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Minimalist makeover gives dark Melbourne terrace a light new look

Another project by the talented Melbourne architect Bonnie Mills, this Richmond home was renovated recently with a clean, minimalist design aesthetic. “The meticulous detailing and soft, cool hues, create a sense of belonging and peace within the space,” says Bonnie Mills of the once dark and enclosed terrace house that houses a family of three. […]

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Caesarstone choses the humble pebble as inspiration for new range

Celebrating its 35th year, Caesarstone has chosen the pebble – a symbol of nature’s inimitable role in the art of creation – as inspiration for its very latest collection of quartz surfaces. As a precious creation of nature – crafted over many, many years and shaped by the forces of water, wind and sunlight – […]

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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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Scott Cam’s Block art gallery hallway and papered powder room

With its view from front to back and old to new, Scott’s hallway sums up his eclectic home, with roots in the past but every modern option. Past the custom-made “Tools down” welcome mat and restored Playola player in a sunlit alcove down then the stunning Anna Blatman wallpapered powder room, the porta-timber-accented hall with […]

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Laundries, mudrooms, breezeways and more: Block “hell week”

We’re on holidays so today’s Block room reveal roundup comes to you from our good friends at The Block Shop. Welcome to hell week! With more than 25 spaces and some of the longest hallways ever seen, this was always going to test the Blockheads, but none of them really knew just how much! From […]

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Fuse function and style in the home’s unsung hero

Unfortunately the laundry can be under-appreciated, overlooked and filled with clutter, making it the unsung hero of the home. However, with a few simple design changes, you may even enjoy doing the laundry (you never know!). Andry Grigor, head of design and innovation at Methven, shares his advice for a laundry makeover. Storage is key […]

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Kitchen reno extends to whole ground floor with great results

Located in Melbourne’s Malvern East, this stately Arts and Crafts era home had been extensively renovated in the past but was desperately in need of a contemporary update. “The home had the right quantity of rooms but it lacked the aesthetic finesse and the functional flow that the new owners required,” says interior designer Penny […]

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Integrated meals table makes the most of the kitchen island bench

Last updated in the 90’s, this grand Edwardian-era Melbourne home has just been renovated again with interior designer Jessica Viscarde, of Eclectic Creative, at the helm. “The home had undergone an extension in the late 90’s and the existing conditions of the kitchen, living and dining, as well as the laundry room, did not fit […]

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Before & after: cabin in the woods becomes Hamptons haven

We’re so in love with this Hamptons style transformation which owner Michelle was keen to share to show you don’t need a huge home or budget to achieve your dream sanctuary. And gosh, we love the story behind Bloom Cottage almost as much as the renovation itself! BEFORE front exterior Police officer Michelle says: “I’ve […]

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An architect’s Melbourne apartment reno & expert advice

Nestled inside a mid-century Melbourne apartment block, this home was given a sensitive restoration recently with architect Bonnie Mills at the helm. Home to Bonnie, her partner Ashley Raggett, toddler Sonny Raggett and the family dog Teddy, the home combines natural stone, terrazzo and walnut timber in a nod to the apartment’s heritage. “The whole […]

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Dated Perth home renovated with clean, stylish result

“Except for the outside we’ve basically got a brand new home,” says Erica Serena of the Perth abode that she shares with her partner Nia Hale. Originally built in 1994, Erica purchased the house in 2008 but had wanted to overhaul it for a long time. “It was a long overdue renovation and a dream […]

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1970’s Melbourne home transformed to take in the landscape

Today’s before and after is a bit of a wild one. The original 1970s era home was so overgrown that we can’t even show you how it used to look from the street! “Someone was living in the home when we bought it, but I didn’t think it was very liveable,” says the home’s architect […]

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An architect’s wabi-sabi inspired home in inner-city Melbourne

Titled ‘Wabi Sabi House’ (after the Japanese aesthetic that celebrates the beauty of nature’s imperfections), this Melbourne home combines Japanese and mid-century modern architecture for a sanctuary-like feel. Located close to Melbourne’s Hawthorn, the stunning abode is adjacent to a leafy park, overlooks the Yarra River and is brimming with rich layers of materiality. Planned […]

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A daring picket-fence inspired extension in Melbourne

When it comes to renovating heritage homes the ‘black box’ addition has become an almost ubiquitous feature of the urban landscape which is why this white beauty caught our eye this week. The work of Austin Maynard Architects, the home is in Melbourne’s Northcote and has been dubbed ‘Picket House’ in homage to the fence […]

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New Berry holiday home combines Cape Cod with Scandi design

Located in the heart of Berry, on the NSW South Coast, Linnaeus Farm is a new luxury holiday home ideal for interior design lovers. Just two hours’ drive south of Sydney, the luxe property splices Cape Cod and Scandinavian design elements and it sleeps 10-to-14 guests making it perfect for a family or group getaway. […]

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Playful, light-filled Melbourne family home on a tiny block

Located on just 177 square metres of land, what this home lacks in size, it more than makes up for in character. Originally a quaint cottage, the home in Melbourne’s Northcote was upgraded and extended recently by C.Kairouz Architects. And the new abode is big on personality, playful details and a sense of space that […]

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Before & after: Hunting for George’s latest transformation

The talented duo behind Hunting for George, Lucy Glade-Wright and Jonno Rodd are back with another series of Reno Goals – a renovation series they launched in 2020. This time they’ve taken on the transformation of a 1930s weatherboard beach shack in Victoria’s Lorne and they’ve produced an amazing result. Located along the Great Ocean […]

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Dated Sydney Hills District home given new life

Located in Sydney’s Hills District, this family home was renovated and extended recently with interior designer Robyn Hawke of Inspired Spaces at the helm. “The house is home to a family of five with teenage kids. They loved the area, community and location and this renovation and extension resulted in their forever home,” she says. […]