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Publisher
Adore Home Magazine

Editor-in-chief, designer and product editor

Loni Parker loni@adoremagazine.com

Sub-editor
Casey Hutton caseyhutton.com

Writers
Beth Greshwalk
Casey Hutton caseyhutton.com
Nichola Davies nicholadavieswriter.com

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Kate Moss kate@adoremagazine.com

Photographers

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Annette O'Brien annetteobrien.com.au
Brooke Art Studio brookeartstudio.com
Dylan Lark, Aspect 11 aspect11.com.au
Emily Bartlett emilybartlettphotography.com
Hannah Blackmore hannahblackmorephotography.com
Maegan Brown maeganbrown.com.au
Nikole Ramsay nikoleramsay.com
Shannon Mcgrath shannonmcgrath.com
Simon Shiff simonshiffsays.com
Stephanie Rooney stephanierooney.com
Tess Leopold tessleopold.com
The Palm Co. thepalmco.com.au

Stylists
Alana Langan huntandbow.com.au
Jess Viscarde, Eclectic Creative eclecticcreative.com.au
Lucy Glade-Wright huntingforgeorge.com
Michelle Hart, Bask Interiors baskinteriors.com.au

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Nina Provan ninaprovan.co
Ruth Welsby ruthwelsby.com

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2 EDITOR’S LETTER 24 SPACE OPTIMISATION

The Stella Collective and ANGLE talk us
4 WHAT’S NEW through the space optimisation features in Views expressed by the author are not necessarily
10 PRODUCT TRENDS their latest design project, Pine Ave. that of the publisher. Whilst all care is taken in the
32 SMART STORAGE SOLUTIONS preparation of this publication, the publisher accepts
16 ARTIST PROFILE no responsibility for any errors and/or omissions.
Dusty pink and French-kissed, Bonnie Gray’s Stylish storage options for front entry,
© Copyright Adore Home Magazine 2019. Copyright of
wardrobe and home office.
latest collection is inspired by stories from articles and photographs in Adore Home Magazine
the south of France. 39 HOME TOURS remain with the individual contributors and may not
We check out four small homes where size is be reproduced without permission.
18 STORE PROFILE
no obstacle to stylish, comfortable living.
After five years as a thriving online retailer,
Designstuff has opened a Scandi-licious 78 GOURMET NEWS ISSN 2204-1079
showroom in Melbourne. 80 WELLNESS TRAVEL
22 DESIGNER PROFILE We've found the most stylish places to
We chat to Marloe Morgan who has created revive your mind, body and spirit.
ceramic studio Marloe Marloe. 88 WHAT TO PACK
EDITOR’S LETTER

SmHaolmles
THE

EDITION

EDITOR
LONI PARKER

Have we been conditioned socially to think bigger is better?

Do we really need the five-bedroom, two-bathroom
McMansion with two (sometimes even three) living rooms to
make us truly happy? The answer is probably not.

Something really resonated with me when I read this

issue's ‘Tiny Haus’ home tour, in which the owner Marnie
Prowse commented, “I dread the thought of going back
to a traditional-sized home. We are not just living, we are
thriving in our Tiny Haus”. Marnie, her husband and their two
small children live in a home that’s a mere 32sqm! With a
fantastic deck and pool, the family spends a lot of quality
time outdoors. For them, living with less stuff has made life
simpler.

It’s something that got me thinking while I was house-

hunting recently. I had been in search of a spacious home
on a big block when it dawned on me: “Who is this big home
for?” My partner and I certainly don’t need anything large
and extravagant. Something smaller that could be renovated
in a beautiful, intentional way would be far better, not to
mention cheaper. And with that, all expectations of what I
should be buying disappeared and my judgement became
less clouded.

As I write this letter, I have just signed a contract to buy a

three-bedroom home that’s about 80sqm in size. While it’s
no Tiny Haus, it’s tiny in comparison to new builds these days.
ver
See more of our front co But, seeing the pitched ceiling in the living, dining and kitchen

home from page 39.

area, my heart soared with the possibilities of the space. Now
the difficult part begins: waiting for the banks to approve my
finances. If it all goes pear-shaped, I’ve put Plan B into place
– Palm Springs is calling my name. Keep an eye out on Adore
Magazine’s Instagram Stories to see how this tale unfolds...

PHOTOGRAPHY NIKOLE RAMSAY / STYLING LUCY GLADE-WRIGHT

Loni
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get our
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Hunting for George ‘Buddy’ pot priced
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 Longton Black Electric Fireplace 127cm $499

Trentham Coffee Table $349

Leo the Lama Print
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Clementine Dusty
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$599

Belmont Cement Top Coffee Table

$699

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 WHAT’S NEW

1
GISELLE - A TOUCH
OF GLAMOUR
After many requests for a scaled-up bedhead,
Heatherly Design has created the ‘Giselle’. Finished
in a textured blush linen with curved detailing
and a studded trim finish, ‘Giselle’ is an ode to the
renowned style of Kit Kemp. Queen-size bedhead
priced from $1,570.
Kip&Co ‘Coconut Husk’ tassel
throw $269 kipandco.com.au heatherlydesign.com.au

Madras Link ‘Kennedy’

T R E N D : PA P R I K A > cushion in paprika $74.95
madraslinkonline.com.au

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L&M Home ‘Kova’ nesting
tables in earth $466
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Marble Basics’ new ‘Heirloom’ collection

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WHAT’S NEW

ADAIRS’ AUTUMN-WINTER
COLLECTION FEATURES BED Home Republic ‘Malmo’
cushion in leopard blush
LINEN IN BOLD FLORALS AND
linen $69.99 adairs.com.au
ANIMAL PRINT. IT’S ALL ABOUT
MIXING AND MATCHING BRIGHT
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T R E N D : L E O PA R D P R I N T >

W H AT’S
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quilt $299 societyofwanderers.com
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NEW ART:
WHERE LIFE LEADS
Showcase the beauty of nature’s patterns and forms
with ‘Where Life Leads’ – a vibrant, limited edition
artwork in ink and acrylic by Melbourne artist Gayle
Who said office chairs can’t be
Smith. From $150.
glamorous? With its amber velvet finish,
the limited edition ʻOllieʼ swivel chair laylahandco.com.au
($299) from Early Settler proves work
chairs can party too.

STYLING JULIA GREEN AND NOÉL COUGHLAN FOR GREENHOUSE INTERIORS

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PHOTOGRAPHY ARMELLE HABIB

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 WHAT’S NEW

GO BOHO
WITH MAKANI
PHOTOGRAPHY MARTINA GEMMOLA

Looking for a pendant to complement

your beach house or boho abode? Beacon
Lighting’s ‘Makani’ is a handwoven,
macramé-inspired pendant – each one is
slightly different to the next. The ‘Makani’
comes in six-light ($695) or eight-light
($895) options.
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W H AT’S

Luxe basket
HARPERS PROJECT'S New to top3 by design, the Eldvarm
wood basket now comes in a crisp
NEW ARRIVALS white and natural leather colourway
– sure to delight fans of Scandi style.
With so many new arrivals, Harpers Project is fast
Use it to store firewood, magazines
becoming our go-to store for quality furniture.
This cane side armchair ($799) promises to make
or cosy winter throws.
every day feel like a holiday. top3.com.au

harpersproject.com

2
Paper Collective ‘Serious
Dreamer’ print from $90
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1 Lightly ‘Goblet’ vessel in

sand $210 lightly.com.au
TREND: NUDE >

3 AURA Home luxury velvet

round cushion in nude $69.95
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 WOVEN
LATITUDE
Understated and casual, woven cane is a
PRODUCT key material used in The Family Love Tree’s

TRENDS
‘Latitude’ collection. Add a piece or two to
your home for that relaxed bohemian vibe.
Pictured here: ‘Latitude’ dining chair $349,
dining table $795, lounge chair $659
and light shade $189.
thefamilylovetree.com.au

In 2019 we’ll see woven cane, rosy blush tones and

cognac and indigo dominate in interior trends.

PHOTOGRAPHY DEREK SWALWELL

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 PRODUCT TRENDS

COLOUR PALETTE

trend
WOVEN CANESt Agni ‘Hennie’ market bag in black $249 st-agni.com

Editor's Fave
“Kira & Kira handmake
their furniture on the
Gold Coast.”

TRAY Normann Copenhangen ‘Salon’ tray $199 top3.com.au / PENDANT LIGHT Kira & Kira ‘The Iconic’ pendant in oak (500mm) $895 kiraandkira.com.au / PENDANT LIGHT Market
Set ‘Singapour Pm’ pendant P.O.A marketset.fr / CHAIR GlobeWest ‘Avery Maja’ chair in white $565 lifeinteriors.com.au / SIDE TABLE OZ Design Furniture ‘Fabio’ side table $249
ozdesignfurniture.com.au / CUSHION Amigos de Hoy ‘Panama’ cushion in straw $115 amigosdehoy.com / DINING TABLE The Design Hunter ‘Zoe’ table $1,990 thedesignhunter.com.au
CHAIR HK Living ‘Retro Webbing’ black chair $649 cranmorehome.com.au / ROOM DIVIDER HK Living ‘Webbing’ room divider in black $1,095 cranmorehome.com.au / PLANT STAND
Fenton&Fenton rattan tall plant stand $260 fentonandfenton.com.au / SIDEBOARD Kira & Kira ‘The Iconic’ sideboard in white (large) $3,450 kiraandkira.com.au

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PRODUCT TRENDS

trend
ROSY HUES

COLOUR PALETTE
DULUX COLOUR FORECAST 2019 – LEGACY PALETTE
STYLING BREE LEECH / PHOTOGRAPHY LISA COHEN

DRAWERS Home Republic ‘Modena’ two drawer bedside table in jarrah $349.99 adairs.com.au / PENDANT LIGHT Caló pendant light in terracotta (medium) $399 pottproject.com.au
THROW The Family Love Tree ‘Stevie’ bed throw in pink clay $199 thefamilylovetree.com.au / ART Urban Road ‘Flourish ’framed art print from $326 urbanroad.com.au / JUG Normann
Copenhagen ‘Junto’ carafe $65 lightly.com.au / TRAYS Blu Dot ‘100%’ trays $139 bludot.com.au / DAY BED The Family Love Tree ‘Rising Sun’ day bed $1,295 thefamilylovetree.com.au
PLANTER Lightly ‘Tone’ planter in ochre and sand $150 lightly.com.au / CUSHION Kip&Co clay velvet tassel cushion cover $89 lifeinteriors.com.au / RECTANGLE CUSHION Sage
and Clare ‘Kelso’ velvet cushion $159 sageandclare.com / TRAY Muuto ‘Platform’ tray in dark red $105 top3.com.au / RUG Jardan Popsycle rug in strawberry from $4,500 jardan.com.au
BEDDING AURA Home ‘Maison Fringe’ quilt cover in clay (queen size) $199 aurahome.com.au

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Pictured above: Muuto ‘Outline’ chair in cognac $5,350, cushion in
midnight $80 and floor cushion in midnight $155 lightly.com.au
COLOUR PALETTE

CUSHION Amigos de Hoy ‘Pages’ quilted cushion in tan $149 amigosdehoy.com / ROUND CUSHION Urban Road velvet round cushion in indigo blue $69 zilloandhutch.com
MIRROR Gubi ‘Adnet’ mirror in tan leather (58cm) $1,399 top3.com.au / POT ‘Ergus’ planter in navy (small) $35 rjliving.com.au / ART PRINT The Print Emporium ‘Ripples’ photo art
print (A4) $35 theprintemporium.com.au / CHAIR Nokta ‘Satah’ leather armchair in butterscotch brown $999 zilloandhutch.com / HOOK Bolia ‘Trapeze’ hook (oak) $69 arrivalhall.com.au
VASES Marmoset Found ‘Memphis’ vases in ink blue (large) $79 and coffee (small) $49 rjliving.com.au / THROW Sanctuary Studio throw in pond blue with pom pom $109
sanctuarystudio.com.au / TRAY Sheridan ‘Emrie’ leather valet tray in latte $59.95 sheridan.com.au / RUG Halcyon Lake ‘Nudo’ rug in bronze/blue (180 x 220cm) $3,995 halcyonlake.com
SOFA RJ Living ‘Academy’ three-seater sofa $2,149 rjliving.com.au / HOURGLASS HAY 'Time' hourglass in burnt orange $50 amara.com.au

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ARTIST PROFILE

BONNIE
Dusty pink and French-kissed, Bonnie Gray’s latest
Gray
collection is inspired by stories from the south of France.

PHOTOGRAPHY BROOKE ART STUDIO + BONNIE GRAY

WORDS NICHOLA DAVIES

Growing up with an undetected case of dyslexia, art

helped Bonnie Gray comprehend concepts that were
seemingly easy for others to understand. Art, says
Bonnie, is a language that lays out the answers for her
sweetly, easily and colourfully.

Her latest collection, ‘Vessels’, was inspired by a trip

to the south of France, walking through coastal
Mediterranean landscapes, exploring alleyways, and
relishing chocolate croissants smothered in cream and
strawberries, smoothies, and sunshine.

Bonnie’s art conveys her creative spirit – she has

dabbled in everything from dance teaching to floristry,

*
music and songwriting. She begins her artworks by
writing music, poems and melodies, which she then
paints from this space of inspiration.
“When people receive a painting,
“The music springs from pen to paper then paintbrush
they are really receiving a colourful
to canvas,” she says. “When people receive a painting,
they are really receiving a colourful song on their walls.” song on their walls.”

Bonnie’s creative routine often begins at sunrise

listening to podcasts before she heads to her studio
dressed in paint-flecked overalls to read clients’
stories for commissioned works. While she has a range
of art prints and original works available in her online
shop and through Greenhouse Interiors, she says
commissioned pieces are her favourite projects.

“I feel so honoured to be entrusted with people’s stories,

and sometimes I literally cry reading them,” she says.

Bonnie weaves these people’s love stories, memories,

pets and moments of humour into her canvases.
Inspired by reading their stories, she layers abstract
shapes, patterns and words. Some paintings have so
many layers that songs and words are buried, never to
be seen – little secrets that only add to the allure of
Bonnie’s distinct and intriguing pieces.

bonniegrayart.com @bonniegray

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Pacific Rattan Entertainment from $3,100

The
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day

Balmoral Dinning Table from $2,700

Staples Tasmanian Oak Vanity from $2,365

STORE PROFILE

DESIGN
STUFF
After five years as a thriving online retailer, Designstuff
has opened a Scandi-licious showroom in Melbourne.
Founder Christina Fedders shares her story.

PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON SHIFF / WORDS BETH GRESHWALK

 CHRISTINA FEDDERS

*
“We understand how daunting the
design world can be, and therefore
don’t take ourselves too seriously.”

When it comes to buying home décor, you can’t

help but love the instant gratification of online
shopping. But when you need some extra direction
or inspiration, there’s nothing like a bricks and mortar
store. This was the case for Designstuff, which
began as a popular online destination for modern
Scandinavian-style homewares and furniture and
has now opened its own showroom in Melbourne.

“One of our most-asked questions after launching

our website was, ‘Do you have a showroom?’” recalls
Christina Fedders, Designstuff’s owner, manager
and head buyer. “At the time, we were operating out
of our granny flat at home. Though we were happy
to welcome customers in, it really wasn’t the best
setting to be showcasing our products.”
Believing it was the necessary next step for the
business’s growth, Christina decided to take the
plunge and open a public Designstuff shop in St
Kilda. Collaborating with local designer Angela
Harry, Christina worked to “set up a space suitable
for viewing and interacting with our pieces”.
The result is a “hybrid” space, pairing the
imaginative elements of a concept store with the
ease of a traditional retail experience.
Employing elegant Nordic-style vignettes on
freestanding walls that represent different rooms
of the home, the showroom demonstrates how
various brands work collectively rather than on
their own. These include Designstuff.com.au’s
bestsellers, high-end display pieces and furniture. >

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 STORE PROFILE

>
The store was also designed with the flexibility to
update as seasons change and trends emerge. Says
Christina, “Our aim is to do major refreshes every
three to four months to showcase big collections or
concepts, with smaller rotations every few weeks as
we receive new products.”

As far as customer service is concerned, Christina

and her team prioritise assisting shoppers on
a personal level, so they can fully enjoy their
Designstuff experience. “We’re open to all and would
love to meet as many friendly faces as possible,”
she says. “We understand how daunting the design
world can be, and therefore don’t take ourselves too
seriously.”

The Designstuff team are happy to provide styling

ideas and recommendations, order in stock, or
simply talk design with visitors to the showroom.
“We carry swatches and samples for many of our
furniture pieces and products, and we have a great
big meeting table – perfect for our lovely trade
customers to discuss finishes with their clients.”

It is this stellar level of service that, according to

Christina, makes the retail experience at Designstuff
something special. “We are so grateful for every
customer who walks through our doors or browses
Visit the new showroom at
our website – we feel privileged to be a part of their
3-5 St Kilda Road, St Kilda,
design story.”
Melbourne

designstuff.com.au @designstuff

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W W W. Z A K K I A .C O M
DESIGNER PROFILE
M A R LO E M O R G A N
MARLOE
MARLOE
Marloe Morgan’s serendipitous
introduction to ceramics gave her
the chance to combine her passions.
PHOTOGRAPHY TESS LEOPOLD
WORDS CASEY HUTTON
Five years ago, disillusioned with her day job, Marloe
Morgan enrolled in a 10-week beginners’ pottery
course. “I was searching for classes and hobbies
I could lose myself in during the evenings,” she
remembers. Soon afterwards, the Gold Coast local
quit her job and returned to hospitality so that she
could focus on ceramics.
Mostly self-taught, her practice informed by years
spent working with top chefs and restaurants, she’s
now at the helm of one of Australia’s most exciting
design and ceramic studios, Marloe Marloe.
One arm of the business creates bespoke tableware
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ranges for restaurants and hotels, including Paper Daisy
at Halcyon House and Hellenika. The other produces
artisanal pieces for the home.
“I come from a hospitality background, so making
functional wares was a natural blending of my love
of food and dining, together with my passion for
making,” Marloe explains. “The homewares process is
less restrictive when it comes to function; we have the
opportunity to delve more into form and aesthetics.”
Marloe’s refined creations exude a sense of stillness
and understated luxury. Glossy surfaces, tantalising
lava glazes and perfectly balanced feminine shapes
characterise her recent work. The pieces have a
timeless elegance that draws on classical forms, while
a restrained palette of soft pink, bone, black and white
gives them a confident, contemporary presence.
Exotic locations feature prominently in the Marloe
Marloe aesthetic. “I find inspiration in so many places –
travel, solitude, architecture, history, different customs
and cultures,” says Marloe. The freedom of travel
energises her practice: “It allows me to dream bigger.”
She hopes this sense of elevation is conveyed to others
as they interact with her work: “I would love for people
to embrace the rituals we perform daily and feel a sense
of belonging, a connection to beauty and an enrichment
of routine.”
marloemarloe.com @marloemarloe
Editor's
Fave
‘Bobby’ vase in lava and
bone $230, ‘Stevie’ vase in
lava and bone $310
 Rocky
Mountain
Decals
Photography: Tarina Lyell, Oh.Eight.Oh.Nine

REMOVABLE WALLPAPER
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SPACE OPTIMISATION

how to
OPTIMISE
SMALL SPACES
Hana Hakim, founder of The Stella Collective, and Kegan Harry,
director of ANGLE, talk us through the space optimisation
features in their latest design project, Pine Ave.

INTERIOR DESIGN THE STELLA COLLECTIVE / ARCHITECTURE CERA STRIBLEY ARCHITECTS

DEVELOPER ANGLE & BUXTONGROUP / EXTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY EMILY BARTLETT
INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY MAEGAN BROWN

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With apartment and townhouse living on the rise in capital
cities, living with less space has become common. But less
space needn’t mean less style, as proven by these new Pine
Avenue townhomes in Elwood, Melbourne.

In designing the homes, The Stella Collective team maximised

every inch of space. “Thoughtful storage solutions were key in
creating a clutter-free space. We did this by designing inbuilt
joinery throughout the house that was both functional and
design-led,” explains The Stella Collective founder Hana Hakim.

Store and display

culinary items!

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CHEF'S CADDY
“A custom-built chef’s caddy is a great way of using
dead space in a kitchen. It also creates a design
moment for you to display your culinary goods –
beloved recipe books, for example, or even a mini
herb garden,” suggests Hana.

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CONCEAL
“The joinery in Pine Ave is functional but also makes
a design statement,” says Hana. “In the kitchen we
have a tall bank of joinery, where you will find the
fridge and pantry – the space is just massive! We
installed big drawers in there and instead of just a
cupboard for the fridge we created a big opening.
There is room on the other side of the fridge to

*
“We created built-in storage into the splashback
of the kitchen. It’s a great little storage space to
house detergents and dishcloths where they can
be aired but not seen.”
store brooms, dustpans and brushes, and any other
clutter that you want hidden away. We designed
the kitchen so that everything has its own place. It
was important to design this space to be a clutter-
free area – as an avid cook myself, the kitchen is
a place to unwind, socialise and be truly in the
moment when cooking.”

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SPACE OPTIMISATION

H I D D E N S TO R AG E
“Behind the white powder-coated steel mixer
console, you’ll find hidden storage for soap,
toothbrushes and the like,” explains Kegan.
“It helps keep the space looking sharp, while
catering to the practicalities of day-to-day living.
Pull-out drawers, under-sink storage and the
medicine cabinet ensure that all your beauty
needs are tucked away out of sight for a clean,
minimalist space.”

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 * “We also optimised the space under the
stairs for storage which also doubles
as an interesting display area.”

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MIRRORS

“Maximising natural light is super important, as it

will take your small space from cramped to airy,”
says Hana. “You can do this with feature mirrors.
Not only are they functional, they also harness
the light.”

5
INBUILT JOINERY
“Another way to get the most out of dead space
is inbuilt joinery and seating,” says Hana. “We
really wanted to embrace the social element
in living spaces; it was important to ensure the
spaces celebrated entertaining. In some of the
townhouses, we’ve incorporated an inbuilt
seat, which offers some additional storage and
accommodates a beautiful big six-seater dining
table, which is very rare in modern townhomes.
We also optimised the space under the stairs for
storage and an interesting display area.”

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6
O P E N S TO R AG E
“We were so in love with the kitchen caddy
that we wanted to bring this concept up to the
master retreat on the top level,” says Kegan
Harry from ANGLE. “It’s a place to house your
fragrances, quick go-to items and, of course,
some additional greenery. And what’s a master
retreat without your very own walk-in robe,
drenched in natural light?”

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 F R O N T E N T RY

Work with the space you’ve got to create an

organised front entrance in your home. If space
is tight, like the entry pictured opposite, consider
a small bench seat with storage underneath for
shoes, and multiple hooks for coats, hats and bags.

If space permits, a mudroom like this one (pictured

this page) can be the stuff of storage dreams. “This
mudroom was designed specifically as a space for
convenient storage,” says designer Michelle Hart
of Bask Interiors. “A couple of pull-out drawers
underneath the bench seat means shoes can be
accessed easily and also put away for a clutter-
free area. We installed a few wall hooks for the
homeowner to hang up their handbag or coat.”

Smart

PHOTOGRAPHY DYLAN LARK OF ASPECT 11 / INTERIOR DESIGN + STYLING MICHELLE HART, BASK INTERIORS
STORAGE
SOLUTIONS

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Front entry
- Number One - Ethnicraft ‘U’ oak shelf long
$135 clickonfurniture.com.au

Home Republic ‘Mornington’ console

West Elm ‘Geo’ multi hook
in white $399.99 adairs.com.au
$89 westelm.com.au

Luxe tipped pull brass $28 Normann Copenhagen

thedesignhunter.com.au ‘Horizon’ mirror
vertical in grey $215
top3.com.au

Mustard ‘The Skinny’

locker in blush $299
mustardmade.com

Locker love
“Lockers also work
well in home offices
or kidsʼ rooms!”

Blu Dot ‘Eeny Meeny Miny’

trays $179 bludot.com.au

PHOTOGRAPHY ANNETTE O'BRIEN / STYLING ALANA LANGAN / INTERIOR DESIGN PAOLA GREDLER

‘Poppy’ bench in oak/light Normann Copenhagen

grey $229 lifeinteriors.com.au ‘Curve’ hook in misty
green $35 top3.com.au

West Elm ‘Deco’ marble coat

Areaware ‘Stacking’ rack $349 westelm.com.au
planter (tall) $150
until.com.au Plyroom ‘Hang On
Piccolo’ coat rack $165
plyroom.com.au
Blu Dot ‘Pitter Patter’
umbrella stand $599
bludot.com.au

Normann Copenhagen
‘Analog’ magazine
holder in blue grey $199
arrivalhall.com.au

ferm LIVING ‘Rabbit’ storage Muuto ‘Restore’ basket

box $149 designstuff.com.au in dusty green $145
Menu ‘Afteroom’ coat hanger in arrivalhall.com.au
black $275 arrivalhall.com.au
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Wardrobe
When it comes to creating a tidy wardrobe – first
things first – declutter! As Marie Kondo asks, ‘Does
H+G Designs leather hanging rail in mushroom suede
it spark joy?’ If the answer is no, toss items that
and oak $149 handgdesigns.com
are beyond repair and donate or sell items in good
condition.
- N u m b e r Tw o -
A combo of hanging space and drawers is the best
IKEA ‘Pudda’ basket $14.99 ikea.com.au option for an organised wardrobe. Low on hanging
space? Only hang up the current season’s clothing.
In summer, for example, store away your winter
woollies – suitcases or clear compression bags are
great for this.

Accessories and shoes should also have a dedicated

space. Display smaller items that are used regularly,
like perfume, on a beautiful tray.

If you’re lucky enough to have a large walk-in robe or

dressing room, also consider furniture with hidden
storage, like the bench seat on this page.

Zone Denmark
jewellery box $79
designstuff.com.au

O.S.C LED illuminated 2-side makeup

mirror $89 onesimpleconcept.com
Blu Dot ‘Amos’
coat rack $599
bludot.com.au

Blu Dot ‘Wook’ wall hook

$49 bludot.com.au
PHOTOGRAPHY HANNAH BLACKMORE / STYLING RUTH WELSBY / HOME KRISTY GORDON

Kmart wood hangers

(pack of 6) $5 kmart.com.au

AYTM short mirror tray in rose $148 top3.com.au

Life Interiors ‘Charlotte’ velvet

storage bench in blush $399 Kate! gold and rose
lifeinteriors.com.au quartz jewellery box $350
exclaimedkate.com
Woud ‘Verde’ mirror
$889 luumodesign.com

O.S.C lipstick holder in blush

Zakkia glass jar (medium) $29 onesimpleconcept.com
$37 zakkia.com.au

Genius idea!
“Keep lipsticks
stored stylishly
Country Road felt large basket
$79.95 countryroad.com.au with this holder.”

Sagitine ‘The Santiago’ medium box storage stand $1,475 sagitine.com

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“We have included storage that
hides away the printer and tech
stuff, and deep drawers for filing,
stationery and folders.”

PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHANIE ROONEY / INTERIOR DESIGN + STYLING ECLECTIC CREATIVE

S T U DY/O F F I C E

A home office is a necessity for most people, but

you don’t need a dedicated room to create a study.
A study nook can be positioned almost anywhere
in the home where there’s an empty space. Get
creative, as Jess Viscarde of Eclectic Creative has
done in her client’s home (pictured this page).

“This is the entrance of the home and was one of

those dreaded I-don’t-know-what-to-do-with
spaces,” says Jess. “The space was a little awkward
for stand-alone furniture due to its location at
the entrance, so we decided to design a beautiful
built-in study nook. The room now serves a purpose
and is a brilliant multifunctional home office and
storage area.”

Paola Gredler’s study nook (pictured opposite page)

is located under her staircase – making good use of
an otherwise awkward space.
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kikki.k half A4

NS
storage box $14.95
kikki-k.com.au
Ethnicraft wall shelf from
$195 globewest.com.au

- Number Three -
kikki.k ‘Essentials’
push pins (80pk)
Mustard ‘The Baskets’ (set of three)
$9.95 kikki-k.com.au
in slate $59 mustardmade.com

Muuto ‘Folded’ shelves in grey

(medium) $215 designstuff.com.au

kikki.k ‘Essentials’ 2 D-ring binder

in white $9.95 kikki-k.com.au

Octaevo ‘Apollo I’
ceramic tray $49.95
Blu Dot ‘Dang’ file pedestal $999 bludot.com.au milligram.com

kikki.k ‘Essentials’ step

file in gold (large) Milligram metal rectangle tray
$24.95 kikki-k.com.au $36.95 milligram.com

PHOTOGRAPHY ANNETTE O'BRIEN / STYLING ALANA LANGAN

INTERIOR DESIGN PAOLA GREDLER

Space saver!
“For small spaces, try a narrow kikki.k ‘Less Is More’
console table instead of a desk – DIY display board kikki.k ‘Essentials’ manila
they’re great for laptops!” $59.95 kikki-k.com.au folders 6pk in jet black
West Elm ‘Modern’ resin stone
waste bin $69 westelm.com.au $12.95 kikki-k.com.au

Normann Copenhagen
‘Block’ table in light grey
$475 luumodesign.com

kikki.k ‘Essentials’ pencil cup

in white $19.95 kikki-k.com.au

Normann Copenhagen ‘Chip’

wall hook in black (small) $25
designstuff.com.au

Home Republic ‘Bodrum’ two drawer Papier Tigre clipboard (for A5 size
console $799.99 adairs.com.au notes) $9.95 milligram.com
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PREMIUM ART PRINTS | POSTERS | LUXE DÉCOR
 HOME

TOURS
We check out four small homes where size is
no obstacle to stylish, comfortable living.
PHOTOGRAPHY NIKOLE RAMSAY / STYLING LUCY GLADE-WRIGHT

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art deco
flat
SMALL HOME
2 BEDROOM
SECRET
LIFE OF LUCY
Lucy Glade-Wright tells us how she styled her
own little slice of Melbourne’s history – an
impressive 1940s Art Deco apartment.

PHOTOGRAPHY NIKOLE RAMSAY / STYLING LUCY GLADE-WRIGHT

WORDS NICHOLA DAVIES
HOME TOUR
A R T D E C O S T U N N E R “Together
with the body corporate, I’ve been
actively involved in the transformation
of the exterior of the building,” says
Lucy. “We were very keen to restore it to
its former glory. We’ve since painted and
updated its colour scheme to be more in
line with its original light colour.”
L I V I N G R O O M “The hub of the home
is most definitely the living room, as it
connects you to the kitchen, courtyard
and hallway,” explains Lucy. “I wanted to
centre this space around my favourite
artwork, ‘White Wash’. This photographic
print was taken by my partner at his
favourite surf spot down the coast. I love
everything about this work – its feeling,
the colour and mostly my emotional
connection to the subject matter. I knew
it would set the tone for the interiors
perfectly.” Sofa, rug, ottoman and art print
from Hunting For George.
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When Lucy Glade-Wright, as a 20-something obsessed to accentuate the gorgeous curves of the building and
with the TV series The Secret Life of Us, first saw the enhance the light throughout.”
view of Melbourne from the rooftop of her Armadale
“Conscious of bringing more light into the apartment, I
apartment, it was love. The apartment’s curved windows,
also painted all internal walls with Haymes Paint to lighten
visible from the moment she stepped through the front
the interiors,” she explains. “Other small cosmetic changes
door, sealed the deal.
included replacing all light fixtures and updating outdated
Lucy, who is one of the founders of home decor company handles and pulls with modern designs.”
Hunting for George, was also drawn to the apartment’s
The use of timber and neutrals in the furniture and soft
romantic Art Deco exterior. A Palm Springs-inspired
finishes adds warmth, and textured items create interest
garden wraps around the building, with palm trees
while keeping the space minimal. Greenery can be seen in
complementing the elegant white brick façade.
every room of the house, adding life to the chic space.
The building itself is part of Australian architectural
While the home is strategically curated so as to not
history, having been designed by leading architect
distract from its architectural design, Lucy’s love of art
Stuart Hall after locals complained in the early 1900s
has injected it with colour and personality. The apartment
that an influx of run-of-the-mill flats would ruin their
features a mix of prints and original artworks such as
neighbourhood’s character. The resulting design,
collages and paintings, created by friends and artists Lucy
completed in the 1940s, kept the community happy and is
admires.
still loved today.
Bearing in mind the small scale of the apartment,
Lucy’s vision for designing the interior of the home was to
maximising its square meterage was paramount, as was
reflect what was going on outside; she chose a modern,
choosing décor that would enhance the feeling of space.
coastal vibe for the space.
“I chose to hang a circular mirror in the living room to
“The interior already had great bones, so there was little specifically act as a space enhancer,” Lucy says. “It bounces
I needed to do to improve it structurally,” Lucy says. more light across the room and reflects the exterior
“Instead, I focused on cosmetic changes, namely installing gardens, bringing them inside and allowing the space to
new window furnishings (with the help of DIY Blinds) open up.” >
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>
The living room connects to a private courtyard,
which adds valuable outdoor living space. To make
the most of the living room, Lucy forewent a TV and
opted instead for her prized turntable and Yamaha
speakers on top of a timber buffet, which provides
additional storage.

Plantation shutters by DIY Blinds throughout the

home elevate the space, while styling in the kitchen
has been kept to a minimum to maximise prep area
on the stone countertops.

The room that underwent the biggest

transformation was the bathroom. Fitting it out in a
modern design, including new fixtures, cabinetry and
tiling, created storage space and tied it in with the
rest of the home.

Now, after more than 10 happy years in the

apartment, Lucy has put it on the market, giving
someone else the chance to fulfil their own Secret
Life of Us fantasy.

huntingforgeorge.com

@huntingforgeorge

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A R T L O V E R Lucy’s art collection hangs

proudly on the walls throughout the home and
includes this original artwork by Sarah Kelk.
Buffet, Yamaha turntable and speakers from
Hunting For George.

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*"I've always been drawn

LU C Y G L A D E-W R I G H T

to Art Deco buildings; they have

a certain romance to them."

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nitty gritty
S I Z E : Two bedroom unit
B E D R OO M B U I L T : In 1940 by Stuart Hall
K I TC H E N

FLOOR PLAN

BATHROOM LIVING DINING

B E D R OO M

ENTRY CO U R T YA R D
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H A P P Y H O M E Lucy describes her home

as happy. “There is a lot of love in these walls
and I made sure to honour that when styling the
interiors. I kept styling to a minimum to allow the
unique layout of the apartment to speak for itself
but also, on a practical level, to fully maximise the
smaller spaces,” says Lucy. Art print, bedside table,
bed and quilt covers from Hunting For George.

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Style
TO STEAL
COLOUR PALETTE

Love Lucy’s look? Steal her

style with these finds.

DINING CHAIR Sketch ‘Root’ dining chair $445 huntingforgeorge.com / PRINT Hunting for George ‘White Wash’ art print priced from $69 huntingforgeorge.com / HANDWASH Ashley
and Co ‘In Sink’ dish wash 500ml $19.95 huntingforgeorge.com / LINEN Hunting for George white linen quilt cover set (queen size) $360 huntingforgeorge.com / PENDANT LIGHT
Normann Copenhagen ‘Bell’ lamp (medium) in grey $795 top3.com.au / PLATE + MUG Zakkia ‘Speckle’ plate in snow (medium) $45 and ‘Speckle’ mug in snow $33 zakkia.com.au / CUSHION
Bonnie and Neil ‘Check Black’ cushion $135 bonnieandneil.com.au / SILVER CUSHION Milk & Sugar silver woven cushion $59.95 huntingforgeorge.com / SOFA GlobeWest ‘Vittoria Iris’ three-
seater sofa in pavement $3,165 huntingforgeorge.com / RUG GlobeWest ‘Aura Bobble’ rug in fog (2m x 3m) $1,260 huntingforgeorge.com / LAMP Milligram ‘Form’ light cylinder white
$129 leoandbella.com.au / POT Hunting for George ‘Buddy’ pot priced from $49 huntingforgeorge.com / SIDE TABLE Hunting for George ‘Oliver’ side table $499 huntingforgeorge.com

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apartment
SMALL HOME
90M²

MODERN MEETS

HERITAGE
Interior designer Sarah Wolfendale’s renovation of
her majestic period apartment integrated clever
storage solutions to maximise space.

PHOTOGRAPHY SHANNON MCGRATH / STYLING NINA PROVAN

WORDS NICHOLA DAVIES / IMAGES COURTESY OF FISHER & PAYKEL

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K I T C H E N “In order to make this
apartment viable for a family of four, we
had to make the storage work as hard
as possible without compromising the
design,” says Sarah. “The joinery hides
not only integrated appliances and
a European laundry but also a utility
cupboard. I really don’t like appliances on
benches, so we created a cupboard next
to the fridge to hide the toaster, kettle,
coffee machine and SodaStream. Hiding
the functionality and streamlining the
space allows the eye to be drawn to the
furniture and styling.”
D I N I N G “My favourite piece of
furniture is my dining set – original 1950s
Danish Johannes Andersen chairs and
extendable dining table,” says Sarah.
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“We flipped the layout in the
*
When Sarah Wolfendale, her husband Tommy and their
that the
kitchen, living and dining area soched
young daughters Ella and Ivy moved to Melbourne after
seven years in the UK, their Australian dream of raising a
main spaces were framed by ar
family didn’t involve having a Hills Hoist in the backyard.
"
windows to let the natural light in.
For the Wolfendales, who commute to work by bike,
location rather than size was the most important factor
when it came to buying a home. That said, when they were
shopping for apartments and most were 70sqm, the extra
20sqm of space in the home they eventually chose made explains Sarah. “But by far the biggest issue was that it
an impact. The extra floor space, along with soaring four- didn’t utilise the full height of the space for storage.”
metre ceilings and the surrounding 20 acres of enviable
With a budget of $150,000, the Wolfendales’ renovations
shared facilities, including tennis courts, barbecue areas, a
were extensive, gutting the interior and leaving the
gym, an outdoor pool and a bowling green, sealed the deal.
heritage exterior walls.
Their apartment building was formerly the Kew Lunatic
“We flipped the layout in the kitchen, living and dining
Asylum, constructed between 1864 and 1872. Having both
area so that the main spaces were framed by arched
grown up in places rich in historic architecture (Sarah in
windows to let the natural light in,” Sarah says.
Adelaide and Tommy in England), the couple were able to
look beyond the home’s past and see its potential. “Flipping the bathroom and reconfiguring the layout
allowed us to add an ensuite, as well as the main
They loved the Victorian architecture, with its stunning bathroom. We wanted the extra bathroom for our
arched windows, but Sarah says the original layout was daughter and for when family and friends come to stay.”
problematic.
The couple also created a mezzanine above the bathrooms.
“The bathroom was 2m in front of the arched windows, so At 1.7m high, not everyone can stand up straight in it, but
the main living space wasn’t in natural light,” Sarah says. it allows for lots of storage, a double bed for guests and a
“The bathroom and laundry area were impractical and desk that looks down to the main space.
badly laid out, as you had to walk through the kitchen to
Sarah and Tommy lived in the apartment prior to the
wash your hands after using the toilet, and there were no
renovation, which gave them time to really look at the
drawers and no pantry in the kitchen.”
space and its requirements. Opening up the layout and
“It had no sense of entry when you walked in the front door,” maximising storage were their main priorities. >
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nitty gritty
B U D G E T : $150,000 including
fixtures, fittings and furniture.

T I M E TA K E N : The renovation
only took three and a half months.

S I Z E : 90m² in total.

FLOOR PLAN

B E D R OO M

B E D R OO M

ENSUITE
LIVING
B AT H R OO M

K I TC H E N

ENTRY
DINING

CONCEALED LAUNDRY L I V I N G “I’ve always wanted light oak chevron

“We stacked the Fisher & Paykel Wash
Smart and Condensing Dryer, so that
it would allow room for a sink and
hanging rail above for hand washed
items as well as drawers for dirty
washing,” says Sarah.
floors; it was my biggest non-negotiable item,”
Sarah says. “We put it in all rooms including the
bedrooms for ease of cleaning.”
Muuto sofa, Gubi coffee table and Mantis floor
lamp from Luke Furniture; rug from Halcyon
Lake; armchair from District Furniture; side table
from Anaca Studio; photographic art by Tangas
Residence.

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“We don’t have any storage cages or offsite storage,
so every millimetre of space counted,” Sarah says. “We
accentuated the height of all the cupboards and added a
movable library-style ladder that can be moved between
all the cupboards.”

“To make sure the storage was as efficient as possible,

I measured every pot and pan, mascara bottle and
deodorant can, and then designed shelf heights and
drawers around them.”

“The joinery hides not only integrated appliances [designed

in collaboration with Fisher & Paykel] and a European
laundry but also a utility cupboard, complete with a slide-
out ironing board,” Sarah explains.

Sarah and Tommy now have two children in their cleverly

designed apartment. “I think the project shows that if you
get the storage right, you can make a small space practical
and beautiful.”

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COLOUR PALETTE
Style
TO STEAL
Create a Scandinavian-
style sanctuary this winter,
with these products.

ART Tangas Residence ‘NZ04’ art print (unframed) from NZ$400 tangasresidence.com.au / PENDANT LIGHT West Elm ‘Mobile’ chandelier (large) $449 westelm.com.au / ARMCHAIR
Home Republic ‘Phoenix’ blue occasional chair $449.99 adairs.com.au / SHEEPSKIN Hides of Excellence Icelandic sheepskin rug in natural white $168 hidesofexcellence.com.au / JUG
Normann Copenhagen ‘Geo’ thermos in black $125 top3.com.au / CUSHION L&M Home velvet midi cushion in indigo (fibre insert) $86 lmhome.com.au / SHELF Frama ‘D27’ wall shelf
(80cm) $299 finnishdesignshop.com / SIDE TABLE Anaca Studio ‘Emi’ high pod in black $2,239 anacastudio.com.au / SOFA muuto ‘Outline’ sofa three-seater in cognac leather $9,549
top3.com.au / RUG Halcyon Lake ‘Polaris’ rug (2m x3m) $3940 halcyonlake.com / COFFEE TABLE Gubi ‘TS’ coffee table in black $1,269 luke.com.au / LAMP Menu ‘JWDA’ table lamp in
concrete and brass $450 top3.com.au / PLANTER Menu ‘Wire’ base in white (404 size) $110 and Menu ‘Wire’ pot in white $139.90 top3.com.au
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unit
SMALL HOME
63M²

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BEACHSIDE

PAD
PHOTOGRAPHY THE PALM CO. / WORDS BETH GRESHWALK

Interior designer Tim Connah of Manly, NSW shares

how he and partner Grae Gauld transformed their one-
bedroom apartment into a coastal abode - on their terms.

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sion
"Large plants break down that divi
*
between inside and out, which is ve
ry
important for a smaller apartment."

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FAVOURITE FURNISHINGS
Tim and Grae love their Balinese hand-
carved mirror (from AMARA Home in
Berry, NSW) and their large sofa (from
MCM House). Ceiling fan from Beacon
Lighting; coffee table from Provincial
Home Living; cane armchair from La
Maison.
F R O N T E N T R Y Bunnings the
sausage dog lazes in his daybed from
Byron Bay Hanging Chairs. A pendant
light from Spence & Lyda and a wall
hanging by The Dharma Door from Ur
Place give the front entry a coastal vibe.
When interior designer Tim Connah of Visualising
Interiors and partner/stylist Grae moved into their one-
bedroom Manly apartment in 2018, they were ready for
a new interior: one that would embrace their creative
personalities, their beachside locale, and the happiness of
their family - including sausage dog, Bunnings.
But renovating would come with some serious
considerations.
“We wanted to avoid strata at all costs,” Tim explains.
“We’d heard how long it could take to get approval, and
even then you may not get approval.”
Furthermore, maximising their 63-square-metre space
meant choosing the right size furnishings, an uncluttered
yet impactful design, and a willingness to compromise to
achieve the home they wanted.
And achieve they did.
Tim and Grae began by determining the kitchen and
bathroom required the brunt of the reno. “They were a
bit dated, and their monochromatic style didn’t fit the
beachside location,” Tim recalls, adding the rooms would
be tackled in two stages, starting with the kitchen.
“We had a vision of how we wanted the kitchen to look,
and wanted to achieve this without having to pay a huge
amount for a custom-design kitchen,” he says. So after
demolishing the existing cabinets, tiles and appliances
themselves, the pair opted to install an IKEA flat-pack
kitchen, then customise their oak overhead cabinets for
bespoke allure. This involved smashing out the glass and
stapling woven cane behind them.
Proving a galley kitchen could still be the social ‘hub’
of their home, the couple also instated a new floating
bench with stools - along with floating floorboards and
overhead shelves.
All without any strata approvals needed.
“Nothing we did was structural - it was all cosmetic,”
says Tim. “Replacing the kitchen cabinets didn’t affect
any plumbing. There was an existing water outlet
intended for a washing machine, which we used for
an integrated dishwasher, then moved our washing
machine to the communal laundry.”
Stage two - the bathroom. Here, Tim and Grae would
contend with an oversized shower, cumbersome toilet
and tiny vanity. Armed with a design concept that would
“correct these errors” with practicality and appeal, the
pair would complete their second demolition.
They would then assist the necessary plumbers, tradies
and tilers by sourcing all of the fixtures, fittings and
materials - as well as providing their own feature
wall-tile concept. “(The tilers) did a fantastic job,” adds >
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S I M P L Y N A T U R A L “We chose a lot of

oak furniture as we felt it had that lovely raw
and natural feel,” says Tim. Dining chairs from
Freedom; dining table from Replica Furniture;
pendant lights from LightCo; white pot from
Flower Power.

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Tim, who also appreciated how the large-scale
sandstone-look floor tiles synchronised with the
bathroom dimensions for a roomier effect.
And with only minor plumbing changes needed,
again no approvals were necessary: “We tiled
over the existing tiles and did another layer of
waterproofing, but then went straight over. The
tapware remained as mixers and the toilet was
updated, but kept in the same location.”
Final renovations included a feature fan in the
living room; a half-height, timber panelled wall in
the bedroom; and pendant lights throughout. Each
room, intentionally adorned with “low and open”
furniture to convey space.
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THE
smaller household. Adds Tim, “Nothing is screaming
nitty gritty
for attention. Everything just works harmoniously.”
S I Z E : One bedroom unit and 63m² in total.
Although attaining their dream home required some
compromise - including the loss of storage in the BUDGET BREAKDOWN:
kitchen and bathroom - Tim maintains it was of no Kitchen: $17,800
cost to the couple, as “there are only two of us, so Bathroom: $14,500
we don’t need huge amounts of storage.” Lighting, wardrobe, bedhead wall etc: $7,700
Total cost: $40,000
For Tim and Grae, renovating is more about creating
T I M E TA K E N : Eight weeks in total for
a space that “makes you smile, every day.”
kitchen and bathroom renovations.
“You may need to make some sacrifices, but we
think the ‘wow’ factor outweighs additional
FLOOR PLAN
storage, which may hinder the design intent you’re
trying to achieve.”

B E D R OO M
BATHROOM
Meanwhile, the apartment’s new “minimal-tropical-

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B E S P O K E K I T C H E N Tim and Grae
saved money by using IKEA kitchen cabinetry.
They customised the upper cabinets by
replacing the glass with woven cane, giving
the kitchen a designer look on a budget.

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 F R E S H B A T H R O O M Tim and Grae completed
the demolition of the existing bathroom themselves
but hired professionals to retile it and install fixtures,
including Mier tapware and a new vanity from
Concrete Nation.

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COLOUR PALETTE
B E D R O O M Bed from MCM House; linen
from Sheridan; European pillows from
Adairs; cushions from Pottery Barn; bedside
table from Uniqwa Furniture; framed
print from The Art and Framing Company;
pendant lights from Mondoluce.
Style
TO STEAL
Get this coastal
apartment’s casual, beachy
style with these finds.

ART The Print Emporium ‘California Palms II’ art print in oak frame from $169 theprintemporium.com.au / FAN Beacon Lighting ‘Tahitian’ fan $369 beaconlighting.com.au / CHAIR
Replica ‘Wishbone’ chair $219.95 provincialhomeliving.com.au / FLAT SHEET Sage x Clare linen flat sheet in chambray (queen) $179 sageandclare.com / WALL HANGING
Stargazer’ cuttlefish bone wall hanging (medium) $350 harperandwilde.com.au / TRAYS Zakkia white concrete tray in small $54 and large $98 zakkia.com.au / VASE Roshi Ceramics
‘Home’ vase $55 curiousgrace.com.au / TEAPOT Ghost white speckle teapot $138 ghostwares.com.au / SOFA James Lane ‘Como’ 3 seater deep sofa in mauve $1,799 jameslane.com.au
COFFEE TABLE Provincial Home Living ‘Sicily’ oak coffee table $699 provincialhomeliving.com.au / POT Salt&Pepper ‘Refine’ planter in grey $119.95 saltandpepper.com.au
CUSHION COVER Potterybarn ‘Honeycomb’ cushion cover $39 potterybarn.com.au / SHOWER Meir round 2-in-1 champagne shower rail set $1,019 meir.com.au

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tiny
SMALL HOME
32M²

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TINY

HAUS
PHOTOGRAPHY THE PALM CO. / WORDS CASEY HUTTON

Painstakingly planned and beautifully realised,

this Sydney home packs big ideas into a tiny footprint.

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K I T C H E N Although it’s small, the
kitchen is still very practical, and the
height of the ceiling gives the illusion of
space. “On entering our home, your eyes
are immediately drawn up towards the
beautiful V-groove ceiling,” says Marnie.
T I N Y D I N I N G N O O K “To us, it’s
important that we use every space in our
home every single day,” explains Marnie.
“Each area is multifunctional; we don’t
feel the need to have a space dedicated to
one purpose.”
Dining table and stools from Clickon
Furniture; pendant light from Huset
Design Store; grey placemats and coasters
from Country Road; white jug from Mud
Australia.
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On a residential street in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, you
can push open a discreet gate and wander down the
side of a beachcomber cottage. You’ll catch sight of a
* M A R N I E P R OW S E
“We are not just living,
we are thriving in our Tiny Haus.”
shimmering blue pool before you find yourself on the back
deck of another – very small – dwelling.
Welcome to Tiny Haus, the pint-sized home that Marnie
Prowse and her husband Dan built in their back garden.
The couple bought the property in 2013 and moved into
the existing house, but in 2016 began planning a lifestyle house with a master bedroom and a room for Ella and
change. Frankie, as well as space for work, play and entertaining,
The pair were drawn to the idea of living with less, creating was a creative process. “Often the best ideas come when
you have constraints,” Marnie reflects. The family moved
“more time to focus on what’s important”. They also had
into their 32sqm home in late 2017.
the savvy realisation that they’d be able to afford an
architecturally designed home with top-notch finishes if The girls’ whimsical bedroom is a pod-like system of bunk
they minimised their floorplan. beds connected by a child-sized staircase, with a play
area below. It felt like a risk – Marnie and Dan obsessed for
“We loved our location and didn’t want to leave,” Marnie
months over how they would manage to change the sheets
explains. So, they decided to build a tiny house on the
– but it’s paid off. “We’ve created something that works as
same block and rent out the original home.
a bedroom but is also loads of fun and fosters imagination –
Architect Chris Freeburn of Ironbark Architecture was not only for the girls but for me too,” says Marnie.
immediately enthusiastic about the idea. “We were able
Marnie and Dan’s bed is built into a nook with a wardrobe,
to have fun bouncing ideas back and forth, like the kids’
linen press and clothes basket. The bed lifts up, providing a
vertical bedroom,” recalls Marnie.
play space for the kids during the day, but can also be used
Yes, you heard right – Marnie and Dan also have two small for storage. “Each area is multifunctional,” Marnie points
children, Ella and Frankie! Designing a functional tiny out.
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R O O M W I T H A V I E W “I wanted
it to feel light and bright to give a sense
of space. The large windows in the
living area connect the indoors to the
outdoors. As there isn’t any room on the
walls for art, the view from the windows
became the artwork,” says Marnie.

Sofas from Ambient Lounge; side table

from Fenton & Fenton; rug from West
Elm; cushions from Pampa, Pop & Scott
and The Stables.
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>
“We factored in the things that were important to
us to have in a home, but on a smaller scale. For
example, we have a two-burner stove, a combi oven,
a smaller fridge and a dishwasher drawer. We make
simple meals, so this suits us perfectly.”
The outdoor area was also a crucial aspect of the
design. “Our architect really nailed the brief by
extending the kitchen outside, adding a gas strut
window, a covered outdoor dining room and an
outdoor kitchen. The deck then extends to a chill-out
area where we have huge outdoor beanbags,” says
Marnie. “We love to entertain – we’ve had 20 to 30
people here at one time.”
two kitchen gardens complete the outdoor space.
“We are not minimalists by any stretch,” Marnie says,
explaining that they had to cull their possessions
before the move. This included getting rid of
duplicate items. For example, she opted to donate
their “everyday” dinner set and keep the special set
they’d been given as a wedding present. “Now we
only use our beautiful one and mealtimes are special
every time we sit down.”
Anything they miss about a larger home? “I dread the
thought of going back to a traditional-sized home,”
Marnie answers emphatically. “We are not just living,
we are thriving in our Tiny Haus.”

The formed concrete pool with marble-look

waterline tiles and white glass pebbles is a glittering
ironbarkarchitecture.com.au
focal point that’s visible through a generous picture
window in the lounge and dining area. A fire pit and tinyhaus.com.au @_tinyhaus

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nitty gritty
S I Z E : Two bedroom house and 32m2 internally

A R C H I T E C T : Ironbark Architecture

P L A N N I N G : 12 months

B U I L D : Six months

B U D G E T : Marnie and Dan say the cost per

square metre for the house on its own (without
the pool, landscaping, etc.) would be comparable
to a high-end architecturally designed house.

FLOOR PLAN

DECK

K I TC H E N
POOL

LIVING

BATHROOM

KIDS' BUNK
BEDROOM

B E D R OO M
MASTER

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Room for entertaining

O U T D O O R L I V I N G The outdoor
space was planned just as carefully as
the interior, and is used as an extension
of the home. The outdoor dining table
was handcrafted by Dan and is paired
with GlobeWest chairs. Beanbags from
Ambient Lounge; bar stools from Kmart;
sun loungers from GlobeWest.

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Style
TO STEAL
COLOUR PALETTE

Going small doesn’t mean you need to

compromise on style – get Marnie’s look
with these good-looking finds.

Space Saver!
Pair a round dining table
with stools in a small space.

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OUTDOOR CHAIR GlobeWest ‘Marina’ sleigh dining chair $450 globewest.com.au / SUNBED GlobeWest ‘Antigua’ sunbed $2,415 globewest.com.au / WALL LIGHT Woud ‘Kuppi’ wall
light $425 rjliving.com.au / POT Pop & Scott ‘Pearl’ pot from $145 popandscott.com / BOWL Marmoset Found ‘Cloud’ bowl in light blue (L) $79 marmosetfound.com.au
CUSHIONS Pampa ‘Monte’ cushions #24 and #31 $185 each pampa.com.au / DINING TABLE ‘Castillo’ round dining table (110cm) $439 livingstyles.com.au / JUG Zakkia
‘Classic’ jug in white $54 zakkia.com.au / QUILT COVER SET Cultiver queen size linen duvet cover set in olive $355 cultiver.com.au / STOOL Cane Collection cane stool
(low) $395 clickonfurniture.com.au / RUG West Elm ‘Colca’ wool rug (244 x 305cm) $1,199 westelm.com.au

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tones, Lola restaurant sits pretty inside The
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to Ballarat past and present, with a locally sourced
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I N S E A R C H O F

WELLNESS
We’ve found the most stylish places to
revive your mind, body and spirit.

WORDS BETH GRESHWALK

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PHOTOGRAPHY TOM FERGUSON / INTERIOR DESIGN ESOTERIKO INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

SHELTER
sydney
A state-of-the-art gym that feels like a day spa – could
there be a more persuasive place to get fabulously fit?
That’s Shelter, an unexpected oasis of ice baths, saunas,
spin and boxing classes, and nourishing juices in Double
Bay, Sydney.

Here, local designers Esoteriko have paired terrace

sensibilities with sparks of semi-industrial flair to
create an uncomplicated and luxurious space. From the
moment you walk across the front verandah, a medley
of pinky cedar screening, gorgeous greenery, stainless
steel finishes and white tiling inspires you to move
while reminding you to breathe. Count us in.

the-shelter.com.au @shelterdoublebay

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UPG STUDIO
melbourne

PHOTOGRAPHY AMELIA STANWIX / INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO EZRA

Looking to treat yourself to some mindful fitness or
restore your body after injury? UPG Studio, brought to
you by United Physiotherapy Group, is your destination
for optimal health. Located in South Yarra, Melbourne,
UPG offers physiotherapy, yoga, Pilates, acupuncture
and other rehabilitation services in a stylish, Asian-
inspired sanctuary designed by local firm Studio Ezra.
Combining clean, uncluttered space with pops of
Eastern patterns, textures and artworks, there’s no
better place to strengthen your body, improve your
health, or simply breathe. And with spectacular city
views as your backdrop, you’ll have all the motivation
you need.

upg-studio.com.au @upg.studio

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Studio Ezra director
Georgia Ezra has
transformed this space
with cement encaustic
tiles from Tiles of Ezra.

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LA PORTE
WELLNESS
sydney
Open the door to a better mind, body and spirit at
La Porte Wellness – your stylish one-stop shop for
Pilates, yoga, meditation, nutrition and beauty, plus
infrared sauna for the ultimate detox. Nestled in
Rosebery, Sydney, La Porte is all about innovative
wellness in Scandi-chic surrounds, complete with
crisp white walls, calming timbers and natural
textures. It’s the ideal backdrop for inner bliss,
whether you’re working up a sweat in a studio class,
having your brows tended to by celebrity technician
Kristin Fisher, or noshing on delicious food prepared
by renowned plant-based chef, Youeni… Yep, we’re
already in the door.

laportespace.com.au @laporte_space

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PHOTOGRAPHY LISA SORGINI

COMMA
byron bay
Sometimes we just need a moment to breathe, refresh
and restart, and that’s what Comma day spa in Byron
Bay is all about. Comma offers a holistic, modern
massage experience, combining healing touch with
full-body treatments and facials. Realign yourself in a
calming, minimalistic space warmed by soft neutrals,
low lighting and earthy textures – the genius of local
interior designer Elise Fotheringham.

commabyron.com @commabyron

EMPIRE RETREAT
yallingup
Hit the ‘pause’ button on your busy life at Empire
Retreat and Spa, an opulent escape in Yallingup,
Margaret River. Recharge in the privacy of a
contemporary suite decked out in luxurious linens
and timber accents. Or in one of the spa’s rainforest
showers, for that matter. And with stunning vineyard
views from the atrium-style dining room, even
mealtime is a soothing experience.

empireretreat.com
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WILLOW
URBAN RETREAT
melbourne
PHOTOGRAPHY SHARYN CAIRNS / ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN MEME DESIGN STUDIO

Welcome to Willow Urban Retreat in Armadale,

Melbourne, where extraordinary design takes self-care
to a whole new level. Housed in two adjacent heritage
buildings, Willow was designed by local firm Meme
Design Studio, whose arched ceilings, seamless curves,
hand-rendered textures and palette of jade green
onyx and natural stone create a heightened sense
of space and calm. What better place to experience
a wellness spa, movement classes, holistic health
programs and more? In Willow’s café, chef Nick Cree
(whose previous venues include Supernormal and Top
Paddock) prepares nourishing, delectable dishes from
locally sourced ingredients.

willowurbanretreat.com.au

@willowurbanretreat

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VISIT
KAILO
brisbane
Ever notice how a holiday does wonders for your
wellbeing? Well, that’s exactly the vibe at KAILO
Wellness Medispa in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. On the
pool deck level of The Calile Hotel, local architects
Richards and Spence have created a subtropical haven
for modern skin health, medical aesthetics, beauty
essentials (like waxing and manicures), restorative
massages and more. With the lobby designed as an
outdoor room, softly vaulted corridors and tranquil
wellness pods for individual and group treatments,
KAILO’s urban resort ambience will leave you feeling
rejuvenated, both inside and out.

kailomedispa.com @kailomedispa_
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