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Win VIP tickets to next week’s Affordable Art Fair Sydney

Following a successful launch in Melbourne in 2019 with $1.8 million worth of sales, the world’s biggest art fair organiser Affordable Art Fair is set to make its debut in Sydney from 2-to-5 June 2022. Showcasing 35 Australian and international galleries, the event will feature thousands of artworks from both emerging and established artists in […]

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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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Sydney Harbour apartment reno takes in the glistening view

Purchased by Sydney interior designer Alex Morrison and her partner in 2019, this Darling Point apartment was ripe for renovation despite its show-stopping harbour views. “I first saw the apartment in 2019 and was completely captivated with the location and the potential the space offered. We felt like we’d found a space that we could […]

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10 things we’re loving: from Kmart’s online exclusives

This week’s instalment of 10 things we’re loving highlights some of the larger home items Kmart is now offering not in store, but from the comfort of your own home via their relatively new Online Exclusives range. Everything from white goods to sofas and beds can now be found at the click of a button. Bobble rug: […]

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Buy original art online this weekend and help flood victims

This weekend, you have the opportunity to purchase one of over 500 pieces of donated art for a great cause. The online campaign #ArtForFloods is giving 100% of its proceeds to charity in support of Australian flood victims. 425 artists from around the country have donated an estimated $250,000 worth of art to #ArtForFloods, an […]

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Black kitchen inspired by Paris adds charm to Bondi apartment

Last week saw interior designer Nickolas Gurtler declare the all-white kitchen dead and today’s kitchen provides further proof. Located in Sydney’s North Bondi and designed by Bondi Kitchens, it’s nestled inside a sun-drenched Art Deco apartment and services a young family of four. “The client wanted a warm, welcoming kitchen that oozed charm. We drew […]

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Make 2022 the year you bring back some glam to your dinner parties

7 tablescaping trends predicted to pop up everywhere in 2022  A new year requires a total reset and the dining table is the perfect place to start your design overhaul. But why make over your table instead of your bedroom, one might ask? “With a table you have many objects and colours to be creative […]

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How to refresh your bathroom without starting from scratch

Recent data suggests there was a significant surge in renovation expenditure throughout 2021, with medium sized renovation projects such as kitchens and bathrooms anticipated to continue to grow well in 2022. A bathroom plays a vital role in your daily life, therefore it’s important that it’s functional but that doesn’t mean you should compromise on […]

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Limited edition affordable Australian themed art prints

The Channel 9 lifestyle host, interior stylist and former Block contestant Carlene Duffy, has teamed up with the Gold Coast-based Left Bank Art Group to produce a series of limited edition prints that capture some of Australia’s most iconic spots. Titled ‘Feels Like Home,’ the collection was painted by the Left Bank-signed artist Dylan Cooper, […]

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Greenhouse Interiors’ new art embellished homewares

The latest art embellished home and lifestyle range from Greenhouse Interiors, Bloom SS22, has dropped and it’s quite the beauty. Featuring collaborations with Australian artists Kate Owen, Belynda Henry and Jade Fisher, the collection is all about embracing the warm glow of summer and we like its sunny feel a lot. “There’s a certain feeling […]

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Step inside Carrie Bradshaw’s New York City brownstone apartment

With the latest instalment of Sex and The City due for imminent release, Sarah Jessica Parker is opening up the doors to a recreation of Carrie Bradshaw’s iconic New York city brownstone apartment, in partnership with Airbnb and Warner Bros.  “The Carrie Bradshaw character is near and dear to my heart and revisiting her world […]

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Actor Portia De Rossi’s new favourite Australian artist

We’ve been fans of the talented Bendigo based abstract artist Marcia Priestly (of Bibi Ana + Co) for a while now, so we weren’t surprised to hear that she’d made headway in the US. Marcia was recently picked up by the actor (and wife of Ellen de Generes) Portia De Rossi, who is now representing her […]

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Sustainable design: An eco-friendly Hobart home with amazing views

“They wanted a house that connected them to the regional bush block context, that was as sustainable as possible and that was suitable for them to grow old in. They also wanted to be knocked out by the view in every room,” says architect Daniel Moore of Open Creative Studio, who designed this beautiful Hobart […]

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Original affordable art prints: Bespoke designs created in Melbourne

There’s no denying the art print scene has exploded over the last five years and while it’s largely been a great thing for interior lovers, it has sometimes felt like we are drowning in a sea of sameness. From horses to palm fronds, the art print scene can feel a bit homogenous which is why we […]

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If it’s good enough for Martha Stewart: Outer furniture arrives in Australia

Californian outdoor furniture company Outer is finally available in Australia! Outer’s sophisticated, durable and sustainable outdoor living products are well loved in the States, with famous fans including iconic homemaker Martha Stewart and electronic music duo The Chainsmokers. Well, if it’s good enough for Martha… Outer offers collections in wicker, teak and aluminium, all designed […]

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Home cleaning products that are good for the earth & look stylish too

The home cleaning scene has rapidly expanded of late with a range of cleaning products that are not only eco-conscious but look fabulous too. From ranges designed to eliminate single-use plastic to plant-based cleaning solutions made from Australian native oils, these are our top picks. Compagnie de Provence Fig of Provence liquid soap: Made from […]

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Statement taps & smart showers: latest Australian bathroom trends

From lovely encaustic-look tiles, inspired by the Mediterranean, to a fabulous collection of Kartell bathroom accessories, spring is shaping up to be an interesting season in the bathroom sphere. Milli: Landing this month, the Zato and Oria tap ware collections are the latest from Milli. Zato is designed and manufactured in Italy and the designs […]

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Melbourne artist’s new renovation full of statement black

Named after the structure that joins the home’s heritage front and modern extension, Colonnade House is the latest creation by the talented team at Melbourne architectural studio Splinter Society. Located in Malvern, the large family home features a gorgeous, black-painted heritage abode at the front with a striking, minimalist extension at the rear. “Where the […]