More than simply a light source, a chic table lamp can be just the finishing touch a room needs. From iconic designs such as the Atollo and Tom Dixon's Bell, to more affordable iterations, here's our pick of the table lamp bunch. Tom Dixon Bell table lamp in brass: Drawing inspiration from space helmets, this iconic lamp is one of the British …
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Feliz Home co-founder launches painting career
If you’re a long-time reader, you’ll be familiar with the lovely homewares label Feliz Home as we've featured it many times. Specialising primarily in bedding, the boutique brand was co-founded by Geelong-based Janey Forbes who recently made the decision to sell the business to explore a full-time career as an artist. “Designing, painting and …
Stylish Jervis Bay holiday home is insta-perfect
Located just 2.5 hours’ drive south of Sydney, the just launched Mandala Beach House is nestled on the northern shores of Jervis Bay, in the coastal village of Callala Bay. Situated across the road from the ocean, the home accommodates up to 12 guests making it a fabulous spot for a family or group getaway. And for interior lovers, it's got design …
Laundry ideas: How to hide one in the kitchen!
Known as a ‘European laundry,’ tucking away a washing machine inside a kitchen cupboard isn’t exactly a new idea but it’s a trend with legs in Australia. With the quarter acre block a thing of the past in most capital cities, homeowners are always looking for ways to maximise space within an increasingly smaller footprint. To this end, we caught up …
Australian bathroom trends: December 2019 edition
From Australia's first touchless toilet, to an affordable new Aussie tap ware range and gorgeous large format bleached concrete-look tile, the bathroom scene remains as interesting as ever as the decade draws to a close. Beaumont Tiles Debris White tile: Ideal for bigger spaces, this large format tile is designed to emulate concrete but with a …
Foodie Friday: Buche de Noel (Christmas Log)
Buche de what you say? Also known as a Yule or Christmas Log, this is a traditional dessert served at Christmas in Europe. Brought to us by Beko, if you’re looking for something a little bit different to the standard fruit cake, trifle or pavlova to serve on Christmas Day, this dessert is it! Ingredients Cake 240ml milk 3 eggs …
Australian kitchen trends: Summer 2019 edition
When it comes to kitchens, summer seems to be the season of the surface. There's a new marble-look finish from Caesarstone, five new colours from Laminex, new glass splash backs and a collaboration that makes pairing your kitchen bench top and paint colours even easier. Stegbar splash backs: Stegbar has collaborated with interior designer and …
Ask a stylist: How do I furnish a small, awkward room?
In this next instalment of our Ask The Stylist series, with Alex Carter of Harlow + Willow, a reader writes in with a lounge room conundrum. Reader question: I have this unusually shaped, smallish living room and have for years configured the contents a variety of ways, but it still doesn’t sit comfortably. I want to replace the sofa soon …
norsuHOME reno transforms life for foster family
A charitable project created for a Melbourne foster family, the latest norsuHOME renovation story is a real Christmas heart warmer. “We called this one ‘Project Seven’ because the family was expanding from five to seven members with the introduction of two permanent foster children,” says norsuHOME co-founder Kristy Sadlier. The family's …
Buy paint online with new custom brand Tint
With a tight edit of 70 on-trend colours, a colour-matching service and express delivery, new Aussie online-only paint brand Tint is determined to simplify the paint-purchasing process. “The experience of shopping for paint hasn’t changed in decades and is about as exciting as watching paint dry. We want home paint buying – and ultimately home …