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.
In this next instalment of our Ask The Stylist series, with Alex Carter of Harlow + Willow, we solve your cushion conundrums. Reader question: I have two white faux bamboo outdoor lounges that have navy blue covers with white piping. What cushions would look good? Answer: Hi there, thank you for submitting your question! And what a …
If you’ve been following The Block, I think you’d agree that last weekend’s auction results threw out a few curve balls; none more surprising than the series' underdogs Tess and Luke taking out top honours. Their property went for an eye-watering $3.62 million ($630,000 over reserve), with the couple pocketing an amazing $730,000 for their …
With summer well and truly on its way, now is the perfect time to freshen up your backyard as it becomes one of the focal points for relaxing and entertaining during the summer months. Outdoor spaces can become neglected during the cooler, wetter months of winter meaning that come spring, these areas often require some extra effort to spruce up. …
If the kitchen (or TV) is the heart of a home, the bathroom is the unsung hero - it is where most of us start and end our day. Hence, it is important to keep it feeling fresh and relaxing at all times. Ari Zorlu, managing director of luxurious bathroomware importer Paco Jaanson is in the know, and below are his tricks in creating a trendy bathroom …
In a new regular column, we've teamed up with Australian interior and photographic stylist Alex Carter from Harlow + Willow to answer your burning questions! "As a qualified interior designer, the aesthetic and design philosophy of Harlow + Willow is about creating a fun and colourful interior that doesn’t take itself too seriously," Alex …
Sponsored by Yates We all know indoor plants have never been more on trend. I know, how can something from nature be in fashion exactly? But you know I'm right! Every magazine, blog and Instagram account is teeming with images of towering Fiddle Leaf Figs, impressive trailing specimens of Devil's Ivy and String of Pearls, and mighty …
By Jessica Bellef Are you a tenant who despairs of having a home that truly reflects your style and personality? When we rent a house, we are borrowing the space. These houses weren’t built for us, and they weren’t built for the people who will move in after us, but they temporarily become our own when we arrange our things in them, go through …
Reno royalty Naomi Findlay shares her top tips and a recent home office makeover (we're jealous!). Do you have a home office that you hardly use to actually work or study? Poorly planned studies often become underused and turned into a dumping zone for the family. There is science behind the way a space can make us feel, act and think – I …
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 …
Often overlooked when it comes to spring cleaning, the kitchen is one of those household spaces that could really use reorganising on the regular. From rearranging the pantry to simplifying your drawers and sorting out the mess that is the space beneath the sink, we caught up with Freedom Kitchens for their step-by-step advice on how to overhaul …
