gives a glint of sparkle.

lessons learnt
“Prepare for the worst.
Our biggest hurdle was
PARISI ‘TWINSET 425’ BASIN (OPOSITE), ASTRA WALKER ‘ICON’ WALL SET

the termite damage.

I found out on the day
of my 50th birthday
that the cost to repair
the damage would be
double the original
estimate. But by the
time we received the bill
that night, it was actually
triple the original quote!”
MIKE, HOMEOWNER
 exterior
“We sought to preserve and honour the
existing house and establish a connection
with the outdoors that allow Mike and Tom
to enjoy the best parts of living in a lush,
sub-tropical city,” says architect Aaron
Peters. Dulux Whisper White and Resene
Black contrast in equal measures.

4
3 2
6
5
FIRST FLOOR

7 1
9
8 10

1 Entry 10 Sitting room

2 Master bedroom 11 Bedroom
3 Walk-in robe 12 Bathroom
GROUND FLOOR

4 Ensuite 13 Hall
17 15
5 Powder room 14 Bedroom
13
6 Bedroom 15 Living area
16 12 11 7 Study 16 Rear deck
14
8 Kitchen 17 Pool
9 Dining area
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the best bits

+ Banquette seating “In the kitchen, there’s
a beautiful dining nook with a banquette,
which makes for very relaxed dining and
entertaining, or just to read a book,” says
Georgia. Adds Mike with a smile: “It’s also
a favourite place for Oscar and Harvey.”
+ Light-drenched open-plan living “When
the new roof went on the downstairs living
area, the tremendous height and volume
of the room became obvious,” says Mike.
+ Bathroom tiles “Originally, we chose
subway tiles, which we really liked, but
decided to change to square tiles after
consulting with the architects,” says Tom.
“We weren’t sure how they’d end up and
were super-stoked when the tilers
finished installing them.”

rear deck
Shaded for sun protection but screened
to capture the breeze, there are no prizes
for guessing where Mike, Tom and their
guests spend many hours in summer.
The sliding doors reveal a handy outdoor
kitchen, and the Kristalia ‘Thin-K’ table
from Fanuli conveniently extends to
almost three metres in length. Cushions
upholstered with Mokum ‘Antigua’ fabric
in Azure cover the Tait ‘Volley’ chairs
and spotted-gum bench.

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 the right Why do you need task
lighting and where

light
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The Hendrick wall light from

Beacon Lighting is tailor-made
for this dining nook by Three
Birds Renovations. Its adjustable
swing-arm bracket can stretch
up to 1100mm if required.

T
ask lighting is exactly that – specific
lighting designed to help us get on
with the various things that need
to be done around the house.
Whether you’re paying bills, chopping the
vegies for dinner, being schooled in Year Five
maths homework or trying to lose yourself in
a book at the end of a long, hard day, lighting
is everything when using a space. Yet a considered
lighting plan is one of the biggest overlooked
elements in any home design, and a poorly lit
space can result in all sorts of chaos. Just try
changing a nappy in a dim space, or applying
make-up, for that matter – both will end up
looking like a dog’s breakfast.
The secret to good lighting is thinking about
how each room is used before hitting the shops
or calling a sparky. We look at the most-used
spaces and how best to design their task lighting...
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A statement pendant
adds flair to a pared-back
dining zone designed by
Robson Rak architects.
An under-cabinet light, as
in this Melbourne house
by DKO Architecture, is
practical and beautiful.

dining area This is a very

task-oriented space, and that means your
dining room should have ample lighting
directed towards the table.
COURTESY OF BEACON LIGHTING), MATT JOHNSON (SHANNON VOS PORTRAIT). STYLING: STEPHANIE STAMATIS

It could be a plain downlight, a pendant

PHOTOGRAPHY: LAUREN BAMFORD (TOP LEFT), PETER BENNETTS (TOP RIGHT), CHRIS WARNES (OPPOSITE,

or a statement downlight, but you want

to wash the table with enough light to
be able to use it appropriately.
More than any other task light in the
(TOP LEFT). ARTWORK BY NOEL McKENNA. DESIGN: THREE BIRDS RENOVATIONS (OPPOSITE)

home, it also needs to have a dimmer kitchen As our kitchens are option is easily retrofittable in most
installed. Why? We need full illumination primarily task-oriented zones, any task existing kitchens.
at dinner or homework time, but when lighting should, first and foremost, help us So, our benchtops are lit, and the
entertaining you want the option of do what is required. Cooking, prepping fridge has its own light source… but many
creating an atmosphere with low, moody and cleaning up consumes most of the of us forget about the pantry and it tends
light. Just make sure you pair the right time in this space, and we need to do to be left in the dark. Again, an LED strip
dimmer with your chosen light. these under the right light. is the best idea – it’s generally mounted on
Most kitchens with island benchtops the underside of the shelves – and a motion
have one, three or even five pendant lights sensor or door switch will keep the lights
suspended above – because odd numbers off when the doors are closed.
are waaaay sexier. Apart from looking Should you find yourself with benchtop
good, these pendants should give a good lights and pendants that don’t wash the
wash of downward light and flood the room enough, one or two downlights may
island bench with ample illumination. be needed to give your kitchen the slight
Under-cabinet bench lighting should wash of illumination it needs.
usually be tackled with a low-voltage This will supply just enough light
LED strip as it’s the most effective way of to tick all the mundane tasks that aren’t
illuminating a long workspace. The benchtop-specific, such as cleaning or
multiple light sources in the strip light are pouring a glass of wine. In my experience,
a great deterrent to any shadows, and this they usually go hand in hand!

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In the living area of this living area Our living spaces Get creative! Too many times, we see
Ballarat house by Eldridge are very personal zones and a lounge room four downlights in a square pattern,
Anderson architects, a
fully adjustable floor lamp
can have 100 different purposes. blinding anyone in the room. Try running
offers versatile and For those of us with kids, it might be downlights close to one wall, washing
effective spot lighting. that the floor is constantly covered in the room with general task lighting, or
Lego pieces, which makes it a spot where use a narrow beam spot. It’s all about
kids rule. But for those of us without having a point of difference.
“little darlings”, a living area isn’t a If your home is free of the pitter-patter
task-oriented space at all. You may read of tiny feet – and painful Lego pieces –
a book or watch TV, but that’s it. So we your living area may just be used for
need to define the use of the area before Netflix marathons and the odd book.
tackling any lighting issues. In that case, it’s important to have a small
If your living area is the domain of the source of light somewhere when the TV
kids, a wash light from above – usually is on, but away from the field of view
a configuration of downlights – will do when seated on the couch. This means
the job, while a dimmable LED can be any reading lights, desk or floor lamps
a great choice for when the kids hit the should be kept away from the TV and
hay and the TV rules the space. localised to where light is most needed.

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 An LED-lit circular mirror
brings Hollywood glam
to a Melbourne bathroom
by B.E Architecture.

A wall-mounted pendant
light from Porcelain Bear
bathroom We generally only want is perfect for creating an
to light up the vanity and mirror in ambient glow at night.
a bathroom, as any task lighting above This space, designed by
a shower, bath or toilet (gulp!) would Fabrikate, features a bed
by Tom Mirams Limited
be a total mood-killer in the room… not Production and cushion
to mention a crime against good taste. from Weft Textiles.
A low-level wash light for the bathroom
is perfect, but good task lighting is a must
for hair, make-up and the odd shave. bedroom All sorts of activities and and preferably on the underside of shelves,
PHOTOGRAPHY: DEREK SWALWELL (TOP LEFT & OPPOSITE), JONATHAN VAN DER KNAAP (TOP RIGHT).

Crucial to lighting a vanity is a good tasks go on here, of course, and some are although Superlight (superlight.com.au)
STYLING: EMILY O’BRIEN (TOP RIGHT). BUILDER: TIM RICKARD, ARC DESIGN + BUILD (OPPOSITE)

wash of face-level light from multiple best kept in the dark. The ones worth has a hanging rail with a built-in LED
sources. Downlights tend to cast shadows highlighting are usually reading, getting that looks amazing. A good downlight
around the eyes and cheeks, and a single dressed and studying. above a mirror is sufficient for getting
face-level light will only highlight one Bedside lamps, pendants and wall lights dressed, but if you use this space to apply
side of your face. Multiple lights will chase are all suited to reading in the bedroom, make-up, treat the mirror as you would
away any remnants of shadow, and a soft but it’s important to keep them on a bathroom vanity.
light close to, or just above, the eye line separate switches. Pendants and wall lights As with a kitchen, a study area in
will highlight every surface of your face. should be kept on either side of the bed, the bedroom should have good-quality
A wall light on either side of the mirror and above eye-line level when sitting in a lighting over the workspace, with multiple
is a good start. Another one above it takes reading position. The light thrown should sources to do away with any shadow.
things a step further – but make certain illuminate your book, not the whole A desk lamp and LED strip or downlight,
to use an outward-throwing diffused light. room. Position the lights so they don’t or any combination of these, should get
An inward-facing light will illuminate obstruct when hopping in and out of bed the job done – and warm light is the
little but the wall. and, as always, warm light is vital. best option here, too.
Although it may not be classed as task Wardrobes and mirrors need to be lit One final thing. When working
lighting, a small light on a sensor (say, up like any other task-oriented space, as with colours and/or colour renderings,
a 1-2 watt LED) kept way down low wash lighting from an adjacent bedroom using a ‘natural light’ or ‘day light’ of
can be a great asset for late-night toilet won’t cut it when getting dressed. Strip 5000-6500 kelvin is best. It supplies
trips. Just keep the light facing into the LEDs are the go – they’re low-voltage and a cool feel, which we tend to stay away
room, so it doesn’t light up whatever is easily fitted as an afterthought. Keep the from in our homes, but it gives the best
outside – usually a sleeping partner. LEDs on a door switch or motion sensor representation of colour to the eye.
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SPACE MAKER Glass screens

and a floor-to-ceiling window give
this bathroom a spacious feel
while the raw, robust aesthetic
building a
BATHROOM
creates interest. The white
textured walls and light floor tiles
are complemented by steel trims
and industrial-inspired tapware.

From taps and tiles to plumbing

and pipes, here’s what to consider
if you’re planning a new bathroom
WORDS KATHERINE CHATFIELD

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Pixi brass tile insert
floor waste (125mm),
$119.90, Abi Interiors.
Stainless-steel floor
waste (103mm) by
Marc Newson, POA,
Stormtech.

plumbing
Even if you’re not moving bathroom
fixtures, it may be worth replacing your
pipes, says David Conroy, plumber and
managing director of The Lone Drainer
and Pronto. “You wouldn’t buy a new
car and keep the same engine and tyres
from your trade-in,” he points out. “Pipes
should be renewed as a matter of course.”
If you are keeping old pipes, it’s essential
for the control valves on both the hot
and cold water services to turn off, so the
plumber’s job is easier throughout.
Running pipes to new fixtures may
mean having to relocate the waste water
BLACK IS BACK With
(drainage) pipes. “On the ground or first
a nod to traditional floor of a freestanding house, you can
Shaker style, Reece’s change the drainage relatively easily, but
‘Kado Era’ range has it’s harder in an apartment block because
a vanity unit with
the waste pipes are in the ceiling of the
gold-brass handles and
a stone top plus shaving
unit below,” says David. “Take this time
and linen cabinets, and financial cost into consideration
all in Dulux Domino. when planning your renovation.”
If you are building from scratch, think
about how far the bathroom is from the
budget layout hot-water system. “Reducing this distance
Before you get carried away with Some aspects of a bathroom layout are can equal a sizable water and energy
freestanding baths and shapely taps, you non-negotiable. “There are specific saving,” says Athan.
need to nut out what you really need. codes that dictate the space between
“If you’re renovating, think about electrical fittings to sinks, shower heads
whether you need to upgrade your and taps. Ask your builder or architect waterproofing
existing hot-water system, and if for advice on these,” says Athan. You also Once the plumbing and electrical systems
you want to change the layout of the need to ensure there’s at least 700mm are in, and the wall and floor substrates
bathroom,” says Athan Giannikos, builder of space in front of a vanity and 200mm are complete, waterproofing is the next
and managing director of Agia Projects. between a vanity and toilet. essential stage – even if the bathroom
“Then consider your joinery, storage Ventilation is another key part of your isn’t a completely wet room.
and flooring requirements,” he continues. bathroom layout. “Without an extraction “Waterproofing does two jobs and
“Are you thinking about heated floors? fan installed in the right place, the is done in two stages,” explains Athan.
Would you prefer tile or stone underfoot? bathroom can become damp and mouldy. “The first stage stops water from the
The answers to these questions will allow Make sure it’s central to the bathroom and shower and other outlets escaping the
you to separate the must-haves from the expels air to outside of the bathroom, not bathroom and entering the building
nice-to-haves when setting your budget.” just into the ceiling space,” advises Athan. substructure. The second stage is done
Remember to future-proof your plans. Leaving existing doors, windows and after the cement-bed floor is laid and
“Think about what your needs might be pipes in the same place will help keep before the tiles are installed. This
in five or 10 years’ time, as well as right costs under control. The rest is down to stops a crystalline deposit of salt called
now,” says Jo McIntyre, interior designer personal preference, although try not to efflorescence coming up through the tiles
at Beautiful Home. “If it’s a family overcrowd the room, says Jo. “A walk-in and staining or damaging them. Both
bathroom, you’ll need a bath. And never shower is great, but don’t cram it in. An stages are absolutely necessary.”
underestimate the amount of storage over-the-bath shower with space to move If you’re project-managing the build
required for small children and teenagers.” around the room is preferable.” She adds: yourself, remember to allow time for
An architect, interior designer or “I prefer it when the toilet isn’t the first the waterproofing process. “With the
builder can help you with a plan to thing you see in a room. And keep towels appropriate drying times, it can take
balance your budget with your needs. and toilet roll away from splashing showers.” up to two weeks,” says Athan.

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 Avalon gloss ceramic
subway tiles in Jade
Green (75 x 150mm each),
$97 sq m, Tile Cloud.

Getting the tiling wrong

can be disastrous for
Chateau Noir porcelain
your bathroom. Hiring
tile (600 x 600mm), a reputable tiler isn’t
cheap, but having it done
$65 per sq m,
Di Lorenzo.

correctly is generally
a good investment”
ATHAN GIANNIKOS, AGIA PROJECTS

COOL CHANGE Textural wall tiles

Artwork Deco create a sense of serenity to the
gloss porcelain tile bathroom, designed by Tom Mark
(120 x 240mm), Henry Studio. Encased in timber
POA, Di Lorenzo. and marble, the vanity unit plays
Avalon gloss ceramic
with different natural materials.
square tiles in Ash
Grey (100 x 100mm
each), $100 per sq m,
Tile Cloud.

tiling
If you’re tempted to save money by
doing the tiling yourself, think again.
“Getting the tiling wrong can be
disastrous for a bathroom,” says Athan.
“Hiring a reputable tiler isn’t cheap,
but having it done correctly is generally
a good investment.”
When choosing tiles, think about
durability, maintenance and cleaning.
PHOTOGRAPHY: DAMIAN BENNETT (THIS PAGE), MAREE HOMER (OPPOSITE)

“Stone feels great underfoot but is higher

maintenance and more expensive than
ceramic or porcelain,” says Jo. “Porcelain
tiles look great on floors. They’re more
moisture-resistant than stone and very
durable, so they are ideal for a hard-
working family bathroom.”
Large tiles can make small spaces look
bigger. “The less grout there is, the bigger
the space feels,” says Jo. “Rectangular
tiles can also give the illusion of space,
particularly if they’re laid horizontally
on the walls. Using the same tiles on
the floor and wall will help, too.” Don’t
scrimp by not tiling the whole room.
“If a bathroom isn’t tiled from floor to
ceiling, it doesn’t look finished.”
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bathroom fixtures
The right shower head can turn a bleary
morning into a bright one, so choose
carefully. “Rain showers are luxurious
but may not suit young families,” says Jo.
“Rail showers are practical and won’t
look messy if you choose a stylish option.
Shower mixers with a temperature-
limiting function are a good way of
controlling the temperature for children.”
Wall-mounted tapware and mixer taps
will make a bathroom look streamlined.
“Stainless steel and brass are both durable
and stylish,” says Jo. “Taps that echo
the shape of your vanity will bring
a cohesive look to the room.”
“Licensed plumbers won’t install taps
AHEAD OF THE CURVE
Designed by Mim Design,
or shower heads unless they are WELS
this two-tone bathroom rated,” says David. “The higher the
has a cylindrical vanity rating, the higher the water efficiency.”
unit that is both practical
and sculptural.

Milli Inox freestanding

stainless-steel rail
shower and overhead,
$1680, Reece.

Milani brushed-nickel
assembly taps and spout
set, $306.80, Abi Interiors.

PHOTOGRAPHY: SEAN FENNESSY/BAUERSYNDICATION.COM.AU

bathroom furniture
Once you’ve nailed the layout of the are timber veneer, you’ll need sufficient
bathroom, choosing the right furniture will bracing before cladding and waterproofing.
complete the look. “There’s nothing worse Otherwise the vanity will fall off!”
than a bathroom crammed with fixtures When it comes to toilets, serviceability
and fittings,” says Jo. “Undermounted is everything. “In-wall cisterns can require
basins, toilets with in-wall cisterns and wall plumbing modifications, but wall-faced,
taps all make a bathroom look bigger, and close-coupled toilets sit flush against the Kado Classic brass basin mixer
and lever, $562.32, Reece.
will stand the test of time style-wise.” wall and give greater flexibility in terms
Think about the practicalities of what of installation and repairs,” says David.
you’ve chosen. “Make sure your vanity Also consider where the toilet is made.
is made from specific moisture-resistant “Parts for some of the foreign concealed
materials that are required for bathroom cisterns are expensive and difficult to
joinery. Your supplier should be able to source. Australian products can be better
certify the materials are compliant,” says in the long-term.”
Athan. “And if you have a shower over Before you commit to anything, it’s
your bath, check that the bath has a flat, essential to visit a showroom and check
slip-resistant bottom.” out the products. “You can’t tell what the
David adds: “Wall-hung vanities need quality is online,” says Jo. “To make Zuster ‘Issy Halo’ oak-veneer vanity unit with
plumbing into the wall, not the floor, the right choice, you really need to see Corian benchtop, $2953.01, and Roca Inspira
so make sure this is possible. If the walls and feel what you’re buying.” fine ceramic basin, $455, Reece.

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MUDROOM
More than just a dumping ground for
wet or dirty gear, a mudroom can be
a multi-functional wonder. Here’s what
to consider when designing yours

1
seating
For removing
dirty shoes

STYLING: FÊTE PRESS. CONSTRUCTION: GE HUGHES

3
flooring
Should be
easy to clean

2
storage
Tailored
to suit

WORDS KATHERINE CHATFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY JENAH PIWANSKI

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D 4
esperate to keep the clutter of ventilation & light THIS PAGE A concrete sink
with timber and steel frame
coats and copious pairs of shoes A mudroom needs a central light
brings a clean, utilitarian feel
out of your hallway? A mudroom so you and your family aren’t rummaging to a mudroom. Simple brass
could be the answer. Traditionally a around in the gloom for keys or matching tapware completes the look
second entryway to the home, a mudroom shoes. Having a dimmer switch will allow without drawing attention
allows you to store dirty outdoor-wear you to leave the light on low to welcome away from the sink. For
minimal splashing, choose
away from the rest of the house. Don’t people home in the evenings. If you have
a wide deep design.
have a separate room to use? Don’t worry. a bench or sink, hang a pendant light over OPPOSITE Herringbone
With the right storage and styling you it to create a focal point. Make a small floor tiles work in mudrooms
can create a mud-corner or even a area feel bigger by adding a light- and of any size and can be a
mud-hallway in the smallest of homes. view-reflecting mirror. great focal point. Reclaimed
brick adds texture and
Here’s how to make your mud-space

5
warmth to this otherwise
both functional and beautiful... water source A sink is a minimal mudroom by
brilliant element to include if there’s Adelaide’s Enoki Design.

1 seating Having somewhere to sit

down comfortably while taking off
shoes and organising your things is an
enough space. Having a water source in
the room allows you to wash your hands
as soon as you come in, as well as quickly
essential part of any mudroom. A built-in rinse dirty clothes and even hose down
bench seat with storage room within it pets (if you have an oversized trough-like
helps make the most of a small space. sink). Stainless steel, ceramic and concrete
Heavily textured or patterned fabric on are easy to wash down and keep clean.
the seat will bring warmth to the space, However, water in your mudroom means
as well as masking any dirty marks. An ventilation is essential. Damp coats or
ottoman-style seat, or a moveable bench equipment will grow mould if there’s
with storage under it, can work well too. no air flowing, so keep the windows or
a door open when you can. If you don’t

2 storage Think of your

mudroom as a glorified locker room
– it should provide storage for as much
have windows, install an exhaust fan to
keep the room fresh and dry.

outdoor-wear and equipment as possible. 4

ventilation
Easy-reach hooks are essential for hanging & light
coats, hats, umbrellas and scarves. If you Keep it fresh
don’t have space for a cupboard, put sports
equipment or out-of-season clothes in
storage boxes underneath benches or lined
neatly against the wall. Don’t forget cubby
spaces for small items such as keys, wallets
or mail. Hanging shelves can make the
space look interesting; just make sure
they’re close to the door so they’re an
easy drop-off and pick-up point.

3 flooring Mudroom flooring

should stand up to stains, smears and
splashes, so choose what goes underfoot
carefully. A dark-coloured ceramic tile 5
water
is durable, low-maintenance and easy source
Wash and go
to clean. Pair with a dark-toned grout
to keep it looking smart for longer.
Reclaimed brick is hard-wearing and
gives a strong rustic look; just remember
to apply a coat of sealant so it’s non-
porous and easy to mop clean. If you
go for a sandable hardwood, it can be
recoated if it gets too worn. Making a
mudroom space out of an existing hallway
or corner calls for something less
permanent, such as a durable outdoor
rug in a water-resistant sisal weave.

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 CULT OBJECT

IN SINK Concrete basins in on-trend colours are

changing the way we see the material
from cold and brutal to simply beautiful

CONCRETE NATION
Jason Lett, co-founder of Concrete
Nation in Queensland’s Burleigh Heads,
says the demand for coloured concrete
sinks is so high the company has had to
move into a bigger shop to accommodate
the orders. “People are excited about
having something different in their
bathrooms,” he explains. “We felt there
was a void in the market for statement
pieces in the powder room – one of the
few rooms of your house guests see, and
often overlooked when it comes to design.”
At Concrete Nation, every product
is a handcrafted, functional work of art,

T
he cult of the coloured concrete sink has been a long time CONCRETE NATION made from a concrete mix that has
coming. “We had blush-pink bowl sinks ready to go four Founders Jason and as many recycled materials as possible.
Kate Lett with the
years ago,” says Matt Di Costa, founder of concrete The company’s new Column range is PHOTOGRAPHY: JESSIE PRINCE (CONCRETE NATION), MARC ASH (NOOD CO)
brand’s freestanding
homewares and furniture company Nood Co. “I kept saying to Como, Tropez and
a collection of five bold, architectural
my business partner, ‘This is going to be massive,’ and he was like, Amalfi basins. Colour pieces, their curves bringing a softness
‘Nah, mate.’” Laughing, he adds: “I said to him, ‘Just wait.’” samples are $10 each. to the usually harsh material. “With
And now here we are, with near endless opportunities to concrete, the possibilities are endless,”
colour, mould and style concrete sinks for the bathroom, kitchen Jason says. “It can be formed into any
and laundry. With a nod to brutalist architecture and a wink to shape, size or colour. Along with our
mid-century colour, customised concrete sinks are at once edgy signature dusty pink, the most popular
and industrial yet sculptural and bespoke – not to mention highly colours have been nude, soft gold and
Instagrammable, especially when paired with natural timbers greenstone.” His own home is full of
and brass or metal fixtures. Concrete Nation products. “We have
Then there’s the environmental feel-good factor. Where pieces everywhere – it’s fun coming up
ceramic sinks are fired in kilns at a high temperature and cost, with alternative uses for concrete.”
concrete is inexpensive to produce and the carbon footprint is SHIPPING Domestic and international
relatively small when the materials are locally sourced, which they LEAD TIME About a week
usually are. Good for your social feed and your conscience. SEE concretenation.com.au;
Meet the designers pushing the concrete envelope... @concretenation

WORDS ALEXANDRA ENGLISH

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STUDIO BAGNO
Kieran Melrose, managing director of
Studio Bagno, has seen a spike in the
demand for coloured concrete sinks, and
credits social media for making Australians
braver with colour. “People are looking
for different ways to achieve their design
direction, but when you’ve got a meeting NOOD CO Matt
of tiles and tapware and basins and all these and Kim Di Costa
colours, how does the average person started their
know what’s going to work? We just redid furniture business
with a single
two of our bathrooms and my wife did
concrete sink.
what I think a lot of consumers do, which
is jump on Instagram or Pinterest and grab
a whole bunch of inspo pics,” he says.
As a result, the Moorebank, NSW,
company has launched Get The Look,
a catalogue of the brand’s products styled
together and beautifully photographed,
making it easy for people to get the look
they love. “The idea for me is always,
make it easy to buy,” says Kieran. “When
it comes to colour, Australians play it NOOD CO
much safer [than Europeans], but At Nood Co concrete pieces are just
everyone’s becoming really fluid with as much a design feature as they are
coloured concrete, which is nice. I think a functional part of the bathroom or
this is partly because the coloured versions kitchen. “We play around with the
of the products are promoted, whereas properties of concrete as much as possible,”
ceramics are always photographed in says Matt Di Costa, product designer of
white. It’s a basic thing, but when brands the Osborne Park, WA, company.
are promoting the blues and pinks, people “It’s a very masculine material, so we
are more open to them because they can see feminised it by adding colour and curve,
what they will look like in their homes.” playing with proportion and making
SHIPPING Domestic and international it light.” Concrete sinks, of course, aren’t
LEAD TIME Sinks are kept in stock new “but no one had designed them
SEE studiobagno.com.au; @studiobagno properly”, he continues. “We create
heavily refined, unique pieces using
a concrete mix we developed (with
63 per cent less embodied energy than
regular concrete), plus everything’s made
in Australia. And our sealants are food-
grade safe and UV tolerant.”
Their most popular colour is pink.
“We’ve seen pink last a lot longer than
anyone thought,” says Matt. “It’s very
versatile. It can be luxe or girly; it can
have that mid-century feel, and it was
PILL, CUBE AND BOWL BASINS (TOP RIGHT), NOOD CO

popular in the ’80s.” The benefit of a

STUDIO BAGNO concrete sink, he adds, is that it’s a safe
A selection of Silo way to bring colour into the home.
(round), Tundra Where stylists confidently clash patterns
(soft square) and
Quarry (square)
and prints, everyday renovators are still
concrete basins. playing it safe. “There’s not much risk wth
these – a pop of colour in a bathroom is
the natural progression from white.”
SHIPPING Domestic and international
LEAD TIME Popular colours are kept
in stock; otherwise it’s 3-4 weeks
SEE noodco.com.au; @nood_co

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BUYER’S GUIDE

bathroom
essentials
You’ve got the floor plan and big stuff
sorted, now for the fun bit – choosing all
the accessories that make it personal

FACE
GUTTER
LUMA WASHER AND HAND TOWEL IN CHARCOAL, $12.95 AND $19.95, COUNTRY ROAD
CREDIT

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 Paros bath towel
in Olive, $49.95,
Aura Home.
bath towels

Mercer & Reid

bobble towel
Bath towel
in Rose Mist,
in Ecru, $189,
$39.99, Adairs.
Loom Towels.

soft
focus
Good-quality towels and bath
mats can transform the room
and your experience of it
Bathrooms are necessarily waterproof and
hard-edged, which is why the softness of towels
and mats is so welcome. A gorgeous towel can
also smarten the plainest bathroom. But while
looks are important, absorbency is a must.
Look for designs in properly absorbent fabrics
that wick away water instead of brushing it
off, and a bath mat that feels nice underfoot.
Thicker towels are usually more absorbent
but take a frustratingly long time to dry. Cotton
is always more absorbent than polyester blends,
and those made with rayon or Egyptian cotton
are softest. Always try to factor in your towel’s
Stonewashed Turkish
friendliness to the environment, and choose towel, $45, Miss April.
natural yarns that are as chemical-free as possible.

Harlow waffle bath

sheet in Peacock,
$79, Sage x Clare.
Alice Stripe terry bath
towel, $39.90, Città.
bath mats

Sand Dune Stripe bath mat, $85, Loom Towels. Voxsjön bath mat in Pale Pink, $2.99, IKEA. Cotton bath mat in Cloud, $95, Nodi.

Abigail round bath mat in Ash Grey, $19, Freedom. Mette Ditmer ‘Brick’ bath mat in Tobacco, $35, Designstuff. Tula Nudie bath mat in Denim, $79, Sage x Clare.

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pulls

hardware Joseph Giles molten-texture bronze door pull,

from $545, The English Tapware Company.
Joseph Giles hammered pull in Mid Antique
Brass, from $259, The English Tapware Company.

Treat your drawer pulls, wall hooks,

door knobs and handles as
look-defining investment pieces
We’ve all heard about the ‘jewellery for the Östernäs leather handle, $19 for 2, IKEA. Neo #6283 brass blade pull, $107.63,
door’ analogy but it’s never been more obvious. Designer Doorware.
There are countless beautiful handles and knobs
to choose from, but you should always consider
how they will withstand the push and pull
of moving your drawers and doors over time.
Practicality and longevity are essential.
Classic ‘honest’ materials (that is, leather,
natural wood, brass and bronze) are vying S225 anodised-aluminium handle, Mood 124 satin-pewter and cattle-horn
for selection with some entirely fresh faces. $4.60-$41.50 (44mm-900mm sizes), Kethy. cabinet pull, $99.95, Spark and Burnish.
Among the new kids are concrete and recycled
ocean plastic (see below), the latter made from
collected plastic that’s broken down into pellets
and moulded. The resulting finish looks a little
G4730 timber handle, from $375.38, L6582 walnut handle, $12.45-$17
like marble but at a fraction of the cost. Designer Doorware. (168mm-264mm), Kethy.

knobs & wall hooks

Normann Copenhagen ‘Chip’ Halifax knob in Burnished Brass, Bagganäs stainless-steel Material Immaterial
wall hook in Nature, $25, $19.95, Hepburn Hardware. knob, $6 for 2, IKEA. ‘Concrete Mirage F’ cabinet
Designstuff. pull, $50, Spark and Burnish.

By Wirth knot wall hook in Ocean plastic knob in Pink & Anne Black ‘Matte’ knob in Ferm Living hook knob in
Nature Oak, $55, Nordic Rooms. White, $77, Spark and Burnish. Green, $20, Elevate Design. Black Marble, $99, Designstuff.

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 finishing
touches
Mirrors are shaping up as design
devices while taps continue to shine
mirrors
Todays’ mirrors are more about shape and less
about the frame; in fact, many appear to have
no frame at all. There are so many styles to
chose from, and a good one can reinforce the
design direction of a room. Growing numbers
of mirrors have integrated backlighting, giving
us even more reason to pay attention.
Taps, meanwhile, are standing tall and at every
height in between. In single metals and material
mixes, there’s something for everyone.

taps

Falper ‘Shape’ mirror, $999, Rogerseller. Debra Folz mirror, $399, West Elm.

Cirrus chrome sink mixer, Voda mix-and-match sink

$205.30, Caroma. mixer, POA, Sussex Taps.

Hang 1 Drop mirror, $699, Blu Dot. Stockholm mirror in Walnut, $129, IKEA.

Gessi 316 ‘Trame’ brushed- Teel Vessel brushed-nickel

steel high basin mixer, from mixer with chrome finish,
$1342, E&S. $528, Phoenix Tapware.

Magnus brass basin mixer in HV1 basin mixer in Natural Omvivo ‘Venice 450’ box-frame mirror Modern Streamline wall mirror,
Matt Black, $194.90, Abi Interiors. Brass, from $840, Vola. in Arlington Oak, $583, Reece. $399, West Elm.
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This desk’s built-in

Q I’m throwing a party at home
and would like to hang some
beautiful lights in my outdoor area,
compartments help
to keep the work but I don’t want it to look ‘Christmasy’.
space clutter-free. What stylish options are out there?
Tess, via Instagram
Making your outdoor lighting feel
appropriate year-round comes down
to the type of lighting you choose and
the size of the bulb – the smaller the
bulb, the more ‘twinkly’ and festive it
will look. Opt for a larger festoon light
instead, such as the Festoon II 20
Light style from Beacon Lighting
(shown). If you want something more
permanent, Gardens At Night have a
range of hanging lights in four stylish
finishes (below). They’ll take the space
from being a party area to a more
formal entertaining zone, without
giving up the fun of a hanging bulb.
JONO FLEMING, STYLE EDITOR,
INSIDEOUT

Q One of my children is now in high school and I’d like to buy a desk for his
bedroom. It needs to be quite compact, but with enough space to fit my son’s
textbooks and laptop. Any suggestions? Kristy, via Instagram
Product designers are always looking for clever ways to integrate storage
seamlessly into everyday furniture pieces. Take, for example, the Cupertino Desk
by BoConcept. It’s perfect for a child’s bedroom because it has hidden storage
for stationery and a laptop. This design is also available in different sizes, making
it ideal for rooms of any size. BIANCA SZEKELY, INTERIOR DESIGNER, BOCONCEPT

ask an expert
Hanging lights in
Nickel Plate, Copper
and Bronze, from
$217.80 each,
Gardens At Night.

Each issue, we find stylish solutions

to all your decorating dilemmas Sunscreen roller
blinds from Wynstan
from design experts in the know will protect your
furniture from harsh
afternoon sun.

Q We’ve just landscaped our front

yard, but our old letterbox is
looking outdated. I’m after a style that’s Q Our living area has floor-to-
ceiling windows. The glare from
more modern than traditional. What do the afternoon sun makes it impossible
you suggest? Rob, via email to watch TV and I’m worried it will fade
Letterboxes with bold, angular silhouettes my furniture’s fabric. We have thick
and clean lines are a great match for curtains but they blackout the room.
contemporary homes, and Northcote Is there a better option? Grace, via email
Pottery has a new range of designs that This is a common problem that can
tap into this look. The Lewis (pictured) be solved easily with sunscreen blinds
is a striking choice for minimalist and that filter light and diffuse glare.
urban-style facades, thanks to its Wynstan’s Sunscreen roller blinds are
monochromatic concrete design. If you made to minimise the heat, glare and
go for a more earthy look with your UV rays that come in through the
front yard, the Jenson letterbox is an window, which means you can
asymmetrical wood-veneer style that will binge-watch Netflix any time and still
create a bold talking point. Both designs enjoy your view of the outdoors! Plus,
have combination locks and enough they sit in the window’s reveal so you
room to fit large parcels. won’t have to get rid of your curtains.
Northcote Pottery JACQUELINE HUGHES, PRODUCT MANAGER, AMELIA TAYLOR, PRODUCT DESIGNER,
‘Lewis’ letterbox, NORTHCOTE POTTERY WYNSTAN BLINDS
$259, Bunnings.

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NEW VISION Advances
in kitchen appliances
mean they can now
connect seamlessly with
smart technology, such as
Google Home Max.

the
smart
Amazing new technology is
transforming our kitchens,
making appliances smarter

kitchen
and faster and life way better

T
he kitchen is the hub of the home – the tech hub, reports that in 2018, the average Australian home had 17.1
that is. Manufacturers know that making appliances connected devices in 2018, up from 13.7 in 2017. Telsyte
that are more intuitive and connected will give forecasts this number to grow to 37 by 2022.
them the edge in a highly competitive market. The arrival of smart speakers such as Google Home,
“The major appliance makers all focus their Amazon Echo and the Apple HomePod changed the game.
research and development spend on delivering new functions you These devices are only in their infancy but they provide
need in appliances before you even realise you need them,” says a fascinating glimpse into the possibilities of IoT for
Gary Brown, senior brand manager, home appliances for Harvey homeowners. It’s all very well to have your smart speaker
Norman. “It’s a race to improve the end result for you, the user, turn off a light or switch on Netflix when you tell it to,
whether that be creating an oven that will never burn your roast but this technology will come into its own only when it
or a dishwasher that understands what temperature water to use.” intuitively knows you’ll be home at 6.15pm and would like
The changes in kitchen technology are being driven by low lights, airconditioning on and the blinds down. While
the arrival of the Internet of Things (IoT), which simply the developers busily create the ‘middleware’ that will make
refers to everyday household devices that can collect and IoT devices talk to each other and become truly useful,
share data through the internet. Whether you’re across it or there’s already a raft of exciting technological breakthroughs
not, IoT is here. Emerging-technology consultancy Telsyte in kitchen appliances – and a few more on the horizon.

WORDS SARAH PICKETTE

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1
a date with your fridge
It’s fair to say that Samsung currently leads
the pack in connected kitchen appliances.
Its Family Hub refrigerator essentially has
a computer and screen built into its door
and cameras on its inside. What this means
is you can text your fridge to say you’re
running late and it’ll pop an alert note up
on the screen, you can play music, stream
TV shows on it, and display an electronic THIS PAGE (top to
calendar that syncs to the phones of bottom) Samsung Family
everyone in your household. Hub SRF630BFH2 fridge.
Electrolux’s FlexiBridge
Cameras inside the fridge mean that
range includes an
you can check if you’re out of milk while induction cooktop. AGA 3
you walk through the dairy aisle at the Series cooker in Pistachio,
supermarket, and the built-in recipe app with a two-zone induction
that will display on the screen steps you hob complete with
bridging feature.
through anything you could dream of
cooking – and updates menu shopping lists.
You can order groceries using the
Woolworths shopping app and, perhaps
most intriguingly, your fridge can help
you date. Yes, you read that right. The
thinking is that people who like the
same sorts of foods might just be a good
match in life. Samsung’s Refrigerdating
app works by taking a photograph of
your fridge’s insides. Refrigerdating
will then ‘match’ you with people who
have similar-looking fridges. You can
then swipe right or left based on how
the contents of someone else’s fridge
appear to you. Romance is not dead.

2
introduction to induction
Induction cooktops aren’t new but covered with its range-style cookers
their functionality has advanced hugely. now featuring an induction cooktop.
Electrolux’s FlexiBridge function gives you AGA, too, has just released its new
complete cooking freedom when you’re 3 Series collection of cookers, which
preparing multiple dishes or cooking with have a two-zone induction hob
large pots. When activated, this function complete with bridging feature.
lets you choose between three different At last year’s KBIS trade fair in
modes that accommodate cookware of the US, American manufacturer
different shapes and sizes, with the Max Hestan showcased full-size induction
Bridge mode combining all four zones to cooktops that actually communicate
create one enormous cooking area. with Bluetooth-equipped pots and
Love the farmhouse look but prefer pans to maintain temperatures at
to cook with induction? Belling has you precisely the degree you specify.

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get fresh
Flexibility is extremely desirable in a
fridge. Manufacturers have realised this,
with Samsung building a FlexZone drawer
into its Family Hub fridges. It allows you
to transform this drawer from a fridge to
a freezer, or vice versa, at the touch of a
button. Panasonic’s PrimeFresh fridge also
features a convertible case that can be set to
-3˚C to softly freeze raw meat and seafood
(extending its life, flavour and nutrients and
making it easy to cut it without defrosting)
or at 0˚C to chill highly perishable items
(such as dairy and meat) and prevent
them from spoiling prematurely.
Liebherr’s BioFresh technology also
addresses the fact that food stays in
its optimum state when it’s stored at
just above 0°C - a temperature most
conventional refrigerators cannot achieve
and evenly maintain. The individual

3
BioFresh compartments can be set to
allow the humidity in each to be regulated
via a sliding scale, depending on what’s
being stored (fruit, for example, likes
humidity while cheese does not).

seeing is believing
Another cool innovation comes from

5
LG, which has developed InstaView
technology that allows you to look inside sensor senseis
your refrigerator without letting the cold The latest ovens come with a secret
air out by tapping twice on the door’s weapon: built-in sensors make it
glass panel. The mirrored glass looks just virtually impossible to cook a bad meal.
like the outside of the fridge – until you Bosch’s Series 8 ovens include sensor-
knock twice and it becomes a clear door controlled cooking programs, with the
so you can see what’s inside. The fridge company’s Bosch Assist technology
is also equipped with LG’s proprietary automatically setting the optimal
SmartThinQ technology, meaning type of heat, temperature and time
you can remotely control it from your for a huge number of dishes.
smartphone, adjust fridge settings and Likewise, Miele has recognised that
diagnose appliance problems. meat is more tender and bread more
delicious with the application of steam
during the cooking process. The company’s
Moisture Plus technology ensures a burst
of steam is automatically applied when
you’re using certain cooking functions,
or you can add a shot of steam manually.

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LG’s fridge with InstaView
technology means you can
check what’s inside without
opening the door – just by
tapping twice. Bosch’s
Series 8 oven automatically
sets the best heat level,
temperature and time.
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6 8
starting small
It’s not just the big fixtures that are
getting smarter: your smaller benchtop
appliances are too. Kenwood’s kCook
Multi Smart is controlled through the
Kenwood World app, where there are
7
hob talks to ’hood
Sometimes you’re so deep into preparation,
innovative and interactive
Way back in 2017, at the US tech-
trade show CES, Whirlpool unveiled
its prototype interactive kitchen, where
the splashback is more than a mere
surface. It’s effectively a screen that can
hundreds of recipes designed to work you don’t realise you should have turned read the barcode of anything you place
with the multi-cooker’s pre-set functions. on the rangehood 20 minutes ago. Well, on your bench and suggest recipes you
The Vitamix Ascent Series has wireless with AEG’s Hob2hood technology, your could make with it (which will then be
connectivity and a self-detect function that cooktop will wirelessly activate and adjust displayed on the splashback).
reads the size of the container you are using your rangehood fan speed automatically, It will preheat your oven or cooktop
and adjusts the blending time to suit. The based on what you’re cooking. Likewise, accordingly, alert you when to stir and let
app-connected NutriBullet Balance will Samsung’s latest Chef Collection range you know when your meal is perfectly
weigh the ingredients for your smoothie features a Bluetooth-enabled rangehood cooked. Synced with your phone’s
or soup and give you a breakdown of the that automatically turns on the fan calendar, it will tell you the school bus is
calories and nutritional content. and adjusts its speed based on the heat arriving in five minutes, scan the contents
Like your coffee served high-tech? emanating from the cook surface. of your fridge and suggest you might
Nespresso’s VertuoPlus has an extraction Keep an eye out, too, for GE’s new pack those strawberries and the leftover
system to brew coffee with a perfect Kitchen Hub. It sits on the outside of its macaroni cheese in your child’s lunchbox.
crema, plus it utilises barcode technology (functioning) rangehood and takes the This kind of functionality represents
to automatically read cup size, temperature form of a 27-inch smart touchscreen the next level of connectivity in the
and flow rate. The De’Longhi Primadonna that serves as the home’s ‘central control kitchen because it allows manufacturers
Elite is an app-connected model that centre’, allowing the cook to search the to provide customers with value-added
allows you to make personalised coffee internet, create shopping lists, access services around the products they have
recipes on your smartphone. recipes and check who’s at the front door. sold and to suggest other things they

9
It’s still a prototype so it probably won’t might also like to buy. Will this tech
arrive on our shores for a while. be with us soon? Watch this space.

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wishes for dishes Kenwood’s kCook Multi
If your pet peeve is bending over your dishwasher’s door to reach plates, AEG has Smart food processor has
the solution. Its ComfortLift technology allows you to slide the lower basket out and an app with hundreds of
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plastics even after a cycle is finished? Forget it. Electrolux’s intuitive AirDry technology
The GE Kitchen Hub
automatically opens the door 10cm towards the end of the cycle, to release moisture rangehood includes a smart
and ensure everything is dry - even lunchboxes. And Miele’s integrated dishwashers screen equipped with voice
will politely open when you knock on them. and gesture commands.

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make this courtyard
more user-friendly
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entertain at home, this space in
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breathing space
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

This warehouse apartment on Amsterdam’s IJ River is home

to interior stylists Julien Rademaker and Maaike Chanowski.
In the past four years they’ve adapted it to their taste, and
filled the patio in the centre and the rooftop terrace (not
pictured) with plants. Placing more inside has blurred the line
between indoors and out, and created a sense of relaxation
that comes from spending time around living, air-purifying
things. Julien says plants don’t have to be perfect either:
“We love it when a plant is wild, or grows a little crooked.”

URBAN
jungle Indoor gardens are
springing up everywhere.
Here are the best from
various cities around the
world, showing how to use
plants as design features

ON TABLE Mistletoe cactus or rhipsalis

(Rhipsalis cassutha). ON PEDESTAL Bonsai
fig tree or weeping fig (Ficus benjamina).
REAR WALL (behind pendant light)
Kentia palm (Howea forsteriana).

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 The plantings consist of hardy
‘house plants’ such as the Chinese
windmill palm (Trachycarpus
fortunei) and a variety of garden
plants. Inside, well-chosen and
unusual specimens are grouped so
that the greenery can be enjoyed
from any angle, when you sit or
move around, without the space
being entirely filled.
PHOTOGRAPHY: NOORTJE KNULST. ARTWORKS BY UNKNOWN ARTISTS
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LEFT Philodendron (Philodendron selloum).

RIGHT (at rear) Autograph tree or pitch apple
(Clusia rosea). RIGHT (on chest of drawers)
dwarf umbrella tree (Schefflera arboricola).

sun studio
Antwerp, Belgium
Green house plants always look
their best in light, sun-drenched
interiors with attractive details. The
After living several years in Norway, engineer and architect ones here chime in with the plant
motifs of the internal glass, and are
Anouk Taeymans returned to Belgium. Enamoured by the
placed in strategic spots to give the
perfectly preserved architecture of this Belle Époque house, feeling of being immersed in
she made the ground floor her residence. Scandinavian design, greenery. Anouk says that tending
Art Nouveau elements such as the stained glass, and a few her plants is quite gratifying, and
plants in big, statement pots or clustered groups set the tone. helps to clear her head.

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 This green wall is simply
spectacular, filled with plants that
can grow freely and run as wild as
they like. There are no tidy ferns
wall of fame
Paris, France
placed neatly in a row here – it’s
a living tapestry focused on one,
central place, making full use of the
wall’s height. Some plants thrive
Around the corner from Parc Montsouris, in the lively 14th better than others of course; the
arrondissement, art director Jean-Marc Dimanche built the occasional plant disappears, others
house of his dreams. Inspired by the works of Le Corbusier acquire more territory.
and Jean-Marc’s own childhood in the country, the Modernist
residence is a mix of contemporary designer furniture, vintage
pieces and art objects – with an impressive double-height
green wall by family friend Patrick Blanc, an internationally
renowned vertical-garden designer. Patrick is the visionary
behind nature-focused projects such as Sydney’s One Central
Park tower and was happy to create some wow factor here.
PHOTOGRAPHY: BIRGITTA WOLFGANG/SISTERS AGENCY (OPPOSITE) JAN VERLINDE

LOWER HALF OF WALL (clockwise

from centre left) Macho fern (Nephrolepis
exaltata), Rex begonia (Begonia rex), baby’s
tears (Soleirolia soleirolii) and bamboo
(Bambusa vulgaris).
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LEFT Spiderwort (Tradescantia) in hanging pot.

Rubber plant or rubber fig (Ficus elastica
‘Abidjan’ and ‘Tineke’) on bench in larger pots.
ABOVE Epipremnum (Epipremnum pinnatum)
in box at centre bottom. OPPOSITE (clockwise
from left) Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia seguine),
African spear (Sansevieria cylindrica), staghorn
fern (Platycerium bifurcatum), bird-of-paradise
(Strelitzia nicolai), and snake plant or mother-in-
law’s tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata).

green house
Baltimore, US

In the greener part of Baltimore, near Hampden, an 1870s

cotton factory built over a stream has been turned into a luxury
apartment complex. Today it is known as Mill No.1 and one of
its lofts is home to filmmaker and producer Hilton Carter. Over
the years, Hilton has also become a plant specialist. His corner
PHOTOGRAPHY: HILTON CARTER

apartment provides plenty of room for his 150 or so plants, a wide

variety of specimens, all with their own needs. Though it might
look like a random assemblage, Hilton sees every plant as a design
element. “With the bigger plants, you can set the tone and make This is an edited extract from
Wonder Plants 2: Your Urban
a room more warm and inviting,” he says. “But place a fiddle-leaf Jungle Interior by Irene
fig between a Monstera deliciosa and a Strelitzia, for instance, and Schampaert & Judith Baehner
you can see something almost magical happen.” ($75, Lannoo).

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 In a home with big windows and
deep windowsills, the possibilities
for plants are endless, provided they
are protected from direct sunlight
to some extent. Owner Hilton says
anything that grows too quickly in his
apartment is pruned after a while,
and the cuttings used to grow new
plants in water, as seen in his
test-tube wall (opposite).
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT:

Domain Road facade. The
ground-floor foyer with Laura
Woodward installation. An
Urban Suite. (L to R) Architect
Chris McCue, owner Darren
Rubenstein and Matilda 159
Domain chef Scott Pickett.

DESIGN DESTINATION
A chic urban bolthole opposite

UNITED
Melbourne’s Royal Botanic
PHOTOGRAPHY: SHARYN CAIRNS

Gardens is drawing design

lovers with its sophisticated

PLACES
and skilfully lit interiors
WORDS ELIZA O’HARE

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U
nited Places is the perfect combination of slick The lights in the suite are dim but wonderfully moody, and
urban hotel with all the intimacy of the perfect it’s worth taking note of the lighting controls when your butler
pied-à-terre. And that’s the point – intimacy reveals all the tech tricks, to avoid confusion later. “Early on,
was an important part of the brief from owner we decided the lighting would become the artistic expression
Darren Rubenstein to Chris McCue, director of in the suites,” Darren adds.
architecture at Carr Design Group, who helped bring the nine Which may also explain why Carr Design opted against
minimalist one-bedroom and three two-bedroom suites to life. hanging artwork anywhere in the hotel, in stark contrast to one
This hotel was a labour of love for Darren from the start. of their previous projects – the hugely successful Jackalope Hotel
“I wanted it to be built on my own experiences in design, travel on the Mornington Peninsula, which is very much about art.

PHOTOGRAPHY: SHARYN CAIRNS (TOP CENTRE, MIDDLE LEFT AND RIGHT & BOTTOM RIGHT), EMILY WEAVING (ALL OTHERS)
and hospitality – a ‘home’ for the likeminded traveller seeking There are some outstanding elements at United Places that
experiences that celebrate locality,” he says. Which makes sense make it memorable, most notably the motorised velvet curtains
as some of the biggest trends in hotels right now are all about that enclose the bed, the standard washer/dryers hidden behind
creating personal experiences. extended kitchen doors, views over the Royal Botanic Gardens,
The vibe here is contemporary modern Australian, with and handcrafted ceramics by local artisan Shari Lowndes.
its sharp exterior belied by a sumptuous cocoon-like interior; But the fact that Scott Pickett’s two-hatted restaurant Matilda
it couldn’t be more perfect for Melbourne. Although it doesn’t 159 is in permanent residence on the ground floor means room
seem to be a hotel at all when you pull up outside, rather a design service takes on a whole new meaning. Breakfast is delivered to
lover’s dream of an apartment block. your room from a curated menu, and it also means priority
There’s no check-in desk and no real concierge, just a low-key seating for guests at lunch and dinner – or the option of private
doorway leading down a dramatically lit hallway, where a butler in-suite dining. If you choose the restaurant experience, expect
meets you before leading the way to your room. “It’s all about the understated in a luxe interior by Projects of Imagination,
a personal experience and personal space,” says Darren. incorporating the elements of earth, fire, nature and water.
But it’s not all hot design and long lunches here, there’s an
essential element of conscience, too. “We are very proud to be
dedicated to sustainability, through both environmental and social
Our United Places brand is initiatives,” says Darren. “Hotels historically have a huge
environmental footprint and we are striving to buck that trend.
strong and the pillars on which We reuse rainwater for all the toilets, rely on solar panels for
we stand – the carefully curated heating water and producing power, have almost completely
eliminated single-use plastics, provide 100% cotton linen, and
local experience – focus on supply all guests with complimentary organic cotton tote bags
sustainability, collaboration to prevent the need for plastic bags.”
Good design indeed.
and exceptional location United Places, 157 Domain Road, South Yarra, Melbourne.
Rooms are priced from $650 per night, which includes Matilda 159
Domain breakfast hamper; unitedplaces.com.au

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THIS PAGE (clockwise from top left) Marble
surfaces and Le Labo products are standard
in all the bathrooms. Ditto for Patricia Urquiola
sofas and hardwood flooring. Hotel bikes are
available for rides in the park. A Garden
Penthouse suite overlooking the park. The
one-bedroom Garden Suites have a motorised
green-velvet curtain surrounding the bed while
the Urban Suites have a pink version. In-room
dining from Matilda 159 Domain. A board-
marked concrete wall embossed with the
United Places logo. OPPOSITE (from left)
Two-bedroom Garden Suites have their own
living space, complete with Grant Featherston
chairs. Curtains closed in an Urban Suite.

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tivoli road
bread stop
For those who can’t drop in to the
T
outed as Melbourne’s most respected bakery, Tivoli Road
Bakery in South Yarra is also one of the most creative, with
famous Melbourne bakery on a daily the likes of soy & linseed, spelt & honey, fruit and olive breads
PHOTOGRAPHY: ALAN BENSON (THIS PAGE), BONNIE SAVAGE

basis, Michael James shares his know- on offer daily, plus a Baker’s Special that could be oat porridge,
how in a book of 80 inspiring recipes macadamia & wattleseed or sprouted buckwheat. All that originality
(OPPOSITE PAGE). FOOD STYLING: LEE BAYLOCK

comes from UK-born baker Michael James, who had spent decades
honing his craft at Michelin-starred restaurants and pastry shops in
the UK and Europe until he fell in love with Aussie traveller Pippa,
who’s now his wife and business partner. The couple moved to
Australia and opened Tivoli Road in 2013.
“What we do isn’t magic,” says Michael. “It’s the result of excellent
ingredients, years of trial and error and dedication to an ancient craft.”
Now keen to reveal some of his innovative recipes, Michael has
released the cookbook, The Tivoli Road Baker, which includes his pork
and fennel sausage rolls, doughnuts, tarts, scones, galettes, exquisite
canelés and much more. Here’s a small but scrumptious selection...

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DOUGHNUTS

“
Growing up, my gran would take me to an
amusement arcade, where I would watch
doughnuts coming out of a fryer into
cinnamon sugar and eat them warm. I have
always preferred filled doughnuts, however
– they are a great way to play with new
textures. This is the most talked-about item
at the bakery. Our doughnuts got us

”
through the early days as Melbourne entered
something of a doughnut renaissance
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CHOCOLATE, RYE AND

WALNUT BROWNIES

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 PORK, CARAMELISED APPLE
AND FENNEL SAUSAGE ROLLS

pork, caramelised apple

and fennel sausage roll
MAKES 8 LARGE SAUSAGE ROLLS

2 teaspoons fennel seeds + extra to sprinkle

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

“
3 medium brown onions, peeled and diced
4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
8 sprigs sage, picked and finely chopped
3 sprigs rosemary, leaves picked and I knew we had to develop our own
finely chopped
5 sprigs thyme, leaves finely chopped
20g unsalted butter
delicious sausage rolls to please the crowds.
These are often the first lunch item to sell
out. They’re great for picnics and are
“
a smash hit at children’s parties
2 granny smith apples, peeled and cut
into ½cm dice
1 tablespoon caster (superfine) sugar
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 2 minutes before adding the sugar. Continue from the bottom of each roll, away from you,
1.2kg pork mince to cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar folding it over the sausage mix. Seal the roll
65g breadcrumbs is lightly caramelised, then add the vinegar on the egg-washed edge so the seam sits
12g table salt to deglaze the pan. Set aside. underneath the meat.
1 quantity puff pastry (approx 1kg, using 4 Combine the mince, breadcrumbs, salt 8 Egg wash the top and sides, then sprinkle
Tivoli Road Baker recipe if possible) and apples in a large mixing bowl. Add with fennel seeds and lightly pierce along
PHOTOGRAPHY: ALAN BENSON (BAKERY), BONNIE SAVAGE (FOOD)

1 egg, lightly beaten the onion and garlic mixture and mix it the top with a fork. Cut each roll in half
through with your hands for 3–5 minutes, and lay your sausage rolls on a tray lined
1 Toast the fennel seeds in a large, dry frying until all the elements are evenly distributed with baking paper. Rest them in the fridge
pan over a low heat for 1–2 minutes until through the mince. for 30 minutes.
fragrant. Crush lightly in a mortar and 5 On a lightly floured work surface, roll out 9 Preheat the oven to 180°C. Bake the
pestle and set aside. the puff pastry into a sheet roughly 30 x sausage rolls from cold for 10 minutes,
2 Using the same pan, heat the vegetable 50cm, and 5mm thick. Cut it into four pieces then reduce the heat to 160°C and bake
oil over a low heat. Sweat off the onions of 15 x 25cm, with the long edges towards you. for a further 30 minutes until golden.
and garlic for 8–10 minutes until lightly 6 Divide the sausage mix evenly between Allow the sausage rolls to rest for about
caramelised, to give a bit of sweetness. the four sheets, making a line of filling 10 minutes before eating.
Add the toasted fennel seeds, sage, rosemary from left to right a third of the way up
and thyme and set aside to cool. each sheet. (At the bakery we use a large bakery note
3 Wipe out the pan, then melt the butter piping bag for this.) When we have the end of a loaf of bread left
in it over a medium–high heat. Add the 7 Lightly brush the beaten egg along the top over, I dry it to make crumbs, then freeze
apples and toss gently in the butter for edge of each piece, then roll the pastry up them. That way, I always have them handy.
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chocolate, rye and mixture should be quite runny. 1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped (or 1 teaspoon
walnut brownies 6 Gently fold in the walnuts until just vanilla paste)
combined and pour the mixture into the 375g cream cheese, roughly chopped,
MAKES ONE RECTANGULAR 33 X 23CM baking tray. Gently spread it out evenly in room temperature
(13 X 9IN) TRAY (about 24 pieces, depending the tray using the tip of the spatula. 120g thick cream
on how big you like them) 7 Bake for 20 minutes, then turn the tray walnuts, to decorate (optional)
and bake for another 5 minutes. The top
500g dark chocolate (at least 70% should be shiny and smooth, with perhaps 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease the tin
cocoa solids) one or two cracks appearing. Cool the and line it with baking paper. In a stand mixer
210g unsalted butter brownie in the tray for 30 minutes, then fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the
30ml espresso coffee (or 1 tablespoon transfer to a wire rack to cool completely eggs and honey for about 10 minutes, until
strong instant coffee) and sprinkle with sea salt. This will give you light and fluffy. Keep whisking and add the
150g wholegrain rye flour nice gooey edges in contrast to the crisp oil slowly, as though making a mayonnaise,
15g cocoa powder top. Once completely cool, cut into brownies until emulsified. The batter will thin slightly, so
½ teaspoon sea salt or store uncut (it will keep longer like this). don’t panic if it doesn’t continue to thicken.
6 eggs, at room temperature The brownies will last for 5 days in an 2 Combine the flour, salt, baking powder,
450g soft brown sugar airtight container at room temperature, or bicarbonate of soda and cinnamon together
1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped, or 1 teaspoon a week in the fridge. (I personally like them in a large mixing bowl. Add to the egg
vanilla paste straight from the fridge, cold and fudgy.) mixture in three batches, folding gently
250g walnuts, lightly toasted and between each addition until incorporated.
roughly chopped bakery notes Add the grated carrot and chopped walnuts
To achieve the desired gooey centre and in three batches, folding gently between each
1 Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 33 x crispy top, it’s important to maintain as much addition until incorporated. Use a spatula to
23cm baking tray and line with baking paper. air in the mixture as possible. Be sure to fold scrape around the sides and bottom of the
2 Half fill a saucepan with water and bring and mix very gently, and as little as possible, bowl to ensure they are evenly distributed
to a simmer, then place a metal mixing bowl until the ingredients are just incorporated. through the mix, and don’t sink to the bottom.
over the pan, ensuring that the bowl doesn’t When whisking the eggs, use a medium 3 Pour the batter into the prepared tin and
touch the water. Melt the chocolate, butter speed instead of a high speed. It will take reduce the oven temperature to 160°C.
and coffee in the bowl, mixing occasionally longer but the aeration will be more stable Bake for about 40 minutes, until the top
with a spatula to combine thoroughly. because the bubbles will be smaller and less is golden brown and a skewer inserted
(Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.) likely to collapse. into the middle comes out clean. Leave
Turn off the heat and leave until ready to use. Don’t overheat the chocolate or it will the cake in the tin for a few minutes before
If the chocolate mix starts to set, gently heat crystallise, burn and become bitter. Heat until transferring to a wire rack to cool.
it over the pan until it is just melted again. it is just melted and don’t take it any further. 4 To make the cream-cheese icing, cream
3 In a separate bowl, sift together the rye together the icing sugar, butter and vanilla
flour, cocoa powder and salt. in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle
4 In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk, whisk wholegrain spelt attachment until pale and smooth. Add the
the eggs, brown sugar and vanilla for about and carrot cake cream cheese a little at a time, continuing
10 minutes on medium speed until pale, to mix at medium speed until smooth
light and airy. Using a spatula, gently fold in cake and creamy. Add the cream and mix until
the chocolate mixture, in three batches. Fold 5 eggs, at room temperature thoroughly combined to a spreadable
very gently so you incorporate the chocolate 300g honey consistency. Be careful not to over mix,
without losing aeration in the egg mix. Mix 200ml light olive oil otherwise it will split.
until just combined, making sure you scrape 250g wholegrain spelt flour 5 When the cake has cooled, cut in half
the bottom of the bowl. 1 teaspoon salt horizontally and place the bottom half onto a
5 Sprinkle half the dry ingredients over the 2 teaspoons baking powder serving plate. Fill the cake by spreading it with
surface of the egg and chocolate mixture, 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda half the cream-cheese icing, and then replace
PHOTOGRAPHY: BONNIE SAVAGE

and use a spatula to gently fold them 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon the top. Cover the top with the rest of the
through. (Sprinkling the dry ingredients 350g carrot, grated icing and decorate with walnuts, if desired.
over the mixture means you don’t lose too 160g walnuts, roughly chopped
much of the air.) Repeat with the remaining bakery note
dry ingredients and mix until just combined, cream-cheese icing Don’t be concerned if you can’t find
ensuring that you scrape the bottom of the 60g icing sugar, sifted wholegrain spelt flour as any wholegrain
bowl to incorporate everything fully. The 60g butter, diced and soft flour will work beautifully.

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I absolutely love carrot cakes and was
keen to try a wholegrain version. The
chopped walnuts add texture, and
the honey aromas will drive you crazy
with impatience while the cake is baking!
This cake is great for occasions when you
need to work ahead, as it is even better

”
the day after baking. It will keep well for
a few days in an airtight container

WHOLEGRAIN SPELT
AND CARROT CAKE
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doughnuts a damp tea towel and refrigerate overnight 9 Put the jam in a piping bag, make a slit in
to develop a complex, yeasty flavour. the side of a doughnut and insert the tip
MAKES 10 4 Line two trays with baking paper, and of the piping bag into it. Fill generously, but
spray the paper lightly with oil. Turn the not so much that it’s oozing out of the top.
190g baker’s flour dough out onto a lightly floured bench 10 Holding the doughnut over the bowl,
25g caster (superfine) sugar and cut it into 10 equal pieces. With each use one hand to cover it in ganache,
2g salt piece, gently flatten the dough and bring making sure you coat the entire surface well
zest of 1 lemon the edges together in the middle to form a with chocolate. Repeat for the remaining
8g fresh yeast rough ball, then turn it over so the seam is at doughnuts, putting them on a clean tray
40g water the bottom. Cup your hand over the dough lined with baking paper as you go.
10g lemon oil and use firm pressure to roll it on the bench 11 With clean hands (or clean gloves, if you
2 medium eggs, at room temperature until it forms a nice tight round ball with a prefer), roll each doughnut in the coconut,
45g butter, diced and soft smooth, even surface. Cover the doughnuts making sure the entire surface is coated.
1 litre vegetable oil, such as rice bran oil again with the damp tea-towel, and leave To keep things tidy, it’s a good idea to place
or cottonseed oil, for deep frying them to rest for 15–20 minutes. the doughnuts into patty pans once coated
5 Take each doughnut and knock it flat, then – this will stop the doughnuts rolling around,
coconut coating fold the edges into the middle and turn it and gives people something to hold their
200g shredded coconut over so the seam is at the bottom. Using firm doughnut in while they eat it.
pressure, roll it in your hand on the bench
chocolate ganache again. Putting pressure on the doughnut bakery notes
100g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa strengthens the dough so it will rise well. Place You need to use strong flour for this dough,
solids), roughly chopped the doughnuts on the lined trays, evenly with a high protein content, so it can hold
280g whipping cream (35% fat) spaced to allow for the eventual rise. Lightly the structure when frying. If lemon oil is not
15g glucose syrup cover with plastic wrap and leave to rise available, use a good extra-virgin olive oil.
200g raspberry jam for 2–3 hours, or until risen by half. Test the Make the dough the day before you fry
doughnut by gently pressing the surface. If the doughnuts if you can. This allows the
1 Mix the flour, sugar, salt and lemon zest this leaves a dent, they’re ready to fry, but if the yeasty flavour to develop, and achieves
in a medium-sized bowl and set aside. dough springs back it still needs more time. a strong dough that is easier to handle.
Combine the yeast, half the water, oil and 6 Heat the oil for deep frying to 180°C in a If you can’t get fresh yeast, you can
eggs in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted large, heavy-based saucepan or deep fryer. substitute with dried yeast, but just remember
with the dough hook. Add the flour mixture The temperature is important. If it’s too hot that fresh yeast is heavier than dried yeast.
and mix on medium speed for 10 minutes, the doughnuts will burn and be raw inside, One teaspoon of fresh yeast is equal to
adding more water as needed to make a but if it’s not hot enough the doughnuts will 1 teaspoon of dried yeast, but 10g of fresh
smooth dough. stew in the oil and become soggy and greasy. yeast is equivalent to 5g dried yeast.
2 Add the softened butter slowly while Fry the doughnuts a few at a time (being
continuing to mix. Mix for 5 minutes, until careful not to overcrowd the pan) for about
the butter is fully incorporated. The dough a minute on each side, until golden. Use a
should come away from the bowl and form slotted spoon to turn them and remove them
a ball that is smooth, shiny and slightly from the oil, onto a plate lined with paper
sticky. Use the windowpane test to check towel. Set them aside to cool.
the dough – take a small ball of dough and 7 To prepare the coconut, preheat the oven
gently stretch it between your hands. You to 160°C. Spread the coconut out over a tray
should be able to stretch it very thin without lined with baking paper. Bake for 3–4 minutes,
it breaking. If you find that it breaks easily, until lightly toasted, and set aside to cool.
continue mixing for a few more minutes 8 To make the chocolate ganache, place the
to work the gluten in the flour, then test it chocolate in a medium-sized metal bowl.
again. Leave the dough to rest in the bowl, Bring the cream and glucose syrup to a This is an edited extract from
covered with a damp tea-towel, for 1 hour. simmer in a heavy-based saucepan over The Tivoli Road Baker by
3 After an hour, knock back the dough and medium heat, stirring to combine. Pour the Michael James (with Pippa
James), published by Hardie
fold it by lifting one side up and over the cream over the chocolate and leave to stand
Grant Books. It costs $60 and
other. Do this five or six times to develop for a few minutes so the chocolate can melt, is now available in stores
strength in the dough. Transfer the dough then mix thoroughly, stirring well to ensure nationally. Photography by
to a lightly oiled container, then cover with there are no lumps of chocolate left. Bonnie Savage and Alan Benson.

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