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Backing onto national park and located at Peregian beach, just south of Noosa, this home was originally built in 1982 and, while well-maintained, was in dire need of a refresh when renovation specialist Maria Baron from Black and White Projects bought it recently. “When we purchased Parakeet Cottage, it was well loved and well looked …
Where you studied and what: Diploma Interior Design & Drafting at Melbourne College of Decoration, RMIT. When you started your business and how: I started my first business when I was 23 as I started freelancing after my full-time job, then again in 1999 when I got back into design and doing art commissions. The best business advice you …
While marble has been trending for what feels like years now, it’s mostly been limited to subtle grey and white iterations. But it's a look that seems to be evolving as lately I’ve noticed a more daring aesthetic has taken flight that, while not new, certainly feels fresh on Australian shores. “The marble trend has been around for a long …
When owner builder Pat Gaffney noticed the empty block next to his federation home was going for a song, he snapped it up with a view to planting a lush urban garden, thinking a home was out of the question due to site constraints. “Pat came to us and asked us if it would be at all possible to build something on what he described as a weird site …
Appropriately titled ‘Stealth House,’ this post-war weatherboard Melbourne home was expanded recently with the addition of an ultra-modern extension at the rear, that cannot be seen from the street. "Like its aeronautical namesake, the form of the house is memorable, yet when it needs to be, is invisible," says the home’s architect Mark …
Located on the NSW central coast, it’s hard to believe that this four-bedroom, three-bathroom coastal dream of a home was once a simple fibro cottage. “Our goal was to create a light-filled sanctuary that felt comfortable and inviting. It’s a real sanctuary but with plenty of space for entertaining,” says expert renovator and former Blockhead Kara …
While not the most glamorous of subjects, the linen cupboard is a life necessity and if yours is anything like mine, it's a constant uphill battle to create order amidst the chaos. So when decluttering specialist (yes, there is such a thing!) Jo Carmichael, of All Sorted Out, reached out with some expert tips I was all ears. “An organised …
With its original use of colour, it’s easy to see why this Sydney home was a finalist in the 2018 Dulux Colour Awards. Featuring Dulux ‘Jiping’ (a gorgeous chalky grey green) throughout, this house is located in Manly and is home to a retired couple, their visiting family and many grandchildren. Bang on trend, we recently profiled the latest Dulux …
We're big fans of interior stylist and writer Heather Nette King so when we heard she was putting her house on the market we couldn't wait to take a look inside. Not only is it styled to perfection but it features stunning use of paint which is not surprising given she has worked with Dulux for many years. From the almost-black and white lounge …
Based in Melbourne, Maker’s Mrkt is the brainchild of New Zealand illustrator Kelly Thompson and its offering includes kitchenware, ceramics, original art, prints, fashion and accessories. If you like to shop small, Makers Mrkt is where it’s at. “I've worked as a freelance illustrator for 14 years and also a creative consultant for brands …
