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.
“Even at a young age, being neat and tidy gave me a sense of relief and calmness. Looking back, I had always understood that having the right objects in your life can make you feel happier and more balanced,” says professional organiser Gemma Quinn, Australia’s first person to be officially trained by the Japanese organisational guru Marie …
By Don Garvan When deciding on the perfect dining table for a space, there are many things to consider to make sure it’s a piece that will evolve with your style over the years. Before you begin your search, here are a few things to think about to make sure you choose a dining table that will become a centrepiece within your …
It’s hard to believe that we’re looking at the 2020 trend forecasts already but the Dulux one hit our inboxes recently and it’s a beauty. The result of extensive trend research by the brand’s colour and communications manager Andrea Lucena-Orr and stylist Bree Leech, the nature-inspired palette draws on our desire to escape the digital onslaught …
A recent study conducted by PerfectRoom revealed that when a real estate agent asked buyers to visualise the end result of cosmetic work, 82 percent could not picture what these changes would look like once renovated, creating buyer hesitation for properties requiring work. Designed to remove this, PerfectRoom provides a photo-realistic virtual …
Houseplants have become as much a decorating accessory as cushions and art! We spoke to a stylist and a plant expert for their take on styling with them (and keeping them alive!). “These days, we are so spoiled for choice. You can select from lots of different types and varieties of indoor plants, coming in all styles, shapes, sizes and …
When stylist, curator and brand consultant Julia Green was looking to showcase the latest line-up of Greenhouse Interiors wares she chose a novel alternative to the traditional trade fair. Taking over an entire St Kilda home (including relocating the family that lives there), Julia set about creating the ultimate ‘Greenhouse Interiors’ abode – …
Historically, the art world has been a rather highfalutin, impermeable space that seemed open to just a select few. But I believe that is changing – the online world now easily connects artists with buyers and the amount of affordable art seems be increasing by the year – and it's a sentiment shared by the creators of the upcoming Affordable Art …
Made entirely out of Kaboodle flat pack furniture, Brisbane builder Rachael Turner, of Front Porch Properties, created a very impressive looking custom built-in TV unit recently that we just had to share. “I’d rather a built-in than a standalone piece of furniture as it looks much sleeker and more custom,” says Rachael and we couldn’t agree …
When Melbourne stylists Heather Nette King and Bree Leech join forces it’s exciting times indeed. And with the talented duo set to hit west elm’s Bondi store next week (for an exclusive styling session detailed below) we caught up with them in anticipation, where they revealed their favourite styling pieces for spring. Heather Nette King’s …
When it comes to architectural trends these days, have you ever found yourself a little confused as to what exactly represents ‘modern’ design? While Hamptons, Country and French Colonial styles have clear definitions, the term ‘modern’ often seems to be a catch-all phrase for everything else that defies clear categorisation - am I right? To help …
