Home Design

Words Annabelle Cloros For many Sydneysiders, a trip to The Grounds is an all-day affair. From the farm animals (including the famous pig Kevin Bacon) and the florist to the endless food options — think doughnuts, signature green cups of coffee and s

Words Annabelle Cloros Interior designer, TV personality, author, lecturer, textiles creator and influencer, Kathryn Ireland wears many hats. Based on the West Coast in the United States, Kathryn is a veteran of the industry and is in the midst of ce

Words Annabelle Cloros Photography Marian Riabic South Coogee is a Sydney suburb that’s full of perks. Located a hop, skip and a jump away from the beach and the city, it offers the best of both worlds for those who want it all. It was here that a fa

Words Annabelle Cloros One of Australia’s premier creative hubs, JamFactory encourages up-and-coming talents to hone their skills and pump out some pretty sweet designs. Amanda Dziedzic is one such designer, who got a head start in the industry court

Words Stephanie Russo With so many choices available, it can be difficult to decide which type of flooring will best suit your needs in terms of cost, appearance and wear. This is where timber flooring comes into play. This allpurpose option not only

Words Stephanie Russo Growing up surrounded by colonial interiors, it comes as no surprise that Adelaide’s Huw McConachy was drawn to design. The desire to create niggled at Huw from an early age and when a gap appeared in the market, he knew he had

previous page/ Sam Holt engages with the imaginative and the enigmatic. His painting style and approach is visceral and spontaneous, distinguished by lyrical riffs of colour and linear flights of fancy. Sam works intuitively and speaks of “acting on

Words Stephanie Russo Fireplaces are something most buyers consider advantageous when searching for a new home. These creature comforts add an extra touch of architectural vitality to a house, inside and out. “There was a time when a fireplace was in

Words Annabelle Cloros A showroom like no other, Hive by Laminex is located in Alexandria, Sydney, and is an expression of the brand’s philosophy and a celebration of great design. In addition to showcasing spaces using Laminex’s iconic products, the

1 Ever since I lived in Rome as a teenager, Italy has been a favourite country of mine. Luckily for me, the world’s biggest design event, the Salone del Mobile, is held every year in Milan. 2 Melbourne brand Rollie does some downright awesome shoes a

Statuario is an engineered stone that looks as elegant as it is practical — and it’s strong enough to resist the daily wear and tear typical of the average Aussie home. The quartz surface is the perfect solution for kitchen benchtops, bathroom vanity

Words Catherine Whitting, AssDIA Bedrooms are our sanctuary and place of rest. They are also interiors that require exceptional functional storage and practicality to cope with the demands of everyday life. So how do we create wow factor in a bedroom

The beauty of custom furniture is that you can have the exact size and shape that suits your dining area. Extension tables have become increasingly popular in inner-city apartments, allowing you to minimise the table footprint when it’s just your fam

Words Kate St James, FDIA Rarely seen with paintbrush in hand, Johanna Wilbraham instead uses jars and jugs to pour diluted paint onto canvas in a series of complex and translucent layers. Finer detail in her artworks is achieved using a pipette. She

Words Annabelle Cloros Photography Willem Rethmeier Sydney’s Lower North Shore is a bustling precinct — and for good reason. A stone’s throw away from the city, the area is also known for its lush greenery, cafe culture and family-focused nature. All

Words Annabelle Cloros THE CONTRAST BETWEEN WHITE AND SILVER — A CONTEMPORARY LOOK THAT WON’T DATE Festen Architecture and kitchen design firm Abimis joined forces to renovate a Parisian loft overlooking the 10th arrondissement. Combining French and

The principal reason people choose timber doors and windows is the aesthetic appeal. Beyond this, timber adds warmth that just can’t be replicated by other materials. Wellconstructed timber joinery, made from quality hardwood, will look spectacular i

Words Annabelle Cloros Photography Marcin Ratajczak THE BARN-LIKE FAÇADE OF THE HOME, WHICH APPEARS LIKE A SCULPTURE SET IN THE FOREST Borowiec is a village within the Polish city of Pozna?. With a small but mighty population of just over 1600, the t

Words Annabelle Cloros Photography Scott Burrows THE CANTILEVERED CONCRETE PLANES THAT APPEAR TO FLOAT IN MID-AIR When a stranger stops in the street and congratulates you on creating a home reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, you know

Words Stephanie Russo From blank canvases to established homes, Enigma Interiors’ chief designer and owner, Lee Hardcastle, knows how to create beautiful designs. “From a young age, I was always interested in knowing how things worked and the mechani

Words Annabelle Cloros Photography Derek Swalwell A Victorian Italianate house from the 1890s is not easy to come by. A notable phase in 19th-century classical architecture, the structures built were simply enchanting — and it’s hard not to fall head

Words Stephanie Russo Celebrating a quarter of a century beautifying homes, Kim Duffin of Sublime Architectural Interiors continues to pour all his passion into every project, giving each client the care and attention they deserve. “Seeing the effect

Words Annabelle Cloros Photography Michael Simmons THE WAVE ON THE HOME’S FAÇADE, WHICH REFLECTS THE OWNERS’ PASSION FOR SURFING AND IS A NOD TO THE BEACHSIDE SUBURB Building a house that reflects the environment it dwells within is no easy task. But

Words Stephanie Russo “I WAS SO INSPIRED BY THE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN IN ITALY, I KNEW I WANTED TO BECOME AN INTERIOR DESIGNER” When savvy design talent, a sharp eye for style and a keen business sense combine, an industry success story is not an u

Edited by Stephanie Russo Following your kitchen, your bathroom is probably the hardest-working room in your home. It’s a frequently used space that has to stand up to the wear and tear of daily traffic and the dampness caused by hot baths and shower

Words Stephanie Russo “THE APPRECIATION FROM OUR CUSTOMERS HAS TO BE THE BEST FEELING FOR MY FAMILY AND I” Meet Alan Schull, the man behind Kitchen Shop Queensland on the Sunshine Coast. With the creativity, knowledge and experience to back it up, Al