Innehållsförteckning för October 2018 från Inside Out

Welcome to our kitchen & bathroom issue. Why do these two rooms inspire so much debate and deliberation? I think it’s the sheer number of decisions to be made in the design process – and to make it even trickier, they’re decisions you’ve got to live with for a while. But don’t worry, we’re here for you. In our special section, starting on page 101, you’ll find everything you need to get your project going. Style paralysis? Turn to page 116 for the complete looks we’ve put together. Budget woes? Try page 128 for expert tips. Love a bit of drama? Check out Shannon’s round-up of The Block kitchens on page 106. Cushion arranging is another area of decorative controversy. To karate chop, or not? To match, or mix? And,…

Get designers Rina Bernabei and Kelly Freeman of Bernabeifreeman in a studio with Designer Rugs’ creative whiz Christine McDonald, and the result can’t help but be special. ‘Ocean’ is one of four hand-tufted wool rugs in their new collaboration, and its arch shape and seaside-inspired tonal variety combine to put on one heck of a floor show. Encore, encore! ‘Ocean’ rug, $4500/200cm x 300cm, Designer Rugs, designerrugs.com.au.…

“Once I’ve decided on a complementary palette, I usually add a splash of clash, to create a slightly edgier feel” You were a set painter for many years. What led you to take the plunge and become a full-time creative artist? It all kind of fell into place for me! I was working really hard as a film-set painter for almost 10 years. That meant long hours, dirty work, it wasn’t always creative and I was getting increasingly frustrated with not having time to focus on my own work. Then, ta-dah! My partner, Corey and I found out I was pregnant with our first bubba, Betsy, so I left the film industry and threw myself into my painting for the last half of my pregnancy. I’ve juggled parenthood and my…

A ccording to Michael Bruno, real estate expert and founder of online furniture emporium 1stdibs, people with the means and inclination have a responsibility to find and restore old houses in order to ensure their survival. Interior designer Kate Manning’s purse may not be as full as Michael’s, but she may just be his match regarding passion and determination. And when she and husband David found a crumbling cottage on a hill in Dee Why – a classic Sydney knockdown with a view of the water – a unique opportunity presented itself. Kate, this seems to be one of the last original homes on the street. Did you contemplate pulling it down to build a big new house? Never! I knew I wanted to retain the history – and, besides,…

The road to renovation glory, as many homeowners will know, is rarely smooth. Yet for Kristen and Steven Paul, turning their ageing bungalow in Geelong, Victoria, into the family home of their dreams appeared to be hiccup-free. Then a completely unscheduled event put, let’s say, a dampener on proceedings. A one-in-50-year summer thunderstorm unleashed a massive deluge of rain that caused flash flooding in the region, including in the couple’s newly excavated wine and produce cellar. “Our stormwater pipes had not been connected to the mains, so when the storm hit, the rainwater went straight down and under, filling up the cellar,” says Kristen. “The cellar is more than two metres deep and the size of a big room, and the water was three-quarters of the way up. We found…

Creating a home from the ground up proved too tempting for Stefan Prins, an architect, and Diana van Staalduijnen, a senior brand manager. The couple had been looking for a place in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, but couldn’t find anything with enough space, a garden, good orientation and within a suitable neighbourhood. “After a while, it felt impossible,” says Stefan. “That was the moment we said, ‘If we can’t find it, let’s create it ourselves.’” What they managed to find was a disused sports field that was being developed as an experimental sustainable neighbourhood. There are 46 houses on what was once a hockey field, and they all use natural materials, mainly wood. “The location is unique,” says Stefan. “It is very green and surrounded by trees. And it’s…

THE TAP Franke ‘Active Plus TA7611MB’ pull-out tap, $825, Winning Appliances, winningappliances.com.au. THE BENCHTOP Nebula Alpha Series Silestone benchtop in Ariel, POA, Cosentino, cosentino.com/au. THE CABINETRY Laminex surface in Curly Birch, from $86.57/sqm, Laminex, laminex.com.au. THE PAINT ‘Wash&Wear’ low sheen interior paint in Hidden Depths, $91.55/4L,Dulux, dulux.com.au.…

+ “The cedar-lined ceiling really warms the house,” says Stuart. “We decided on this during the build when we realised how big the main room was.” + “Low-set windows on one side of the main room mean your eyes are drawn lower to the garden and not back to the driveway,” says Stuart. “You are drawn to always look out to the view, which is really clever.” + “No grout! A lot of our choices were about practicality – it comes back to cleaning,” says Deb. “We chose a concrete benchtop and splashback for the kitchen because I don’t like tiles.”…

living area Amelia plans to turn the existing dining room into a butler’s pantry. That’s going to be a generous room for the size of the house, and the couple plans to knock down the back wall and take over the porch area to compensate for the lost dining space. I can see a much better solution. If we build out to the side, across that vacant strip of land, we’ll create a huge living/dining room off the kitchen with bifold glass doors to either side. The proposed pool can move slightly forward on the block, allowing the new living area to look out to the garden on one side and the pool on the other. This will leave the formal sitting room for a second space as the kids…

Anitta and Daniel’s L-shaped layout is a practical choice for their small kitchen, with the centre of the room left open. Here are three ideas if you’re designing within a compact floor plan. + Position the cooktop so that other appliances, especially the sink and the refrigerator, can still be accessed while someone’s standing at the stove. + Plan for bench space on both sides of the sink. This makes it easier to stack dirty dishes and dry clean ones. + Integrate your appliances. It makes a big difference in a small space, as it limits the number of colours and finishes and looks less busy.…

1 have a spending plan Whatever the project, draw up a realistic budget and stick to it. “Make sure the budget is reflective of the problem at hand rather than how much you have to spend,” says designer Darren Genner of kitchen and bathroom company Minosa (minosadesign.com). “If the budget is tight, make sure you really understand your brief and the issues or desires that are most important to you. It’s easy to be swept up in the project once you’ve begun, so stay true to your real needs. Create a good brief and desired result at the start, and stay focused on this.” 2 shop around “The sharing community online is an amazing resource when looking for affordable appliances,” says interior designer and The Living Room presenter James Treble.…

Taking their lead from the globe’s brightest, boldest landscapes, Bonnie And Neil’s ‘Cuban Green’ vinyl outdoor rug and new Island collection of cushions are lushly detailed and coloured. Perfect for holiday dreaming, even if you’re on staycation. ‘Cuban Green’ rug, $1950/243cm x 304cm, ‘Field Floral’ cushions in Green (on chair, left), $165, and Sage Green (on floor), $195, and ‘Leopard’ cushion (on chair, right), $165, all Bonnie And Neil, bonnieandneil.com.au.…

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We have a new housemate, who is great, but as soon as she moved in, she started redecorating the shared living areas without discussing it with the rest of us. We’re all pretty chilled, but her stuff isn’t really to our taste – plus it’s kind of impractical, such as sequined cushions, fur throws and a sort of mirrored coffee table thing. Can we have a conversation at this stage in the game, or is it a bit late for that? She’s a nice person and we don’t want to offend her. Jeremy, Glebe, NSW Roommates were put on this earth to test us, Jeremy. If they’re not monopolising the bathroom during peak hours, eating your organic yog straight from the pot when you’re not home or keeping you awake…

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WORKS OF ART why it works: Rounded forms and bold silhouettes combine with bright colour and textural calacatta marble ‘Joy JY80’ armchair, $2162, Jardan, jardan.com.au. Tom Fereday ‘Mito’ floor lamp, $5826, Rakumba, rakumba.com.au. SWEET SCANDI why it works: Playful pink and neutral shades highlight the luxe texture of velvet and timber ‘Sister’ lounge armchair, $2970, Dowel Jones, doweljones.com. Muuto ‘Pull’ floor lamp, $715, Surrounding Australia, surrounding.com.au. VINTAGE STYLE why it works: Retro accents are brought up to date by angular, contemporary shapes ‘Saville Row’ armchair, from $2500, Koskela, koskela.com.au. Flos ‘KTribe F1’ floor lamp, $1200, Living Edge, livingedge.com.au.…

THE ORIGINAL ‘Serpente’ lamp by Elio Martinelli The form: A dome-shaped methacrylate shade with a flexible chromed or gold-plated tubular metal support that allows the lamp to sweep across a 360-degree horizontal plane. What makes it special: This lamp has a unique action that results in a complete change of shape – from a standard arced form, where the shade is more-or-less directly above the base, to a position where the shade is facing in the opposite direction with the arm making an ‘S’ shape in the air, like that of a striking cobra. Designed by Elio Martinelli for his brand Martinelli Luce in 1965, the ‘Serpente’ pushed the boundaries of what was possible in plastic moulding at the time – and presents as a very complex engineering feat even…

Who lives here: Kate Manning, an interior designer; her husband, David, a business consultant; and their sons, Emmet, 6, and Ignatius, 3. Style of home: A four-bedroom 1930s weatherboard cottage with a 1950s fibro addition at Dee Why on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Kate and David bought the property in 2012 and renovated the upper level just before Emmet was born. Their most recent renovation, covering both levels, took around six months. The total for both stages of the renos was around $500k.…

Who lives here: Kristen Paul, owner of Goose concept store in Geelong, Victoria (goosestore.com.au); her husband Steven, general manager of Oakdene wines; their daughters, Isabel, 15, Claudia, 12, and Sofia, 8; and Mosel, their German shorthaired pointer. Style of home: A 1920s Californian bungalow restored and extended into a single-level four-bedroom home, imbued with sunlight and soft sprinklings of colour. From early discussions with Paul Di Stefano of Paul Di Stefano Design to the completion of the works, the renovation took around three years. Kristen and Steven estimate that the reno budget was a little less than $500k.…

Who lives here: Stefan Prins, an architect; his partner Diana van Staalduijnen, a senior brand manager; their daughter Mia, 11 months; and two cats, Jeep and Loltje. Style of home: A prefabricated three-bedroom sustainable home in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Stefan and Diana purchased the block of land in early 2016. After eight months of designing their home, the build was completed four months later. For the land and house, the budget was around €500k. “In the end, we spent about 10 per cent more on the project,” says Stefan. “But we saved a lot on advisory costs because we managed it ourselves.”…

the story so far Earlier this year, Amelia Gledhill, her husband Nicholas and their children, Tigerlily, 12, and Wolfgang, 7, moved into this three-bedroom house on a 395-square-metre double block in the Sydney suburb of Marrickville. “We had been living in a run-down rental nearby for nearly 11 years,” says Amelia. “Then my mum passed away and we sold her house, which enabled us to buy this. So it’s bittersweet, but we love that it’s ours.” The couple doesn’t have a huge reno budget, but Amelia has big – and specific – plans. “We’re turning the dining room into a butler’s pantry, so the kitchen needs an extension to give us more space to eat,” she says. “We love the natural light and glimpses of the garden from the kitchen,…

Select your appliance combinations to suit your space, kitchen style and cooking preferences. 1. Compact stack A 600mm below-bench oven, cooktop and rangehood will provide plenty of functionality if space is tight. 2. Wide set For entertainers, a 900mm oven, cooktop and rangehood will allow for wide baking dishes and multiple pans. 3. Side by side Busy families and bakers will benefit from two ovens side by side. Add warming drawers for flexibility. 4. Companion sets Position a bank of matching cooking appliances together to cover every eventuality, from steam cooking to coffee making. 5. Distributed dishwashing Position two single DishDrawer™ Dishwashers either side of the sink for easy access and less bending. 6. Flexible refrigeration Complement your main fridge with an under-bench CoolDrawer™ Multi Temperature Drawer with five temperature…

luxe KITCHEN Keep it classic with cream appliances, rustic terracotta and a hint of brass mid-range KITCHEN Black, white and pink is an unbeatable combo for a sleek modern kitchen affordable KITCHEN Mix mint tones with copper and white touches for a fresh, coastal look luxe BATHROOM A dark and moody vanity is offset by bold green patterns in this combo mid-range BATHROOM Hollywood glam meets Palm Springs with white marble and pops of gold affordable BATHROOM Scandi meets Japan with clean lines, natural timbers and shades of grey…

Worktop materials need to be tough, relaxed with sharp knives and hot stuff, but also play a part in the aesthetics of your kitchen. Budget will likely figure in your decision-making, but as with most big-ticket items, buy the best quality you can afford. Here’s a run-down. the main contenders NATURAL STONE Of all the natural stones, granite and marble are the most sought after. Both come in an array of largely neutral hues from light to dark, with beautiful markings that give them unique interest. For wow factor, marble is hard to beat – however, its natural porosity means it needs careful maintenance and regular sealing. “Even when looked after well, you will get natural wear and tear,” says interior architect Sally Rhys-Jones (sallyrhysjones.com). Granite is more durable but…

WINNING PIN! The multicoloured fish-scale tiles in this inspiring bathroom by Petrina Turner Design make a stylish feature wall. Is terrazzo the new marble? Our followers on Twitter had to agree to disagree on this polarising material. reader spotlight We love the pinstripe bedding mixed with olive and pops of citrus yellow in this cosy bedroom by @debbieclark_ stylist. Share your pics using #sharemystyle and@insideoutmag. most double-tapped Bianca and Carla’s main bathroom on The Block uses stone and timber to create a jaw-dropping space. IN YOUR NEWS FEED What’s not to love about the beautifully designed laundry space in this Scandi-style home by Norsu Interiors? follow Inside Out Facebook facebook.com/InsideOutAu Instagram @insideoutmag Pinterest pinterest.com/insideoutpins Twitter twitter.com/insideoutmag YouTube youtube.com/insideoutaus…

Q What window coverings are possible when you have a bay window with a window seat, like I do in my living area? Harvey, via email “Bay windows can be tricky, especially when window seats are involved,” says window furnishings specialist Morgan Ferry of Simple Studio (simplestudio.com.au). “Curtains are ruled out when they can’t drop all the way to the floor, so we will often specify Roman blinds – they are ideal because they retract upwards, away from the seat cushions, and can be installed above the architrave so they don’t block any of the natural light. Roman blinds can be made in almost any fabric, from lightweight linen sheers through to heavy blockouts, and it’s not uncommon for us to couple Roman blinds and curtains in the same room,…

1 Soft leather and natural timber create a neutral base for sweet dreams. ‘Cuba’ bed, $2541/single, Beeline Design, beelinefurniture design.com.au. 2 A wool rug in warm tones makes for a cosy landing underfoot. ‘Colca’ rug, $599/152cm x 244cm, West Elm, westelm.com.au. 3 Doubling as both display surface and seating, this bench is the perfect spot for lacing up hiking boots. Ethnicraft ‘Walnut Spindle’ bench, $1035, The Banyan Tree, thebanyantree.com.au. THE STORAGE Ideal for stashing away homework and clutter, this locker has a lived-in, retro look. HK Living ‘Vintage’ cabinet, $999, House of Orange, houseoforange.com.au. “This nature-inspired space can work for boys and girls – just switch up the doona cover, if you like!”JONO FLEMING, STYLE EDITOR AND THE REST… On walls, from left: Cavallini ‘Butterflies’ poster, $7.95, Evans & Hall, evansandhall.com.au. Bunting, $4/3m,…

natural world Greenery and pale timber are at the heart of this master suite, where Scandi style holds sway Eco credentials abound in the Rotterdam home of architect Stefan and his partner Diana, who found a leafy plot just a short distance from the city and designed their sustainability-driven, light-filled prefab abode from scratch. The challenge to give the understated scheme warmth and texture was met in style by Dutch interior design firm Avenue Design Studio. Turn to page 70 to see how they did it.…

2013 Kristen and Steven begin design discussions, as research and planning for the reno starts. Over the next 18 months, the plans are tweaked and finalised. 2015 June The original kitchen and bathroom are gutted. July-October The cellar is excavated and a concrete slab poured. The extension’s framing and roof are done. 2016 January Wild weather causes flash flooding. February-March Walls are plastered and painted, bathrooms tiled, cabinetry installed and floors polished. April-May The external works are completed. June The family move back into their home, artwork is hung and the furnishings and styling are wrapped up.…

Olivier Granet may be only 28 years old, but he has already edited a magazine, managed a luxury clothes boutique and learnt the art of floristry, among other things. Now, Olivier is the artistic director of Gaztelur, a renowned manor located in the Basque country of south-west France. The manor features a Michelin-starred restaurant, florist, expansive gardens and an array of curiosities and antiques, meaning Olivier is in the business of beautiful things – and his own apartment is no exception. Hidden away in the busy tourist town of Biarritz,, just above the border with Spain, this jungle-inspired space combines rich emerald-green tones with crisp white and natural timber. “I love this part of town,” says Olivier. “Everything I need is here, and the centre of town is nearby, but…

Who lives here: Deb Higgins, a part-time primary school learning support officer; her husband Stuart, who works in the apparel industry; their children, Liam, 19, Claudia, 18, Isobel, 15, and Lulu, 13; and a menagerie of pets including a Bernese mountain dog called Bear, Harvey the cat and three horses. Style of home: A single-level, contemporary five-bedroom home near Geelong, Victoria, that was built to respond to its environment and cater to the needs of a large family. Approximately a year of planning and design and almost a year to build.…

Amelia, Nicholas and the kids must be so excited to be in this lovely home. It’s as if they’ve been living in the shed out the back of the candy shop for many years and they finally get to move in! It’s been an emotional journey for them over the past year and, not surprisingly, Amelia has some pretty firm plans about what she wants. The house is set on a block-and-a-half’s width, with extra land to the side. This is serious acreage for Marrickville and allows room for a pool, which is top of Amelia’s wishlist. But I have two clients here – the owners and the house – and sometimes I listen to the house.…

A carefully designed and well-built kitchen is the pulse of any home. It’s the control centre of the entire living space and, apart from the entrance, the most-used zone of them all. It goes without saying that kitchens sell properties, and this will definitely be tested on this year’s edition of The Block. The kitchens just keep on getting bigger and better with each passing season, and considering the last two winners of Kitchen Week went on to win at auction, it’s clearly important to get this room just right. I’ve picked my stand-outs this year, plus a couple of honourable mentions. KITCHEN my pick Sydneysiders Hayden and Sara have thrown it all at the kitchen… including the sink. They changed the plans and held their breath as it came…

“I love seeing the grain in the elm wood, and it gives life to the kitchen. You can see that the fronts are cut out of one large piece of wood, so the grain continues from one drawer to the next”ANITTA BEHRENDT, HOMEOWNER Who lives here: Anitta Behrendt (pictured), a photographer; her partner Daniel Lohmann Hansen, a trader; and their children, Ingeborg, 14, Virgil, 9, and Nola, 2. The project: A top-to-toe makeover of the cookie-cutter kitchen in a new project home in Amager, Denmark. Nothing was fundamentally wrong with the kitchen in Anitta and Daniel’s new terrace near Copenhagen, but the white-on-white aesthetic wasn’t to their liking. “The kitchen was good quality but wasn’t our dream space,” says Anitta. “The impression was too sterile.” The couple kept the layout…

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TUNA STEAK SERVES 4 1kg russet, King Edward or sebago potatoes, washed and cut into 1cm-thick chips 625ml light-tasting extra virgin olive oil 4 x 200g tuna loin steaks Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper Eggplant & Walnut Sauce (see recipe, page 148), to serve Lemon wedges, to serve 1. Preheat the oven to 160°C fan-forced. 2. Pat the potato chips dry with paper towel. 3. Heat all but 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. To test if the oil is ready, dip the end of a chip in and wait for it to sizzle. Fry the chips in two batches for 5›6 minutes each, allowing the oil to come back up to temperature before adding the next batch. Remove with a slotted…

CARPET COURT A second generation Hybrid flooring, Pryzm is entirely water, scratch, dent and stain resistant. The easy-to-install timber-look flooring redefines ‘wear and tear’, without compromising on look and feel. Visit carpetcourt.com.au CHOICES FLOORING Available with the latest in colour, design and texture, Choices Flooring’s exclusive range of window furnishings, the MOOD Collection, is the perfect addition to your interior. Find out more at choices›looring.com.au FISHER & PAYKEL Fisher & Paykel’s Integrated Column Refrigerators and Freezers introduce a new level of design flexibility. Mix and match products to suit your lifestyle and perfectly integrate them behind cabinetry. Head to ›isherpaykel.com ARTUSI Italian appliance brand Artusi has launched 1960s and ‘70s retro refrigerators in three iconic colours: black, white and red. The playful design comes with modern features such as a…