Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
With property prices still relatively sky-high, apartment living is becoming the new normal in many capital cities. And it’s a trend that cuts through demographics. Whether you’re an older downsizer or a first home buyer, it's a style of living that is on the increase as people are increasingly drawn to the affordability, convenience and amenities …
Sponsored by Intrim Mouldings Originally four apartments during the 1920s, this 1880s terrace home in Sydney’s Paddington was renovated recently into what is now a grand and generous family home. “The challenge was to unify the spaces, creating an elegant, beautifully detailed, yet functional home, that balanced modern living within the heritage …
With winter on the doorstep, and temperatures heading south, suddenly cocooning inside seems like a very attractive option. But just how can you transform your breezy summer living room to a comfy, wintry living space? We caught up with The Designory director Melissa Bonney, who certainly knows a thing or two about the topic. She shared the simple …
Located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, this 1930’s weatherboard shack was renovated in 1995 and hadn’t been touched again until Alex Gourlay of Vellum Interiors was called in recently to overhaul the home’s bathrooms. “The brief from the clients was to modernise the spaces, while keeping in line with the existing look and feel of rest of the house. …
Like many parents, before I had kids I envisioned a toy area filled with lovely looking wooden toys but sadly, the reality is somewhat different! In fact, sometimes I feel like I’m literally wading in plastic which is why I was rather captivated by the story of the newish children’s furniture brand ecoBirdy whose stylish speckled wares are made …
It's certainly been a while between lists but this month's round-up of my current favourites is a good one! From Click On Furniture's stylish new additions to retro-inspired pots and luxe enamel tableware, there's plenty to tempt as we head into the cooler months. Click On Furniture: The furniture brand has really upped the design ante of late …
Gold Coast interior designer Mel Hoekstra, of MH Interior Design has worked on many projects but none entirely via email. That was until recently when a London couple sought her out to transform their Queensland home while they were still living in the UK. “My client Rosie discovered my web site via a Google search and felt connected with my …
This week's healthy and tasty recipe is courtesy of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) in celebration of the recent Sustainable Seafood Week. To assure your seafood has been caught or farmed with the best possible care, simply just look out for the blue MSC and green ASC labels when making your next purchase. Makes 8 …
This is an edited extract from A Tree in the House by Annabelle Hickson published by Hardie Grant Books AU $50.00/NZ $55.00 and is available where all good books are sold. Photographer: © Annabelle Hickson. I recently went to the Sydney flower market with a florist friend. I’d happily never go there again. She had casually warned, ‘Oh, there’s a …
While this circa 1924 apartment is located on Sydney’s Manly Beach, I bet you wouldn’t be surprised to hear that it's home to a former New York City fashion editor. Clean lines, layers of texture, a monochrome palette and metallic accents combine to create a warm yet sophisticated home that shuns the coastal clichés. “The home suffered …
