australian house gar

ZAZA AN ICON OF CONTEMPORARY DESIGN Developed in collaboration with acclaimed designer Charles Wilson, organic lines and a relaxed tailored finish combine to form an award- winning sofa that perfectly embodies quintessential Australian style. AUSTRALIA AUCKLAND KUALA LUMPUR LONDON SINGAPORE SHANGHAI VANCOUVER I kingliving.com

l





Lantern House, Victoria, by Timmins+Whyte Architects. Photography by Peter Bennetts. The COLORBOND steel colour swatch represents actual product colour as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing. COLORBOND , the BlueScope brand mark and colour names are registered trade marks of BlueScope Steel Limited. 2021 BlueScope Steel Limited ABN 16 000 011 058. All rights reserved.

Beautiful simplicity. Tested in some of Australia’s harshest conditions, durable COLORBOND steel Matt diffuses light to create a subtle, textured and contemporary aesthetic. COLORBOND steel in Surfmist Matt offers a stylish contrast to softer tones and complements darker hues for added design flexibility and an elegantly understated appearance. Visit COLORBOND.COM/MATT or call 1800 702 764

Available at Harvey Norman

RANGE COOKERS Style it your way! For over 100 years, we’ve been proudly leading the market with our selection of high-quality British-made kitchen appliances. Boasting traditional charm and large capacity ovens, our stunning range cookers promise to make a statement in any kitchen. Also available in: BELLING.COM.AU

SUBSCRIBE TO Australian House Garden Already a subscriber? RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TO RECEIVE THIS OFFER 3 great reasons to subscribe + FREE home delivery + SAVE 44%* on your first 6 issues + ONLY $30 every 6 issues thereafter 2 EASY WAYS TO ORDER MAGSHOP.COM.AU/HG630 *Saving is based on your first 6 issues. After your first 6 issues, the subscription will automatically renew and be billed as $30 every 6 issues (biannually) thereafter until cancelled. For full Terms and Conditions, visit magshop.com.au/hg630. Please see Contents page for location of our Privacy Notice.

and RECEIVE 6 ISSUES FOR ONLY $30 Save up to 44%* RISK FREE cancel anytime HURRY! OFFER ENDS June 19, 2022 136 116 AND QUOTE M226HGN If you do not want your information provided to any organisation not associated with this offer, please indicate this clearly at time of order or notify the Promoter in writing. Offer valid from 16/05/2022 to 19/06/2022 to Australian residents only. Subscription copies do not receive free gifts offered at retail.

Our rugs lie lightly on this earth. ARMADILLO-CO.COM

Light, bright and white JUNE Photograph by Prue Ruscoe. Cover stories 194 The Creative Type Meet 84 Entertainer’s Dream A stunning Affordable Art Fair director, refurbished kitchen has revitalised 32 100+ pale and interesting interiors Stephanie Kelly Gordine. this waterside Sydney home. 68 Fresh white houses from Decorating 94 Light Fantastic Inspired by fond Bowral to Bondi memories of villas in Bali, this family 133 Do your laundry! 10 chic spaces 55 Blanc Canvas White is the natural has imbued their new build with a backdrop for earthy fabrics, textural holiday-at-home vibe. for washing and drying accessories and art. 153 Travelling luxe and local 108 History In The Making Taking cues 175 We visit the Melbourne International Houses from Scandi interiors, a Federation home is now fresh, airy and modern. Flower & Garden Show 68 French Open A Paris-themed moodboard guided the makeover of 120 The White Move What was a proud People this NSW Southern Highlands home. but tired inner-city terrace is now light-filled, gleaming gem. 32 Happy Place Interior designer Katie Sargent reveals her own renovation.

On our cover It’s hard to go past the timeless beauty of white... that’s why we’ve used Dulux Vivid White for our H&G masthead. White features in all our homes this issue, including in this sensational kitchen. See the full story p84 Photograph by Natalie Spadavecchia. Laundries 170 Bright Spark The charming alpine For our readers Photograph by Prue Ruscoe. Victoria town of Bright more than 133 Our showcase of lavish laundries is lives up to its name. 10 Subscribe to H&G this month awash with great ideas. and receive six issues for $30, Gardens a saving of 44%! Travel 175 Melbourne International Flower & 20 Your H&G Readers’ letters. 155 50 Luxe Escapes Fancy a mid-year Garden Show Our report on the big 190 Where To Buy Seen something you getaway? We profile amazing winners as MIFGS makes its return. locations around Australia. like? Find your nearest stockist here. 191 Privacy Notice



FURNITURE & HOMEWARES . INTERIOR DESIGN . PROPERTY STYLING SYDNEY . MELBOURNE . BRISBANE . GOLD COAST . PERTH . CANBERRA . AUCKLAND . LOS ANGELES WWW.COCOREPUBLIC.COM.AU

EDITOR’S LETTER H G I love white houses and white interiors. I know that might sound unadventurous, especially when I see the myriad, nuanced colour palettes that come across my desk every day from the best interior designers and coloursmiths in Australia. I so admire the deft use of colour, and it is an art form. But there is something about the relief of white paint as a background to collected art and furnishings that soothes me. As regular readers will know, I am a serial renovator, and my favourite white for the last 10 years has been Dulux Natural White. I love the depth and warmth it brings to any space. Coincidentally, I am frequently involved in ‘what is the best white paint colour?’ conversations. Dulux Lexicon – in varying strengths – is a favourite with architects for its crispness. In the 1990s, I loved Dulux Chalk USA and just typing its name makes me want to give it another whirl. Another much-loved strategy of mine for a quick and super effective renovation when neither time nor budget extends to sanding, fixing or replacing floorboards is the application of a few coats of Dulux Luxafloor, again in Natural White. My friend and painter John E. Jones has painted lots of interiors for me using this winning combination! I hope you can feel the serenity in all the homes in this issue, from Katie Sargent’s calm cocoon in Melbourne (page 32) to the Sewells’ French-inspired cottage in the NSW Southern Highlands (page 68). Iamalso along-timelaundryloverandinthisissue,weinclude someuniquewashing spaces to unleash your inner launderer (of clothes, that is)! I could happily live in the elegant laundry designed by Cadence & Co (page 133). It has all my non-negotiables for a happy space – a view, lots of light, a soft colour palette, art, a gorgeous rug, a statement antique and modern conveniences for dry-cleaner-standard results! After a lengthy hiatus, the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show returned this year. Our deputy and gardens editor Elizabeth Wilson visited and returned inspired by the verdant offerings. Robert Boyle’s Gold Medal-winning garden (page 176) ticks all the planter boxes for me – espaliered lemons, hydrangeas, topiaries – exactly what “There is something I am attempting in my garden. And Australian of the Year and renaissance man Dylan about the relief of white paint as a Alcott worked with Joby and Carolyn Blackman of Vivid Designs to create an accessible background to art and furnishings garden that promotes inclusion, page 180. Gardens really do enrich the soul, and while that SOOTHES me.” we love the work of professionals, as long as your gardening style makes you happy, it doesn’t matter! Like landscape designer Mark Browning’s late mother Audrey, who he describes as a “mad keen” gardener (and inspiration for his Silver Gilt Medal- winning garden on page 185). I love that description. When I am outside feeding the Photograph by Kristina Soljo. worms, distributing the compost and talking to my plants, I forget all else. In a world where it is sometimes hard to find a private patch of green to escape to, I hope you find a leafy spot to relax and enjoy the following pages. Tanya Buchanan, Editor-in-Chief TOP PICKS WRAP SCENT COLLECT GLOW COLOUR Cashmere travel set (wrap, Rozu unisex eau de Coastal Bouquet II artwork by Pinched ceramic Gucci ‘Rouge À Lèvres’ eye mask, socks and pouch), parfum, $210/50ml; Elizabeth Barnett, $5400; candle, $72; liquid matt lip colour, $64; $550; hardtofind.com.au. michaelreidsouthernhighlands.com.au. aesop.com.au. hardtofind.com.au. myer.com.au.

On sale EDITORIAL now Editor in chief Tanya Buchanan Creative director Antonietta Panuccio AVAILABLE AT AREMEDIABOOKS.COM.AU Deputy editor Elizabeth Wilson AND WHERE ALL GOOD BOOKS ARE SOLD Chief copy editor Sarah Pickette Senior content/production editor Tamarah Pienaar ONLY Editorial coordinator Anna Campbell $39.99 ART & STYLE australianhouseandgarden houseandgarden homestolove.com.au Art director Shayne Burton Stylist Sophie Wilson Junior designer Saffron Sylvester Prepress specialist Matus Kundrat CONTRIBUTORS Annika Baker, Jackie Brygel, Darren Christison, Kirstie Clements, Claire Delmar, Ess Creative, Tom Ferguson, Simon Griffiths, Maree Homer, Tammy Huynh, Alana Landsberry, Olga Lewis, Ryan Linnegar, Georgia Madden, Shannon McGrath, Kate Nixon (interiors), Chris Pearson, Carli Philips, Jenah Piwanski, Tristan Qasabian, Sue Ramsey, Prue Ruscoe, Natalie Spadavecchia, Anson Smart, Karen Spresser, Kelly Tapp, Pablo Veiga, Dave Wheeler ADVERTISING & PRODUCTION Group category manager Rhyl Heavener (02) 8114 9420 Advertising production manager Kate Orsborn (02) 9282 8364 Brand executive Amelia Paterson (02) 9282 8038 Sales director, agency and direct – NSW, Victoria, SA & WA Karen Holmes (02) 9282 8733 Victoria head of direct sales Demi Martelo (03) 9823 6368 Queensland head of sales Judy Taylor (07) 3101 6636 Production controller Sally Jefferys Advertising production controller Dominic Roy (02) 9282 8691 Senior event manager Cate Gazal (02) 8226 9342 MARKETING & CIRCULATION Marketing director Louise Cankett Circulation and insights manager Nicole Pearson Data and distribution manager Joshua Blanshard Subscriptions campaign manager Jesvin Vincent Marketing enquiries [email protected] ARE MEDIA CORPORATE Chief executive officer Jane Huxley Finance director Marena Paul Group publisher – homes Shane Sutton Director of sales Andrew Cook Customer director Sally Eagle Business manager Georgina Bromfield Syndications [email protected] New Zealand enquiries +61 2 9282 8505 SUBSCRIPTION SALES & ENQUIRIES Magshop GPO Box 5252, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia Phone 136 116 (Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm AEST) Web magshop.com.au All other Australian House & Garden enquiries: (02) 9282 8456 Published by Are Media Pty Ltd (ABN 053 273 546), 54 Park Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. The trademark AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN is the property of Are Media Pty Ltd and is used under licence. © 2022. All rights reserved. Prepress by SBM. Printed by Ovato, 8 Priddle Street, Warwick Farm, NSW 2170. National distribution by Are Direct; (02) 9972 8800. ISSN 0004-931X. No material may be reproduced in part or in whole without written consent from the copyright holders. Are Media does not accept responsibility for damage to or loss of freelance material submitted for publication. Allow several weeks for acceptance or return. For enquiries regarding subscriptions, call 136 116 Monday-Friday 8am-6pm AEST, email [email protected] or mail letters to: Australian House & Garden, Reply Paid 3508, Sydney, NSW 2001 or subscribe online at magshop.com.au/hg. Subscription rate*: Australia $105.60 (one year, 12 issues); NZ A$120 (one year, 12 issues); other countries A$180 (one year, 12 issues). All overseas subscriptions sent air speed. *Recommended price, Australian House & Garden.

Available through Interior Designers, Decorators and selected stockists Call us on 07 3806 5370 www.xavierfurniture.com.au

H G LETTERS Facebook YOUR H G How fabulous – an article about maximalism. I absolutely loved Richard Archer’s home (‘Art And Soul’, April). I know it’s trendy to have a clutter-free house, but I love having my place filled with treasures. Items bought on holidays and daytrips are wonderful talking pieces whenever friends and family visit. Richard’s house is bursting with creativity, which makes it such an exciting space. I felt so inspired after reading the feature that I have planned a shopping day. Why not live life to the maximum? Bryanna Kemp, Hunters Hill, NSW WHEN PLAN B IS A WINNER FRESH PERSPECTIVE Instagram Letters may be edited for length and clarity. I came down to Sydney from the flooded What a truly inspiring magazine H&G is. Pinterest Northern Rivers for Easter to visit my ‘Lawn & Order’ (April) was brilliant. daughter and her family, but instead of Showing how to transform seemingly H^G social visiting the Easter Show with them, today I unusable spaces outside, was so creative. am sitting here enjoying your wonderful I’ve already booked a landscape gardener The posts that made your month. magazine and eating chocolate eggs to revitalise neglected pockets of the This kitchen/diner’s clever use of space with my arm in a sling, having broken garden. Very excited! Thank you for had Facebookers in a frenzy, a revamped my wrist while trying to rollerskate with my making me look at things with a new eye homestead won hearts on Instagram, grandchildren. Not the break I was hoping – change is so important in order to keep while a Japanese-inspired bathroom for, but happy to be catching up on the surroundings fresh. proved a winner for Pinners. the May issue of H&G. Stella Lombard, Hunters Hill, NSW Diane Kinkade, North Tumbulgum, NSW Facebook facebook.com/ ON THE BRIGHT SIDE... australianhouseandgarden HOME COMFORTS Highlights from each issue plus links A frenzied call from my husband that to tours of our favourite homes. When it comes to home decorating we had to go into isolation had me Instagram @houseandgarden there’s no denying the strong trend dreading a week at home. Then I View the most inspirational towards minimalism, but a peek inside discovered that I could buy the latest images of the month from H&G Sydney architect Richard Archer’s issue of Australian House & Garden headquarters and out and about. treasure-filled home had me lingering while I was doing my online grocery Pinterest pinterest.com.au/ over every photo, reminding me how shop. Hooray! Something to soothe houseandgardenau comforting it is to be surrounded by the the soul and help me plan some dreamy Picture-perfect images from our pages things you love, and when your house spaces as we while away our time and sensational products to covet. becomes a home. in uarantine. Judith Caine, Donvale, Victoria Jennifer Ball, Virginia, Queensland WRITE IN TO WIN The author of each letter published receives $50. Our favourite also wins a prize. This month, Bryanna Kemp receives a 24cm toughened non-stick sauteuse with glass lid, valued at $360, courtesy of Le Creuset; lecreuset.com.au. Email your letter to H&[email protected] or post to Your H&G, PO Box 4088, Sydney, NSW 1028. Please include your full name and address to be considered for publication. 20 | AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN



hOEHarvey Norman Presents gwn Sleep in total comfort on a quality mattress proudly made in Australia, by Australians.

THE EXPERT CHOICE A mattress that combines pressure-relieving comfort, body-conforming support and a healthy, hypoallergenic sleep environment, The King Koil Chiro Luxury Estate creates ideal conditions for deep, restorative sleep. Backed by experts at the International Chiropractors Association, it features Copper-Gel infused Memory Foam and the advanced Reflex Max Support System – a combination of comfort and support that gets you to sleep and keeps you asleep. ̧ ̧ Reflex Max Support system minimises ̧ ̧partner disturbance. Coolmax® technology wicks away moisture ̧ ̧for a cooler and more comfortable sleep. Backed by Sensitive Choice, providing ̧ ̧protection for asthma and allergy sufferers. Craftsman-made with a 10-year guarantee. Australian made and exclusive to Harvey Norman. King Koil CHIRO LUXURY ESTATE MEDIUM Queen Mattress $2799; ELIZA Queen Bed in Profile Panache Moonbeam fabric $2199; EAST HAMPTON 1-Drawer Bedside Table in White $599; BARCELONA Wing Back Chair with Cushion in Natural $829; NALA Silver Throw (127 x 152cm) $69; DAKOTA Natural Ceramic Lamp $129; JAMIESON Olive Queen/King Coverlet Set $229; DRAZAN Sage Cushion $39.95;VENICE Mustard Cushion $49.95; VISCONTI L Rug in Natural (200 x 290cm) $1099. HARVEYNORMAN.COM.AU online | mobile | in store

SLEEP IN STYLE Style meets substance with the Beautyrest Black® Medici Medium mattress. Offering high-tech support without compromising comfort, this not-too-hard, not-too-soft mattress delivers your own Goldilocks moment, every night. Together, the cushioning layers of Dreamfoam® and a Triple Helix Micro Coil system give you the ultimate sleep indulgence. Think of it as the cashmere sweater of the bedding world – stylish, luxurious and unquestionably enduring. ̧ ̧ Exceptional support thanks to the masterful technology of BeautyEdge®, which ensures the mattress is stable from ̧ ̧edge to edge. Dreamfoam® delivers a luxurious feel ̧ ̧without compromising on back support. Innovative materials such as Silk Aircool™ Quilt and antibacterial Kulkote® Carbon help wick heat from the body to keep you cool and comfortable. Australian made and exclusive to Harvey Norman. Beautyrest Black® MEDICI MEDIUM Queen Mattress $3299; Beautyrest Black® Queen Standard Base $999; ASTOR 2-Drawer Bedside Table $349; JAMIESON Silver Queen/King Coverlet Set $229;ATMOSPHERE Cushion in Rose $69; JAMIESON Silver Cushion $39.95; DIVA L Rug (200 x 290cm) $1849.

HARVEYNORMAN.COM.AU online | mobile | in store



The Perfect Match Featuring Wool Fibre and additional comfort layers, the Sealy Posturepedic® Arlington Plush Mattress is the perfect choice if you’re looking for a bed that feels like it was made just for you. A master of flexibility, the Arlington’s innovative Titanium AlignSupport ™ system features intuitive titanium coils, which work to maintain your body’s natural alignment while you sleep. In addition, resilient ComfortCore® SenseGel provides superior lumbar support to facilitate deep and undisturbed rest. ̧ ̧ UniCased® XT edge support protects the mattress perimeter and base, providing a stable ̧ ̧sleep surface and minimising disturbance. Melt into sleep on an ultra-sensitive Memory ̧ ̧Foam layer that conforms to your body. Treated with SmarTex®, the Tencel fabric mattress cover is gentle on the skin, efficiently absorbing moisture to keep you cool. Australian made and exclusive to Harvey Norman. Sealy Posturepedic® Elevate Ultra ARLINGTON PLUSH Queen Mattress $2399; MONTAGE Queen Bedframe with Floating Base $2299; MONTAGE 3-Drawer Bedside Table in Natural Finish $1299; LINEN Queen/King Coverlet Set in White $389; CONSTANCE Cushion in Blush $39.95; VISCONTI L Rug in Grey (200 x 290cm) $1099. HARVEYNORMAN.COM.AU online | mobile | in store

JUST RIGHT ̧ ̧ Minimise middle-of-the-night wakeups with high density foam that absorbs motion, reducing disturbance Enjoy serene nights with the Sealy Optimum® Linear Medium Mattress. Engineered using high density ̧ ̧caused by restless sleepers. foam and lofty comfort layers, its thoughtfully chosen Viscoelastic Memory Foam provides a deep layer of materials create solid support, without too much slow-release pressure relief for long-lasting support. firmness. Striking the perfect balance between body- hugging comfort and motion absorption, this is the ideal Australian made and exclusive to Harvey Norman. choice for people who want a mattress that will shape itself to their optimum sleeping position. Sealy Optimum® LINEAR MEDIUM Queen Mattress $2799; HARRISON Queen Bed in Warwick Lexus Haze fabric $1999; HARRISON 2-Drawer Bedside Table $549; HARRISON Bed Bench $1399; DRAZAN Blue Queen/King Coverlet Set $209; SHAW Linen Blend Cushion in Silver $49; PACIFIC L Rug (200 x 290cm) $1299.

HARVEYNORMAN.COM.AU online | mobile | in store



AS YOU LIKE IT It’s all about you with the SleepMaker ® Arizona Deluxe Firm Mattress, perfect for anyone who craves a personal touch in the bedroom. Expertly designed for superior balance and pressure relief, it comes with your choice of mattress or ensemble in four noticeably different feels: plush, medium, firm and super firm. No matter what you decide, every bed comes with a five-zone Micro Pocket Coil spring and KulKote® temperature-regulating technology. The result? The kind of sleep you’ve only ever dreamt about. ̧ ̧ Support tired muscles and alleviate pressure with a clever combination ̧ ̧of Graphene and Fusion Gel, Climatex® Quilt and Memory Foam. The unique five-zone Micro Pocket Coil provides a stronger coil system ̧ ̧for greater all-over support and exceptional spinal alignment. Maintain the perfect temperature all night with Kulkote® – a genius design feature that draws heat away and releases it back when needed. Australian made and exclusive to Harvey Norman. SleepMaker® ARIZONA DELUXE FIRM Queen Mattress $2399; SleepMaker® ARIZONA DELUXE Standard Queen Base $699; MILLY Marble Table Lamp $235; LUXE 2-Drawer Bedside Table $549ea; ATMOSPHERE Cushion in Olive or Fawn $69ea; SHAW Linen Blend Cushion in Sage $49; ATMOSPHERE Throw in Fawn $99; NALA Ochre Throw (127 x 152cm) $69; LUX L Rug (200 x 290cm) $1749. SHOP ONLINE WITH YOUR LOCAL STORE HN.COM.AU OR CALL 1300 464 278 Harvey Norman® stores are operated by independent franchisees. Bedding prices are valid in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane metropolitan areas only. Prices in other areas will be higher due to additional freight charges. Promotion ends 22/06/2022. HARVEYNORMAN.COM.AU online | mobile | in store

H G AT HOME WITH A Petal dome pendant light from Bisque Interiors hangs over the Rosetta travertine dining table from En Gold. Large Flamenco bowl from En Gold, small flower vessel from All Fired Up and vases from Etsy. Roman blinds in James Dunlop Textiles ‘Envoy’ fabric in Angora. OPPOSITE Homeowner and interior designer Katie Sargent in her guestroom. The bay window seat is upholstered in Warwick Fabrics ‘Kalahari’. Seat and cushion custom made by Eclectic Boogaloo. Petrified-wood drum table, Fenton & Fenton. 32 | AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN

HAPPY PLACE Interior designer Katie Sargent made light work of transforming a Melbourne semi into a home where her family could flourish. STORY Sarah Pickette | STYLING Katie Sargent | PHOTOGRAPHY Shannon McGrath

H G AT HOME WITH The floors in the house are existing baltic pine boards that were sanded and lightly whitewashed. Artwork behind pendant light by Graeme Rowe. OPPOSITE TOP Artwork behind dining table by Alanna Josie and large artwork in living area by Graeme Rowe. Provincial stool, Kazari+Ziguzagu. OPPOSITE BOTTOM The kitchen cabinets were repainted Haymes Paint Organic 5 and Kethy bronze pulls added. Oven, Bunnings. 34 | AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN

T he process of updating a heritage home can require its owners to think on their feet. When there’s a nasty burst pipe in the onlybathroom, the renovation ofthat room takes on an extreme urgency, particularly when you add a lockdown into the equation. “The Covid situation was getting serious,” says Katie Sargent, interior designer and owner of this 1900s home in Melbourne. “We had to get the bathroom done immediately, before tradies became impossible to pin down. We didn’t move out, so for a while there we’d have to jump in the car and drive to the local park when we needed the bathroom!” But, later, when the kitchen was being overhauled and the baltic pine floors sanded and whitewashed, staying put wasn’t an option: “We packed up the dog and Charlie, who was just three months old at the time, and got out. Let’s just say it was a big undertaking,” she laughs. The semi-detached home Katie and her fiance Karl own sits within a tightly controlled heritage precinct. Bounded by a party wall on one side and an apartment block on the other, there wasn’t much scope to make structural changes. There was, however, plenty of work to be >

done inside. “There was some horrible brown carpet and While white keeps the shared spaces looking bright, the brown venetian shutters that had to go. We increased the main bedroom and guest bedroom are a warmer pale grey storage in all the bedrooms – that was a game-changer – and Charlie’s nursery – arguably the star attraction of the and we painted and put in new window treatments.” house – features a beautiful wallpaper designed by Katie. Fireplaces were refurbished and personality added via soft furnishings and art. “When I fell pregnant with Charlie, I knew I wanted to design a custom wallpaper. Karl was born in South Africa Freshening the walls with a lick of Dulux Natural White and his parents are Kenyan and Zimbabwean, so there’s improved the living areas out of sight, says Katie. a family connection to Africa that we wanted to reflect,” “Everything feels bigger, lighter and more modern now, she says. “I loved the idea of creating a safari or savannah but still in a classic way. I love to use whites and neutrals, story that wrapped the whole room, because we have these and to team them with greens, touches of timber and some beautiful high ceilings. As he gets older we can point out pops of black for contrast.” The universal appeal of white the animals to him, and we can talk about Africa.” was also front of mind for Katie: “As much as we want to put our stamp on this home, we know we will outgrow it In the main bedroom, there’s a headboard Karl had pretty soon. So we’ve been quite intentional about creating custom-made as a house-warming gift for Katie and on a neutral palette that will allow potential buyers to see the bed are cushions sewn from fabrics she’d been saving. themselves in the house.” “When I reached the second trimester of my pregnancy Karl had them made up for me. He’s a romantic soul.” > ABOVE A custom sofa is set on a jute rug from Samarkand Gallery. The zellige-tiled coffee table on bronze base is also a custom piece. In the corner of the room is a vintage cane buffet bought at auction. Hanging by the console are two framed seagrass squares and a painting purchased at a flea market. OPPOSITE A custom-made foam-framed mirror hangs on the living area’s wall, which is painted Dulux Natural White. Beige armchair from Weylandts (now closed) and small white plaster table made by Katie. Custom wire sculpture by Coton Collective and vessel on books made by Katie.

AT HOME WITH H G “EVERYTHING FEELS BIGGER, LIGHTER AND MORE MODERN NOW.” Katie Sargent, designer/owner AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN | 37

Linen bedding adds texture to the guestroom. Formakami ‘JH4’ pendant light, Cult Design. Chair upholstered in Warwick Fabrics ‘Rathlin’. OPPOSITE TOP, LEFT AND RIGHT The guestroom’s bedhead was made by Wills Furniture. Sitting beneath the Edwardian stained-glass window is a solid- walnut floating desk. Artwork by Alanna Josie. OPPOSITE BOTTOM Walls in the main bedroom are painted Dulux Feather Soft. Cupboards, Freedom. Larger artwork over bed by Irene Campbell; smaller artwork by Jai Vasicek. Wire art from Coton Collective and plaster art by Katie Sargent. > THE PALETTE Dulux Natural White (living areas) Dulux Feather Soft (bedrooms)

AT HOME WITH H G AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN | 39

H G AT HOME WITH 40 | AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN

THIS PAGE AND OPPOSITE TOP Katie and Charlie, now seven months, sit on a Maxime occasional chair from Coco Republic. Safari Montage wallpaper designed by Katie and made by Pickawall. Sun cot, Troll. Sisal rug, Floorspace. Antique lamp with shade designed by Katie and made by Nooshy Design. OPPOSITE BOTTOM, LEFT AND RIGHT A Fossil basin from Schots Home Emporium is set on an Ikea ‘Godmorgon’ vanity with a top in limestone from Apex Stone. Bath and wall clad in porcelain terrazzo tiles from National Tiles. > “IT WAS BEAUTIFUL TO BE ABLE TO CREATE A DREAMY, MAGICAL SPACE FOR CHARLIE.” Katie

H G AT HOME WITH The kitchen received a swift facelift, with cabinetry 42 | AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN repainted Haymes Paint Organic 5 and bronze pulls added. “We refinished the existing timber benchtops and sanded them back before restaining them to a walnut finish. The splashback – previously pink – was retiled. We had no option to change the layout of the kitchen; there just isn’t the space. The way it is at the moment, it feels roomy enough, but I think if we’d put in even a slim island it would be cramped.” Across from the kitchen is the dining area, set in a sunny spot and defined by a generous pendant light. This space flows on to the living area through a beautiful flattened archway. “All the attention in this room goes to the huge artwork by Graeme Rowe,” says Katie. “I love the drama and impact of it. Everyone who comes over comments on this piece. Charlie is also fascinated by it – babies love contrast.” Of all the changes, updating the floor finishes had the most dramatic impact on the house, she adds. “The original floorboards had two different orange stains in different parts of the house, which gave it a very dated feel. And the bedrooms had a depressing grey carpet. We replaced the carpet in the bedrooms with a lighter wool loop, and stripped back the floors before giving them a whitewash. This made the house feel so much bigger.” Doors painted Porter’s Paints River Stone – a signature colour in Katie’s projects – lead out to the leafy courtyard. “When we walk outside, it’s like a sanctuary,” says Katie. “There are palm trees in the neighbour’s garden that are covered in ivy and there’s wisteria in our garden. It’s lush and shady, and the black fence makes the foliage pop. It also marries up with key artworks inside, which are encased in ebony timber frames.” Updating her own home proved a very rewarding experience for Katie. “It was brilliant to be able to move quickly on everything, and to see our rooms brought to life again with a beautiful, warm energy.” > Katie Sargent Design, St Kilda West, Victoria; katiesargentdesign.com TOP Karl, Charlie and Katie with their black labrador, Willow. Deckchair, Utopia Home. Antique drum table, Kazari+Ziguzagu. LEFT Doors to the courtyard are painted Porter’s Paints River Stone. Classique dining table, GlobeWest. Amalfi outdoor chairs in Moss, Coco Republic. The timber vase was a lucky market find. Scalloped casserole dish, napkins and tablecloth from AHW Georgia Ezra. For Where to Buy, see page 190.



LIFE & STYLE Interior designer Katie Sargent shares some firsts and favourite things... 1 4 2 3 5 Big Rock by Hugh Evans, courtesy of Hugh Gallery (1). Still by Graeme Rowe, courtesy of Libby Edwards Galleries (5). Photograph by Britney Gill (4). “MY DAD BOUGHT MY FIRST PIECE OF ART FOR ME FOR MY 21ST BIRTHDAY.” 6 7 YOUR FIRST (ADULT) HOME? A little Art Deco artist Graeme Rowe (5), they are striking and completely unique. apartment with a huge jacaranda tree wrapping around I also love the work of Hugh Evans (1) who has a gallery in Flinders the bedrooms and sunroom. It felt like I was living in a purple on the Mornington Peninsula. My dad bought my first piece dream when the tree flowered. of art for me for my 21st birthday and we spent a few hours with Hugh picking one out. It is very special to me.  DREAM TRAVEL DESTINATIONS? I’d love to go on safari in Botswana with Karl and Charlie when he’s old enough MUSIC YOU LOVE? I’m heavily influenced by my dad, who to take it all in. Visiting any of the Coqui Coqui residences (4) in lives for music. U2, Bruce Springsteen, Maribou State, but I also Mexico is also on my bucket list. love pop, chilled house and everything in between.  MOST UNFORGETTABLE MEAL? It was at a little FAVROURITE FILM? The French film, The Untouchables. winery just outside of Hobart on the way to Freycinet. We had It’s sad but hilarious. Incidentally, it’s also my fiance’s favourite the most delicious mushroom pizza, straight out of the oven, movie. I knew we were a good match when we discovered that! on the lawn overlooking the vineyards. CLOTHING BRANDS YOU FAVOUR? I love Cos and COLOURS YOU GRAVITATE TO? Green, every time. Cable (2). But I’m like a moth to a flame when it comes to linen. Mixed with black, bronze, ivory and walnut. CAUSES CLOSE TO YOUR HEART? Charities that help FAVOURITE FURNITURE DESIGNER? More pregnant and new mothers in developing or war-torn nations. curator than designer, but I adore everything from Salt by the Casa Project (6). LEISURE ACTIVITIES YOU ENJOY? A day trip to a wine region. I also love shopping when travelling.  SCENT YOU LOVE? Eau de Lierre by Diptyque (3), Woodsage & Seasalt by Jo Malone, and my little baby. YOUR IDEAL QUIET SUNDAY INVOLVES… Breakfast at home or in a cafe with Karl and Charlie – and our dog Willow, FAVOURITE FLOWERS? All flowers bring joy, but I do love if she behaves! – followed by a market visit and a relaxed white and blue anemones, dahlias and kale. I always seem drawn afternoon or evening meal. to a bunch of interesting foliage when I am gifting flowers. DREAM CAR? Karl and I are committed to transitioning to ARTISTS YOU LOVE? I have many pieces by Melbourne an electric car, so I think a Tesla (7) is next on the cards. #



HARVEY NORMAN PRESENTS Colour your Kitchen From cottage blues to dynamic reds, these versatile freestanding cookers come in a range of new vibrant hues to spice up your entertaining.

Integrated Gas Cooktop with Wok Burner Whether you’re cooking for a large family, throwing a dinner party or preparing freezer meals, the Richmond Deluxe Dual Fuel Range Cooker offers substantial room and flexibility. Pastas, curries and soups can easily be prepared on the multiple gas hob burners, while stir-fried dishes can be cooked on the specially designed wok burner. Nothing is too much for this cooker. Multi-Function Oven Multiple Ovens With a generous cooking Boasting a 41L compact oven, twin multi-function ovens capacity and multiple functions, and a 41L slow cook oven (224L in total), the Richmond such as slow cook or grill Deluxe Dual Fuel Range Cooker has more than enough function plus bread proving capacity to cater to the most demanding of home chefs. and more, this four-door freestanding oven is a versatile and welcome addition to any kitchen. In addition, a set of double extending telescopic runners can be conveniently moved between three oven cavities to suit your preference, making it easy to add and remove dishes whenever you need to. Belling (BRD1100DFCB) 1100mm Colour Boutique Richmond Deluxe Dual Fuel Range Cooker, in Country Blue, $10,499. Cast Iron Griddle Plate (083638700), $199. Morphy Richards 1.5L Accents Rose Gold Pyramid Kettle – White (102108), $149. Morphy Richards Accents Rose Gold 4-Slice Toaster – White (242108) $149. The Belling Colour Boutique Collection HARVEYNORMAN.COM.AU online | mobile | in store

HARVEY NORMAN Colour your Kitchen Inspired by the glamour of the Italian Riviera, and combined with the latest in cooking technology, the Smeg Portofino freestanding range features exceptional materials, innovative construction, and commanding style to bring sophistication to any kitchen. Effortless and Efficient With five separate cooking zones in a variety of sizes and ratings, the Smeg Portofino Induction Freestanding Cooker provides precision and extremely accurate temperature control. Heat is only generated when the pan comes into direct contact with a specific cooking zone, ensuring safety in the kitchen. This helps optimise power consumption, only using the energy needed to heat the pan itself. Robust yet Refined The Portofino design makes a statement in any kitchen, while the Ligurian Harbour- inspired palette brings the Mediterranean into the heart of the home. More than just a visual statement, Smeg’s ground-breaking technology can also bring your oven to 200°C in just six minutes. Smeg (CPF9IPR) 900mm Portofino Induction Freestanding Cooker in Coral Red, $9990; 900mm Portofino Wallmount Rangehood (KPFA9RD) in Coral Red, $2990. Smeg 50s Retro Style Espresso Co ee Machine – Cream (ECF01CRAU), $549. The Smeg Portofino Colour Collection HARVEYNORMAN.COM.AU online | mobile | in store