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H&G SUMMER SORTED

Styling by Ashley Pratt (60). Photography by Will Horner (49, 60), Alicia Taylor (52), Rodney Macuja (56, 57, 58).

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( 56 ), Terrain ( 57 ), and Jasper ( 58 ).

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DESIGN READS

Three informative reads
to get 2015 oŠ to a
bright start:
49 Design Your Life by
Vince Frost ($49.99,
Lantern). Sydney-based
designer Vince details
15 principles that can
spark personal change.
50 Tropical Living by
Manuela Roth ($80,
Thames & Hudson).
The subtitle of this
gorgeous coŠ ee-table
book, ‘Dream houses
at exotic places’, pretty
much says it all.
51 Nail It! by Adam Hobill
($24.90, ExciteBooks).
ACT building designer
Adam oŠ ers expertise on
how to build or renovate
the right way, potentially
saving you thousands of
dollars in the process.

(^53) | Streamlined and child-safe, the Modern Roman
Shades range from Luxafl ex Window Fashions features
a rear cordless design – which means a clean look and
peace of mind for families with young children. Prices
start from $1100 for a 1.5x1.7m linen weave or sheer
linen blind in Traditional, Tailored or Tiered styles;
135 892 or http://www.luxafl ex.com.au.
(^54) | Folding chairs are a practical solution for small
spaces. This elegant version from Smow is smart
enough to work both indoors and out. Lampert MASH
folding chair with weatherproof polyester seat and back,
oak armrests and steel frame, $698; http://www.smow.com.au.
With windows on opposite sides of a room or house to encourage a cross
breeze, you can eliminate the need for airconditioning. Architectural fi rm Owen
and Vokes and Peters is a master of passive-cooling principles, beautifully
displayed in this home on the Sunshine Coast. http://www.owenandvokesandpeters.com.
(^55) | Buy a good-looking pedestal fan and you won’t
need to hide it away in winter. Arden bronze tripod
fan on solid timber base, $415, Cranmore Home;
0402 067 908 or http://www.cranmorehome.com.au.
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