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Scott Cam’s Block art gallery hallway and papered powder room

With its view from front to back and old to new, Scott’s hallway sums up his eclectic home, with roots in the past but every modern option. Past the custom-made “Tools down” welcome mat and restored Playola player in a sunlit alcove down then the stunning Anna Blatman wallpapered powder room, the porta-timber-accented hall with […]

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Foodie Friday: Pear, chocolate & hazelnut tart

Bake this pear, chocolate & hazelnut tart for your next dinner party to send the guests home happy. This recipe uses RICO pears to bring a juicy edge to the delicious chocolate tart.

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Mrs Tablescape’s new art-inspired store is bringing joy to Sydney

A new concept store has opened its doors to Sydney art lovers, interior design enthusiasts and home entertaining aficionados alike, as the trend for lushly laden tables continues. More than just a shop for stunning handmade tablewares, the Mrs Tablescape store in Sydney’s eastern suburbs is an interactive gallery of objets d’art: whimsical, practical, and […]

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Artist Mia Oatley’s curated online exhibitions of mini paintings

Well known artist Mia Oatley has branched into curating exhibitions in an innovative new way. The Petite Collection features collections of small, affordable original work from a selection of Australia’s most exciting artists, both emerging and established, exhibited online.  “Our first three exhibitions have been a fantastic experience for me! They started as an experiment […]

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Interior designer does clever partial-reno on her own family home

When interior designer Liz Hayward purchased this Sydney home five years ago, she had a long-term plan in mind. “This is our forever home but we’ve only done a partial renovation so far. We’ve been making changes in bite-sized chunks,” says Liz of the circa 1921 Roseville home that she shares with her husband and […]

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New spring group art show + win one of two prints

Interiors Assembly’s inaugural group art show In Full Bloom just launched and we’re giving you the chance to win one of two gorgeous prints. More than 50 original artworks have gone on sale online and are available to view at the gallery in Torquay, Melbourne. Highlights include eight new original works by Interiors Addict favourite […]

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An architect’s Melbourne apartment reno & expert advice

Nestled inside a mid-century Melbourne apartment block, this home was given a sensitive restoration recently with architect Bonnie Mills at the helm. Home to Bonnie, her partner Ashley Raggett, toddler Sonny Raggett and the family dog Teddy, the home combines natural stone, terrazzo and walnut timber in a nod to the apartment’s heritage. “The whole […]

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Gallery-like spaces star in Sydney’s artist’s family home reno

Renovated over an eight-year period, this Sydney family home, which backs onto beautiful bushland, was originally built in the 1970s. Purchased by artist Daniela Minns and her husband in 2014, the couple worked on the Lindfield house in three stages – first up they landscaped the garden, then they updated the exterior of the house […]

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Self-taught artist celebrates thirty years in the biz!

“Because I never learnt formally, I have no rules. I taught myself and each work leads to the next; I have a loose plan when I start a new canvas but I don’t draw it out first. It’s like an adventure!” says Melbourne artist Anna Blatman who did stints as a receptionist, manicurist and waitress […]

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Seasonal styling on a budget: 20 Kmart homewares under $20

Our intern Jekyll Chau, picks 20 homewares at $20 or under from Kmart. 1. Teal Tiered Vase – $12 2. Rectangle Braid Rope Basket – $15 3. Maya Reversible Quilt Cover Set – Queen Bed– $20 4. Siciliy Curtain – $15 5. Starfish Framed Print – $17 6. Rupert Throw – Pink – $11 7. […]

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Our pick of the new affordable art at The Block Shop

If there’s one thing we get asked a LOT, it’s where to buy affordable art. And we mean the kind of affordable that’s not so cheap and mass produced that it’ll be everywhere! And one of the best ways to buy affordable art and also support local talent is to buy prints! The Block Shop […]

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Laid back luxury Melbourne apartments for renters only

Home Southbank, a build-to-rent (BTR) apartment community in Melbourne, has recently opened its doors. The vision of award-winning architectural firm Bates Smart in collaboration with Home’s in-house design team, local makers and creators, including stylist Ruth Welsby, contributed too. With over 1500 square metres of communal spaces throughout the building, the aesthetic goal is ‘laid back Australian luxury’. It features 403 one, […]

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Treehouse living: the future of post-Covid apartment blocks?

Apartments in the aptly named Treehouse at Midtown MacPark will soon be launched to market, offering a mixture of studios, one bedroom-apartments, as well as two and three-bedroom apartments to suit families. The building, located in the sustainable new community in Macquarie Park, may just be the future of the apartment lifestyle in a post-Covid […]

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Catherine Martin’s new carpets are as stunning as her film sets

After the runaway success of her two rug collections, Designer Rugs presents the first Axminster carpet collection from Oscar winner Catherine Martin – Majorelle. An eclectic collection of premium carpet designs, Majorelle is inspired by her love of tropical flora and fauna whilst drawing on influences from Middle Eastern design. The film, stage and interior […]

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Before & after: Luxury Sydney apartments go from drab to fab

As regular readers know, we love a good before and after around here and the latest one to hit our inbox is a series of spaces overhauled by furniture retailer BROSA. The brand has redesigned two luxury accommodation spaces in Sydney – a cosy, one-bedroom pad in Darlinghurst and a three-bedroom sky loft that features […]

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Neale Whitaker’s latest tips on the art of apartment living

With Australian property prices still sky-high, many of us have abandoned the quarter-acre dream in favour of apartment living. And when it comes to the art of apartment living, interior designer, media personality and Interiors Addict fave Neale Whitaker has lots of fabulous, practical advice. From creating discrete zones to selecting supersized furniture and artwork […]

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When cost of living increases put your reno in jeopardy, be smart

With a piping hot property market over the last two years, you may have bought the imperfect house in the perfect location with plans to renovate and transform it into your dream home. However you may now find yourself reconsidering your plans as the cost of living and interest rates rise. Rather than cancel your plans, […]

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Brisbane artist creates unique metallic map prints

A trip to San Francisco proved a turning point for former landscape architect turned artist Kylie Harber. “What a magical city. Those endless hills. That breathtaking orange bridge. The charming row houses. When I couldn’t find the perfect art print of the city I left my heart in, I drew my own, and other cities […]