Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
Combining beautiful Australiana inspired packaging with a luxe product has proved a winning formula for Aussie homewares brand Murphy & Daughters, who just scored a place on Oprah’s Favourite Things for 2019! "It’s the kind of win every small business dreams of," says founder Sarah Murphy. A decade in business has seen the brand's …
A plumber only plays a small part in a bathroom renovation. But the plumbing in a bathroom plays a vital part, because if it’s not installed correctly it can be a disaster. No matter the size of the space, plumbing makes a bathroom functional. However, small bathroom renovations can be tricky to ensure they are well-designed despite the area …
Building or renovating a bathroom is a costly exercise, and most of the time it isn’t something you do on a regular basis. So keeping up with interior trends can sometimes seem difficult to achieve in a space where your fixtures and fittings are so permanent. But this is where smart styling comes in. Having just celebrated a year in business, …
There is so much to share about my recent bathroom reno and I couldn't possibly fit it all into the reveal post, so I'm sharing a little more detail today, with why I chose the things I did and how those decisions have (thankfully!) worked out really well. Phew! TILES: In some ways, this is the starting point; the blank canvas! In the 2.5 …
You know that old cliché about saving the best until last? I think we may have just done that with our family bathroom! This was the last major (indoor) project in our house and it's been a long wait; 2.5 years to be precise. For quite a while now, it's no longer been the "Nanna house" we purchased but a really nice house with a terrible bathroom …
From the outdoor bath trend to some rather gorgeous textured tiles and a Sydney accessories pop-up shop, there's plenty to whet your bathroom appetite this month. Artedomus textured tiles: A geometric, tactile look, tile merchant Artedomus has noticed a surge in demand for textured mosaic tiles of late. Ideal for adding an extra dimension to …
Nestled in the Sydney coastal suburb of North Curl Curl, this 20-year-old bathroom got a stylish upgrade recently by interior designer Deanne Crowther, of Bathrooms by Oldham. And while there was nothing 'wrong' with the former space, the new bathroom is not only more functional but it’s much more beautiful too. “Our client wanted to update …
Part of a newly renovated heritage home in the Melbourne suburb of Kew, these two bathrooms were overhauled recently with an emphasis on bold, bright colour. Home to a busy family of five, the new children’s bathroom is notable for its bright yellow ceiling while the parent’s ensuite features a unique, multi-coloured fish-scale tile for maximum …
When it comes to building and renovating, it’s no secret that bathrooms are some of the most expensive spaces in the home. In fact, Open Agent recently revealed the average cost of a bathroom installation in a brand-new Aussie home is $16,430, while renovating one costs $17,522. That's a lot of dollars! So when you consider these substantial …
We’ve featured this fabulous Noosa home before but today we’re taking a more in-depth tour of its resort-style, award-winning bathrooms. “They have the vibe of a luxury hotel – I wanted each bathroom to be a place to unwind after a busy day,” says the home’s architect Sarah Waller. The chic, monochrome spaces complement the home’s minimalist …
