Issue #12.2

Grand Designs Australia

Inspiring you to create your dream home

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EDITOR April Ossington DEPUTY EDITOR Louise Smithers CONTRIBUTORS Peter Colquhoun, Chris Knierim, Carrol Baker DESIGNER Kate Podger PLANS Anthony Allars COVER IMAGE Boat House by Maguire + Devine Architects Photography by Adam Gibson ADVERTISING ENQU
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From the Editor
Planium. planium.it. Sculptural side table with travertine top. timneve.com this issue it's all about the TV houses. First up, we take a look at Dooralong ‘Elemental' from the very last season to air on Foxtel. As a bit of a farewell and celebration
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GOING Organic
Sinuously seductive, the debut furniture range by interior stylist Tim Neve is an organic masterpiece. timneve.com ■
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Book Club
CATHERINE FOSTER PENGUIN | $49.99 Take a peek at holiday homes in a variety of beautiful locations around New Zealand, from coast to bush to mountain top. Featuring 20 inspiring New Zealand holiday houses tucked away in spectacular surroundings, this
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ARCHITECTURE Snapshot
Perched on the banks of the River Derwent in southern Tasmania, The Boathouse is a small dwelling dovetailed into the lush garden of a Mid Century myrtle-clad family home. The building was conceived as a sculpted object in the landscape — an envelope
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John Allen Commins
founder of Covesmore Solutions Group, John Allen Commins has always been creative; it's in his DNA. From early childhood he began painting, which he still enjoys. In the early days, John Allen developed businesses in advertising and interior design i
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Fringe BENEFITS
The Hilana wool chair by Diego Olivero is made from natural ivory wool and certified pinewood. Exploring functionality and shape, the chairs are crafted in San Juan using elements constructed by Guatemalan artisans who weave each piece using a pedal
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Monastic Minimalism
The beautiful cavernous chapel of a former monastery has been sensitively converted by Belgian interior architect Britt Van Namen into a home that is both futuristic and ancient. Statement elements in the historical building, such as the stained glas
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WIN Big
in this issue of Grand Designs Australia, we've got 15 prizes to give away to 15 lucky readers, from premium air-conditioning and trendy art to cutting-edge furniture and stylish flooring. For a chance to win one of these home must-haves, all you hav
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What's Your Preference?
In the Australian marketplace, Preference Floors is well regarded for supplying class-leading engineered natural flooring products that include Australian timber, European oak, American hickory, oak parquetry and bamboo, along with waterresistant ran
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Happy Feet
flooring infuses personality and ambience. It's tactile and emotive, and adds a certain style to your home. Even though your first sensory experience and interaction within a space is visual, the tactile experience that flooring evokes comes a close
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For The Love Of Godfrey
Godfrey Hirst and GH Commercial are committed to designing, manufacturing and supplying high-quality floor coverings that contribute to a more beautiful and comfortable world. Across Godfrey Hirst and GH Commercial, market-leading brands cover virtua
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A HOUSE WITH heart
HOUSE Elemental House LOCATION Dooralong, NSW INITIAL BUDGET $1 million FINAL COST $1.2 million DATE COMMENCED August 2018 DATE COMPLETED March 2021 this beautiful dwelling, a triumph of exceptional design, materiality and innovation, is the latest o
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MoodBoard
Organic beauty redefined with colours and materials that pay homage to the Australian coastline. Shades of grey, warm browns, cinnamon, olive greens and burnt orange blend with the leafy bush surrounds ■
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Get Cosy With Cork
With the warmth of carpet, the elegance of hardwood timber and the colour range of floating floors, the latest cork flooring is sure to entice your imagination for your next build or renovation. Full of warmth and versatility, this delightful and eco
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RIVERSIDE Beauty
HOUSE Hawkesbury Chapel LOCATION Sackville North, NSW INITIAL BUDGET $350,000 FINAL COST $450,000 DATE COMMENCED March 2019 DATE COMPLETED November 2019 THE GLASS BRIDGE THAT LINKS THE OLD CHAPEL WITH THE MODERN EXTENSION AND PAYS HOMAGE TO THE PROPE
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MoodBoard
A warm neutral palette reflects the tones in the sandstone. Beige, grey and timber create an earthy vibe while pops of olive green keep the feel modern ■
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Open To The Elements
the New kids don't need to run away and join the circus, because their parents built a giant tent all of their own. Deep within the Verrierdale rainforest, not far from Noosa, this family is taking sustainable living to extremes. The brief for this h
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Mood Board
It's almost as if the colours of the house have been chosen to blend with the landscape. Timber tones and eucalyptus green are framed by black and grey, while red accents are reminiscent of Australian natives
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When In Doubt Go Up
HOUSE Lewisham House LOCATION Lewisham, Tasmania INITIAL BUDGET $250,000 FINAL COST $320,000 Where the terrain is rugged and the gum trees grow thick, one intrepid travel writer decided to lay down roots in the most majestic of settings. Welcome to A
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Mood Board
Tasmanian oak is undoubtedly the star of this show, contrasting beautifully with black elements in furniture and that stunning fireplace. Grey tones in accessories help introduce an element of calm into the natural drama ■
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Sheer Delight
Sheer curtains, also known as “sheers”, are lightweight fabrics that cover your windows, soften your home's lighting and add an instant infusion of style into your interior decor. Sheer curtains offer a measure of privacy, but are also well matched f
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A STRIKING silhouette
this is not a story about an old woman who lived in a shoe, but is a story about a young man who lives in a coral bommie. Seemingly formed by nature, True North is more than just a family home; it's a coral-shaped architectural masterpiece. The corne
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Mood Board
Timber is the dominant colour throughout, both in honey and beech hues. Olive green carpet provides a retro feel while beige and steel grey keep it modern. Pale blue adds a freshness and tiny pops of red provide warmth ■
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Dreaming Big
HOUSE Kelvin View House LOCATION Euroa, Victoria DATE COMMENCED 2014 DATE COMPLETED 2019 INITIAL BUDGET $1,300,000 (building costs only) FINAL COST $2,300,000 (building costs only) this is the story of one man's dogged determination and one woman's a
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Mood Board
The palette in the project seems derivative of the surrounding landscape. Earthy tones appear in textiles along with rocky greys and cream stones. Navy elements perhaps draw influence from the evening sky ■
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EARTHLY Delights
Part of a unique building collaboration, this stunning kitchen by Kitchens by CJ is the showpiece of the Rathmines Project. A community collaboration project developed by BuilderHer8, the Rathmines Project is a significant example of what can be achi
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COHESIVE KITCHEN combinations
from kitchens and bathrooms to bedrooms and alfresco areas, a good colour palette can change the way a space looks and feels. This newly renovated home is a prime example. Combining dark joinery, benchtop and splashbacks with a lighter-hued benchtop
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BRIGHT Innovation
THE CONTRAST BETWEEN THE WHITE CABINETRY AND GRAINY, NATURAL WARMTH OF TIMBER tasked with transforming an old kitchen into an open and welcoming place for family and friends, the team at Kate Anderson Design have totally revived this space. The homeo
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EFFORTLESSLY European
german design is synonymous with durability, reliability and ingenuity, and all three qualities are certainly well represented in this show-stopping space designed by Häcker Australia — the new Australian flagship arm of the iconic German brand. Brie
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SOPHISTICATED Serenity
time spent in the bathroom is precious, so it's imperative this space is well appointed to ensure each moment is utilised for absolute relaxation. The brief for this design was to create a bigger bathroom from what was previously an impractical, sepa
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HIT Refresh
by introducing new colours and playing with texture, shape and materiality, you can say goodbye to winter and hello to spring in style. Spring is all about renewal, it's the season of new beginnings. When choosing beautiful spring colour palettes for
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A class ACT
from ceiling rings and domes to corbels and columns, wall panelling, cornices, skirting boards and more, there's a diverse array of decorative elements to add style and character to your home. Decorative mouldings and panels can really take your home
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MORNING Magic
THE OUTSTANDING TENNIS COURT the owner's brief for Flinders called for a total transformation from sprawling acreage to a neat and clean garden complete with formal flower beds, outdoor living areas and a structured gravel forecourt. Set on an eight-
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PRODUCT AND SERVICE Review
The reason Parker Furniture became a household name for quality furniture is because they did not allow any excuse to compromise quality. Covesmore Solutions is built on this same principle. With more than 200 years of combined experience in upholste
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“HONEY I Shrunk The House”
recently I took a look around a “Tiny Homes” expo. For a day I wandered around literally kicking tyres, as all these homes were on trailers and as such classified as caravans. Each display came with a salesperson pitching their wares. What I can gath
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Affordable HOUSING
the demand for affordable housing has been increasing in many parts of the world due to a variety of factors such as rising housing costs, stagnant wages and population growth. As a result, many individuals and families are struggling to find safe an

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