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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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THE CUT • NOT YOUR REGULAR ROUND-UP JUST A FEW OF THE LOVELY AND UNUSUAL THINGS WE’VE DISCOVERED THIS MONTH…

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THE POWER OF COLOUR • Long-time Inside Out collaborator David Harrison has a remarkable knowledge of design and is our go-to guy for furniture pieces with pedigree. In his new book, A Century Of Colour In Design, he shares his love of colour and how it has influenced modern design

cushions • Refresh your living space with a comfy new style statement

brad turner • This Bundjalung Country artist takes a spiritual approach to Indigenous art, using a unique mix of colours in his inspiring work

apple green • Get some skin in the game with key pieces in this fresh fruity hue

woven • Be inspired by the humble simplicity of organic patterns and textures

generation flex • Plenty of room to move makes this big home a ripper

round the block • It took vision, hard work and 10 years for two TV renovators to create their own piece of paradise in southern Queensland

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crowded house • An enterprising couple on the NSW Central Coast commissioned a simple rectilinear base for three generations of their family to thrive

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BOXING CLEVER • A designer brings real value to the transformation of a poky semi for a time-poor family on a budget

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Design school • Glass artist Gunnel Sahlin found a country home in Sweden that taught her the value of space and solitude

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the best in CONTEMPORARY DESIGN

1 VISUAL FEAST • Katherine Siketa of Keta Interiors turned a small Melbourne kitchen into a practical but playful space with plenty of personality

2 MONOCHROME MIGHT • A single-minded contemporary approach by terrace-house specialist Jillian Dinkel was ideal for this stunning Sydney kitchen

3 TONAL TRIUMPH • Kennedy Nolan collaborated with Laminex for this Melbourne kitchen of soft curves and subtle contrasts

tale of 3 kitchens BUDGET VS LUXE • One kitchen reno, three budgets — how to get the most bang for your buck from an affordable update, a mid-range makeover and a total redesign

1 CHAMPAGNE TASTE • Oak laminate with glossy grey and bronze made this Brisbane bathroom by KJK Interiors a best seller

2 UNDER STATEMENT • Cassie James-Herrick, director of CJH Studio, has created a timeless, low-maintenance design for the owners of this Gold Coast bathroom

3 CIRCLE BACK • With a brief to avoid bland and boring, this guest bathroom by Sydney’s Your Beautiful Home is defined by a smart feature tile

NEAT TRICK • This Melbourne home had already been opened up at the back, but it was only when the new owner called in the experts that the real magic happened

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banquette seating • No longer just for trendy cafes and restaurants, a padded built-in seat is a practical solution when space is an issue

KITCHEN VS BATHROOM • Only have the budget to renovate one room? Shannon Vos sheds a little light on which to choose

SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES • Make food-prep a breeze with these tiny-but-mighty helpers to take you through the festive season with ease

3 OF A KIND • Investment-worthy pots and pans

ask an expert • Stylish solutions for all your...