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Ten things under $40 that we’re loving at Typo

The Cotton On empire has expanded over the years with brand offshoot Typo home to the brand’s homewares offerings. Bold, fun and affordable, what’s not to love? Mystic minded vase: Combining organic shapes with a speckled, off-white finish, this sculptural piece looks fabulous with or without blooms. $39.99. Candle sticks (2pk): Available in pink, black […]

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Modernising a period home: Top tips on mixing the old and new

The lure of fresh country air, wide open spaces and a community feel continues to entice Australian homebuyers. Alongside larger, more affordable spaces, and the promise of a simpler way of life, comes the charm of older homes and their intricate period details. The cost of maintaining, repairing and restoring these features, however, can be […]

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Casa Aire in Medellin by Cinco Solidos.

Photo by Anna Dave.   Photo by Anna Dave.   Photo by Anna Dave.   Photo by Anna Dave.   Photo by Anna Dave.   Photo courtesy of 5 Sólidos.   Photo by Anna Dave. Photo by Anna Dave.   In Medellín, Colombia, atop a bluff that overlooks the valley, is a house that kisses […]

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Benjamin Moore colour of the year 2023 revealed

Looking ahead to 2023, what paint colour trends do you think will take over in Australia? Luckily for us we can find out with Benjamin Moore releasing their 2023 colour of the year. And in 2023 their colour of the year is… Raspberry Blush 2008-30 Raspberry Blush! It’s a saturated red-orange that enlivens our surroundings […]

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Palm Springs via the Med: A stunning before & after reno

After a stint overseas, like many Aussies, Rachel Gadiel returned to Australia in 2020 during the pandemic. Originally a Sydneysider, Rachel was deterred by the house prices in her former hometown and so looked to the beautiful NSW coastal town of Mollymook as an alternative. “I had been visiting the south coast for years and […]

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Casa Olivar by Matteo Ferrari and Carlota Gallo.

  Rescued from a ruined state and a turbulent past, Matteo Ferrari and Carlota Gallo bring new life to this once-derelict apartment in the heart of Madrid. Adding layers, rewriting history, and generating new memories, the duo draws attention to natural light, local craft, and materials, in creating their warm and minimalist home. Located in […]

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Bohemian spirit infused in art-filled St Kilda apartment reno

“Moving from a sprawling modernist house to an apartment would normally be a difficult adjustment, but after a substantial cull, it was a surprisingly smooth transition,” says Kate Cowen of her charming beachfront mansion apartment that’s located inside an historic 1861 St Kilda building. Lounge room Kate made the decision to downsize due to the […]