Australiana: Four designs inspired by the beauty of our home

Given Australia’s rich history and iconic flora and fauna, it’s only natural that local designers and artists would need no further inspiration than home.

Much like the nature of our diverse and sprawling country, Australiana takes on a unique form in each of our top four designs of the week.

Nine Yards

The latest project by design firm Golden, Nine Yards is a new cafe and restaurant in South Melbourne. With its colours and natural finishes drawn from Australia’s native flora and terrain, the project features custom printed Australiana upholstery from Louise Jones, rattan banquettes, and stained Tasmanian oak veneer.

J5 Cabinet

With a knack for mastering minimalist design, James Howe presents the J5 Cabinet – a superbly crafted piece, inspired by and made in Australia. Featuring chevron-fluted doors carved from solid timber, the cabinet is fully customisable, in regard to dimensions, timber and finish.

Weekends by Kara Rosenlund

Photographer and stylist Kara Rosenlund has launched a new book, Weekends, dedicated to the quintessential spirit of summer weekends in Australia. Inviting readers into her new A-frame home, the book provides styling and photography tips, as well as advice on how to best enjoy the weekend through interiors, food and nature.

Willie Weston Wallpaper

Driven by the desire to challenge the preconceptions about Indigenous art, textiles brand Willie Weston brings Aboriginal artwork to contemporary fabrics. The much loved Tiwi and Ampilatwatja artworks have both been released as wallpapers, with each drawing on the artist’s rich cultural background.