Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
“I’m not aiming for a particular look. I am trying to create designs that will outlast trends and be relevant for a long time,” says Melbourne-based English designer Thomas Coward. With a repertoire that spans product and furniture design as well as interior fit-outs, the designer is also interested in how products make people feel. “Forms can …
From unusual statement bath tubs to elegant Art Deco inspired tapware, March has seen a couple of exciting new ranges hit the bathroom scene. Plus, Kohler's new DIY tap ware collection features interchangeable spouts and handles that let you become the designer! Agape bathtubs: If statement bath tubs are your jam then you can't go past the …
Given that Australian bathroom brand Merwe’s distinctive bronze basins have an almost sculptural quality, it didn’t surprise me to find out that the company founder is a fine artist. And while Jacques van der Merwe’s artistic repertoire includes painting, drawing, sculpture and photography, today we’re focusing on how he came to create his gorgeous …
Sisters Wilhelmina McCarroll (creative director) and Fleur Sibbel (managing director) are the award-winning design duo behind the Zuster brand – a name synonymous with beautiful, bespoke Australian made furniture. This International Women's Day, we spoke to Willy and Fleur about their design legacy, interiors trends and what it’s like to be working …
January was a bit slow on the bathroom front, but this month sees an array of fabulous new products to tempt. From a new bespoke vanity line, to the latest bathroom trend predictions, there's plenty of interest in our latest round-up. Timberline McLaren vanity: Exclusive to Beaumont Tiles, this new bespoke vanity range is completely …
Home to Pinterest partner manager Kim Hollis, is it any wonder that this luxe Sydney bathroom renovation has serious design cred? But creating a moodboard was just the beginning of the road for Kim, who engaged interior designer Agnes Sweijer to bring her Pinterest board to life. “I hired a designer as I felt very daunted about what could be done …
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 …
While toilets aren’t the most exciting of topics, the latest technological advances have certainly piqued our interest. From washing functions to automatic seats, lights, remote controls and hygiene glazes, there’s seemingly more to the humble toilet than ever! And accordingly, rather than being an afterthought, when designing a bathroom, they’re …
Our bathrooms play a vital role in our daily lives; they help invigorate us in the morning, and wind us down in the evening. This space should never be neglected and has so much more potential than just functioning as a practical place. What’s more, through small changes, it can be transformed into a refuge of relaxation and recuperation that …
Reece Bathrooms' Daniela Santilli weighs in how long a bathroom really takes... There’s no doubt about it, The Block contestants completed a phenomenal amount of work each week. Of course, that is because they’re dedicating 100% of their time and effort to the task; not letting a day job or even sleep get in their way. If The Block has inspired …
