Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
What's a mudroom, I hear you ask? (I really have heard a lot of you ask this!). I think we've seen a few on shows like The Block, only they're not always an actual room, are they?! So I'm here to demystify a little and tell you why you need one! They can be a whole room of course, if you have that luxury of space. But the great thing is, you …
Located in the Hills District of Sydney, this French inspired new home has a rather large footprint (750 square metres) and is comprised of five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a wine cellar, home theatre, swimming pool and 10-car garage. “We were asked to create a luxurious home that was inspired by the apartments of Paris,” says the project’s interior …
A delicious homemade curry made from an age-old curry paste recipe combined with coconut milk, mushrooms, zucchini, bok choy and prawns topped with fresh chilli and coriander leaves. Clinical nutritionist and recipe creator Rosie Eyre says: "This is the most delicious curry. It is due to making the curry sauce from scratch. This does …
Established in Sydney in 2013, blinq.art sells some of the world’s finest photographic art prints and after more than five years at Westfield Bondi Junction, the business has relocated its gallery to Paddington in an effort to better serve its customers. The business also has a busy online store that serves a dedicated fanbase across the …
Sponsored by AGHA Melbourne Gift Fair We all want to know what’s going to be on trend in homewares over the next 12 months so I spoke to a retail store owner, an interior designer and an interior decorator for their predictions. Recently returned to her Hobart gift and homewares store from the design fairs of Europe, Lucy Given attended many …
From industrial styled tap ware to a gorgeous new two-toned round concrete basin and chic resin bathroom accessories, this month has been a big one for new bathroom wares. IB Rubinette's BOLD collection: This statement bathroom tap ware collection has a solid industrial vibe and features easy-grip wheel taps and an angled spout. The range is …
Designed by architect David Boyle, ‘Five Gardens House’ was the overall winner of the recent New South Wales Architecture Awards’ Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions) category and, with its undulating Sydney waterside location and design that drinks in the beautiful landscape, it’s easy to see why. Something about …
Now I don't want to get off on the wrong foot with the Central Coast residents, because I can assure you I've always been a fan, but I have to be honest and say I never considered it as a particularly stylish place or a foodie destination. My recent weekend there with the family proved to me that things are starting to change and I'm happy to share …
With more than 500 entries across 12 award categories, the inaugural Design Files Design Awards have launched with aplomb and today we are bringing you some of the amazing shortlisted projects. Designed to recognise the best of Australian design, the awards are a little different to most given that they not only recognise our most talented …
While you may not have heard of her by name, you’ve no doubt come across the work of Sydney based interior stylist Kerrie-Ann Jones through her many fabulous covers for Real Living magazine. After a career in the music industry, Kerrie-Ann worked on interiors title Homes+ before a freelance stint that culminated in her landing her dream job in …
