Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
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 …
Easily one of the most important appliances in the home, a fridge is a significant purchase for any household which can make choosing one a rather overwhelming process. Depending on your cooking and entertaining needs, the ideal model can range from a French door, a four door, a top or bottom mount, or a pigeon pair. And then there’s the extras …
With natural fibres currently trending, Target’s spring homewares offering features an on-point assortment of textures including jute, rattan and bamboo alongside tassels, tufting and textured ceramics. And with prices starting from just $4 we’ve scoured the range to bring your our top eight picks. 'Matilda' & 'Rattan' print cushions: As the …
It was the passing of her father that prompted former magazine journalist Karen Miles to take a break from routine and spontaneously jump on a plane to Paris in 2017. “One of the last things Dad asked me to do the day before he died was to see more of the world and to never give up. Exhausted in my career, I did the thing ‘good girls’ aren’t …
Just when you thought the ALDI buyers couldn’t get any savvier, the next round of Special Buys is centered around bathroom renovation and it hits stores next Saturday July 20. From a toilet and freestanding vanity ($299 each) to a heated light and exhaust fan ($169), heated towel rail ($99.99), on-trend matte black round countertop basin ($79.99) …
With traditional retail a very challenging space to inhabit, much has been said about the need for retailers to innovate. Given online shopping is so temptingly easy, I believe you have to create something truly experiential and notably different to lure people out of their homes. And one such space is the glorious Jumbled in the regional NSW city …
“I often liken hardware to jewellery for the home, it's the pearl necklace that you put on last when going out for a celebratory dinner,” says Gregory McGrail of Gregory Croxford Living, a purveyor of stylish, timeless and eclectic solid brass knobs and handles that are built to last. And if anyone knows about hardware it’s Gregory – he …
Kitchen aside, there's no denying the laundry is one of the most integral parts of any home. And with space increasingly at a premium (apartment and townhouse living is becoming the norm in many cities), it really pays to make the laundry as smartly designed as possible. Not only will clever design and the right set of appliances make the space …
