Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
I’m sure many of you will remember the iconic Aussie drama The Secret Life Of Us and the fabulous Art Deco apartment building location where much of the filming took place. Well Hunting For George’s Lucy Glade-Wright loved it so much that it factored into her first real estate purchase – a beautiful two bedroom Art Deco apartment in the Melbourne …
With jaw dropping landscapes and minimalist style, Nordic countries exude cool and this traditional breakfast dish is no exception. A twist on classic pancakes, cooked in bulk on an oven tray, this Nordic Oven Pancake recipe is perfect for entertaining or feeding hungry kids on a Sunday morning. Garnish with blueberries, maple syrup and a dust of …
I'm a massive fan of wallpaper. When it comes to making a relatively inexpensive statement, you can’t really go past it and aside from the obvious feature walls there are myriad ways of using it according to Graham & Brown’s design and trends expert Paula Taylor. From the stairs to the ceiling, lampshades and more, we caught up with Paula …
There is so much buzz out there about mattress-in-a-box brand Koala that I couldn't resist trying one for myself when a very well-timed offer came my way. We are just turning my home office into a guest bedroom because I've found I just don't work in there anymore. With a baby at home and doing a lot of juggling, it just makes sense for me and my …
Built by an Italian builder in the 1980’s this Brisbane home underwent an extreme makeover recently by its owners Chris and Christal Fysentzou of Zou Build who live in the home with their two daughters. Drawn to the home by its original internal courtyard, the couple set about giving the floor plan and aesthetics a dramatic contemporary …
Teeming with deep, dark inky tones, the latest klaylife chandelier collection represents a moodier turn for the brand - just in time for winter. “We have introduced an ink tone that can be applied as a monotone colourway. It’s perfect for moody, deep toned spaces but it also anchors our spectacular ink, indigo and white ombré chandelier that can be …
Our friends at Dulux got in touch with us recently to share a couple of simple yet stunning DIY projects that will seriously boost your home’s kerbside appeal. From a statement front door to upcycling a pot, stand and bench seat, Dulux colour expert Andrea Lucena-Orr has plenty of experience and expert tips to impart when it comes to freshening up …
Sponsored by AGHA Sydney Gift Fair The largest industry-led gift and homewares trade exhibition, the AGHA Sydney Gift Fair is almost upon us. And with more brands than ever, a plethora of stylish new retail products and access to the latest design trends, it’s no wonder all of the exhibitor stand space has already sold out! But it’s easy to …
From stylish printed blinds to a lovely Australiana themed nursery range and a preponderance of sloths, the latest children's interior buys are so much fun! Sack Me Australiana range: There's something retro and nostalgic about this nursery range and it definitely recalls May Gibbs for me. Emblazoned with hand illustrated native flora and fauna, …
From Smeg's statement green ovens to an array of new bench top and cupboard front colours from kaboodle kitchen, Autumn is shaping up to be a vibrant season for kitchen design. kaboodle kitchen: The DIY kitchen brand has recently introduced six new colours to its collection of doors and panels. Matte black, smoked grey, a rich green, deep navy …
