Arianna Lelli Mami and Chiara Di Pinto, creative directors of Milan-based design agency Studiopepe, have imagined Avart—a new fashion boutique in the heart of Lugano, Switzerland. Characterised by natural tones and soft geometries, the interior features material contrasts and precious textures that deliver a welcoming atmosphere that speaks to refined and contemporary femininity. Nude-coloured […]
We’d all love our beds to look like the ones in the magazines, but we also need to sleep in them and actually live life in our homes. Interior stylist Juliet Love, married to TV landscaper Charlie Albone, shares her tips on how to make your bed look more ‘done’ without it taking all day! […]
From the original artwork of Anna Blatman’s Hanging Rock to horizontal panelling and a soft colour palette that reflects the heritage past of his home, Scotty’s guest bedroom ticked all the boxes of a traditional country home, but with contemporary touches. It was revealed last night and we have links to all the best items […]
I feel like this week’s Block rooms looked much better on the TV (and hopefully in real life!) than they do in the photos! And let’s address the elephant in the room straight up. The winning room shouldn’t have won, but they played their gnome point and that’s the way the game works, so… Ankur […]
Renovated over an eight-year period, this Sydney family home, which backs onto beautiful bushland, was originally built in the 1970s. Purchased by artist Daniela Minns and her husband in 2014, the couple worked on the Lindfield house in three stages – first up they landscaped the garden, then they updated the exterior of the house […]
Archmongers has designed the new London office for Norwegian design studio Bakken & Bæck. Spread across two floors, the refurbishment of the industrial building in Hackney utilised durable and sustainable materials, such as fast-growing timber, recycled rubber, natural wood stains, and structural cardboard, to minimise its carbon footprint. Not shy of a bit of […]
Oh hello! I’ve been meaning to pop on here to give you a bit of an update re: my whereabouts. I haven’t taken any significant amount of time off of my blog since I launched in 2010 (what), so it feels really weird to not be checking in here regularly. The truth is… things have […]
Interior designer, TV host and friend of the blog James Treble, shares three great tips that anyone can implement to get started on creating a home that works really well for them and their family. “My job is to help my clients understand what is practical for them and ultimately help them achieve a home […]
Tables and stools made from Mycelium. Wall light made from crushed glass. Nina Woodcroft has created interiors for some of the world’s best-known hotels. But that’s the last thing that sets her apart as a name to know. “Fifteen years into my design foray, I grew frustrated with the prevalent disregard for the wellbeing […]
New research reveals Aussies are savvy at safety-proofing their homes, but are prone to delaying repairs and underestimate the danger they could be in as a result. Australian online tradie marketplace, hipages, has unveiled its Know Your Home report, revealing 40% of homeowners currently have repairs requiring tradie attention in their home. Almost half (46%) […]