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Designing the ultimate laundry, all the tips and tricks you need!

We recently discovered Zephyr and Stone — sisters and best friends Ania and Kasia who are mad for building, renovating and designing homes! We're...

How to select the right tapware for your design

Supported by Phoenix Tapware has come a LONG way in recent years with a growing range of shapes and finishes now on the market —...

Sleek lines and a chic monochrome interior: Inside the Concord residence

When we spy an incredible home, we just know we have to share it with you. Today's home tour features sleek lines and a...

Design greenery into your renovation: How to create an indoor outdoor connection

We're thrilled to have talented Interior Designer, Lauren Beattie of LO Studio, back with us today to give her advice on how we can...

Inspiration gallery: VJ panel living room walls

VJ panel living room walls are seriously hot and a trend we just never seem to tire of — and it's pretty obvious to...

The dos and don’ts of custom joinery

Custom joinery gives you the ability to tailor design to suit your personality, lifestyle, and space. It's an investment that can completely transform and...

10 contained, cosy and private gardens

Gardens make houses feel like home — and no matter what size space you have, it is possible to create your own outdoor oasis....

15 stunning bathrooms that don’t use white tiles

If you're about to renovate or design a new bathroom, we want to inspire you to think beyond white tiles. White tiles are great...

9 ways to design indoor outdoor living into your home

Supported by Denman Prospect There’s a growing trend to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. And in Australia, where we can enjoy the...

What kitchen configuration is right for you? A guide to the most popular kitchen configurations

Supported by Denman Prospect We constantly hear the saying ‘kitchen is the heart of the home’ so it’s no wonder that when building or renovating, this space...

Luxury laundry inclusions you’ll want in your next laundry!

Supported by Hafele You only have to search ‘laundry inspiration’ to see this zone of the home is no longer just a utility room but a space...

Wanderlust – where bohemian global adventure meets elegant, modern styling

Supported by Metricon Bohemian Luxe (boho luxe) or Wanderlust has really come to the fore as an interior design style in recent years. Perhaps as...

10 external building materials you may not have considered using

Supported by Denman Prospect A decision many people agonise over when building is what external building materials to use on their home. The type of...

5 bathroom trends to embrace according to Neale Whitaker

The other week we shared the bathroom trends to let go of, those that have run their course and will soon be hitting their...

The major dos and don’ts of wardrobe design

Supported by Häfele If there’s one thing a home can never have enough of, it’s storage! While it isn’t always possible to squeeze more storage...

Bathroom trends to let go of in 2019

New interior trends are emerging and taking over all the time, but embrace them too late in the game and spaces can feel dated...

Top interior styling tips from Simone Haag and her journey to a self-made Stylist and Designer

Simone Haag landed in the world of design after 7 years abroad working in high-end business. She wanted to pursue a more creative path...

Rejigging a floor plan: 5 ways to guarantee the best outcome

One of the best ways to update your home is by changing the floor plan. Whether it’s adding an extra room or opening up...

A lesson on designing timeless interiors by Mim Fanning of Mim Design

Last week I was lucky enough to attend the Decor + Design Show in Melbourne and while I was there, I crammed in as...

How to incorporate Pantone’s 2018 Colour of the Year into your home – Ultra Violet, ultra glam

Every year, the Pantone Color Institute selects a colour that represents a 'moment in time' and sets the direction for the world of trend...

10 luxurious design features to steal from the new West Village project

Supported by West Village The other week we shared the inspiring new West Village Brisbane development that will soon be coming to West End in...

Ideas to steal from cool Canberra cafes

We recently scouted around Canberra, looking for interiors inspiration from some of the coolest cafe fit outs. From feature walls to lighting, there's so much...

Clever design hacks for small spaces

Tips on maximising small spaces is one of our top requests from readers. In an age of apartment living, there's no doubt space is...

5 ideas to steal from restaurant interiors

We get interiors inspo just about everywhere and recently it's restaurant interiors and cafe fit outs that have really been impressing us! Here are our...