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Gina’s living room makeover

For the past few weeks I've been reworking my living room — taking it from a space that never felt quite 'right' to one...

Reader renovation: Family bathroom before and after

We love nothing more than hearing from our readers and seeing what exciting projects you get up to so when Kerry recently shared her...

My secrets to keep your home organised and tidy

Supported by The Reject Shop Keeping an organised home for as little effort as possible is a goal many of us share, but it can...

How to measure and install your own plantation shutters

Shutters are a classic, timeless and low-maintenance window treatment solution and thanks to DIY Blinds, they’re now affordable and accessible to everyone. Gina recently installed...

Take a cue from Shaynna Blaze and add colour and interest to your home with bold artwork

Supported by Bluethumb If you want to add more colour and interest to your home but worry about painting feature walls or investing in colourful...

What downlights to use in a contemporary home?

In the past week, I've received an unusually large number of emails about downlights. Many readers have asked what downlights we used in our home,...

Bonnie’s full house renovation: Before + afters of each zone

For months we've been busy renovating every square centimetre of Bonnie's house and we're so excited to say we are finally 100% DONE! Hoorayyyy! Her...

Free Rapid Reno Mate app designed to make home renovating a breeze

With more than 110 renovations under her belt, Rapid Reno Expert Naomi Findlay learnt long ago that the trick to a successful renovation is...

Bonnie’s kitchen reveal: From poky and brown to open and airy!

If you've been following our renovations at Bonnie's house, you'd know we COMPLETELY GUTTED her kitchen. The original kitchen was far too small to...

Planning my living room makeover and a peek at the progress so far!

There's one zone of my house I've never managed to get quite right — our living room! When we first moved in, my old brown...

How to install a barn door: 10 easy steps to install your own barn door

We are finally on the home stretch of renovations for Style Curator team member Bonnie’s house (stay tuned for the full house reveal soon)....

Autumn 2018 interior trends

Supported by Canberra Outlet Centre With the cooler weather quickly setting in, it’s clear summer has gone and autumn has arrived – so it’s time...

The new season of Selling Houses Australia is fabulous and here’s why you don’t want to miss it!

Supported by Foxtel By now you would know I’m a total sucker for home improvement shows and have been for as long as I...

Let’s Easter: Three simple and stylish Easter table settings

Supported by Big W Easter brunch is a tradition for many and with a little planning and effort, you can take your Easter brunch from...

How to choose affordable furniture to create a luxury look

Supported by Fantastic Furniture By now you would know that my approach to interiors is all about mixing high and low pieces to create spaces...

Hop to it: Easter decorating ideas for your entryway

Supported by Big W Easter is just around the corner, and whether you’re a traditionalist or simply take the occasion to spend more time with...

Navy blue and charcoal bathroom with modern luxe twist

We're always looking for bathroom inspo and love discovering bathrooms that don't just use white tiles. This latest project by Studio Black Interiors totally...

Bonnie’s kitchen update: What’s involved when remodelling a kitchen

It’s been a little while since we updated you on Bonnie’s kitchen! Last time you saw it, it was looking very brown and poky,...

Product review: Vorwerk Kobold VK200 upright vacuum

Supported by Godfreys If there’s one appliance I use more than any other in the home, it’s the vacuum cleaner! With a Rottweiler and toddler...

Bathroom renovating lessons we learnt from Bonnie’s reno

People say you need to allow a 20% budget buffer when renovating older houses because there are always unforeseen issues and we certainly had...

5 steps to create a stylish and functional outdoor space

Supported by IKEA Whether you have a large backyard, a courtyard or small balcony, we have the tips to bring style and function to your...

Behind the scenes: What really goes down on an interior styling shoot

Glamorous and fun — these are the words that come to mind when I flip through an interior design magazine and think of the...

3 bedroom trends I’m predicting to hit big in 2018

Supported by Forty Winks With each new year it’s always fun to predict what trends will hit big. With bedroom styling currently on my mind,...

Product review: LG Twin Wash front load washing machine and dryer combo

You may have spotted in my laundry renovation that I received a new washing machine. This was the catalyst to finally do something about...