Located in a gritty inner-city Melbourne suburb, ‘Valiant House’ is a masculine-edged, contemporary transformation of an original workers’ cottage that befits its industrial heritage. “Many of these small workers’ cottages are being demolished in the surrounding streets to make way for townhouse developments and glitzy apartment buildings but we …
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Before & after: Fun makeover for drag queen’s room!
“The art of drag is to elevate and express another side of yourself, to really highlight all the special things that make you stand out, but on a heightened level. To be able to do the same for an interior space was an absolute joy and an incredible way to celebrate PRIDE,” says stylist Jono Fleming who performed a magic makeover on Sydney-based …
Affordable art: Studio Elwood’s abstract minimalism
The creation of Australian fine artist Tory Burke, Melbourne based Australian art brand Studio Elwood creates limited-edition affordable art prints and its latest collection is nothing short of gorgeous. The abstract minimalist range is divided into two parts – The Arch and The Flow – but their similar colours mean they complement one another …
Room reno: Young patient’s charity bedroom makeover
“The design brief for the room was pretty simple really – unicorns, mermaids, rainbows with splashes of pink and yellow,” says interior stylist Sarah McMillan of The Cullin Interiors who recently revamped little Bridget Cole’s bedroom on behalf of the Dandelion Wishes Foundation – the charitable organisation that supports the Monash Children’s …
New Ivy Muse botanical wares range inspired by the 70’s
Further cementing their prominent position within the Australian indoor plant scene, the latest outing from Ivy Muse ‘Playback’ features eight fabulous new pieces including plant hangers, plant sconces, ceramics, stands and accessories. And with limited-edition rust and blue hues an integral part, there’s no denying the solid 1970’s vibe …
Architect’s home amazing example of small space living
With just 33 square metres to work with, architect Jack Chen has maximised every last centimetre of this 1970’s Melbourne apartment through a very clever renovation. And while small, Jack’s apartment really packs it in – it features a four-metre-long kitchen, wine store, sunlit window seat, green house and home studio area too! “I was …
Budget DIY ideas: Our six most popular posts!
The great thing about the online world is that it's very easy for us to see which stories you guys are loving. And it would seem that we have a very enthusiastic band of DIY'ers in our midst because our budget makeover stories are consistently some of our most popular. From how to paint laminate cabinets to three cheap ways to transform a kitchen …
Laundry ideas: Small space design solutions
Kitchen aside, there's no denying the laundry is one of the most integral parts of any home. And with space increasingly at a premium (apartment and townhouse living is becoming the norm in many cities), it really pays to make the laundry as smartly designed as possible. Not only will clever design and the right set of appliances make the space …
Australian bathroom trends: June 2019 edition
From bold floral basins inspired by the 17th century Dutch Masters to a vibrant collection of Le Corbusier ceramic tiles and an Audrey Hepburn emblazoned bath, this month is all about making a statement in the bathroom. Kohler Dutchmaster Collection: We've seen this look in wallpaper, bed linen and cushions but statement floral basins are an …
SOUL of Gerringong’s 10 top holiday home ownership tips
“When I first started on my journey to becoming a holiday property owner, I relied on Dr Google to wade through website after website seeking answers,” says the owner of SOUL of Gerringong Simone Mathews. And given the stylish property quickly became one of Australia’s most popular holiday homes, Simone suddenly found herself inundated by fellow …