She used the entry door and the floor space in front of it to separate the public areas from the more private areas, and arranged mini zones by use to overcome the feeling that no matter where you were, it would feel like you were sitting in a bedroom. The traditionally public areas — kitchen, dining and living area — are on one side of the door, and the more private zones, like the bedroom and office, are on the other. A photograph of Avila Beach, on the state’s Central Coast, sets the tone as you enter the studio.
Thanks to its preppy striped motif and moody colour scheme, the room exudes a scholarly, collegiate vibe, which is fitting as the biographical film opens with Hawkings and Wilde – both students at Cambridge University – meeting at a party, which marks the start of their relationship. But, of course, the most obvious connection between the movie and bedroom is the chalkboard feature wall-meets-bedhead, which is covered in mathematical equations, figures and symbols. If that’s not a sign that this bedroom isn’t The Theory of Everything’s interior twin, I don’t know what is!
That’s interesting: An informal poll that put the question of bed location to Houzz users worldwide found that positioning the headboard against the main wall was the most popular choice. About three-quarters of poll takers favored this option in the UK, Russia, the U.S., Switzerland, Denmark, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. About two-thirds preferred it in Spain, Italy, Germany and Japan. About half of French voters supported this layout.
Upholstered in Warwick Key Largo fabric with a houndstooth pattern to the bedhead reverse, this on-trend bed features contrast green buttons that pop brilliantly against the aqua upholstery. This fully upholstered bed features angled timber legs that lend the final touch of style to this unique design Made in Australia and exclusive to Domayne Available in king single, double, queen, king and uber king sizes Photo supplied Domayne.
Max rests on a furry throw in a midcentury home belonging to an Australian bed linen designer and her husband. The home’s original architects were John and Phyllis Murphy, known for designing the 1956 Melbourne Olympic pool, one of Australia’s defining modernist structures. Bed linens: Aura Read the full story.
Pump up insulation - Insulation standards have increased in Australia over the last few years but there is still a long way to go before we attain the same requirements as European countries. While, in most parts of Australia, we don’t get to experience extremely cold temperatures, we are exposed to very high temperatures for lengthy periods of time.
Jarrah - Jarrah is a versatile hardwood with rich tones that range from soft salmon pink to rich reddish brown, which deepens to a soft burgundy over time. Jarrah is one of the few commercial species from Western Australia, which is where these recycled jarrah floors were sourced. It is dense and resistant to insect attack.
A poll of Houzz readers in seven countries (the UK, Australia, Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Russia) revealed that at least 60% of participants in each country fluff the pillows and pull up the sheets every morning. Houzz France user Cindy Lemaire is a fan of making the bed every morning. ‘I systematically make the bed after my husband gets up, because he does not do it my way!’.
In the master bedroom, the wavy lamp on the right came first, then she found the bedding that coordinated with it.
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