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Photography by Susan Papazian This week, we're excited to give you a glimpse of the home of interior-exterior design duo and husband and wife, Juliet Love and Charlie Albone. Juliet is a talented interior stylist and author, and husband Charlie is the award-winning landscaping guru from Selling Houses Australia. Of course, it's no surprise their …
Bathrooms are one of the most important and versatile rooms in your home and you can draw inspiration from all walks of life to create a space that is certain to turn heads. But designing a bathroom for your new or soon-to-be renovated home is a tough and time-consuming task. There are many elements to consider including size and shape of the …
LED lighting used to be energy efficient but well, kinda ugly! The good news is that these days, by choosing LED, you can save energy and money, have your pick of beautiful light fittings and a nice, dimmable light which isn't blue-tinged or harsh like a hospital! Winning! I first learned what money-suckers those halogen downlights can be in our …
With over 20 years' design experience behind her, Shaynna Blaze needs little introduction. We asked the award-winning interior designer and The Block judge, to share some of her best tips for updating your kitchen and bathroom. Know your reason The kitchen is the heart of the home, but the bathroom is now an oasis. There has been a big …
By Cherie Barber Anyone who’s tried to pull together a fantastic interior, only to end up with a mishmash of styles, will appreciate just how tricky it is to turn a design wish list into a dream home. A moodboard or scrapbook of ideas is a great starting point, but the masterstroke lies in bringing those vignettes to life in a coordinated, …
With an Instagram awash with the beautiful stylings of her home, we knew we would be remiss to not peak inside the living room of Catherine Heraghty, the mind behind interior styling company The Stables. It's one of those spaces that oozes style but liveability, a fine line to balance, especially when you have small children and an extremely …
A self-confessed 'old hag' when it comes to The Block, Lucky Price has been working as a casting director on the hit reality show since 2010. That's a whopping 11 seasons for those playing at home! In that time he's seen thousands upon thousands of audition tapes. And it just so happens that casting for the next Block opened yesterday! So how can …
I was recently in store at BoConcept Sydney going through the wall unit selection process for my own home and it made me realise how much there is to consider! I asked their interior designer Bianca Szeckely, who guided me through the process so well, to share her top tips for choosing a wall unit. Jen Consider a wall unit for more than just …
We all love the idea of hosting friends and family for lavish dinner parties – but how often do we actually do it? It can feel too difficult, and quickly spiral into becoming a stressful affair that you don’t get to enjoy because you’re stuck in the kitchen cooking. Rhys Duggan, national visual merchandise manager for Pottery Barn, shares his …
By Josh Mammoliti A complete kitchen or bathroom renovation will require the services of a number of trades to create your Pinterest-worthy space. Tradespeople you may need to hire include: FOR KITCHENS Kitchen installer A kitchen installer may be necessary for the first step in your kitchen renovation: the demolition. Like a Blockhead, you …
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