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Stylist Steve Cordony’s stunning Rosedale Farm is on Airbnb!

Hundreds of thousands follow stylish Australian stylist Steve Cordony on Instagram, drooling over his picture perfect country property Rosedale Farm (I’ll admit I’m one of them and I’ve also been lucky enough to visit in person). And now, after years of hard work and renovation by Steve and partner Michael Booth, it can finally be […]

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Colourful locker business Mustard Made expands to Europe

After launching just four years ago, the upwards trajectory of homewares start-up Mustard Made continues apace with the brand having officially launched into Europe, its fourth global market. The creation of sisters Becca Stern and Jess Grey, Mustard Made has grown into a multi-million dollar global brand since its inception, and the brand has now […]

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Two in one week: The Block Tree Change reveals

Two rooms in one week! Far out, that wasn’t easy! But they were some big scores last night, including a 30 for the winners (if you include a gnome point). It was enough to give the Blockheads a bad case of nerves (Sharon and Ankur almost walked out on the show!), but once they got […]

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Monochrome & brass make for a stylish Brisbane home

Located in the Brisbane suburb of Bardon, this stylish family home was designed by interior designer Polina Radchenko. The new build features several large bedrooms, a rumpus, separate study, living, dining, kitchen and pool and an interior that is defined by a classic colour palette where light tones contrast with dark, moody timbers. Brushed brass […]

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Neale Whitaker’s latest tips on the art of apartment living

With Australian property prices still sky-high, many of us have abandoned the quarter-acre dream in favour of apartment living. And when it comes to the art of apartment living, interior designer, media personality and Interiors Addict fave Neale Whitaker has lots of fabulous, practical advice. From creating discrete zones to selecting supersized furniture and artwork […]

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I’m a real estate professional but my own move was a nightmare!

By Michelle May People say that death, divorce and moving house are three of life’s most stressful events. Well, I can certainly vouch for the third one!  Having worked as a buyers agent for more than 14 years, it’s safe to say that searching and securing properties for clients has become second nature. However, my […]

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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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Live Like Bluey for the weekend: iconic Heeler home recreated by Airbnb

The iconic Heeler family home from hit Australian kids’ show, Bluey, has been recreated ‘for real life’ and is being listed on Airbnb in Brisbane. One lucky family will win the opportunity to live like the Heelers for the ultimate Bluey fan weekend. Bluey is now a global phenomenon that follows the adventures of Bluey – a six-year-old Blue […]

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Popular blog posts: Our top 10 most read in 2021

A COVID-led renovation wave gripped the nation in 2020 (as we all spent more time at home) and this trend was certainly reflected in our most popular posts. From an affordable bench top reno solution to the ideal kitchen dimensions and a post that details just how long it takes to renovate a bathroom, our […]

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Home renovation expert advice: BuildHer Collective’s top five tips

While COVID-19 has changed our lives in so many ways there’s no doubt that the focus on our homes has never been greater. Re-examining how we live in our homes, and use our living spaces has resulted in a huge number of Australians undertaking home renovations. In fact, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, […]

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Before & after: A fabulous Brisbane family home reno

This Brisbane character home was transformed recently under the watchful eye of interior designer Polina Radchenko who worked on the project alongside architects JMH Design. The family home, located in Kedron, was entirely reinvented – it’s now bigger (a second storey was added), much more light-filled, modern and has increased flow between the spaces too. […]

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Can DIY measured and installed blinds actually look good? My verdict!

We recently got almost all new windows at home which left me needing to find new window coverings and fast! We had less than a week’s notice that the new windows were coming and we knew we wouldn’t be able to put our plantation shutters back on afterwards because they simply wouldn’t fit. Now I […]

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Queenslander renovated into luxury Mediterranean villa

Home to Robert Gray, the managing director of Graya (who lives in the house with this wife Meghan), Arcos Villa is located just a few minutes from Brisbane’s CBD in the suburb of Paddington. Arcos translates to ‘arches’ in Spanish and it’s a design motif that features throughout the home and also gives it the […]

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Living in an old church: We asked interior designer Jo Wilbow what it’s like

There are few homes more characterful and unique than converted churches and the owners of this one just reluctantly sold due to outgrowing it as a now family of four. But that means someone else has the opportunity to enjoy this special home, so we sat down with interior designer Jo Wilbow to find out […]

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Black appliances, rangehood free kitchens & more Australian kitchen trends

From Australia’s first smart fridge (it even lets you order groceries via a touchscreen!), to SMEG’s miniature retro appliances and the rise of the rangehood-free kitchen, spring is shaping up to be a fabulous season for kitchens. Silestone Ethereal collection: Comprised of four new designs (Ethereal Dusk, Haze, Glow and Noctis), the latest surfaces from […]

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The Block 2021 room reveals: guest bedroom and re-do’s

A nice bit of variety on The Block last night with guest bedrooms, kids bedrooms and the re-do rooms. Here are the scores, the judges’ comments and where to buy what you saw. Ronnie & Georgia: 1st place Score: 29/30Spent: $24,680 From the traditional yet contemporary wallpaper to contrasting yet matching bedhead and cushions, Ronnie […]

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The Block 2021: master bedroom & walk-in robe reveals

This week didn’t see the faves as the obvious frontrunners. Ronnie and Georgia came fourth while Mitch and Mark came second. And Josh and Luke managed to pull first place out of the bag after last week’s somewhat disastrous ensuite! Tanya and Vito made more bold and quirky choices and Kirsty and Jesse didn’t quite […]

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Beauty blogger’s beautiful budget green kitchen

When I saw Sharon Farrell’s DIY kitchen on Instagram I was so impressed I just had to know more! Painting the existing dated cabinetry, changing the lighting and flooring gave it a whole new, more modern look for just a few thousand dollars. As well as painting, Sharon and her husband, who bought their sixties […]