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The Top 10 Most Loved Homes Of 2019!

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by Lucy Feagins, Editor

The entry area to Mardi Ola’s spectacular converted warehouse in South Yarra. Antique cabinet filled with various art pieces: David Bromley ‘Noah’s Ark Bronze Animals’, Gemma Smith acrylic sculpture from Sarah Cottier Gallery, and Vanilla Netto neon from Arc One Gallery. Vintage Soriana sofas purchased on 1st Dibs. Painting by Gemma Smith from Sarah Cottier Gallery. Painting in hallway by Vanilla Netto from Arc One Gallery. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

View of the library. Vintage pendant from 1st Dibs. Jardan ‘Sunny’ sofa. Behruz Studio rug. Joe Columbo ‘Elda’ chair. Curtis Jére ‘Brads’ table lamp. Maria Fernando Cardoso feathered hanging totem from Arc One Gallery. ‘Blow Up’ chair from 2st Dibs. Gemma Smith paintings from Sarah Cottier gallery. Vintage leather dining chairs from 1st Dibs. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

‘This is actually the girls’ homework table – it’s never looked neater!’ Mardi says. Solid oak tripod table by Louella Tuckey. Vintage Japanese glass vessels on table from Made In Japan. Industrial steel doors and windows by Skyrange. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

View into the kitchen. Lacanche range, custom brass rangehood surround. Solid European oak joinery with stone masonry by Hendersons (‘seriously the best laughs ever working with those guys!’ Mardi says), vintage plaster from Geoffrey Hatty. Swing placement by Louella Tuckey – who insisted Mardi needed it in the kitchen. Cappellini ‘Hi-Pad’ stools from Dedece. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

A Jaw-Dropping Apartment Is One Of Australia’s First Warehouse Conversions

Everyone is now familiar with the converted warehouse… but this was one of the first examples in Australia! This home of designer Mardi Orla is seriously jaw-dropping, with soaring ceilings and a New-York-In-The-60s vibe. The vintage mushroom collection is NOT TO BE SCROLLED OVER. We can hardly believe this home is in Melbourne!

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Looking through the dining room out to the garden. Lamps in distance by PET Lamp from Safari Living. Washed blue cabinet from Manon bis. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

A quiet nook. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Barb in her lush European garden, which she created with the help of local landscaper Gavin Smith. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

A Stylish, Sentimental Home In St Kilda

When our art director Annie Portelli gets excited about a home she’s styled for one of our shoots, we sit up and pay attention. Annie was seriously buzzing over the St Kilda home of Barb Hyman and her family. Barb renovated this once derelict grand mansion, into a chic and sprawling terrace of finely crafted luxury.

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The dining room looking out over that beautiful Warrandyte view! Wall hanging, cushion and ottoman by Sage x Clare. Leather chaise, dining table, wooden hand and shell chandelier all found at vintage bazaars. Dining chairs from Instagram account @ccss_tm. Jardan rug found on Gumtree. Lighting by Lights Lights Lights. Swing by Jesse Cleay. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Papasan chair from Gumtree. Cushion by Sage x Clare. Indigenous art from Leonard Joel. Palmtree art by Natalie Jade via Greenhouse Interiors. Black and white pot from Iggy & Lou Lou. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

The amazing outdoor area. Dining chairs from Ikea. Table from Gumtree. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

A Warrandyte Delight

Over the last few years we’ve seen so many Melbournian’s head to Warrandyte in search of a tree change close to the city. Another major plus is the incredible modernist and mid-century homes you can still find in wonderful condition in the area! The unconventional property of Sage and Clare’s Phoebe Bell and Chris Monahan is a perfect example. The sprawling property is home to two families, filled with colourful art and objects, with sweeping views over the treetops.

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The southern shady garden view of the house. The reading room upstairs angles to look out at the large snow gum. The rain chain was at the request from Fleur and carries rain from the small roof. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

View from the kitchen through the hallway and into the guest bedroom. Fleur’s father collected old books, and she says she has ‘inherited a love for them’. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

View from the living room to the dining and kitchen, as well as the deck and garden (partially established here by Bush Projects Landscape Architects). Another piece from the early morning group trip to the timber yard, which according to Fleur is ‘lovely to hug’. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

A Magical Inner City Treehouse

Fleur Glenn’s treehouse, designed by architect Murray Barker, is truly something to behold. This charming, yet contemporary home in Clifton Hill perfectly caters to this empty-nester’s book filled and tree-lined life!

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‘When we bought the house, only the left side was there. We felt the house looked unbalanced so when drawing up the plans we wanted to balance it out. We used the same colourbond steel and existing design features as we wanted it to look like it had always been like this, and not a new extension. We were so lucky with our builder as he had done the original renovation the year before so was across all the finishes and colours we needed. I love the dark tones of this house against all the greenery’, Chyka explains. Photo – Amelia Stanwix.

The outdoor area is one of Chyka’s favourite places. Photo – Amelia Stanwix.

This room was originally a gallery and didn’t really work for Bruce and Chyka. They decided to double the width and turn the colour scheme black – they wanted it to look dramatic, so peaked the ceiling to add the drama with three antler chandeliers. The room is light and bright thanks to the doors to the courtyard. The couch and chairs were old ones they recovered. Photo – Amelia Stanwix.

The Impossibly Chic Chyka Weekender

Chyka Keebaugh puts her own distinctive flair on her ‘Nordic meets The Hamptons’ weekender! The Big Group co-founder was scrolling through instagram when she spied this holiday home (seriously!) and secured the property! Together with husband Bruce, Chyka embarked on large-scale renovations, including extending the grand master bedroom and major landscaping around THAT spectacular new pool.

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Sophie’s favourite view. ‘We decided to lay a ceramic tile that looks like wood in the kitchen and take it out to the garden. No one realises it’s actually a tile’ Sophie reveals! Rug from Pompon Bazar. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

A snapshot of some of Sophie’s favourite artworks, by Esther Stewart and Bec Smith. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Sophie’s Gubi beetle chair sitting on the edge of the living room. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

A Colourful, Art-Filled Family Home in Balmain

Fashion industry expert Sophie Trippe-Smith and her entrepreneur husband Adam have got some SERIOUS style! This bright and cheerful renovated 1880’s Balmain terrace is filled with colourful Australian artwork and eclectic pieces.

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The bright and joyful house of Kip&Co co-founder Alex McCabe, partner Bobby Babb and 10-month old Quincy! Pink concrete bench by Rutso, ‘the one thing I absolutely wanted for the house and love it’, Alex tells. Crocodile bamboo quartz splashback, found by Bobby and Alex peeking out from a dusty corner of a stone warehouse in Melbourne. Aged brass cabinets ‘roughed up” by Alex and Bobby with some apple cider vinegar. Black paper maché vase from India. Blue and white Italianate ceramic pot handed down from Alex’s grandma. A mix of European pottery and Indian paper maché vases on the shelf. Custom-made stools by Jason Blake. Mud Australia Pebble Bowl Large in Slate used as a fruit bowl. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Bedding and rug are new season Kip&Co (available in March!). Simple bedside tables from Grandfathers Axe. Bedside lamps from Cove Island Essentials in Canggu, Bali. Paintings are by Nancy Nodea and Peggy Patrick from the Warmun Art Centre, ‘both artists are from the Kimberley and work in traditional style, including using ochre from the local area.’ Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Outdoor chairs from Bali. Marble table top sourced on a trip to India. ‘Kip&Co’s manufacturing base is in India, so we try to get there at least twice a year’, Alex tells ‘Sometimes we get some time to sneak off and connect with amazing local artisans, like those in the stone workshop where this table is from’. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

A Home Of Joy And Light With Alex McCabe In Kip&Co

The home of Alex McCabe, founder of Kip&Co is, unsurprisingly, a joyful burst of colour! Bright pops of art, textiles and objects create a unique sense of character in this St Kilda home, but the scene-stealer for us is that kitchen splashback. So glam!

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Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

The Timeless Beachside Home Of A Magazine Industry Legend

Deborah Bibby is a magazine industry legend, having spent 11 years as Editor-In-Chief at Real Living Magazine, as well as working as editor at JONES Magazine, Dolly, and Cleo. What a line-up! Deb brings her exacting eye for detail to this renovated beachside haven. A timeless delight!

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The home was originally designed by Australian designer, builder and landscape architect Alistair Knox, who is renowned for many wonderful homes in the Eltham area. Pop and Scott Dreamweaver Pot. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

”I sobbed with happiness that all I could see were trees around me’ Sunni said of the first night they moved in. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

The reading nook with a delightful ‘hodge-podge’ of secondhand furniture.Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

A Home With A Warm Hart

Doula Sunni Hart is a veritable ray of sunshine, so it is no surprise that the Eltham home she shares with partner Pete their two kids, Fox and Dizzy, as well as housemates Tilly and Thea, is a warm and welcoming space. The sprawling Alistair Knox-designed property was a dream come true for Sunni, who has long loved the Eltham home. The family have brought their own personal flair to this mid-century delight, introducing their own ’hodge-podge’ of treasured collections to the stunning home.

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The custom-designed mousehole entrance to Emma and Tom Lane’s spectacular Spanish-inspired home in the Byron Hinterland. Dragon tree in custom-designed corten pot. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

The living room. 300-year-old Croatian roof tiles sourced by Sonya from Jatana Tiles line the floor. Oregon timber shelves made from the old roof trusses in the original house. Sunken lounge designed in partnership with Sarah Ellison Studios. Rafters made from recycled spotted gum from a bridge in Goulburn. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

The living room, overlooking the expansive property. Sunken lounge designed in partnership with Sarah Ellison Studios. Coffee table from Ha’veli of Byron Bay. Solid stone Byron Bay-built fireplace made from basalt rocks foraged on the property. Rafters made from recycled spotted gum from a bridge in Goulburn.Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

The pool area overlooking the Byron Hinterlands.Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

A Spectacular Spanish-Influenced Homestead In The Byron Hinterland

If there was one hone that really took our collective breath away this year, this was it. Emma and Tom Lane of the beloved The Farm in Byron Bay shared their own spectacular home in Coopers Shoot in the Byron Hinterland. The Range is set on 120 acres and was designed and built using adaptive reuse principles, with an emphasis on natural and recycled materials. The result it a serene and luxurious haven, designed for inside/outside living. Seriously, if this isn’t ‘living the dream’, we don’t know what is!

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COUCH INSPIRATION: DISCOVERING CONVENIENCE AS WELL AS DESIGN

Did you understand that the gluteus maximus is the biggest muscle in the body?

Clearly it is necessary to relax that hard-working muscular tissue, so why not do so on a terrific furniture? Discover why these deportees selected their sofas and also chairs for some inspiration.

Rie Ruby and also Christian Stentoft, Danish

' We recently moved to Singapore and also, as this is our very first house with each other, we wanted to purchase something that would certainly remain with us for the long run. We were looking for a couch with excellent quality and classic design, with the convenience to suit any type of residence or living room. As we are both Danish, and Danish Style has a legacy of having the specific qualities we try to find, it was an all-natural option for us to find the store in Singapore. The consumer experience was great. The personnel were very handy and also versatile in supplying the couch promptly, which was necessary to us.

We purchased the Eilersen Play Tower in a dust-green material. The elegance of this piece is that it's not simply pleasing to the eye and also really comfortable, it's likewise extremely practical. Not knowing where we could be living 3 years from now, the fact that it is both a sofa and also a daybed makes it flexible as well as able to suit anywhere. Its back assistance is composed of flexible pillows, which is suitable for both sitting and cuddling up in. The service and option at the Danish Layout store was superb, as well as we will most definitely return there.'

Calvin Chong, Singaporean

' I was seeking a 3-seater sofa for my new house. My apartment or condo currently had a mix of mid-century modern-day, industrial and rustic pieces. I started my search with some standard in mind-- modern-day style, black natural leather, ideally with a dark wood or walnut coloured base. I went to various furniture purchase close to three months before picking out the piece.

I read about Kuhl Residence while browsing home providing web sites in Singapore as well as was pleasantly amazed by their broad option of sofas. I checked out the store several times as well as Karl (Regio) specifically was very attentive as well as person in answering my inquiries in person as well as by means of email. He recognized the items well, provided great recommendations and might discuss the numerous distinct marketing factors.

I acquired a 3-seater Bolia 'North' Sofa in Black Quattro Natural leather with an Oiled Walnut base. I am impressed by its top quality made-in-Denmark construction which validated the time spent waiting for arrival. The sofa's type is modern-day as well as downplayed, but develops a warm as well as welcoming setting at the very same time. Its black leather as well as walnut wood appearances match flawlessly with my eating set.

I'm not currently trying to find various other products currently, but am very pleased with my acquisition. Understanding that the couch is developed to last contributes to the enjoyment. A couch is a substantial financial investment for your home. Require time to watch multiple items, gain a far better understanding of your choices as well as refine your options.'

Olivier and Pascale Moreau, French

' We currently had a couch on our balcony however it really did not really fit, so we changed it with tables as well as two chairs from Dreamweave. Our home is really modern and also roomy, with the kitchen as well as dining location leading to the outdoor balcony. We wanted to recreate the area right into a jungle-like green area with numerous plants, so it was important for the brand-new furnishings to be ideal for that.

We were fortunate to discover Dreamweave simply by walking right into Millenia Stroll shopping mall. The quality of their products is high, the prices are budget friendly and the colour of the chairs was exactly what we were looking for. Pascale and also myself typically sit on these chairs and also have a beverage when the kids are asleep, and also our helper enjoys relaxing on them.

The youngsters likewise love to play on them-- we actually only bought one chair originally, however needed to get another one since they fought over who reached sit in it! We're certainly considering obtaining even more chairs in the future, which visitors will additionally value. When it comes to picking exactly what furniture to acquire, it is very important to consider the environment you wish to create. For us, Dreamweave's furnishings is best for our tranquil little jungle.'

Kim, Canadian, as well as Tom, American, with little girls Kacey and also Sadie Hartwig

' When we transferred to Singapore a few months ago, we should buy a number of pieces for our new place. We were trying to find a sofa that would certainly fit the area and provide us maximum seats. My pal had an incredible couch that was extremely large and comfortable. When I asked her regarding it, she referred me to Felicia at Gallery 278.

After meeting Felicia, I was persuaded that this was the best piece for us. It's a modular sofa that we can move as well as make suit any type of space. We were sold by its adaptability. Felicia was very valuable when it concerned choosing a colour, and also revealed me the best ways to put colours together to produce various looks.

I'm really pleased with the service given and would certainly advise Felicia as well as Gallery 278 to anyone with inquiries concerning their design requires. The couch has become a favorite spot for everybody in your home. It behaves that we can all collect there simultaneously. It's a remarkable location to have a movie night and also has enabled us to invest more top quality household time together. As we're working out in, I'm keeping Gallery 278 in mind for various other pieces we may require.

Thanks to Felicia, we had the ability to find everything we were seeking-- style, convenience as well as adaptability. Our suggestion is not to compromise any of your needs when searching for a best toddler sofa! '

Shoba Martin, Australian

" We already had two stunning, conventional sofas that we had custom-made in Melbourne. Although they were still in outstanding problem, their chenille covers really felt as well warm in the tropics. We wanted a material colder to the touch, therefore we looked for the Belgian bed linen from the House of AnLi. We checked out it in Deportee Living magazine-- a terrific resource! We selected a natural colour, a charming white textile with an amazing touch and a tight bed linen weave.

We're delighted with the freshly upholstered sofas and also have actually just recently gotten extra linen for pillows from the House of AnLi. The steel blue will certainly coordinate magnificently with the brand-new blue scheme of the living-room, in addition to the brand-new, vivid and modern flower armchairs.

I enjoy Set Kemp's insides, as well as had her layouts in mind when we coordinated our living-room's transformation. Throughout the whole material choice process, Panagiotis from Residence of AnLi was likewise client as well as well-informed-- absolutely a pleasure to collaborate with.

My suggestions is not to hurry the preparation. Attempt to get huge swatches of the material during the option phase and also make certain you review the textile sitting. I as soon as made a terrible decision of purchasing furniture fabric based upon a tiny example, and also regretted it from the moment the chairs were supplied. Making a colour board is additionally helpful."

Paul, British, and also Thi Liên, French, with youngsters Joshua and also Justine Margaillan

" We were changing an old toddler sofa review and desired something elegant, tidy and modern-looking that would suit our space. It also should be exchangeable right into an extra bed for occasional use. We have used OHMM since getting here in Singapore virtually 10 years back, and the experience is constantly an enjoyment.

Lilian as well as her group offer excellent however discreet solution, allowing you time to ponder as well as form your very own conclusions in a relaxed as well as pleasant ambience.

Our new U-shaped sofa set with twin coffee tables was made to our exact size requirements. In our little conservatory design room, it is very important to gain as much seats as possible without feeling as well confined or claustrophobic. The outcome was exactly as we would certainly envisaged.

We also have an exterior table as well as six chairs from OHMM on a reduced flooring porch. When the timber discoloured somewhat within a couple of months of purchase, OHMM was amazing. They arranged for collection, left us a car loan collection and also totally re-stained the timber, leaving it like new. Nobody can request much better solution than that! It is essential not to be hurried right into a buying choice.

See to it you're purchasing exactly what you need and want, not just what the salesperson intends to offer you. At OHMM, you could constantly ask for something out of the ordinary or which is not displayed in the catalogues-- they will generally locate a way to please your demands if whatsoever feasible."

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