Inspired by the classic Arts & Crafts style homes in the surrounding neighbourhood, this unique North London home is full of drama from the street. It features a triple height entrance hall and six-metre-tall angular windows that provide a theatrical connection between inside and out. Designed by Robert Hirschfield Architects, the home is a modern […]
Inspired by the features of a typical Queenslander, this family home flips the tradition. While most Queenslander homes are weatherboard with battens underneath, this Brisbane abode sports the complete opposite. “The house has battens on the upper level to protect the home from the sun and provide extra privacy, whilst the weatherboard lower level now […]
Pop Architecture worked alongside Beatrix Rowe Interior Design to carefully transform the extension and renovation of South Yarra House. This spectacular renovation combines the original Edwardian-era features with striking contemporary design and materials that work together to maximise natural light. Located in the same-named area in Melbourne’s south, South Yarra House showcases how embracing simplicity […]
Located in Carlton, just north of the Melbourne CBD, this circa 1902 apartment was once home to a trio of university students before it underwent a gorgeous makeover courtesy of The Stylesmiths. “The owner had lent the apartment to their son and his uni mates and needless to say, the transformation from uni lodge to […]
See the plans and layout for our basement kitchenette! Who decides to start building a small kitchen from scratch during the busiest time of year, right before the holidays? THIS GIRL. Because I often sit on large projects for months as I research and decide on finishes…once I’m ready, I’m READY. I’ve transformed a lot […]
For a good while there I debated about incorporating dark neutral kitchen cabinets into our own kitchen renovation. I ultimately decided to go light(er) and bright(er), simply due to the size of our kitchen (aka: it’s not very big). And I know it was a good move. Said kitchen cabinets were actually delivered late last […]
Despite its relatively diminutive proportions (it sits on 405 square metres of land and has a 10 metre frontage), this Scandinavian inspired Brisbane home sits proud on the street. “Even though our house is only eight metres wide it looks quite grand because we don’t have a garage attached to the side,” says the home’s […]
Designed by Smac Studio’s Shona McElroy, this semi-detached/duplex house is in Sydney’s Dover Heights and is home to a busy young family that loves to entertain. A relatively small home, the recently renovated abode manages to fit in four bedrooms, two bathrooms, storage and several entertaining areas without compromising on style. Lounge, dining and bar […]
New insights from Pinterest have revealed that good things come in small packages, with Aussies looking to better utilise the spaces in their homes, with a 35% increase in searches for “space saving furniture”. In this evolving economy, less is more and based on their searches, it seems many Aussies on Pinterest are being inspired to […]
Sponsored by Art Hide I’ve known of Art Hide since my very earliest days of blogging as both our businesses started around the same time. What Art Hide did, and continue to do, to change the way we look at cowhide rugs is so innovative, creative and stylish, it’s no surprise they’re still going strong […]