Our home renovations are officially well under way and with all of the larger details sorted and settled I’m now able to set my sights on all of the finishing touches. There are, of course, countless details that go into designing a really beautiful space, but I’d argue that none are more important than lighting. […]
Achieving a dreamy sense of seaside luxury is easy in any bathroom, whether you are near the coast or not. It’s all about evoking a feeling of laidback holiday relaxation. Image: Credit Gavin Maddock Fiona Gould, style expert from House of Rohl, shares her tips. “Natural materials like raw timber, handmade tiles, stone, ceramics and […]
Through a relentless pursuit of design integrity and a healthy serve of creative curiosity, Studio Terpeluk‘s renovation of this 1974 two-story San Francisco home is informed by reverence for history, materials, light and craft, executed with fastidious attention to detail and a sublime overlay of colour. Redwood House was initially designed by prominent local […]
Sponsored by Intrim While we often tell you it’s the finer details that add up make an interior feel finished, layered and cohesive, making the actual decisions on these elements can be confusing for many and ultimately lead to design paralysis, otherwise known as the too hard basket! Fear not, if Hamptons is your vibe, […]
Located in Melbourne’s Mount Waverley, this expansive 600 square metre home was designed by architect Michael Ong, of MODO. Tasked with creating a ‘visually dynamic’ house to accommodate its owners (a retired couple and their two young-adult children) as well as family and friends who often visit from overseas, the abode boasts a variety of […]
I don’t want to toot my own horn or anything, but cafe curtains were on my list of “interior design trends for 2022” that I assembled back in January of this year (you can read that post here, if you’d like). So I’m not at all surprised to be seeing cafe curtains pop up just […]
Celebrating its 35th year, Caesarstone has chosen the pebble – a symbol of nature’s inimitable role in the art of creation – as inspiration for its very latest collection of quartz surfaces. Caesarstone Pebbles Riverlet As a precious creation of nature – crafted over many, many years and shaped by the forces of water, wind […]
Aside from Kitchen Week, laundry, mudroom and hallway (aka hell) week is one of the biggest on The Block. With a jaw-dropping 25 spaces to present to the judges, the contestants overcame a series of obstacles to deliver stunning spaces that are sure to appeal to buyers come auction day. Brimming with mudroom and laundry […]
We have talked extensively about the impact of COVID on our homes. With more people working from home, suddenly they wanted to improve their surrounds and thus the renovation industry has exploded because of the pandemic. According to the ABS, Australians spent about $12.3 billion renovating their homes in 2021 – a figure that was […]
Trying to pair colours on the exterior of a house is no easy task. The bricks, pavers, roofing and downpipes must complement each other to reinforce your home’s feeling and genre. Thankfully Wattyl paint and CSR PGH Bricks & Pavers have done the hard work for you. Together they have created seven exterior colour palettes […]