Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
A natural complement to the ochre, terracotta and rust shades currently trending, olive green certainly appears to be one of the key colours of the moment. I first noticed the emergence of the shade when it was embraced by leading Australian architects and interior designers in the form of paint - from staircases to bedroom and bathroom walls it …
With a dollop of cream and a cup of tea, this delicious treat is perfect for morning tea. Ingredients For the base 150 grams of soft butter 30 grams of sugar 60 grams of icing sugar 30 grams of ground walnuts A pinch of salt 1 egg 250 grams of flour For the glaze 85 grams of sugar 3 eggs 125 single cream Zest of one unwaxed …
From Reece's new custom vanity range to pastel hued subway tiles and Eastern influenced baths and basins, this month's bathroom trend round-up features a diverse mix of the latest bathroom looks. Reece Bathrooms Posh Domaine range: Bespoke design without the hefty price tag, this new range offers 27 vanity finishes and 13 bench top options …
I’ve been coveting Rachel Burke’s tinsel confections for a while now (she of @imakestagram Instagram fame). If you’re not familiar with the Brisbane based artist and designer, she is a self-described ‘tinsel maven’ who is known for her vibrant, tactile and flamboyant creations that have been acquired by the likes of Dannii Minogue and Kesha. So, …
A transformed timber cottage centred around a fig tree, a restaurant turned light-filled gym in the backstreets of Double Bay and a rural-Japanese-inspired ebony café, nestled in Sydney’s Chinatown, are among the illustrious winners of Australia’s most prestigious design accolades, the 2019 Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards. Hosted …
Whether you’re a stylist, designer or property stager, stylist and property expert Naomi Findlay’s brand new Bali buying trip promises to deliver access to fabulous artisanal homewares, furniture and accessories coupled with rest and relaxation too. “I’ve been going to Bali to run retreats for stylists and designers for five years now. Slowly …
When Sunday Collector stylist Briar Stanley spotted this 1960’s brick and tile home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches she saw its potential and put an offer in immediately. Recognising the home had great bones and a workable layout, Briar imagined opening up the spaces and updating the finishes, a process that ensued about a year later. “The …
Created by professional renovator and small business enthusiast Renee Watson, the inaugural Reno Home Show hits Brisbane this July and promises to offer a boutique yet approachable home renovation show experience. “When I was looking for an event to exhibit my renovation business I felt there was no real option for small local grass …
Part of a wider 1940s Art Deco home renovation, this Melbourne bathroom received the makeover treatment recently with charming results. “The brief for this bathroom was to have a large walk-in shower, no shower screen, a toilet, industrial style basin with simple subway tiles and a feature floor tile with a touch of vintage,” says the home’s owner …
Whether painting an original, designing a fabulous bedding range or creating jewellery, Lumiere Art + Co’s Emma Cleine brings her signature sense of eclectic style. A true creative, Emma’s latest collection ‘Windows’ is a fabulous mix of texture and colour and features plenty of the designer’s recognisable artisanal flourishes. “The …
