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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our experts • This issue, we’ve assembled a panel of insiders to provide the soundest renovation advice. Meet the team!

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striped linen • Lines can take you in all sorts of directions. Go solo or layer as many as possible

graphic plates • It’s the era of the fabulous plate. Use one to add colour, humour and fun to your table

tropical • Keep the holiday spirit going all year round with lively prints and equatorial colours

red & pink • From first blush to hot stuff, summer’s happiest shades join forces for maximum appeal

desk & table lamp • Work your design skills with one of these practical study sets – bound to please kids of all ages

cult classic • Each of these handy side tables offers eye-catching form and attention-grabbing style

pretty smart • Blending your personal style with home tech has always been a challenge – until now

FUTURE CLASSICS • Our pick of the latest integrated products

what I know... • Twelve design and style insiders reveal their best tips for renovating, choosing furniture – and even setting a table

heimur • Self-taught furniture maker Nathan Lawrence believes in creative company and time to workshop

creative spaces • Whether you’re based in an office, a co-working space or your own home, well-considered design can supercharge your productivity. Here are three hard-working examples

the originals • Interiors editor Deborah Bibby has a passion for the great Australian shack and shares a few favourites in her first book — a celebration of simple yet special holiday homes in beautiful places

beyond amazing • Every transition space needs lovely things to look at

the Med set • This season’s best-laid tables, most coveted cushions and low-key accessories all have one thing in common — a strong Mediterranean influence and an earthy finish

MODERNIST SENSIBILITY • A DESIGN EXPERT TRUSTED HER INSTINCTS WHEN IT CAME TO THE CREATIVE REINVENTION OF HER MID-CENTURY SYDNEY HOME

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Inside Out expert advice • John Hoogendoorn, creative design manager of Phoenix Tapware, on water-saving products

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set in stone • A solid effort has resulted in a spectacular home that encompasses space, texture and awe-inspiring views of the Victorian countryside

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Inside Out expert advice • Mark Elmore, general manager of design at Fisher & Paykel, on the benefits of integrated appliances

the low down • By digging down, a Brisbane couple transformed their modest worker’s cottage into a spacious family home – without compromising any of its original character. Then, for the second time, they received an offer they couldn’t refuse...

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Inside Out expert advice • Nicole Canty, product manager for Choices Flooring, lays out the best family-friendly flooring option

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PERFECTLY IMPERFECT • Moving to a rundown Italian farmhouse brought all the creative inspiration a Belgian ceramicist needed

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LESSONS LEARNT

relaxed fit • Benefiting from both an Art Deco heritage and a chic beachside location, this charming apartment was revitalised to counter-balance a contemporary corporate lifestyle

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Theresa Chan’s tips for decorating an apartment like this

Inside Out expert advice • David...