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%) […]
While outdoor spaces are often overlooked in winter, they can be wonderful places to entertain and enjoy in the cooler months. In fact, with clever design, an outdoor garden can improve the functionality of your home all year round and it’s something that horticulturalist, landscaper and stylist Adam Robinson is well versed in. “Everyone feels […]
You know a big WOW factor is guaranteed with any new Ace Hotel’s architecture and interiors, and their latest Toronto branch doesn’t fail to deliver. My eyes widened at the details that embrace every curve and history the building has to offer. As Ace Hotel often enjoy working with buildings deemed a delightful ‘challenge’, […]
Sponsored by Who Gives A Crap I’ve been intrigued by Who Gives A Crap and their recycled and bamboo, do-good toilet paper for some time, and the pandemic loo roll shortages definitely brought the brand, and toilet paper manufacturing in general, into the spotlight! So, I gave it a go! The 48-roll box is a […]
As we’ve seen many times over the last few years, the trickle-down effects of the pandemic are many and varied. One of many people to have undergone a COVID-induced career pivot, Sydney high school teacher Sabina Contreras decided to put her interior design diploma to excellent use by starting her own renovation business. Passionate travellers, […]