The brainchild of interior designer and media personality James Treble, ‘Practical Design’ is a new online course created for those building or renovating a house as well as students of design. “The feedback I’ve often received is how practical my knowledge is, so I thought it was time to share it,” says James who presents […]
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A brutalist building constructed in 1977, and known previously as the Roundhouse, Newcastle’s iconic council administration centre has been transformed into Crystalbrook Kingsley, a luxury hotel that is the city’s first five-star offering. Developed by Crystalbrook Collection, with architecture by EJE Architecture and interiors by Suede Interior Design, the project offers a refreshing revitalisation of […]
A few months ago, we decided it was time for Charlie to move from a cot to a big boy bed and I have to say, he has never slept better. His baby room was gorgeous and very calming but it didn’t really reflect the big cheeky toddler he is now, at two-and-a-half! I didn’t […]
Industry professionals now have to opportunity to quickly gain insight into their level of business credibility online with the Houzz Pro online impact score. Based on an analysis of nearly one million professionals worldwide, including designers, builders and speciality contractors, the score reflects the strength of your website and Houzz profile. Houzz provides the total […]
Award-winning photographer Yasmin Mund has released Concrete Jungle, a retrospective of one of Sydney’s ugliest buildings, Glenview Court. She has explored and documented life in the iconic Tamarama apartment block where she herself resided for three years prior to its closure for a multimillion dollar redevelopment. A building often loathed from the outside but adored […]
With people spending more and more time at home, it’s nothing new that the renovation industry is booming! Money that was saved up for overseas holidays is instead being used on home improvements as people are noticing the things that are wrong with their homes and feeling inspired to do something about them. But before […]
Powerhouse Tamworth by Rydges has completed its multi-million dollar redevelopment – three years in the making – to create the only five-star hotel property in the New England region of NSW. The refurbishment was designed and implemented by Australian award-winning design team, Paul Kelly Design, for renowned regional hotelier, Greg Maguire. “The main objective for […]
By Zak Saboune As anyone who’s been through a home renovation knows, cost is a huge factor. After making what feels like thousands of decisions over the course of a reno, it can be tempting to default to the cheapest option. Much of the time, this means forfeiting hiring a trained professional and doing jobs […]
Located in a fabulous, central part of Byron Bay, this holiday home was given the makeover treatment recently courtesy of The Block judge Darren Palmer. A long-time holidaymaker in the area, Darren leant his formidable styling talents to the gorgeous home that is now available to book on Airbnb. “This was literally a styling project […]
Daniel and Jade bagged their first win in kitchen week after using their extra gnome point. It was a very competitive kitchen week on The Block, with high scores and high praise all round. Harry and Tash and Jimmy and Tam came joint close second by just half a point. Nail-biting stuff! Let’s recap the […]
Interior designer and stylist Jono Fleming shares his views on the latest Block room reveals, how bath tubs have changed over the decades and if they’re worth investing in. Over to you, Jono… After last week’s master bedrooms, we moved onto the all-important Block master ensuites on Sunday night. This bathroom is always a big […]
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Storm proof your home: 10 tips
By Stuart Tucker Following the storms across NSW last week, online tradie platform hipages observed a 71% increase week-on-week in storm-related job requests. This included a 185% increase in roof repair requests, 90% increase in gutter cleaning jobs and 29% increase in window repairs with these figures expected to grow as clear weather sweeps across […]
With the world currently grappling with so many overwhelming issues, it’s sometimes difficult to know how you can make a difference as an individual. One way to live a more environmentally and socially aware lifestyle is to choose more Fairtrade products. Fairtrade items are basically produced in conjunction with farmers and workers who are usually […]
Sponsored by Intrim The rise in popularity of features like wainscoting, now accounts for almost half of joiner Jason Alexander’s work at Living Walls Joinery & Decor. And while he admits he doesn’t keep up with what’s on trend or watch shows like The Block, he says wall panelling will always add a classic and […]
By Rebecca Jarrett-Dalton Many metro-dwellers across the country have flirted with the idea of a sea change or tree change at some stage or another. The dream of escaping the rat race, the grind of the commute, the crushing mortgage and just slowing down sounds wonderful doesn’t it? I too hear the calling and would […]
Styling a home for sale is a lot different to how you style it for yourself. The following tips and photos are taken from the new coffee table book, Property Stylists of Australia 2020, produced by the International Institute of Home Staging (IIHS). Don’t style to the latest trendsTrends come and go and so it […]
Interior designer Margot Klockmann shares her tips (and photos from a recent project) on approaching a new, more grown up bedroom for your teenager. Being a teenager is a time of change, confusion and uncertainty. As teens are moving out of childhood and becoming young adults, they are also looking for opportunities for self-expression, be […]
By Bianca Tzatzagos Nostalgic it may be, but it often feels like the era of legendary bricks and mortar retail is behind us. It may have even been behind us before I was born. There are tonnes of reason for this, and obviously online shopping is a fundamental one. But I can remember a handful […]