Well, technically not Thermomix but the company that make Thermomix, Vorwerk, also make a vacuum cleaner called Kobold. And as you’d expect from German engineering, it’s a solid piece of kit, and I’ve really enjoyed road (or should I say floor?) testing it for myself the last week or two. Regular readers will know I […]
We may be in the thick of a full blown heat wave up here, but it’s officially fall in my soul and I find myself craving this. What is this you ask? Well it’s none other than the most beautiful modern day rustic retreat I’ve seen. Nestled amidst nature’s magic, I feel like this place […]
Summer has arrived early with the arrival of Ecology’s new ‘Sunkissed’ spring/summer 2023/2024 collection. Designed by the brand’s Aussie design team, the range includes tabletop, glassware, decorator and bedding all captured in Ecology’s trademark hand drawn, organic style. “Over the warmer months, we see the impact the sun has on our mood and with that […]
The main downstairs bathroom, serving the most used parts of their homes, these rooms were a chance for the Blockheads to set the tone for their build, and from small but simple to over the top, they certainly did that. From a compact powder room to a wet room that opened onto a laundry, the […]
Designed by the talented interior designer and founder of SOUL Home, Simone Mathews, this holiday home is located on the serene Illawarra coastline in New South Wales. The single-storey home has been transformed from a dark and unappealing abode into a beautiful, light-filled holiday space. “The home needed to cater to the owners’ young family now […]
As we approach Labour Day (and, quite frankly, a busy upcoming season of consumption), I wanted to take another moment to talk about mindful spending. I find it can be easy to get swept up in the excitement of sales, but I like to try to remember to make conscious choices and invest wisely. In […]
One of the most hotly anticipated events on the design calendar, the Dulux Colour Forecast is always one to watch. In its 25th year, the 2024 Dulux Colour Forecast palettes are some of the most beautiful yet. A reflection of Australians’ increased embrace of colour in their homes, this palette steps deeper into the mid-tone hues […]
Sitting at the rear of a 1920’s sandstone cottage in Sydney’s Helensburgh, this stunning freestanding space serves as a home studio and guest bedroom for Nat Spadavecchia, the brains behind the styling and photography studio The Palm Co. “The original home already had a garage which had been converted to a dodgy granny flat, but it […]
Madrid’s Justicia barrio is a glittering tapestry of swish boutiques, neoclassical buildings, nightclubs, bistros, and tapas bars, of which most are remarkably modern in design. Plantea Estudio’s latest project is the exception. Designed like a dark and monolithic cave, the wine and small plates bar is situated on the ground floor of a neoclassical […]
The family lucky enough to call this new kitchen theirs had lived in the house for many years but it had never functioned well for their needs. The space was moved and overhauled as part of a bigger reno and it’s now a showstopper as well as the natural heart of the home. Interior designer […]