While known for their classic and timeless nature, the subway tile has experienced a dramatic renaissance this autumn, but not in the way DIY renovators would necessarily expect. Subways have evolved dramatically of late, says Beaumont Tiles’ strategic designer Vanessa Thompson, and are now incorporating dynamic patterns, vibrant colours and …
Designer’s river house offers family a new lifestyle
This home surrounded by water and bushland in Sydney's south was a labour of love for interior designer Vivian Panagos and her husband David. Thankfully, the seventies home didn't need major floorplan changes as access to the house and bringing in building materials was not at all easy! "The renovation wasn't for the faint hearted," says …
Laminex has biggest refresh in quarter of a century
Laminex has hit refresh on its colour collection with the most comprehensive update in more than 25 years. The new Laminex Colour Collection has been carefully curated for the Australian lifestyle with an expansive range of true-to-life woodgrains, minerals and metallics, as well as timeless whites and neutrals and the latest trends. As an …
Jen’s top 5 insta accounts: April 2019
We love finding new accounts to follow on Instagram, for inspiration and even just enjoyment and fun! Each month, Jen shares her favourite from right here in Australia and across the globe. @suiteonestudio USA Lindsay Emery is a ceramicist in North Carolina with the mission to make mealtimes beautiful! Her feed is full of stunning handmade …
The folding arm awning which completed our back deck
You may have seen our recent back yard transformation with a new deck which gave us a beautiful and practical outdoor entertaining space. Unfortunately, it wasn't quite perfect due to the loss of shade from dismantling the ageing pergola, so we needed a new solution. And it is a Sunway folding arm, retractable awning. We didn't think our …
Cobalt blue: the new millennial pink for interiors?
By Lexi Kentmann Matisse. Picasso. Yves Klein. They all had it in common. To Matisse it signified volume and distance. For Picasso it denoted a period in his life. And for Yves Klein – he is known for “inventing” it – his deep blue hue. That rich state of ultramarine that’s synonymous with his work. He even trademarked “International Klein …
What going to the flower market’s really like…
This is an edited extract from A Tree in the House by Annabelle Hickson published by Hardie Grant Books AU $50.00/NZ $55.00 and is available where all good books are sold. Photographer: © Annabelle Hickson. I recently went to the Sydney flower market with a florist friend. I’d happily never go there again. She had casually warned, ‘Oh, there’s a …
Foodie Friday: Pasta with pancetta & caramelised onions
Sweet caramelised onions and salty pancetta are combined in this rustic, easy-to-make dish from Williams Sonoma. Spaghetti is a very acceptable substitute if bucatini is hard to come by. Uncork a Trebbiano or other soft Italian white to balance the earthiness of the pasta. Ingredients 250 g pancetta, cut into 6mm dice 4 Tbs. olive oil 250 …
Room reveal: our master bedroom, take two!
Photography: Jacqui Turk Some rooms are more challenging than others. Our master bedroom has been one of them. Big time! Where do I start?! Before we moved in, I hastily picked what I thought was a nice shade of navy from a colour chart as I wanted to get the whole house painted while it was still empty. The first time I saw the colour in real …
Changing Rooms episode 2 recap: Love and hate!
This week, Changing Rooms changed its timeslot to Fridays and Saturdays at 7.30pm. We tuned in to see how the rooms went down and it was definitely a case of love and hate. But overall, the homeowners were happier than not with their new look homes, created by interior designers Tim Leveson and Jane Thomson. Much like the nineties version of …