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Australia's best interiors magazine, Inside Out delivers inspiring homes, clever design ideas and practical decorating solutions. Discover the latest homewares trends, stunning outdoor spaces, and what's new for the living room, kitchen, bathroom and garden.

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burning desire • We find beauty in an everyday task, thanks to the Eldvarm fire set

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party glasses • An exceptional wine or cocktail glass turns every drink into a celebration

bold cushions • Plump up the volume in your living room or den with a flash new style statement

bronzed pulls • Made from a variety of materials, each of these has a hold on us

greco-roman • The monumental aesthetic of ancient times is making its presence felt here and now

peacock • A heartbeat from blue, this dark, mysterious green is impossibly elegant without the ’tude

The Anatomy of a Laundry

bedhead & pillowcase • Successfully matching these two bedroom elements could lead to a more satisfied snooze

Could yours be the Home of the Year? entries open! now • In association with Brickworks, Australia’s leading building products company, InsideOut is thrilled to announce the inaugural Home of the Year Awards.

cult classic • The farm stool has long been a city favourite and continues to thrive in all its forms

nick mcdonald • This woodworker draws on traditional techniques for his mid-century-inspired Made by Morgen furniture range

MY (FAVOURITE) SPACE • When you create beautiful rooms for a living, choosing one above all others can be a challenge. We cruelly compelled the people who have made some of our favourite rooms to reveal theirs and share the elements that make them smile

5 reasons to Love Your Laundry • FISHER & PAYKEL’S NEW LARGE-CAPACITY FRONT LOADER WASHING MACHINE AND HEAT PUMP DRYER ARE DESIGNED TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER.

layer upon layer • To create beautiful rooms that adapt to the changing seasons and show a little of your personality, aim for a cosy combination of colours, textures and materials you love

All this month’s feature homes are in extraordinary parts of the world

on the waterfront • As journalist Susan Bredow was building a holiday house at Booker Bay, she and her husband realised they never wanted to leave again – so they didn’t

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VIVA IBIZA • A HOLIDAY HOME HAS COME TO LIFE WITH THE GUIDING LIGHT OF ITS CREATIVE OWNERS

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new cabin rules • Located in a pristine pocket of pine forest, this edgy take on a traditional log cabin is feel-good living at its best

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THE CURATED COTTAGE • Looking for an antidote to city life, this family bought a 17th-century home and reconnected to nature inside and out

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LESSONS LEARNT

international style • From Palm Springs to Puglia, let these distinctive designs inspire your renovation

RENOVATE • A ski chalet reaches new heights of design and practicality

SNOW HOME • The challenges of a renovation in Victoria’s alpine region were overcome in an epic 12-week run

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Joe and Olivia’s wishlist

the best bits

how to find A GOOD BUILDER • Five things you can do to help suss out the best of the bunch

It works both ways! Your builder wants you to be…

wall of sound • Improving the acoustics in your home might be only a few soft furnishings or fabric panels away, reports Shannon (using his inside voice!)

I’VE ALWAYS WANTED A... WINDOW SEAT • Planning a pew with a view? Here’s what you need to know

beauty sleep •...