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Greg Natale’s Sydney home for sale, open inspection tomorrow

It’s an exciting day when a world renowned interior designer puts their home on the market. Greg Natale recently listed his Sydney apartment for sale with open inspections starting tomorrow (Saturday 16 July 2016).

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In the iconic Harry Seidler-designed Horizon Building in Darlinghurst, it’s the epitome of convenient inner city living at a prestigious address. The interiors are, as you’d imagine, super chic, with the award-winning designer’s signature touches everywhere.

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Greg and his partner love the building so much they’ve decided to stay, buying a bigger apartment in there.

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From the carpets and wallpaper from his own ranges to the custom black oak wardrobes and joinery throughout, this is a luxurious and stylish one-bedroom pad with a guide price of $1.1m.

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The bathroom has an integrated laundry and the bedroom, a fabulous walk-in robe.

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Every modern luxury has been thought of, including in-ceiling sound and ducted air con. The 71 sqm apartment’s layout has been maximised through an open plan layout, making it ideal for entertaining, with plenty of natural light through floor to ceiling windows. Wouldn’t it be nice to watch the sun go down over the city with a glass of wine on the curved balcony?

Open inspections starts tomorrow at 1.30pm, the apartment is being marketed through Bresic Whitney. Full listing and more information can be found here.

More about Greg Natale.

Photography by Felix Forest

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Gyprock launches new cornice profile, perfect for the chic modern home

While I do love the occasional colourful, pattern-crazy interior, as a rule, I’m a big believer that less is more.

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Minimalist homes can often make a space look bigger and calmer, however, it’s still important to have some personality! So incorporating building elements, such as cornices, can provide an attractive finish to help create balance and liveliness in a contemporary environment.

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Developed for just this need, the new Presto Cornice from Gyprock is a chic architectural feature, delivering a subtle impact while adding depth and warmth. The profile demonstrates geometric simplicity by merging modern design elements with elegantly finished edges. Quick to cut and fast to install, Presto is a cost-effective way to give your ceiling a clean and modern finish and offers a great alternative to the basic look of  a square setting.

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Presto’s smart and sophisticated design, features a 92mm flat face, which forms a 15mm step along the ceiling. It can be installed on plasterboard, fibrous plaster or cement rendered surfaces and is easily adaptable to any interior.

Comprehensive installation instructions including residential installation guidelines and DIY installation guides and videos can be found on the Gyprock website under the Resources tab.

For more information.

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Design DIY Outdoor & Exteriors RENO ADDICT

Create an inner city chic style backyard

No longer content with simply personalising the indoors, we are seeing a growing trend in homeowners choosing a distinct style for their backyard, one that compliments their own taste as well as the style of the home.

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One of the most popular styles that is beginning to emerge is inner city chic, due in part to its stylish, contemporary nature and the fact that backyard space is becoming even more limited.

While small, this is certainly not the defining characteristic of inner city chic, rather think smart, multi-usage pieces and a clever use of limited space. This style is modern and minimalist and perfect for the time poor and those that love to entertain. Here’s how to create the look in any backyard:

1. Add a vertical garden

To maximise available space, add a functional vertical garden to an unused wall. Layering by colour and texture will add visual interest and make the space look even bigger. There are lots of ways to create a vertical garden; using individual aluminium pots will provide a chic finish.

2. Start from the ground up

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Space is limited and every purchasing decision counts because it will be highly visible. It’s like a painting, you need to start with the right canvas and for your city chic space the foundation is your flooring. Large format pavers work best in small spaces as they give the impression of greater space. Choose a dark colour for a modern and minimalist look and avoid intricate patterns. Euro Stone in the linear 600×400 perspective can be used to great effect and the natural grey Zurich colour is a popular choice for this style as it’s in vogue with city living.

3. Think multi-function

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With space generally at a minimum, clever storage solutions are a must to create your functional outdoor space. A wall mounted bike rack will not only save space; they can look pretty stylish too.

4. Light it up

The right lighting will add another dimension to your outdoor space. Industrial style chrome or copper features will complement the space with a minimalist touch.

5. Choose furniture wisely

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Choose space savvy furnishings that double as extra storage to help get the most from your backyard. Select a dining set where the seats fit discreetly underneath and can be tucked away if not in use. We can often get caught up in buying the biggest settings thinking about the rare occasions where we entertain the whole street! I recommend buying pieces that suit your most common use – which is generally hosting the family or a small group.

— Jason Hodges is Australia’s well-loved celebrity landscaper, most notably seen on the Channel Seven lifestyle TV show Better Homes and Gardens. Jason is also a brand ambassador for Australia’s leading masonry manufacturer Adbri Masonry.