Innehållsförteckning för January 2020 från Inside Out

Finally! The best four weeks of the year are here. It’s January. If you’re reading Inside Out stretched out on some beach or sun lounger, in-between dips and languidly working your way through the magazine, planning big changes or small purchases for your place this year, we want you to know that our team made this issue especially for you. Intrepid interiors reporter Sarah Pickette spent the month deep in background research for our Trends 2020 story on page 40, unearthing what our most-admired designers are planning across their projects this year. We are not interested in fake news; we want to know what is really going on globally. Regardless of whether you decide to take or leave the big trends of 2020, you can pick your way through our…

funky fun If your home has a Scandi vibe, take it into the nursery with light timbers and retro-inspired accessories READING CORNER ALL THEY NEED IS SOMEWHERE TO SIT AND BOOKS TO CHOOSE FROM fir baby Get into the forest look with woody furniture and mossy green accessories that are guaranteed to bring your little one closer to nature WEAR TO GO A PINT-SIZED CLOTHES RACK MEANS GREATER ACCESS TO THEIR WARDROBE tween dream Busy teenagers love coming home to a bright, bold space that expresses their interest in sport and other passions HOT DESK SET UP A PLACE TO SIT AND DO HOMEWORK OR TINKER WITH CRAFT PROJECTS…

Who lives here Interior designer Leah Henricks and her husband; with their children, Grace, 7, and Harvey, 5; and pet dog Maggie, a Groodle who is 18 months old. Style of home The Henricks bought the 493-square-metre property and four-bedroom home newly refurbished. Prior to the renovation, it was a single-level, two-bedroom brick house built in the 1950s. The family bought in June 2017 and moved in shortly afterwards. Most of the furniture and artworks are new. Leah and her husband spent about $80,000 on decorating and furniture.…

WORDS CARLI PHILIPS/TRACY LYNN Less than an hour from Cape Town, Misty Cliffs is a conservation area that only a lucky few have the privilege of inhabiting. South African couple Justin Rhodes and Cameron Munro had been visiting the hamlet for years and always dreamed of buying in the area when they discovered this 1970s bungalow. It seemed like the perfect getaway from their busy lives in the city, where they own a raft of trendy venues and an art gallery. The house needed work, but no major structural changes. One of the first things Justin and Cameron did was paint the whole house (including some of the ceilings and cabinetry) a brave shade of green. This was at the suggestion of their close friend, acclaimed South African furniture designer Gregor…

+ Island bench “I love the Armani Grey marble on the bench, which is 5.5m long. It’s perfect for the most social part of the house!” says Sarah. + Sloping roof “The living spaces look huge, but are actually quite modest. But the skillion roof creates a dynamic space that feels like it’s lifting up because it extends to those high-level windows.” + Bricks “I like how the existing brick ties in with the home. People who haven’t visited the house for years think they’re part of the new build and just love them.” + Multiple spaces to sit “There are spots for different times of the day, from the banquette for newspaper reading to outside ledges where we can sit with a beer in the evening.”…

Designed as a “New York loft with an Australian coastal twist”, the guest house extension added by Hannah in 2018 adds balance and contrast to the property. For the weatherboard exterior of the guest house, the savvy renovator flipped the colour palette of the main house — white with black trim — painting the lion’s share of its little sister in Dulux Black with accents in Dulux Casper White Quarter. The result is two separate living quarters that feel stylistically united yet individual.…

It’s that time of year again – and there’s always that real scorcher of a day at the beginning of summer – when you remember how unbearably hot your home can get and why you made plans to install air-conditioning last year. However, keeping your home cool throughout the warmer months can be costly. It’s been estimated that Australians spend $4.6 billion to stay chilled over summer, so it’s important to take your time choosing the correct system – and make sure it’s efficient. And while air-conditioning might seem ideal, it can be expensive to buy and not all systems are created equal. Other cooling options, like ceiling fans, can be much more affordable. Our comprehensive guide will help you find your best option. awnings, blinds and shutters Cleverly chosen…

colour crush Give your walls, chairs and even your bathtub a colour update with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. Add a few coats of Chalk Paint Lacquer for a water-resistant protective finish. The pretty shade on this tub is Scandinavian Pink, $54.95 per 1L; anniesloan.com ELEGANT TOUCH With its tactile matt rubber finish, the curvy Mette Ditmer ‘Lotus’ ceramic soap dispenser will look right at home on your vanity. Available in eight beautiful tones, you’re bound to find one that suits your bathing space. $95; oliverthom.com.au COME CLEAN A handy and slick addition in the shower or near the vanity, the Tooletries silicone soap holder, $24.99, makes washing up that little bit easier; yellowoctopus.com.au NEW MODERN Simple and sophisticated, Rogerseller’s latest addition to its Arq ii collection of tapware is…

spanish style Party space with a shady disposition Four years ago the owners of this Sydney home asked landscape designer Peter Fudge to come up with a garden and outdoor entertaining area to match their grand 1920s home. Top of the wishlist was shelter from the sun as their previous garden only had a fully exposed patio with a portable barbecue. The result is this hacienda-style pergola (installed by Fifth Season Landscapes), which is perfect for gatherings or just hanging out.…

Sydney’s Cho Cho San is a restaurant inspired by Tokyo drinking culture, so you can be absolutely certain it has all the ingredients for a great night out. Located in Potts Point (on a ridge above the bright lights of the CBD), it specialises in a food concept called izakaya, which has many different interpretations but loosely translates to ‘a bar serving shared plates with saké’. In Japan, an izakaya is a place for after-work drinking, but in Sydney that can also mean a cold beer or cocktail. The owners of Cho Cho San are Sam Christie and his business partner Jonathan Barthelmess, and both have form in developing hit restaurants. Their current portfolio also includes The Apollo in Sydney and Greca in Brisbane, which are both Greek. Knowing what…

Travelling there QantasLink flies direct from Sydney most days. Getting around The hotels offer transport to most key areas. If you want to hire a car, book in advance. Where to eat Arajilla restaurant’s modern three-course menu changes daily; the locally caught fish is a must-try. Some hotels will organise a picnic for you to enjoy at the beach or park??? during the day. Other activities Tennis, fishing, surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, scuba diving and nature-based guided tours (including one on a glass-bottom boat).…

A painting by British artist Faye Toogood inspired this handmade rug so it’s only fitting the larger, softer sister has her own wall show. Part of the six-piece Doodles Collection from cc-tapis, which is described as “painterly, abstract and free-thinking”, Seated Nude is captured here with a Driade chair affectionately known as Roly Poly, also by the multi-disciplinary design star. Faye, we salute you. Seated Nude, $14,580, from Poliform; poliformaustralia.com.au…

How did you get into floristry? It was somewhat by accident. I grew up in a house of flowers and was a customer at Poho in my late teens and early twenties. I really got into it about six years ago, and I’ve owned Poho now for about five years. Poho has a signature aesthetic — how would you describe it? There’s definitely a classic, heritage feel to the brand. We’ve been in the same beautiful Art Deco building for 12 years, and in the past few years we’ve really elevated the look. The signature is evolving and it has a more contemporary feel now. Which flowers are having a moment? More traditional flowers that have been around for a long time, like chrysanthemums and orchids, are coming back into…

A bunch of spiral eucalyptus leaves spilling out of a vase and picking up on the grey-green in the Carly Williams artwork behind was a simple but inspired choice by Kerrie-Ann Jones, who styled this Sydney home. Aside from being a natural match for the Luxa oak table from Totem Road, the leaves have a fresh, pest-repelling scent that’s perfect for summer.…

Georgia and Andrew Mackie were already living in Geelong in 2013 when they saw a tiny yellow-brick house for sale around the corner. While they were drawn to the block, the house was too small for them and their two children, so they bought the property and leased it until they’d decided what to do. “We thought about developing it, but couldn’t decide how to make it work for us,” says Georgia. In 2016 they learnt they were expecting their third child and felt it was time to take the plunge. “That was when we demolished the house,” she says. Architect Steve Tillinger was briefed on a modern, two-storey home and they liked the plans he drew up. But when the couple learnt that planning permission was going to be…

Anyone who’s ever renovated will tell you it can be quite a journey. You can plan the trip as much as you like, but there’s no telling exactly where you might end up. The route Hannah Williams took saw her buy a modest, rundown house on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast with the aim of doing it up and living there with her dog, and perhaps a housemate. “It was very dated, with salmon-coloured tiles and diamond-grille security screens,” says Hannah. “But its potential was immediately obvious – it’s a 10-minute walk from the beach.” all hands on deck Aged just 24 when she settled on the property, Hannah’s goal was to update the house with a tight budget of $40,000, so she rolled up her sleeves, hiring power tools, jackhammering tiles…

before It was the views that seduced Karly and David to build their new home just south of Newcastle. Happily ensconced in a house nearby, Karly says she had no intention of moving again until David spied a prime block of land in Merewether Heights. “He was like, ‘I just want you to come and have a look,’” she says. “I said, ‘I’m not moving.’ Then he goes, ‘Just come and look.’ I looked and I went, ‘Oh bugger. It’s good.’ The block had a beautiful view and it was just very difficult to say no. My husband can be a persuasive man.” The couple decided to build a new three-storey home. Although experienced ‘builders’ (this is their fourth house), they decided to employ an interior designer this time around:…

Jan Prichard, Origin Energy’s general manager of customer care, says creating zones in your house is one of the most effective ways to keep energy costs down when it comes to cooling. “Cooling the whole home when you spend most of your time in one or two rooms can quickly add up over summer,” she says. “It’s worth thinking about just cooling down your living space in the evening, or perhaps your bedroom if the nights are hot.” She also explains that one of the most common mistakes we make is setting the air-conditioner temp too low. “Many people overcool and set the temperature to 18 or 19 degrees,” she says. “By setting the thermostat to the recommended 23 or 24 degrees, you’ll still feel comfortable and cool. In addition,…

Whether the idea of decluttering sparks joy or makes you break out in a cold sweat, there are plenty of good reasons to schedule a session. “It saves you time, reduces stress levels, improves productivity – and at the very least means you can find things,” says Etty Matalon, psychologist and chief organiser at professional organising firm Dot Org. Here, top decluttering experts reveal 10 secrets to a successful – and (mostly) stress-free – home purge. organise first, buy later “Often people will start by heading off to the shops to buy storage solutions like tubs or baskets, but this simply adds to the clutter,” says Linda Eagleton, professional organiser at Creative Surrounds. “Once you’ve made the decision to tackle your mess, it’s best to just get started.” start small…

Awed by this handsome Spanish-Revival house on Sydney’s north shore, landscape designer Peter Fudge embarked on a Spanish mission of his own when he created its generous garden. What better way to complement the classic 1920s architecture than with a hacienda-style pergola that would eventually become the focal point? The existing entertaining area off the side of the house was almost non-existent, explains Phil Antcliff of Fifth Season Landscapes, who brought Peter’s design to life. “A large section of paving with a portable barbecue was all the clients had in the way of outdoor entertaining and, with no shade trees or structures in this area, it was almost uninhabitable in summer.” This would become the location for the new pergola, complete with sandstone pillars and weathered hardwood beams and rafters.…

When was the last time you switched off completely? No phone, no email and no social media. In a world where everything is at our fingertips, it’s easy to forget what it feels like to get back to basics – until you step foot on the marine park that is Australia’s Lord Howe Island. Located in the Tasman Sea east of Port Macquarie and less than a two-hour flight from Sydney, the UNESCO World-Heritage-listed isle is perfect for romantic getaways and family-friendly escapes, thanks to its sub-tropical climate, spotless beaches, plentiful wildlife and secluded, almost-untapped location. With only 350 local residents calling Lord Howe home and a maximum of 400 visitors allowed at any one time, and zero (yes, zero!) phone reception, it’s easy to completely switch off and slip…

Welcome to Peaches, a Melbourne bar with an interior that’s as delicious as an expertly made cocktail. Serving up this fun, candy-pink confection is the team from local design practice Pierce Widera, who’ve teamed pendant lights with verdant ceiling greenery to mimic peaches hanging from tree branches, and completed the picture with plush blush seating, terrazzo-flecked tables and elegant brass detailing – perfect for a quick drink or luxe night out. Level 2, 301 Swanston Street, Melbourne; peaches.melbourne…

living room “Our days can be stressful so having a calming space to relax in is a must. For me, 2020 will be about layering, texture and rich tones” GEORGIA EZRA, INTERIOR DESIGNER Turn the texture up to 10: irresistibly tactile materials are the foundation on which a beautiful living room is formed. Extending from super-soft rugs to touch-me wall-coverings, the effect is beautifully soothing. Upholstery fabrics play to this trend, with velvet, bouclé and linen all leading the pack this year. “It makes me happy to see fabrics coming to the fore again,” says Melbourne-based interior designer Camilla Molders. “There are so many incredible fabric choices on the market right now.” Bespoke furniture will be big news in 2020, driven by the urge designers have to utilise those gorgeous…

Renovations can take on a life of their own – and what might begin as a minor update of a room or two can escalate into an overhaul of the entire house, as many will attest. But it’s often for the best of reasons. Just ask Sydneysiders Deb and Peter. “What was originally a desire to move the kitchen downstairs became a complete makeover,” says Deb of their then-ageing split-level brick home. “It was effectively a case of ‘Let’s start again!’” Yet when the couple moved their family into the “very livable” house a decade ago, they initially put off any thoughts of renovation. “We wanted to wait until the boys were old enough that they wouldn’t be drawing on walls and sofas, and pushing trikes into walls,” says Deb…

+ Space for a large table “Chris and Liz love having the whole family together around the table,” says Sarah. + Framed vistas “There are beautiful views over the rest of the site and the golf course on the western side of the house, but you couldn’t see them from the original house.” + Second living space “The family was growing and needed a secondary breakout living space. They love having everyone together, but also wanted more space for a little privacy.” + Flexibility “Chris and Liz wanted the house to work for everyone, now and in the future. As well as accommodating all of the family, they wanted it to work for when it was just the two of them.”…

The owner Hannah Williams, a budding property developer, originally purchased the house to renovate and live in with her French bulldog, Mila. Style of home A three-bedroom cottage close to the beach in Mooloolaba, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Hannah bought the block in 2016, putting in a pool and giving the house a swift hands-on revamp before moving in. The home’s interior is 127 square metres and a loft-style guest house was added to the back garden in 2018. In February 2019, Hannah moved out of the house and now rents out both properties via Airbnb (search for The Palm House and The Pool House). $60,000 for the house and $27,000 for the swimming pool.…

Do your research and spend a bit of time online – homestolove.com.au is a great place to start ew Year’s resolutions usually centre around who we are N and what we do. Let’s face it: our thighs, livers and bums get the lion’s share of the ‘New Year, New Me’ line of thinking and that’s the end of it – but what about our homes? Do we ever consider what they’re going through, their needs? They do have to put up with a lot (especially the poor bathrooms, bless them) and it’s about time we included our loving – or at least comfort-giving – homes in our Dec 31 thoughts. But where to start? What can you tackle on a kid-free weekend, and what’s best left to the professionals? With…

3 OF A KIND Rock-hard stone serving trays Luxe rectangle marble tray, $69; domayne.com.au. Amethyst tray, $310; fentonandfenton.com.au. Terrazzo dimple tray in Snow, $104; zakkia.com.au love blossoms Marimekko continues to bring it with bright and brilliant prints, as the lilac-pink blooms on this Primavera Keittiopyyhe tea towel show. $25; marimekko.com BEST IN SHOW Treat your furry friend to a brand new bowl for a brand new year. This Woof Luxe bowl, $38, is pooch-perfect; bendo.com.au SOFT SPOT Embrace the shapely curves of the &tradition ‘Catch JH16’ bar stool by Jaime Hayon in your kitchen. The playful yet simple form of this seat will contrast beautifully against hard surfaces and is available in two heights, as well as fabric and leather finishes. From $1750; cultdesign.com.au SMART THREADS Inspired by the time-honoured…

Q I’m looking for a functional yet stylish storage solution for all my outdoor tools. Does this exist? James, via email String Galvanised is a modular shelving system that is suitable for outdoor use. The galvanised steel doesn’t rust and can withstand any weather conditions — perfect for keeping those tools in great condition. It’s an extremely functional storage solution to any space, with the option to choose between high or low shelf edges, shallow or deep shelving and floor or wall placement. Customisable accessories, such as hooks, can also be added to the shelves, allowing your outdoor items and garden tools to be stylishly displayed. PETER ERLANDSSON, DIRECTOR, STRING Q I’m forever losing my keys. Is there a way I can do away with keys altogether, without having to…

If you want to put a shed in your backyard and are lucky enough to have space for one, summer is the perfect time to get building. No longer just a steel-clad shack, the garden shed has been elevated to designer heights and can even add value to your property. So, whether you’re a green thumb looking for the perfect place to house your tools, need a place to retreat (hello man cave), or just want to increase your storage options, this versatile structure could be the answer. Here’s what you need to know going in... 1 planning Before you decide to build, the first step is figuring out if your building requires either a development application (DA) or a complying development certificate (CDC). The majority of projects will likely…

There is zero air and sea pollution and no litter on Lord Howe Island. To help conserve its natural beauty and uphold UNESCO World Heritage values, the community of locals has designed a range of sustainability and conservation initiatives. These include a cap on tourists, recycling and waste-reduction programs, and a world-class waste-management facility that diverts 86% of the island’s waste from landfill. You’ll also find that many of the island’s hotels and homes have solar panels, vegetable gardens and even their own desalination plants.…