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Australian kitchen trends: Autumn 2019 edition

From Smeg’s statement green ovens to an array of new bench top and cupboard front colours from kaboodle kitchen, Autumn is shaping up to be a vibrant season for kitchen design. kaboodle kitchen: The DIY kitchen brand has recently introduced six new colours to its collection of doors and panels. Matte black, smoked grey, a […]

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Kitchen & laundry design: 2019’s top 5 appliance trends

The kitchen and laundry appliance space is an ever-advancing one. It’s easy to forget that the generations before us did everything by hand that we can do with the simple push of a button. And home technology progress shows no sign of abating with 2019 looking set for even bigger innovations. “Over the next 12 […]

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2019 interior design trends: Our predictions

Sponsored by Reed Gift Fairs The interior design scene is an ever evolving space (that’s what we love about it right? The thrill of the new!), and 2019 looks set to deliver plenty more fabulous inspiration. From sustainable design to matte black and the enduring appeal of green, the upcoming Reed Gift Fairs Sydney is the […]

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2019 trends: home decor, according to Pinterest

Pinterest recently unveiled its fifth ‘Pinterest 100’ report – an annual peek into the top trends that we’ll be seeing over coming year. And with over 250 million users with 175 billion ideas saved to 3 billion boards, the platform is a pretty reliable barometer of trends. Though 83 per cent of home-related searches are […]

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Etsy reveals top design trends for 2019

“We’re officially declaring 2019 the year of being real and Etsy sellers are leading the charge with all-natural products, a focus on sustainability, and decor cues sourced straight from Mother Earth,” says Etsy trend expert Dayna Isom Johnson. Reflective of the earthy trend, Etsy has identified six burgeoning style trends ranging from pressed flowers to burnt orange, 1970’s style […]

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Bathroom ideas: The Stables’ take on 2018’s top looks

With 2018 drawing to a close we thought we’d get a prominent interior designer’s take on the year’s top bathroom trends. No stranger to our readers, Catherine Heraghty of The Stables continues to create inspiring bathroom spaces and today she shares her favourite 2018 bathroom trends and looks and even gives us the inside goss […]

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Rigg Design Prize 2018: Finalist tips & predictions!

Taking place every year at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), the Rigg Design Prize recognises the importance of contemporary design in Australia and this year sees interior design take centre stage. The first major presentation of interior design in the gallery’s history, the Rigg Design Prize 2018 sees ten leading Australian interior designers and decorators each […]

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House facades 2018: expert advice on getting it right

The face of your home, the façade, is generated by a mix of colours, materials and textures and sets the scene for your interior selections to follow. But nailing the perfect entrance is a hard act to pull off – particularly when you’re building a brand new home. With so many design choices to make, […]

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Caesarstone new colours 2018: texture and patina rule

Inspired by the unpolished colours, textures and patinas found in industrial architecture, Caesarstone’s latest collection evokes a New York loft and includes three brand spanking designs. “Caesarstone’s new Metropolitan collection rethinks the brutalism of concrete incorporating textural effects, aged patinas, and oxidized accents for the first time ever in quartz surfaces using innovative proprietary technology. The […]

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Bathroom styles 2018: which is for me, how do I get it?

When it comes to bathroom renovations, many shy away from their dream and instead opt for safer, more subdued options due to being overwhelmed by choice. But is playing it safe really the right renovating attitude? According to renovating duo and winners of The Block 2014, Simon and Shannon Vos, a conservative approach rarely pays off […]

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Grey green the star of the Dulux winter 2018 palette

One of four key colour ranges from the 2018 Dulux Colour Trends, the ‘Essentials’ palette has dropped for winter and as its name suggests, the colours are understated and pared right back. “With its soft, muted shades, this palette is all about laid-back sophistication and simplicity. It‘s incredibly easy to live with and works beautifully in […]

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Homewares

The best buys from the BIG W winter 2018 home range

BIG W’s winter home range drops this week and with items starting at $5 it really is a case of luxe for less. “We believe that good design shouldn’t be expensive and that everyone should have the chance to come home, open the doors and feel proud of the space they’ve created for their families,” […]

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Four real bathrooms showcase latest trends

It could be said of kitchens too but there was once a time when all modern bathrooms looked much the same. From a minimalist Perth home to an art deco Melbourne property, these four bathrooms prove just how eclectic modern bathroom style is. Golden opulence “This young professional Elwood couple wanted to take their original, […]

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Earthy ceramics dominate Salt&Pepper’s 2018 collection

With searches for ‘ceramic dinnerware’ up 185 per cent on Pinterest, it seems that earthenware, porcelain and stoneware are dominating the table top this autumn and winter and it’s a trend that is reflected in the new Salt&Pepper range. As with every Salt&Pepper collection, the autumn/winter offering is large but it’s the earthy vibe that […]

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Interiors Addict

The latest trends from this year’s Maison et Objet

By Suzanne Acteson I was very lucky to have the opportunity to attend the recent Maison et Object trade show in Paris, that takes place twice a year. It was always a dream as an Australian business, but never a reality as it was difficult to justify the cost. I’m now living in south-west France, […]

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Terracotta trend 2018: warming up for autumn interiors

Never have Autumn homewares borrowed so literally from the season. Terracotta, clay, burnt orange, cinnamon, ochre and russet – these colours are ubiquitous of late and they’re a lovely antidote to the ever-present cooler toned interior trends. Kip & Co cinnamon velvet tassel cushion cover: The fringing really sets this bohemian velvet number off. $89. […]

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Autumn Pinterest trends: Green, fringing & vacay vibes!

Aside from the leaves turning brown, Autumn brings with it plenty of opportunity to mix up your décor and what better way to look at the latest trends than to find out what people have been pinning on Pinterest. A trend nerd, I find that this kind of data always makes for interesting reading and […]

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Bathroom basins: what’s new in 2018?

Our last round up of bathroom wares was way back in November (such is the nature of the silly season etc.) and while there is a plethora of new products to entice, it seems that early 2018 is all about basins! Candana Goccia Collection counter ceramic vessel basin in platinum: This is quite the splurge but […]