 RECENTLY REFURBISHED SHOWROOM Timeless Tiles & Design have recently refurbished their showroom in Kew East. The new space provides clients with all of their tiling and design needs, within a stylish environment. Just a short trip from Melbourne’s CBD, the showroom offers an extensive collection of innovative tiles, stone and glass to cater for all facets of the market.
NEW AND EXCITING ART SPACE FOR MELBOURNE
Previously Angela and Graeme have run a successful sculpture studio, Surrey Sculpture Studio in Surrey Hills, for over 15 years where they had a team of sculptors working on large and varied commission work for local, national and overseas clients. This venture is the start of a new direction. Hawthorn Studio & Gallery will be exhibiting exciting artworks from emerging artists and established artists across multiple mediums. The gallery will present a new exhibition each month, whilst artist Graeme Foote’s studio will be constantly visible through the large glass door in the gallery that looks directly into his working sculpture studio. www.hawthornstudiogallery.com.au
AWARD WINNING HOMES
Waterfront Homes recently won the 2009 HIA Building Commission South East Regional Award for Best Custom Home under $350,000. The split level home in Safety Beach was commended by the judges for light, airy and stylish design that fits in perfectly with the seaside environment. With carefully appointed windows and doors, the house was designed to take advantage of the cool beach breeze to naturally heat and cool the house whilst also displaying the stunning bay views. This is the second major HIA award for Waterfront Homes and represents the pinnacle of achievement in the building industry; last year they won the award for Best Display Home in Victoria Under $150,000. The staff at Waterfront Homes are extremely proud of their achievements as they acknowledge the hard work of the small family run company that has been building in South East Victoria for over 20 years.
THE BIRTHPLACE OF IDEAS FOR DOWN UNDER
Australasia’s biggest interior architecture and design event, designEX, will be held in Sydney this April. Celebrating the living, multi-faceted world of design, the annual three day show in its 22nd year is expected to spur professionals from all walks of the commercial and residential interior architecture and design industry into action. “Each year, through a massive collective effort from the design community, designEX reveals the hottest directions that will change the landscape for designers, specifiers, architects, retail buyers for furniture and homewares, landscapers and interior designers and decorators,” said Edward Owens from dmg world media, the company staging the event. Features include Kaleidoscope, the heavenly tactile zone for soft furnishings and textiles; the ever-popular Outdoor Room with Jamie DurieTM; and D4S, an interactive showcase of new adopters of Design for Sustainability. “designEX is the number one destination for design people and products that matter – from the ambitious and enterprising to the kooky and clever,” said Edward. “Don’t miss this once-a-year event designed to breathe life into the industry.” WHEN: Thursday 22 – Saturday 24 April
LIVING ART
Make your home a masterpiece with a stunning and distinctive rug from The Rug Collection. Designed to bring a sense of art and style into any home, The Rug Collection features a series of stunning designs and classic solids crafted with quality and craftsmanship. The latest collection continues The Rug Collection’s cutting edge and innovative design trend with a strong emphasis on fashion forward colours, stylish designs and tactile textures. Choose from a range of plush or textured piles, available in standard sizes and also custom sizing. Designed in Australia and superbly crafted in India, each rug from The Rug Collection will complement your room design and create a striking statement. Alongside its in-house collection, The Rug Collection also features the work of some of Australia’s freshest designers including Nicola Cerini, Sixhands and the Indigenous Collection depicting artwork from famous Aboriginal artists. Excitingly, even more new launches are planned to complement these designers in the near future. It is all part of Director Simon Robinson’s aim to deliver leading edge design at a price that most Australian’s can enjoy: “I’ve always loved the artistic quality of a rug and have worked closely with a number of designers to bring a sense of innovation and fashion to the home. I’m proud to say we have achieved this both through our in-house collections and our exclusive design range – all at an affordable and achievable price,” Simon comments.
TELL DAVID REID HOMES WHAT YOUR DREAM HOME LOOKS LIKE
David Reid Homes is a national building company specialising in unique architectural designs and quality craftsmanship for luxury homes. Each individually designed home will be unique – as no two David Reid Homes are ever the same. Their designs reflect each individual home owner’s flair and creativity, and are tailored to complement their unique geographic setting. Bring in your new home ideas and David Reid can bring your dream home to life. David Reid Homes are totally individual, unique and personal to the owners that have created them. David Reid never build the same home twice. Their architectural designers will take you from concept to completion, building your dream home on time and on budget. NOW OPEN: The Appleby, 29 Shepherd Road, Glen Waverley
QUALITY, NOT QUANTITY
B&K Billiards are passionate about beautiful, quality timber billiard tables, specialising in handcrafted timber billiard tables using Australian timbers such as Jarrah, Tasmanian Blackwood, Tasmanian Oak and Victorian Ash. They source timber species from around the world, such as Mahogany New Guinea Rosewood. All of their billiard tables are custom made to order, allowing clients their choice of cloth colours, stains or timbers to use for your billiard table. They can also match the stains to your existing furniture or décor. All of their billiard tables have a slate base, English strachan 6811 cloth and made out of the highest quality materials. Every billiard table that leaves their premises is Australian made and comes with a 15 year manufacturing warranty. With a small team of exceptionally talented craftsmen, who manufacture only a limited number of billiard tables each year, B&K Billiards can ensure that every billiard table that gets delivered by them is made to perfection.
LEADING THE WAY
The Tempo Group’s broad range of exciting new developments bring together a vast array of boutique homes, using today’s most modern materials. Currently Tempo has developments based in Seaford, Mornington and Langwarrin. With the highly successful development division only opening three years ago, Tempo has ignited its career, leading the way not only with prestige homes ranging from three to five million, but also with their elaborate multi-residential sites. Ben from Tempo Group and his team of suppliers and contractors always keep their clients happy and feeling like they have received an ‘above and beyond’ service. Speak to Ben on 0409 198 207 or visit their website.
A MECCA FOR BUILDERS, DESIGNERS AND ARCHITECTS
In the heart of South Melbourne lies a boutique tile gallery showcasing an impressive range of the latest trends in the tile industry. Since opening in 2006, Fashion Tiles have been recognised as an award winning showroom. This year, with the launch of Fashion Bathrooms, Fashion Tiles can now be seen as a mecca for builders, interior designers, architects and home renovators alike. Having built a reputation for offering good service and fine quality products, Fashion Tiles is now making its mark on the tile industry as Victoria’s exclusive supplier of Versace. Fashion Tiles is excited to introduce Enduro Shield. The revolutionary tile and grout sealer helps
GROUND BREAKING TECHNOLOGY
Chiba Stone is a ground breaking new reconstituted stone product that recreates the beauty of natural stone walls with the flexibility of modern technology. Capturing the look, feel and stability of naturally quarried stone, Chiba Stone can be crafted to suit any architecture or landscape. From the tall garden walls of a five star resort, to the fireplace surround in your own living room, Chiba Stone is at home in almost any situation. A favourite of designers across the retail, commercial and recreational sectors, there’s a spot for Chiba Stone, inside and out, in almost any Australian home. Benefits include:
LUXURY AT BLACKWOOD ACRES
Comdain Homes are announcing exciting news at Melbourne’s prestigious one acre development, Blackwood Acresm located in Plenty. The first luxury house and land package is now complete and has been handed over to the excited clients. Blackwood Acres is a prestigious land development consisting of 50 premium sites, in the amazing rural setting of Plenty, and is only 23km from the Melbourne CBD. As the developer and builder, Comdain Homes has imprinted its signature stamp of quality at Blackwood Acres, through the construction of this dream house and land package. Incorporating a 52 square dwelling, artificial grass tennis court, self cleaning fully tiled pool and extensive landscaping, it is a true Turn Key package. “Our clients toughest decision was deciding which removalist to use” says Peter Coen, of Comdain Homes. For more information on the Blackwood Acres development or Comdain Homes premium Turn Key packages, phone (03) 9403 0000 or visit their website.
NEW FLAGSHIP FOR MOZI
The sister duo, Camilla d’Antoine and Olivia Tipler have created a brand that is renowned for its original and whimsical designs. Their products are a favourite here in Australia, but the girls have enjoyed great success in both the UK and the USA distributing their range in high-end retailers. “Our maiden voyage, The MOZI store in Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn has been an exciting adventure” said Olivia Tipler, MOZI Director. “We have spent time travelling far and wide fossicking for one off pieces and beautiful props for the store. Obviously we wanted our first store to be the ultimate MOZI brand experience but we have gone beyond and included other brands and products that inspire us – things we know our customers will love and sit perfectly with the MOZI brand”. The new MOZI store will showcase their entire range – a gift buyer’s delight or the ultimate stop for personal shopping. The store is located at 769 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn. G.J GARDNER HOMES WINS AWARD FOR TELLING THE TRUTH!
In 2009, G.J. Gardner Homes won the prestigious HIA CSR Victorian Marketing Award. The awards, held in November, recognised excellence in housing. Judged by industry professionals, the awards acknowledge the talent of designers, builders and building companies who construct quality new housing. Based on the theme ‘get the facts upfront’, the strategy alerts potential new home purchasers to the pitfalls that can occur when they rush ahead without getting the information they need to make informed decision on designs, position and in particular, site costs in relation to their budget. A series of print, TV and radio advertisements developed in conjunction with www.OutscourceMyMarketing.com.au explores issues such as “no gimmicks or giveaways” and encourages people to get a $500 soil test before paying a deposit or signing any contract. This way foundation costs can be far more accurately calculated giving a fuller picture of what the project is going to cost all up. Under the “we have nothing to hide” slogan, G.J. Gardner Homes have produced a free booklet, Get the Facts Upfront. The book is available as a free download on the website www.getthefactsupfront.com. It describes the main areas where costs can climb in the building process and ways to be informed. The approach is much more than just an ad campaign, it is an integral part of the company’s ethos, as described by Ross Morley of G J Gardner Homes Victoria.
INSPIRATION FROM JAMIE DURIE
Garden guru Jamie Durie has launched a new range of paints, specifically designed for your outdoor space. Focusing on earthy tones, with splashes of vibrant colour, Jamie Durie Signature by Porter’s Paints, available at Inspirations Paint & Colour, is especially designed for outdoor kitchens and entertaining areas. For Jamie, the outdoor kitchen is the new heart of the home. “These days the outdoor kitchen is not just about the ubiquitous barbie,” he says. “More and more of my clients are asking for the same amenities outside as they have in their indoor kitchens and I’m more than happy to oblige. Being outside separates you somehow from normality, giving you a kind of holiday from the everyday.” Jamie’s new paint range is specifically designed for outdoor areas, therefore lending itself perfectly to the outdoor kitchen. He believes that the outdoor kitchen is well and truly here to stay as more companies cater to this trend, continually bringing out products that are designed specifically for kitchens outside. “The Aussie love affair with ‘the deck’ means that many outdoor kitchens in Australia are situated on a pine or hardwood deck. The Woodlife Natural Oil product in my new Signature range of paints and finishes is perfect for bringing out the natural beauty of any timber deck. “The other big trend in Australian courtyards and outdoor rooms is creating textured walls as opposed to leaving a plain brick surface. The Sediment texture product is colour and texture in one with an even consistent tone and 40 colours to choose from, all of which have been inspired by the beauty of the Australian landscape.” Similar to a bagged effect, Jamie’s Sediment product has an earthy, natural stone finish that retains its dense appearance for years. Both the Woodlife Natural Oil and Sediment products are water based, low in odour and harsh chemicals and have a 15 year quality guarantee. “I am actually in the process of building my home at the moment and it will definitely have an outdoor kitchen,” he says. “I love cooking and eating alfresco in the fresh air and sunshine. It’s simply one of the best things to do when you have the opportunity and can spend quality time with friends and family! “Isn’t it funny how food seems to taste better outside? I think it’s a primal thing that dates back to a time when our ancient ancestors cooked and ate around an open fire. Whatever the reason, people of all cultures continue to be drawn to eating al fresco and I get a buzz every time I see a tiny inner-city balcony almost completely taken up by the prized barbecue. Such dedication!”
QUALITY WORKMANSHIP, INNOVATIVE DESIGN
From humble beginnings in 1985 as a single project company, Bellemore Homes has grown to become one of Melbourne’s most prestigious, custom design builders. Established 25 years ago by husband and wife Nick and Tina Pateras, the same enthusiasm and attention to detail is still put into every Bellemore Homes creation. Right from the first meeting you can tell that the Bellemore Homes experience is something different. Because every home is created from the ground up according to the customer’s needs and desires, they are able to deliver truly stunning results that are elegant, as well as functional. Because they don’t restrict themselves to predesigned plans like other builders, there is almost no limit to what can be designed. Innovation in design is just one step on the way to a truly stunning home. For this reason Bellemore Homes has assembled a team of industry professionals who strive for excellence in customer service and quality construction. All of their suppliers and trades people have been hand selected for over 20 years to ensure the quality of materials and workmanship needed to produce results befitting a Bellemore Home. Remaining at the forefront of any industry is not just about having all the best people in-house. It is important to learn from what others are doing, and to share amongst others who are leading the industry. Nick says that being on the Building Practitioners Board and the Master Builders Association’s Council of Management is a great way to share ideas with other industry leaders, as well as giving something back to the housing industry. Their new display home in Belmore Road, Balwyn is just another example of what Bellemore Homes can achieve. This new home stretches the imagination of the home buyer and allows them to experience luxury that is not only a dream, but a reality.
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Angela and Graeme Foote are pleased to announce the launch of their new gallery and artist studio to Melbourne, Hawthorn Studio and Gallery. This unique space has a duel focus as a gallery space and studio for resident artist Graeme Foote, sculptor.
