Grand Designs Australia Sourcebook

Grand Designs Australia Sourcebook is a special publication that acts as an Annual for Grand Designs Australia. Here, we gather information from previous issues and compile it for you into a neat and easy to follow reference guide with additional information, advice and a wealth of products to help you visualise and realise your dream home. You will find sections on getting started, kitchens & bathrooms, interior design & decorating, lighting, flooring, landscaping and more. Also look out for our ""get the look"" and product pages to show you many of the exciting ways you can make your own special place to call home.

Adore vino? • Vintec answers some questions about your favourite drop and how best to store it

From the Editor

From Peter Maddison

Architecture

The Shape OF THINGS • It seems, with curves, we’ve come full circle

CLASSIC LUXURY REDEFINED • Reminiscent of old-world European luxury, the neutral palette and textured finish of the latest Grand Designs Capsule Collection brings contemporary opulence to your home

ARCHITECTURE

Building

QUICK Thinking • Building technology that addresses our thirst for efficiency

SUNNY SIDE UP • A new home in Queensland has a spectacular roofline to match its coastal aesthetic, while still enabling savings on electricity bills

BUILDING

Building INNOVATIONS

Living Spaces

Sofas • Setting the tone for your living style, the humble sofa plays an important part in the design impact of your home

Seating • Luxe, Scandi or modern, whatever your style, a modish seating choice can take your design from functional to fabulous

Wall Decor • Express your design ethos and create visual impact with wall embellishments that reflect your inner artist

Tables • They sit high, they sit low, they store books, they hold dinner! What’s a home without a set of functional and stylish tables?

Bathrooms

Showers • With today’s extensive range of choices, turning your shower into a haven for relaxation is easy

Tapware • Though often the most underestimated fitting, aesthetically pleasing tapware is essential to your bathroom’s flow

Basins • Eminently valuable to the usability of your bathroom, choosing a stylish basin will give you the best of both worlds in form and function

Baths • The bath is a luxury that turns any room into an oasis of bliss. Soak in it until your fingers get all pruney!

Kitchens

Tapware • Tap into your inner designer and select the right fitting to turn your kitchen into a showpiece

Sinks • Soak it in style with today’s technology-enhanced kitchen sinks that can take a beating and not show the wear and tear

Appliances • Outfit your kitchen with the latest gadgets designed to make cooking a pleasure

Ovens & Cooktops • Put a little sizzle in your supper with this selection of premium cooktops and ovens

Fridges • Keep it cool with the latest in cold storage from some of the best names in the business

Bedrooms

BEDROOM Furniture • Your bedroom is a refuge from the outside world, so dress it with items that make it comfortable and reflect your most personal style

Beds • Slide into slumber in style with a bed design right out of your dreams

Bed Linen • Sleep becomes a luscious experience when you dress your bed in quality linens

Soft FURNISHINGS • Scatter elements of colour and texture about with throws and cushions to create a layered palette that defines your style

Home Offices

Desks • Choose a desk with room to move or a more compact unit to outfit your work space

OFFICE Chairs • Do your office right with a...