Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
Jen's not a designer or stylist, she just loves this stuff, so she often calls on the experts to share their knowledge about things she doesn't know about.
They say you can't go wrong with nature, right? Wrong! How you style your flowers can make them look anything from sad to spectacular! Want to know how to arrange flowers like a pro? Stylist Julia Green of Greenhouse Interiors shares some simple yet brilliant advice below. These beautiful floral artworks are by Brisbane's Beth …
By Naomi Findlay When deciding to renovate or refresh a room, the first points of focus tend to be the walls, the floors, the doors and even the tiles. The ceiling is an important element that is often overlooked until everything else has been updated. This ‘fifth wall’ needs to complement the rest of the space, otherwise it can completely …
By Lindsay Williams Getting the design right for your small bathroom can mean the difference between a cramped, awkward space and a heavenly, cosy sanctuary where you can breathe a sign of relief at the end of a long day. Here are some of our best tips to make the most of your small bathroom space. 1. Keep it clean Small spaces are …
If you're stretched for time and your home needs a little display home style pick me-up, Henley have a few tricks and tips to give your home a fast-tracked makeover. Set the scene Make sure kitchen islands and benches are tidy, clean and clear from clutter, and do the same for the dining table, even if it means having a storage box to …
By Naomi Findlay Painting walls is by far one of the simplest ways to freshen up a room. From toning down the outdated yellow tinge in the living room, to adding a pop of colour in the kids' bedrooms, walls are the canvas for your interior vision. To ensure the end result is just what you had in mind, it is crucial to spend some time properly …
The makeover of this investment rental property by Rachael Turner of Front Porch Properties is anything but basic. We absolutely love all the clever tricks, flatpack hacks and floorplan tweaks she has used to create a unique and high end look without overcapitalising. It definitely pays to have a good carpenter on your speed dial, that's for …
By Wesley Sinclair The design of a new bathroom is important. Unlike your linen cupboard, if you skimp on this part of your new home, it’s something you, and guests, are going to notice. The right bathroom space with the right fixtures can add significant value to a new home. However, as a first homeowner conducting your first renovation, it can …
By Veronica Morgan I'm in two minds about whether parents should help grown up kids buy a property. I think parents first need to teach kids about budgeting and help them get a good education so they have a good start in life. I’d like to be able to say to my daughter, “I can help you buy your first home firstly by instilling good values, …
While marble has been trending for what feels like years now, it’s mostly been limited to subtle grey and white iterations. But it's a look that seems to be evolving as lately I’ve noticed a more daring aesthetic has taken flight that, while not new, certainly feels fresh on Australian shores. “The marble trend has been around for a long …
Sponsored by Planet Ark's Make It Wood I absolutely love my solid timber desk in my home office but little did I know it could be contributing to my productivity as well as looking (and feeling!) good! A new Australian report, Workplaces: Wellness + Wood = Productivity, says productivity can be increased by 8% and rates of well-being …
