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Open-plan bedroom and ensuite star in new Greg Natale apartment

Located in Sydney’s Walsh Bay, this two-storey, three-bedroom apartment is the work of the celebrated interior designer, and Interiors Addict favourite, Greg Natale. From the sumptuous architectural curves to the voluptuous furniture and beautiful muted palette, this project is a softer take on Greg’s signature, patterned aesthetic. “The brief requested ‘plenty of curves’ as well […]

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Ilse Crawford studio tour is part of free IKEA virtual festival this month

Swedish furniture giant IKEA will hold its first global 24-hour festival from 4pm EST on Thursday 16 September with notable artists, designers, DJs, chefs and more turning their homes into virtual stages. Delivered entirely online and taking place in more than 50 countries, the program will feature intimate concerts and DJ relays plus home visits […]

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The (art) show must go on! Fiona Chandler makes it work in lockdown!

By Emma-Kate Wilson Artist Fiona Chandler’s latest collection of works, I know that rock, muses on another lockdown. However, within this comes the sense of peace and reflection — especially when isolated on the Sydney’s picturesque Northern Beaches. In I know that rock, she meditates on the familiarity of the landscape, a sense of questioning […]

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How smart tech can help to reimagine kitchens and bathrooms

From entertaining guests at dinner to alerting homeowners of leaks, smart tech has the potential to reimagine the way we live. Once the domain of the ultra-wealthy, new affordable and scalable home automation options are opening up the potential of all homes, including better bathrooms and clever kitchens. “For the first time, true home automation […]

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New artist Xander Holliday is a banker by day, painter by night

“I wear many hats, banking by day and artist by night! My art career was more of a hobby to begin with – a creative outlet to throw some colours around for a bit of fun,” says Xander Holliday who first picked up the brushes four years ago and is the newest addition to the […]

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Green makes statement in Art Deco meets Miami kitchen

“The perfect kitchen functions seamlessly, with all the necessities, but doesn’t necessarily feel like a kitchen. Choose materials that excite you, that bring warmth and a sense of togetherness and then get the seating right and you’ll never want to leave the space!” says Bondi Kitchens brand director Charlotte Riggs who shares a stunning kitchen […]

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Foodie Friday: Chocolate tart with caramelised plums

Today’s recipe is brought to us by Winning Appliances and was created by Bettina Jenkins.

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Unexpected homewares trend: Style your home with body part decor!

Body part decor. There, I said it. It sounds rather macabre but it’s a trend that’s been percolating for a while now and seems to have reached a crescendo of late. From hands to faces, legs and bottoms, no body part is off limits in this statement-making look that is perfect for adding a little […]

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Affordable art: 10 original Australian works for under $600 each

By Kerry-Anne Blanket As you browse the ‘wall décor’ section at your local Ikea, it can often feel as though a mass-produced print is the closest thing you’ll ever get to being an art investor. But starting an original art collection of your own doesn’t have to feel like an out-of-reach luxury reserved only for […]

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The New Zealand artist using colour to spark joy

Painting from a light-filled studio in the Waitakere ranges outside of Auckland, Jen Sievers is a New Zealand artist on a self-described mission to ‘paint joy.’ “I infuse my work with the joy I feel while I paint it and aim to make that viscerally experienced by the people who hang my work in their […]

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Meet the Sydney artist who became Cate Blanchett’s personal florist

With a PhD in fine art, Sydney’s Lisa Cooper (aka Doctor Cooper) has explored many artistic mediums including painting, sculpture, installation and performance, but it was a chance job at a flower shop (Grandiflora no less!) that saw her really hit her strides. “I’d had international artistic success, but I’d never been able to nail […]

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Foodie Friday: Simple onion, thyme and goats cheese tart

This recipe was created by Bonnie Coumbe for Australian Onions.

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Greenhouse Interiors’ autumn/winter ’21 collection a triumph of Australian art

Greenhouse Interiors‘ autumn/winter ’21 art collection campaign landed this week and boy is it a beauty. Brimming with the brand’s trademark colour, the meticulously styled imagery not only celebrates the artist stable’s latest output, but it provides plenty of interiors inspo too. “Our vibe is always colourful, regardless of the season. Our artists all have […]

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Every possible luxury provided in these opulent Melbourne apartments

No expense has been spared for luxury residence Fifty Two Black, which will be located in Brighton’s famed Church Street precinct. Over 10 different types of marble will be used throughout each home, and in an Australian first, the five opulent penthouse-size apartments (each expected to sell for $6 to 9 million!) will be exclusively […]

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Artist Jasmine Mansbridge pours raw and real story into beautiful new work

Jasmine Mansbridge‘s latest stunning exhibition, Painting A Perfect World, is an optimistic one, but it came from a place of deep contemplation. In this frank interview, the artist reveals how the ups and downs of last few years, as well as global events, shaped the work. “Instead of what is wrong with the world, I […]

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New system streamlines your smart home to a single app

Picture this: As you drive towards your home, your mobile phone turns into a remote control, switching on household devices triggered by proximity. Your garage door will automatically open as you approach in your car, and your lights and heating will switch on for you. Your favourite music track can play as you walk through […]

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Fun and colour abound in artist Kate Jansen’s Mornington home

Looking at her bright, mid-century inspired style, it seems that childhood trips to Palm Springs have made quite the impression on Melbourne-based artist and stylist Kate Jansen. “I would accompany my father to the US on business trips and was lucky enough to visit Palm Springs each time we went. It was then that my […]

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Finders Keepers starts today: shop the markets from your sofa

Regular trips to my local markets have been one of the things I’ve missed the most during the pandemic. Thankfully, the famous Finders Keepers Markets are offering the opportunity to experience everything we love about markets from the comfort and safety of our own homes. The online event starts today (4 March) and continues until […]