Almost a third of Aussies plan to spend over $10k on renos in next six months despite the cost of living crisis. According to new research from hipages, home maintenance (for 77% of homeowners) and “freshen-ups” (58%) are in, while thereʼs caution around undergoing large-scale renovations, such as a second story (7%) in the next […]
Raúl Almenara isn’t just an architect. He’s also an artist and innovator and choreographer—if his latest project in Madrid’s El Rastro neighbourhood is anything to go by. Designed like a spiral monospace, the home revels in pirouetting forms, with dazzling curves demarcating one space from the next. Make no mistake, the dancerly flourishes are […]
How to make a customizable pet food tray that will hold up to water and messes! I made an adorable, washable feeding station using scrap wood and paint we had on hand and we LOVE it! It turned out so cute. This is the second time I’ve made a custom DIY pet food tray. I’ll […]
When it comes to wall finishes, there’s no denying the explosion in popularity of Venetian plaster. An ancient technique that has been in use for thousands of years, it’s currently experiencing a renaissance if my Insta-feed is anything to go by. “Used by the Venetians, it’s always been respected as a decorative, natural finish and […]
Jenny Plant had always wanted to try upcycling but didn’t know where to start. One day, she snapped up an old handmade bookcase on a local buy and sell page and started her furniture adventure! “From then on, I have been very fortunate that most of my pieces have been gifted to me to upcycle. […]
Whether it’s cocktails on a rooftop, a casual picnic in the park or a family barbeque on the patio, alfresco dining is an intrinsic part of Australian culture. Now more than ever, Australians are looking for ways to incorporate outdoor dining spaces into their homes – and no one does this better than Alisa and […]
Located in the inner-city Sydney suburb of Newtown, this terrace house was renovated and extended by architect Luke Carter of Sandbox Studio. Home to a young couple, the existing brick terrace house was fully restored and a modern, multi-level extension was added at the rear. “While the original Federation era cottage home remains as the […]
About two hours from Sydney, just as the rolling hills and endless ocean drown out the din of the city, is a 200-acre farm once known for its dairy. Today, Greyleigh Kiama is far better known for its colour than its cattle. But its now-punchy vibe is a fairly recent occurrence. In […]
It was growing up in a rural WA town that left a lasting influence on the Perth interior designer Melinda McQueen’s aesthetic. “I love country and farmhouse style but I like to blur the lines with a touch of the contemporary,” says Melinda McQueen who brought that exact inspiration to this lovely Fremantle townhouse renovation. […]
The finalists in the Victorian Architecture Awards 2023 have just been revealed and, as usual, we were keen to take a look at the residential standouts. Here are the best of the best in the new houses category. AB House by Office MI—JI Photo by Trevor Mein A bounded house on a Barwon Heads block, this second […]