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Styling basics: What to consider when picking colours, shapes and furniture?

Where the heck do you start when styling a room? It’s a question we get asked a lot and we’re so excited to have...

A day in the life of a property stylist, Emma Tobin

From the outside, getting to style homes for a living looks like an incredibly glamorous career. But it's not all scatter cushions and floral...

The power of paint: Living room makeover on a budget

The arrival of spring can often inspire us to update our living spaces and freshen things up. One of the best ways to do...

One bedroom styled 3 ways using latest season pieces from BIG W’s Spring Valley collection

Supported by Big W Who doesn’t love giving their home a refresh with the change of season?! Whether it’s embracing a new colour palette or...

5 steps to create a productive home office space

We're big believers that your office space affects your productivity and overall success at work. There’s science behind the connection between a space and...

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...

A day in the life of an Interior Design Manager, Selma Demir at Elderton Homes

Supported by Elderton Homes Ever wondered what a day in the life looks like in the design and building world? It’s not all tile shopping...

Sleep solution bedroom makeover with IKEA

Supported by IKEA It was only a couple of months ago I shared the mini refresh I had done in our guest bedroom. Since that...

Room tour: A stunning deep blue, coastal luxe bathroom

When it comes to beautiful bathrooms, our next guest proves you don't have to play it safe and go with classic white. When we saw...

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...

Before and after: See how this kitchen was renovated for $5000

Stuck with an out of date kitchen that makes you cringe or a layout that just isn't functional? Often we think of kitchen renovations costing...

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...

Before and after: An oversized garage becomes a parent’s retreat

If you love your home but wish you had an extra bedroom, this project might just be the solution you’ve been looking for. Liz Amaya and...

Stylist-approved tips to add cosiness to open plan homes

Supported by Denman Prospect Increasingly new homes embrace open-plan design. While open-plan living suits modern lifestyles, vast open spaces can come at a cost of...

Gina’s home: Guest bedroom refresh

It was just under 3 years ago that I first shared our guest bedroom on the blog. This space remains one of my favourite...

How to design a room around art: Using statement art in the home

Art is such an essential component of interior design — a way of expressing your individual style and creating interest in a space. Many...

Before and after: Kitchen transformation adding style and function

Before and after transformations are always popular and we're sure you'll find more than a few ideas to steal from this kitchen reno for...

One bedroom styled two ways: Coastal and romantic autumn bedroom styling

Supported by Canberra Outlet You don’t have to buy all new furniture to totally change the look of your bedroom. Today, I’m sharing two completely...

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...

Blush pink and blue girl’s room PLUS top styling tips by Kristy of Minnie & Me Interiors

We know how much you guys love your nursery and children's room inspo and this one is probably going to be a fave for...

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...