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Cotton On Kids branch into homewares with first kids bed linen and room range

Cotton on Kids will launch one of its most exciting product categories yet on Monday — its first children’s bed linen and room range. The 100% cotton bed linen is available in a range of designs suitable for single, double and queen size beds, ensuring there is something for toddlers to teens, and even the […]

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Homewares

The new autumn/winter range from Milk & Sugar

The new season range from Melbourne brand Milk & Sugar embraces colour, despite the time of year, and offers a range of affordable and mix and match homewares from linen through to cushions, tableware, furniture and rugs. Creative director Cameron Taylor, says: “Above all we were inspired by colour this season. Typically, the trend is […]

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Tips for a good night’s sleep + win an Ergoflex mattress

Sponsored by Ergoflex Memory Foam Mattresses. There’s nothing like a peaceful, comfortable night’s sleep and a new bed or mattress can be pretty much life-changing! I asked a few experts for their top tips on getting a good night’s sleep and creating a relaxing bedroom sanctuary. Matthew White of Ergoflex, says: “Better sleep is about a […]

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Homewares

H&M Home to be part of first Australian store

H&M has confirmed that its homewares range H&M Home will be a part of the first Australian flagship concept store set to launch in Melbourne later this year. They intend to fill a gap in the Australian market with stylish, affordable homewares, bedding, cushions, kitchenware and more. The much anticipated first store is set to […]

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At home with The Block judge Darren Palmer, and living with pets and kids

With a four year-old, two dogs and a cat, interior designer and The Block judge Darren Palmer knows a thing or two about keeping his home looking stylish and organised but still, of course, fun! I was lucky enough to have a look around his new Paddington home recently. Although he has some ambitious renovation […]

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Kids Rooms

Product picks for an eco-friendly kids room

By Emma McDonald With the rise of the more conscious, sustainable consumer — think fair trade, organic and environmentally friendly — some talented interior designers have been busy turning their creative minds to designing products with this ethos in mind. There are some truly beautiful homeware products available today, created by designers who place sustainability […]

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Kids Rooms

Big kids’ spaces

By Simone Lenneberg Two things I remember being the most excited about upon hearing the news I was expecting: the first (obviously) the baby, and the second, the new design world opening up for me when decorating said new arrival’s room. As keen lovers of design, particularly vintage and modern retro pieces, my husband and […]

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Bedrooms

3 top tips for a non-toxic, eco-friendly bedroom

By Sonya Pala Given that we spend a third of our lives in bed, sleeping in a non-toxic environment can have wonderful health benefits. But let’s face it, eco, sustainable, fair trade and organic aren’t always synonymous with stylish. Here are some tips to get a unique, stylish and affordable eco luxury look for your […]

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Super soft linen with a splash of colour from Major Minor

There’s some great quality linen out there in Australia, and for those who love the perfectly crumpled look and feel but prefer theirs with a shot of bright colour, mother-daughter team Major Minor could be just the ticket. I spoke to Hannah Seely, one half of the new, online linen business, with her mum, Anne. […]

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Jardan finally open its doors to the public in Sydney & Melbourne

Jardan, one of Australia’s most coveted furniture brands, is finally opening its doors to the public in Sydney and Melbourne. For the first time the showrooms, in Rosebery NSW and Mount Waverley VIC, will open their doors to the public, a privilege previously reserved for architects and interior designers. For more than 3 decades, the family […]

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Homewares

Kip & Co’s new bed linen range is inspired by the dappled light of summer. Win some!

Melbourne’s boutique bedding company Kip & Co, has launched its latest collection, Dappled Dreams, adding towels and rugs to complement its linen for adults and kids. It’s a celebration of summers gone and the possibilities of summers to come – dappled light and warm nights, radio crackling, beach swims, salty skin, friendships made, gold and braid. […]

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The design lover’s guide to London

Sponsored by Laminex I asked leading British interior designer Abigail Ahern to tell me what’s hot in my home city of London for design lovers right now. I’m planning a stop-off at the end of our honeymoon in November, and I can’t wait to check out a few of these new shopping and dining finds!

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Mrs Darcy’s Kellie Collis: the stylish girl behind a stylish brand

Funky florals and pretty patterns, all with a healthy splash of colour, is a good description of Mrs Darcy’s range of cushions, textiles and other assorted treats. Kellie Collis is the stylish mastermind behind the growing brand. Although she comes from a corporate background (you’d never know it to look at this fashionista!), Kellie has […]

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A classic American bedroom in the perfect pale blue palette by Highgate House

I’m sure today’s master bedroom and en suite by Highgate House will make you swoon. From the perfect colour palette to the custom joinery, marble bathroom and wow factor side tables, it’s pretty special. The clients, a young family, wanted their inner city Brisbane property to feel like an American home, having spent a lot […]

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Interiors Addict’s top West Elm buys

I’ve put together some of my favourite products from West Elm for you, all available to buy online from the Australian website. (Clockwise from top left, above) I don’t even need to tell you why this gold cutlery set is awesome, do I? And despite its prettiness, it’s sturdy enough for everyday use and yes, […]

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“There’s not a day when I don’t just want to make things.” An interview with Rachel Castle

You probably already know Rachel Castle’s sellout pokadot pillow cases, velvet round cushions and colourful artwork. If you’ve seen the saying Put The Love In The Coconut around the place, you’ve seen her happy creations for her label CASTLE. I’m delighted to finally interview Rachel for Interiors Addict but it’s taken a while because her […]

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Florence Broadhurst patterns reborn as bed linen

Legendary design maven Florence Broadhurst’s legacy of patterning has now been translated into beautiful dressings for the bedroom. The first ever collection of Florence Broadhurst bed linen and coordinating accessories features some of her best known designs. The Cranes, Kabuki, Chinese Key and Japanese Floral all feature. Each quilt cover set, European and square cushion […]

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Pottery Barn, West Elm and Williams-Sonoma to open in Australia in May

If I had a dollar for every person who had asked me when Pottery Barn and West Elm are opening in Bondi, I’d be pretty rich. I’m happy to tell you that the anticipated opening date is the first week in May, so not long to wait now! American retailer Williams-Sonoma, Inc. signed a lease […]