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Resort style makeover for dated 80s Gold Coast home

2019 Block alumni Deb and Andy Saunders, from DNA of Design, overhauled a dark and dated 1980s home recently in a process that they have documented in their new online renovation series. ‘House 1’ is the first reno to be showcased and it features a very impressive transformation of a run down home in the […]

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Dress Your Tech: Spring in the Countryside

A free desktop wallpaper brought to you by my incredibly talented friend, Jess Blazejewski.  Hi Friends! It’s Jess from Jess Blazejewski Fine Art, with a new free backdrop for your tech. March always has my thoughts turning to spring, so for this month’s wallpaper I decided to use a crop of an oil painting I […]

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How to choose a stylish yet functional kitchen mixer tap

Sponsored by Buildmat There was a time when the kitchen mixer was one of the last priorities when making your kitchen selections, but times really have changed. Not only have kitchen mixers come a long way in terms of style but they now come with much greater functionality too. From an array of fabulous finishes (I’m looking at […]

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Between the Real & the Mythical: Andrés Reisinger’s Barcelona Office by Isern Serra.

  The world of the hyperreal is translated into reality within Argentinian digital artist Andres Resinger’s new office. Commissioning architecture practice Isern Serra, the Barcelona workspace celebrates the artist’s dream-like renders by realising his surreal spaces, though not without a touch of the designers’ own interpretation, resulting in a spectacularly textural and sensual interior. Located […]

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$1500 caravan renovation produces amazing result

Sponsored by Selleys DIY enthusiast Christine Fuller, of Summerset House, has turned her hand to upcycling a caravan and today we’re bringing you the fabulously peachy result. From plumbing to upholstery and paint, Christine tackled the entire project herself and kept costs right down in the process. She intentionally purchased something with good bones to enable […]

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5 home styling trends that will take over 2023

Minimal neutrals, whites and greys have dominated the home styling scene for a few years now, a calming trend that soothed us during a volatile period. With everyone rushing towards this minimalist trend over the last few years, it has created a lack of individuality and uniqueness… but change is on its way! While terracotta […]

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A Space of Curiosity: Stable Project by Studio Manifold.

  Do you know Stable? They’re a fabulous local Aussie brand with an eclectic personality. Having gone through an evolution, Stable recently shifted their focus towards celebrating a growing range of jewellery and sunnies. So naturally, redesigning their store in Melbourne’s Albert Park was a must. Owners Lauren and Nichole wanted to give their customers […]

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Sustainable kitchen features being chosen by 95% of renovators

Sustainability has shaped recent consumer trends, and house renovation is no exception. An impressive 95% of respondents in a 2023 Houzz study chose to embrace sustainable features when revamping their kitchen, the room which remains the most expensive when renovating. That said, their reasons were more about saving money than saving the earth. Clearly Renovations […]