I don’t think anyone who builds or renovates is ever entirely satisfied with the end result – there’s always at least one thing you’d change, right? And it’s witnessing this disappointment that led Brisbane builder Luke Speight to establish his business Walk Thru Floor Plans recently, giving his clients a real-life sense of their proposed […]
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There are plenty of things that can take weeks to get sorted when moving house but thanks to a new innovation from Telstra, technology doesn’t have to be one them. If you’ve ever moved house and spent the following days/weeks in a black hole for phone and internet connectivity, Telstra Gateway Frontier will be especially appealing. […]
When it comes to interior design and styling decisions, many of us struggle to take the plunge simply because we can’t visualise how a space might look. But all that is about to change with the launch of Cimagine, a new augmented reality platform that allows you to visualise new furniture and decor products in […]
The ideal choice for the skillful chef to the first time cook, the new Piano Flush Cooktop by ILVE is all about putting safety first. Incorporating state-of-the-art innovative technologies that prevent hazards while cooking, the gas cooktop utilises forward-thinking mechanics such as automatic re-ignition. The gas burners will make up to three attempts to re-ignite automatically […]
I was introduced to the wonderful world of dishwashers 3 years ago when I first moved out of home. Before then it was all manual, like our cars. But since then I have grown to love and loathe the dishwasher. I love it because it’s so easy to use and to wash an enormous amount […]
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 […]
The classic white-washed Hamptons style has long been Aussies’ go-to when building a dream house. This year, however, creative director and founder of Landart, Matt Leacy, predicts that the soft coastal aesthetic of the Mediterranean style will soon overtake it. “One design influence that’s here to stay is Mediterranean – I would say it is the new […]
While new technologies continue to shape the interior design scene, one that has been getting a fair bit of traction of late is marble-look porcelain. A great alternative to the much more costly natural stone, the latest printed porcelain tile technology makes it difficult to distinguish from the real thing. Founded by husband and wife […]
Elevated Retro is set to become a primary interior design influence as Aussies move into 2023 and give the nod to the cosiness of bygone eras and a familiar charm that centres us and evokes feel-good comfort. Insights gained at the world’s most extensive tile and ceramics trade show, Cersaie, held in Italy, also indicate […]
It’s that fun time of year where we can start to consider what trends will define 2023. Wallpaper remains a key complement to creating the perfect ambience, as colour and pattern continue to have a meaningful impact in our homes. So, to help you decide on next years wallpaper and colour, Superfreso Easy’s trend and […]
With Omar and Oz crowned winners and walking away with more than $1.5m profit between them, the good news really ended there. It was certainly a shocking set of auction results on tonight’s Block. I need a lie down! Two of the five houses had still not sold as of 9pm tonight (Sunday) after being […]
Rachael Hallett and Karlie Suttie, creators of the wildly popular Mums who Clean Facebook Group with almost 350,000 members, share their top tips for getting on top of the spring cleaning. With summer seemingly nowhere in sight, we figure we’ve got a little longer this year! Make a plan Spring cleaning can be challenging whether […]
Sponsored by Intrim In no small part due to the current season of The Block, modern country interiors are in vogue again. But the look is hardly new. In fact, it’s its timelessness and classic appeal that makes it a winner. We’ve rounded up some stunning projects to inspire you if you’ve been thinking of […]
Caesarstone have unveiled their first ever porcelain collection. Leveraging their 35-year legacy of craftsmanship and innovation – they introduced the first quartz surface in 1987 – they’re now attempting to master the porcelain surface for both interior and exterior use. The three pillars of this new advanced technology comprise a fortified frame (providing an extremely […]
From the latest smart toilet to the launch of two new stone-look surface ranges, there’s plenty of inspiration to be found in the spring/summer bathroom scene. Neolith: Neolith, the European architectural surface range, is now available direct to Australian customers. The product emulates the lovely earthy tones and textures of real stone but has resistance […]
Huge spaces, vast ceilings, mega fireplaces, cheating allegations, fallouts with tradies and more, there was a lot going on in last night’s Block room reveals! Rachel & Ryan (first place) 29.5 points There was definitely no lack of confidence from these two (especially Rachel) this week and as it turns out, it was well placed! […]
Last night, the kitchen by Block host Scott Cam and his team was unveiled and it was really quite lovely! Did you like what you saw? We’ve rounded up our favourite items to buy if you’re inspired to shop the look! Drawing inspiration from country location, Scotty produced a standout kitchen which celebrates a modern farmhouse […]
It’s the traditional heart of the home, the space where families gather and where technology meets tradition. Welcome to the always exciting kitchen week! With a perfect score of 30 for the winners and even 24 out of 30 for last place, you can imagine it was a night of impressive rooms! Let’s see what […]