{Cabinet Knob: Schaub, in satin brass | Cabinet Cup Pull: Schaub, in satin brass | Cabinet Latch: Emtek, in satin brass} Cabinet hardware is one of those little things that often goes overlooked during a renovation. It is, however, is akin to the jewelry of a space – instantly bringing a little sparkle. And though the aesthetics are […]
Kmart‘s latest home range has just dropped and it celebrates First Nations people and culture. They’ve partnered with renowned Wiradjuri artist Judith Young to showcase a unique combination of traditional techniques and symbolic representation, including Waluwin, the Wiradjuri word for healing and good health. Waluwin framed canvas ($29) and cotton quilt cover set (from $49) […]
Byron Bay’s beloved Light Years Asian Diner has received an update by the boutique local practice Studio Plenty. The design scheme explores tonality and texture to capture the playful personality of the hospitality hotspot and to refine and level up the brand. Undertones of sensibility are threaded through an overtly playful series of dining […]
Australian bathrooms continue to evolve with ever more options for the adventurous renovation or new build. This season is all about colour; there’s a fabulous lilac vanity, a sumptuous teal basin and one major brand has just announced that its baths and basins are available in a rainbow of colours; 200 in fact! Beaumont Tiles: […]
When a former Melbourne’s Fitzroy landmark, the MacRobertson’s Chocolate factory, was given another life by being split up and redeveloped into a residential area, it presented the perfect warehouse conversion dream many design students (okay, maybe it’s just me and a few of my friends) or architects would have had. And who wouldn’t want […]
A contemporary update on classic Hamptons style, modern Hamptons takes traditional Hamptons elements and pairs them with modern ones. With classic Hamptons potentially at saturation point, it’s nice to see a new interpretation of the trend; it’s one that walks that fine line between traditional and contemporary. “Modern Hamptons is a synergy of traditional and […]
The Aussie quarter-acre block is certainly a dream for most when you consider the latest stats that have come in from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. According to the ABS, the floor area of capital city new builds now averages 242 square metres, having dropped 13% in the past decade alone! This isn’t surprising when […]
If you’re new here & you’re curious about our renovation, start here. before after I can’t even begin to describe how excited I am to be revealing our brand new kitchen in it’s entirety. I feel like I’ve talked ad nauseam about the ins and outs and behind the scenes of our kitchen renovation. So it […]
As TV’s Edwina Bartholomew prepares to part with her family home, one of the oldest in Sydney’s Dulwich Hill, she shares with us what she’s enjoyed about living there the most and what made the biggest difference when renovating it. “We absolutely love the history of the home and the area,” she says. “When we […]
When Mercedes González Ballesteros and Jesús Díaz Osuna of Madrid-based Febrero Studio first set eyes on the apartment in Madrid’s Chamberi neighbourhood, they knew they’d need to knock it all down. After all, the structure was misaligned, the layout was skewed, and the potential was minimal. After several discussions and one green light from […]