Tabla de contenidos para July 2022 en Inside Out

Everybody has that friend who bought a rundown little place for a song, pulled off a great renovation and then sold it for a record price – oh yes. Welcome to the Australian property market of 2022 when that dream is still strong and the market reflects huge profits across the country, with rural renovations the bright new star of the show. This month, we’ve leaned in to our excellent team of experts for advice so you can hit your renovation from every possible angle and end up with the most profit – regardless of whether you plan to sell now or in five years. Turn to our flip book on page 99 for the big reveal. But if you plan on staying home in the short-term, our delicious midwinter…

It’s time to rethink our relationship with style. After all, it’s not something we sprinkle in our homes. And it’s not something that we can buy at a shop. Instead, your personal style is already within you. It’s the essence of who you are, and your story in visual form. And the process of styling is how you can express what’s most important to you in your spaces. But first, you need a clear idea of your style. 1 CONNECT TO YOUR STORY So often when we are creating homes, it’s tempting to look out ‘there’. It’s interesting to see what everyone else is doing. However, the most beautiful and stylish homes are the ones where the homeowner connects in a genuine way to what they truly love and what’s…

“A good team is vital” CHRISTINA PRESCOTT, DESIGNER “The build coincided with the start of Covid-19, ramping up the stress and complications. Throw in busy parents, young children and a new build and it was an interesting time. In addition, workrooms and showrooms were closed or had reduced hours, and lead times increased for carpet, hardwood timber and powdercoated metals. The clients, however, were incredibly trusting and decisive. Builder Jeremy Watson was also a steadying force; he’s unflappable and a real problem-solver who steered the way through.”…

Back in 2016, Tijana and Matthew Papandrea found themselves outgrowing their living arrangements. With a young family, they were ready to commit to designing and building a new home which catered to that lifestyle. The first step towards it was in 2016, when they bought a property on Sydney’s northern beaches with views of Narrabeen Lagoon and the Tasman Sea. Shortly afterwards, the couple reached out to DUO Architects to help them bring their vision to life. Tijana is an interior designer and Matthew a builder, so they had clear intentions for the home from the start. Their building company, MTP Projects, worked closely with the residential design specialists, including principal architect Teneil Van Dyck and director Kirrili Zimmer. “The new home was designed to nestle into the natural topography…

What was your first property flip? I turned around an apartment in Bellevue Hill, NSW, that I bought for $970,000, and in three months I made close to $280,000. I didn’t sell it straightaway because of capital gains, which is something you have to worry about. Do you have a starting point for every project? I always begin with a worst-case-scenario budget. Basically, you start out with the property versus holding cost, taxes, stamp duty, agent’s fees, build cost, and how long it will take. Then you are left with a semblance of a profit – and the fun part of designing the project. Your Bondi project (shown) was three years ago. Given all the changes since then, is renovating for profit still viable? The market has changed immeasurably. Obviously,…

Let’s face it, the past two years have been hard on us, our homes and our wallets, and we could all do with a fresh new look, regardless of whether we plan to stay or move. But with interest rates rising, now’s probably not the best time to be splashing the cash. A renovation is a sure way to empty the pockets quickly, so let’s stay away from that (for now). However, a modest makeover can make an incredible difference to a sale if done just right. Here, we look at the best ways to get the job done without breaking the bank. KITCHEN The kitchen can be one of the most expensive spaces to renovate and, with such high use, it can quickly show signs of wear and tear.…

softly does it Flowers and foliage hold sway in this Sydney garden In the southern suburbs, this garden comprises succulents, flowering perennials and grasses, making an alluring study in contrasts. Landscape designer Adam McDonald of Impressions Landscape – Design has created a seductive interplay of shapes, colours and textures for this front section and changed tack slightly at the back, where the pops of colour become a sea of green and the look is more sculptural. Turn the page for more details.…

layered ham, chicken and pistachio terrine with brandy pickled pears SERVES 6—8 1 x 1kg ham hock 1 tbsp olive oil 2 eschallots, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 1/2 cup dried sour cherries 1/3 cup pistachios, chopped 2 tbsp brandy 1/4 cup finely chopped tarragon Pinch freshly grated nutmeg 500g pork mince 2 eggs 10 long slices prosciutto 1 x 400g chicken breast, halved horizontally Brandy pickled pears, to serve Amaranth leaves, to serve Crusty bread, to serve 1 Place the ham hock in a large saucepan; cover with water. Place over medium heat, cover with lid and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 hour, or until meat is tender. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the eschalots and garlic and…

Remarkable doesn’t quite fit the bill when you’re trying to describe the unbridled beauty of this remote coastal isle. Despite feeling like you’ve landed a million miles away from the mainland, Flinders Island is just a one-hour flight from Melbourne or a 30-minute trip from Launceston. As the plane begins its descent towards the 1367-square-kilometre island in the Bass Strait, off the north-east coast of Tasmania, it becomes clear that this place, replete with natural beauty and a beguiling sense of seclusion, is one of Australia’s best-kept secrets. A mere 40-minute drive from Whitemark Airport, Quoin (pronouned coin) Farm presides over a whopping 1200 hectares of pristine cattle-farming land and was one of the original blocks allocated as part of the post-WWII Soldier Settlement Scheme. Its custodians, Jo and Tom…

Gerringong studio Hegi Design House has teamed up with Italian architect and designer Pietro Franceschini to produce a capsule collection of shapely furniture made from premium fabrics and materials. The Bling Bling chair, from $10,050, is one of the loveliest pieces in the range, which includes an ottoman, table and desk. With a cloud-like seat of Dedar ‘Artemidor’ bouclé and perfectly sculpted Victorian ash legs, it brings an effortless elegance to any space it’s placed in. hegidesignhouse.com…

ART WARMER Ward off the winter blues with the latest drop of artworks and homewares from Greenhouse Interiors. This statement Apollo artwork by Studio Elwood (151cm x 171cm), $6000, is inspired by the sun god. GREENHOUSEINTERIORS.COM.AU BIG DEAL IN THE BIG APPLE On the corner of 57th Street and Fifth Avenue in New York is the iconic Crown Building, where you’ll find the new 83-suite Aman hotel. Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston, the neutral hues, tactile materials and natural light create a truly luxurious urban sanctuary. The doors open on August 2. AMAN.COM CRYSTAL CLEAR This year, Waterford celebrates the 70th anniversary of its best-selling pattern, Lismore. To commemorate the occasion, the label has released Lismore Arcus, a new cut that adds sweeping arches to the original pattern. We…

Creating a home for your family is a primal desire, and Abby Summerton and Scott Inness have done just that with this luminous terrace renovation in Sydney’s inner south. As owners of building firm Kinn Construction, they did much of the project’s heavy lifting, metaphorically at least. It resulted in a light-filled home perfectly tailored to them and their daughter, Tigerlily, now three, as well as a unique terrace on four levels. “When we first saw it in 2014, we loved the size and scale of the place, the fact that it needed fixing up, and that it was in a lovely street,” says confessed serial renovator Abby. But apart from the modest price, there was much that they didn’t love. “It was a typical terrace that had fallen into…

“BE BRAVE WITH COLOUR CHLOE MIDDLETON, ARCHITECT & INTERIOR DESIGNER “Colour always plays a pivotal role in our projects. Here, we had a white and neutral backdrop, and injected colour discerningly. Luckily, the owners were already on the same page and it didn’t take much convincing to use colour throughout. To mimic the white buildings with blue features that are so prevalent along the coastline of Mykonos, blue and white in the bathrooms was instrumental. In the powder room we introduced a tiled arched ceiling and fun pink as a talking point.”…

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Many Australians dream of finding a property, renovating it and then selling for a tidy profit – but what makes a home perfect for that? And how do you know you will make money when you sell? At BuildHer Collective, we are all about renovating for profit and we often meet people who meander down the flip path with rose-coloured glasses on and forget to factor all the costs into their budgets, which gives them a nasty surprise at the end. When you are searching for a property to renovate and sell, keep the following ideals clear in your mind. The most important, of course, is buying the right project for the right money, but all should inform your strategy. understand your market With all the fees and charges involved…

PAINT To make quick and dramatic changes to the exterior of your home, it’s hard to go past a fresh coat of paint. The general rule of thumb is to pick out four colours that work in tonally with your roof. If you’re wanting an extra pop of colour, opt for a contrasting, bold hue for your front door and window trims. For this Melbourne home, the team from Peachy Green opted for a custom shade of light blue that accentuates the rich tones of the adjacent timber cladding. LANDSCAPING Plants play a significant part in making your entryway eye-catching. A manicured garden ensures your home looks well cared for, elevating its street appeal no end. Natives or climbing plants are a great option for anyone seeking something low maintenance.…

A statement table or bench can replicate the feeling of a hallway Upfront artwork, mirrors and accessories hint at the style to come Only display items you really love — attractive storage boxes are ideal for the rest…

1 Live in the space first “This allows you to connect with the existing building and the site,” says Scott. “You need to experience where the best sunlight comes from, and how the house captures the breezes. And then you will have a clearer idea of how to make best use of the spaces, indoors and outdoors.” 2 Choose your reno team carefully And know your own limitations, because DIY only goes so far, says Scott. “A renovation of this scale and level requires a project team, including architect, engineer and builder, who know what they are doing and are experienced in working on terraces. It would be a bit ambitious for an inexperienced home renovator. We also had the advantage of working with Luigi previously.” 3 Pick the right…

Laurel Canyon’s Wonderland Park Avenue community of 67 homes was developed in the 1950s by a group of friends that included well-known American landscape designer Garrett Eckbo, who master-planned the properties by immersing them in nature. One of the houses was a single-level ranch-style design bought by Yaniv and Nina Tepper in 2004. In addition to its leafy streets, the couple were drawn to the creative vibe of the area – which has been an enclave for musicians and artists since the 1970s – and lived there quite happily until their third child was born. By then, lack of space had become an issue. Cue Assembledge+ principal architect David Thompson, who’d gone to high school in Los Angeles with both Yaniv and Nina. “We had met other architects, but Assembledge+…

The language of real estate may take years to learn, but Chris Cantarella is completely fluent and understands all of its nuances instinctively. That comes from many years in the trenches selling properties across Sydney’s eastern suburbs, one of the toughest – but hottest – real-estate markets on the planet. Buying and selling properties there is a serious business, with big wins at stake. Here, Chris, who’s now a property partner at The Agency, shares her top tips for transacting. 1 BRING YOUR WALLET “First things first: get your finances sorted straightaway,” says Chris. “Shopping for real estate without a loan approved is like going to the shops without your wallet – it really is. You need to know exactly what you can afford and understand that property moves fast.”…

1 Purchase price To make the flip a success, know the market value of the property you want to buy and what you can you afford to pay for it and the renovation. 2 Scope of works Be clear about the work that needs to be completed to achieve your sale price – of course, this may need reworking several times to optimise your outcome. 3 Cost of works Are you hiring trades or a builder? You’ll need to decide who is doing the work and plan your delivery process. Then you can make appropriate allowances and ensure you allow a contingency. 4 Holding costs Often forgotten, there are always costs associated with holding property, so make sure you include bank fees, rates and other charges. 5 Professional fees Most…

“A HOMEOWNER WITH A $500,000 MORTGAGE COULD SEE REPAYMENTS PER MONTH INCREASE BY ABOUT $650 COMPARED TO BEFORE THE RATE HIKES” A good renovation can add tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of dollars to the value of your home. A bad home loan (with a high interest rate), however, can add thousands of dollars to what it will cost you, and in a rising interest-rate environment such as the current one, you don’t want any profits on renovations to be eaten up in interest payments. Forecasts show that the cash rate could rise to 1.75% by the end of the year, and keep rising to 2.5% by the end of 2023. If that’s the case, then a homeowner with a $500,000 mortgage could see their repayments per month increase…

1 Burnished concrete steppers and steps provide a smart counterpoint to the garden’s lush foliage, including Mexican sage (Salvia leucantha ‘Harry’s Red’),and no-mow grass (Zoysia tenuifolia). 2 The rear is more pared back, with jasmine (Stephanotis floribunda) and Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata ‘Veitchii’) trailing up masonry. Silver shield (Plectranthus argentatus) and snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata green) sit below. Wall in Dulux Black. 3 Poured in situ, the floating concrete pontoon day bed has a cut-out for Japanese maple Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’. 4 At the far rear of the property, Trish’s special retreat is this spotted-gum bench seat on decking under a frangipani (Plumeria acutifolia), fringed by a giant taro plant (Alocasia macrorrhiza). 5 The fluid form of the concrete swimming pool is echoed by the tight mounds of Carissa ‘Desert…

So your knives are up to scratch, but what about you? It’s time to get to work and ensure you have all the necessary skills + Tap chopping is ideal for vegies and will allow you scope to experiment with super-thin and thicker cuts. + Rock chopping offers a rougher way to work with small vegies and herbs. + Cross chopping is similar to rock chopping and will have you sorting out your herbs just like an expert. + High-finesse julienne cut (between 1mm and 2mm) delivers very fine matchstick results that are delicate and visually appealing. + Brunoise dice technique Takes the julienne cut a step further, resulting in lovely little cubes.…

+ A fully equipped gourmet kitchen + Use of Quoin The Label bespoke linen + Option to order provisions and delicious ready-to-cook meals prepared by the amazing chefs at Flinders Wharf NEED TO KNOW FLINDERS WHARF Superstar chefs Mikey Yeo and Ronan Sherry showcase locally caught seafood (especially the famous local crayfish) and island produce at this newly renovated restaurant in the main town of Whitemark. The seasonal menu is complemented by a killer wine and cocktail list, starring spirits from the neighbouring Furneaux Distillery Company. onislandtime.com.au/wharfshed GETTING THERE Sharp Airlines flies direct from Melbourne (Essendon) and Launceston daily, landing at Whitemark. sharpairlines.com EXPLORE Hire a car and take to the roads, making sure to explore Castle Rock, Trousers Point, Stacky’s Bright and pristine Killiecrankie Beach. The spectacular waters are…