Christine Tang is a third year student at the University of New South Wales, studying Media and Design. She is interning at Interiors Addict as part of her degree.
It all started with a trip back to Greece three years ago. Stylist Olga Lewis was sourcing for products she could bring back to Australia when the idea for her decor business came about. Born from an appreciation of her own Greek heritage, Mercer & Lewis aims to bring a classical touch to modern interiors with its range of decorative alabaster busts.
Ancient Greece produced some of the most famous sculptures the world has ever seen. Having spent her formative years in Athens, Olga understood the far-reaching appeal of Greek history and ancient mythology. Despite moving to Sydney later on, her love for the unique charm of age and antiquity remained.
The busts, from Aphrodite and Apollo to Hermes and Hygeia, are the first of their kind in Australia and they’ve been well received. They’ve been featured in glossy magazines, used by big names like stylist Steve Cordony, and they sit in all styles of homes around the country, from traditional to contemporary. Rather than being made from plaster or marble, they’re crafted from smooth alabaster.
“The inquisitive and mysterious appeal of Greek mythology and ancient times inspired us to curate a range of pieces that are deliberately timeless,” Olga says. “Our handcrafted pieces are designed to provoke thought as well as compliment their surroundings. It helps when I love the aesthetic and story behind the pieces.”
Mercer & Lewis also import limited runs of ancient Amphora Pottery and Olga would eventually love to add life-size statues to the collection. Coming from an interior design background, she has worked in both homewares and fashion and now juggles the brand with her work as an interior stylist.
With the pieces working in any style of home, her ideal customer is someone who “appreciates classical, timeless sculptures and artefacts”. “Whether you place your bust on a sideboard, plinth, fire mantle or bookshelf, it will bring an instant, elegant sophistication and classical touch to any room.”
Styling: Olga Lewis
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Jessica Nguyen’s adaptation of the iconic French dish coq au vin, where chicken is braised in red wine with onion and mushrooms, is perfect for a winter dinner party or a date night in. Recipe created exclusively for Tussock Jumper Wines.
Begin by heating a large pan and adding in the pancetta to render out the fat to cook with. Use a pan that is big enough to fit the meat along the bottom of the pan and that has no plastic handles as you will need to cook this in the oven after. A shallow cast iron casserole pan works best for this kind of recipe. Cook on medium for about 8 minutes or until golden and crispy and most of the fat has rendered out.
Whilst waiting for the pancetta to render, peel and prepare your onions. If you have baby onions (which is what Julia Child calls for in her traditional recipe) peel and keep them whole. If you have medium or large onions, peel and quarter them.
Remove the pancetta from the pan using a slotted spoon.
Reheat the same pan, add a teaspoon of butter and once melted, add in the onions and brown on medium for 5 minutes. Stir them to make sure they brown evenly.
Then add your mushrooms and continue to cook them with the onions for another 5 minutes. During the 5 minutes you’ll notice your mushrooms soak up all the moisture in the pan but after a few minutes they will release the moisture and sweat back out. Make sure you cook them to this point.
Remove both onions and mushrooms from the pan using a slotted spoon, we will add these back in later.
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Reheat your pan and add some olive oil or butter back into the pan if your pan looks a bit dry. Now its time to brown your chicken. Place your chicken pieces skin side down and cook in the pan on high heat for a few minutes until browned. Make sure to not overcrowd your pan, cooking in 2 batches otherwise your chicken will steam rather than brown. Flip your chicken and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side until browed. Once all your chicken is browned on all sides, place all chicken pieces into the pan.
Now we deglaze and flambé! Pour your brandy over the chicken into the pan and light chicken with a lighter. The chicken will flame for 2 minutes and once the flames dies out it means your alcohol has cooked off.
Now add in your Tussock Jumper red wine! Pour at least ¾ of the bottle of the Tussock Jumper Pinot Noir into the pan. Half of your chicken should be submerged in the wine. Now add in your chicken stock until the chicken is submerged.
Bring the pan to the boil and add in your bay leaves, stir in your finely minced garlic. Once your sauce is boiling, lower to a simmer. Add and mix in your tomato paste and then add in your thyme leaves. I like to turn my thyme into a ‘Bouquet Garni’ which is French for ‘garnished bouquet’. You simply tie your thyme into a bundle using cooking string which makes it easier to fish out of the sauce at the end.
Finally add back in half of the pancetta into the pan. Place the lid onto the pan and cook in the oven for 45 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
Take your pan out of the oven after 20 minutes and add in your onions you browned before. At this point your sauce should look less purple/red and now more orangey brown in colour. Place it back into the oven to continue cooking.
At the 35 minute mark, take your pan out of the oven, stir in the mushrooms and place back into the oven with the lid for the last part of the cook.
Whilst waiting for it to finish cooking, prepare your Beurre Manie, which is a simple paste of equal parts flour and butter and the traditional French method to thicken soups and stews.
After 45 minutes, check on your chicken. Once it is tender and pulling away from the bone easily, it’s ready to take out.
Place your pan back onto the stove with the heat on low. Remove your thyme bouquet and now stir in your beaurre manie. You’ll notice after 2 minutes your sauce will thicken and easily coat the back of your spoon.
You can serve hot and immediately with some finely chopped parsley sprinkled on top with crusty bread and some vegetable sides. Alternatively, you can make this ahead of time the day before because like all stews, this one tastes even better the next day which makes it a great dinner party dish! Finally, pour the remaining glass of Tussock Jumper Pinot Noir from the bottle and enjoy with your Coq au Vin.
Serving suggestions and recommended sides
Serve with crusty bread to mop up the sauce or mound the casserole on top of rice or a thick pasta like pappardelle.
Serve with vegetable sides such as glazed carrots, steamed green beans and roasted or mashed potatoes.
Enjoy with a glass of Tussock Jumper Pinot Noir.
Melbourne home cook Jessica Nguyen adapted this recipe from Julia Child’s original recipe in ‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking’.
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A humble beachside restoration in the Gold Coast suburbs has been awarded the 2020 Australian House of the Year. Chosen by a panel of industry experts, Cantala Avenue House by ME is a modest home, rich in thought and consideration.
The house is significant in the way it evolves the idea of an antipodean coastal home. With strong considerations towards sustainability and affordability, it rejoices in the idea of simplicity with a design that mirrors the no-fuss nature of the Australian home.
Celebrating their 10th year, the Houses Awards have set a benchmark of excellence in Australian residential architecture. Seeking to uncover emerging talent and celebrate the industry’s leading designers, the Awards recognise the ability to challenge architectural norms and explore the true meaning of “home”.
Within the broader context of the world’s current challenges, Cantala Avenue House teaches us to reflect on what is truly important and what we really need to live well. “Architect Matthew Eagle has solved ordinary design problems in an extraordinary way, reconsidered the suburban status quo and pushed boundaries, literally and figuratively, all within a reasonable budget.” said the jury.
Matthew himself says: “The existing dwelling is extruded to the east and north establishing a private north-facing courtyard and re-engaging the public components of the dwelling with the street and wider neighbourhood. Planted courtyards permeate the plan providing access to light, ventilation and nature.”
The home champions the capacity for modest residential architecture to significantly impact the way we live in Australia. Despite being sited within an unremarkable yet incredibly familiar suburban context, this alteration and addition of a ramshackle 1970s-era house offers its neighbourhood a welcoming communal space.
The new brickwork entry sequence, planting and seating under a mature poinciana tree presents a skilful navigation of the balance between public and private spaces, with the public zones of the home being pushed to the street edge. The experience of the dwelling is expanded to encompass the street, demonstrating how design interventions can genuinely build community and neighbourhood.
The jury said the house is a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional beach shack – carefully avoiding replication, it is a playful and refreshing reinvention. It has civic respect, yet individualism. Standard or everyday materials and accessories, and the reuse of the existing structural systems, reveal the architect’s masterful ability to create architecture where it might otherwise not exist.
Equal priority has been given to indoor and outdoor spaces, appropriately embracing the subtropical climate. Both the existing plan and the new addition are punctuated with planted courtyards to maximise natural light and ventilation while minimising heat from the harsh western sun.
Presented by Houses magazine, the House Awards is an annual program celebrating Australia’s best residential projects.
Architecture Media’s Katelin Butler said, that in her decade-long standing, there has been an undoubted evolution in Australian residential architecture as well as an emergence of a distinctly Australian design sensibility that responds to our climate and specific social culture.
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Inspired by craftsmanship, raw materials, timeless interiors and rewarding partnerships with local designers and artisans, Atley.co was born from a desire to handcraft modern heirlooms, similar to those held dear by previous generations. Partners in life and business, Lisa and Terry Whittle create a range of beautiful items including homewares, art, baby goods and ceramics.
Their business came about after a trip to Europe in 2017 sparked a fire within the couple. “While travelling, we had the privilege of meeting passionate artisans in different towns who were using centuries-old techniques to create unique handmade pieces. We were immediately taken back to stories of our grandfathers and their fathers.”
The idea of harnessing this beautiful concept at home in Australia inspired the pair to take a leap of faith and create something special with local artisans. Their products are many and varied from magazine racks to art prints, decor objects to plant hangers, leather tissue box covers and personalised ceramic egg cups!
The Atley.co team believe there is magic in everyday objects and their functionality. Each of their pieces holds a unique history, soul and heart, and the duo love being a part of the entire process, from designing to creating to manufacturing.
Lisa says: “We have been fortunate enough in our first 12 months, to develop incredible relationships in the industry and gain experience working with insanely talented interior designers, photographers, leading Australian stylists and editors. As well as the opportunity to work with incredible brands and, more importantly, the creatives behind them.”
The desire to create products that add heart, character and happiness to everyday life, is reflected in every piece. “Today more than ever, it’s important to stick to why we are here in the first place; to consciously create beautiful, functional, locally made artisan pieces that can be enjoyed not only now, in a world of ever-changing trends, but pieces that will be treasured beyond a season, enhancing and adding joy to our lives now and in many years to come.”
Styling: Villa Styling | Image: Louise Roche
Their favourite piece is their magazine rack side table. Made from a combination of leather and oak, it is truly a functional and timeless piece. Lisa also recommends the popular ceramic connection rings that were designed and made in collaboration with local ceramicist Kaz Morton. “They’re so simple and beautiful, a celebration of the true value of human connection.”
Image: Zoe Conroy | Zoe Interiors
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Change never looked (or smelled) so good, with the launch of an Australian-first range of tablet-based cleaning supplies which you add to warm tap water in any spray bottle. Launched this Plastic Free July, the idea is to disrupt the industry by putting an end to cleaning sprays in single-use bottles.
Multi-purpose and glass cleaning tablets simply dissolve in 300ml of warm water in CHANGE’s reusable spray bottles or any empty spray bottle you have at home. The idea’s so simple and brilliant, you’ve got to wonder why nobody’s done it before!
As well as the multi-purpose and glass cleaning tablets, there’s a deep cleanse tablet for water bottles, as well as a lavender scented washing machine cleaner tablet which you simply throw in on an empty wash cycle. They’re great value too, with multi-packs of four at $7.95 or eight at $12.95 (that’s less than $1.65 per bottle of spray cleaner).
“Single-use plastic is slowly suffocating our planet, with the average Australian using up to 130kg of plastic per year and only 12% of that being recycled,” says CHANGE founder Simon Karlik.
He has already spent more than a decade disrupting the market with products designed to eliminate single use plastic through sister company Cheeki – the first company to introduce stainless steel water bottles to Australia.
Multi-purpose tablet dissolving in water
Although Simon believes Australians are fundamentally concerned about protecting the environment, there is a lack of easy-to-use cleaning products that are affordable, effective and dramatically reduce the excessive waste of single-use plastic.
After 18 months of research and product testing, CHANGE is proud to launch Australia’s first range of dissolvable tablets to meet a range of cleaning needs. “We really hope this sparks a change across the industry,” Simon says.
“This is quite simply a smarter way to clean that bypasses the current model which involves basically buying a lot of water and then discarding the bottle and trigger head after just one use,” says Simon.
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Travel and lifestyle photographer Christie Moore, has launched a new print collection after returning from living overseas. The photographic prints came to life quite organically after returning to Sydney from Paris.
Christie spent blissful sun-kissed afternoons strolling along the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk where she began seeing her hometown coastline through a whole new lens. “I experienced a new-found connection to my city and wanted to represent the connection of people to places in a tangible way,” she says.
“What sets this collection apart is that it was curated with fellow travellers and adventure seekers in mind. Focusing on storytelling, connection and adventure, each piece is a tangible dose of ‘vitamin sea’ and encapsulates the Sydney lifestyle loved by locals, expats and tourists alike. A limited edition momento for those who want their spaces to tell their story.”
Christie grew up in Forster on the NSW mid-north coast and moved to Sydney in her teenage years, always maintaining a strong connection to the sea.
Available in four sizes, Christie’s works are printed with archival inks on 310gsm matt rag paper stock with a white border. The limited editions are hand signed and numbered with free shipping Australia wide. Prices start at $139.
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European Modernism includes a wide range of experimental trends that characterised the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th. Tamara’s love for it is evident in her bold and fun creations, evoking the peace, love and music of Mid Century Modernism. “It’s the simple lines, the warm timber, the craftsmanship, and most importantly the beauty and function at the same time,” Tamara says.
This love is also reflected in Tamara’s own personal aesthetic and home. “For those that know me, they know that I live and breathe the style of my brand. It’s not about a trend for me, I have always (and hopefully will always) appreciate the bygone era of the 60s-to-80s. My own home is like stepping back into a time-warp, filled with Mid Century furniture and decor, exposed brick, slate floors, wall hangings, and lots of warm, earthy tones.”
Her creative process is similarly inspired by the things she sees and observes as a freelance stylist and visual merchandiser, constantly saving images of all sorts of objects, textures, images of interiors and colour combinations. Her mix of materials and textures result in simple and beautiful creations that emphasises her pure design approach. “I just design what I love – I’m grateful that other people love it too.”
Supporting Australian production and local manufacturers remains at the heart of Retro Print Revival’s ethos. Since day one, using local suppliers has been at the forefront of Tamara’s business. “Not only does it minimise our environmental impact, but it supports other local creators and businesses. It means the people that buy a RPR product can know they are not just supporting me, but seven other Australian businesses. The pieces are of high quality. I look over every single component and make sure it’s made to the best standard, ensuring they’ll be in homes for many years to come.”
With the explosive popularity of houseplants recently, Tamara says there’s also been an increased demand for planters “Beyond the health benefits of indoor plants, such as reducing stress, and filtering air, it’s refreshing having plants in your home. You can’t go past a great planter housing your favourite houseplant, it’s like giving them their own home.”
And when it comes to lamps, she says their role as decor in homes is sometimes overlooked, with the use and placement of your lighting playing a lead role in how you feel. “I’m a big fan of moving lamps around from time to time to create a whole new look. Remember lamps aren’t just there to look pretty, they’re another light source and can add a sense of warmth and ambience with the flick of a switch.”
Retro Print Revival release a new range yearly, generally consisting of one or two lamp designs, as well as new fabrics and planters. This year, Tamara is exploring the design of a pendant light but her current favourite piece, the Athena lamp, was released last year and named after her third niece! “I love the unique shape and earthy glazes. I had an accidental surprise recently where my ceramicist glazed some in black by accident, and they have proven to be really popular, so I will now be keeping the Athenas in matte black as part of the range.”
Abstract artist and Reiki Master Jo Carroll, previously had a successful career in advertising, and only became serious about painting in late 2016. Jo’s desire to become an artist is one of her earliest childhood memories. Despite being discouraged rather than encouraged, she finally gave into this powerful urge when she became attuned to Reiki (a Japanese relaxation technique based on the notion that an unseen life force energy flows through us) and her creative energy came bursting forth in a way she’d never experienced before.
Artist Jo Carroll with one of her works
Melbourne-based Jo describes art as one of the greatest forms of self-expression where she can allow herself to be guided by the energy within and create from nothing. The practice of Reiki enabled her to find her inner happiness and focus on what’s truly important: “For me, it’s a wonderful way to meditate and let go of the conscious side of the brain. It’s probably the only time that I’m able to switch off and just be.”
Peacefulness, limited edition canvas print
Her serene colourscapes are not made from conscious choices but from an absolute trust in her body and mind to connect with the paint and canvas to create something beautiful. This is a huge departure from Jo’s background in advertising, where a tight brief is essential to a successful campaign. Although it may seem like a daunting task to face a blank canvas with numerous colour choices, Jo says: “The moment I try to control things is usually when I lose control and nothing works harmoniously. It’s a good reminder to always trust my intuition. It never fails me.”
Emerge, limited edition print on canvas
Despite the short period of time, and initially juggling full-time work and a third pregnancy, Jo’s artistic career has taken off. It took her two to three years of painting most days of the week to define and redefine her style into where it is today.
“People really underestimate how long it takes to find a unique style that is authentic to you as an artist. I think my style has always been there, mixed up with a range of other styles that I’ve played with over the years.” She adds: “When you love doing something so much, it doesn’t feel like hard work at all.”
After finding her style and putting all her trust in her intuition, Jo hasn’t hit a creative block since. “I actually have two different styles that I paint in. One is definitely dominating at the moment and I seem to like blue more than any other colour (laughing), but I’m looking to give the other style some love again soon and see where that takes me.”
Rainy Parade, 2019 original artwork
As an abstract artist, Jo has a connection and dialogue with her work that lets her know when a piece is done. She describes this process as “a bit kooky” but when it’s time to step back and part ways, the artwork lets her know.
Jo believes in her own creativity and tends not to spend too much time studying art in detail. “I believe that our creativity can be heavily influenced by what we’re exposed to. Images are very powerful things, so I don’t want to be distracted from my own path.” However, there are many artists Jo greatly admires. “My dream is to move to a home with an abundance of walls and open spaces suitable for large scale paintings and sculptures by Australian artists.”
Jo is now selling prints of her original work for the very first time, making it more affordable and accessible to all. They are available as high quality, limited edition prints on canvas, framed in oak, exclusively through The Interiors Assembly. Prices start at $770 inclusive of framing and shipping within Australia.
Who doesn’t love IKEA’s budget-friendly, simple, timeless designs? But sometimes you’d like your piece to look a little less mainstream. Well, we have some great news! There are plenty of brands in Australia (and shipping here from overseas), who offer clever accessories to hack your IKEA favourite into something truly unique and much more expensive-looking.
An IKEA Besta unit hacked by @saltyinteriors with Pretty Pegs’ brass knobs and Elsie adjustable legs
From doors, drawer fronts and sofa slip covers, to decorative panels, legs and handles, we’ve done the legwork and rounded them all up for you here. Some are designed purely for IKEA products and others can be used to customise different furniture too.
An IKEA Söderhamn sofa with Bemz covers and replacement legs, by Coco Lapine Design
Ren Studio
Based in Brisbane, Ren Studio make affordable doors and drawer fronts for IKEA’s Metod, Pax and Besta collections. They also offer a range of cover panels that can be used to create custom kitchen islands and bulkheads.
There’s a choice of four finishes (plywood, supermatte, renwood and customcoat) with a large range of colour choices as well as four door profiles that accommodate both modern and classic styles.
Cover panels and plinths using the Dot door profile on an IKEA Metod kitchen
Their lead time is around six weeks.
Timbermill
Timbermill is a Sydney timber furniture company founded in 2013. They recently launched a new sub brand doors&drawers, offering hand-crafted solid timber fronts for IKEA Metod cabinets and drawers, at a fraction of the price of a 100% solid timber kitchen. They’re even offering our readers 15% off until the end of July 2020 with the code interiorsaddict.
Timber fronts in the Recycled Harwood finish on IKEA’s Metod
You might want just your upper cabinets to have timber fronts, or for just your cover panels to be timber. Lead time is around four-to-six weeks and they’re currently only delivering to NSW.
A combination of doors&drawers’ Birch Plywood and IKEA White
Superfront
Based in Stockholm, Superfront have some of the coolest IKEA-specific products we’ve seen. Sadly they only ship their handles and legs to Australia (not their fronts, sides and tops), but the website is a great place for inspiration nonetheless.
Captains Grannie Pink/Copper Legs
And they do have one of the best selections of IKEA-specific replacement legs; definitely worth the import!
Golden/Super White sideboards with Mini Balls handles and Big Balls legs on IKEA Besta
Illusion sideboards, Wire handles and Slender High legs on IKEA Besta
Legheads
Legheads is an Australian company with a small but colourful and affordable range of replacement legs for IKEA and other furniture.
Pretty Pegs
A Swedish company that ships worldwide, Pretty Pegs offer a large range of stylish legs, knobs and self-adhesive fronts to add extra va-va-voom to the bestselling IKEA Besta range.
Their front covers are super thin, self-adhesive wooden layers that you stick onto your existing IKEA Besta doors, without the need to actually replace them.
Bemz
Bemz is a Swedish company shipping worldwide, creating custom slipcovers for IKEA couches using high-end fabrics as well as a range of furniture legs, allowing you to transform your sofa beyond recognition!
IKEA Kivik sofa in a teal velvet cover
Whether you want to take a basic new IKEA piece next level, or give an old and tired one a new lease of life, this is an excellent solution.
IKEA Söderhamn sofa in a loose-fit linen cover
Machine washable and sewn to order with a three-year guarantee, Bemz produce covers for a huge range of IKEA sofas, armchairs and bed frames, with countless styles, fabrics and colours to choose from. Prices start from under $200 for a two-seater sofa cover. There’s even free shipping on orders over $150.
IKEA Stocksund sofa in a navy velvet cover
Their range of replacement legs starts at $9 each.
A BEMZ Kastell leg
Comfort Works
Comfort Works is an Australian company that custom makes slipcovers by hand for sofas and armchairs from various furniture brands. Expect to pay from around $300 for a two-seater sofa cover.
A Comfort Works Urban slip cover on an IKEA Stocksund sofa
They also make covers for Pottery Barn sofas and can even do made-to-measure.
Personalised and functional, their slipcovers even provide the option of adding a built-in USB port and wireless charger that can transform your sofa into a charging station.
Comfort Works have the option to turn your sofa into a phone charging station!
They ship free worldwide and have made it their personal mission to continuously upcycle and not waste in their design process.
A Comfort Works cover on an IKEA Brathult sofa
Lux Hax
Australian designed and made, Lux Hax creates overlay panels that perfectly fit and customise popular flatpack pieces from IKEA, including the Hemnes, Besta, Malm and Kallax ranges.
Our contributor Kathryn Bamford transformed her IKEA Malm bedsides with Lux Hax stick-on panels and some fancy new handles
Lux Hax’s Styl-Panels are as simple as it gets: easy peel-and-stick panels that can give you numerous, unique combinations when paired with new handles and/or legs. They also sell a variety of handles as well as overlays to hack Kmart’s popular $40 Arch Mirror.
House of Bamboo
House of Bamboo’s rattan webbing sheet is a great furniture hacking solution. We love this recent DIY project from Adore Home Magazine editor Loni Parker, who used the sheets with an IKEA Ivar cabinet painted white.
Some places to buy replacement handles, knobs and hooks online
LO&CO
LO&CO is a design-conscious Australian brand that creates beautiful, architectural hardware.
T-Plate Pull handles in Brass
Hepburn Hardware
Hepburn Hardware aim to design and provide Australian-made hardware that is both high in quality and different from what’s on the market.
Halifax Hooded Cup Pull in Burnished Brass and Bronte Knob in Burnished Brass
igrab
Igrab.com.au is a Sydney-based online handles and knobs store established in 2012, designed for those who are looking for handles and knobs for their homes or a renovation option.
Contemporary Kitchen handles in Matt Black
Reader Janika Dias from Mood Collective hacked her IKEA Pax wardrobes (Grimo door) with brass-look pulls from igrab
The Block Shop
The Block Shop has a great range of hooks and handles for furniture and walls!
We hope this roundup has inspired you and we’d love you to tell us about any other suppliers we might have missed!
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Being in isolation for nearly three months has been tough both mentally and physically, and for some of us, it is showing in our home environment as well! Isolation has pushed many of us to our limits as we remain confined to our houses, picking up unhealthy lifestyle choices or bad habits such as hoarding. Professional organiser Jo Carmichael, shares some tips on how to declutter our homes and breathe some fresh air back into our lives!
The hoarding must stop
During the lockdown period, we’ve seen people being influenced and edged on by one other, partaking in behaviour like bulk buying hand sanitiser and toilet paper. People were buying things like they would never see them again. Coming out of isolation, it is evident that keeping stock to a minimum is enough. Save space and storage areas around your home by only having what you need.
One room at a time
Start slowly and working your way around the house one room at a time. Start with one room a day or maybe even a week. Taking on too much at once can be overwhelming and demotivate your commitment to downsizing the clutter. Remember the rule: if you haven’t used it in six-to-12 months, get rid of it!
Key areas to target
Make sure you target areas such as the linen cupboard or pantry as these are key areas that seem to hold a lot of junk. Old sheets and blankets can accumulate over the years and it’s important to know that you only need two alternating sets per bed. The pantry can be home to a whole collection of junk that has stocked up over time, especially throughout this isolation period. Always check expiry dates and be sure to buy only what you need.
Working from home
How do you stop your working-from-home stuff from taking over? You may have been working from the kitchen bench or the dining table, whilst another family member was working from the bedroom. Now is the time to sort through your work-related items, and ensure they can be packed away somewhere at the end of the work day, so real home time is reinstated.
Keep your kitchen clean
We have been preparing meals and eating more at home these last few months. Kitchen benches are overloaded with leftover containers and other household items. To refresh your home, clear the benches and wipe them clean. Put items away into a pantry or cupboard rather than leaving them out. Clear benches are much more calming and less distracting, especially when you are spending most of your time in the house.
-Jo Carmichael is a decluttering specialist from All Sorted Out, a professional organising company that works with real estate agents and property stylists to declutter homes in preparation for sale.
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Open House Melbourne is usually a chance for people to step inside buildings not ordinarily open to the public. But in a funny way, Covid forcing it to go virtual for the first time ever, is opening it up to many more (online) visitors.
The 13th Open House Melbourne will liven up the month of July with a schedule of free design and architecture events. The future of the city will be considered across a range of talks and discussions with a special focus on the environmental impacts of design decisions and architectural responses to creating COVID-safe spaces.
This year’s festival will embrace immersive technologies to capture Melbourne’s iconic buildings through cutting-edge VR as well as livestreamed footage led by some of the city’s renowned architects and designers. For the first time, visitors will be able to skip the queues and not worry about booked out tours to their favourite sites around town. The full building list and access to virtual tours will launch online next week, on Thursday 16 July, and be available until the end of August.
The program of virtual tours will now allow ample time to explore Australia’s most liveable city from the comfort of home. In addition to virtual tours, the annual weekend of live events set for 25 and 26 July will host a series of digital experiences including live tours, panels, architect Q&As and performances from the musicians selected to take over five Open House Melbourne sites as part of the MERGE program.
With over 50 virtual building tours, and engaging digital content from many more significant locations, the 2020 highlights include:
Trades Hall
Aptly named the “People’s Palace”, Trades Hall is one of the most historic buildings in Melbourne that was built on the back of the struggle for the eight-hour day. The complex is a series of 10 buildings built between 1874 and 1963 and is the oldest continuously active union building in the world.
Collingwood Yards
Across three buildings and 6,500 square metres, the historic site has been reinvented as an affordable, open and connected space tenanted by artists, arts organisations, hospitality and retail. This collaboration with Open House Melbourne is an early opportunity for the public to experience the transformed spaces digitally – walk the hallways, discover the 20th century history of the site through archival footage and documentation, and meet the current tenants who now call Collingwood Yards home.
Parliament House
Step inside Victoria’s iconic Parliament House and explore one of Australia’s oldest and most architecturally distinguished public buildings. As part of the festival, Facebook Live events will encapsulate never before seen experiences of the building including the lowering of the grand chandelier in Queens Hall and access to the roof overlooking Spring Street and where Members of Parliament work.
Citylink Traffic Control Room
For the very first time, the public will be able to peer into one of the city’s busiest traffic control rooms digitally, and navigate the Citylink TCR via 3D mapping and a virtual tour led by Transurban’s Operations Lead, Brad Collis.
Lyon Housemuseum
Blurring the lines between art and architecture, the suburban spectacle that is Lyon Housemuseum in Kew, will be a building highlight for many design and contemporary art lovers alike. The unique home property that doubles as a private museum was designed by celebrated architect Corbett Lyon and his wife Yueji Lyon, who was instrumental in establishing the public extension of the Housemuseum gallery that opened in 2019. Open House audiences will receive a digital view inside the home restoration while catching a glimpse of the family’s expansive art collection.
Open House Melbourne is an independent organisation that fosters public appreciation for architecture and public engagement in design in the built environment.
Award-winning interior designer Greg Natale has announced a second Axminster carpet collaboration with Designer Rugs, an evolution of the original collection launched in 2014.
Perfect for both classic and modern interiors, Greg’s new direction takes a creative broad sweep in its exploration of nostalgic influences, scaled-up patterning and vibrant multicolour combinations.
So, is patterned carpet cool again? Designer Rugs’ Christine MacDonald says yes: “We’ve definitely noticed an increase in demand for patterned carpet, and the advancements in Axminster carpet weaving have definitely had an impact. Small repeats and pixelated, boxy patterns are a thing of the past – organic designs and soft textural designs are much more achievable with today’s technology.
“Maximalism is definitely also on the rise – carefully curating mixed patterns can create a bold and surprisingly sophisticated look. Greg Natale is the perfect example of masterful pattern mixing, and using patterned carpet in a modern way.”
Presenting eight brand new designs, the collection is suited to both commercial and residential use thanks to its range of motifs and diversity of colours.
Greg says:“Conceiving this family of carpets was a really enjoyable process. I set out wanting each of them to present their own distinct personality and set themselves apart from the next, so I have assembled an energetic pastiche of colours and patterns that I can already see being used in contemporary to classical spaces.”
Christine says Axminster has a lot of advantages over other types of carpet. “One of the main reasons we love it is its versatility from a design perspective. Unlike other carpet types, Axminster allows you to create complex designs with great precision, creating limitless opportunities. You can also use up to 16 colours in a single carpet design, tailoring the design to perfectly suit your space.”
The high wool content carpet is also super durable, which is why it’s so often used in high end hotels. “You can expect this carpet to last! The ability to create detailed line-work is also very practical for hiding dirt and stains, much better than a plain coloured carpet would.”
Embracing the capabilities of Designer Rugs’ renowned in-house design and production teams, this collection also extends the potential for the customer with the possibility of customisation in pattern repeat, colour ways and scaling.
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Perfect for the cooler days to come, this mushroom number by Miguel Maestre is easy to make and delicious to eat! Created in collaboration with Australian Mushrooms.
Serves 2-3
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt flakes
Flour for dusting
250g Swiss brown and button mushrooms, chopped in quarters
10 sage leaves
2 tbsp toasted pinenuts (optional)
1/2 lemon
50g butter
Grated Parmesan
Method
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Poke a few holes in the sweet potatoes with a fork, and then bake them for at least 1 hour on a bed of rock salt in the oven until they are tender and the skin starts to look wrinkly.
While the potato is still warm, peel the skin away from the flesh and set aside to cool slightly.
If you have a potato ricer, put the sweet potatoes through this. Otherwise you can use a fine sieve and push the potato through with a ladle or wooden spoon.
Place the flour on a board, or your kitchen bench. Make a well in the centre and add the riced / sieved sweet potatoes to the well. Season with salt and pepper.
Using your hands, work the sweet potato into the flour until it’s fully combined. You don’t want the dough to be sticky so keep adding flour gradually until you get a nice dry dough. This could take quite a bit of extra flour.
Once fully combined, roll the dough into a ball and cut it into 4 even pieces. Roll each piece into a long sausage, each about a finger in thickness.
Cut the rolls of dough into 2cm little pillows of gnocchi, and gently toss each piece into some flour on your work bench to ensure that it’s dry. At this point you could also use a gnocchi board or fork to press grooves into each piece of gnocchi to make it more professional looking but this is optional and tastes just as good without!
To cook the gnocchi, bring a large pot of water to the boil and add the salt. Blanch the sweet potato gnocchi in salted boiling water until they all float. Then drain, reserving a little of the cooking water.
In a large frying pan, over a high heat, add a splash of olive oil and a teaspoon of butter, add the quartered mushrooms and cook for a few minutes until golden. Spoon out the mushrooms into a bowl.
Using the same frying pan, add the cooked gnocchi and sear until crispy. Add the remaining butter, pine nuts, sage leaves and mushrooms you just set aside. Cook until the butter starts to burn.
Then add lemon juice and Parmesan and serve.
Tips
Putting the potatoes through a sieve or potato ricer is a vital step to making gnocchi, as this breaks down the starch!
If you make gnocchi often, a potato ricer is a fairly inexpensive kitchen tool that is handy to have.
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Being in lockdown for more than two months had many Australians looking to their bathrooms for some much needed spa-like sanctuary! With the colder months upon us, some interiors personalities share why they love a soak and their favourite bath designs.
Alisa and Lysandra – interior designers and former Block winners
“I love turning the lights out, lighting my candles, putting the salt in the bath, sitting back and relaxing with a glass of wine in hand, listening to my favourite business podcasts,” says Alisa.
Their favourite bath: The Kado Lussi Freestanding. “We used it in our Albert Park project and we’ve used it on The Block. It’s definitely our go-to bath.”
Bonnie, Lana and Erin – founders of Three Birds Renovations
“Our favourite thing about having a bath is that it’s so much more than just a practical way of getting clean. Done right (kids in bed!), it can be the ultimate indulgent form of relaxation. We love styling our bathrooms with a stool beside the bath so that there’s a handy spot for a gorgeous candle, a glass of wine and a laptop to catch up on Netflix,” they say.
Their favourite bath: The Posh Domaine Inset. “We recently used it in House 11 because it was a total lifesaver for us! It’s a small but deep bath, the perfect space-saving option when a bath is a non-negotiable.”
Tess and Luke – winners of The Block 2019
“My favourite thing about a bath is it’s your time to relax, unwind, read a book, have a wine and enjoy,” says Tess. “There is nothing more relaxing than jumping into a nice, warm bath, especially on a cold winter’s night,” adds Luke.
Their favourite bath: The Kado Neue. “We used it in our master en suite last year on The Block. It was really the focal point of the room and we absolutely love it.”
El’ise and Matt – The Block 2019 contestants
“We use our bath every single night for our children. It’s cost-effective and a time saver to be able to chuck them all in the bath together,” they say.
Their favourite bath: The Kado Lussi. “We used it twice on The Block, and that’s because of the soft curves. It’s nice and deep and it’s just a really beautiful looking bath. And it’s easy to clean.”
Mitch and Mark – The Block 2019 contestants
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“Now that we’re going into winter, nothing is more relaxing and warming than having a beautiful, hot bath to relax aching, tired muscles and feel rejuvenated,” they say.
Their favourite bath: LAUFEN’s Palomba. “We picked it for the en suite on The Block. That thing was deep, it was sloping, it was insane, and also a work of art. Favourite ever.”
Andy and Deb – The Block 2019 contestants
“What I love most about having a bath is closing the door, locking it, lighting a candle, some bubble bath, relaxing and waiting for someone to knock on the door and say: ‘what are you doing in there?'” jokes Deb.
Their favourite bath: The Kado Lussi. “We loved it so much that we had it in two of our bathrooms on The Block. It’s a beautiful matte white, very organic shape, natural sort of raw look which we love, and it really complemented everything else in our bathroom so well.”
– Reece Bathrooms is Australia’s largest plumbing and bathroom supplies business, committed to bathroom happiness, even in unusual times.
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A sofa is certainly a significant statement piece and usually a long-term investment in a home. A necessary combo of aesthetics, function and comfort, just how do you choose the perfect fit?
Interior designer Emma Taylor shares her tips on how to find the ideal couch for your living room.
Determining the shape
According to Emma, deciding on the shape and size of your couch all depends on how you use the room.
“If it is a designated theatre room with a wall-mounted TV on one wall and a space opposite, then a modular sofa or L-shaped sofa will be ideal, with lots of space for many bodies to sprawl. If it’s a living area where multi uses are required, such as conversation and TV viewing, then two or three-seater sofas opposite each other will be best.”
Advantages of each style
“Modular or sectional sofas are great for seating more people, with the chaise part creating a handy conversational space. They also give a more modern contemporary look. A two or three-seater sofa has a more classic appeal as they look super opposite each other adding symmetry to a room and a sense of definition to a layout,” Emma adds.
Fan favourites
“I do prefer a sofa or two sofas opposite each other and I really like a sofa and two fabulously comfortable occasional chairs sitting opposite.
“My preference is fabric: velvet, a wool felt or to be a really luxurious, cashmere wool blend. These are things that are warm and tactile to touch. In a warmer climate, consider using linen. I also love a buttoned sofa and piping is very elegant and timeless. A coloured sofa adds wow to a room, or you can keep it neutral and add some gorgeous cushions for personality.”
Mistakes to avoid
“Try before you buy!” Emma says. “A feather sofa looks so inviting and is heaven to sit on, however if you don’t like the messy, unplumped look of an already sat in sofa and you don’t want to constantly plump your sofa seats, you might want to consider foam seat cushions with feather back cushions.
“Don’t compromise on cost. Be prepared to spend some money and you’ll be rewarded with a sofa that lasts for years.”
Anchor it
Anchor your couch with a glorious rug as it defines the space and adds colour and texture. Whether it is a bold or muted palette, the rug will add that necessary foundation to amplify the couch in the space.
-Emma Taylor is senior interior designer for Henley, a leading home builder in Victoria with more than 30 years of experience in the Australian building industry.
A drab bathroom can be more depressing than a wet flannel, but with a few stylish touches, your bathroom could end up being the sexiest room in the house! The Block winners turned interior designers, Alisa and Lysandra Fraser, have designed some gorgeous bathroom sanctuaries – BUT they don’t forget to emphasise the important role that styling plays!
“You can have great fixtures, however if the space is being cluttered up with thread-bare towels, ugly bottles and wilting plants then what’s the point?” says Alisa. “Get the basics right but also don’t forget to polish the look for a really luxe feel.”
Albert Park project by Alisa and Lysandra Fraser
The reno queens share their top bathroom tips below:
A good layout is key
Make sure you nail the layout of your bathroom so the space is both functional and stylish. It is important to establish the purpose and the vision behind this space, and design other structural elements before picking the final features. Consider early on what’s at the top of your wish list – visual aesthetics, functionality or storage. It may well be that all three are important but understanding what you value more will help you design a bathroom that meets your needs.
Choose fancy design features
One way to “trick up” a bathroom is to invest in key design features that are sure to impress visually and will create a luxurious look. Bathrooms that aren’t particularly spacious crave more aesthetic attention in order to create a balanced illusion that enhances luxury and naturally diminishes the perceived lack of space. So feel free to make more ‘bespoke’ and ‘exclusive’ choices with tiles, gold tapware, decorative lighting, vanities and other fixtures.
Accessorise well for extra styling cred
The right styling with accessories can really bring out the luxury and complete the look. A bathroom won’t look complete without a few well-chosen items such as rolled up plush towels, soy candles with seductive fragrances and green foliage. Another tip is to choose a gorgeous hand wash in a nice bottle. We decided to create our own range, al.ive body, when we couldn’t find anything which fit the bill when styling houses. They’re a naturally derived hand/body wash and hand/body lotion, in a choice of three luxurious scents, that come in on-trend coloured bottles.
Make sure there’s good storage
Storage is one buzzword we can’t get enough of and is an essential aspect to consider when designing your bathroom. This is particular important if you are working with a smaller space – you don’t want to risk having your bathroom looking cluttered and messy! Rather than using plain mirrors, we love the addition of shallow storage mirror cabinets, which can be custom designed or ready to buy. This contemporary storage solution is the best way to keep vanity countertops seamless and clutter-free from cosmetics.
Take the stress out of your vanity
The bathroom is supposed to be a serene place that’s full of calm. The last thing you need is a chaotic morning rifling through drawers desperately trying to find a lipstick when you’re running late for work! When it comes to your vanity, rather than investing in three deep drawers, opt for five shallow drawers instead. This provides space efficiency and will help compartmentalise your items with ease and within quick reach so you don’t stress out!
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A simple and elegant way to bring style and personality into any room, gallery walls can really make a statement about your home. Whether you’re framing an artwork, a photo, your child’s scribbles, a quote or even a memento from a trip overseas, here are a few frame options to consider for your next curatorial adventure! Top tip: A white mat(board) makes everything look instantly more gallery-like!
LOMVIKEN series – IKEA
Create a classy aesthetic with the very affordable LOMVIKEN series from IKEA. Simple, slim and lightweight aluminium, this understated design will elegantly frame your art pieces without stealing the show. From $8.99 for 21x30cm. Also comes in white or silver.
Gallery frames polished brass – west elm
The more expensive (and solid brass!) option from west elm starts at $54 for 14x19cm but these frames also have glass rather than plastic to protect whatever’s inside. They come in a wider range of sizes that will make curating at home all the more exciting and they certainly look expensive!
Gallery Perfect 12 piece black frame set – Amazon
For those who want to take the stress out of creating a gallery wall, or those who prefer symmetry and everything just so, this set from Amazon ($173.46) will make life a lot easier. It even comes with a hanging template (with multiple options), removable mats and two sets of art prints you could use on their own, interspersed with your photos or not at all! Free international delivery from the US for Prime members.
8 pack gallery frames – Target
Classic and clean, this $29 pack of eight white gallery frames from Target (click and collect only) is an easy steal that would suit a variety of works.
Cooper & Co series – Spotlight
Available in three colours, the new range of floating frames from Cooper & Co at Spotlight comes in a variety of sizes as well. This 10 x 15cm frame in white is currently on sale for $10.80!
Pax frame cluster series – Freedom
Freedom’s Pax Cluster series comes as an already assembled framework that is perfect for those who really want an easy life! Available in different colours and sizes, the whole Pax cluster series is currently on sale – with this particular frame cluster in white at $35.
American oak effect – French Knot
This simple, blonde oak-look MDF frame from French Knot comes in a standard A3 size as well as a square 50x50cm. The A3 can be bought singularly ($12.99), in a set of three ($49.99) or in a set of 12 ($129.99). The front is perspex rather than glass which makes it a safer option for kids rooms.
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