As Inside Out’s editor, Eliza O’Hare has her finger on the pulse when it comes to the world of design. Thanks to a longstanding love affair with beautiful homes, and impeccable personal style, her keen eye and passion for the industry are what bring issue after issue of Inside Out to life.
Eliza finds inspiration in everything and everywhere, and as part of pulling the magazine together each month, curates a list of up-and-coming destinations, noteworthy shopping collections, design news, and emerging brands in a recurring segment titled ‘The Cut’.
Here’s what made it this month.
Eliza O’Hare’s trending design picks
ABI Interiors’ stylish farmhouse sink
Functional yet aesthetic, the Hartley farmhouse sink from ABI Interiors will add instant rustic charm to your kitchen or laundry. Made from stain- and abrasion-resistant fireclay, it can be customised to suit any sized space or mounting requirement, with either a fluted or flat profile, making it the perfect choice for an elevated design in your wash zone.
Zenn Design’s new Caulfield South showroom
Melbourne’s leading upholstery and design firm has just unveiled a Japandi concept for its Caulfield South showroom. Featuring the work of architectural stylist Karin Bochnik (pictured), the new Zenn Design space is a calming sea of organic and nature-inspired influences – the perfect setting for the company’s latest collections. Expect amazing yet easy-to-live-with fabrics, and sage advice about handcrafted beds, bedheads, soft furnishings and upholstered pieces.
Globewest’s eight new collections
GlobeWest has just released a staggering eight collections, including 250 new products. On-trend walnut finishes (above) are a highlight. We love the Easton Button lamp, $220, and Sidney Peak three-seater sofa, from $5465.
Koskela’s First Nations Woven Lighting collaboration
Koskela’s First Nations Woven Lighting collection is the culmination of 15 years’ collaboration between the design company and First Nations artists and art centres. Made from locally sourced fibres by highly skilled weavers, the range includes meticulously handwoven pendant lights, floor lamps and wall lights. Priced from $1190.
Two Good Co and Jac + Jack’s special-edition blankets
Two Good Co and Jac + Jack have released two special-edition quilted blankets, in Grey/Rust and White/Lilac. For every one purchased, another will go to a women’s shelter; $380.
Wine tasting at Giant Steps
Sample the latest vintage at Giant Steps’ newly reimagined tasting room, with interiors inspired by the natural beauty of the Yarra Valley and brought to life by Fiona Lynch Office. A 45-minute Essential Giant Steps tasting is $25 per person.
July launches luxe new travel totes
Merivale’s newly opened JAM Record Bar in the Sydney CBD has pink plywood walls and Tokyo-inspired interiors that nod to the Japanese-inspired menu. On the playlist are 15,000 vinyls from every era.
New sustainably-minded brand, ODEN
A shout-out for new sustainable furniture brand ODEN, which hails from Melbourne. The first release includes the flexible Balder modular collection (above), priced from $3212.
Get cosy with Armadillo
Like its namesake lizard, Armadillo produces rugs that have a pleasing tactile quality and blend in with almost any style. The B Corp-certified rug company (Australia’s first) is a female-led operation producing high-quality, natural-fibre rugs according to the principles of slow design. Eden wool rug in Citrine, from $3100.
Le Sac’s stylish gardening belt
Keep your trowels, hoes and pruning shears within easy reach in this stylish gardening belt from Le Sac. Created by gardeners for gardeners, the Le Sac gardening belt is made from reinforced cotton canvas and has plenty of room for all your essentials. Available in three chic colourways for $75.95 each.
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