Artist spotlight: Catriona Pollard
Creating pieces of art that bring the outside world into your home interior — now that's something special and truly unique.
This is just what...
Architectural lighting by designer Ross Gardam
When Australian designer Ross Gardam works his magic, a simple light fixture becomes a thing of visual beauty. He takes lighting to the next...
Real rooms: Katie and Mitch’s bathroom, ensuite and laundry
Today we're continuing our tour of Katie and Mitch's new home and taking you inside their bathroom, ensuite and laundry. Because although shows like...
One to watch: Musonga Mbogo and his intuitive street art
If edgy and cool art is your style, have we got the artist for you. We spied Musonga Mbogo's art with a graffiti /...
Nic reconnects with her inner artist to launch Luum furniture, art...
There's a new furniture and homewares brand on the block and it's quickly become one of our favourites! Today we introduce you to Nic...
A chat with Indigenous artist, Lou Martin
It's clear from just one glance that Indigenous artist, Lou Martin, paints with joy and spirit. Her pieces are filled with love, passion and...
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 organic strokes and geometric shapes from abstract artist, Prudence DeMarchi
It's not often you can say beautiful things happen in the laundry. But this is exactly where abstract artist, Prudence DeMarchi makes all her...
Meet mākimāki Furniture
There's a growing appreciation for custom and quality built furniture, and someone who takes the job of creating bespoke furniture more seriously than anyone...
Discovering the beautiful and unique embroidery art of Fleur Woods
Most of the art we come across are paintings or ceramics (both of which we LOVE!). So imagine our delight and surprise when we...
Hobbe rocking chairs, Australia’s answer to stylish and affordable rocking chairs
Earlier this year at Life Instyle we discovered one exhibitor who we especially adore — Samantha Hobbelen of Hobbe rocking chairs.
Not only are her...
Greg Natale’s first tile collection features bold, graphic prints
OK, so by now you would know we are well and truly obsessed with Greg Natale!
We recently posted about his latest Designer Rugs collection,...
Artist spotlight: Custom upholstery artist, Kerri Hollingworth, breathes new life into...
Today we chat with Kerri Hollingworth, the interior designer who takes custom upholstery to the next level, creating bespoke works of art out of...
Australia’s no. 1 design trade show is back bigger and better...
OK guys, if you work in the decorating or design industries, you do not want to miss the Decor + Design show in Melbourne...
Marcia Priestley: Taking the international art scene by storm with abstract...
When we discovered artist Marcia Priestley, we were instantly captivated by her delicate brushstrokes and soft colour palettes. And yet, when we sat down...
Top interior stylist Simone Haag shares her best home styling tips
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...
The Block 2020: Week 8 — Upstairs reveal, guest bedrooms +...
This week on The Block, the teams are set the challenge to complete their upstairs reveal. It's different for each team, with everyone delivering...
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...
White, white, white: Steve Cordony shares his fave interiors trend
When you get the chance to sit next to one of your fave interior stylists over a meal, you can't help but take the...
Reno Rumble week 2 full house reveals
Wow! Did anyone else have to pick their jaw up off the ground during last night's Reno Rumble week 2 full house reveals?! In...
Shelley Craft chats with us about her flooring range in collaboration...
Shelley Craft has seen more than a floor or two in her time on popular home renovations shows The Block and Reno Rumble. And...
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...
The Block Triple Threat: Week 2 bathroom room reveals
It's week 2 of The Block Triple Threat and we just saw the bathroom room reveals!
Wowee, weren't there some highs and awkward lows?! We...
Meet minimal form furniture designer Tom Skeehan
Sometimes we stumble upon a designer whose work stops us in our tracks, like Tom Skeehan.
Contemporary designs that are edgy, urban and clean, he's...