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Australian kitchen trends: Spring 2019 edition

From a variety of Smeg newbies (a fun Mickey Mouse fridge and new high-tech dishwasher), to a new speed oven and the dark kitchen trend, Spring is proving an interesting season for kitchens. Smeg: The special edition Smeg Mickey fridge was released in the UK a little while back but Aussie Disney fans can now […]

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Kitchens The Block

The Block 2019 kitchen week: pictures, scores & details

Kitchen week is always popular on The Block and last night’s reveals didn’t disappoint, with some seriously impressive spaces. Take a closer look below… MITCH & MARK | 26/30 FOURTH Kinsman Kitchens cabinetry details TESS & LUKE | 27.5/30 THIRD Kinsman Kitchens cabinetry details DEB & ANDY | 29.5/30 FIRST Kinsman Kitchens cabinetry details EL’ISE […]

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Bathrooms Design

Australian bathroom trends: September 2019 edition

Whether you’re after a personalised tap (finished in marble, leather, wood or glass), a low-maintenance patterned porcelain tile made to look like a cement encaustic one, or a jewel-toned teal basin, this month’s crop of bathroom wares are a statement making bunch. Nood Co: The clever folk at Nood Co have added another delectable colour to […]

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Architecture Design

Sydney Open 2019: access city’s historic buildings

Some of Sydney’s most interesting buildings will be open to the public in early November, as part of the Sydney Open 2019 program, organised by Sydney Living Museums. From an inner-city Masonic lodge to a former tea warehouse and the magnificent Great Synagogue, the weekend event will give architecture and interior design lovers unprecedented access to over […]

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Bedrooms The Block

The Block 2019: guest bedroom 2 All Stars reveals

We’re currently experiencing a cable outage at Interiors Addict HQ! In short, some live wires came crashing down across the road outside in Friday night’s storms and although we’re nearly back to normal, we couldn’t tune into The Block last night! So, today’s write-up comes courtesy of our friends at The Block Shop! And as […]

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Design Furniture Interviews Shopping

Upholstery trends 2019: Upcycling, texture & more!

An interior staple, enthusiasm for upholstery has continued to grow since the 17thcentury when people began to cushion chairs. And while interior trends change, upholstery remains a constant which is why we caught up with custom upholsterer Kerri Hollingsworth from an.ti.quate to give us the lowdown on the top upholstery trends for 2019. Upcycling “We […]

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Home styling trends 2019: Our favourite mustard finds!

It’s an unlikely hue to claim top-dog status but suddenly it seems like mustard is everywhere! A fabulous complement to black and white schemes it also looks rather excellent paired with tan leather and it makes indoor greenery look even lusher. From cushions to bed linen, upholstery and vases the colour is surprisingly versatile which makes […]

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Bathrooms The Block

The Block 2019: main bathroom reveals

So, last week I asked if you thought it was okay to share when I didn’t like stuff in The Block room reveals (because it makes me feel mean and negative!) and you overwhelmingly said yes! But to take the emotion out of it, I’m just listing what I do and don’t like for each […]

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Bedrooms The Block

The Block 2019: Master bedroom reveals

I gotta say, I wasn’t mad about any of the rooms this week. None were bad at all, I was just underwhelmed in general. And there were a lot of items in them that I out and out hated! Thank goodness Mitch and Mark at least shook things up by being brave with the floorplan change. I suspect […]

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Bedrooms Designers Homewares Interviews

Green the hero of AURA Home’s new spring 2019 range

Possibly its best collection yet, the 2019 spring/summer offering from AURA Home is an elegantly subdued mix of down to earth fabrics and beautifully muted colours. And while there’s vintage greys, stonewashed blues, lilac, classic white and blush tones, it’s the green that really stands out for us – from subtle limestone to rich olive […]

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Bathrooms Design Shopping

Australian bathroom trends: August 2019 edition

From large format concrete-look porcelain panels to a statement-making solid bronze basin and new toilet perfect for compact spaces, this month has seen plenty of fabulous new bathroom products hit the market. These are our top picks. Agape Memory collection: Available locally at Artedomus, this collection draws on traditional shapes but reimagines them in a […]

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The Block

The Block 2019: formal living room reveals

It was an important space on last night’s Block room reveals: the formal living. Up front, I have to say I don’t think the following images do the rooms justice as they certainly looked a lot better on TV than they do in the photographs. These things can be so hard to capture sometimes! But […]

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Interiors Addict

Front doors: The latest trends for 2019

When it comes to kerbside appeal, there’s no denying the appeal of a stylish front door – particularly when it comes to first impressions. Not only can it set the tone for your home’s interior style (a sneak peek so to speak) but it’s one of the most easily improved aspects of a property’s façade. […]

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Bathrooms The Block

The Block 2019: week 2 ensuite bathroom reveals

As someone who has just made all the final selections for my own (main) bathroom reno, starting soon, I watched these Block reveals extra closely and let’s just say I felt pretty good about my decisions after the judging! I don’t want to be mean but boy, that real estate agent (and trained tiler) Jesse […]

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Bedrooms The Block

The Block 2019: week 1 guest bedroom reveals

I’m so excited for another season of The Block and to bring you our regular room reveal posts again! As usual, week one was a bit of a mess, with a lot of unfinished rooms, but those poor couples certainly got thrown in at the deep end! Read on to see what they managed in […]

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Architecture Design Designers

2019 Houses Awards: Winners include a farm & tiny unit!

The latest architecture and interior design awards to be handed down, the 2019 Houses Awards feature an array of phenomenal Australian talent across a variety of projects including a Daylesford farm, a converted inner-Sydney power station and a super compact Hobart apartment. With many categories, we’ve selected a few of our favourite projects for you […]

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The Block

The Block 2019: Newlyweds & gay grandads to star!

Hitting screens on Sunday 4 August, for its 15th (wow!) season, The Block 2019 looks set to be an interesting one. The competition will play out at St Kilda’s Oslo Hotel, a former backpacker’s hostel and the oldest and largest Block ever since the show’s inception. Built from gold rush money in 1856, the site […]

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Interiors Addict

Experts share interior trend predictions for 2019

Sponsored by AGHA Melbourne Gift Fair We all want to know what’s going to be on trend in homewares over the next 12 months so I spoke to a retail store owner, an interior designer and an interior decorator for their predictions. Recently returned to her Hobart gift and homewares store from the design fairs […]