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Australian House & Garden’s hotly anticipated Top 50 Rooms is back for 2019 with some amazing spaces representing some of the best Aussie residential architecture and design. “The calibre of winners at this year’s awards represents some of the brightest talents in Australia’s design industry,” says editor Tanya Buchanan. From a Mediterranean …
World Egg Day was last week and, to celebrate, Australian Eggs has shared this interesting recipe. A popular Korean rice dish, bibimbap consists of rice topped with sautéed vegetables, meat, spicy sauce and quite often, a fried egg. Prep time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 …
Ten years ago, the former Wallabies rugby captain Stephen Moore bought a block of land, on a sought-after street, in the Brisbane suburb of Paddington. The real estate was left vacant for a decade, before Stephen and his family decided to put permanent roots down and build an architecturally designed family home on it recently. “I’ve lived …
The Art For Bales charity art event is back this weekend (Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October), with all proceeds going to the Aussie drought-relief organisation, Rural Aid. 200 Australian artists, from across the country, are donating original artworks to be sold via Instagram in what is a win-win for everyone. Buyers will procure a beautiful …
In what is no doubt a reflexive move away from the straight lines that have dominated design for at least a decade, curves are back and they are everywhere. From curved mirrors to circular furniture shapes and the ever-present round cushion, here are some of our favourite curvy interior finds. HK Living Webbing range: Combining round shapes with …
“Fortunately, there are a lot of recreation facilities in the inner north of Melbourne, so this site didn’t necessarily need a big backyard,” says architect Paul Gardiner of this project; a renovation set on a 204 sqm sliver of land in Brunswick, wedged between buildings on either side. While close to cafes, transport and parks, the site …
When your life's as crazy as Roxy Jacenko's, it's perhaps no surprise the PR queen likes things to be calm and minimal at home, and the renovation of her new Vaucluse mansion, which her family recently moved into, is a case study in clean lines and elegant touches. And how about this kitchen?! We recently caught up with Roxy to ask her about her …
The talented team from The Designory are back and this time they’ve created the ultimate holiday home; in Byron Bay no less! Inspired by the raw Aussie coastline, the five-bedroom, five-bathroom home features a soothing green colour palette that is a departure from your typical coastal-themed interiors. “There’s always the temptation …
Part of a newly renovated heritage home in the Melbourne suburb of Kew, these two bathrooms were overhauled recently with an emphasis on bold, bright colour. Home to a busy family of five, the new children’s bathroom is notable for its bright yellow ceiling while the parent’s ensuite features a unique, multi-coloured fish-scale tile for maximum …
Finding affordable outdoor furniture sets can be a tough task when you have a specific look in mind, but have a beer budget. But the key to any outdoor area, or living space for that matter, is the way it is styled. Selected pieces can be styled in a way you wouldn’t realise price was even a consideration. We’ve seen some amazing budget pieces …
