Median spend for home renovation projects stabilised at $20,000 in 2019, according to the annual Houzz & Home Australia survey of more than 4,500 Australian respondents. At the higher end of the market, 10% percent of homeowners spent $150,000 or more on their home renovations. Nearly half of homeowners reported a renovating project in 2019, […]
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Kitchen design continues to evolve due to new human experiences as well as physical and psychological needs, and as the world begins to ease social restrictions after coronavirus, people start to draw on those needs and experiences. Increased awareness of social distancing and better hygiene practices will translate into our homes, specifically our kitchens. Editor […]
With the kitchen increasingly the hub of the home, it isn’t surprising to hear that Aussies’ spend on kitchen renovations grew by 16 per cent in the past year (to a median spend of $20,000) according to the annual Houzz and Home Australia survey. 8,800 Australians responded to the research that found the kitchen is […]
With awards season in full swing, I was thrilled to hear that the finalists for the Dulux Colour Awards have just been announced. For a colour obsessive like myself, there’s always so much original colour inspiration to be found within these awards and this year is no exception with blue and green strong recurring themes. […]
Kmart Australia’s 2019 Inspired Living range hits shop floors at the end of this month and it’s built around three key trends – Timeless, Natural and Urban. The on-trend range spans bedding, furniture, interior and outdoor decor, dining, kitchen and home storage and prices start from just $8! In other words, it’s what we’ve come […]
We caught up with stylist, interior designer and television presenter Juliet Love recently for a chat about summer interior trends and how to tackle a mood board before embarking on a new styling project. Not only does a mood board help to define and refine ideas but it’s a great source for you to refer back to […]
From concrete to brass and statement colour and mirrors, there’s a super luxe to feel to bathrooms at the minute and it’s something that Wesley Sinclair from Highgrove Bathrooms confirmed recently when he gave us the skinny on the hottest bathroom trends for summer 2019. “Changing seasons bring along new trends in design and this summer Highgrove […]
It’s hard to believe that it’s that time of year but diary buying is upon us, yet again! And while there’s nothing wrong with using your smartphone to organise your life, there’s something about the tactile allure of employing a pretty planner to do it for you. These are our top picks… Blacklist 2019 linen […]
Just in time for summer comes the ‘Wholeself’ palette which is the next instalment in the 2019 Dulux Colour Forecast. With mindfulness a central theme, this summer trends palette focusses on soft minimalism and nurturing chalky hues. “The Wholeself palette is all about slowing down and tuning into the things that really matter. Wellness has […]
Just as Pantone’s Greenery was considered a calming antidote to the chaos and distraction of modern life, Taubmans’ 2019 Colour of the Year has similar aspirations. Called Night Watch, it’s a deep luxe green that is the perfect way to bring the outside in. It’s also bang on trend with indoor plants, jungle motifs and […]
Celestial light fixtures are one of the biggest design trends at the moment, with Pinterest saves for the starburst design increasing 137% globally since last year, according to the Pinterest Home Report. They’re a throwback to the ’60s era of mid-century modern glam and evoke serious Mad Men vibes. However, you don’t have to be a […]
Fish scale tiles (also known as scallop, mermaid or fan tiles) are one of my favourite tile shapes at the moment. Sophisticated yet still playful, you may have seen this trend popping up in your Instagram and Pinterest feeds. Whereas typical mermaid trends generally feature pastel and candy colours, the key to avoiding an overly feminine-look […]
IKEA’s Global Life at Home report delivered some interesting home ownership findings recently that challenge the traditional quarter-acre Australian dream. In fact, the report found that 70 per cent of Australians would rather live in a smaller residence in a great location than a larger home in a less ideal place. The report, the fifth […]
Australians remain enthusiastic renovators if the results from the 2018 Houzz & Home Australia Study are anything to go by. The survey of more than 7,200 people revealed that more than half of homeowners on Houzz Australia are planning to renovate (57 per cent) at a median spend of $25,000 per room and that the […]
Tired of all those hard edged, minimalist square interior shapes? Proof that the pendulum always swings back, round décor is having a moment on Pinterest with Australian searches for ‘round décor’ and ’round furniture’ up 135 per cent and 100 per cent respectively, over the past month. From round mirrors to round furniture and circular styling […]
Following on from its recent industrial range, BIG W is back for spring with ‘Super Nature’ – a range brimming with lush botanicals, rich pigments and a clean tropical vibe. And while it draws on big global trends, the pieces don’t come with expansive price tags – none of the decor or furniture items cost […]
While interior trends come and go there’s one aesthetic that has real legs. A mix of bohemian with a lot of eclecticism thrown in for good measure, the ‘world-traveller’ vibe is a much coveted aesthetic and it’s one that interior stylist Sarah Yarrow (formerly of Black Arrow) is well versed in. Here she shows us […]
According to recent market research by Beaumont Tiles, choosing fixtures and fittings for your bathroom, cost blowouts and not knowing where to start are amongst the biggest challenges facing Australian renovators. Big ticket projects like bathrooms, can be particularly daunting, and leave renovators opting out of picking up the tools. The solution? Beaumont’s strategic design team have […]