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Australian kitchen trends: Spring 2020 edition

In kitchen news this spring, iconic laminate brand Formica adds 30 new on-trend finishes to its line-up (can you believe the company launched in 1912?), while Caesarstone moves to the dark side with a textured, matte black stone. Caesarstone Piatto Black: The black kitchen trend seems set to endure if the latest from Caesarstone is […]

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The Block 2020 guest en suite reveals

Jimmy and Tam won for the second week in a row last night. Impressive stuff! And I have to agree their 1950s bathroom (below) was the best. Let’s recap what everyone did and what the judges said, plus where to buy our favourite pieces. Harry and Tash | 1920s house | 21.5/30 | Last place […]

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Australian kitchen dimensions: standard sizes for every last detail

When renovating your kitchen, working towards the standard Australian dimensions is a great idea for optimum ergonomics and functionality. Sydney interior designer and colour consultant Martina Hayes, shares this expert guide to the optimal kitchen design measurements. Benchtop Height: Standard benchtop height is 900mm. However, depending on your stature it can range from 850mm to […]

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Australian kitchen trends: Autumn 2020 edition

From open shelving (perfect for styling up a shelfie), to a stunning coral hued stone and Gaggenau’s new high-tech oven, Autumn kitchen pickings are looking pretty inspiring indeed. Fibonacci Stone latest: Fibonacci Stone has released four gorgeous new designs. ‘Bloc’ has a grainy grey and black-fleck base (anchored by light to mid-grey Carrera marble chips), […]

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Adding character to a kitchen: steal Georgia’s style

It can be hard to add character to a brand new kitchen but Melbourne interior designer Georgia Ezra makes it look easy in this stunning space. A love of Mediterranean style and a predilection for handmade and natural finishes were the inspiration for her family home. An historic building, untouched for decades, gave Georgia the […]

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Australian bathroom trends: February 2020 edition

January was a bit slow on the bathroom front, but this month sees an array of fabulous new products to tempt. From a new bespoke vanity line, to the latest bathroom trend predictions, there’s plenty of interest in our latest round-up. Timberline McLaren vanity: Exclusive to Beaumont Tiles, this new bespoke vanity range is completely customisable, right down […]

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Australian kitchen trends: Summer 2019 edition

When it comes to kitchens, summer seems to be the season of the surface. There’s a new marble-look finish from Caesarstone, five new colours from Laminex, new glass splash backs and a collaboration that makes pairing your kitchen bench top and paint colours even easier. Stegbar splash backs: Stegbar has collaborated with interior designer and trend forecaster […]

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Australian kitchen trends: Spring 2019 edition

From a variety of Smeg newbies (a fun Mickey Mouse fridge and new high-tech dishwasher), to a new speed oven and the dark kitchen trend, Spring is proving an interesting season for kitchens. Smeg: The special edition Smeg Mickey fridge was released in the UK a little while back but Aussie Disney fans can now […]

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Real reno: Sunday Collector’s updated 60’s beachy abode

When Sunday Collector stylist Briar Stanley spotted this 1960’s brick and tile home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches she saw its potential and put an offer in immediately. Recognising the home had great bones and a workable layout, Briar imagined opening up the spaces and updating the finishes, a process that ensued about a year later. […]

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Before & after: Stylist’s moody monochrome cottage reno

Located in an industrial suburb of Newcastle, interior stylist, author and educator Tim Neve recently updated his nineties era cottage with a mix of industrial, bohemian, vintage and masculine elements. “The home was purchased around six years ago and started out as a cute little two-bedroom cottage. The facade was classic weatherboard so always appeared […]

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Before & after: Country kitchen gets classic makeover

Located in Orange NSW, this kitchen renovation was completed just prior to last Christmas when the project’s interior designer Christine Ghrayche, of One X One Interiors, handed it over to her excited clients. “The brief for this project was all about functionality. Prior to the renovation, the kitchen was small and pokey, and simply didn’t provide […]

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Australian kitchen trends: Summer 2018 edition

From LG’s new matte black range to Smeg’s new white appliances and fabulous wine cellars, there’s plenty to love in our latest round-up of kitchen finds. LG Matte Black appliance range: With matte black a solid trend at present, LG has released a range of complementary on-trend appliances. The range includes a microwave, dishwasher and fridge […]

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All the details from The Block 2018 challenge kitchen

It won them first place and major adulation from the judges during the final reveal on The Block last week and we suspect it may have piqued your interest too. The Block judge Neale Whitaker was particularly taken with Hans and Courtney’s kitchen calling it their best work on the series. “It’s sensational! It’s a […]

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The Block 2018 last reveal: Challenge rooms

Last night saw the final reveal of The Block for 2018 and this time it was the challenge rooms. The standout space for me was Courtney and Hans’ kitchen. After walking through the butler’s pantry, Neale said he had “extreme kitchen envy” and I certainly did too! 1st: COURTNEY AND HANS Score: 29/30 Courtney and […]

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The Block room reveals 2018: kitchen week!

1st KERRIE AND SPENCE 30/30 Kerrie and Spence wowed the judges with their perfect score kitchen, tricked up to the nines with with top-of-the-range Gaggenau appliances, a hidden rangehood, Sub Zero fridges, and a very impressive butler’s pantry. I thought it was a great space but would it have scored so highly without those appliances they […]

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Inside the chic but thrifty norsuHOME renovation

If you’re a fan of this blog you’re no doubt aware of norsu interiors –  the Melbourne based retail and online purveyors of stylish Scandinavian art and homewares started by Nat Wheeler and Kristy Sadlier. It’s a familiar story (virtually a trope!) but Nat and Kristy met at mother’s group, left their corporate careers behind […]

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Marble interiors: David Hicks dishes on statement stone

While marble has been trending for what feels like years now, it’s mostly been limited to subtle grey and white iterations. But it’s a look that seems to be evolving as lately I’ve noticed a more daring aesthetic has taken flight that, while not new, certainly feels fresh on Australian shores. “The marble trend has […]

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VIDEO: Jen Bishop takes you on a tour of her kitchen

It’s been a few months since we finished our kitchen and I’m still completely in love! We have added a few things, like navy linen blinds, and my next project will be to add a bit more colour and a few more styling elements (that’s for another post!) because it still looks a little too […]