Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
The spring home collections are starting to drop and this week sees BIG W's 'Common Ground' launch in store and online. There's tribal details, plenty of texture and with prices starting from just $5 we're sure it won't last long. “This collection gives customers access to quality trend pieces for the whole home at affordable prices," says Mitch …
While it seems a little odd to even consider the great outdoors (given we're still in the throes of winter) there have been so many fabulous new outdoor furniture and accessories hitting the market lately that we just couldn't wait to share. From outdoor rugs to chic occasional chairs and unusual lighting, here you'll find our pick of the bunch, …
Since its inception in 2015 The DIY Decorator has amassed an impressive online following. Almost 90k people tune into Perth-based interior decorator Zoe Gilpin’s Insta-feed and blog to take advantage of her keen eye for bargains and learn how to style fabulous spaces on a budget – rooms that look a lot more expensive than they are. Today, Zoe …
The fashion studio of cult Melbourne fashion label Obus was transformed recently by the talented team at west elm. And what was formerly a basic white room is now a medley of terracotta and pink that much better reflects the brand known for its smart tailoring, vibrant colours and statement prints. The naturally bright room was repainted …
What's a mudroom, I hear you ask? (I really have heard a lot of you ask this!). I think we've seen a few on shows like The Block, only they're not always an actual room, are they?! So I'm here to demystify a little and tell you why you need one! They can be a whole room of course, if you have that luxury of space. But the great thing is, you …
Photography by Jacqui Turk Yes, even an interiors blogger gets it wrong. In fact, I hope half the reason my blog resonates with you is that I'm not a stylist; I'm an ordinary person who has a bit of an eye for a nice room and what works well together, but no design training and frankly, I often make some real dud decisions before I finally …
“The art of drag is to elevate and express another side of yourself, to really highlight all the special things that make you stand out, but on a heightened level. To be able to do the same for an interior space was an absolute joy and an incredible way to celebrate PRIDE,” says stylist Jono Fleming who performed a magic makeover on Sydney-based …
Australia’s longest running and highly regarded design competition VIVID (Vibrant Visions in Design) is back again this year with a fresh crop of talented finalists. The program, currently in its 16th year, has helped kickstart many successful design careers and is an important part of the local and international design industry. This year's 53 …
We love customisation and product hacking as much as the next person so when we first heard about STYLKEA we were pretty excited. Designed to make bargain furniture look expensive, the range lets you personalise classic IKEA furniture pieces using DIY peel-and-stick perspex panels. And while the range previously allowed you to pimp your IKEA …
With James Bond as its muse, west elm has partnered with Hotham Holidays to create a spectacularly stylish apartment on the slopes at Victoria’s Mt Hotham alpine resort, just in time for the winter snow season. Featuring lashings of statement Yves Klein blue paired with terracotta tones, metallic flourishes and mid-century furniture, it's one …
