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Belinda Chippindale
Hare+Klein, Woolloomooloo, NSW; (02) 9368 1234 or hareklein.com.au.
“Tailored and timeless” was the brief when Hare+Klein designed this Sydney kitchen. The new layout enables seamless entertaining; enclosed storage ensures clear views from the adjacent dining and living areas. The star feature, however, is the custom shelving unit/room divider/balustrade.
“The shelf unit is one of my favourite elements in the home; it is perfectly balanced yet unexpectedly offset in proportion,” says the owner.
ROOM NOTES Ravenna (black) and Aged Lava Oak (timber) veneers, Eveneer. Calacatta marble benchtop. Eve sink mixer, KWC. Celsius Arc Hydrotap, Zip. Foscarini ‘Troag’ pendant light, Space. BCN bar stools, Fanuli.
“The interiors are influenced by the home’s Brutalist architecture.” Belinda Chippindale
15 DRAMA QUEEN Shaun Lockyer & Jen Negline Shaun Lockyer Architects, Newstead, Queensland; (07) 3257 7288 or lockyerarchitects.com.au.
In designing this outdoor room – at the rear of a traditional Queenslander in Brisbane – Shaun and his team prioritised texture and dramatic forms. A wall of stone cladding is softened with architectural plants; the barbecue zone’s spotted-gum fascia provides a lovely organic contrast to the concrete. “There are so many options in the one space for dining, entertaining, and relaxing,” say the owners, Carolyn and Nick. “It’s a fabulous place to be, whatever the weather or season.”
ROOM NOTES Custom-made dining table with Carrara marble top. Dining chairs, Cosh Living. Harry Bertoia ‘Diamond’ chair, Dedece. Kingston KS88 surface-mounted downlights, Tovo Lighting. BeefEater barbecue, Winning Appliances. Haiku 60 ceiling fan, Big Ass Fans. Assorted cushions from Jardan and Bandhini Design House.
16 PITCH PERFECT Madeleine Blanchfield Madeleine Blanchfield Architects, Paddington, NSW; (02) 9212 3343 or madeleineblanchfield.com.
The beautifully appointed space at the rear of this Sydney home is airy, open and multipurpose in function. The folded-timber ceiling is the star, designed to highlight the volume and draw the eye to the spectacular views outside. “The finishes and furniture have been kept deliberately simple and muted,” says Madeleine. “Everything references the views without being stereotypically ‘beachy’.” The owner couldn’t be happier. “There’s an abundance of light all day and the ceiling creates a sense of spaciousness. It’s a great room for both living and entertaining,” they say.
ROOM NOTES Oregon lining boards with limewash finish (ceiling). Travertine Grigio floor tiles, STS Stone. Herman Miller ‘Cross Hatch’ armchairs, Living Edge. Sia coffee table, Project 82. Sisal rug, Armadillo & Co.
17 FLOWER POWER Marylou Sobel (top) & Stephanie Nadel Marylou Sobel Interior Design, Woollahra, NSW; (02) 9360 5881 or marylousobel.com.au.
“Our clients wanted their terrace to be vibrant and colourful, referencing some of their favourite places in Spain,” say Marylou, who collaborated with Stephanie on this Sydney outdoor area. Working with the home’s existing Mediterranean architecture, the terrace was built around the perfect shade of pink. “It took 20 or so samples to get there, but we eventually hit upon a custom colour that looks beautiful in any light and creates a warm, inviting feeling,” says Marylou. The colour picks up on salmon tones in the Moroccan encaustic-cement tiles from Jatana Interiors. A Wolf barbecue and custom-made pizza oven ensure the space is as good for cooking as it is good looking.
ROOM NOTES Custom-mixed paint, Resene. Indian Dusk encaustic cement tiles, Jatana Interiors. Neolith ‘Iron Corten’ porcelain benchtop, CDK Stone. Wolf gas barbecue and Qasair rangehood, Winning Appliances. Siena teak dining chairs, Cosh Living. Decori copper wall light, LightCo.
18 GARDEN PARTY Charlotte Coote Coote&Co, Prahran, Victoria; (03) 9525 0578 or cooteandco.com.au
Bringing the outdoors in was key to the transforming what was a ho-hum conservatory into this wonderfully flamboyant room in coastal Victoria. The indoor-outdoor connection is undeniable: lush green walls and fabulous floral fabrics. “We wanted to create an inviting room for entertaining, one that created a feeling of sitting in the garden,” says Charlotte. The canopy ceiling evokes a marquee and washes the room with soft light. “We haven’t seen anything else remotely like it,” says the owner. “The colour is uplifting, making it a wonderful spot to spend time.”
ROOM NOTES Dining chairs, Graham Geddes Antiques. Walls painted a custom colour from Porter’s Paints. Custom floor lamps and wall sconces, Coote&Co. Vintage chandelier. French Anduze planter, Julian Ronchi. Sofa covered in Christopher Farr Cloth ‘Ravenna’ from Ascraft. Tablecloth in Fraga Silver, curtains in Penang Green Spring, and canopy in Carol-Anne Green fabrics, all from Redelman Fabrics.
19 G OL DE N MOME N TS Georgia Ezra Studio Ezra, Elsternwick, Victoria; 0400 667 505 or www.studioezra.com.
Spaces that make you feel something is a key sentiment in Georgia’s interior design. “For example, a crackling fire in the fireplace in winter conjures up wonderful memories. The sound is meditative and the smell promotes a connection to the earth,” she says of this living room (her family’s own). “Likewise, the feeling of the unglazed floor tiles on our feet and the natural light that streams through the curtains every morning evokes comfort and happiness and connects us to the earth.” Every aspect of the room reflects her vision, from the reclaimed-timber joists and cabinetry to the Bauwerk Colour Lime Paint, cactus-cloth cushions and discreet TV.
20 HELLO SUNSHINE Matt Gibson & Karen Batchelor Matt Gibson Architecture+ Design, Collingwood, Victoria; (03) 9419 6677 or mattgibson.com.au.
Taking the concept of the indoor-outdoor connection to a whole new level, the walls in the rear living room of this Melbourne home can disappear altogether. When the sun is shining and the temperature is balmy, the owners simply slide the vast doors and breathe easy. “The openness of this space, a rear living area, suits the family’s lifestyle and brings the garden inside,” says Matt. The room is a symphony of natural materials: oiled blackbutt on the floor and ceiling is paired with recycled bricks at the threshold. “This area enables a visual exhaling and an immediate sense of light, air and space,” says Matt.
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Greg Natale
Greg Natale, Surry Hills, NSW; (02) 8399 2103 or gregnatale.com. A brief for Spanish Mission-style design and comfortable indoor-outdoor spaces layered with soft furnishings produced this grand new home in Sydney’s west. For this alluring loggia, Greg drew inspiration from classic Spanish Mission design, executed with black beams contrasted with white render, terracotta floor tiles, fans and upholstered outdoor seating, together with an outdoor kitchen, all flanked by an elegant colonnade. Keen entertainers, the family use the space all year round. “I love the earthiness of the terracotta tiles, a hallmark of Spanish Mission style – they set the tone for the whole space,” says Greg. “I really liked exploring earthy textures and tones, which isn’t something I do often.”
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Georgia Ezra
Studio Ezra, Elsternwick, Victoria; 0400 667 505 or www.studioezra.com. Tactile in every element and creatively executed, there’s a clear Mediterranean influence in this ensuite in Georgia’s own home. A curved nib wall separates the shower from the vanity, while the Marius Aurenti render softens the effect of the monolithic benchtop and walls. Moroccan bejmat tiles were laid vertically, spaced widely for full impact: the effect piques curiosity and provides visual softness. Georgia says she looks at design holistically: “Spaces affect our senses, spirit and mood. Here, we wanted a practical and functional design that also emulated beauty and a strong feeling of escape”.
23 QU IET ACHIE V ER Nina Skrzynski
Nina Maya Interiors, Paddington, NSW; 0411 711 558 or ninamayainteriors.com. An antidote to the hustle and bustle of city life was top of the wish list for the owners of this Sydney home. To create that soft, cocooning ambience, Nina turned up the texture with a feature wall in Italian velvet. “It looks and feels ultra luxurious, especially teamed with the silk curtains,” she says. Wool carpets and pastel-toned furnishings all add to the sense of sumptuousness. Less obvious but equally delightful is the new walk-in wardrobe she added to the space, enabling the bedroom to stay blissfully clutter-free. “It makes me feel like I’ve walked into my favourite hotel,” says the owner.
ROOM NOTES Vintage armchair and Curtis Jere floor lamp, both Conley & Co. Meridiani bedside table, Studio Cavit. Carlucci velvet (wall) and Zimmer+Rohde silk (curtains), Unique Fabrics. Float wall sconce light, Articolo Lighting. Society bedlinen, Ondene.
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Juliette Arent (left) & Sarah-Jane Pyke Arent&Pyke, Surry Hills, NSW;
(02) 9331 2802 or arentpyke.com. This kitchen, on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, is the hub of the home for a busy young family, so it really had to roll up its sleeves and work for its living, but that didn’t mean elegance went out the door. For a whole-house renovation, a calming neutral palette was favoured elsewhere, but a splash of subtle green serves up warmth in the kitchen. “Our idea of soft colour was met with enthusiasm by the owners. The kitchen felt cold and lacklustre in off-white,” says Sarah-Jane. The owners settled on a eucalyptus shade for the Shaker-style joinery, “that would reference the sliver-green outlook of a typically Australian garden”. The rich Calacatta Oro marble benchtop and splashback bring glamour and elegance, with sculptural lighting the finishing flourish.
ROOM NOTES Apparatus ‘Trapeze’ light, Criteria Collection. Moller #77 stools, Great Dane. Cupboards in Dulux Viridis. Calacatta Oro marble, CDK Stone.
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Justine Hugh-Jones (top) & Katrina Mackintosh
Justine Hugh-Jones Design, Mosman, NSW; 0410 687 786 or www.justinehughjones.com. Crisp white, eau-de-nil and celadon deliver supreme serenity in this Sydney ensuite. To successfully transition between bedroom and bathroom, the designers included elements inspired by the home’s elegant Federation architecture. A skylight washes the space in natural light; the sculptural bath is ideal for unwinding. A pair of hand-carved Carrara marble basins match the benchtop and are an elegant focal point in the room. Blownglass wall lights and an India Madhavi stool add a contemporary twist. “We wanted to create a sensual space where the owner will want to linger,” says Justine.
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Alexandra Donohoe Church (top), Marie McGarva & Kirstin Tarnawski Decus Interiors, Woollahra, NSW; (02) 9363 4004 or decus.com.au. This bedroom offered the interior designers plenty of inspiration. A soothing, luxe aesthetic was the prime request of the owners, who wanted an escape from the bustle of the familycentred communal areas. “It’s designed as a retreat, hence the sophisticated colour palette, luxe fabrics and glam finishes,” says Alexandra. “The home’s heritage detailing was a constant source of inspiration.” The room is adjacent to a small lobby that adjoins a rather masculine study; the soft textures and muted colours in the bedroom suite are a delightful counterpoint.