Breakfast Point, Sydney

 Article by Natasha McGuire (Luxury Home Design)

Fanuli’s Verandahs on the Bay apartment at Breakfast Point is contemporary both in its design and choice of materials. Targeted towards those seeking something new and refreshing, it is a great space in which to entertain or simply relax and enjoy the surrounds. 
The apartment captures that truly Australian design philosophy – fluid open indoor spaces, with easy transition to the outdoors – where the melding of both creates an opportunity for a relaxed Australian lifestyle. Aboriginal artwork by Aboriginal Art Interiors is incorporated into the design to reflect the deep-rooted history of the Breakfast Point area as one of the landing points of the first settlers in Sydney in the late 1700s.

Furniture featured in the Verandahs apartment is a fusion of Australian and Italian designers. The dining space introduces a Cally dining table, designed in Sydney by Altone Design. Manufactured from solid oak, it brings lightness to the space and complements the white Kristalia Elephant dining chairs from Italy. Comfortable and practical, their rounded forms break up the strongly rectilinear angles in the room. On the back wall, the Jesse wall unit from Italy creates a decorative yet functional storage option without adding bulk to the space.

In the sitting area of this large open-plan space, it was important to keep the room visually open and uncluttered. A low-lying Coast sofa and chairs from Fanuli Furniture decorate the area. The Remy entertainment unit and coffee table, also from Fanuli, are custom-made for the space. The “Bucky” lighting, manufactured in Italy using Venetian glass, is a striking example of how current European trends and influences have melded beautifully into the space. A large-format black-and-white Yam Dreaming story by Aboriginal artist Lorna Fencer Napurrula captures the eye. Bold splashes of colour adorn the generous open-plan living/dining space, where three large-scale works by Kudditji Kngwarreye transform the room. Drawing on the colours from the outside, the three paintings, titled Mina Mina or My Country, resonate with Aboriginal dreamtime stories of the sacred land and its importance to indigenous Australia. A small delicate work in pinks, golds and white by Emily Pwerle, sister of renowned Aboriginal artist Minnie Pwerle, softens the space with a feminine quality.

On the balcony, there is a seamless flow between indoors and outdoors with relaxed, modern cane furniture, which complements the water views. Grasses were strategically placed on the balcony to create a true representation of Australia, their soft, whimsical appearance working well with the indigenous art visible through the retracting doors. The grasses also work well with the agaves on each balcony.

At the top of the stairs, leading to the master bedroom suite, a commanding work by world-renowned Papunya Tula artist Ronnie Tjampitjinpa in bold orange, red and white brings dramatic impact to the entrance.

The Elysee bed and Soho bedsides from Italy provide a softness to the room, allowing a fusion of feminine and masculine shapes and textures. These complement artwork from local artist Bronnie Barnett that depicts natural items found in Smith Lake, north of Seal Rocks in New South Wales.
The lack of strong colour in the room allows the eye to be drawn to the beautiful vista, with ochre artist Phyllis Thomas’ work Barramundi Dreaming” in dark brown and white reflecting the strong textural boldness of the space. An outdoor chaise and foot stool from Roberti by Fanuli is a great place to lounge with a good book, while the Soho lighting in the room is practical for those who love to read in bed.

The second bedroom with the Sirio bed and Defile bedsides and dresser from Jesse is designed to be fun, with a splash of lime green to create a great retreat for teenagers. The subtle movement in Gloria Petyarre’s art piece and a large work over the bed by Barney Campbell Tjakamarra further enhance the visual appeal of this room. In contrast, the third bedroom is a great space with a balcony, where you can sit and enjoy the action on the Breakfast Point foreshore. The Tang bed and bedside from Jesse in oak creates a cheerful space, splashes of red contrasting with the greenery outside. The Zen-like detail in Abie Loy Kemarre’s work is a calm touch against the red backdrop.

“When I designed the furniture for the spaces, I kept in mind the demographic profile of Breakfast Point,” said interior designer Jason Woodland from Fanuli Furniture.” The fact that there is a diverse collection of people who live here gave me a broad scope to work with. The Verandahs’ apartment breaks through boundaries and suits a broad range of customers, from young families through to those who want to settle for a quiet life close to the city, with all the amenities available.
“We are so fortunate in Australia to be connected to the oldest living culture in the world. Contemporary Aboriginal art sits perfectly in our urban residential landscape,” said Karen Lange from Aboriginal Art Interiors.

“Here at Breakfast Point, when we look out into surrounding parklands and the magnificent Sydney Harbour, it is the raw, natural colours and organic quality of Aboriginal art that bring a uniquely Australian point of view into our living spaces.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.breakfastpoint.com.au or www.fanuli.com

Rose Group and Cbus Property are the developers of Breakfast Point.

Elephant wood wins the Interior Innovation Award 2012

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Elephant wood, the chair designed by Neuland (Paster & Geldmacher) for Kristalia, receives international recognition with the Interior Innovation Award 2012.
The Interior Innovation Award is organised every year by the internationally prestigious German Design Council, which awards prizes to outstanding new products in the field of product design.
The competing products are divided into categories (furniture, bathrooms, offices, kitchens, lighting, etc) and assessed by a panel of experts in various fields.
As a winner, Elephant wood will be on show at a special exhibition to be set up during IMM Cologne 2012.

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Tabard Light and Coat Rack

Designed by Denis Santachiara for Pallucco. 

Pure Genius. Just as the detective Sherlock Holmes is always portrayed wearing a charming little cloak, so too are the garments hanging on the coat hook, presented by Pallucco, protected by a rigid cloak. In fact Tabard “wears” an elegant and rigid shell whose shape is reminiscent of one of the most representative garments of the late eighteenth century: the tabard, a long seamless overcoat which you wrapped around your body. Here it is the revolutionary illuminated coat hook that turns 120° and the roles have been inverted. While traditional coat hooks are covered by clothes, the Tabard covers the clothes, protecting them from dust, giving this object an original unusual look.

Tabard is available in two versions:

Wall Light

Floor Lamp

The wall light or floor lamp, are obtained by joining two cloaks together. Inside a lamp filters its light through the cloak material, helping create an atmosphere of mystery, fascination and seduction.

Cloak in polycarbonate, screen– printed on the inside in white RAL 9003, reddish purple RAL 4002 and blue RAL 5022. Fitted with six grey knobs for hanging coats (twelve in the floor lamp).Wall version: L 600 mm, H 675 mm, D 420mm. Floor version: total L 745 mm, total H 1850mm. Fitted with one 20W fluorescent electronic light bulb Ø 100 mm, socket E27 (220V). For 110V.

Sunny Side Up

Sunny Side Up: Article in Daily Telegraph supplement November, 2011

Foglie

The Foglie design is inspired by nature. The designer says: “I did not set out to copy nature but to bear witness to its magnificence. What is so amazing about nature is the intrinsic force contained in every plant which blossoms in the spring. A vertical force which starts at one point and develops in space as it searches for light. Foglie consists of a single branch which splits into two, and then into two again, bending and then straightening out.
I think this tension is appropriate for adorning light: a powerful force that starts in one point and then branches out”.

 

 

In the floor lamp version, the stem of the light represents the tree trunk and the branches accompany the ray of light upwards; in the pendant model, the branches stretching downwards “tame” the light, breaking it up into as many rays as there are branches.
The diffusers are made of “leaves”
The supporting metal structure has an epoxy powder coated finish in the same colours as the “leaves”

 In the floor lamp version, the stem of the light represents the tree trunk and the branches accompany the ray of light upwards; in the pendant model, the branches stretching downwards “tame” the light, breaking it up into as many rays as there are branches.

Conceived by Matali Crasset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available in a Floor or Pendant version from Fanuli Furniture.

 

 

Dalia Chair

Shapes and materials call to mind the aesthetics of rationalist design in this highly original creation. A variety of finishings: The frame is available in chromed steel with thin-leather, thick-leather or straw seats. The versions in black or satin-finished steel come with black leather seats. Different models for different styles.

 

The straw and chromed steel version emphasizes the rationalist inspiration underlying the aesthetics of Dalia. The poufs recall the formal elements applied for the seats and are available in all combinations of finishings.

 

Towards an ideal of naturalness, in an actual key:the Dalia model in the version with seats and back in cord is the interpretation, with thin citation of the rational design, of a widespread desire for materials and suggestions in harmony with nature.

 

Dalia chair in fabric is upholstered with removable covers. The leather version is fixed. Dalia Chair from BPA International is a beautiful modern chair designed in Italy. A chair able to adapt to a number of interiors and uses.

Bucky lighting by Pallucco

Any child who has looked up at the sky, chasing after kites, cannot help but be fascinated by the lamp designed by the studio Lagranja.

Bucky is just like a kite which appears from nowhere, light as a feather, twisting and turning, lit up by the white, orange and purple reflections of the filters placed at the ends of its diffusers.

Bucky is a minimal yet surprisingly rigid composition, the only definition being the soft touch cable which is pulled tight, giving it shape and structure. As well as carrying the electric current, the wire also provides support for the three blown glass rods, hanging like an acrobat from a rope.

Lagranja Design

Available in Table, Floor & Ceiling configurations. 

 

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Pulp, the flawless new chair design for Italian design house Kristalia by designer Christophe Pillet. The Pulp chair is a structure that flows from a single surface, molded according to the shapes of the body. Conveying a spirited yet all-embracing emotion, Pulp is a new character in the home environment.

The extraordinary balance and clean simplicity of Kristalia’s Pulp Chair lends itself to being a contemporary and sophisticated seating option, ideal for the contract furnishing sector, community areas or in the home.
Produced from polypropylene and available in various colours, Pulp is easy to clean, resistant to wear and tear and stackable, allowing it to be used for indoor and outdoor settings alike.The New Pulp Chair is available exclusively through Fanuli Furniture.  (Click on above picture for more information)

TV Wall Units

SMART SHOPPER – Televisions

From smart sets that interact with the internet to cinema-quality screens, the humble television set has never looked so good, writes Jodie Thomson.

Over the years, we’ve watched televisions evolve from great hulking boxes to something flatter and sleeker. Now, they’re getting smarter too. The latest models offer an impressive array of features, from movie quality picture resolution to 3D viewing and internet connections.

The biggest revolution this year in the TV market has been the introduction of

smart TVs, also known as IPTV (internet-protocol television). “Smart TVs have the ability to integrate with other products,” says Trevor Rooney, General Manager at home-cinema specialist Len Wallis Audio. “It can be as simple as streaming music, photos or video from hard drives, to grabbing content through the internet.

“Along with accessing on-demand entertainment options, like movies or TV programs, smart TVs let you browse the web from the TV screen, doing everything from using social media applications like Facebook or Twitter, to Skyping friends overseas.”Eighty-five per cent of our [new] TVs this year are internet TVs,” says Paul Colley of Sony Australia. “Internet TV is something people will use all the time and will change the way we watch TV.

(above is an extract from Australian House & Garden)

Fanuli Furniture has a unique range of TV wall units to suit all customer configuration requirements.

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Buying Guide For Sofas from Australian House & Garden

Style and practicality should sit together comfortably when you’re selecting a new sofa. Take a seat as we plump for the best in traditional and contemporary designs. The sofa is the hero of any living space and often one of the most expensive items of furniture you will buy for your home. This essential piece needs to be quite an accomplished multi-tasker – it should be comfortable, practical and, of course, beautiful. It must complement not only the other features in the room but your lifestyle as well.

First, think about the style you want to achieve; is it a contemporary aesthetic or more traditional? Is the sofa destined for a casual living area or a more formal sitting room? As for size, do you need a two-seater, a three-seater or perhaps an adaptable design? In fabric or leather? Does it need to double up as a sofa bed for occasional overnight guests? Once you’ve determined these basic factors, the fun side – the shopping and test-reclining – can finally begin.

‘Try sitting on the sofa you’re considering. If it has good support, you’ll feel comfortable. If not, you’ll subconsciously start moving around after a few minutes.’ FABIO FANULI, DIRECTOR, FANULI FURNITURE

The hot seats

The vast selection of sofas on the market today encompasses everything from traditional designs through refined, contemporary models to sleek modular, or sectional, units.

“The square-arm look is still popular,” says Fabio Fanuli, Director of Fanuli Furniture in Sydney. “Even clients who have older-style homes often go for a classic style in the dining room but keep the sofas more contemporary.”

Removable slipcovers are a great idea for families with young children; if something gets spilled, smudged or smeared, the covers can be removed and the detritus of everyday life washed away.

Whether you opt for fabric or leather, fixed or removable, choose the highest quality covering you can afford. That way your purchase is more likely to wear well and look good for many years, saving money in the long run.

Material benefits

You can often tell whether a sofa is good quality by looking at the finish. Check that the seams are straight and that upholstery fits the frame properly. Look at the cushions, too: do they sit perfectly on the sofa frame? Have a look underneath to check the structure: does the frame seem solid and durable?

There should be enough padding covering the frame so that you don’t feel the frame through the upholstery; this way it will retain its shape for years to come. Seating cushions should be supportive and retain their shape when you sit on them.

Measuring up

Measure the available space for your sofa before you go shopping. Be sure to measure all accessways as well, so that getting your new purchase into position won’t mean having to remove doors or hauling furniture up the outside of the house because it won’t fit up the stairs.

Choose a design that will suit the dimensions of the space. In small rooms, an armless sofa may be a good alternative to a traditional design. An armless model can look extremely elegant and, without the bulk of roll or square arms, will fit into a smaller room without visually overwhelming the space.

For larger rooms, a modular sofa may be a better option. This can seat a number of people in a flexible configuration that can be changed to suit your needs.

HIDE ‘N’ SLEEK
Fabio Fanuli, Director of Fanuli Furniture, on caring for leather:

Keep leather sofas out of direct sun.
Keep the sofa dust- and dirt-free.
Wipe with a soft cloth regularly.
Use quality leather shampoos and conditioners regularly to keep the material clean and nourished.