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Covet my coffee table: with The Block judge Darren Palmer

This week’s coffee table comes to you from the child and pet-friendly, yet ever so stylish home, of interior designer and Block judge Darren Palmer!

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Every coffee table needs a tray, of course, and a bit of plant life (gum nuts from the Sydney Flower Market and roses from Thomas Dux). The books change often and the Belle magazine came courtesy of the recent Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards goodie bag.

The clam shell came from a store in Bali on holiday, the gorgeous gilt-edged agate coasters from Becker Minty and the brass turtle from Orson and Blake. The coral came from Contents International Design in Moore Park.

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The coffee table itself came from Boyd Blue and was chosen because it’s low enough for his son to play lego on (much lego can also be found stored underneath!)

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“You can also see two of our three dogs and our cat,” Darren says. Read more about his tips for a child and pet-friendly home and see photos of his home in our previous interview.

This photo by Jacqui Turk
This photo by Jacqui Turk

Check out all our other Covet my Coffee Tables here.

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Jen’s 10 Christmas gifts for the home under $50

Brown Trading Co’s cushions are bang on trend and great value at $29.95. My pick is this gold confetti design

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These agate coasters would brighten up any coffee table. They’re also great for putting under candles. I have one on my desk because it makes my glass of water feel a little bit more exciting! Buy 4 for $36.50 from Zakkia. Available in pink, blue and purple. 

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Why not start someone’s Dinosaur Designs collection for them with this Flow salt dish, available in a wide range of colours, for $45? 

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Today’s online find: bargain agate coasters

I love agate coasters. I bought mine from one of those gorgeous country town markets ages ago. And I lust after the Jonathan Adler gilt-edged versions on a regular basis. Now Zakkia is stocking them (sans gold) at a very reasonable $8.90 each.

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They come in 3 colours and are sold individually so you can mix and match. Spend over $99 to get free shipping. Adding some of their gorgeous door/drawer knobs to your basket may help you get there….

This Scandi-style tray ($29.90) also caught my eye while I was browsing…