Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
Throughout her work as a Sydney-based interior designer, property stylist and media presenter, Jane Thomson is exposed to more trends than most. And after 30 years in the business, she has an intimate perspective on the Aussie interior design scene. “Australians are far more selective than we give ourselves credit for. We don’t just slavishly …
It's really starting to feel like Christmas (with trees and decorations appearing and the end of the work year imminent), making it the perfect time to start baking some classic Yuletide treats. Brought to us by Beko, these traditional cookies are a great one to make with kids and a fabulous way to kickstart the festive …
The stylish Byron Bay boutique hotel The Atlantic got the west elm via Jason Grant treatment recently when its communal spaces, and one of its best-loved rooms, was beautifully refreshed - just in time for the holiday season. The new look palette includes tan leather, navy, white, earthy timbers and pops of colour that combine for a relaxed …
The brainchild of respected Aussie furniture company King Living, Design.Online is set to shake up the furniture scene with its arrival this month. Launching with just three products (a sofa, mattress and bed), the eco-conscious range is manufactured using repurposed by-products from King Living’s manufacturing. “The Design.Online team set about …
The latest figures from Commsec show that the size of an average house built in 2018/19 is 228.8 square metre; that’s a 1.3 per cent decrease on last year. Often, this steady decrease in property sizes translates into backyard and entertaining areas that are smaller which means we have to be much smarter with our outdoor choices. With …
Located near Geelong, in Victoria’s Barwon Heads, this gorgeous light-filled home features a sensitive restoration of, and extension to, an existing weatherboard cottage. The house provides the perfect backdrop for its owners, a young couple and two energetic dogs, to entertain, while the materials palette perfectly reflects its coastal …
Chalk paint and DIY doyenne Annie Sloan is known for producing beautiful imagery, but this year’s Christmas pics stopped us in our tracks. Completely free of the usual Christmas tropes, Annie has a sophisticated and stylish take on the festive season. We caught up with her to tease out her best Christmas styling tips. The role of colour at …
With apartment, and small-space living, on the rise, so too is our passion for plants. Coincidence much? I think not! When surrounded by concrete, it makes sense that we yearn to reconnect with the natural world. Melbourne-based architect, interior designer and plant cultivator Jason Chongue knows a thing or two about plants; especially when it …
I'm actually really excited to share this with you because I think it's going to be a game changer for our home and I hope you'll love them too. My builder recommended the illume Skylight Alternative to me when we were in the planning stages of our new bathroom. We were getting rid of its dated old skylight and installing a new ceiling where we …
Located in Glebe, in Sydney’s Inner West, this 12-year-old three-bedroom townhouse got a makeover recently, with interior designer Ioanna Lennox at the helm. “The design brief was for a warm, contemporary home with touches of colour and restrained vibrancy,” says Ioanna. The owners, a professional couple, also wanted to maximise the space and make …
