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There is undoubtedly a decorating and colour revival in full swing. And in this issue, we feature some true masters in the art of beautification and betterfication! All lovers of interior design are slaves to betterfication – unable to walk into a ro

I LIKE THAT SYDNEY ARCHITECTS David Welsh and Chris Major of Welsh + Major describe themselves as ‘modernish architects’ and when asked to unpick this notion they say, “It’s about a sense of discipline drawn from a broadly modernist tradition, but th

CAREFULLY PLACED TO INTEGRATE WITH ITS NATURAL BEACHSIDE SITE, THE MONA VALE BEACH AMENITIES AND LIFEGUARD FACILITY (ABOVE) IS A SIMPLE, ROBUST GESTURE IN CONCRETE AND ROUGH-HEWN SANDSTONE BLOCK. BY ARCHITECTS WARREN AND MAHONEY, IT WAS A DESERVING W

Artists and art lovers are set to descend on Carriageworks for Sydney Contemporary’s largest program to date. Exhibitions from almost 100 Australian and international galleries will feature work by more than 500 emerging and established artists – inc

FINDING BEAUTY in the simple objects that furnish everyday life is the impetus for Grace Butterfield’s process and the pleasure of viewing her work. In her still-life oil paintings, handmade, timeworn tableware is arranged with a stylish insouciance

Presented during Milan Design Week in April, ‘At the edge of the woods’ is the enchanting installation featuring sculptural pieces by Christophe Delcourt in earthy textured materials which contrast with the brand’s impeccable tailoring and craftsmans

These square-framed sunglasses from Céline might be great for protecting your eyes from the sun’s harsh rays, but they also have the added bonus of projecting just the right amount of cool aloofness for the wearer. They’re available in tortoise and t

TENNIS HAS BECOME luxury’s newest frontier. There are plenty of sports where fashion and luxury have become intertwined – Formula One and basketball come to mind – but until very recently tennis was almost the antithesis of fashion and style. It’s a

It would be hard to picture a neglected inner-city Victorianera corner store with a ramshackle collection of ad-hoc additions at the back as something that would have the makings of an award-winning future home. Even architect Adam Haddow couldn’t se

Brought to you by The owners of this Melbourne terrace had different design perspectives, with one leaning towards modernist influences and the other to a classic English look. Interior designer Tali Roth embraced both, incorporating farmhouse-style

Following on from her first book that detailed her own home this monograph now profiles celebrated designer Rose Uniacke’s work for others, including a London house and a seaside retreat. Her style is understated, refined and timeless, with each of t

[ San Francisco] INFUSED WITH A CALIFORNIAN openness, the Bay Blue house comes together as a layering of curated elements, according to Justine Hugh-Jones and Katrina Mackintosh of Hugh-Jones Mackintosh who combined natural tones with a limited palet

[ Melbourne] THE OWNERS OF this residence in inner-city Melbourne were after a kitchen that would cater for their young family of six as well as future generations to come. “The home had to be warm and inviting, maintaining a balance between raw, ind

[ Sydney] THEY SAY THE TOUGHEST client to work for is yourself, but interior designer Isabelle Harris certainly rose to the challenge for the redesign of her kitchen in Sydney’s CBD. “As well as maximising flow, I wanted to honour the home’s Arts and

[ Melbourne] WITH DREAMS OF A SOPHISTICATED interior in the sky, the owners of this sleek Southbank apartment called on Amelia Barry Interiors to revamp their kitchen with a fit-out from Poliform Australia. “Our client wanted a place where they could

[ Sydney] ‘FUNCTIONAL BUT REFINED’ was the key ask in the brief that guided the design of this kitchen in Sydney’s east. Wanting the space to act as a serene backdrop for a busy family, “the open kitchen, dining and living quarters invite the home’s

[ Melbourne] THIS BESPOKE BATHROOM in Melbourne’s inner city needed to have it all, from a laundry and linen press to a bath, shower, toilet and vanity. But the owners’ request to maintain the architectural frameworks of the original house proved to

[ Sydney] IN THIS 1800S Paddington terrace, the renovated bathroom is contemporary but works back into the period house through texture and colour. Architect and interior designer at Se Déa, Samantha Birtles, drew cues from the home’s interior palett

[ Sydney] BLENDING CLASSIC FINISHES with the rest of the Spanish missionstyle home, Lucy Montgomery Interiors created an elegant, relaxed bathroom space. “The existing master ensuite had an 80s vibe and was wrapped in glossy marble tiles, clean line

[ Sydney] THE LONG-AWAITED renovation of a Federation home in Sydney’s North Shore saw convivial warmth and easy interaction given top priority. For this colourful powder room, the product of a close collaboration between Sarah-Jane Pyke and Juliette

In the entry to the San Francisco home with interiors designed by Hugh-Jones Mackintosh, a vintage console by Angelo Mangiarotti sourced by the Sydney-based studio is set under a Giopato & Coombes ‘Cirque Chandelier Weave’ pendant light. ‘Terra Vase

We all became accustomed to doing unlikely activities on Zoom during the pandemic but delivering a full renovation and furnishings via the video meeting app to a house on the other side of the world probably seemed a little implausible. However for J

With its warm colour palette and welcoming open fireplace at its heart, this home on Sydney’s lower north shore lives up to its appellation, Hearth house. Reimagined by designers Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke of Arent&Pyke and architect Luigi Ro

To live in a house that transports you to another place in the world is definitely an ambition of some homeowners – a flight of fantasy, an escape from the everyday or perhaps just a yearning to be in a different location. Joe and Mariette Khouri, ow

While interior designer Greg Natale applied his masterly brushstrokes to this grand Georgian Revival home in Melbourne’s southeast a decade ago, the owners invited him back in 2019 to dab more lavish layers onto its vast canvas. And this was not gild

Expect the unexpected with this home in Melbourne’s southeast. With a four-square, rendered-brick facade that gives no clue to what lies beyond, stepping into the hallway becomes a revelation. Arches beckon you towards a brand-new extension with orga

Peripatetic interior designer Jase Sullivan puts his frequent travels to good use, finding inspiration everywhere he goes. When he was approached to redesign this Byron Bay house his thoughts immediately turned to his recent holiday in Porto Rafael i

Period houses can be like a loose thread on a jumper – when you pull on it, the whole thing can start to unravel,” explains designer Chelsea Hing, whose eponymous design studio is based in Melbourne. It’s a common scenario in heritage homes, especial

Consider the staircase, which can be a purely utilitarian way to access different levels or can make a dramatic and glamorous statement, catching the eye and setting the scene for what lies beyond. In the case of this newly designed and built home in

The potential of this heritage-listed Queen Anne-style mansion in a prominent position in Sydney’s eastern suburbs was undeniable yet, surprisingly, so many prospective buyers had overlooked it. Fortunately there was one family keen to take on the ch

“It was already really good, we just made it cooler,” explains interior designer Tali Roth, who infused this period home in Melbourne with the dash of extra edge it craved. Her clients, a couple in their 30s, have a self-confessed love of heritage ar

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR WORKSPACE? My studio, store and showroom is a versatile space that serves multiple purposes, including being a retail store for home decor, lighting and furniture, a contemporary art gallery, a place to host meetings with

There is undoubtedly a decorating and colour revival in full swing. And in this issue, we feature some true masters in the art of beautification and betterfication! All lovers of interior design are slaves to betterfication – unable to walk into a ro

VALUED AT $96 136 116 AND QUOTE M2310BEL Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of free gift. Bonus gift is sent to purchaser of the subscription. Automatic renewal: After the first 8 issues, the subscription will automatically renew and be billed as $7

I LIKE THAT SYDNEY ARCHITECTS David Welsh and Chris Major of Welsh + Major describe themselves as ‘modernish architects’ and when asked to unpick this notion they say, “It’s about a sense of discipline drawn from a broadly modernist tradition, but th

CAREFULLY PLACED TO INTEGRATE WITH ITS NATURAL BEACHSIDE SITE, THE MONA VALE BEACH AMENITIES AND LIFEGUARD FACILITY (ABOVE) IS A SIMPLE, ROBUST GESTURE IN CONCRETE AND ROUGH-HEWN SANDSTONE BLOCK. BY ARCHITECTS WARREN AND MAHONEY, IT WAS A DESERVING W

Artists and art lovers are set to descend on Carriageworks for Sydney Contemporary’s largest program to date. Exhibitions from almost 100 Australian and international galleries will feature work by more than 500 emerging and established artists – inc

FINDING BEAUTY in the simple objects that furnish everyday life is the impetus for Grace Butterfield’s process and the pleasure of viewing her work. In her still-life oil paintings, handmade, timeworn tableware is arranged with a stylish insouciance

TENNIS HAS BECOME luxury’s newest frontier. There are plenty of sports where fashion and luxury have become intertwined – Formula One and basketball come to mind – but until very recently tennis was almost the antithesis of fashion and style. It’s a

Presented during Milan Design Week in April, ‘At the edge of the woods’ is the enchanting installation featuring sculptural pieces by Christophe Delcourt in earthy textured materials which contrast with the brand’s impeccable tailoring and craftsmans

These square-framed sunglasses from Céline might be great for protecting your eyes from the sun’s harsh rays, but they also have the added bonus of projecting just the right amount of cool aloofness for the wearer. They’re available in tortoise and t

It would be hard to picture a neglected inner-city Victorianera corner store with a ramshackle collection of ad-hoc additions at the back as something that would have the makings of an award-winning future home. Even architect Adam Haddow couldn’t se

Following on from her first book that detailed her own home this monograph now profiles celebrated designer Rose Uniacke’s work for others, including a London house and a seaside retreat. Her style is understated, refined and timeless, with each of t

[ San Francisco] INFUSED WITH A CALIFORNIAN openness, the Bay Blue house comes together as a layering of curated elements, according to Justine Hugh-Jones and Katrina Mackintosh of Hugh-Jones Mackintosh who combined natural tones with a limited palet

[ Sydney] THEY SAY THE TOUGHEST client to work for is yourself, but interior designer Isabelle Harris certainly rose to the challenge for the redesign of her kitchen in Sydney’s CBD. “As well as maximising flow, I wanted to honour the home’s Arts and

Brought to you by The owners of this Melbourne terrace had different design perspectives, with one leaning towards modernist influences and the other to a classic English look. Interior designer Tali Roth embraced both, incorporating farmhouse-style

[ Melbourne] THE OWNERS OF this residence in inner-city Melbourne were after a kitchen that would cater for their young family of six as well as future generations to come. “The home had to be warm and inviting, maintaining a balance between raw, ind

[ Sydney] ‘FUNCTIONAL BUT REFINED’ was the key ask in the brief that guided the design of this kitchen in Sydney’s east. Wanting the space to act as a serene backdrop for a busy family, “the open kitchen, dining and living quarters invite the home’s

[ Melbourne] WITH DREAMS OF A SOPHISTICATED interior in the sky, the owners of this sleek Southbank apartment called on Amelia Barry Interiors to revamp their kitchen with a fit-out from Poliform Australia. “Our client wanted a place where they could

[ Melbourne] THIS BESPOKE BATHROOM in Melbourne’s inner city needed to have it all, from a laundry and linen press to a bath, shower, toilet and vanity. But the owners’ request to maintain the architectural frameworks of the original house proved to

[ Sydney] IN THIS 1800S Paddington terrace, the renovated bathroom is contemporary but works back into the period house through texture and colour. Architect and interior designer at Se Déa, Samantha Birtles, drew cues from the home’s interior palett

[ Sydney] BLENDING CLASSIC FINISHES with the rest of the Spanish missionstyle home, Lucy Montgomery Interiors created an elegant, relaxed bathroom space. “The existing master ensuite had an 80s vibe and was wrapped in glossy marble tiles, clean line

[ Sydney] THE LONG-AWAITED renovation of a Federation home in Sydney’s North Shore saw convivial warmth and easy interaction given top priority. For this colourful powder room, the product of a close collaboration between Sarah-Jane Pyke and Juliette

In the entry to the San Francisco home with interiors designed by Hugh-Jones Mackintosh, a vintage console by Angelo Mangiarotti sourced by the Sydney-based studio is set under a Giopato & Coombes ‘Cirque Chandelier Weave’ pendant light. ‘Terra Vase

With its warm colour palette and welcoming open fireplace at its heart, this home on Sydney’s lower north shore lives up to its appellation, Hearth house. Reimagined by designers Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke of Arent&Pyke and architect Luigi Ro

We all became accustomed to doing unlikely activities on Zoom during the pandemic but delivering a full renovation and furnishings via the video meeting app to a house on the other side of the world probably seemed a little implausible. However for J

To live in a house that transports you to another place in the world is definitely an ambition of some homeowners – a flight of fantasy, an escape from the everyday or perhaps just a yearning to be in a different location. Joe and Mariette Khouri, ow

While interior designer Greg Natale applied his masterly brushstrokes to this grand Georgian Revival home in Melbourne’s southeast a decade ago, the owners invited him back in 2019 to dab more lavish layers onto its vast canvas. And this was not gild

Peripatetic interior designer Jase Sullivan puts his frequent travels to good use, finding inspiration everywhere he goes. When he was approached to redesign this Byron Bay house his thoughts immediately turned to his recent holiday in Porto Rafael i

Expect the unexpected with this home in Melbourne’s southeast. With a four-square, rendered-brick facade that gives no clue to what lies beyond, stepping into the hallway becomes a revelation. Arches beckon you towards a brand-new extension with orga

Period houses can be like a loose thread on a jumper – when you pull on it, the whole thing can start to unravel,” explains designer Chelsea Hing, whose eponymous design studio is based in Melbourne. It’s a common scenario in heritage homes, especial

Consider the staircase, which can be a purely utilitarian way to access different levels or can make a dramatic and glamorous statement, catching the eye and setting the scene for what lies beyond. In the case of this newly designed and built home in

The potential of this heritage-listed Queen Anne-style mansion in a prominent position in Sydney’s eastern suburbs was undeniable yet, surprisingly, so many prospective buyers had overlooked it. Fortunately there was one family keen to take on the ch

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR WORKSPACE? My studio, store and showroom is a versatile space that serves multiple purposes, including being a retail store for home decor, lighting and furniture, a contemporary art gallery, a place to host meetings with

“It was already really good, we just made it cooler,” explains interior designer Tali Roth, who infused this period home in Melbourne with the dash of extra edge it craved. Her clients, a couple in their 30s, have a self-confessed love of heritage ar