How to kill ugly wall paint: Expert tips to cover strong...
If you’ve ever tried to paint over hot peach walls or bright blue ceilings and after FIVE coats that colour it is still shining...
The colourful botanical abstracts by artist Carley Bourne
You can't simply glance at the unique and colourful botanical abstracts by artist Carley Bourne. Layers of paint built on a love of colour,...
Top 10 tile trends for 2016
Are you building or renovating and feeling a little lost when it comes to selecting tiles? It can be a daunting task. Especially given...
Ahyayah ceramics: Colourful, handmade pieces that spark joy
For today's meet the maker, we chat with Rachelle from Ahyayah — a self-taught ceramicist who started her craft at the onset of the...
Stuck finding the perfect furniture for your home? Design your own...
You've got to love creatives who can think outside the box to solve problems and that's exactly what bespoke Sydney furniture design agency Timbermill...
Trend alert: Contemporary meets European luxe interior style
Supported by Grand Living
There’s a new interior design style gaining momentum in Australia… a fusion style that blends classic European luxury (think French Provincial...
The Block 2015 apartment 1 part 2: The final interior reveal
Supported by The Block
Tonight we saw the Blocktagon couples deliver their final rooms!
It was the closest judging we've seen all season — there was...
Minimalist abstract geometric art from Aplotica Studio
Today we're taking you overseas to discover the fabulous minimalist abstract geometric art by Bastien Bouta. Bastien is the creative behind Aplotica Studio whose...
Interior Stylist Aimee Tarulli let’s us inside her home
We love home tours and when a wildly talented interior stylist let’s you peek inside, you know you’ll be in for a treat!
Aimee Tarulli...
A day in the life of Interior Designer, Jasmine McClelland
From the outside, a day in the life of Interior Designer Jasmine McClelland seems so glamorous! She gets to surround herself with dreamy interiors,...
Artist spotlight: Discover the colourful, vibrant and joyous paintings of Chris...
We’ve featured many abstract artists over the years but none that use the painting technique of today’s artist feature — Chris Mercer.
From abstract to...
Guest bedroom inspo from The Block 2018
Seems most of you agreed with us last week that Bianca and Carla's stunning bathroom with slatted ceiling should have won The Block bathrooms!
This...
New York design lands in Brisbane
Supported by West Village
Following hot on the heels of the successful East Village project in Zetland, Sydney, comes the latest in vibrant destination living...
Pastel colours, florals and fun from artist Amy Gibbs
With her pastel colours painting florals and fun, it's no wonder Amy Gibbs is the queen of collaborations. Amy's gorgeous paintings have featured on...
The abstract florals and Australiana art from Dani Heyward
Today we chat to an artist who is all about colour, creativity and natural wonders. Inspired by the outdoors and abstract florals, Dani Heyward's...
The intricate wood mosaic art from Studio Sarai
If wood mosaic art is not a style of art you've come across before, you're not alone. It was new to us too! But...
Catching up with Ebony after The Block
There’s no hiding the fact that we immediately fell in love with Luke and Ebony’s style and design choices during The Block elimination rounds....
Interview with contemporary Australian landscape artist Belynda Henry
Belynda Henry. If her name isn’t familiar, her art most definitely will be. Her art is on the walls of The Design Files Open...
Curious Tales multifunctional and clean line furniture
Brace yourselves for some truly ah-mazing furniture, people!
Pete of Curious Tales takes geometric shapes and multifunctional design to a new level.
"I've always been influenced...
Artist spotlight: Marnie McKnight
Over the coming weeks, we’re excited to share the stories of some of Australia’s most talented emerging artists thanks to Bluethumb, Australia’s largest online...
Art to celebrate the human form: Abstract artist Kate Florence
Colour and joy. That's what today's feature artist, Kate Florence, captures with her wonderful abstract art as she focuses on celebrating the human form.
We...
Alisa and Lysandra launch al.ive body: Their journey from police force...
It's been seven years since we last spoke with Alisa and Lysandra, at the time they had just won The Block Skyhigh and were...
Reno Rumble week 4 bedrooms
Supported by The Block Shop
What the heck?! Just when we thought we had our heads around Reno Rumble they throw not one but two...
The Block 2020: Week 2 — Guest ensuite reveal
It's week 2 and guest ensuite time! The Blockheads got their first taste at renovating a bathroom on The Block and it went... semi-ok!...