Australian House & Garden

& receive 3 bonus issues of THE AUSTRALIAN Women’s Weekly SAVE 46% As the trusted voice of Australian women for over eight decades, The Australian Women’s Weekly is a much-loved and trusted women’s lifestyle magazine that sets the agenda on what matt

I greatly admire the Italian approach to living La Dolce Vita, and on my annual trip to Italy for the Salone del Mobile Milano I always watch in envy as Italians exuberantly enjoy a fun, food, family and friend-centric existence. One clan who embrace

THE FIRST PIECE OF FURNITURE I EVER BOUGHT WAS… A Flexform ‘Magister’ sofa (8). I loved the understated, timeless lines and finely crafted upholstery. I’M CURRENTLY READING Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention by Johann Hari. I’M INSPIRED BY THE

“I was a very mischievous child,” Fabio Fanuli tells me, speaking from his office at the family’s eponymous furniture business. It’s something that anyone who knows this lovely man would find very hard to believe – the moniker ‘Mr Nice Guy’ was surel

Create barista-quality silky milk coffees for every taste with Breville’s Auto MilQ feature. Boasting smarter tech, the new alternative milk settings for soy, oat, almond and dairy milk will calibrate temperature and air injection time for your favou

The stylish Jura J8 is packed with clever technology to effortlessly deliver 31 specialty coffee recipes. Savour perfectly flavoured coffee with the innovative Sweet Foam function which infuses milk foam with syrup during preparation to deliver your

Enjoy the refreshing Cold Brew function on the De'Longhi Eletta Explore. In under five minutes, it delivers that cool, smooth flavour you crave thanks to a unique pump system that uses ambient water temperature, and infuses the coffee under low press

Offering the one-touch convenience and consistency of Nespresso’s signature capsule and the flexibility of a fully automatic steam wand, the Vertuo Creatista lets you craft a wide range of coffee recipes made for six cup sizes, from perfect piccolos

Styling by Sophie Wilson. Photograph by Alana Landsberry. Calligraphy by Lesley Workman. ■

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Entertaining comes naturally to Khanh Ong, so when we invited him to entertain us, he jumped at the chance. Khanh’s love of food, styling and an oversized platter made him the perfect choice. Describe your entertaining style in three words. Generous,

Styling by Steve Cordony & Olga Lewis. Photograph by Jeremy Simons. Calligraphy by Lesley Workman. ■

Prep time: 10 minutes. Serves 4-6. 4 oxheart tomatoes, sliced into 3mm slices100g burrata ball Juice and zest of 1 orangeJuice and zest of 1 lemon¼ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced, plus extra to garnish1 ½ tablespoons red-wine vin

Every time the owners of this five-bedroom home on Sydney’s Lower North Shore open their raw-timber gate, they travel to a special place. With its arched colonnade, timber beams, terracotta-tiled roof, crazypaving and romantic courtyard, this handsom

This isn’t the first time this Mid-century home on Sydney’s Lower North Shore has featured in H&G – in fact, it was the cover star in November 1959. Built by Allan Frazer, a talented jack-of-all trades who owned a manufacturing business, and his sail

It’s difficult to imagine that this most stately and exquisitely dressed of family homes in Sydney’s eastern suburbs has lived so many entirely different and, in some cases, less glamorous, lives. Yet, in centuries past, the 1889 Italianate abode has

Smart steel-framed windows have provided a fresh outlook for Dave and Yael, the owners of this four-bedroom home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches – in more ways than one. Their inclusion proves windows are not just eyes to the outside world – they set th

When embarking on the renovation of a period home, unwanted surprises are always a possibility. But little did young couple Jennifer and Stephen know that when they engaged architect Klaus Carson to reimagine their 1880s home in inner Sydney, they wo

'Perfect imperfection’ is what the owners of this 19th-century Italianate terrace in Sydney’s inner west envisioned for their family home, a place that would have all the necessary trappings for contemporary life without sacrificing the charming idio

Create a striking look with a combination of design and exceptional structure in Choices Flooring’s MOOD Honeycell blinds. Available in both blockout and light filtering options, Honeycell blinds provide superior insulation, keeping your home warmer

‘La dolce vista’ might neatly sum up this Italian-inspired garden with sweeping views. Owned by architect Russell Casper of Casper Architecture & Design (CAD), it is peppered with olive trees, lavender and rosemary, and evokes the heady ambience of a

Spring – when nature awakens from its winter slumber – is my favourite time of the year in the garden. For us at the farm, it’s like we go to bed one night and wake up to find the garden has burst into life overnight. And while it’s exciting to see a

Looking out over the Australian bushland, this kitchen on Sydney’s Lower North Shore needed to be refined yet durable to accommodate this family, which includes three boys. Taking charge of the renovation, Lauren Ryan from Anna.Carin Design Studio ke

Functionality is at the forefront of this Melbourne inner-city kitchen, which is one of four winners of the Smeg Tour Competition. The design, by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects, utilises the kitchen’s placement in the middle of the home’s two su

The brief for this space in this circa 1890s house in Sydney’s inner west was for a “classic contemporary kitchen, which was both functional and beautiful”, says designer Georgia Tildsley from House of Ivory. Other key requirements were to maximise s

Bathed in natural light, this kitchen renovation in Sydney’s eastern suburbs speaks to clever and cost-effective design. Designed by Lauren Ryan from Anna.Carin Design Studio, the classic galley kitchen is home to a woman living across two cities. “W

Equipped with tools for complete customisation and working on a budget, interior designer and stylist Jono Fleming was able to inject stylish personality into this kitchen in Melbourne’s south-east. “This kitchen was designed to be a welcoming, funct

This vivid kitchen is the result of a dynamic collaboration between Lisa Stein Interiors and renovation brokers Improva. The family wanted to add Mid-century flair with pops of colour to their previously neutral kitchen in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. “

A colonial-style home in inner-city Melbourne is the city dwelling of the owners who spend their weekdays in the country. A functional and stylish kitchen was at the top of their wish list for their city home and designer Kylie Forbes of Cantilever I

The beautiful island, with its marble benchtop and curved edge, takes centre stage in this light-filled and spacious kitchen on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. “The kitchen island works as the beating heart (of the kitchen) while also being extremely fu

Nestled at the back of a Federation home on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, the materials palette in this kitchen makes for consistent storytelling with the rest of the house. In order to reflect this, March Twice Interiors “wanted to make sure that some

Situated at the heart of the family home, this tranquil kitchen showcases the versatility of a natural materials palette. At the helm of the renovation of the Victorian period home in Melbourne’s inner city was Project 12 Architecture, who was tasked

This playful children’s bathroom doesn’t compromise on style. Designed by KWD, the bathroom is a light and bright sanctuary, thanks to a carefully considered floor plan. A soothing blue grounds the joinery and is repeated in the playful stripe-patter

Hidden behind the facade of a walk-in wardrobe, this ensuite on Sydney’s Lower North Shore balances seamless utilitarian design with delicate detailing, thanks to clever design by March Twice Interiors. Created for a young couple and their new baby,

Echoing classic Italian architecture, this guest ensuite in Brisbane exudes a regal modernity. The arched mirror, with its brass inlay that hints at other opulent accents in the bathroom, is where interior designer Greg Natale’s homage to Italian gla

I spent my first 14 years in the Philippines living in a Colonial-style house that my parents designed in collaboration with renowned Filipino architect, Ramon Antonio. Our house was all open-plan, with wide verandahs, wooden shutters painted in pale

& receive 3 bonus issues of THE AUSTRALIAN Women’s Weekly SAVE 46% As the trusted voice of Australian women for over eight decades, The Australian Women’s Weekly is a much-loved and trusted women’s lifestyle magazine that sets the agenda on what matt

I greatly admire the Italian approach to living La Dolce Vita, and on my annual trip to Italy for the Salone del Mobile Milano I always watch in envy as Italians exuberantly enjoy a fun, food, family and friend-centric existence. One clan who embrace

“I was a very mischievous child,” Fabio Fanuli tells me, speaking from his office at the family’s eponymous furniture business. It’s something that anyone who knows this lovely man would find very hard to believe – the moniker ‘Mr Nice Guy’ was surel

THE FIRST PIECE OF FURNITURE I EVER BOUGHT WAS… A Flexform ‘Magister’ sofa (8). I loved the understated, timeless lines and finely crafted upholstery. I’M CURRENTLY READING Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention by Johann Hari. I’M INSPIRED BY THE

Create barista-quality silky milk coffees for every taste with Breville’s Auto MilQ feature. Boasting smarter tech, the new alternative milk settings for soy, oat, almond and dairy milk will calibrate temperature and air injection time for your favou

Enjoy the refreshing Cold Brew function on the De'Longhi Eletta Explore. In under five minutes, it delivers that cool, smooth flavour you crave thanks to a unique pump system that uses ambient water temperature, and infuses the coffee under low press

The stylish Jura J8 is packed with clever technology to effortlessly deliver 31 specialty coffee recipes. Savour perfectly flavoured coffee with the innovative Sweet Foam function which infuses milk foam with syrup during preparation to deliver your

Offering the one-touch convenience and consistency of Nespresso’s signature capsule and the flexibility of a fully automatic steam wand, the Vertuo Creatista lets you craft a wide range of coffee recipes made for six cup sizes, from perfect piccolos

Styling by Sophie Wilson. Photograph by Alana Landsberry. Calligraphy by Lesley Workman. ■

Styling by Steve Cordony & Olga Lewis. Photograph by Jeremy Simons. Calligraphy by Lesley Workman. ■

Entertaining comes naturally to Khanh Ong, so when we invited him to entertain us, he jumped at the chance. Khanh’s love of food, styling and an oversized platter made him the perfect choice. Describe your entertaining style in three words. Generous,

Prep time: 10 minutes. Serves 4-6. 4 oxheart tomatoes, sliced into 3mm slices100g burrata ball Juice and zest of 1 orangeJuice and zest of 1 lemon¼ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced, plus extra to garnish1 ½ tablespoons red-wine vin

Every time the owners of this five-bedroom home on Sydney’s Lower North Shore open their raw-timber gate, they travel to a special place. With its arched colonnade, timber beams, terracotta-tiled roof, crazypaving and romantic courtyard, this handsom

This isn’t the first time this Mid-century home on Sydney’s Lower North Shore has featured in H&G – in fact, it was the cover star in November 1959. Built by Allan Frazer, a talented jack-of-all trades who owned a manufacturing business, and his sail

It’s difficult to imagine that this most stately and exquisitely dressed of family homes in Sydney’s eastern suburbs has lived so many entirely different and, in some cases, less glamorous, lives. Yet, in centuries past, the 1889 Italianate abode has

Smart steel-framed windows have provided a fresh outlook for Dave and Yael, the owners of this four-bedroom home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches – in more ways than one. Their inclusion proves windows are not just eyes to the outside world – they set th

'Perfect imperfection’ is what the owners of this 19th-century Italianate terrace in Sydney’s inner west envisioned for their family home, a place that would have all the necessary trappings for contemporary life without sacrificing the charming idio

When embarking on the renovation of a period home, unwanted surprises are always a possibility. But little did young couple Jennifer and Stephen know that when they engaged architect Klaus Carson to reimagine their 1880s home in inner Sydney, they wo

Create a striking look with a combination of design and exceptional structure in Choices Flooring’s MOOD Honeycell blinds. Available in both blockout and light filtering options, Honeycell blinds provide superior insulation, keeping your home warmer

‘La dolce vista’ might neatly sum up this Italian-inspired garden with sweeping views. Owned by architect Russell Casper of Casper Architecture & Design (CAD), it is peppered with olive trees, lavender and rosemary, and evokes the heady ambience of a

Spring – when nature awakens from its winter slumber – is my favourite time of the year in the garden. For us at the farm, it’s like we go to bed one night and wake up to find the garden has burst into life overnight. And while it’s exciting to see a

Looking out over the Australian bushland, this kitchen on Sydney’s Lower North Shore needed to be refined yet durable to accommodate this family, which includes three boys. Taking charge of the renovation, Lauren Ryan from Anna.Carin Design Studio ke

Functionality is at the forefront of this Melbourne inner-city kitchen, which is one of four winners of the Smeg Tour Competition. The design, by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects, utilises the kitchen’s placement in the middle of the home’s two su

The brief for this space in this circa 1890s house in Sydney’s inner west was for a “classic contemporary kitchen, which was both functional and beautiful”, says designer Georgia Tildsley from House of Ivory. Other key requirements were to maximise s

Equipped with tools for complete customisation and working on a budget, interior designer and stylist Jono Fleming was able to inject stylish personality into this kitchen in Melbourne’s south-east. “This kitchen was designed to be a welcoming, funct

Bathed in natural light, this kitchen renovation in Sydney’s eastern suburbs speaks to clever and cost-effective design. Designed by Lauren Ryan from Anna.Carin Design Studio, the classic galley kitchen is home to a woman living across two cities. “W

A colonial-style home in inner-city Melbourne is the city dwelling of the owners who spend their weekdays in the country. A functional and stylish kitchen was at the top of their wish list for their city home and designer Kylie Forbes of Cantilever I

This vivid kitchen is the result of a dynamic collaboration between Lisa Stein Interiors and renovation brokers Improva. The family wanted to add Mid-century flair with pops of colour to their previously neutral kitchen in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. “

The beautiful island, with its marble benchtop and curved edge, takes centre stage in this light-filled and spacious kitchen on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. “The kitchen island works as the beating heart (of the kitchen) while also being extremely fu

Nestled at the back of a Federation home on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, the materials palette in this kitchen makes for consistent storytelling with the rest of the house. In order to reflect this, March Twice Interiors “wanted to make sure that some

Hidden behind the facade of a walk-in wardrobe, this ensuite on Sydney’s Lower North Shore balances seamless utilitarian design with delicate detailing, thanks to clever design by March Twice Interiors. Created for a young couple and their new baby,

This playful children’s bathroom doesn’t compromise on style. Designed by KWD, the bathroom is a light and bright sanctuary, thanks to a carefully considered floor plan. A soothing blue grounds the joinery and is repeated in the playful stripe-patter

Situated at the heart of the family home, this tranquil kitchen showcases the versatility of a natural materials palette. At the helm of the renovation of the Victorian period home in Melbourne’s inner city was Project 12 Architecture, who was tasked

Echoing classic Italian architecture, this guest ensuite in Brisbane exudes a regal modernity. The arched mirror, with its brass inlay that hints at other opulent accents in the bathroom, is where interior designer Greg Natale’s homage to Italian gla

I spent my first 14 years in the Philippines living in a Colonial-style house that my parents designed in collaboration with renowned Filipino architect, Ramon Antonio. Our house was all open-plan, with wide verandahs, wooden shutters painted in pale