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The Block’s Scott Cam’s country kitchen: shop the look

Last night, the kitchen by Block host Scott Cam and his team was unveiled and it was really quite lovely! Did you like what you saw? We’ve rounded up our favourite items to buy if you’re inspired to shop the look! Drawing inspiration from country location, Scotty produced a standout kitchen which celebrates a modern farmhouse […]

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The Block Tree Change 2022: all important kitchen week!

It’s the traditional heart of the home, the space where families gather and where technology meets tradition. Welcome to the always exciting kitchen week! With a perfect score of 30 for the winners and even 24 out of 30 for last place, you can imagine it was a night of impressive rooms! Let’s see what […]

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How to give any home a sophisticated industrial vibe

An industrial look can suit more than just warehouse apartments. The trend continues to evolve with its modern and sophisticated edge. Often connected to exposed bricks, a peppering of wood and black features, creating a more industrial look in your home can create an enviable eclectic look and feel. Henley Design’s Dean Peatling shares his tips […]

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Australian kitchen trends: New cooktop combines induction & gas!

From a brand new style of engineered stone to a combined induction and gas cooktop, there are plenty of inspiring new products in the kitchen space this winter. Smartstone Ibrido: When it comes to engineered stone surfaces, there’s a new kid on the block in the shape of the new Smartstone Ibrido collection. With concerns […]

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The new house sale whose profits go to charity

Once again, brands and tradies have donated all the labour, land and materials for Henley and Villawood’s annual Good Friday Appeal house, and whoever buys this gorgeous new build will have the bonus feel good factor of knowing the proceeds go to The Royal Children’s Hospital. Now open for inspection, the spectacular Vogue 34 by […]

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Make a statement with your splashback: the main options

The kitchen is a major focal point in any home, and with countless design and style choices for you to make – from the cabinetry, benchtops to the appliances and fixtures, the splashback should not be forgotten. There is a bounty of colours and materials on offer for your splashback which can add a level […]

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The Block 2021: Kirsty and Jesse’s insanely good navy kitchen!

As always, The Block’s kitchen week was a great watch! I absolutely adored Kirsty and Jesse and Ronnie and Georgia’s, which came first and second. But Kirsty and Jesse absolutely deserved the win. Navy, brass and gingham wallpaper? You’re talking my language! Tanya and Vito’s mid century kitchen was so unique and quirky but it […]

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Interior designer works with heritage features on Hamptons makeover

While it’s hard to compete with the many charms of a heritage home, the ubiquitous jarrah floor can be a hard one to reconcile with contemporary interiors – mainly because it is usually so red. That particular conundrum formed part of the design process for the makeover of this 1940’s post-war house when it was renovated and […]

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Inside Sydney Swans co-captain’s stylish new duplex abode

Home to the co-caption of the Sydney Swans AFL team Luke Parker, and his partner Kate Lawrence, this new duplex build is situated in the city’s eastern suburbs. Developed by interior designer Kate and part-time property lover Luke, the couple reside in one duplex and lease the other one out. “We wanted the property to […]

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Jewel tones feature in light & bright new Sydney home

“The design brief was simple. We needed to create a light and open home that connects well to the outdoor spaces and was contemporary in its design,” says architect Adam Hobbs of Hobbs Jamieson of this gorgeous new build in the Sydney’s Willoughby. Home to a couple who receive frequent visitors (namely their children and […]

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New Melbourne hair salon: Arches, brass, luxe leather and more!

Located in Melbourne’s affluent, inner-city suburb of South Yarra, this salon was refurbished recently with interior designer Angela Neylon, of Joanne Green Landscape & Interior, at the helm. While the building had housed a salon for a very long time, the existing space was dated and dark when Peter Dunn of Frankie Salon engaged Angela […]

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Trendy and timeless: Designers share this year’s kitchen trends

Five respected designers have shared their thoughts on the ideas and inspirations currently shaping kitchen design across Australia this year. Whilst there may not be many surprises, it is reassuring to know your investment is on track to create a timeless design that future home buyers will love as much as you do.  Adele Bates – Adele […]

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Faking built-in joinery: how we used flatpack and VJ to create an amazing TV unit

I’ve shared our living room on here many times and I really love the space, but what people often ask me is: “but where’s the TV?” Well, there’s a reason I never showed the room from that particular angle because it was never ever quite right and I hate messy cables on show and the […]

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My new navy and gold laundry revealed: before and after

Our kitchen was the very first room we renovated in this house, almost four years ago. It was a case of “I’m not buying the house unless we can afford to do that right now,” because it was pretty gross! I still love the kitchen just as much today, but lurking behind its famous blue […]

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Australian kitchen, bathroom & laundry trends: December 2020

From a matte black toilet to fully assembled laundry units delivered Australia wide, there’s plenty of interesting news on the kitchen, bathroom and laundry front this month. Reece: The bathroom brand’s latest Australian bathroom report was delivered recently offering key insights into Aussie bathroom trends. ‘Hotel inspired’ style is still the favoured bathroom design trend […]

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Tired 40s house given colourful new lease on life by interior designer

Located on Sydney’s North Shore, this 1940’s family home was updated recently by interior designer Joanne Yeomans of Issy and H Creative who was engaged to overhaul three key spaces – the master bathroom, laundry, study and lounge. “My clients loved the charming Victorian architecture of their home, but despite its graceful ageing, the more […]

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Charlie Albone and Juliet Love share a first look at their new home

With two sons, it didn’t take long for Aussie landscape designer and TV host Charlie Albone and his interior stylist wife Juliet Love, to outgrow their two-bedroom home. After going on the real estate hunt, they eventually stumbled upon a two-storey beachside semi in Sydney’s eastern suburbs that was ripe for renovation. Despite falling for […]

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Australian kitchen, bathroom & laundry trends: November 2020

From UV-resistant outdoor benchtops, to bold statement baths and sinks, this month’s roundup explores several new ranges that might just inspire you to revamp your own kitchen or bathroom. Plus, we’ve included a bonus pick for your laundry: a very high-tech washer and dryer! Kitchen Caesarstone outdoor collection: This groundbreaking outdoor range from Ceaserstone is […]