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New Australian-made environmentally friendly furniture brand

With consumers increasingly concerned about their eco-footprint it makes sense that we’re seeing more and more enviro-focussed interiors companies arise. And the latest one to enter the market is the furniture maker E9 Design which has just opened its first showroom in Sydney’s Alexandria. “I wanted to create a furniture company and manufacturing process where […]

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5 easy tips to keep your air conditioning costs down

The winter chill and rising energy costs are hitting Australians simultaneously. While homeowners research alternative energy providers to minimise their spending this season, Kyle Rafter of Fujitsu General, offers some advice for those with an existing air conditioning system to help minimise energy consumption and maximise comfort. Keep the air conditioning unit clean Dust and […]

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The latest kitchen trends from EuroCucina in Milan

The only major kitchen trade show in Europe (and arguably the most important global kitchen industry event), EuroCucina takes place in Milan every two years (Covid aside!) and is a great place to seek out the latest trends. With a front row seat, Winning Appliances’ group design manager Kate McGlone was at this year’s event […]

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Australian bathroom trends: New Zuster vanities and more!

From no-touch COVID-safe tapware dubbed ‘wellness tech,’ to stylish new Australian designed ranges from Zuster and Alisa and Lysandra, there’s plenty of fabulous news on the bathroom front this winter. Reece: Coming in August, Reece is releasing two on-trend bathroom furniture collections from leading local design talent. The Issy by Zuster Cloud Collection combines beautiful […]

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Design of new co-working space is an interiors addict’s dream

Located in the heart of the Sydney CBD’s financial hub, The Bureau is a set of 16 new private and fully-furnished offices with a modern aesthetic and luxurious interiors. The offices, designed by Natashia Steed from Kingsmede, are centred around a lavish business lounge, informal meeting areas, quiet rooms, and impressive meeting and board rooms […]

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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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Riverfront smart home wins Australian house of the year 2022

JW Constructions has won the coveted Australian Home of the Year at the 2022 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards, for a skillfully designed Queensland home that reveals open-plan living at its best.  The stunning river frontage home in Noosa has been designed to take full advantage of its spectacular location. Inspired by Brazilian modernism, the house […]

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10 things we’re loving at sustainable, affordable B2C Furniture

With a range made out of hardwood, Australian online store B2C has a unique offering within the local furniture scene. Sustainable and affordable, the brand has showrooms in Sydney and Melbourne but services Australia-wide through its website. “Furniture that doesn’t cost the earth, nor cost the earth its survival,” is the company mantra. Myer Single […]

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Concrete and terrazzo star in Highgrove Bathrooms’ latest

Sponsored by Highgrove Bathrooms Always great at taking a trend and bringing it to the residential bathroom market at an affordable price while not compromising on quality, we’re really impressed with the latest new products at Highgrove Bathrooms. Concrete, like rattan perhaps, is one of those trends everyone said was a fad and years later […]

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The 2022 bathroom: innovative, water efficient & nature inspired

This year, the focus for the bathroom, more than any other room in the home, will incorporate the key trends of wellness and self-care, with an emphasis on the importance of creating harmony. Choosing less and better quality items that last and provide comfort above all else will be the priority. Size does play a […]

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This International Women’s Day our faves share their best advice

What better day to look to our favourite females in the design, renovation and home industries for inspiration and advice? This International Women’s Day, we’re delighted to shine a light on some incredible ladies who are sharing their best advice for success in 2022. I guarantee you multiple golden nuggets of wisdom from this post […]

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The granny chic kitchen: a nostalgic new trend for 2022

By Kate McGlone The ‘Granny Chic’ or ‘Grandmillennial’ trend is all the rage right now. Everyone is talking about it, as we see shoppers look beyond the much-loved styles that defined the 2010s. It is an expression of personality and has become more prevalent over the past two years. Individuals have been spending more time […]

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Brass and marble still trending plus more of the latest bathroom looks

Perhaps proving their classic status, brass and marble continue to feature in the latest bathroom collections. From Greg Natale‘s statement marble creations to a brass range that features designed-to-match tapware, door hardware and bathroom accessories, there’s much to love about the latest in bathrooms. Greg Natale X Teranova: Colour and pattern abounds in Greg Natale’s […]

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Interior designer Greg Natale celebrates 20 years in the business

“I was one of those lucky kids that knew what I wanted to be from a young age and I decided I wanted to be an interior designer at the age of 10,” says interior designer Greg Natale who celebrated an incredible 20 years in the business at the end of last year. And with […]

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You can now invest in fast-growing tech paint brand Tint

Fast-growing Australian online paint brand Tint has recorded $5 million in annual sales this year and now you could invest in the business through its new crowdfunding campaign. Their fresh and modern take on paint has already garnered the backing of notable investors Ben Gray, co-founder of BGH Capital; Leigh Jasper and Rob Phillpot, co-founders […]

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Sarah Ellison’s latest collab features stunning coloured glass lighting

Looking as if mined from the earth, this gorgeous new lighting collection is in fact made from hand blown glass. A collaboration between the talented furniture designer (and ex Real Living magazine staffer) Sarah Ellison and the celebrated lighting designer Alex Fitzpatrick from ADesignStudio, the three-piece range is called ALCHEMY. With its textured, organic aesthetic, […]

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Popular New York paint brand launches in Australia

Founded in New York in 1883, the leading US paint brand Benjamin Moore has just arrived in Australia and with more than 3,500 colours to choose from, the range has something for every taste and interior style. “Benjamin Moore recognises Australia’s passion for renovation and is excited to provide homeowners, interior decorators and painters with […]

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The kitchen trends from The Block 2021 and how to steal them

The Block 2021 has sadly ended for another season! Beyond the drama, the show remains an ongoing source of inspiration for our homes and we saw trends that will no doubt be on many people’s minds as they look to renovate over the next few months. From Ronnie and Georgia’s hard-to-dislike neutral palette with stylish […]