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Australian bathroom & laundry trends: May 2023 edition

By Amy Collins-Walker •

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From a fabulous line-up of metallic basins to the latest in laundry must-haves, there are plenty of great new products on the market for our bathrooms and laundries.

Meir: Available in four fabulous finishes including tiger bronze (brass), champagne, brushed nickel and shadow (gunmetal), the Lavello round basins are made from stainless steel and are coated in environmentally friendly PVD coating which ensures they are beautiful, durable and easy to clean. From $799.

Meir basin
Lavello basin in brushed nickel
Meir champagne basin
Lavello basin in champagne

Hisense: Minimalist in design, the latest Hisense washing machines (Series 5 and Series 7) not only look sharp but they’ve got eco-credentials too. Both product lines offer strong sustainability credentials when it comes to energy and water usage and we love the charcoal black finish.

Hisense washer and dryer

Agape Memory collecction: Available locally at Artedomus, the latest Agape collection of tapware and bathroom accessories have a clean, timeless and versatile aesthetic. Made and designed in Italy, the brand is renowned for its beautiful craftmanship and contemporary interpretation of traditional bathroom fixtures and fittings and this range is no exception. Finishes include chrome, brushed burnished brass and natural brushed brass. 

Artedomus tapware
Artedomus

Hills Aluminium A-Frame Airer: It’s not often that we get excited about a clothes airer but this rose pink design caught our eye. Not only is air drying gentler on your clothing but it reduces energy bills and your environmental footprint too. To maximise drying efficiency, make sure to position your airer in a warm, breezy spot which could be under an open window, over an air vent or by an open door. $99.

Hills airer
Hills airer

Beaumont Tiles: Inspired by traditional Japanese screening, the Textile range of tiles comes in four trending colours – white, ecru, coral and terra. “The luxe furrowed surface of the Textile range will mean you can’t help but touch the tiles!” says Beaumont Tiles design specialist Christie Wood. From $39.95 per square metre.

Beaumont Tiles
Beaumont Tiles Textile coral matte tile
Beaumont Tiles Textile Terra matte tile
Beaumont Tiles Textile terra matte tile

Electrolux 9kg UltimateCare 900 heat pump dryer with 3D Sense: This dryer features technology that measures the humidity and dampness of the load and adjusts the drying time according to the fabrics being washed. Even silk and wool can be dried and special sensors also work to avoid over drying which can be harmful to fabrics. In addition, the fast drum movement on the wool cycle ensures wools are kept flat to reduce shrinkage. $2249.

Hisense dryer

Domenica Formulations laundry liquid: Made in Australia, this laundry liquid is not only housed in super chic packaging but it’s a rather luxe formulation. The product is cruelty free, gentle, non-toxic and free from parabens and artificial colours and dyes. And it smells amazing! $45.

Domenica Formulations
Domenica Formulations laundry liquid

Scarabeo Etra basin: Available locally through Paco Jaanson, this basin takes the shape of an arched window, with sharp lines complementing gentle curves. Available as either a wall-mounted basin, or paired with the Etra console, the white ceramic basins of Etra are sleek and minimalist.

Ceramics of Etra
Scarabeo Etra basin and console
Ceramics of Etra
Scarabeo Etra basin

Waken: An antidote to the traditional white dental care aesthetic, leading UK naturally-led mouthcare brand Waken has just hit Australian shelves. The brand’s sustainable packaging features pretty on-trend pastel shades that are perfect for leaving permanently on the bathroom bench top. The range features eight products in four flavours across toothpaste and mouthwash, including whitening, peppermint, mint and strawberry, and spearmint. From $13.

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Sadly, the day after Boxing Day, I ended up back in an ambulance after an internal bleed where my hemoglobin levels dropped dangerously low. I'm not very good at explaining the medical side, but after surgery and a couple of nights in ICU, I'm now on a ward and recovering well, hoping I get to return home ASAP.

I have so many thank yous to say for the incredible GoFundMe donations and kindness and support I've received. I really am blown away and so grateful. There are so many good people in the world, both strangers and those I'm lucky enough to know.

And having now received 6 bags of blood transfusion myself, another huge shout out to all donors. I felt so good to know I've done my bit donating over the years when I received someone else's life saving donation. Please consider doing the same and potentially saving a life.

Before ending up back in hospital, I was settling in well at home with daily visits from nurses and I'm hoping I can get back to that new normal again soon. 

Thank you again to everyone for their kindness. And biggest thanks to @damianfrancis for truly spoiling me at Christmas and once again holding the fort at home. Our boys are so lucky to have you ❤️
Edit: the winner of this giveaway is @wholehearted Edit: the winner of this giveaway is @wholeheartedstudio Congratulations Hayley!

To thank you all for your beautiful messages of support after sharing my very vulnerable big news the other day, I've teamed up with the talented @katenixon_official to give one follower the chance to win this stunning prize worth almost $600.

It includes:

Ines 3-Piece Marble Bathroom Set (soap dispenser, tumbler and tray) worth $169

Ines Marble Bowl, worth $135

Ines Marble Container with Wooden Lid, worth $79

Lola Marble Tray, worth $89

Sawar Scalloped Bowl, worth $109

They're all part of NOMAD by KATE NIXON, the Sydney interior designer's considered new curation of beautiful, storied objects for the home.

For your chance of winning, please follow @interiorsaddict and @katenixon_official, tell us the name of the collection and tag 2 friends by midnight Sydney time on Sunday 14 December 2025. Winner will be chosen at random and announced here. 

You can even style the marble trays and bowls elsewhere in the home – why should the bathroom get all the fun?!

Good luck. Giveaway is not endorsed by or associated with Meta in any way. Open to Australian residents only. 

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Trigger warning: cancer. Home is SO important to Trigger warning: cancer.

Home is SO important to me, I even made a job out of talking about it. And having been stuck in hospital for 5 weeks, away from my sanctuary and my boys, I've never craved it more. 

I'm going through the hardest time of my life and I'm finally sharing it here in the way I hope you've always known me to; with authenticity, realness and hope.

I've been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It's devastating and life-changing news and feels very vulnerable to share. Sadly it's causing me so much physical pain, I can't manage it at home. Being stuck in hospital, on top of keeping this secret, has been very isolating. 

Our precious boys are our number one priority and we are being very well supported by our medical team and amazing friends and family. I can't say enough about the huge role my husband is playing in keeping us together.

I've continued to work when possible because I love it and it's a big part of my identity. I want as much normalcy, distraction and positivity as possible right now. Some days I put my lipstick on and face the day with gratitude for all the good stuff, like my world class friends and amazing healthcare. But I'm only human and other days, I just can't.

Despite the gravity of the situation, I only have to look at my boys to know I cannot give up hope. 

Thanks for all the love and support I know you'll throw my way but please respect my boundaries by not asking medical questions or making medical suggestions, and know that I won't be able to reply to everyone. 

This beautiful community has supported me for over a decade and I'm sure your kindness will help me no end. And if you want to support me, keep reading the blog so my work isn't wasted!

I'll still be the main point of contact for Interiors Addict but things will look a little different as I continue my chemo (3 rounds down) and get used to my new way of life. 

Right now, my only wish is to be discharged to my family for Christmas. 

Because I can no longer give blood, if anyone would like to make a festive donation of blood or plasma on my behalf and share it with me here, that would really make my day ❤️

PS. Nurses are worth their weight in gold.
This modular home was built in 6 weeks and install This modular home was built in 6 weeks and installed in just 4 days and can even be added to later if its family outgrow it. It's @mill.built's first prefabricated modular home – a breakthrough in speed, performance and affordability. And it sits in the Yarra Valley's net zero carbon estate, @liveatthecape , which is Australia's first.

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You know what I love? Pink & red together! And str You know what I love? Pink & red together! And stripes! And bows! If you do too, @kmartaus Christmas stuff is starting to drop and you won't be disappointed. It's also largely generic enough that you could use it all year round, if that's your vibe.

See more on the homepage now, via link in bio.

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Fanciest matchbox EVER. Fact. Swipe for silver. W Fanciest matchbox EVER. Fact. Swipe for silver.

Who wouldn't LOVE one of these as a gift?! $69 from @blackblazesydney's new Vesper collection. Available to preorder now. 

Comment 'matches' and we'll DM you all the details.

This is a great way to elevate your everyday!

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This once 90s kitchen is now reflective of the Mid This once 90s kitchen is now reflective of the Mid Century home it's the heart of, and its stylish owners who love vintage glass and other Marketplace finds.

Head to the blog via link in bio to see more of this transformation by @howardlanedesigns Designer Tamiko Gleeson says: "I love that the kitchen now truly serves Peter and Trish – functionally and aesthetically. While every finish is new, there’s a bold sense of nostalgia and confidence in the selections. I love the Jamaican Walnut joinery with its subtle peek of Botanical Green, and the vertical timber slats in the sliding doors and wall-hung bar.

“I love the checkered tiles on the splashback and the way they add a playful rhythm to the space. But what I love most is how the design shines even brighter when layered with their Facebook Marketplace finds."

Suppliers can be found in the blog post.

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  1. Sandra Bleakley says

    May 22, 2023 at 2:55 pm

    I’m just wondering if you do bathroom renovations or is this just a newsletter? Regards Sandra

    • Jen BishopJen Bishop says

      May 23, 2023 at 9:16 am

      Hi Sandra, we are a news website with info about the latest trends and products (and real life before and afters) in Australian home and reno but we don’t actually do any projects. Sorry!

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