DECORATING ARTICLES

There’s a strong history of innovative furniture design in Australia and this issue we turn the spotlight on two young designers who are not only maintaining the tradition but proving there is also an exciting future for beautifully handcrafted pieces for the modern home. Meet Luke Ommundson of Evostyle and Zeb Walker, craftsmen whose styles are very different but whose designs are capturing a lot of attention.

Behind the designs

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Drawn to the flickering glow of a lightbulb, Volker Haug is a man spellbound. Based in Melbourne, the designer creates ingenious lighting products, ranging from pendants and table designs to wall fixtures and exclusive custom pieces, in his signature style of industrial meets minimal with an injection of humour.

By Danielle Hanrahan

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Created by Sydney-based husband-and-wife team Michael and Tessa Bautovich, The Lowercase is a design studio where everyday items are transformed into whimsical worlds of expressive face cards, delightful cushions and quirky bed sets that’ll bring a smile to any child, big or small.

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Sarah Mouchot is revolutionising the way we look at cardboard with her furniture design business, Bibi Carton.

Sarah is giving a new lease on life to the handy but often overlooked material, traditionally used for packaging. “Cardboard is such a great material to work with,” she explains. “It’s eco-friendly when you source it well and keep a careful eye on the recycled content and it’s lightweight and very versatile. Plus, you can create anything out of it and make it look the way you want – once you know the techniques the possibilities are endless!”

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With a mutual love for Australian design, Nicholas Karlovasitis and Sarah Gibson founded DesignByThem. Danielle Hanrahan talks to the duo about simplicity, sustainability and their rising brand.

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The festive season is an exciting time of year, there’s the David Jones window displays, carolling in the park and my favourite, all the pretty decorations that light up the city. So, we decided to ask some of our favourite bloggers about what they love about Christmas and what they hope to find under their tree!

1. YELLOWTRACE www.yellowtrace.com.au

Dana Tomic Hughes, a Sydney-based interior designer, shares her love for “great design and clever people” on her cutting-edge and influential design blog, Yellowtrace.

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We love Christmas here at Home Ideas, so we’ve compiled a list of our favourite decorations for the festive season. From whimsical wreaths and paper trees to retro-cool advent calendars, we’ve got your Christmas covered!

WHIMSICAL WREATHS
Handmade in Nepal, these whimsical wreaths are colourful circles of felt that would make your door or mantle the envy of all others. From $75 to $110, available from Down To The Woods.
www.downtothewoods.com.au

FOLK ART
These Vintage Folk Baubles from Lark would make a colourful and folksy addition to any tree! $19.95 for six.

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Passionate about design, Tai Schaffler left her career in journalism and became the marketing manager for a Western Australian fashion wholesaler. Frequently travelling to India as a buyer, Tai saw the opportunity to start her own homeware label and soon after, Bandhini Homewear Design was born! Producing quality, handmade soft furnishings, Bandhini is a popular fixture in homes across Australia and New Zealand. Tai talks to Selina Gordevich about pursuing her dream and the joys and challenges of working in India.

Three words to describe Bandhini Homewear Design?

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Stylist Karen Creith says there's nothing more satisfying than being able to stand back and admire the results of your own hard work. The enjoyment that comes from both attempting and completing simple projects can never be undervalued. And when you’re finished you can relax and bask in the endorphins that will flow from a job well done.
 

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