Though I will always and forever be a fan of a bright white home (they’re timeless, as far as I’m concerned), lately I find myself drawn to moodier spaces. I love the tension that these deeper, darker hues provide, especially when they’re set next to brighter spaces. And this home, designed by House Seven Design, […]
We’re on holidays so today’s Block room reveal roundup comes to you from our good friends at The Block Shop. Welcome to hell week! With more than 25 spaces and some of the longest hallways ever seen, this was always going to test the Blockheads, but none of them really knew just how much! From […]
A new release of 14 Laminex decor colours includes new additions to their Solid Colours, Woodgrains and AbsoluteMatte collections. They each feature a touch of black and reduced colour strength to boost their usability with their existing Colour Collection, to make curating the perfect colour palette easier for us at home. Laminex Calm White, Calacatta […]
Sadly, creating the dream kitchen for many can simply be too expensive. But can you put a price on the perfect dinner creation station? Luckily you might not have to thanks to The Block’s Jason Charles, who has shared five of his top tips for an affordable kitchen reno. Jason Charles, a hipages ambassador and […]
For ILO Living’s first retail space, a Nordic-inspired furniture and accessories brand in Shanghai, Yatofu Creatives have devised a warm and restrained interior that packs a punch. Taking inspiration from the brand’s name—the Finnish word for joy—the designers created a holistic brand environment that was inspired by the beauty of subtleties, working closely with […]
Unfortunately the laundry can be under-appreciated, overlooked and filled with clutter, making it the unsung hero of the home. However, with a few simple design changes, you may even enjoy doing the laundry (you never know!). Gaston pulldown sink mixer Andry Grigor, head of design and innovation at Methven, shares his advice for a laundry […]
Somewhere in Melbourne, beyond a mystical arched gateway, hides a secret garden that is the stuff of storybooks. Like its famous namesake novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, it is big and wild, with birds and butterflies and blooms that come alive at magic hour. Only, unlike the book, this secret garden is beautifully tended, […]
Tour our fall foyer with decor and DIY updates. Our foyer is packed with simple DIY updates that have made such a big difference! I recently worked on a couple of projects in that space and changed up some decor, so I thought I’d give you a tour! Our entry is looking extra pretty right […]
Last night saw Scotty’s own living/dining space revealed after Sunday night saw the contestants have mixed success at filling the huge open plan spaces. So, do we think Scotty did better than The Block contestants? There was certainly instant warmth and an unmistakable cosy country vibe! I absolutely loved the herringbone floor choice and the […]
Located in Melbourne’s Malvern East, this stately Arts and Crafts era home had been extensively renovated in the past but was desperately in need of a contemporary update. “The home had the right quantity of rooms but it lacked the aesthetic finesse and the functional flow that the new owners required,” says interior designer Penny […]