While mid-century design influences are evident, this very special Sydney home pays homage to Japanese design and the very specific concept of Shakkei, which centres around the idea of framed…
Interviews
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Edwardian beauty revealed under 80s facade and saved from demolition
After working in oncology for 15 years, Yolanda Aarons decided to scratch the renovation itch via a home in Melbourne’s Northcote that was in dire need of an overhaul. After…
Unique designer lighting created on NSW North Coast
Raised on her family farm near Orange in New South Wales, Jillian Middleton always had a penchant for the handmade. “Everything in my childhood home was handmade. From the beautiful…
1980’s home on NSW South Coast gets remarkable makeover
Originally built in the eighties, this two storey Gerringong home was purchased by Sydney interior designer Aimee McKechnie, and her builder husband Blair, before it was given an extraordinary makeover…
Fun and colour abound in artist Kate Jansen’s Mornington home
Looking at her bright, mid-century inspired style, it seems that childhood trips to Palm Springs have made quite the impression on Melbourne-based artist and stylist Kate Jansen. “I would accompany…
Eight women team up to build houses in unique model
While women are healthily represented in the design industries, it’s no secret that the building scene tends to be dominated by men. Which is why we were thrilled to hear…
Queenslander home reno: Chocolate timber melds old with new
With the Scandi trend having endured for so long, it’s fair to say that we’ve been in the grip of light timbers for some time now. Which is why it…
A coastal farmhouse style kitchen renovation on the Gold Coast
Part of a wider home renovation (that interestingly was managed entirely online), this Gold Coast kitchen was the final room to get the makeover treatment. “The only room letting down…
