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write on • Rugs inspired by Nordic runes are coming to our floors
BEST IN SHOW • Designers brought their A game to Melbourne’s recent interiors fair and Alexandra Gordon was there to report on what she loved...
sculptural side tables • Beautiful as standalone objects, these smart tables make a great support act
serving trays • If you want a design that looks good on and off duty, these deliver
travertine • No longer just on floors and walls, this classic form of limestone has hit the modern mainstream
rose quartz • A material and a colour choice, this beacon of positive energy has opened up our hearts
pendant & round table • A statement light over a beautiful table can command as much attention as the meal
Alex Fitzpatrick • This Sydney designer achieves the perfect balance between art and science through his lighting practice, ADesignStudio
a soft touch • Combining the beauty of curtains with the convenience of vertical blinds, Wynstan’s new Veri Shades are the ultimate high performers
The Anatomy of a Laundry • Transforming your laundry into a stylish, efficient hub of home organisation and cleanliness is easier than you think. All it takes is a little planning, some creative thinking and the right appliances. Follow these tips to learn to love your laundry again.
This month, our favourite colour isn’t one at all
all white • White palettes are cool and calming, not least because they are so easy to create. Simply clear your mind of colour and focus on texture and tonal differences. The contrasts are there – you just have to look harder for them
BUSH PAD • We chart the transformation of this crisp, clean-lined home in Bangalow, NSW, from a dark and outdated chalet-style cottage
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ON THE LEVEL • With a flexible single-storey floor plan, this light and luxurious home on Sydney’s northern beaches suits the needs of everyone in the family
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fibre fest • Mix it up with a cross-section of natural materials in organic shapes
BEACH HAUS • A major white-out has given this renovated 1920s home a strong Northern European feel but it’s still as Australian as Cottesloe Beach
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COLOUR FREEZE • An agent for Danish homewares brand Tine K Home moved to this oversized family home in Milan and set up shop with an almost exclusively white palette
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LESSONS LEARNT
new hamptons • East Coast elegance goes casual on the Mornington Peninsula
RENOVATE • welcome to a reassuringly familiar new build
Jade and Chris’s wishlist
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FINE ARCH • An art-collecting couple have restored the charm of their Sydney apartment from floor to ceiling
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MODERN MATERIALS • A designer brings a contemporary vibe to this Victorian family home with white, brass and timber tones
in the mix • Delectable designs, classic finishes and top drops that encourage eating in
3 of a kind • Expand Dad’s beverage horizons by giving him one of these tipples for Father’s Day on September 1
vanity fair • Planning a bathroom refresh? Make a statement with these new arrivals
3 of a kind • Like jewellery for your bathroom, give these chic taps a twist or flick.
fail-proof palettes • White is great but...