Australian House & Garden

Editor Gavin Kirk – gavin.kirk@aremedia.com.au Creative director Antonietta Panuccio Features editor Bethan Lacoba Senior copy editor Debbie Duncan ART AND STYLE Art director Marissa Foye Stylist Sophie Wilson DIGITAL Digital editor Kate Hassett Senior content producers Danielle Grover, Grace Flynn, Saskia Neacsu Features writer Rachel White Social content producer Jackson McLean CONTRIBUTORS Bree Banfield, Jackie Brygel, Holly Byrne, Kirstie Clements, Sophia Conley, Amanda Cordony, Lisa Cohen, Claire Delmar, Sean Fennessy, Tom Ferguson, Andrea Healy, Stephanie Hope, Holly Irvine, Leila Jeffreys, Alana Landsberry, Olga Lewis, Jessica Lillico, Andy Macpherson, Hanna Marton, Jack Milenkovic, Christopher Morrison, Astrid Mulder, Nonci Nyoni, Judy Pascoe, Chris Pearson, Victoria Pearson, Melissa Penfold, Prue Ruscoe, Room on Fire, Toby Scott, Anson Smart, Nat Spada, Fiona Susanto, Lauren Trompp, John Paul Urizar, Pablo Veiga, Andrea Veltom, Isabella Walker-Smith,…

Now it’s all about plunging into icy cold water, dipping into magnesium pools and sweating it out in saunas with disco-like infrared lighting – all in the name of feeling good, looking better and living longer. In this issue, from page 38, we explore some of the at-home equipment options out there, with advice from leading voices in the field to get your mind into gear. Could that spare room or basement become a home gym or a Venustus-tier spa? But what exactly is wellness? For photographer Sean Fennessy and stylist Jessica Lillico, it was the fulfilment they found in buying and restoring a Modernist home – an experience that sparked a new endeavour they never expected. So taken were they with their own abode, and the people they met…

01. STATELY UNION A meeting of modern Australian luxury and master craftsmanship, the David Hicks x Apaiser ‘Louis’ collection reimagines the ritual of bathing through sculptural forms inspired by the grand traditions of Versailles. davidhicks.com; apaiser.com. 02. WAXING LYRICAL Among the collection of wares from Kate Nixon Studio, the ‘Alba’ wall sconce stands out for its vintage charm, illuminating vignettes with its sweet taper candle holder. Add to cart at katenixon.com. 03. RAISING SPIRIT Adelaide Hills-born winery Bird in Hand is well regarded for a good drop. New from the label’s whiskey brand, The Bird, is the aptly named ‘Bird’ – a lighter, brighter malt “made for sharing,” say whiskey lovers and The Bird co-founders Mark Bouris, Andrew Nugent and Paul Giles. birdinhand.com.au. 04. NEAT & COMPLETE Hand-cut and lead-free,…

From the pages of Bush Modern, the Fisher House sits inconspicuously in its bush setting. AUTHORS AT HOME After purchasing their own Mid-century home, stylist Jessica and photographer Sean, pictured, were so captivated by the architecture that they created a book featuring 23 similar houses to celebrate this design era. Table, Fomu. Dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, CCSS. Pendant, The Society Inc. Artwork by Zoe Grey. Stool, Porcelain Bear. Chair, Open Room. FISHER HOUSE DINING Originally designed in the ’60s, Jessica and Sean’s home enjoys a sympathetic refresh by Adriana Hanna Office. Illum Wikkelsø ‘IW3’ rocking chair, Nord. Pendant light, The Society Inc. Artwork by Zoe Grey. Custom dining table, Fomu. ‘Razor Back’ chairs by Henning Kjærnulf and floor lamp, all CCSS. ‘Sequoia’ pouf, Cult. “We wanted something with architectural…

For a spa-like haven, Atelier Karasinski selected Bauwerk Colour Mykonos limewash paint, a textural base for sconces by Clarice Chian, and bathware by Agape and Fantini. Portrait photograph by Alana Landsberry. THAT’S A WRAP The pure linen, unisex design of the ‘Jacquard’ robe in Musk makes it a luxe everyday staple; $239.95, In The Sac. BRIGHT EYES Hit pause and refresh with Augustinus Bader The Eye Patches, $38/pair, Mecca. LUXURY LATHER With sweet notes of neroli, orange blossom, saffron, clove, lemon and lilac, the Saint-Raphaël shampoo will add a heavenly fragrance to bathtime rituals; $69/480ml, Saardé. RADIANT REMEDY Ethical brand Herbar is rooted in Traditional Chinese medicine and produces health-focused skincare infused with natural ingredients such as hemp, rosehip and reishi. With a vessel as beautiful as the skincare is…

The Milli ‘Marq Edit’ overhead shower and handshower from Reece turns an everyday rinse into a spa-worthy ritual. The Brushed Bronze finish hints at an elevated industrial style and adds visual warmth. 1 Milli ‘Marq Edit’ overhead shower with arm in Brushed Bronze, POA, Reece. 2 Milli ‘Marq Edit’ handshower in Brushed Bronze, POA, Reece. 3 French plaster sconces, $1450 each, Cleo Collects. 4 Kado ‘Arc’ shaving cabinet in Red Tulip, POA, Reece. 5 Sheridan ‘Aven’ bath sheet, $99, Domayne. 6 Kado ‘Neue’ fluted curve vanity, POA, Reece. 7 Milli ‘Etch’ basin mixer tap set in Brushed Bronze, POA, Reece. 8 ‘Shadow Palms’ mural in Pink, $280/ 3x1.8m, Milton & King. 9 Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist, $149, Mecca. 10 Essential Haircare Solu Shampoo, $51.95, Adore Beauty. 11 Glossier Futuredew…