Innehållsförteckning för November 2017 från Inside Out

Christmas is a time for... panicking. But also joy, as well as planning, and cooking, and sipping, and sleeping. The secret is going through all those things in the right order. I’m a planner (no surprises there), but even I lose my way some weeks in December. The thing is, I like everything to be just right, and that takes time and care. To help you get on the front foot, we’ve given you loads of inspiration to have your home feeling festive. Whether you go for a more natural look, or like it luxe, Jono Fleming’s feature on page 42 will have you hanging stockings (metaphorically, obviously) in no time. Once your home looks the part with twinkling lights and a decorative flourish on the door, I promise, it’s…

Hamptons style meets tropical vibes with this wicker and teak armchair. Cool, classic white adds effortless elegance to outdoor zones, especially when paired with woven detailing The low-slung cushioned seat is perfect for stretching out with a coffee or a cocktail on a balmy afternoon, instantly creating a functional living space on the deck lawn or by the pool ‘St Vincent outdoor lounge chai $995 Coco Republic, cocorepublic.com au…

THE ORIGINAL Eames Elephant by Charles & Ray Eames The form: A stylised elephant made from two moulded polypropylene parts fixed together. What makes it special? Originally developed in 1945 as a whimsical extension of the experiments the Eames Office was making with moulded plywood seating, the Elephant was one of five figures designed as a child’s toy and seat. Only two finished examples of the elephant were made in plywood. A small run of 5000 children’s chairs and tables went into production in early 1946 using much the same birch plywood and manufacturing technique, but these were only sold at limited outlets. In 2007, Vitra launched a limited edition of the plywood Elephant to celebrate what would have been Charles Eames’s 100th birthday. Vitra reproduced the 1945 design with…

1 Candles. And more candles. Preferably all in white and at different heights and widths. I love aromatic candles for this time of the year: cinnamon, vanilla, pine, woody and amber notes as well as really great quality incense and limited-edition room sprays – Jo Malone always has the most gorgeous special festive range. 2 Fairy lights are central to my festive decorating. I use lots of them: in the fireplace (December in South Africa is sizzling hot so it’s the only action the fireplace sees) and draped around the large door frame of my living room. We spend lots of time eating outdoors in summer so there are also loads of solar fairy lights in all my potted trees outside for a magical ambience. 3 Pare down colour to…

Fast forward to December 23, 6am. It’s the last shopping Saturday before Christmas and you’ve left it way too late to buy anything online so you’re heading out to your nearest shopping centre with a list of 15 people to buy for. You’re leaving at this ungodly hour as it’s the only way you’ll find a park. On the off-chance that this doesn’t sound like a whole heap of fun, you might want to take a more thoughtful approach while you still have time up your sleeve. Follow these tips and not only will you make your own life easier, you’ll also be spending your money on something that makes your favourite people happy. And that is the point of all this, after all. 1 pay attention If you listen…

Living near the ocean is an integral part of Dana and Michael’s life. After a few years in the Victorian surfing mecca of Torquay, the couple and their four children relocated to Laguna Beach in Southern California with Michael’s work, and enjoyed a blissful couple of years.When the time came to return to Australia, the couple knew they wanted to continue their coastal lifestyle, so started looking online for a property big enough to house their growing family.“We wanted to be near Torquay as we loved the surf coast area,” says Dana.“Then this house popped up and I was getting heart palpitations because I loved what I saw. But I tried not to get too excited as it was a little out of our price range so I didn’t think…

the Panel’s advice Andrew Benn Architect and director, Benn + Penna Architecture, bennandpenna.com This house has had various extensions done with no cohesive plan. My vision for this house would be to knock off the back and rebuild the extension at full width to house a new kitchen that spills out onto the garden. I’d then address the lack of light in the centre of the house by chopping out the landing to create more of a mezzanine feel, and putting a sizeable skylight above it – this would allow light to flood down the stairwell and into the living areas. With the front living areas, it would be a good idea to put up a wall to create a formal living area and let the back of the house…

top to bottom Città’s latest range brings luxe organic tones and textures to the fore, including a laundry basket ($299), cotton towel ($49.90), timber-framed mirror ($139) and more. Go to cittadesign.com. soak it in Featuring clever air-induction technology, the ‘RainCan’ showerhead ensures a luxe drenching ‘rain’ experience. It’s $407 from kohler.com.au. high & dry Drying off isn’t just a practical necessity – it’s also an easy way to add colour and texture to wet zones. 1. ‘Waffle’ bath towel, $39, Kip&Co, kipandco.com.au. 2. ‘Angelina’ check hand towel, $39, Sage And Clare, sageandclare.com.au. 3. ‘Coal Tweed’ bath towel, $57, L&M Home, lmhome.com.au. on the tiles Stand out from the crowd with the latest from Inax Japan. These ‘2 X 1 Inch’ matt tiles, $125.40/ sqm, are paired with a ‘Vieques’ bath…

Clad in white limestone with built-in cantilevered bench seats in a sunken section, this paved area of a Sydney family’s backyard, designed by Landart Landscapes, was a deliberate choice to create a different zone. Lowering the seating creates a point of interest and having steps back up to the grass area makes the space feel a little bigger. The rest of the area is clear for all manner of uses – extra space for guests when entertaining or a spot for a basketball game. Turn the page for more of this yard.…

jubes MAKES 200 pieces 550g caster sugar, plus extra for rolling 15g pectin (we used yellow pectin, see tip) 15g citric acid 300g seedless fruit purée, such as stewed apple purée or berry purée 75g sieved apricot jam or raspberry jam Juice of 1 lemon 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped 75g liquid glucose 1. Line the base of a 34cm x 24cm x 3.5 cm tray with baking paper. 2. Put 50g of the caster sugar in a bowl. Stir in the pectin and citric acid. 3. In a saucepan, bring the fruit purée, jam, lemon juice and vanilla seeds to the boil. Stir in the pectin mixture and bring back to the boil. Remove from the heat and set aside. 4. Put the remaining 500g caster sugar in a…

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Every year, my mother-in-law gives me genuinely terrible presents. In the nine years that I’ve been married to her son, I don’t think I’ve used a single one of them but I’m still not sure if it’s OK to re-gift though – I’m sure she puts a lot of effort into selecting them and goes to no end of expense. What’s the rule of thumb in this instance? Name and address withheld Well, I understand the withholding of your particulars, since you’ve just thrown open one of the most incendiary issues of the festive season.To re-gift or not to re-gift, as Hamlet surely said when he delved into his Christmas stocking and pulled out a brocade doublet that wasn’t his colour and a sword cleaning set he already has two…

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1 SCANDI APPEAL  why it works: All white simplicity meets organic cork and textural ceramic Menu ‘Folded’ vase , $240, Top3 By Design, top3.com.au. ‘Bradley Hooper’ side table , $380, Dowel Jones, doweljones.com. 2 ELEMENTAL  why it works: Earthy tones meet metallic hardware for a handsome duo ‘Oxidised’ brass vases , from $139 each, BoConcept, boconcept.com. Stellar Works ‘Lunar’ side table , from $845, Living Edge, livingedge.com.au. 3 ROUND & ROUND  why it works: Make a style statement with bold curves ‘Circle’ vase , from $270, A.C.V. Studio by Anna Varendorff, acvstudio.com. ‘Arch’ side table , NZD$585, Douglas & Bec, douglasandbec.com.…

Q I’d like to engage an architect for an upcoming reno; do you have any guidance on how to brief them to get the best result? Daniel, via email Great communication is critical to the success of any renovation, so first and foremost, owners should ask themselves if they feel comfortable talking with their architect. Does the communication seem open, easy and honest? Are they on your page, so to speak? After those initial conversations, which are often quite casual, I would suggest putting critical aspects of your brief in writing – like a more formal agreement that can be referred to later. It’s also important not to overburden your design briefs with prescriptive outcomes. A good brief should challenge your architect to think creatively about the project’s potential –…

“Avoid girly-girl clichés and allow your tween to develop her own sense of style” JONO FLEMING, STYLE EDITOR 1 Whether she’s curling up with a book or settling in for a two hour debrief on Skype, your tween needs a spot to chill out. ‘Cat’s Pajamas’ lounge chair, $699, Blu Dot, bludot.com.au. 2 If she’s not ready to commit to original art just yet (well, if you’re not), this blanket makes a bold statement hung on the wall. And you won’t even need a bedhead. ‘Solange’ blanket, $390, Lumiere Art + Co., lumiereartandco.com.au. 3 Keep everything from books and homework to iPhone speakers and a laptop tucked away in this storage system. ‘Puth’ cabinet, $2390, Clickon Furniture, clickonfurniture.com.au. OR TRY THIS Prefer clean white walls to a permanent…

The key to hosting a successful festive get together is making sure that you – and any other cooks – feel like part of the action, even when prepping meals and cooking up a storm.This low marble bench allows for socialising and conversation to flow across the spaces as easily as the champagne. Built-in cabinetry ensures the hardworking side of the kitchen is hidden away, ideal when guests are over, but provides easy access to those essentials when needed. Turn the page to see more of this beautiful beachside home.…

“The ideal styling direction in a home is demonstrative. Paint a picture of use and how you comfortably live in each room, and be sure to inject your personality into styling choices”Darren Palmer Interior designer and TV personality Home, sweet home renovation Renovating is exciting and offers the chance to transform your house into something you’re proud to live in, while significantly increasing its value. That said, it can also seem like a daunting task. Winning $200,000 to throw into the mix would ease your mind, though, right? Add to that tailored advice from one of Australia’s top interior designers, and your newly expanded reno budget will work even harder towards achieving your vision. While you wait to win, here are some insights from Darren Palmer to keep you…

the collection Since it was announced that Danish trendsetter Hay would be collaborating with its Nordic neighbour IKEA, we’ve been eagerly awaiting the results. Our picks of the bunch? The ‘Ypperlig’ table ($299) and ‘Ypperlig Monobloc’ chairs ($80 each), ikea.com.au. the glass For an extra bit of sparkle when it comes to this year’s festive tipple (or two), this hand-blown pretty-in pink flute fits the bill perfectly. It’ll cost you $79/pair from Maison Balzac, maisonbalzac .com. the smart buy With a 360-degree swivel spout and a brushed nickel finish, the ‘Vido’ tap is sure to be a practical yet refined addition to an island bench sink. It’s $825, from Phoenix Tapware; visit phoenixtapware.com.au. the detail Olive green is having its moment, this time in the form of a tactile leather…

There are two kinds of wine lovers. On one hand are the people who swirl, sniff and sip, picking up the velvety, toasty notes. And then there’s the rest of us: we take a swig and decide if it’s a good drop based purely on the enjoyment factor. “There is no right or wrong when it comes to tasting wine,” says Jagdev Singh, co-founder of wine curation business, The Local Drop. “Taste is personal, so preface everything you say with: ‘To me, this wine is…’ “Once you understand the basic lingo, describing what you’re tasting adds to the experience and gives you a better understanding of what you do and don’t like,” says Jag. At the end of the day, it’s all about finding something that suits your palate, just…

WINNING PIN! This sun-filled wet zone, complete with a picturesque view over Gordons Bay and striking floor tiles from Teranova Tiles, was definitely worth pinning. Kylie from Designbx shared her top tips on where to splurge and where to save when moving into a new home – pinching pennies never looked so stylish. reader spotlight @raniengineer’s daughter Elie looks right at home in her new bedroom! Share pics of your new home journey with us by tagging #newhomefeeling and @insideoutmag. most double-tapped Josh and Elyse have been the breakout stars of The Block – their picture-perfect bathroom was your fave shot on Instagram this month. IN YOUR NEWS FEED The top tip to creating a timeless kitchen? Nailing the colour combo, duh. Our eight picks, from classic white to exposed…

‘Clean & Protect’ low sheen interior paint in Top Shot, $62.50/4L, British Paints, britishpaints.com.au. ‘Eggshell Acrylic’ paint in Jeep, $97.66/4L, Porter’s Paints, porterspaints.com. ‘Clean & Protect’ low sheen interior paint in Green Relic, $62.50/4L, British Paints, as before. ‘Clean & Protect’ low sheen interior paint in Made Up, $62.50/4L, British Paints, as before. ‘Wash&Wear’ low sheen interior paint in Ellen Half, $38.90/1L, Dulux, dulux.com.au. For more of our favourite trends, visit insideout.com.au/products/trends .…

Ilan, what inspired you to go into lighting design? I had been working as an interior designer for a few years and was orchestrating a total design project: a contemporary Japanese restaurant. My work encompassed the layout, furniture and the finishes, right through to the logo, menu and website, and ultimately the lighting. That was the first time I needed to design a luminaire so, like any other project, I dived in headfirst and learnt as much as possible. The most important thing I realised back then is that unlike any other object, luminaires have two states of existence: on and off. When off, it’s just another object in the space but when turned on, it comes to life and in turn lights our lives. It was literally a light-bulb…

Never before has The Block done anything like this – practically a whole living quarters above the garages of these four bedroom family homes. What a game changer! The brief was left fairly open and the contestants had an important decision to make. Add a bedroom to the list and jump in the market as a five bedder, or offer the space as an office – or is it a matter of a little from column A and a little from column B? Whichever path they’ve chosen, these Blockheads are sure to clean up come auction time. HOUSE 1 JASON & SARAH The comeback king and queen have delivered their studio apartment in style. Though their garage and stairway lacks everything from plasterboard to paint, the bathroom and bedroom-cum-study is…

palette-perfect wrapping Gifts have been presented in a mix of brown and graphic wrapping paper with black ribbon, as well as traditional South African shweshwe fabric and African wax cloth fabric in the same tones. The textile wrapping is inspired by the Japanese practice of furoshiki: wrapping presents in textiles rather than paper. wreath update The simple twig wreath was purchased by Shelley years ago and has been transformed many times with paint and baubles; now, it has been spray-painted white. DIY preserves With summer in Cape Town comes an abundance of lemons that Shelley preserves simply with salt a few weeks ahead of Christmas Day to eat with fish and chicken. Try making baked goods or sweet treats and create jar covers from fabric cut into rounds and tied…

Christmas is a stylish affair in the seaside home of interior designer and artist Anna Cayzer and her husband Marty. A charming wreath hangs over the fireplace, while presents are wrapped in colours that are in sync with the home’s interiors: simple and elegant brown and white paper with a hint of green.The pine tree is festooned with handmade decorations in white. Most of the Christmas Day action happens in the combined living space. Surrounded by presents, the tree is positioned by the fireplce.A long table is set nearby, looking effortlessly chic with white flowers, bonbons and lace trimmed napery mixed with rustic plates and William Yeoward crystal.“We also have the barbecue on outside,” says Anna.“Everyone is really in every room of the house.” The festivities start during the…

the story so far Caroline and Adam had been looking for a family home for almost a year after moving back to Sydney from Canberra. As time wore on and they saw their budget being stretched further and further, the couple were feeling a little despondent when they came to view this Victorian terrace a short stroll from Balmain’s high street. “It was love at first sight,” says Caroline. “We loved the location and the period features. And the space seemed vast after four of us sharing a tiny rental for 12 months.” But it’s not a happy ending just yet. The previous owner lived here for many years and while the house is perfectly livable, Caroline and Adam are keen to make it work better for their busy family…

According to icecream.com, Australia is one of the top five ice-cream consuming countries in the world, so it makes sense that lots of us are investing in a machine to create our favourite flavours at home. Today’s appliances are convenient and fuss-free, and might just save you some significant ice-cream outlay over the summer. And it’s not just ice-cream: think frozen yoghurt, gelato and sorbet, too. Before you hit the shops, however, allow us to introduce you to the two main types of ice-cream makers. pre-frozen bowl machines Many ice cream makers work using a freezer bowl, which needs to be frozen for up to 24 hours before using. If you have space in your freezer, you can keep the bowl there permanently for when the urge strikes. Once you’ve…

Q Hi Peter, “HELP! I am in an ongoing battle with my wardrobe – and it’s not looking good. I have no idea where to start. Any advice you can give me would be hugely appreciated!” Bernadette, Williamstown, Vic A Hi Bernadette. Without doubt, when it comes to clutter problems, the most common complaint I hear is ‘my wardrobe is getting out of control’. There are so many reasons why having an organised wardrobe is a benefit (saves you time, saves you money, brings you inner peace just by gazing at it), but I’m not going to go into those now. Instead, I want to help with a plan that will kick-start your wardrobe organising! First, make your bed . This may seem totally unrelated to your wardrobe but…

MARIMEKKO The masters of making bold, trend-immune design statements have released a striking new collection that’s sure to make your dinners anything but boring. Marimekko’s latest range features graphic artwork, quality materials and construction and the right amount of restraint; all recognisable hallmarks of the famed Finnish design house. Mix and match your favourite patterns for a stylishly eclectic yet cohesive look. Explore the new collection at marimekko.com WARWICK FABRICS Far from a wilting wallflower, the Alchemy collection by Warwick Fabrics is perfect for daring and contemporary interiors. With a whimsical floral design in artfully layered watercolour, Alchemy’s velvet touch and rich colour palette create a luxurious aesthetic that conjures visions of opulence and dreamy romance. Choose from three colourways; Paprika (pictured), Lagoon and Amethyst. For details and to view…

Store, as before. Present in Bespoke Letterpress ‘Edith Rewa Gum Leaves/Bush Blossom’ gift-wrap, $6.50/sheet, Paper 2, as before. ‘Seb’ armchair, $2656, Jardan, jardan.com.au. Middle Of Nowhere Galah Sky print, $370 (framed), Design Twins, designtwins.com. On floor, at ottoman: Jolly & Joy 6cm assorted gold baubles, $3.99/pack of 9; Dazzling ‘Battered Ball’ 10cm rose ornament, $7.99; and Dazzling gold plastic balls, $14.99/assorted set of 20, all Spotlight, as before. Present in ‘Edith Rewa Native/Willy Wag Tail’ gift-wrap, $6.50/sheet, Paper 2, as before. Jolly & Joy gold bunting trim (on present), $4.99/pack, Spotlight, as before. ‘Eco Metallic Cream Silver’ 15mm ribbon (on present), Vandoros, as before. Armadillo & Co ‘Origami’ rug, $1836/2m x 3m, Life Interiors, as before. new luxe Left page: ‘Impression Graphite Copper’ wrapping paper, Vandoros, vandoros.com.au. ‘Copper Foil’ poly…