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Jess Brown • Based in Sydney, the in-demand floral/plant stylist knows a thing or two about creating the perfect posy
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colourful glass • Liven up your tabletop with this rainbow of see-through styles
top-shelf • Our edit of the very best just-published coffee-table books that will hit the shelves just in time for gifting
on the ball • These rounded beauties have curves in all the right places
mauve • Beat the heat in summer’s coolest tone for a sweet seasonal update
life of the party • We don’t mess around when it comes to summer parties, so we opened Inside Out’s little black book to find the people whose tables we want to be at and asked them to share their entertaining wisdom
caramel slice • White walls with tan tones has worked a treat in this home
natural selection • A Sydney house that was once a bizarre hotchpotch of styles has been cleverly renovated to suit the outdoorsy lifestyle of its owners
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ON the UP • AN ENTREPRENEURIAL COUPLE’S BLANK-CANVAS APPROACH MEANT THE OPTIONS FOR THEIR FLEDGLING HOME - INCLUDING A FEATURE CEILING - WERE ENDLESSLY EXCITING
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Palm Springs eternal • A Victorian couple got the modern mid-century look they were after by adding a little Scandinavian style to their beach home
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TIMBER TOP • Letting loose with timber tones on their new build allowed a Sydney family to achieve the relaxed vibe they were hoping for
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CALL of the COAST • When a quieter life beckoned, this family left the city for a beachside home that’s simply perfect for them
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box clever • Cabinetry can make something out of nothing at all
surprise study • A 1970s house that the owners never expected to live in has become a stylish Sydney home concealing an expertly camouflaged work space
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change it up • Smart materials, fabulous fixtures and irresistible new finds to brighten your kitchen or bathroom
the great BIG (& small) BACKYARD guide
Let’s talk about decks... • Barry Du Bois has designed, built and offered his opinion on countless backyard decks over the years, but here’s the thing: it’s very easy to get them wrong, he says. Here’s why:
how to care for your deck • Good maintenance is all about proper protection. Take a look at these products from Cabot’s, DeWalt and DuraLife
shine right • Make better use of your backyard by illuminating it lightly rather than brightly
splash down • Creating or refurbishing your own body of water isn’t a cheap exercise so get it right with foot-friendly pool pavers
paving the way • Our panel of experts share their knowledge of what’s hot in outdoor pavers
in good company • Short on entertaining space? Take it outside. Here’s cheers to setting up your garden, deck or balcony for sensational summer get-togethers
cover look • How best to shade and protect your outdoor areas? Matthew Walsh, managing director of Tuiss Blinds Online, explains
I’VE ALWAYS WANTED... an outdoor kitchen • It’s easier than ever...