Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
“I am hoping that I can bring a little bit of beauty to the world when it all seems so ugly. Maintaining hope and an appreciation for beauty is so important in times like this,” says Melbourne abstract artist Alizon Gray whose colourful yet calming works are just the antidote in times like now. While acknowledging that her latest works have been …
Chef and cookbook author Luke Hines is encouraging Aussies to embrace the arrival of the misunderstood Shepard avocado by learning how to use and choose them correctly! New YouGov Galaxy research shows 20% of Millennials struggled to identify when Shepard avocados are ripe – which means the avocado-loving generation could be leaving ripe ones on …
You made an offer on a house and it has been accepted. A deposit has been paid, you have your pre-approved loan and a contract of sale is being drawn up by the solicitors to finalise the sale. Congratulations on making the first step to owning your home. But now it’s time to tick off the list of first things to do when you buy a house. If you’re …
Preparing for a new baby is both a challenging and exciting time. When it comes to designing your baby’s nursery, there are a number of key considerations you want to take into account to ensure the transition is as seamless (and stylish) as possible. Developing a design plan is a must, as it not only allows you to cover off those …
Dr Zoe Wainer As the nation grapples with the spread of COVID-19, many Australians are being instructed to work from home by their employers or are having to do so of their own accord in order to look after children who are home from school. While these practices are being recommended to limit the spread of germs via social interactions, …
Originally built in 1967, and located in the Brisbane suburb of Mansfield, this five-bedroom, three-bathroom, two storey home underwent an incredible overhaul recently, courtesy of the team at Zou Build. “We wanted to pay homage to the original mid-century style of the home with a little bit of a coastal feel,” says Zou Build’s interior designer …
New research has found that Australian households have accumulated an astounding $40 billion worth of maintenance and repair works that have gone undone around the home over the past year. This reflects a total of 80 million repair and maintenance projects outstanding in Australian homes today. The majority of these jobs are put off for six …
With Airbnb searches for unusual spaces (think shepherds’ huts, windmills and tiny houses) having increased by nearly 70 per cent over the last year, people are clearly seeking unique holiday experiences. In response, and in great news for budding designers, Airbnb has just launched a $1 million USD search for the most unique home ideas. The …
It’s been a while since I’ve swooned over a shed, but this backyard number, overhauled by the creative team at Dulux is really, rather gorgeous. And ‘gorgeous’ is not really a word typically associated with a shed, is it? A strongly utilitarian space, the humble shed is an oft-forgotten relic at the back of the garden, but that needn't be the …
It’s no secret that we’re massive fans of a stylish shelfie around here which is why the launch of PLANK wall-hung shelving has caught our eye. The creation of Melbourne visual merchandiser Anita Thorley, the Scandi-inspired, solid Tasmanian oak wall hung shelves are beautiful for their chic simplicity. “Having worked on shelves for a lot of my …
