Sustainability has shaped recent consumer trends, and house renovation is no exception. An impressive 95% of respondents in a 2023 Houzz study chose to embrace sustainable features when revamping their kitchen, the room which remains the most expensive when renovating. That said, their reasons were more about saving money than saving the earth. Compared to […]
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With sustainability a leading social issue, the pursuit of more environmentally building practices continues apace and can be seen in property developer Mirvac’s new ‘Future Ready Display Home’ in Melbourne’s Altona North. Nestled inside the developer’s $350 million community The Fabric, the display home explores how small choices in the home can have big impacts on […]
In an industry dominated by men, the female property developer is a bit of a rarity which is why we were interested to hear about Charlie Pachula of Charlie’s Interiors. With a background in construction, Sydney based Charlie not only renovates and builds homes, but she fully furnishes them with ethically sourced, sustainable products before […]
Koala are continuing to expand their offering beyond mattresses by branching into homewares. The collection of over 30 pieces spans cushions, throws, and the first wool rug range in Australia to use certified Responsible Wool. Founder and CEO Mitch Taylor says the expansion is one of their most exciting yet. “Homewares as a category is […]
We’ve profiled many Austin Maynard Architects projects before, and they are always strikingly unique. And today’s project tour is no exception. Located in Melbourne’s Brunswick, Terrace House is a multi-residential building that is comprised of 20 beautifully designed, sustainable residences that were designed with the environment and affordable housing in mind. Comprised of two and three […]
With a range made out of hardwood, Australian online store B2C has a unique offering within the local furniture scene. Sustainable and affordable, the brand has showrooms in Sydney and Melbourne but services Australia-wide through its website. “Furniture that doesn’t cost the earth, nor cost the earth its survival,” is the company mantra. Myer Single […]
“They wanted a house that connected them to the regional bush block context, that was as sustainable as possible and that was suitable for them to grow old in. They also wanted to be knocked out by the view in every room,” says architect Daniel Moore of Open Creative Studio, who designed this beautiful Hobart […]
This stylish new home is located on a block in the small seaside town of Balnarring on the Mornington Peninsula. Incredibly, the block was purchased 45 years ago for just $9,600 and was vacant until very recently when Atlas Architects were employed to work their magic on the site. With their children now grown, the […]
By Kapil Jekishan With the world slowing down last year, there’s been an uptick in reflection and a natural tendency towards more conscious consumerism. Customers want to know more about the pieces they’re investing in and where they’re made. Natural textures and upcycled materials are rapidly becoming a design trend unto their own as we […]
While environmental and sustainability issues are something that most of us think about, for some people it’s truly a way of life. Take Ali and Clay McNaughtan who found a charismatic 1915 Queenslander and transported it to their farm 300 kilometres away before renovating it almost entirely with secondhand finds. “We have always had a […]
Handmade furniture designer Jeremy Lee has built JDLee Furniture around the values of sustainable and high quality furniture. “Buying less is more when it comes to our impact on the environment,” he says. “Our focus has always been to produce beautiful furniture that is built to last.” The brand’s new range, released this month, is […]
In a year that has so often felt incredibly overwhelming, the latest collection from Armadillo, ‘Nook’, shifts towards the mastery of the small space; finding beauty in the minute details. This artisanal range of area and accent rugs were designed to introduce everyday luxury into oft-forgotten areas of your home. Handcrafted from natural fibres in […]
Earlier this week, we shared with you the winner of the Houses Awards 2020 Australian House of the Year and today we’re sharing the winner in the sustainability category, Waratah Secondary House by Anthrosite. We like a big flashy house as much as the next person, but we think this Newcastle home has a similarly […]
Building a more sustainable and low maintenance home requires careful planning but the payoff can be huge. From style to cost-effectiveness, longevity to eco-sustainability, it can often be confusing and overwhelming to consider the right materials. To help us navigate the road to sustainability, Brett Ward from Brickworks takes us through six simple ways you […]
Sitting on a diminutive 195 square metre block in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick, this weatherboard workers’ cottage was renovated recently, with Gardiner Architects at the helm. The front section of the house encompassed two bedrooms, a hall and a lounge, while the rear was home to your typical weary lean-to. “It was small, dark […]
The brainchild of respected Aussie furniture company King Living, Design.Online is set to shake up the furniture scene with its arrival this month. Launching with just three products (a sofa, mattress and bed), the eco-conscious range is manufactured using repurposed by-products from King Living’s manufacturing. “The Design.Online team set about creating a range of breakthrough […]
While sustainability is an ever-increasing concern for many Australians, it’s not something you may have thought about with respect to your garden. From choosing your plants with purpose to harvesting seeds and composting advice, landscape gardener and star of Selling Houses Australia, Charlie Albone is back this month with his top seven tips for creating a […]
“I grew up in a family of builders with a passion for quality and workmanship. These traits have been passed on and form a part of my ethos, though with an arts focused education I was always better with a pencil than a hammer!” says James Goodlet, the director of Alter Eco Design – a […]