Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
Shining the spotlight on just 3 per cent of its professional community, the 2020 Best of Houzz awards have been announced, honouring those whose work was the most popular on the platform. Receiving an accolade is no small thing, especially when you consider that the Houzz community includes 2.5 million active home professionals and interior and …
With its sweeping ocean views from almost every room, this home makes the utmost of its cliffside seaside location in Mount Martha, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Built in the 1960’s, its owners (a family of five) decided to renovate it recently with interior designer Jasmine McClelland at the helm. “The 1960’s property was in mostly …
Whether you are renovating a home because it’s new, or you want to increase your comfort and enjoyment, it’s important to keep up-to-date with the most relevant interior trends and styles. According to a recent study, 1 in 6 Australians have home renovations on their wish list but are unable to currently afford home improvements. Ex Blockheads, …
Located in Sydney’s Buraneer Bay, this 1970’s family home underwent a sympathetic overhaul recently taking plenty of cues from existing features. The floor plan remains the same, as do the cedar framed windows which are a key reference point throughout; there’s pops of complementary timber in every room. “Our clients briefed us to work …
While I love Queer Eye, I usually find myself fast forwarding to the interior makeover segment of the Netflix show. Do you relate? The personal style overhauls are always interesting, but there’s something about the way the show’s resident interior designer Bobby Berk creates magic out of mayhem, that really draws me in. So if, like me, you’re a …
While not everyone can afford to employ an interior designer or stylist, if you can, it pays to think about how to make the most out of the relationship. Working closely with anyone can be fraught, but it's especially the case when the project is as personal as your own home. And while in many cases the process is a smooth one, what happens when …
Recently unveiled on the corner of Macleay and Orwell Streets in Sydney’s cosmopolitan Potts Point is renowned interior designer Greg Natale's new flagship store. Presenting his ever-growing range of decorative homewares, gifts and décor, the concept space extends the award winning designer’s brand reach, delivering a one-of-a-kind retail …
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 …
There aren’t many modern designers more revered than Britain’s Tom Dixon. The British designer, perhaps best known for his iconic round copper pendant lights and table lamps, has a distinct aesthetic that’s certainly resonated with people across the globe. And while he is involved in many architectural projects globally, never before has he created …
Throughout her work as a Sydney-based interior designer, property stylist and media presenter, Jane Thomson is exposed to more trends than most. And after 30 years in the business, she has an intimate perspective on the Aussie interior design scene. “Australians are far more selective than we give ourselves credit for. We don’t just slavishly …
