Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
Backing onto national park and located at Peregian beach, just south of Noosa, this home was originally built in 1982 and, while well-maintained, was in dire need of a refresh when renovation specialist Maria Baron from Black and White Projects bought it recently. “When we purchased Parakeet Cottage, it was well loved and well looked …
There’s nothing nicer in winter than coming home to an enticing and aromatic soup that’s been bubbling away in your slow-cooker. We can't wait to try this week's recipe from Williams Sonoma. Ingredients 1 kg skinless, bone-in chicken thighs Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tsp. five-spice powder 2 tbsps. peanut oil 1 brown onion, finely …
The transition from tween to teenage years heralds a significant and often expensive personal style overhaul. During this time of rapid personality growth, how your teen styles their bedroom is just as important in expressing their newfound tastes as the clothes they wear. With a combination of creativity, clever ideas and White Knight’s …
Sponsored by Designers Guild You know what they say about buying well and buying once? That's why I always prefer, if possible, to buy great quality brands on sale rather than buy a lot of cheaper full price stuff which will show its cheapness and disposability in a few months' time. So the good news is that Designers Guild, which I'd call a …
Where you studied and what: Diploma Interior Design & Drafting at Melbourne College of Decoration, RMIT. When you started your business and how: I started my first business when I was 23 as I started freelancing after my full-time job, then again in 1999 when I got back into design and doing art commissions. The best business advice you …
Australia’s love affair with the weatherboard look can be seen in many of our historic and most popular styles – from the Queenslander to coastal and new, contemporary designs. “Weatherboard is extremely versatile and is embedded in Australian home design. Traditionally, timber has been the go-to, but today, we have more advanced options, like …
By Veronica Morgan I'm in two minds about whether parents should help grown up kids buy a property. I think parents first need to teach kids about budgeting and help them get a good education so they have a good start in life. I’d like to be able to say to my daughter, “I can help you buy your first home firstly by instilling good values, …
Early adopters of warehouse living in inner city Brisbane, visual artist Caroline Austin and her partner Andrew engaged Wrightson Stewart to work on key areas of their home with stunning results. Caroline both lives and works in their warehouse space, which had its kitchen, bathrooms, entry and study transformed. Capturing the …
While marble has been trending for what feels like years now, it’s mostly been limited to subtle grey and white iterations. But it's a look that seems to be evolving as lately I’ve noticed a more daring aesthetic has taken flight that, while not new, certainly feels fresh on Australian shores. “The marble trend has been around for a long …
Sponsored by Intrim Mouldings As someone currently renovating a very dated sixties house which was lacking in any architectural features or pretty character, I've been learning a few lessons about how to add these things and what makes the biggest difference. I wanted to share my top tips and products for adding some extra va-va-voom to your …
