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design SOCIETY • Our pick of the latest and greatest
HONEY, I’M HOME! • Oozing warmth and exuding mellow vibes, honey is becoming one of the most popular interior trends of 2022. Fill your home with honey hues from light to dark and reap the sweet rewards of this stunning colourway
OUT & ABOUT • See what’s happening in the design world
NEIGHBOURHOOD STUDIO • Best known for his limestone sculptures and hybrid objects that balance form, materiality and process, Melbourne-based Lucas Wearne is the self-taught artist, craftsperson and maker who founded Neighbourhood Studio in 2020
WIN BIG MORE THAN $10,000 GIVEAWAY! • Love getting your hands on free stuff? Who doesn’t?! This issue, we are giving our wonderful readers the chance to win one of 10 amazing prizes
GETTING CUSHY • Never underestimate the transformative power of a good cushion. Get ready for the cooler months and overhaul the look of your interiors with cushions for all styles and budgets
MIXED SORBET PASTELS • No longer relegated to kids’ bedrooms, pastel palettes filled with warm-and cool-toned colours are making their way into more homes than ever before. Mix pastel pieces with neutral decor to ensure the pastels pop without overwhelming the room. Start small (think artwork, cushions and lighting) and work your way up to a pastel palace
FIVE OF THE BEST… DESKS • Remember when working from home seemed like a fantasy? Today, it remains the reality for many of us and the “fantasy factor” of working without wearing pants has well and truly worn off. Update your home office with one of these five fabulous desks and watch your productivity soar
RENOVATION OF THE YEAR AWARDS 21/22
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CREATE A COSY SPACE • Introducing Brunner wood heaters from Euro Fireplaces
THE WARMTH FACTOR • We all want a warm, comfortable home in winter, so make sure you find the right kind of heating to take the chill out of the air
GET WITH THE TIMES • The benefits of modern electric fireplaces
AUSTRALIAN-MADE WARMTH • Officially Australian Made accredited, consider a fireplace from Real Flame
WE LOVE COLOUR • A fresh palette to a classic design
HOUSES & APARTMENTS
TIME TO PLAY • A sense of play and timeless style are perfect bedfellows in this home
COTTAGE EXTENSION • A Southern Highlands stunner from Smith & Sons
BALLARAT BEAUTY • A family home is given a new lease on life
SMITH PROJECT • A modern coastal revival that’s the talk of Torquay
TRANSFORMATION IN TOOWOOMBA • Designed to allow its occupants to age in place, this double-storey extension would make anyone’s golden years sparkle
SLICE OF PARADISE • Oceana is the dreamy, ocean-inspired holiday home bursting with beachside appeal
SUPERIOR SOUND • Music to our ears: Premium Sound is the one-stop shop for exceptional home audio equipment
STYLISH FUNCTIONALITY • Achieve ergonomic elegance with AVENTOS lift systems
POWER UP WITH SOLAHART • Protect yourself against surging power bills and future-proof your home with Solahart
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