New season style: four stunning designs that capture the blissful feeling of summer

October 31, 2019
Raise a glass to the summer season at Blacksmith in Mulwala. Photo: Lillie Thompson

For many of us, the great Australian summer holiday brings back memories of carefree days spent during our childhoods.

Whether you’re looking for a stylish bar that embraces that summery vibe, or are hoping to recreate that feeling in your own home, we’ve found four designs perfect for entertaining in the new season.

Blacksmith

Located in the Murray River town of Mulwala, Blacksmith is a new bar and eatery designed by the Stella Collective.

Inspired by a nostalgia for Australian summers, the design is classic and timeless, with a crisp-white exterior and an interior that is textured and layered.

Blacksmith by The Stella Collective. Photo: Lillie Thompson
Joie De Vivre Collection

Perfectly attuned to the festive season, Dinosaur Designs’ latest collection is a celebration of life and colour, intended to fill the table with joy.

Made from resin, the homeware range features utensils, tableware and vases.

Joie De Vivre Collection by Dinosaur Designs. Photo: Anson Smart
Basil Bangs X Ken Done

Celebrating their 10th anniversary, Basil Bangs has joined with Ken Done to create a vivid summer collection that is quintessentially Australian.

Inspired by Done’s December Coral Garden artwork, it includes  an exclusive beach umbrella and picnic rug, both in his signature vibrant palette. 

Basil Bangs and Ken Done Collaboration. Photo: Sam Riles
Seashell Vase

Created by Barcelona-based designer Rosa Rubio of Los Objetos Decorativos, the Seashell Vase is created through 3D modelling and handcrafted production.

Inspired by Rubio’s love for found objects at the beach, the vase is available from en gold and comes in a range of earthy and vibrant tones.

Seashell Vase by Los Objetos Decorativos. Photo: Supplied
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