A yearning for the past and excitement for the future manifests a lovely outcome in Clayton Orszaczky’s Grove House in Sydney’s Woollahra. An initial attraction to the shared private garden at the rear of the heritage-listed house—although not to the overall house—has led to the enlisting of the architects’ help to remodel the two-storey […]
The latest renovation from Adore Home’s Loni Parker, this house was originally built in 1960 and didn’t really have much going for it before Loni got stuck in. “The whole thing was pretty much lined in asbestos sheeting. It had good bones, but just needed to be completely updated!” says Loni who has overhauled her […]
With the constantly evolving concept of and products available for sustainable homes, keeping up can be hard. If you’re thinking of starting your own green home journey, Sustainable House Day will give you access (in real life and virtually) to some great inspiration. Period Passive in NSW. Photo by Evan Maclean Photography The event has […]
Being vegan can go beyond what we eat during the day to where we rest our heads at night. Whether you are a professional designer or a home design enthusiast, Vegan Interior Design’s new online course will content your curious mind or kickstart your cruelty-free journey. The Vegan Interior Design Method promises to delve outside […]
The Milan-based studio Cara \ Davide has collaborated with creative agency Motel409 on the latest showroom for Moose Knuckles, the Canadian luxury outerwear and ready-to-wear label. Not just a pretty face, the 900-square-metre interior serves as a multifunctional recreational space designed to bring to life the rebellious spirit of the Moose Knuckles brand DNA. […]
{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 […]