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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concreative • Matthew Touma was in Canada on a snowboarding trip when he started to look at concrete in an entirely new way

intelligent thrifting • This new approach to blending old and new is all about decorating stylishly and sustainably. Interiors expert Deborah Bibby opens the door to this smart way of thinking

candy • Lolly-coloured statement pieces that sweeten the mood

burnt sienna • Warm autumnal tones to keep you grounded all year

golden • A delicate balance between aesthetics and functionality defines this duo’s solid success

at my table • The biggest trend in global interiors is the art of tablescaping – the creation of your own abundant, exquisitely set and insouciantly mismatched table. We invited three of our favourite entertaining aficionados – Alyce Tran, Pip Vassett and Victoria Collison – to share their tabletop styles and sources

raw power • A renovated Sydney semi enjoys the full designer treatment

MEMORY LANE • Chloe Matters transformed her small Sydney semi into a gorgeous family home by trawling through some very personal design references and literally plastering them on the walls

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Chloe’s kitchen design tips

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VIEW FROM THE TOP • Built with hard-wearing materials and boasting plenty of room to relax and entertain, this new home near a golf course in Brisbane suits its young family to a tee

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LESSONS LEARNT

TEAM EFFORT • Collaboration got this new build on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula off the ground in a spectacular way and the result attracted attention from the other side of the world

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lessons learnt

the great divide • This revived modernist home in Perth has entirely separate private and social spaces so the owners can party like it’s 1960 without waking the kids

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ORIGINAL SPIN • An architect’s decision to restore – but not renovate – her 60-year-old home in South Africa offers a valuable lesson in the power of longevity

LESSONS LEARNT

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RENOVATE

fresh ink • Preserving the hallmarks of this Ballarat home while updating it to modern standards has rewritten its future

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tale of 3 bathrooms BUDGET TO LUXE • Have a bathroom ready for a refresh and not sure how much to spend? Here’s how to do an affordable update, a mid-range makeover and an extensive redesign

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PROJECT LAUNCH • Take a considered approach to renovating and you could land a spa-style bathroom at home, writes Shannon Vos

colour theory • Julia Green of style destination Greenhouse Interiors shares her quick and easy tips for going bold in the bathroom

BATHROOM TAPWARE • From temperature control and water flow to aesthetic elevation, taps can bring a unique sense of luxury to your wet areas

CLEAN BREAK • Ready for your dream laundry? Eight industry experts reveal how they created these beautiful designs — all trend-driven but tireless and practical yet polished

GOLDEN RULES OF GREAT LAUNDRIES • The BuildHer team share their tried-and-tested tips for wash spaces that perform well in form and...