Laundry sinks have always had a mammoth task to uphold. From handwashing, pre-soaking to spot cleaning and rinsing, the humble trough is usually high in practical use, but does it have trendsetting qualities to transform your laundry from ordinary to extraordinary? It certainly does! Vicki Gillingham, design manager for Henley Design, shares her top tips and tricks […]
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By Kapil Jekishan With the world slowing down last year, there’s been an uptick in reflection and a natural tendency towards more conscious consumerism. Customers want to know more about the pieces they’re investing in and where they’re made. Natural textures and upcycled materials are rapidly becoming a design trend unto their own as we […]
New research released this month has shone a spotlight on Australia’s very real “plastic pandemic”. According to IPSOS research commissioned by BRITA Australia, almost 2 million Aussies consumed more single-use plastic during 2020, due to spending more time at home. This contributes significantly to Australia’s annual plastic waste total which was already at 3.5 million […]
You can’t beat EOFY for an excuse to treat yourself to a homewares bargain and, if like us, you find yourself in Sydney lockdown, you probably don’t need much talking into a little gift to self regardless! So here’s few goodies we’ve spotted! Angus and Celeste create beautiful contemporary ceramic and porcelain pots, planters, and […]
According to the latest hipages Home Improvement Report, window cleaning was one of the top five job categories posted on the online marketplace in autumn, with homeowners across Australia booking experts to help out. As dirt and grime accumulate on your windows all year round, it’s a great time to tackle this task for your […]
With World Environment Day coming up this Saturday 5 June, Colin Jones, category expert at Appliances Online, has compiled all his favourite tips and tricks to help you create an energy-efficient home, especially during the cooler months. “Apart from wanting to keep warm this winter, these are some tips that Australians can use all-year-round to […]
No longer a relic of the 1970’s, houseplants are once again having their day in the sun. Indoor plant aficionado Jennifer Sampson, one half of ceramics business Jones & Co, shares her tips to have your plants looking their absolute best. Show me the light The first rule when creating your own thriving green metropolis […]
Sponsored A $49.99 real marble side table is one of the products expected to sell out when it hits Coles shelves tomorrow as part of their new Best Buys range. The limited edition range of on-trend homewares, developed in collaboration with homewares brand Marketlane, includes planters, candles, faux houseplants, ottomans and wall decor. The more […]
With temperatures starting to drop, we’re rather excited about the potential for bedroom restyling – out with summer’s light fabrics and colours and in with a much more autumnal vibe. With key colours including tobacco, navy, lilac and sage, this year’s autumn/winter looks are all about sumptuous texture. L&M Home: Released recently, the brand’s new […]
Sponsored by Intrim I’ve recently used VJ boards in my home in two different rooms, and two different ways, so I thought it would be fun to share some more inspiration about using this very popular type of wall panelling and what to bear in mind! But hang on, what is it?! First off, what […]
After assuming a COVID-19 induced virtual format last year, Queensland’s Reno + Design Show is back in physical form next month when it returns to the Brisbane Showgrounds from March 13-14. The mastermind of interior designer Renee Watson, the show is ideal for renovators and interiors obsessives and will feature design world luminaries including our […]
“My year eight art teacher told me I had ‘a creative license’ after I got full marks for an art project by executing the piece in the opposite way to how she had instructed. I’m an art brat, I’m going to do it my way and I’m not going to listen to anyone!” says Sydney […]
You know they say you should live in a new home for a while before you do anything major? Because it’s only by living in it day to day and seeing how you use the space and how it works for you, that you’ll be informed to make the best decisions. And it’s so true, […]
If you read this blog, aesthetics are probably one of your key drivers in booking a holiday property, but when it comes to running one as a business, it’s about more than just being Insta-worthy if you want to maximise your investment. Mike Mortlock of MCG Quantity Surveyors, says some holiday home buyers are overlooking […]
The latest research commissioned by online bathroom retailer The Blue Space has produced some very interesting findings. Not only did it reveal that every third Aussie homeowner (37%) is planning to renovate within the next year, (with kitchens and bathrooms still the most popular home makeover spots), it also revealed what people expect to spend. […]
By Lorenzo Logi Balancing a growing family, a new job and a renovation is no small achievement. Further complicate that with heritage restrictions on a company titled property and competing design objectives in a compact space, and you have a truly acrobatic undertaking. Such was the challenge facing Spanish interior designer Jesus del Toro and […]
With Christmas not too far off, the season of festive decoration has well and truly begun! There are so many products that can be used to get your home Santa-ready this Chrissie, including cushions, wreaths, stockings, decorations for the tree – and much, much more! To celebrate, we’ve collated some stylish Christmas decorations for your […]
With thousands of award winning garden designs under his belt, and a long list of some of the country’s best gardens under the care of his business Landart Landscape, Matt Leacy shares his top tips for ensuring your garden thrives this spring and summer. Creating a luscious lawn One of the best things you can […]