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Issue 64 - The 'Future' Issue

Issue 64

The 'Future' Issue

Habitus #64 Welcome to the HABITUS ‘Future’ and ‘Habitus House of the Year’ Issue. We are thrilled to have interior designer of excellence, Brahman Perera, as Guest Editor and to celebrate his Sri Lankan heritage through an interview with Palinda Kannangara and his extraordinary Ek Onkar project – divine! Thinking about the future, we look at the technology shaping our approach to sustainability and the ways traditional materials are enjoying a new-found place in the spotlight. Profiles on Yvonne Todd, Amy Lawrance, and Kallie Blauhorn are rounded out with projects from Studio ZAWA, SJB, Spirit Level, STUDIOLIVE, Park + Associates and a Lake House made in just 40 days by the wonderful Wutopia Lab, plus the short list for the Habitus House of the Year!

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Mediterranean vibes made for Australia
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Mediterranean vibes made for Australia

A collection shaped by sun, craft and enduring materials, Kave Home’s outdoor furniture brings a distinctly Mediterranean warmth to Australian outdoor living.


There is a dreamy, aspirational quality to the idea of sitting in the Spanish sun, surrounded by villas next to the Mediterranean. It’s a climate that is made for living outdoors. And it’s this environment with which Spanish brand Kave Home has developed its outdoor furniture. Sitting at the nexus of longevity, craft and that distinctly Mediterranean sensibility, it’s a combination that feels remarkably at home in the Australian landscape.

Designed in Spain and built to withstand seasons, not passing fads, the collection champions natural materials and timeless forms that speak to an easy, sun-soaked way of living.

Across the range, durability is the throughline. Kave Home deliberately sidesteps the fast-furniture cycle, instead steering towards pieces that mature gracefully and hold their integrity year after year. The approach is one founded in craft: materials are chosen for resilience, finishes are tested for outdoor performance, and details are resolved with a handmade touch that elevates each piece beyond the ordinary.

This design philosophy is evident in one of the collection’s centrepieces – the Maurina table. Its tiled tabletop is assembled by hand, each piece laid with intention, creating a surface that mingles the handmade with the nostalgic. The Mediterranean reference is unmistakable: the tactility of tile, the play of pattern, the celebration of imperfection. Yet, in an Australian context, it also reads as inherently practical – resistant to heat, easy to maintain, and robust enough for years of communal meals, from summer BBQs to long, balmy evenings outdoors.

Throughout the wider collection, this marriage of character and endurance continues. Seating pieces such as the Catalina chairs feature hand-woven rope cords, offering a soft tactility that belies their strength. The weave nods to coastal craft traditions, while the structure is engineered for everyday use – a combination that feels perfectly aligned with the relaxed sophistication of many Australian homes.

Material choice further anchors the collection in a spirit of longevity. Timber, stone, rope and textured tile each bring a grounded, natural quality to the different ranges. Kave Home’s commitment to real materials underpins its confidence in the belief that outdoor furniture can – and should – age well. Patina is embraced rather than resisted.

While Mediterranean references guide the aesthetic, the collection feels just as relevant for Australian conditions. Generous proportions cater to a lifestyle that often spills from indoors to out, neutral tones that harmonise with our bushland palettes, coastal scrub and urban terraces alike. And every piece is constructed with durability front of mind. Whether positioned under the filtered shade of a eucalypt, on a sunlit balcony, or beside a pool in full glare, the collection brings a sense of relaxed elegance without compromising resilience.

Kave Home encourages homeowners and designers to choose consciously – to invest in pieces that outlast seasons and fleeting trends. With Mediterranean spirit and Australian suitability, the Kave Home outdoor range offers a contemporary pathway to enduring outdoor spaces.

Kave Home
kavehome.com.au


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Issue 64 - The 'Future' Issue

Issue 64

The 'Future' Issue

Habitus #64 Welcome to the HABITUS ‘Future’ and ‘Habitus House of the Year’ Issue. We are thrilled to have interior designer of excellence, Brahman Perera, as Guest Editor and to celebrate his Sri Lankan heritage through an interview with Palinda Kannangara and his extraordinary Ek Onkar project – divine! Thinking about the future, we look at the technology shaping our approach to sustainability and the ways traditional materials are enjoying a new-found place in the spotlight. Profiles on Yvonne Todd, Amy Lawrance, and Kallie Blauhorn are rounded out with projects from Studio ZAWA, SJB, Spirit Level, STUDIOLIVE, Park + Associates and a Lake House made in just 40 days by the wonderful Wutopia Lab, plus the short list for the Habitus House of the Year!

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