Originally from Malaysia, Chris Yap moved to Australia to study in 2012 and with that came a plethora of side hustles. While studying computer science at RMIT, Chris had many jobs on the side including web developing, making sushi(!) and hosting an Airbnb but it was the eBay store that he started with his brother […]
I had the opportunity to feature this incredible home earlier this year and it still remains one of my very favourites to date (you can see it here, if you’d like. Magic, I tell you). So when I recently spotted it all decked out for the holidays I literally squealed with delight. I mean, Christmas […]
Australian homemakers are favouring safer styles such as Traditional, Coastal and Scandinavian when it comes to home renovation, according to new data from more than 20,000 Australians who have taken the Beaumont Tiles What’s My Style quiz in the past year. Lifestyle Beachwood Kuni Grey Matt The data shows more than half of the respondents […]
Sponsored by Selleys Matt bathroom finishes are definitely trending, with a move towards more textured, brushed and flat surfaces and materials in this room. We’re seeing more and more matt tile options and concrete (or concrete look) vanity tops. Shiny is no longer the be all and end all, with perfectly imperfect also a firm […]
The thought of painting walls and ceilings yourself can be a daunting. Nobody wants to make what seem like permanent mistakes whilst painting for everyone to see. That is why British Paints has shared their top tips that all first time painters need to know. Check for damage on walls The first important step when […]
Sponsored by iRobot iRobot have launched the Roomba Combo, the world’s most advanced 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop, and to make your Christmas, we have one to give away! The new iRobot Roomba Combo mops and vacuums at the same time and goes between hard floors and rugs with ease Designed for busy households with a […]
For over a decade, Australians have had a love affair with the Hamptons style, with the trend increasing throughout the 2020 renovation boom and now considered as one of the most desired design themes for Aussie homes in 2022. However, it’s not just the indoors where the Hamptons trend is featuring, it’s a favourite in outdoor […]
The Standard, Ibiza is the kind of play-hard, party-harder hotel where glittering parties and beachside yoga sessions are both as much a part of the experience. With a DJ dialing it up in the bistro, rooftop merrymaking into the wee hours, kaleidoscopic setups, and easy-breezy knock-back zones, there’s so much going on that you […]
Because we’ve been so focused on our renovations, I truly haven’t bought much for myself in months. So for the first time in years I actually have quite a few things in mind for my own holiday wish list. Though my family has massively scaled back on Christmas gifts since kids came into play, I […]
Home to a young couple and their cat, this three-bedroom apartment in Sydney’s leafy Darling Point was renovated recently with interior designer Marylou Sobel at the helm. Responding to a ‘classic yet contemporary’ design brief, the result is a sophisticated, tranquil and luxurious home. We love the hallway’s classic checkerboard floor. “The home hadn’t been […]