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Roxy Jacenko’s new house: a kitchen to die for!

When your life’s as crazy as Roxy Jacenko’s, it’s perhaps no surprise the PR queen likes things to be calm and minimal at home, and the renovation of her new Vaucluse mansion, which her family recently moved into, is a case study in clean lines and elegant touches. And how about this kitchen?! We recently […]

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Expert Tips Styling

The new it plant + how to style with houseplants

Houseplants have become as much a decorating accessory as cushions and art! We spoke to a stylist and a plant expert for their take on styling with them (and keeping them alive!). “These days, we are so spoiled for choice. You can select from lots of different types and varieties of indoor plants, coming in […]

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Architecture Design Interviews

Tiny house Sydney: ultra modern and ultra small!

With its origins in sustainability and the simple living movement, the tiny house trend has been bubbling along for a while now and this latest one, located in the Blue Mountains just outside of Sydney, is a real treat. Sitting on 16 acres, the house is only 2.5 metres wide but what it lacks in […]

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Design Designers

Greg Natale’s new book is pure (patterned) house envy

You could say it’s become his design signature so it makes sense that interior design virtuoso Greg Natale’s latest book is all about pattern. The 256-page tome, The Patterned Interior, illustrates the power of pattern in design by taking readers inside a swathe of stunning homes he’s designed. I for one have serious interiors envy […]

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House Rules Kitchens RENO ADDICT

Aussie kitchen brand launches on new House Rules season

With the Australian appetite for renovating at an all-time high, new kitchen and laundry brand Kinsman is hoping to compete for a share of the renovation dollar. And to mark its entry into the market (there are currently 30 showrooms being rolled out in Good Guys stores in NSW, VIC, QLD and the ACT), the […]

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Bathrooms House Tours Kitchens

House tour: Penthouses shine in Melbourne’s South Yarra

With million dollar views and gorgeous interiors by renowned interior design firm Hassell, the Yarra House fully furnished penthouses in Melbourne’s exclusive South Yarra are next level. The latest project from developer Michael Yates, the Yarra House development boasts some pretty spectacular views. Depending on your location within it, outlooks include never-to-be-built-out views to the […]

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Outdoor & Exteriors RENO ADDICT

How much to spend on a pre-sale house makeover

Number crunching is one of the less exciting parts of renovating – but unfortunately it’s also one of the most important. Whether you are turning over an investment property or renovating your home as a long-term nest for your family, it makes sense to know you are not overcapitalising and the money you are spending […]

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DIY RENO ADDICT

Your guide to getting the best energy deal when moving house

There’s nothing like moving to a new home. Fresh surroundings, new décor, new neighbours, removalist trucks, endless cleaning, boxes upon boxes … come to think of it, moving can be kind of stressful. And by kind of stressful, I mean really stressful. And by really stressful I mean wide awake making to-do lists at 3am […]

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Designers Expert Tips

Shaynna Blaze talks window fashions from Selling Houses Australia

Sponsored by Luxaflex Window Fashions. The LifeStyle Channel’s hit series Selling Houses Australia, has wrapped its seventh and biggest season yet and is already gearing up for another! Interior designer Shaynna Blaze provided practical advice for Australians navigating their way through the real estate market, from a million dollar waterfront mansion, a historic country pub and […]

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Bedrooms House Tours The Block

Get the look: the Block Glasshouse master bedroom room reveals

Surely I wasn’t the only one surprised about last night’s room reveal winner, eh? It was another week of double room reveals for the Blockheads and I liked what I saw. Get Michael and Carlene’s look (above): Artwork, Tom Dixon short pendant, Tom Dixon tall pendant, hallway prints. Michael and Carlene really lifted their styling game […]

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Bathrooms The Block

Get the look: The Block Glasshouse main bathroom reveals that wowed the judges

It was a pretty big call to have the main bathrooms done so early in the series and to be honest I was a little concerned after an unfinished room last week. But boy, the Blockheads didn’t disappoint! All their main bathrooms were stunning! Let’s start with Michael and Carlene’s main bathroom. How amazing are […]

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Design Interviews Kids Rooms Styling

Botanical bedroom for a nature-loving tween

When it comes to children’s interiors, it’s not often that we see something completely fresh. Home to a nature-obsessed nine-year-old, the space was originally supposed to have a tropical vibe but ended up becoming something far more inspiring. Aside from its lovely whimsical feel, I love how gender neutral the space is too. “Originally, I […]

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Expert Tips Outdoor & Exteriors RENO ADDICT

How to pick the right exterior colour for your home

By Naomi Findlay Have you ever walked past a house and thought, “what were they thinking when they chose that colour?!”. Your design taste is on show before anyone even steps foot inside your house; it begins on the kerbside. Inside, you have the freedom to express your personality and creativity in each and every […]

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Interviews Kids Rooms Styling

Meet the design-savvy grandmother with 46k Insta followers!

After moving into a new home in 2015, Perth’s Jen Farr relished the opportunity to create her ultimate pad, and built a significant Instagram following as a result. “I had never built before so it was a dream come true to be able to do a custom design to suit us and to choose all […]

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Designers Interviews Kids Rooms

Interior designer creates mini version of her own home!

Many of you may be familiar with Maven Dolls, the whimsical French-ragdoll-inspired handmade dolls that have amassed what can only be described as a cult Insta-following since their launch almost three years ago. Created by interior architect and designer Lee Talbot, many fans follow Lee’s feed to see the latest from her family and gorgeous home too. […]

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Bedrooms Designers Homewares Kids Rooms

Six local brands form The Little Pop Up Shop

What do Sprout and Sparrow, Hello Little Birdie, Homely Creatures, Cream Empire, Sienna Baby and Tutu Du Monde have in common? Well apart from holding super-cute brand names, they have come together to provide you with a boutique collection of kidswear, décor and Nordic interiors. Known collaboratively as The Little Pop Up Shop, it was […]

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Art Furniture Homewares

Online shopping fix: Seventh Lane Textiles & Homewares

While Ashlee Farrell is busy designing beautiful and colourful cushions and wall prints, her boyfriend Kal, is lovingly handcrafting unique reclaimed tables refurbished from old pallets. Together, their designs form Seventh Lane Textiles & Homewares, a business Ashlee has always dreamed of owning.“Ever since I was a little girl, I always loved decorating. While both […]

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Before & Afters Designers DIY Interiors Addict Interviews Real Renos RENO ADDICT

How to do a stylish coastal kitchen makeover for just $500!

When British ex-pat Keeley Menz purchased her home an hour south of Perth last year, she loved everything about it except for the kitchen. “It is a beautiful home, but the original kitchen just wasn’t my style as it was too dark and brown. My first instinct was to paint the walls but I felt […]