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New Linen House range will help you hibernate this autumn!

With autumn around the corner, Linen House’s new Winter Sun collection is all about hibernation staples and getting cosy in style. “This season’s collection embodies a winter utopia with gorgeous earthy tones, made to use not only for the colder months but all year round. A celebration of the desire to hibernate in staples that not only […]

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Wabi Sabi: How to embrace the art of imperfection at home

Do you ever feel like the perfection of modern interiors and decor can be a little overwhelming? If so, you may find solace in the Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi. Wabi Sabi is an art form that releases a need for perfection and encourages us to embrace flaws and seek beauty in the natural aging […]

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Dated 90’s Port Macquarie home given stylish refresh

Another fabulous ‘before and after’ by interior designer Kathryn Trentini, this 90’s-era Port Macquarie brick and tile home was given a modern makeover recently with excellent results. The initial project brief was simply to renovate the family bathroom alongside the ensuite and refresh the other areas with paint. However, once the work started, the brief soon […]

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Greg Natale debuts new lifestyle collection at Maison&Objet Paris

Held biannually in Paris, Maison&Objet is one of the world’s most esteemed interior design trade fairs and this year’s event saw the celebrated Aussie interior designer Greg Natale debut his new collections with a major exhibition titled Fantaisie. Drawing on art, fashion, architecture and music, Greg’s gorgeous new lifestyle range spans tabletop, accessories and objets […]

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Outer team up with Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk on outdoor dining sets

Outer’s first ever dining collection has arrived in Australia just in time for summer. To celebrate the launch, they teamed up with Queer Eye’s design expert Bobby Berk to put a refreshing twist on dining al fresco. Aussies can now enjoy the most innovative outdoor dining furniture that doesn’t compromise on comfort, durability or sustainability. […]

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Discover what styles Australian renovators like the best

Australian homemakers are favouring safer styles such as Traditional, Coastal and Scandinavian when it comes to home renovation, according to new data from more than 20,000 Australians who have taken the Beaumont Tiles What’s My Style quiz in the past year. The data shows more than half of the respondents lean towards the three lighter, […]

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Win a world first in vacuum & mop combos from iRobot worth $2199

Sponsored by iRobot iRobot have launched the Roomba Combo, the world’s most advanced 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop, and to make your Christmas, we have one to give away! Designed for busy households with a mixture of carpets, rugs and hard floors (that’s me!), and those who want a robot vacuum that can also mop (tick!), […]

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Pantone Colour of the Year 2023: Viva Magenta

With its power to influence design trends for the upcoming year, the Pantone Colour of the Year is always a hotly anticipated event. The colour for next year has been announced and it’s Viva Magenta which is a rich, luxurious shade that falls somewhere between red and pink and between warm and cool. “Viva Magenta […]

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Top 5 Christmas styling tips to make holiday hosting easy

As great as the festive season is, for many of us Christmas can be a stressful time with hosting duties expected of us. It’s hard enough to keep the house clean and tidy let alone make it scream Christmas spirit for visiting family and friends! Thankfully with Christmas just around the corner, property stylist Justine […]

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Alana Lowes’ top tips to save money when moving

Did you know that we’re now officially in ‘moving season’? Typically, about two-thirds of all moves in Australia occur between October and March and with rising costs of living there’s expected to be even more people moving houses over this summer. Luckily, if you’re one of the many planning a move soon, moving ambassador Alana […]

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5 easy ways to look after your plant babies from Melissa King

If you’re anything like me, your indoor plants don’t last too long. Whether you are a first-time plant owner like me or a well-seasoned gardener these simple tips and tricks from gardening expert and Scotts Osmocote ambassador Melissa King can help you be a better plant parent (without having to spend endless hours refining that […]

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Mums Who Clean reveal their best spring cleaning tips

Rachael Hallett and Karlie Suttie, creators of the wildly popular Mums who Clean Facebook Group with almost 350,000 members, share their top tips for getting on top of the spring cleaning. With summer seemingly nowhere in sight, we figure we’ve got a little longer this year! Make a plan  Spring cleaning can be challenging whether […]

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Renovating for profit: why the old game no longer works

BuildHer Collective runs its final FREE Stop Dreaming, Start Renovating – 3 evening online event for 2022 next week!  Rebeka Morgan of BuildHer Collective, an experienced builder, renovator and renovation educator, explains why the old game of renovating for profit no longer works. Let’s go back a little with this conversation! Remember the times when […]

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How to take the stress out of renovations

By Ozge Fettahlioglu Home renovations aren’t usually a topic of conversation during NSW Mental Health Month (October), but they should be! Whether you’re celebrating your first home purchase or have lived in your new place for years, home renovations can cause stress and anxiety for some people. It’s important to remember that you’re not alone. […]

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The ‘homely’ office is the latest workplace interior design trend

The fifth office space for Melbourne co-working brand CreativeCubes.Co, this unique co-working space was designed by Corso Interior Architecture and is set over 3,500sqm in downtown Collingwood. Director Joey Corso recently picked up a design award in the 2022 Melbourne Design Awards and is fast becoming an expert in the office design sphere. “For this […]

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Sun-drenched summer is here with Ecology’s new bedding range

Homewares brand Ecology have branched into bed linen for the first time as part of their Spring Summer 22/23 release. Superbloom celebrates bold designs, cheerful colours and abstract, desert-inspired florals, designed to remind us of holidays to sun-drenched destinations. Hopefully the Australian summer will follow suit! Superbloom Encapsulating the theme of the season, the superbloom […]

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Every detail of The Block 2022 laundries and mudrooms

Aside from Kitchen Week, laundry, mudroom and hallway (aka hell) week is one of the biggest on The Block. With a jaw-dropping 25 spaces to present to the judges, the contestants overcame a series of obstacles to deliver stunning spaces that are sure to appeal to buyers come auction day. Brimming with mudroom and laundry […]

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Cadrys celebrates 70 years in the rug business

When Jacques Cadry emigrated from Iran to Australia in 1951, and started his eponymous rug company Cadrys, he wasn’t to know that it would endure for generations. “I don’t think my father would have dreamt that he would be establishing a business that has been held for three generations and is now celebrating its 70thanniversary,” […]