THE LOVE LIST 1 2Ecoya Of course you’d buy them for the scents, but also for the packaging covered in artworks by Australian artist Alesandro Ljubicic. Ecoya.com.au 3Design By Them Plastic bags are bad, but

this 100-per-cent recycled plastic “Confetti” furniture is amazing! Designbythem.com

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7 8 9Slowdown Studio Functional art: woven blankets that feature prints by artists from all over the world. Slowdownstudio.com

Woven Palm Handmade slides with their own accessories: buckles by jewellery designer Holly Ryan. Wovenpalm.com.au

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WE LOVE We Are Out Of Office “Springfield”

throw, $US250 (around $330), Slowdown Studio.

Da Vetro by Fabrica is a range of eight glass vessels. In limited runs of 30, they’re set to be collectables. Pleasedonotenter.com

Dowel Jones has just unveiled “Lobby”, its first upholstered collection, by US designer Tom Hancocks. Doweljones.com

Gucci Décor Fashionistas take note: Gucci homewares – including their latest collection of candles featuring cats and snakes – are now available in Australia. Gucci.com

Douglas & Bec We’re all about bedroom chairs right now, and one of these beauties will do nicely. Douglasandbec.com

Arch Vanity chair in Camel/Ochre and Flesh/Terra Rosa, Douglas & Bec.

Gold Bean slides in Khaki and Gold Squiggle slides in Rust, $680 a pair,

Woven Palm.

Madison jar candles in Cassis Berry & Mango,

Freesia & Grapefruit, and Honey, Lime & Jasmine,

$42.95 each, Ecoya.

Da Vetro “Slipped My

Mind” vase by Elena Bompani,

Please Do Not Enter.

West Elm x Zoe Bios Creative More on the art-as- homewares front, this collab features rugs, bedding and cushions that look like paintings. Westelm.com.au A

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Pinky’s in Preston, Vic, is a delightful gelato-hued store filled with wares by Aussie designers. Pinkysstore.com

Tula Nudie bath mat, $79, Sage x Clare.

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Glossier, LA The cult beauty brand has opened its millennial pink LA store, which includes a canyon for customers to take a selfie in; it’s begging to be ’grammed! Glossier.com

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The Siren Get yourself Downtown to slick Detroit hotel The Siren in the iconic Wurlitzer Building. The interiors, food and cocktail bar are seriously on point. Thesirenhotel.com

Crinkle throws, $215 each, Hay.

Hay Cosy up with one these soft, textured Crinkle throws, which come in six tasteful colours. Hayshop.com.au

Cushion cover, $14.99, H&M Home.

H&M Home Hands up who loves this affordable cushion cover in on-trend, earthy tones! Hm.com.au

Designer Rugs x Hare & Klein Abstract art or stylish rug? It’s both! Shop the range at Designerrugs.com.au16 17 18

Mimou The Elusive collection of wallpaper from Scandinavian Wallpaper & Décor is perfect for elegant, ladylike bedrooms. Wallpaperdecor.com.au

Foxwood Co It’s hard to believe these super- smooth artworks are made from hand-carved timber. Foxwoodco.com

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Proper Hotel, San Francisco This reinvented flatiron in San Fran’s up-and-coming Mid-Market area is the newest bed and beverage on the block. Charmaine’s rooftop bar pulls in the crowds for its cocktails and skyline views, and an overnight stay is a chance to luxuriate in the sumptuous, print-clashing interiors by design queen Kelly Wearstler. Properhotel.com A

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Apulian Large Face plate in Navy (31.5cm), $120,

Alex And Trahanas.

Navy interiors We can’t get enough! And it seems the design world can’t either. Here are two of our faves. Sarah ellison.com.au; Porterspaints.com.au

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Le Labo, Bondi The New York fragrance label Le Labo has brought its wabi-sabi style to Sydney. Go for the pared-back interiors and personalised scents. Lelabofragrances.com.au

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23Alex And Trahanas have released “Aperitivo Hour” – ceramics fit for summer feasts. Alexandtrahanas.com

Porter’s Paints Chalkboard paint

in Pirate Sky, $28.44 for 500ml.

Alva armchair in Midnight

Velvet, $1195, Sarah Ellison.

22Radnor Perfection = this Egg Collective “Samuel” satin brass side table from Radnor. Definitely one for the wishlist! Radnor.co

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Aesop store, Canberra Aesop continues to inspire with its Canberra store interiors – a

breathtaking mix of Western Australian marble and jarrah

timber. Aesop.com/au

Kartell Glam up cocktail hour with the Jellies Family range by Patricia Urquiola. Spacefurniture.com.au

Kartell “Jellies Family” glasses and carafe

in Transparent Green, from $25 for wine

glass, Space.

Alicia Taylor A talented photographer at the top of her game, Alicia’s “Above & Below” arresting photographic artworks will blow you away. Alicia taylorphotography.com A

28Reusable straws Follow Queen Elizabeth’s lead and ban plastic straws from your estate. We like these metal numbers. Kmart.com.au 29

Papaya If you like the natural look, stock up on Papaya’s range of ceramics in organic shapes and unglazed finishes. Papaya.com.au

Metal straws with cleaning

brush, $3, Kmart.

Ella vases in Wide and Tall, $12.95 each, and Malmo dinnerware, from $5.95 for Tapas bowl, Papaya.

Alicia Taylor Below (above) and Rainbow

artworks, $1600 each, Becker Minty.

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30 The Block Shop The circle trend is simple, stylish and an easy way to update a room. We fancy these pieces from The Block Shop. Theblockshop.com.au 32

Drop It Modern Continuous line face art is still going strong and now you can put it on your walls too. Dropitmodern.com31

Interior Secrets “Pinnacle” bar table $396, and Clu Living “Stark” Metal Round

mirror in Bronze, $349, The Block Shop.

Temple & Webster We love neutrals, and these guys have launched a paint range in just that palette. Templeandwebster.com.au

Colour by Temple & Webster Interior paint in Cottage, $89 for 4L.

33 34In Bed Give your bedroom a cosy makeover with linen in warm, earthy tones, as seen in the new winter range at In Bed. Inbedstore.com 35Desmond Sweeney Create Zen

in your interior spaces with a serene sea scroll print from 8footwalls.com

An Endless Time and Tide print from $120 unframed, 8footwalls.

Caesarstone: Kitchen Trends Planning on a kitchen reno? Arm

yourself with Caesarstone’s Kitchen Trends book, showcasing the hottest surface trends for 2018 and beyond.

Caesarstone.com.au/cs-kitchen-trends

36 37Salt&Pepper’s Nomad range features handmade pieces with a classic pottery feel, designed to be mixed and matched. Saltandpepper.com.au

Ralph stool, $290, Heimur Design.

Heimur Design This beautifully curved stool proves simplicity is key to good design. Heimurdesign.com.au 38

Nomad Mixing bowl in Clay, $19.95.

Nomad mixing bowl in White,

$39.95.

Nomad spoon rest in White, $12.95.

Globe West Rug up with Globe West’s throws, blankets and rugs – snug as a… Globewest.com.au

Saskia Link Flokati rug (2m x 3m), $1720, and

Evie Linen throw in Blush, $195, Globe West.

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Marmoset Found We’ve got serious heart eyes over this exquisite collection from Melbourne-based homewares brand Marmoset Found. The colour palette is bold yet muted with tactile, matte surfaces in shapes that are both simple and sophisticated. The range is available from Greenhouse Interiors (Greenhouseinteriors.com.au). A

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Marmoset Found “Bell”, “Haus”, “Bubble” and “Cylindrical” vases, from $24 to $129,

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Pure by Mokum “Canvas” fabric in Nude, from $210 per m, James Dunlop Textiles.

Specified Store For so long, sofas and rugs have been the stars of the living room, but thanks to a new breed of nifty coffee and side table designs, the glory is being shared around. These clustered perspex Papa side tables by Specified Store practically hover where they stand.

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3 tables to try

Clarice side table, $79 for

small, Early Settler.

Mood side table, $2590, Dean Norton.

Nana perspex coffee table in Shape B, $2650, Specified Store.

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Calibre wall basin mixer

in Matte Black, from $885,

Sussex.

Sussex Because nothing’s sexier than matte black tapware, IOHO. Sussextaps.com.au

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Atelier Our current vase crush? This “head” vase by Sicilian ceramicist Giacomo Alessi. Atelierstudios.com.au

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42 43Alessi How fab is the Five Seasons collection of seasonal scents, including “Brrr” for winter? Other accessories in the range include a lava stone infuser and room spray (pictured). Alessi.com

Katia Carletti These lunar-inspired ceramic dishes look gorgeous en masse, and with prices from $15, we’ll take the lot! Katiacarletti.com

Alessi handmade ceramic vase, from

$135, Atelier.

Creatista Uno coffee machine, $594, Nespresso.

James Dunlop Design Abstract prints meet minimalist tones in the new Pure by Mokum upholstery range. Jamesdunloptextiles.com

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Amelia Anderson Nature lover Amelia captures the beauty of our native birds in her stunning photographs – this one’s called Barn Owls. Ameliaandersonphotography.com A

Domayne The luxe gold frame details on these chairs give us all the warm and fuzzies. Domayneonline.com.au

Port fabric accent chair (left), $399, and Haven fabric accent

chair, $499, Domayne.

United Places Botanic Gardens A boutique home-style hotel in Melbourne by

Carr Design Group with Le Labo Santal 33 toiletries? We’re there! Unitedplaces.com.au

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50 51La Bouche Rouge A red lippie with a conscience! It’s made from pure ingredients and packaged in a refillable leather case. Laboucherougeparis.com 52

Steelotto It looks like a traditional wooden stool, but it’s made from powder-coated steel. Optical illusion at its finest! Steelotto.com.au

Ben-Tovim Design We love the simple, inviting shape of these chairs that won’t date. B-td.com

Chips bar chair, $545, and dining chair, $515, Ben-Tovim

Design.

Lipstick case, 135 euros (around

$211), and lipstick refill,

36 euros (around $56), La Bouche

Rouge.

Chubby stool in Green, $385,

Steelotto.

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Form Us With Love x Shaw Contract The innovative “Inside Shapes” carpet tiles challenge traditional rug shapes to provide endless flooring options. Formuswithlove.se

55Foreo UFO This “smart” face mask treatment gives you LED light therapy, cryotherapy and thermotherapy in just 90 seconds. Sephora.com.au

Austin Austin Certified-organic ingredients on the inside, artworks on the outside. Austinaustinorganic.com

Palmarosa & Vetiver hand cream, £13 (around $23), and Neroli & Petigrain body

soap, £14 (around $25), Austin Austin.

UFO device, $395, and sheet mask

attachments, $15.30 for pack of 7, Foreo.

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Clay Canoe The chunky shape of this “Jungle Cargo” vessel ($150) is the perfect juxtaposition against the delicate foliage. Claycanoe.com.au

Kata Official In her new print series, Cyber Botanika, Sydney visual artist Kata Bayer shares her love of flora in all its forms. Kata-official.com.au

58Six by Cire Trudon A whimsical collection comprising one scented candle with stickers and six pillar candles. Libertineparfumerie.com.au

Cire Trudon “Six” Classic candle, $135 (including stickers),

Libertine Parfumerie.

Cyber Botanika 2 print, from $400 for A3 unframed,

Kata Official.

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Sarah Ellison Following the success of her New Wave furniture collection, stylist Sarah Ellison has teamed up with Teranova Tiles to create the new Beach Club tile range. Consisting of six designs in warm, earthy tones, the tiles have the same beachy, coastal vibe that Sarah has become renowned for – the “Scallop” design is pictured here. Sarahellison.com.au; Teranova.com.au

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61 62King Living The Zaza sofa, with its adjustable arms and backs, is so comfortable, it recently won a Good Design Award. Kingliving.com.au

Pinkie As the name suggests, pink tones abound in this fun new cafe in Melbourne, designed by Biasol. Pinkieivanhoe.com.au

Zaza 3-seater standard 2 Flex AB sofa, from $5412, King Living.

63These Walls Like a work of art for your walls, this Tulum wallpaper in Oyster is a firm fave in the real living office. Thesewalls.com.au

Sony Noise-cancelling headphones have gone wireless – and they’re stylish to boot! Sony.com.au

New Volumes Eight Aussie designers had input into the inaugural New Volumes home and office collection, which centres around the ancient stone Elba. Newvolumes.com

65 66Philippe Malouin Bring a little hotel design home with this stool that was originally designed for the Ace Hotel in London. Philippemalouin.com

Napoleon & Josephine mortar and pestle by

Sarah King, $995, New Volumes.

SP500 wireless in-ear sports

headphones in Pink, $129.95, Sony.

Ace stool in Khaki, £170 (around $304),

Philippe Malouin.

OF by Amanda Shadforth This exquisite range of simple line art by a home-grown talent is worth a look. Prices start at $110 for an 8in x 11in print. Ofbyamandashadforth.com

Halcyon Lake This handwoven Nudo rug inspired by tribal masks in the Bogotá Gold Museum recently picked up Best Textile honours at the Denfair industry awards. Halcyonlake.com

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Behr & Co The perfect way to display business cards or family photos at home or in the office. Hardtofind.com.au A

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Ultra luxurious 100% pure French linen sheet set in Mustard, $395 for queen with 40cm fitted

sheet, I Love Linen.

Light + Ladder The sculptural lines and staggered proportions in these pots are divine. Lightandladder.com 7170

Layer x Moroso In the eighth collab between these two design houses, the Tape sofa comprises a series of mix-and-match blocks that combine in numerous configurations. Layerdesign.com

Vayu ceramic floor planter,

$US620 (around $835), Light + Ladder.

Whirlpool The new W Collection ovens, microwaves, cooktops and rangehoods use 6th Sense technology to “talk” to each other and simplify the cooking experience. Minds. Blown. Whirlpool.com.au

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Tigmi Trading Muted tones of salmon, mustard and peach feature in this collection of vintage Turkish Oushak rugs. Tigmitrading.com

Stand collection by Ex.T Art Deco-style baths and basins in modern brass stands? Yes, please! Candana.com.au73

Kip&Co x May Gibbs A nostalgic apparel range celebrating 100 years of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie – there are adult sizes, too! Kipandco.com.au

Kip&Co x May Gibbs “Peek a Boo” and “Wattle Babies” sweaters, $49 each for kids size, Kip&Co.

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Jardan Each piece in the Art House Collection of furniture, lighting and homewares tells the story of a different Aussie artist or designer. Take the Arkley sofa – inspired by artist Howard Arkley – with its soft rolling curves and bold geometric lines. Jardan.com.au

80I Love Linen The warm mustard shade of this luxe French linen makes our hearts sing! Ilovelinen.com.au A

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Haymes Paint “Streetscape” colour range Pops of yellow, red and aqua sit against an industrial grey landscape in this vibrant urban- inspired colour range. Haymespaint.com.au

Artisan Collection “Rendecoat” paint in Thunder Grey, $177.10 for 15L, Haymes Paint.

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DS & Durga These fragrances by a Brooklyn couple will transport you to another place and time. From $227 for 50ml; Mecca.com.au

Dancing quilt cover set, $349.95 for

queen, Sydney Opera House x Sheridan.

Sydney Opera House x Sheridan This hand-painted range of bedding, artworks and cushions was inspired by the architecture and surrounds of the famed Opera House. Sheridan.com.au

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Hotel Collectionist, Camperdown Choose your own adventure at this über-hip Sydney hotel, where four leading Australian design and architectural firms have come together to create 40 individualised rooms. Collectionisthotel.com.au

Mustard Made These retro lockers are perfect for kids and adults alike, and make a cool bedside alternative. Mustardmade.com

The Shorty lockers in Slate and

Blush, $199 each,

Mustard Made.

89Smeg This is juicing made pretty, a functional appliance that you’re happy to leave on the bench. Smeg.com.au

CJF01 Citrus juicer in Pastel Blue, Panna and Pastel Green, $219, Smeg.

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Sisällä Apartment Interior designer Lauren Li showcases her favourite artists and curated pieces in this immersive space. Apartment. sisalla.com.au A

Maker & Son They’re touted as the most comfortable chairs in the world, and we’re inclined to agree. Au.makerandson.com

Lumil Named for its resemblance to Chinese roof tiles, the Tile range of lighting from Lumil combines beauty with symmetry. Lumil.co

Tile wall light in Terracotta, $560, Lumil.

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Percy Plunkett This bustling cafe in Penrith, Sydney, pays homage to its historic cottage setting, while utilising local materials and suppliers in its design. Percyplunkett.com

So Loved wooden bunny

ornament, $24.95, Kikki-K.

Kikki-K This Scandi-style handmade wooden rabbit would make a sweet addition to any nursery. Kikki-k.com 84

L’Oréal HQ, Paris This revamped office space by Maison Sarah Lavoine includes digital detox rooms and three cafe spaces. Maisonsarahlavoine.com

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ModernLife Vessel basin, $449, Kohler.

Tammy Kanat for Creswick

alpaca throw in Feather, $299, Creswick Wool.

LEFT TO RIGHT Platform 4 stand in White Gloss, $280, Platform 1 stand in

Classic Cream, $270, and Platform 3 stand in Horizon Blue, $270, Idle Hands.

Unikko duvet, $199, Unikko cushion covers, $49.50 each, and Tiiliskivi pillowcases, $40 each,

Marimekko.

Royal Doulton Take your coffee-making ritual to a whole new level with this specialised range. Royaldoulton.com.au

Pord A mini wine barrel, wrapped in a limited-edition artwork and full of premium wine? Pre-order yours at Pord.com.au

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92 93Maddie Sharrock Melbourne creative Maddie blends ancient materials with modern computer technology to create her coloured-concrete sculptures. Maddiesharrock.com

Ke-Zu We can see why the Parachilna Aballs hanging lamp is popping up in restaurants and retail spaces everywhere! Kezu.com.au

Kohler We love the simple design and controlled proportions of this basin almost as much as its easy-clean finish! Kohler.com.au

Stewart Leishman Melbourne photographer Stewart set out to capture the Aussie landscape from a different angle, and this is just one of the wonderful results. Barnabylane.com.au

Coffee Studio Pour Over jug and dripper set, $69.95,

Royal Doulton.

Earth 001 artwork by Stewart Leishman (40cm x 30cm), $350

unframed, Barnaby Lane.

Mini wine barrel featuring The Last Resort

II artwork by Hannah Nowlan,

$160, Pord.

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Williams Sonoma x Robert Gordon We’re coveting these hand-painted dishes, part of the new Ghost Gum Collection. Williams-sonoma.com.au

Tammy Kanat for Creswick Pro weaver Tammy has created super-soft throws in muted tones for Aussie stalwart Creswick. Creswickwool.com

Beaumont Tiles There’s something so lovely and rustic about a floor of mismatched tiles in a cohesive colour palette. Beaumont-tiles.com.au

Shabby Chic blue-glazed porcelain tiles, from

$398.99 a sq m, Beaumont Tiles. Robert Gordon “Ghost Gum

Collection” plates, from $28 each, Williams Sonoma.

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Idle Hands These four interchangeable plant stands work equally as well clustered together as they do separately. They’re also powder-coated for outdoor use. Idlehands.design

101 Marimekko Winter can stick around as long as it likes if this bedding from Marimekko’s Winter range is anything to go by. Marimekko.com.au R

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