OUTDOOR

How to create the perfect paved alfresco area for entertaining

Are you dreaming of a beautiful outdoor space where you can entertain guests and enjoy the fresh air? Creating a paved alfresco area is...

Designing the ultimate alfresco kitchen, all the design tips and tricks

Supported by Hafele Home An alfresco kitchen is always a good idea — especially in Australia where our climate allows us to make use of...

Creating the perfect outdoor space for the summer holidays

We may be in the peak of winter in Australia but that doesn't stop us from daydreaming of warm summer days and enjoying the...

Driveway inspiration gallery: Contemporary driveway ideas

If you've tried searching for 'driveway inspiration' on Google or Pinterest, chances are you would have been inundated with dated or traditional concepts of...

How to choose the right mulch for your garden

With the weather quickly cooling down, the last thing on your mind might be stepping out to do some gardening but there are a...

Ideas for a stylish garden upgrade: Design features to elevate your backyard

In Australia we're lucky enough to enjoy the outdoors most of the year so even though the weather is cooling off, it's the perfect...

Outdoor Kmart hacks: Easy hacks to spruce up your outdoors

We love spending time outdoors and with the warmer weather in full swing, it's the perfect place to be! But decorating your outdoor space...

How to create an outdoor cinema

Enjoy movies on the big screen in the privacy of your garden all summer long! Check out the video below to find out how...

In the garden: Spring gardening guide

Over the years, we've come to appreciate that one of the greatest things that makes a house feel like a home is what's happening...

Gina’s alfresco makeover: Taking my front balcony from drab to fab!

This year I'm on a mission to inject new life into our home and one area that I knew would benefit from a glow...

From drab to fab: The easy budget alfresco makeover DIY that will transform your outdoor living space

Instagram is full of the latest hacks and DIYs and this easy budget alfresco makeover by Jaimie from @reside_at_seventeen immediately caught our eye. Inspired...

5 easy ways to achieve a Hamptons outdoor space

Supported by Canberra Outlet There’s no denying the Hamptons design style is more popular than ever. And why wouldn’t it be? Light and bright, sophisticated...

Modern DIY vertical garden: How I created a climbing star jasmine green wall

For years I've been looking for a way to soften the red brick outlook from my kitchen. When we first built our home, I...

What to grow in summer in Australia: Summer planting guide

When it comes to food, we all know that fresh is best. And there's no better feeling than eating fresh produce that you've grown,...

In the garden: Summer gardening guide

It’s not exactly our typical summer (when will it ever stop raining?!) but there's still plenty we can and should be doing in the...

DIY oversized outdoor cinema screen: Step-by-step tutorial to make a movie screen

You may have seen I recently shared how to create an outdoor cinema in your own backyard where I mentioned I created that huge...

The Block 2021: Week 12 — Front garden and façade week

It's front garden and façade week — our final reveal for The Block 2021! We're always sad when the rooms are done and dusted...

The Block 2021: Week 10 — Backyard and pool week

Right up there with kitchen week, the backyard and pool reveals are one of our fave weeks on The Block. This year didn't disappoint...

Backyard inspiration: Creating two modern backyards from the rubble

The fairytale story of the ugly duckling is familiar and well known, but what about turning into two swans? That's exactly the magic Interior...

Guide to keeping a Pilea Peperomiodes alive

Without a doubt, the latest 'it' plant to take over interiors is the Pilea Peperomiodes! Yet this plant can be so fickle! Gina's lasted...

Before and after makeover: Quick, simple and stylish outdoor entertaining space on a budget

When we first spied this outdoor area makeover, we were so impressed. And when we read it was completed in just one weekend and...

Decorating a rental outdoor space or balcony: Styling tricks and hacks to personalise the space

Outdoor entertaining is one of our fave things to do, especially in the warmer months. But if you're renting, it can be difficult to...

7 ways to organise your garden shed #shedspo

Is it time to dust away the cobwebs and get your garden shed under control? I recently tackled this job and it's made such...

Caesarstone’s outdoor quartz surface range is here: You can now have the stylish look of engineered stone in your outdoor spaces

Supported by Caesarstone I’m pretty darn excited about Caesarstone’s latest product release — a range of UV resistant outdoor quartz surfaces — which now makes it possible...