By Naomi Findlay One of the biggest questions I get asked from soon-to-be-renovators is how do you make your home feel cohesive without being boring? Well, you don’t have to press copy and paste on every room in the house – be creative, be fun and add personality to each space. But that doesn’t mean […]
Search: “2019”
We found 730 results for your search.
Testament to our homes being an extension of our personal style, global online apparel giant ASOS has just entered the home space (like many fashion brands before it) with an interesting array of on-trend pieces priced from just $20. With exclusive prints created by the ASOS in-house design team, the range titled ASOS SUPPLY includes […]
When it comes to hassle free upcycling, there’s no doubt that Annie Sloan’s chalk paints have been the go-to for DIY enthusiasts for many years. But that may be set to change with the arrival of American newcomer Jolie Paint. The product is water-based, non-toxic and quick-drying and in most cases you can apply the […]
It’s not something we tend to think much about but a beautiful door can be just the finishing touch a room needs say Scandi interior decorator and renovators Nat Wheeler and Kristy Sadlier, of Norsu Interiors. “You should be able to tell a lot about a space by its doors. They’re the first thing you […]
Categories
Foodie Friday: Frozen tiramisu
Bypass the heatwave with this beat-the-heat, no-cook dessert from Williams Sonoma. Made with ice cream in place of mascarpone cheese, and assembled in individual moulds to fit into the freezer easily, this twist on the classic Italian dessert is perfect for dinner parties as well as nights in on the sofa. Ingredients 250 ml vanilla […]
Luxury developer GURNER has just revealed plans for its impending St Moritz development in Melbourne and if the first-look is anything to go by, it’s set to be rather phenomenal. With an average price point of roughly $3.5 million dollars, the St Kilda project is being designed by architect Fender Katsalidis (together with Koichi Takada […]
Sponsored by Reed Gift Fairs With the pervasiveness of online shopping, there’s no denying that traditional retailers must find new and innovative ways to lure customers back into bricks and mortar stores. And it’s something that the team at Reed Gift Fairs will cover at the upcoming Reed Gift Fairs Sydney February event, from 23-27 […]
If you and I were to play a game of word association and I said ‘coastal interior’ I’m fairly positive your first response would be ‘white!’ Am I right? When it comes to beachside styling, white has always reigned but that’s set to change according to Perth interior stylist Alex Carter of Harlow & Willow […]
The creative tools are never too far away for illustrator Kerrie Hess who let us take a peek inside her chic home office recently; an ultra-feminine, largely monochrome space that is punctuated with flashes of dusty pink. “I have been working from this office for about two and a half years and I honestly still […]
While he now calls the US home, celebrated Aussie chef Curtis Stone was back on home soil recently meeting beef farmers all over Western Australia, on behalf of Australian Beef. “My trip back was nothing short of amazing. The people and the produce inspired me to create easy and delicious beef dishes that acknowledge and […]
Renovation expert (and Interiors Addict fave) Naomi Findlay has renovated a whopping 114 properties and is also the creator of the free renovation app, Rapid Reno Mate, which this month is giving away $7,000 in prizes to renovators. The renovation expert and internationally renowned property stylist created the app to help renovators streamline the renovation […]
Sponsored by iscd (International School of Colour and Design) Melbourne’s Jessica Farfan ran her own hair and beauty salon for 15 years before pursuing an interior design career at the age of 38, kickstarting it with a course at iscd while caring for her young family. “It was an unnerving decision to make, but it […]
Located in Port Melbourne, and attached to the rear of an existing heritage home, this light-filled extension was designed for a young family of five with the help of interior stylist Mel Sherwell of Soul Shapes Lifestyle Interiors. “The area is extremely popular for the dual lifestyle on offer given it’s just minutes from both […]
While Bree McDonald is a successful corporate graphic designer by day, at night she moonlights as a talented artist and print creator. One of Jen’s latest finds, we caught up with her to get the skinny on her latest side project – a collection of monochrome, minimalist one-line illustrations that we think are super chic. […]
Categories
Foodie Friday: Vietnamese lamb pho
Our love affair with Vietnamese pho continues and this recipe features a distinctly Australian spin on the dish courtesy of Australian Lamb. Rather paradoxically, research has also found that eating spicy food can help you cool down in the heat. Essentially chilli triggers an immediate response from the thermoregulatory system making your body sweat, which […]
After a decade of living in this Melbourne character home, its owners Maria and Troy McGlone decided it was time to renovate to suit the demands of their growing family. The ultimate aim was to make the home more suitable during their kids’ teenage years and beyond and the result is a stunning architectural space […]
With the world currently in the throes of a Marie Kondo inspired mass tidy up (thanks Netflix!), we thought it was time to reveal our favourite storage options. From wall hooks to hanging rails, toy storage and stylish yet functional baskets, these amazing buys will help you kick off 2019 with an organised home. Willow […]
Half of Australia is currently on a tidying mission thanks to Marie Kondo’s new Netflix doco, as well as the usual January urge to clear out and get organised. But with the kids about to go back to school, how can we ensure all that hard work isn’t ruined when backpacks, paperwork and sports kits […]