Inside Out

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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NEWS

KING LIVING • The family-owned brand has been at the forefront of Australian furniture design for more than 40 years

bathroom mixers • A handpicked selection to help you get a grip on the latest trends

pendant lights • We never mind an extraordinary design hanging over us, especially if it’s by one of the industry’s luminaries

brush strokes • Make your home a work of art with vibrant colours and fluid patterns

inky blue • Deep dive into moody hues – all on the dark side and some with a hint of purple

sage creative co • Food styling, editing and recipe writing — there’s not much that Jessica Brook and Steve Pearce can’t do

natural comfort • Experience the ultimate in comfort with the Dunlopillo range of mattresses, pillows and bases.

at home in the kitchen • We discover what kitchen experts, designers and passionate cooks love most about a special kitchen – either their own or a lucky client’s

need for speed • Sometimes working to a tight deadline can achieve the best results

THE RIGHT STUFF • Inspired by their travels, a Sydney couple have gone where others would love to with a bold mix of mid-century, Scandi, bohemian and a sprinkle of beach

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LESSONS LEARNT

GOING FOR BOLD • An impulse buy in Byron was just what interior designer Melissa Bonney needed to kickstart a long-held ‘holiday’ project

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let there be light • Interior designer Jillian Dinkel faced an unexpected challenge when she and her partner bought an ‘uninhabitable’ home near the beach

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close quarters • The duo behind Studio Quarters optimised this compact dining zone with great design and flexible furniture

colour therapy • This Swedish apartment turns Scandinavian design on its head with a bright and daring palette using ‘social colours’ that shake up the calm, milky whites we’re used to

LESSONS LEARNT

fantasy island • Lack of straight lines called for a radical kitchen design

baby steps • A well-timed makeover released this trappedin-the-1980s Melbourne home from its past just before the arrival of a new family member

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ODE TO OLIVE • Deep olive cabinetry with brass details, luxe marble and lots of storage have revitalised this once-bland kitchen

ON THE SURFACE • Renovating your kitchen and looking for fresh benchtop and splashback material? Here are three new design directions

plan your kitchen like a pro • To achieve the right layout, consider all the possible options and always factor in that ‘golden’ triangle of sink, cooktop/oven and fridge

IMPORTANT KITCHEN COMPONENTS • Four main elements perform a different but equally vital role

KEY MEASUREMENTS • Get the numbers stacking up and you’re well on the way to success

which kitchen style are you? • As the epicentre of your home, the kitchen you put in reflects your personal style as much as your buying power. Read on...

PARTY HOUSE • The science behind creating a warm and welcoming kitchen that works for both low-key gatherings and special parties starts with the basics

TOMORROW’S TECH

KITCHEN TAPS • It might look like a beautiful piece of jewellery for your kitchen but your sink mixer also needs...