July
These are the top Australian designs picked by our design editor
Eight of the most original, thoughtful and certainly beautiful new creations from local creatives.
- Stephen Todd
Meet the man at the helm of design icon Molteni&C
Vincent Van Duysen, the visionary creative director of Italian design powerhouse Molteni&C, opens the door to his personal spaces.
- Stephen Todd
This Perth artist is about to be showcased at Design Miami
Olive Gill-Hille will exhibit her timber sculptures at the highly influential event in December.
- Michael Bleby
May
Why you might want to hold on to your ’90s designer furniture
The work of design pioneer Gaetano Pesce is striking a chord with collectors.
- Stephen Todd
April
Nick Scali mounts UK push, realising long-held dream
The Australian furniture retailer flagged an equity raising to fund deal and further invest in its new British business.
- Carrie LaFrenz
Say nay to beige – the best new interiors are awash in vibrant colour
For those wanting to move out of neutral territory, the good news is that bold hues are back.
- Stephen Todd
Why an aerospace engineer and her sister make incredible outdoor furniture
Paola Lenti is one half of the eponymously named Italian furniture brand. Anna is her sister and CEO. Their collections adorn superyachts, resorts and private homes, and are now for sale in Sydney and Melbourne.
- Stephen Todd
March
Australian creative brings edgy mix to new Paris design fair
A young gun creative director from Sydney’s northern beaches makes waves with a new fair during Paris Fashion Week.
- Stephen Todd
Why these Australian designers make their sofas in the Netherlands
Kate and Joel Booy set up their home and studio in Dordrecht because ‘design is to the Dutch what sport is to Australians’.
- Stephen Todd
‘A chook shed at the end of the universe’: at home with Bill Henson
Artists Bill Henson and Louise Hearman have turned the building that houses their studios and living quarters into an intriguing sanctuary.
- Stephen Todd
French superstar designer Pierre Yovanovitch is heading to Melbourne
The Paris-based furniture designer will make his Australian debut with a showcase of his haute couture aesthetic.
- Stephen Todd
February
These Australian designers have created a new spin on industrial chic
Taking inspiration from highways and construction sites, K.P.D.O. has turned the tables on high-glam items for home.
- Stephen Todd
Nick Scali, Myer shares rally as retailers defy gloom
The CEO of sofa retailer Nick Scali said sales momentum spilled over into January, reflecting more positive consumer sentiment and tax cuts.
- Carrie LaFrenz
January
Koala narrows losses but faces big debt call within months
Revenue growth is stalling at the company best known for its boxed mattresses.
- Nick Bonyhady
December 2023
Seven design trends you need to know for 2024
Redecorating or looking for new furnishings? Look no further if chic, on-trend living is your thing.
- Stephen Todd and Felix Burrichter
Why dining at the bar is the hottest seat in the restaurant
At the recent Eat, Drink Design Awards, judges awarded Best Bar to Adelaide’s Dolly for its “tactile” appeal. It’s not the only venue where the bar is a drawcard.
- Stephen Todd
November 2023
This Australian furniture maker has doubled the size of its factory
Jardan is expanding its Melbourne hub and plans to follow its customers, including Google and Facebook, to the US.
- David Meagher
At this Sydney harbour penthouse, the furniture alone costs $1m
The duplex atop Sydney’s new Kurraba Residences is furnished throughout with pieces from Liaigre, the ultimate French interior design brand.
- Stephen Todd
October 2023
Why this pine stool is a design standout of 2023
A piece of furniture with a carved curved seat has been chosen as this year’s chair at MPavilion, a summer-long architecture and design festival in Melbourne.
- Stephen Todd
September 2023
You’ll sleep like a princess on a Hästens bed – if you can afford it
The Swedish company’s 455-kilogram, $900,000 Grand Vidius flagship product was conceived “just because”, CEO Jan Ryde tells Life & Leisure.
- Keith Austin
