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How to mix vintage decor into a modern home

There’s a growing trend in home decorating towards personalisation. In 2024, it’s all about breaking away from that ‘showroom perfect’ aesthetic in favour of...

Unleashing the power of colour in interior design

Today we're delving into one of the key elements of design — colour! We're constantly getting reader requests for tips on how to apply...

Bring on a burst of colour with potted colour: Where to use flowering pot plants in your home

This article came about thanks to a reader's request (our fave kind of articles to write). She wanted to know the best way to...

Before and after transformation: Rundown country cottage turned modern Australiana retreat

If you're craving some rest and relaxation right now, today's home tour is just the ticket. We take you inside a stunning before and...

Minimising stress when selling your home

Getting your home ready for sale can be one of the most daunting and stressful experiences… we even read that some researchers found it...

Stylish handles to refresh your interiors or update tired furniture

It's incredible the transformation new, stylish handles can make to a dated room or tired furniture! Recently, expert Rapid Renovator Naomi Findlay shared her top...

Trend alert: Growing and styling plants in water

All across the globe, people have taken propagating plants in water (or hydroponic gardening) to a whole new level of style... we'd go as...

How to create a digital mood board

You’ve heard me talk a lot about how great mood boards are to help you visualise a space — whether that’s a room makeover...

The pros and cons of electric hot water tanks

Supported by Metropolitan Plumbing Are you considering upgrading your home's hot water system and weighing the options? Electric hot water tanks are a popular choice...

Top 8 must-have inclusions for your new home build

About to embark on the exciting journey of building your dream home? Congratulations! For many this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so it...

Managing household items during extensive renovations

Major renovations are stressful to manage in themselves without the added concerns of finding precious items or furniture being damaged in the process. But...

How to style a vignette: Tips and tricks to creating styled arrangements around your home

Vignettes or styled arrangements add interest to surface areas of your home. They are a way of displaying some of your favourite objects to...

The dramatic, sculptural masterpiece that is Cliffhanger House

Today’s home tour is a jaw-dropper. And we think you’ll agree, it’s the type of home that deserves a spot on Grand Designs. Cliffhanger...

Solar passive design: What it is and how it can save you money

These days, sustainable design is at the forefront of people’s minds. If you’re currently thinking about building a new home, or doing some renovations,...

Common plumbing emergencies for Adelaide residents

Supported by Mr Emergency Feeling a bit stumped by a leaky pipe or a blocked sink? No worries, we've all been there. Plumbing emergencies can...

Common plumbing problems in old homes

There's a lot to love about buying an older home... their character features, charm and stories the walls can tell. But before you find...

Top interior designers share their tips on building a Hamptons style home

This article on tips for building a Hamptons style home came about thanks to a reader's request! So to get the best and most...

Fake it till you make it: Where to shop the best artificial indoor plants

Love the look of indoor plants but can't keep them alive no matter how hard you try?! We hear you! So this round up...

Modern Mediterranean meets the sleek and chic Scandi style: A Scandi-Med home tour

Heard of Scandi-Med before? It's not a style we come across very often, but when you take a look inside today's home tour, you're...

The 10 best essential oils for stress relief and relaxation + simple DIYs for how to use them

Essential oils have so many uses around the home. And while we love using ours for their natural, low-tox cleaning properties, they're also perfect...

From flat pack to fabulous: The best ever IKEA hacks

We know you guys love a hack just as much as we do. Our Kmart and Big W hack round up articles are super...

50 quick cleaning tasks and decorating updates to get your home ready for spring!

Spring is our favourite time of year! An opportunity to shake away the chill of winter, thoroughly clean our homes and inject some new...

How to fold towels like a pro: Master the towel spa roll and elevated fold with these simple towel styling tricks

There's something so oddly satisfying about walking into a hotel room to a set of nicely folded towels. It may be part of the...

How CGI innovations are revolutionising interior design planning

Once upon a time, interior designers relied solely on hand sketches, cardboard models, and their vivid imaginations to breathe life into their ideas. While...

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