With the challenge to design a project home that was liveable, sustainable and affordable, the finalists in My Ideal House 2016 represent the family home of the future.
Launched by NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes, the competition, run by Australian House & Garden magazine & Mirvac, will see the winning home design built by Mirvac at Crest, a new Mirvac master-planned community in south-west Sydney, with the designer or design team receiving a $25,000 cash prize. The house is expected to be completed in early 2017 with the profits donated to charity.
With six shortlisted designs, the finalists were dominated by young and emerging architects.“The number and quality of entries clearly showed that there is a great deal of enthusiasm for what we set out to achieve,” says Australian House & Garden editor Lisa Green. “What really pleased the judging panel was the innovative ways in which designers approached the challenge of creating homes appropriate to the way we live today.
The finalists all bring a fresh perspective to the design of the family home, focusing on good design that is affordable and future-proof. “We are in the midst of another housing boom and must take care that good design is not sacrificed to the more for less ethos where the worth of a home is measured only by how many bedrooms and bathrooms it can offer,” explains Lisa.
The winner of My Ideal House 2016 will be announced in late April.
For any budding designers out there, the 2016 Good Design Awards are now open for entries! The Awards welcome entries from anywhere in the world, with more than 400 expected.
Founded in 1958, the Awards are a prestigious celebration of the best up-and-coming products and services on the market. They’re designed to help designers of all ages and stages of their career.
The Young Australian Design Award, for example, is restricted to entrants under 30, while the new Design Entrepreneur Award is focussed on unearthing the best ideas yet to hit the market. More developed ideas are also welcome. 2015’s Good Design of the Year went to Tesla Motors for its Model S electric car.
All designs are welcome, says Good Design Australia CEO, Brandon Gien. “We’re looking at every aspect of design and innovation – from the design of a toothbrush to a high-rise building, and everything in between.” Winners gain not only publicity, but also valuable business assistance. All finalists get the chance to work with CtechBA, who are experts in commercialising products and ideas.
Even just entering has benefits – the audience is full of potential investors, so you never know where networking may take your idea! Excitingly, the Awards ceremony will coincide with the launch of Vivid Sydney. The open exhibition of finalists will be a great addition to the light and ideas festival.
Everyone’s favourite Instagram challenge is back a week today and our sponsor for the month is Choices Flooring. You could win $2,000 to spend on flooring with them (enough to transform at least one room!) and a phone or email consultation with yours truly to discuss what might work best in your home!
From the most beautiful designs in hard flooring to the ultimate in luxury carpets, Choices Flooring will help you find the floor you’ve been searching for
I really like the themes Choices Flooring have come up with and think you will too. Here they are!
A spokesman for Choices, said: “We see flooring as the foundation of any interior decorating project, where options are plentiful and the end result being so varied for each person. That’s why we love 7 Vignettes; we love that the words or phrases start as the foundation and are interpreted in so many ways, resulting is such creative, different looks.
“Interpretation is a wonderful thing, it brings out the individuality of each person. 7 Vignettes are a true reflection on how different an interior decorating idea can be which, as a leading flooring retail brand, we see every day. The foundation of a floor can result in such different interior decorating looks as the end product.”
Choices Flooring don’t leave any stone unturned when it comes to the latest surfaces for the floor or wall
The fun starts on Friday 1 April and if you’re new, you can find all the guidelines here. Make sure you follow @choicesflooring and @interiorsaddict and hashtag your images #7vignettes
Choices Flooring’s wool textured carpets and timber flooring options are sure to make your home warm and inviting
If you have any questions, please comment below and we’ll get back to you.
After sifting through a record-breaking 256 entries, the 2016 Dulux Colour Awards finalists have been announced and the talented list is 80 deep.
Finalist Glenlyon by Louise Walsh
The annual award, which celebrates 30 years this year, recognises the most creative use of colour across nine categories and invites entries from across Australia and New Zealand.
Finalist Beech Hill by Design.spec Ltd
“We were thrilled to see entries pushing the boundaries of colour application and incorporating both futuristic and retrospective elements,” says Andrea Lucena-Orr Dulux Colour planning and communication manager.
Finalist OGRADY by Justin Mallia
“Residential exteriors were dominated by whites, neutrals and earthy tones whilst application created interest through multi-layered textures,” says Andrea.
Finalist Noble Hughes residence by David Boyle Architect
“Pastels and soft tones were popular throughout the residential interior categories, with accents of vibrant colour applied to doors, ceilings and cornices,” says Andrea.
Finalist Koot House by Doherty Design Studio
Winners of the 2016 awards will be announced at a gala event in Melbourne on April 28 this year.
Sagitine wardrobe storage solutions brilliantly blur the boundaries between art and design. This season, they’re reaching greater design heights with the new 20-stand New York Stand (RRP $1,800). And one of you is going to win one!
Following on from the success of the 14-box Shanghai Stand, it’s been designed with a traditional NYC warehouse apartment in mind, where space is a squeeze. Available in black or white, The New York Stand is made from coated cardboard, a powder-coated aluminium stand and solid walnut top, making it feel like a substantial furniture piece rather than simply shoe storage.
Founder and creative director Tina Clark says: “We wanted to modernise the traditional shoe rack with a sleek and contemporary vintage interpretation that will complement both a modern home or an Art Deco space.”
Whatever your storage needs (and nobody says you have to use this for shoes only), The Sagitine New York Stand is easy to assemble and lets you organise your most cherished shoes, frocks, quality silks and happy socks. So take a bite of the big apple and tuck your treasures away for years to come.
Sagitine also provide a range of stackable coated cardboard boxes on their own (from $45-to-$95) in black or white and a range of sizes, each box is topped with a genuine leather handle and gold detail.
WIN
One very lucky reader will win a medium New York Stand (powder coated aluminium with a solid walnut top) and 20 boxes in their choice of black or white, worth a total of $1,800. The stand’s dimensions are 130cm x 32cm x 52cm.
To enter, complete the form below and follow Sagitine on Instagram by 5pm AEST next Friday 18 March 2016.
And the winner is @nylon_admiral13! Otherwise known as Luci Sleep! Congratulations, Luci! You win the gorgeous Hyam rug in Blush from Darren Palmer’s Provincial Lane range for this month’s sponsor, Carpet Court, worth more than $1,000.
Carpet Court ambassador Darren, who picked the winner, said: “I only noticed after reviewing the entries I liked the most that two of them were from Nylon Admiral. I thought the pics were subtle and nuanced, moody and had real character.
“The play of light and shade, compositions, all outstanding and each image worked well as a part of her overall week’s submissions. All in all, great skill and a great eye.”
I have to say, Luci was definitely on my favourites shortlist too!
Thanks so much to Carpet Court for the great themes and prize, to Darren for judging, and to everyone who took part, for brightening my feed. I love reading all your comments about how much you enjoy and get out of taking part. See you all next month!
The prize
If you’d like to take part in next month’s contest, read the guidelines and feel free to ask any questions in the comments. Luci, please contact us with your address and telephone number so we can get your prize to you!
Sydney’s Supa Centa Moore Park is running a fun and fabulous table styling competition over the next couple of weeks with a $5,000 shopping spree up for grabs, for the talented winner.
Contestants will be allocated just 30 minutes to create their ultimate dinner table setting using a range of wares from Supa Centre Moore Park retailers.
The weekly winners will compete for the grand prize on Saturday 12 March and the overall winner will receive a $5,000 gift card to spend at Supa Centa Moore Park plus a styling session with Vanessa. Everyone who participates will receive a $50 gift card to spend at the centre.
The competition kicked off on Saturday 20 February but there are still two more heats left before the finale – to enter head to the centre’s Facebook page here.
If we’re honest, when Justin Hemmes opens a new Sydney hospitality venture, we’re probably more interested in its design features than its culinary offering. Original, iconic and market-leading, Hemmes’ Merivale Sydney bars and restaurants are always defined by their fabulous interiors (oh, and the food and drinks too…).
Coogee Pavilion
Next Monday (7 March), Sydneysiders can get the insider tips when Justin and Bettina Hemmes, architect and interior designer Kelvin Ho (of The Paddington and Coogee Pavilion fit-out fame) and stylist Amanda Talbot host an intimate evening called Style Me Merivale at The Ivy. We have two tickets and dinner to give away to a lucky reader but more on that later…
From a venue’s conception to how much its location and food influence its interior, it’s sure to be a hugely informative evening, hosted by Vogue Living editor in chief and The Block judge Neale Whitaker. You’ll learn how to take high-end interior design ideas and translate them to your own home at a fraction of the price.
Coogee Pavilion
We chatted to Amanda Talbot, who says while being inspired by others is great, you should always be true to your own style first and foremost. “The biggest advice I can give to people is to design your home for you and not get caught up in the latest trends. Take the anti-design approach so that your home feels timeless and provides comfort.
“The best way to give a hospitality venue longevity is by not getting caught up in current trends as they will date very quickly. The other trap many people fall into is creating spaces that are very themed,” adds Amanda, who loves to mix old and new furniture. I often buy furniture from the Salvation Army or eBay at bargain prices and get it reupholstered. Invest in some custom pieces and give yourself a brief – it’s the perfect way to make sure you stick to your design and don’t stray.
Coogee Pavilion games area
“With a commercial space, it’s important to get people to connect with an environment without any of their personal belongings and the best way to do this is by connecting to people’s senses, nostalgia and to give the space a buzz.”
As for a venue’s location, it’s a very important consideration when designing from scratch. “Location is fundamental to the interior because it dictates the people who will be coming to the venue and the location also holds history that we can use to inject into the space. For instance, with Coogee Pavilion, I found out Coogee was famous for Sydneysiders to catch a tram from the city and go whale-watching during whale season. The original building also used to house a roller skating and fun park so it gave us the idea to build a games area for children and adults.”
Coogee Pavilion
What’s on the menu can also dictate the direction the interior takes. “Fred’s is based on head chef Daniel’s philosophies. The food is honest and the cooking is done over an open hearth which gave us the cues for the space.”
Coogee Pavilion
The creative team start with mood boards in what is a very collaborative design process. “We are like a big family on the Merivale projects. I work alongside Justin and Bettina Hemmes and architect Kelvin Ho depending on what project and we all go through every detail together,” says Amanda.
Monday’s event promises to be “all your Pinterest dreams come true”! Tickets are $45 including drinks on arrival. Get your tickets here
One lucky reader will win two tickets to the event plus dinner for two at Uccello –to the value of $150– afterwards. To enter, complete the form below by midnight tomorrow (Thursday 3 March 2016).
Brosa is a new and exciting designer furniture retailer where you can explore Australian designed pieces online. With a great range of unique designs in premium Warwick fabrics, Brosa has made access to designer furniture easier than ever before.
The business has just launched Design-A-Bed, a simple online tool that helps you effortlessly create a bed frame that reflects your own unique style. Everything is easily customisable to your own taste with the click of a button, including size, style, and fabric. Don’t spend another moment in a showroom hunting down the perfect bed – create it hassle free in your own home!
Once you have completed your Design-A-Bed, you have the option to refine and fine tune your design in case your design was a little too ambitious! Not only can you make a bed that fits flawlessly into your home, the price of your custom bed won’t break the bank.
Brosa is excited to announce that one lucky reader will win their very own designer bed of their own design using the Design-A-Bed system. Entering is simple: to win, just fill out the form here. Competition closes 5 pm on Thursday 3rd March.
Brosa launches three new furniture designs a week, with a combination of classic pieces and modern flair from local and international master craftsmen.
Brosa is proud to make designer furniture a reality for Australian homes – by operating differently to traditional retailers. Expensive markup from importers, wholesalers and high-end showrooms are eliminated entirely to keep the cost to the consumer down. With Australia wide shipping and a seven-day no questions asked returns policy, your purchase is guaranteed to be stress-free.
The beauty of working from home, if you ask me, is the freedom to create a space to do business or study in that looks and feels exactly as you want it to. Sadly, a lack of cash and/or interior know-how often holds people back from having the home office of their dreams. We’re here to change that by offering you the chance to win a mega prize from GlobeWest and Haymes Paint worth almost $3,000. And while you’re here, we have some expert tips and inspirational exclusive imagery for you too!
Hunter Trestle Desk & Bookcase, Marni Chair, Aura Plain Rug, Ollie Pendant, all GlobeWest |Paint: Haymes Nantucket | Art: The Artwork Stylist | Decorative: Norsu Interiors and stylist’s own |Plants: Loose Leaf | Styling by Julia Green and Photography by Mike Baker
Aesthetics vs. practicality with Julia Green
Julia Green, one of our favourite stylists, says restraint is key! “I like to be inspired when sitting at my workspace, but it’s a fine line between having a desk full of beautiful things and enough space to work on it too! Invest in good desk accessories that house the small stuff away and keep the clutter to a minimum. Alternatively, ensure the desk has drawer space for storage. But do have a few points of visual inspo at the ready, even if it’s a written mantra you like to follow, a postcard of your favourite holiday destination or if you are like me, swatches of anything colourful that may prod me creatively! I have a felt “in board” bursting with inspo all year round!”
I wholeheartedly agree that having a chair which is comfortable as well as stylish is important. It usually takes a while to find one that balances ergonomics and aesthetics! Look no further than GlobeWest for options which tick both boxes. My favourite is the Chloe Swivel Chair pictured below. Also on a practical note, Julia recommends getting good task lighting and adding a touch of greenery for a hint of life.
WIN: We’re giving you the chance to win a GlobeWest desk and chair of your choice to the value of RRP $1,500, a Haymes colour consultation worth $160 and $1,000 worth of paint for your study or desk area. Find out how to enter at the end of this post!
Ascot Desk, Chloe Swivel Chair, Venus Pendant, Samba Basket, all GlobeWest | Art: Norsu Interiors | Wallpaper: Emily Ziz | Decorative: Norsu Interiors and Mod Collective | Styling by Bek Sheppard and Photography by Derek Swalwell
Stylist Bek Sheppard on wallpaper
As you can see from our images, you can create amazing effects with both paint and wallpaper, depending on your own personal taste. Stylist Bek Sheppard loves using wallpaper in a study to add interest to an area that people don’t tend to feature in their home. “Many hours can be spent in a study room and I think it should be styled just as beautifully as the rest of your home,” she adds. “Wallpaper helps to create personality and individuality and can give you plenty of colour options to play with. Even if you are not entirely confident on choosing a big bold print, something as subtle as these Emily Ziz designs (pictured) can add a bit of creative interest.”
Bek’s own workspace, the only space which is entirely hers in her home, contains one main artwork which she loves gazing at, surrounded by images of the people, places and trends that inspire her the most. “I have projects, to-do lists, paint swatches and usually an emergency block of dark chocolate by my side! My workspace represents me and my style; it’s graphic and bold with natural elements from my travels.”
How important is your colour choice?
Wendy Rennie, colour and concept manager for Haymes, says: “White walls in a home environment might feel fresh and clean, like a blank canvas, but if they’re in your workplace, it’s time to repaint. Colour can help you achieve your ultimate environment for your most productive self! Colour is one of the quickest and easiest design elements to change often. Think about how you want to feel and interact in the space so you can pick a colour relevant to your work and your own personality.”
She shares the following advice on how different colours can work for you in a home office/study space:
Whites & Neutrals: Neutral colours usually serve as a good foundation in office spaces, yet it can be quite boring without any other colour being introduced and some greys in particular lack energy and can be a little oppressive. These shades should be used in small amounts in an office or balanced with a brighter colour, such as red or yellow to increase creativeness and efficiency.
Blue: Is known to be the most productive colour. The perfect colour to use for your optimum performance. It positively influences people’s mood and can help to reduce stress. Blue is calming. It promotes creativity, communication, trust, and efficiency. It also helps people with opening the mind to new ideas and a great colour for brainstorming.
Green: Environmental psychologist Sally Augustin says green enhances broader thinking, inspires innovation and more creative thought. “There seems to be a positive association between nature and regrowth,” notes Augustin. So if you want to be more productive, consider painting work areas green. Green adds balance and also adds stability in an environment; plants are great in every corner of the office. Connecting nature is the best remedy for stress, and green is the easiest way to have such a connection. A great way to incorporate green into your workspace is with foliage. It is also a great air purifier as a bonus.
Retreat Open Bookcase & Desk, Barnet Diamond Rug, all from GlobeWest | Paint: Haymes Green Lilly | Flooring: Godfrey Hirst | Art: Norsu Interiors | Decorative, Robert Gordon, Sage + Clare, Norsu Interiors | Plants: Loose Leaf | Styling by Julia Green and photography by Mike Baker
Furthermore, Wendy advises: “Both natural and artificial light is essential in any office space; moderation is key, not too dim and not too bright. Low light environments can cause eye strain, headaches, drowsiness and boredom, whilst a room that is too bright can create headaches, fatigue, stress and anxiety. A well-lit office will improve your mood keep you motivated.”
Arden Desk, Olivia Chair, Samba Basket, Ollie Pendant, all from GlobeWest | Wallpaper: Emily Ziz |Rug: Arro Home | Styling by Bek Sheppard and photography by Derek Swalwell
For your chance to win this amazing home office package from GlobeWest and Haymes, complete the form below by 6pm Sydney time on Monday 25 January 2016.
This month was a big one for prizes thanks to our generous sponsors King Living! They offered an Uno Sofa for the overall winner and Bongo Storage Ottomans for each daily theme winner. And without further ado, the winners are…
Overall winner: @hookedoninteriors “We love how each image captured the theme whilst still maintaining a consistent overall look,” says King Living social media coordinator, Katie Glover.
Sleep theme: @lauren.storey “Naps are best shared with a furry friend.”
Sunset theme: @englishgirl14 “Sunset is the perfect time for cocktails.”
Queen for a day theme: @mistic_187 “The King Cloud II, a throne befitting a queen.”
Entertaining theme: @gathering.light “The perfect accompaniments for movie night.”
Relax theme: @mylittleteacup “There’s nothing better than sitting back and relaxing with a good book.”
I always love our first 7 Vignettes of the year as many newcomers are brave enough to jump on board and give it a go for the first time! This January we have a great sponsor in King Living and some very generous prizes.
The overall winner gets an Uno 2-Seater Sofa in their choice of premium King Luxe or Tango Fabric fabrics worth $1,780.
Additionally, one winner for each daily theme will get a Bongo High Storage ottoman in premium King Luxe or Tango Fabric worth $397.
A spokesman for King Living says: “It’s the attention to detail in our furniture that makes the difference, which is like 7 Vignettes: the details tell a bigger, creative story.
“The Interiors Addict community has a keen eye for style and design. We’re looking forward to seeing all the creative ideas the New Year brings with 7 Vignettes.”
Here are the themes and the fun starts on Instagram on New Year’s Day, 1 January 2016. If you’ve never played before or need a refresher, click here.
Taking out a top gong at the largest and most prestigious architectural award, the World Architecture Festival (WAF), Sydney’s inner west development Casba has been recognised on the global stage.
Winning first prize for mixed use completed building, the award celebrates Casba as a leading example of how to balance urban renewal with respect to changing demographics and population growth.
Designed by SJB in collaboration with BLP, with interiors by BKH and developed by Cornerstone Property Group; Casba is situated on Danks Street, Waterloo, in what is now a foodie and art lovers haven but was once an area dominated by light industry.
Casba references the warehouse typology of the precinct without displaying a direct, kitsch relationship. “With Casba we wanted to honour the established grain and texture of the Waterloo location, but we had to balance heritage considerations of this former warehouse precinct with the growing expectations of inner city living environments,” says Adam Haddow, director of SJB Sydney.
Comprising of 65 residential dwellings and 3,000 sqm of retail space, to achieve good urban renewal, Casba was conceived around three guiding elements: a communal, publicly accessible courtyard, a pedestrian link throughout the site and active street edges.
The design approach was to start with the round-the-clock, publicly accessible, internal courtyard or cloister. To inject character to the public realm of the development and also reference the heritage of the original warehouses, recycled bricks were used in the cloister and throughout. Residential buildings were made of brick and painted white, providing a quiet and restrained backdrop to the residential environment within.
“As our cities grow and the demand for housing options increases, it’s essential that developments not only contribute to the built environment, but also contribute to the society,” says David Leece, director of BLP. “We have an obligation to create places people want to not only sleep and relax, but also connect with their community. We hope we achieved this with Casba.”
Last year's Grand Prix winner: Lexus Pavilion by Mim Design. Photo by Sean Fennessy.
Entries are now open for the 2016 Dulux Colour Awards, which marks the renowned program’s 30th year of fostering and showcasing the use of colour in built environments.
An esteemed judging panel has once again been handpicked to deliberate on the winning projects, combining leading names from Australia and New Zealand’s design and creative industries. Chosen for their differing areas of expertise, the panel consists of: Meryl Hare, principal at Hare + Klein Interior Design; Clare Cousins, director at Clare Cousins Architects; James Harper, principal at BrookingHarper and director at Design Institute of Australia; Matt Gibson, director at Matt Gibson Architecture + Design; and Alex Fulton, director at Alex Fulton Design (NZ).
Last year’s Grand Prix winner: Lexus Pavilion by Mim Design. Photo by Sean Fennessy.
The 2016 Dulux Colour Awards is accepting entries across nine categories between now and February, giving architects, designers and interior designers the opportunity to submit work across residential and commercial environments.
Last year’s Single Residential Interior winner: The Courtyard House by Aileen Sage Architects. Photo by Tom Ferguson.
Each category winner will receive prize money and a certificate. All entries, except for the student category, will also stand the chance of taking out the Grand Prix title. The Grand Prix winner will receive $5000 cash prize and certificate. Entries for all nine categories are open until Monday 8 February 2016, with winners announced and celebrated at a gala function in Melbourne on 10 March 2016.
Working together at a designer furniture company in London, one night Hayley Bowen and Alex Kutaladze decided to meet at a local pub for a crash course in Photoshop (and a few drinks!).
Hayley and Alex
A little over a year later they had moved to Sydney, fallen in love, had twin boys and started a business, Gabe & Nix (named after their kids Gabriel and Phoenix).
With a vision to create quality, on-trend pieces that are not only affordable but enhance your lifestyle, their debut cushion collection, Colour Me Cool, is a mixture of bold prints, metallic finishes and a range of colours that are super easy to style with. “For us, starting with a cushion range made sense as its one of the easiest ways to transform and update your living space,” explains Hayley. “We want people to feel like they can confidently mix and match any of the cushions from our range and instantly update their living space with a cool, current look that’s not going to break the bank.”
Inspired by their travels, be it the colours in nature or international trends, the couple are always snapping photos to form the basis of their designs. “Our design process will start with one basic idea that then takes on a life of its own, quite often very different from the original concept,” says Hayley. “With this particular collection we designed loads of different prints and then decided on our colour palette. From there it was about matching prints with colours and ultimately trying to find the perfect balance between cohesion and variation.”
Aiming to give Aussie homes a contemporary ‘cool-over’ you can shop online or try your luck at winning a $250 voucher! All you have to do is fill out the form below by 5pm Sydney time on Wednesday 16 December 2015.
What do you get when you take one of Italy’s top coffee specialists, Map Coffee, and have them join forces with one of the world’s most trusted and technologically advanced coffee machine manufacturers, Saeco? An amazing coffee machine!
The new Bravista range of coffee capsule machines offers much more than any standard machine on the market. Map Coffee’s Caffitaly capsules deliver a double filtered, punchy eight grams of espresso, in contrast to the 5.5 grams which are the norm elsewhere. It is this unique combination of a barista-sized espresso shot and the sophisticated coffee extraction process that guarantees supreme taste and aroma every time.
Designed in Italy, the range has been crafted to complement the modern kitchen where space is at a premium. Convenience and ease-of-use were top of mind for the designers. You can adjust the height of the tray and spout to fit your favourite cup (or mug), and even save preferences such as coffee/milk length so your coffee is served just the way you like it.
Our favourite machine in the range is the Bravista Latte+ (pictured below) with its integrated 500ml milk carafe to make milk-based coffees with one touch. Retailing for $499, we are offering one lucky reader a Bravista Latte+ machine in white, a heap of coffee pods and a Clean Bean starter pack! What’s Clean Bean you ask? It’s a universal tablet that rids your machine of old coffee residue and cleans the pipes from the capsule right through to the cup. You wouldn’t drink your coffee from a dirty cup, and now you don’t have to drink espresso made from a dirty coffee machine!
We are giving away one of these machines in white
For you chance to win the Bravista hamper, all you have to do is fill out the form below by 5pm Sydney time on Tuesday 8 December 2015.
I know, it has come to a shock to me too that it’s December next week! While this brings with it all manner of gift shopping (and packing for trip to England with a baby) anxiety, it also means it’s time for a fresh 7 Vignettes. Hooray! We’re delighted to welcome Stockland on board as our latest sponsor and guest judge. And they have chosen some fabulously festive themes for you all. I think you’re going to love these!
We will be asking you to tag us and your nearest Stockland shopping centre from the following:
There’s a massive $1,000 Stockland voucher for the overall winner and $100 daily theme prizes. Alternative prizes will be arranged for those living unreasonably far from a Stockland shopping centre.
If you haven’t played before or need a reminder of how it all works go here or ask any questions in the comments below.
The fun starts on 1 December. Happy prepping and happy vignetting!
Showcasing the best of Australian interior design, the winners of the prestigious 2015 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) have just been announced. And my oh my, do we have some beauties!
Designer: John Wardle Architects with NADAAA Photographer: Peter Bennetts; John Gollings; Nils Koenning
Now in its 13th year, the highly coveted Overall Winner was taken out by John Wardle Architects with NADAAA for the Melbourne School of Design at the University of Melbourne. Part wonder, part utility, the building engages with students as a functional place of learning, while posing extraordinary architectural conundrums for the students to consider.
Designer: Arent&Pyke. Photographer: Felix Forest
The residential winners, which let’s admit are always a favourite, saw Arent&Pyke receive the Residential Decoration award for Figtree House. Transforming a beachside Victorian terrace into a home, the design evokes different moods while still being flexible to the needs of a young family. As such, the spaces reflect their purpose: from the composed inky solemnity of the intimate formal zones to the sun bleached lightness of the casual family zones.
Designer: MAKE Architecture. Photographer: Peter Bennetts
The Residential Single award went to MAKE Architecture for the Local House. Inspiration for this extension came from thinking about how this family live and enjoy life. Spaces are playful – conceived more like a favourite local cafe than a private house, reflecting the family’s desire to create a home that allows them to connect with friends, family and their local community.
Designer: Jackson Clements Burrows. Photographer: John Gollings; Shannon McGrath
Finally the Residential Multi award was received by Jackson Clements Burrows for the Upper House, which demonstrates a clarity in urban composition and a social program that engages with its context in a new and positive way. Central to the project, a communal space that is both social and environmental. The unique composition of the building allows the upper levels to float like a cloud.
The awards program receives hundreds of submissions from around the country each year and is recognised as Australia’s premium independent awards program.
