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There’s no denying the importance of a home’s kerbside appeal – first impressions right? Some studies even suggest that it accounts for up to 10 per cent of a home’s value which is hugely significant, particularly in these testy real estate times. And if there’s one kerbside deal breaker it’s a shoddy driveway but White Knight DIY renovation expert …
With 2018 drawing to a close we thought we’d get a prominent interior designer’s take on the year’s top bathroom trends. No stranger to our readers, Catherine Heraghty of The Stables continues to create inspiring bathroom spaces and today she shares her favourite 2018 bathroom trends and looks and even gives us the inside goss on how to get the …
We caught up with stylist, interior designer and television presenter Juliet Love recently for a chat about summer interior trends and how to tackle a mood board before embarking on a new styling project. Not only does a mood board help to define and refine ideas but it's a great source for you to refer back to as the room comes …
Aptly titled ‘Timberland’ this timber-heavy renovation is the work of sw-architects’ Sally Wilson. Her own home, the project saw her design and build an open plan extension to add to the rear of her original 1898 sandstone cottage in Adelaide. “The brief was one I've seen often – a growing family needing more living space, new wet areas and …
Taking place every year at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), the Rigg Design Prize recognises the importance of contemporary design in Australia and this year sees interior design take centre stage. The first major presentation of interior design in the gallery’s history, the Rigg Design Prize 2018 sees ten leading Australian interior …
From concrete to brass and statement colour and mirrors, there's a super luxe to feel to bathrooms at the minute and it's something that Wesley Sinclair from Highgrove Bathrooms confirmed recently when he gave us the skinny on the hottest bathroom trends for summer 2019. "Changing seasons bring along new trends in design and this summer Highgrove …
Located in the inner-city Melbourne suburb of Elsternwick, this house is home to Pilates teacher and first-time renovator Steph Hegerty, her husband, two young children and beloved dog. “My husband and I had always wanted to renovate a Victorian or Edwardian home and when we saw this house, it was hard to see its Victorian features, but we saw the …
When you’re a leading light on the Australian landscape scene, it makes sense that greenery is the hallmark of your home. Located in the Perth seaside suburb of Scarborough, this recently renovated home houses exterior stylist and landscaper Ascher Smith, her husband Dylan and their two young sons Hudson and Parker. “The design brief to our …
Former Block luminaries and twins Alisa and Lysandra have been busy of late working on a gorgeous renovation and extension in the Melbourne suburb of Albert Park. Set over three levels, this 1890 Victorian terrace straddles the line between old and new with aplomb. “We wanted to pay homage to the era of the home whilst introducing a …
Artist Anna Cole’s works have a geometric, loosely Cubist feel and her latest collection ‘Revamped’ sports a sumptuous rainbow of colour. “Creating this new body of work has been insightful for me and my creative process moving forward. I've also used over 30 different colours in each piece and they have all been mixed by hand. Painting for me is …
