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Australian nursery ideas: with Vivid Wall Decals

With a background in print design and production, it took the process of redecorating her daughter’s bedroom for Nicole Neeves to realise there was a gap in the market that she could definitely fill! “I was struggling to find quality wall decals here in Australia; there were the usual packs of mass-produced printed wall stickers imported from […]

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RENO ADDICT The Block

Stair and study week, otherwise known as The Block’s “worst room reveal ever!”

As Scott Cam said: “That was always going to be hell week!” And by the looks of the contestants’ broken faces, he was right on the money. With all couples having to finish every last inch of their townhouse’s interior, which included three levels of staircases and two remaining rooms, only one couple finished, Ayden and […]

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Before & Afters Design DIY Real Renos RENO ADDICT

Real reno: creating the perfect forever home for a growing family

When Corrie C and her husband John bought their weatherboard bungalow in Victoria’s Bentleigh East, they had grand plans to renovate, but – like many of us –limited funds. However, fast forward a year and a half and Corrie, pregnant with daughter number two, decided it was now or never; so together, they went hammer […]

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Architecture Before & Afters Design DIY House Tours Real Renos RENO ADDICT

Real reno: hoarder’s home to open-plan modern living

When best friends Lana Taylor, Bonnie Hindmarsh and Erin Cayless tired of their corporate careers, they saw it as the perfect opportunity to go into business together. Starting boutique renovations company, Three Birds Renovations, their first project — just finished a few short months ago – saw them take on a challenge so daunting, many […]

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Bedrooms Designers House Tours Interviews Kids Rooms

A little boy’s room that is both calming and fun

From a very young age, Jennifer Bright was thinking up the ultimate dream home. With a bubble room, jumping castle and always a moat, her style has admittedly since changed, but the tug at her heart remains! Studying interior design and then doing a stint in property styling, it wasn’t until recently that kids rooms came back calling. “Although […]

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Furniture Homewares

Zara Home opened in Melbourne today

Opening their first store in Australia, Zara Home are now in Melbourne’s Highpoint Shopping Centre. With products for your bedroom, bathroom, living room and dining room, the 310 square metre space showcases a range of their current collections, including Zara Home Kids. Products include everything from bedding and side tables to loungewear, fragrances and stationery. […]

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Real homes: weatherboard where small, colourful living reigns

Paula and Pete Mills are very well-travelled, having lived in 12 homes and three countries in their 16 years of marriage. So clearly it would take something extremely special to have them stay put… well let me tell you, their gorgeous Melbourne home doesn’t disappoint! Situated 25 km out of the CBD, this weatherboard backs […]

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Designers Interviews The Block

Darren Palmer on The Block starting tonight: less good cop and more cranky Daz?

With The Block Triple Threat starting tonight, we spoke to friend of Interiors Addict and judge Darren Palmer about the reality behind the scenes and his exciting business growth and personal reno plans for 2015. We’re on the edge of our seats waiting for the The Block to start again tonight, and what better time […]

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Bedrooms Expert Tips

Create your own dream world with Sleepmaker

Sponsored by Sleepmaker How good is sleep?! I seem to have a complicated relationship with it at the moment. Being 26 weeks pregnant, I’m feeling the urge to nap way more often but when it comes to bedtime, I’m not always succeeding at getting comfy! I’m definitely glad we got a new memory foam mattress […]

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Ink & Spindle branch out into ready-made homewares

Known for selling their beautiful textiles by the metre, this Christmas Ink & Spindle have branched into ready-made homewares, releasing a small collection of pyramid floor cushions for kids, ottomans and cushions. “We get a lot of enquiries from people who love our designs but don’t necessarily have the time, skills or tools required to turn […]

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Designers Expert Tips Furniture Homewares

Where to spend vs. save: an interior designer’s view

By Oliver Davis The skill set required of an interior designer is very broad. Aside from all the obvious things (design acumen, drawing skills, encyclopedic knowledge of product lines, project management) something often overlooked as a core competency in this industry is the ability to direct spending appropriately. You see, no project, regardless of how […]

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Homewares

Kip & Co collaborate with Adairs

Now here is a collaboration to get excited about! Leading specialist retailer of manchester and homewares, Adairs, have partnered with cult boutique (and personal fave) bedding label Kip & Co, to create a limited edition range of bedding, cushions and towels for adults and kids. Punchy, colourful and lively, the range comprises of five fully […]

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The Block

Kathryn’s look inside the finished Block Glasshouse

Last week, we sent our resident Blockhead Kathryn Bamford to look around the finished Block apartments. She was a little bit excited… So I went into The Block on Thursday night and when I say went to The Block I mean got a full blown tour of all the finished apartments. Dreams can come true, […]

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Bedrooms Furniture Styling

Megan Morton in four-poster collaboration with Incy Interiors

The familiar look of a traditional four-poster bed has been given a modern makeover with Megan Morton calling it the little black dress of the bedroom world! The new range from the super stylist and Incy Interiors features a simple metal design, complete with a matte finish in your choice of black or creamy white. […]

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Designers Homewares

Target unveil Missoni collaboration and promise homewares!

In its biggest designer collaboration to date, Target Australia will join forces with iconic Italian design house Missoni, for a collection that will land in stores on 8 October. The Missoni for Target range, which will feature homewares, outdoor furnishings, womenswear, menswear and kidswear will launch in 60 Target stores nationally and online, as part of […]

Press

This is just a selection of Interiors Addict’s press coverage. If you would like to interview Jen for your publication or discuss a media opportunity, please email [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you! Jen chats all things monetising content, what she thinks about the term influencer, why she deliberately keeps her business model lean […]

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House Rules RENO ADDICT

Post House Rules reveal chat with Grand Final contestants Adam and Lisa

House Rules judge Wendy Moore had said they could be the dark horses if they got their vision right and stuck to it, and last night she was proved right, with Victorian duo Adam and Lisa being the first team into the Grand Final, receiving a score of 18 out of 20. “I loved that […]

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Bedrooms Kids Rooms

Inside Be My Baby author’s daughter’s nursery

Today, Be My Baby author Laura Greaves shares her daughter’s animal-themed nursery. We love how colourful and fun it is! Mark and Laura Greaves, who live on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, knew they were having a girl when they started decorating but, far from reaching for the pink and frilly, they went for something a little […]