Australian House & Garden April 2025

during this fun, busy year. I have had the pleasure of a few trips to Melbourne, a visit to Brisbane and to Perth. We’ve been collaborating with brands and designers, and it’s been illuminating to talk to our readers countrywide and enjoy the shopping, dining and design precincts throughout. We went to the Australian Open with Ralph Lauren; hosted talks for Steve Cordony’s gorgeous book Moments At Home at Fanuli in Sydney and Melbourne, and presented a Q&A with Steve at a Supper Club in Perth with The Montauk Lighting Co. At Winnings Taren Point we hosted a lively panel discussion with kitchen experts including designers Emma Buchan, Anna-Carin McNamara and Brett Mickan, Little Black Book aficionados Melissa Penfold and Isabella Walker-Smith, and, coming from a delicious entertaining perspective, our…

EDITORIAL Editor in chief Tanya Buchanan Creative director Antonietta Panuccio Deputy editor Peter Griffiths Senior copy editors Bethan Lacoba, Debbie Duncan Editorial assistant Rhiannon Lidbury ART & STYLE Art directors Andrea Healy, Marissa Foye Stylist Sophie Wilson CONTRIBUTORS Françoise Baudet, Tom Blachford, Madeleine Blanchfield, Amanda Cordony, Steve Cordony, Michelle Cox, Nicole England, Martina Gemmola, Matt Gibson, Stephanie Hope, Timothy Kaye, Kitty Lee, Olga Lewis, Swee Lim, Jack Lovel, Shannon McGrath, Tim O’Connor, Judy Pascoe, Chris Pearson, Melissa Penfold, Carli Philips, Prue Ruscoe, Kristina Šoljo, Derek Swalwell, Isabella Walker-Smith, Simon Whitbread, Jen Wilding, Lesley Workman, Sarah Wormwell. PRODUCTION Production planner Carla Olivieri Advertising controller Dominic Roy ADVERTISING Commercial brand manager Rhyl Heavener Brand executive Mikaela Lezcano Advertising production manager Kate Orsborn NSW head of sales Blake Wright Vic, SA & WA…

When designing a new home or renovating, many choices require careful deliberation, but there are two key elements that particularly set the tone for the home: flooring and window treatments. “Both flooring and window treatments have the power to transform a space, influencing its mood, style and functionality,” says Nicole Canty, product manager at Choices Flooring. In fact, with so many versatile options, homeowners can have fun with their selections, making bold choices to suit their personalities and lifestyles. BEST-LAID PLANS Starting with flooring, Nicole recommends choosing something to complement the overall style of your home. The Plantino engineered oak ranges from Choices Flooring are popular with interior designers for their palette and natural grains. The Platino ‘Natures Trail’ Blackbutt floorboards in Bleached would perfectly complement coastal interiors, while the…

POISED POOLSIDE Bec Judd at her hillside retreat. Landscaping design by Nathan Burkett Landscape Architecture, with construction by Field. Ferm Living chair, Trit House. Towel, Hommey. Pool mosaic tiles, Klay. Theralux ‘Quantum Purity’ pool filtration and ‘Pool+ Manager’ automation system, all Reece. Pavers, Signorino. “The oak gives it that earthy, rustic feel while still looking sleek and modern.” KITCHEN Joinery in Elton Group Eveneer Romano timber veneer, The Melbourne Joiner. Benchtop and splashback in Patagonia quartzite, Signorino. Sussex ‘Scala’ sink mixer and Memo ‘Zenna’ sink, both Reece. Door, Steel Window Design. Bar stools, art and vase, all Trit House. Sanremo coffee machine, Coffee Machine Emporium. European oak flooring in Smokey Grey, Woodcut. LIVING Artwork by Sara Winfield. Curtains, Lynch’s Window Fashions. Sideboard, lamp, vase, chair, coffee and side tables, all…

Brickworks offers an extensive range of more than 850 bricks across several brands, each offering its own unique aesthetic and craftsmanship. The three frontrunners in this year’s awards hail from three different brands within the Brickworks portfolio, signifying the breadth of the designs on offer and the clever versatility of this humble building material. And the winner is… THE PANEL MADELEINE BLANCHFIELD Madeleine Blanchfield Architects KITTY LEE Kitty Lee Architecture MATT GIBSON Matt Gibson Architecture + Design TANYA BUCHANAN Editor-in-chief, Australian House & Garden WINNER NUBRIK ARTISAN WOLF With its soft tone inspired by the Victorian alpine landscape, the Artisan Wolf offers enduring appeal. Matt Gibson described it as a brick designers will return to time and again for its ability to ground a project with texture and warmth. Kitty…

TOP FIVE plates SET THE SCENE Chandelier, The Montauk Lighting Co. Styling pieces, Myer, Isabel, Alfresco Emporium and French Knot. Studio Bartoli for Kristalia ‘1085’ dining chairs, Fanuli. Flooring in Classic Seagrass Squares, Natural Floorcovering Centres. STATEMENT PIECE Create a stunning focal point above your table. ‘Etna’ rattan pendant, $2748/XL, Dunlin. ADD A TOUCH OF LUXURY by using a tactile marble vessel as a FRUIT BOWL centrepiece. ‘Atlas’ bowl in Verde, $495/22cm, Corey Ashford. CREATE A BASE Anchor your space with a beautiful table that provides equal doses of visual interest and functionality, such as this ‘Magog’ dining table, $2049, Freedom. METALLIC MOMENT Style an elegant vase vignette with chrome vessels in different heights. ‘Lituus’ vases, from $215 each, Georg Jensen. BOLD HUES Add bright pops of colour via utilitarian…