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EDITOR’S LETTER HG

AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN| 17

TALES

M

y daughter’s Year 6 class has been

working on a ‘passion project’ this

past term, to create a magazine. As

I’ve watched her go through the process of

mapping out features ideas, searching for

images and interview subjects, I’ve been

more mindful ofH&Gprocesses and

content triggers.

With a Reno Issue slated, we begin the

hunt for home makeovers that offer readers

something new. With a month or two to go,

there may be up to 10 homes in the frame,

with location, seasonal appropriateness

and innovation determining their place on

the art department wall. This is where the

visual mapping of an issue is done, where

images and stories drop in and out until

we’re happy with the mix.

A spring renovation issue generally

guarantees the appearance of a

Queenslander or two and this edition

is no exception. The classic wraparound

verandah, weatherboards and fretwork

typology is familiar to us all and yet the

renovation outcomes of the three

Queensland homes appearing this month

couldn’t be more different.

Margie and Simon’s 1920s home has had

walls removed to reconfigure spaces to suit

their family of six. Floor plan fixed, it was

then treated to a Hamptons-style refresh.

Also in Brisbane, Claire and Scott’s

“small renovation” developed into aforever

home in the hands of Kieron Gait

Architects. Their new ground floor kitchen/

dining/living space, all spotted gum and

bluestone flooring, connects directly to the

backyard and its cool, shady nature has

made it the family’s favourite retreat in this

subtropical town.

Two Melbourne homes made the line-up:

a terrace where a dramatic new courtyard

has created a spectacular light well, and the

revamp of a semi approached with a great

sense of fun.

But it’s the third Queensland property

in the issue that was the gazumper this

month, nudging another renovated home

out late in the game... How could we

resist the opportunity to run the ultimate

renovation story, the conversion of a former

fire station into a functional family home

(with fire pole). As our clever sub-editor

Rosa noted, “it’s a real trailblazer”.

Enjoy!

PS If you’re looking for fab spring

homewares or gifts, take a look at the

H&Gteam’s edit at online store Hardtofind:

http://www.hardtofind.com.au/categories/

home-garden/the-australian-house-

garden-edit.

RENO

Love that look...

Senior stylistAshley

Pratt’s latest finds...

✚Globe West has added a range of

linen and velvet cushions to its

2017 collection. I particularly love

the Khaki and Blush tones for

spring; http://www.globewest.com.au.

✚I collect handmade ceramics and

these new additions to Woodfolk’s

rangearetopofmywishlist.

Perfect for mixing and matching

with other pieces on your table;

http://www.woodfolk.com.au.

✚Interior stylist Kerrie-Ann Jones

hascollaboratedwithArtClub

Concepttocreatethislimited-

edition series of floral prints.

Who doesn’t love affordable art?

Follow theH&Gteam’s

designfindsonInstagram

@houseandgarden;@ashleypratt

Woodfolk

Globe West

Handmade

treasure

Art Club Concept

Photograph by Darren McDonald (Lisa).