The only major kitchen trade show in Europe (and arguably the most important global kitchen industry event), EuroCucina takes place in Milan every two years (Covid aside!) and is a great place to seek out the latest trends. With a front row seat, Winning Appliances’ group design manager Kate McGlone was at this year’s event […]
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Surround by Laminex decorative wall panels have taken the design world by storm since their launch mid last year. They’ve now added five new profiles to their collection, and have certified the entire range as moisture resistant, opening up a whole range of possibilities for applications in wet areas such as laundries and bathrooms. Surround […]
It’s just under two weeks before the much-anticipated Décor + Design and Australian International Furniture Fair (AIFF) kicks off at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Running from 14-to-17 July, the show will showcase more than 250 brands alongside a host of interesting events including the Seminar Series, VIVID Design Awards, Avenue of Design and the Design […]
Apartments in the aptly named Treehouse at Midtown MacPark will soon be launched to market, offering a mixture of studios, one bedroom-apartments, as well as two and three-bedroom apartments to suit families. The building, located in the sustainable new community in Macquarie Park, may just be the future of the apartment lifestyle in a post-Covid […]
After two years of being online-only due to the pandemic, the Open House Melbourne (OHM) Weekend makes a much-anticipated return to physical form on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 July. This year’s program invites audiences to encounter and engage with the city’s most iconic, well-designed and much-loved heritage buildings, places and spaces – many of […]
Located on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, this home serves as a coastal getaway for an older couple who harbour future plans for it to become their forever home. With grown up children and grandchildren, the couple engaged Jasmine McClelland Design to design a beautiful home that the whole family could enjoy but that was age-proofed too. […]
“I see our pieces as not just furniture but sculptural pieces and talking points. Our furniture is not for everybody, but I’m not interested in creating pieces for everyone either,” says Byron Georgouras of Sydney’s Alpha Modern. Originally kicking off as a vintage furniture restoration business, in a full circle move, Byron now designs an […]
Recently, residential vacancy hit a 16-year low due to poor investor activity over the last five years. According to the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), a non-profit association of industry practitioners, this critical lack of rental properties must be addressed with key policy by whoever wins the upcoming Federal Election. Since 2017, the nationwide […]
We gathered some expert advice to find out what the 2022 Australian bathroom looks like; what’s on trend, what’s out and what we can expect to see more of. The over arching themes were warmth, texture, curves, colour and spa vibes! Award-winning Sydney interior designer Lynne Bradley says: “The past two years have been challenging […]
A new collab from Melbourne-based brand Hali Rugs and Australian interior stylist Jason Grant sees a beautiful collection of sustainable rugs. Designed over 18 months, the pieces work indoors and out and they’re reversible! Jason is known for his relaxed and natural, feel good Australian style and family-owned Hali Rugs has a 40-year heritage designing […]
This week’s instalment of 10 things we’re loving highlights some of the larger home items Kmart is now offering not in store, but from the comfort of your own home via their relatively new Online Exclusives range. Everything from white goods to sofas and beds can now be found at the click of a button. Bobble rug: […]
Architect Luke Fry’s latest project embodies integrity and serenity. Built in the early 1900s, this semi-detached brick home sits on a tiny 240sqm in a tree-lined cul-de-sac in Ripponlea, VIC. Hidden from street view, its new extension is inspired by day spas and opens up to a sun-bathed courtyard. Luke went against the initial brief […]
Whether it’s the sleek modern look or a nod to Australia’s brick architectural heritage, contemporary brick homes are increasing in popularity, matching the design desires of architects, designers and homeowners alike. Once associated with older homes, the humble brick has gotten a makeover. It provides flexibility with on-trend colours, elegant finishing and textural options for […]
Located in Melbourne’s inner south, this stylish, split-level Victorian terrace house was renovated and extended recently with Subtract Architecture steering the ship. Located on just 185sqm, the clever design created 229sqm of light-filled living space. “The design responds to the complexities of a constrained site and explores the use of simple and considered architectural gestures […]
This year, the focus for the bathroom, more than any other room in the home, will incorporate the key trends of wellness and self-care, with an emphasis on the importance of creating harmony. Choosing less and better quality items that last and provide comfort above all else will be the priority. Size does play a […]
Oski + Lottie is a new Australian homewares and furniture store created by Caroline Rose after she struggled to find classic, beautiful, and locally made soft furnishings for her family home. Seeking an alternative to trend-focussed, mass-produced wares, the Oski + Lottle range is timeless (without being boring!) but also attainable too. A ‘slow living’ […]
A long-time friend of the blog, we caught up with stylist and interior designer Juliet Love recently when we heard she was joining Channel 7’s Better Homes and Gardens as the show’s permanent decorating presenter. Replacing Tara Dennis, who left last year, Juliet will be working alongside her husband Charlie Albone who she just so […]
Fast-growing Australian online paint brand Tint has recorded $5 million in annual sales this year and now you could invest in the business through its new crowdfunding campaign. Their fresh and modern take on paint has already garnered the backing of notable investors Ben Gray, co-founder of BGH Capital; Leigh Jasper and Rob Phillpot, co-founders […]