Long considered a cultural barometer, colour trends are always fascinating to explore and it’s something that Dulux has taken very seriously for almost three decades now. A highlight of the annual design calendar, the Dulux Colour Forecast is celebrating its 25th birthday this year which seems like the perfect time to look back over the trends. […]
SHOP THE POST: Turn on your JavaScript to view content A question I get asked frequently around here is what the heck do I do with all of my kid’s toys? How to manage kid toys has the potential to be a full time job in and of itself, so I get it. My best […]
Sponsored by Beaumont Tiles Beaumont Tiles probably need to change their name because these days they’re so much more than just tiles! First it was complete bathroom packages (and some gorgeous ones in collaboration with Shaynna Blaze) and now they’ve expanded their hard flooring range to include engineered timber, hybrid, vinyl and laminate. The term […]
There’s no better way to discover a designer’s true style than to explore where they live; a place where these spatial magicians’ visions can soar, unrestrained by a client’s directives or budgetary constraints. Interior designer Shaye Ford lives here on the Central Coast with her husband Chris and their dogs. Shaye’s passion for interior design started […]
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 […]