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west elm is back with a whimsical new collection for spring and we've got our eye on quite a few of the pieces. Animal lovers will be hard pressed to pick a favourite with a gorgeous brass monkey table and mid-century animal illustrations just two of the highlights. Monkey side table: A mix of marble, brass and glass, this cheeky piece is a most …
Sponsored by Planet Ark's Make It Wood I'm a big believer that you can't go wrong when you use beautiful, solid timber in your home, whether it's a tabletop, furniture, bathroom vanity or floor. When I see beautiful timber, I just want to run my hand over it! I love that this durable, good-looking material comes from nature and never fails to …
In some ways, the modernist architectural period has never been more popular. Its design signatures (clean lines, open-plan layouts and fluidity between outdoor and indoor spaces) are certainly ever-present in contemporary Australian design, but a lot of us may be unaware as to how the movement began in this country. First appearing in …
Weekend breakfast treat sorted! Baking these rolls in a tightly covered Dutch oven ensures they will be wonderfully soft on the inside and golden on the outside. For a flavourful crunch, add half a cup (75 g) of chopped pecans with the orange zest. Ingredients 1/2 cup (125 ml) plus 1 tbs. lukewarm milk 1 1/2 tsp. instant or active dry …
Given I Love Linen’s creative director Lauren Roe has recently moved from inner-city Melbourne to the lush Queensland hinterland, it’s a little ironic that her latest collection is full of moody hues. From deep olive green to charcoal and classic navy, the look definitely walks on the darker side but we like it very much! “We wanted to …
With a high-profile body of Sydney work including The Grounds of Alexandria, Archie Rose Distilling Co. and Merivale venues Charlie Parker’s and Fred’s, the architecture and design firm Acme & Co has certainly raised the interior stakes for Sydney hospitality venues of late. And it’s a pretty impressive effort for a company that isn’t even five …
Sponsored by American Express The end of the financial year is approaching and with it the start of the chillier weather. Time to bunker down at home and watch the good TV, get out the slow cooker, light some candles and cosy up! If you ask us, it's time to invest in a few new pieces to make your home more comfortable for the cooler months, …
By Rob Sinclair When it comes to predicting what’s hot in interiors, it usually pays to look to the northern hemisphere, two seasons ahead of us, for inspiration and what is set to hit Australian shores. I saw these trends first-hand this season after attending the ISH bathroom fair in Frankfurt, with all the powerhouse brands from around …
The use of internal timber cladding has gained huge traction of late, with people no doubt seduced by the warmth and texture that the material brings into a space. But what of the effect on the environment? We profiled a fabulous timber panel company recently and today we bring you another similar find, Glosswood, a Perth outfit with a …
While they’ve been a favourite of Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen throughout this season of House Rules, Sean and Ella ended up at the bottom of the leaderboard last Sunday after the flamboyant judged deemed their work on Aaron and Daniella’s backyard “awful” and gave it a 4/10. Meanwhile, it was a three-way tie for the remaining teams. Kate & …
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