By Cherie Barber Last month, I highlighted two bathrooms I’d renovated for prices that probably drew disbelief from some who might have forked out treble the amount for half the impact. Those two case studies hopefully did demonstrate what highly targeted cosmetic renovating is all about. This month, I’m shifting the focus to kitchens. The trick, …
How to: Future-proof your home at the design stage
By Frances Cosway When you’re building or renovating a home that you plan on living in for 15 years or more, you need to ensure it will meet your needs now, as well as in the future when your family’s requirements change and you become older. This means that you need to think about how you ‘future proof’ your home to meet your needs today, as …
Bathroom trends: What’s new in tapware?
By Rob Sinclair When it comes to predicting what’s hot in interiors, it usually pays to look to the northern hemisphere, two seasons ahead of us, for inspiration and what is set to hit Australian shores. I saw these trends first-hand this season after attending the ISH bathroom fair in Frankfurt, with all the powerhouse brands from around …
Home staging: is it really worth it?
By Naomi Findlay You’ve no doubt heard the phrase ‘home staging’ being thrown around the real estate industry recently. For those unfamiliar with the concept, it’s essentially styling (or staging) a home for sale. No doubt you’ve got a couple of questions. Is it worth it? Does it get results? And why exactly should you spend more money on a …
What is space medicine?
By Naomi Findlay Have you ever thought about the impact that interiors have on our lives? If you’re reading this blog, chances are that you have but did you realise there’s a whole area of study surrounding it called space medicine? Combining the principles of Baubiologie (the study of how indoor living environments affect the health of their …
Real homes: Two bathrooms transformed for just $3000 and $8000
By Cherie Barber A bathroom can be one of the most trade-intensive rooms in the house to renovate – and that traditionally means high labour costs. Expect your bathroom to be out of action for anywhere from one to three weeks, depending on the scale of the reno and any unforeseen problems that might arise. A typical bathroom renovation can cost …
How to: Design a contemporary butler’s pantry
By Naomi Findlay Traditionally, butler’s pantries were a whole and complete kitchen, where the butlers and staff of the house would prepare meals for the household as well as hiding any mess from dinner parties. Downton Abbey fans will be all over this, I’m sure! But far from an outmoded concept, I believe in using elements and ideas from a …
Foodie Friday: Raspberry coconut baked tart
Today's recipe is from Kirsten Tibballs. Proclaimed by MasterChef Australia as ‘the Queen of Chocolate,’ she is one of Australia’s most celebrated and internationally respected pastry chefs and chocolatiers. In between television appearances and judging world class competitions, Kirsten teaches at Savour Chocolate and Patisserie School in …
What to buy in Bali: an interior stylist’s guide
Stylist Heidi Albertiri from The Life Style Edit shares what to buy in homewares mecca Bali. We have all heard of the must go places to visit whilst in Bali and there are many. In the world of interiors and styling, Bali has definitely made its mark with its contribution to beautiful interior pieces and spaces. When faced with the plethora of …
Why timber vanities can cope with your wet bathroom
By Alison Collins The bathroom is traditionally the most stark space in any home filled with materials such as tiles, glass, mirror, ceramics and polished concrete. Adding timber to the space, whether it be a vanity, shaving cabinet or shelving, always adds warmth and that spa-like sense of luxury. The biggest question that we get from …
