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.
Whether you’re a stylist, designer or property stager, stylist and property expert Naomi Findlay’s brand new Bali buying trip promises to deliver access to fabulous artisanal homewares, furniture and accessories coupled with rest and relaxation too. “I’ve been going to Bali to run retreats for stylists and designers for five years now. Slowly …
Emily Hruska from Fire Lotus Feng Shui takes us through some of the basic principals of Feng Shui we can try for ourselves Whenever we look into the potential Feng Shui of any given building, there are quite a number of different theoretical approaches that we can take. These theories come from the many different ‘schools’ of Feng Shui whose …
Anyone who has perused an antique store knows that there are usually hundreds, if not thousands, of small items for sale. Often cheaper (but not always) there’s something about purchasing a small antique piece that doesn’t feel quite as intimidating as committing to something larger – a dipping of the toes if you will. But there’s no denying that a …
Decor + Design returns to Melbourne for the 16th year this July with an impressive array of exhibitors, events, experiences and local and international speakers. And when it comes to all-important trends, attendees can expect to see the latest in furniture, lighting, textiles, kitchenware, bathware, workspace design and contemporary art all in one …
The holiday property market has grown exponentially with the arrival of Airbnb and similar sites, so it stands to reason that many people are, with little or no experience, becoming holiday property owners for the first time. Whether you’re a home owner renting out your own home to fund your travels or you’re running a lucrative part-time or …
While a paint refresh is often reserved for the warmer months, there’s no reason why you can’t head down that route in winter. Given we spend more time indoors in winter (often looking for a rainy-day project!) a new paint scheme might be just the thing to revitalise your home. From bold emerald green and navy to concrete finishes, there’s plenty …
Australia’s younger homeowners are preparing to end the country’s love affair with brick houses, according to new data. The findings of a James Hardie survey of people who have built their home in the past five years, or are currently planning to do so, showed that only one third preferred the traditional brick cladding or veneer facades found in …
While known for their classic and timeless nature, the subway tile has experienced a dramatic renaissance this autumn, but not in the way DIY renovators would necessarily expect. Subways have evolved dramatically of late, says Beaumont Tiles’ strategic designer Vanessa Thompson, and are now incorporating dynamic patterns, vibrant colours and …
We’ve reported on the luxury downsizing trend before but for the uninitiated, it’s a movement whereby affluent downsizers are trading mansions for luxury, spacious apartments with all the mod-cons of their previous residence but with fewer strings attached. And testament to the rapid growth of the downsizer market, Melbourne interior designer Kym …
With property prices in our capital cities still some of the most expensive in the world (and crazy commute times a flow-on effect with people moving further afield) many property owners are turning empty bedrooms into cash by renting them out. “Taking on a lodger means making unused assets work harder for you and taps into the booming share …
