building/renovating

Meet the sheer blinds that convert to a block out!

Imagine having soft, airy and sheer blinds that filter in that natural light so beautifully… which you can then effortlessly convert to a blockout…

At home with Deborah Hutton

I don’t think I’m the only one who dreams of a beach home! A Hamptons style space flooded with natural light and sea views. …

Inside a Bayside Melbourne period home renovation

Call us nosy – or simply “interested”! – but we all love to see a renovation project and hear its tales! Today I have…

A distinctly modern home with natural luxury

Have you ever had that moment when you walk into a home, and you are actually lost for words? This happened to me this…

The Grand Designs Capsule Collection for National Tiles

Tiles aren’t something I always get excited about, particularly the same old white subway tiles we’ve seen for years now. But today is an…

Inside Hawthorn’s new Scandinavian-inspired apartments

It’s always exciting to see inside a brand new architecture-designed build, and today’s feature not only sold out within three weeks, but has won…

A cafe style Challenge Kitchen on The Block 2018

This week is the biggest of the year for Channel 9’s hit renovation show The Block: it’s auction week! I can’t tell you how…

The Block 2018: my tour of kitchens, laundries and wardrobes

They say you can’t judge a book by its cover. In a similar manner, I believe you can’t judge a home without first being…

Luxury hotel-style living with Metricon’s new home design

My partner and I spent our Saturday looking around show homes, with the design of our new home taking formation. It was so fun…

Kyal and Kara’s Central Coast Australia home renovation

Today, I’m taking you inside a beautifully renovated Australian home, stylishly renovated by two TV stars. Kyal and Kara Demmirch are two of my…

1940’s Sydney beach house transformed into modern family home

We all love to see a renovation done well. Today, I’m sharing a Sydney Northern Beaches home that was once a dated beach house,…

Five minutes with Scott and Michael of Concrete Collective Melbourne

Concrete is growing in popularity for commercial and residential interiors. Today, I’m sharing the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of concrete with you thanks to two…

Moloney Architects’ Two Halves House, Invermay

I’m really excited about the home I have to share on the blog today – not only because it belongs to one of my…

The ultimate guide to bedroom lighting

As we’re all well aware, the bedroom is a place to relax and unwind for a crucial 7 – 8 hours (if we’re lucky!)…

Three Birds’ Santorini-inspired Australian home renovation

I wonder if there is anyone who hasn’t heard of – or more specifically seen the work of – Three Birds Renovations? The three…

How to choose the right white

But what shade of white??! There are hundreds of different whites to choose from and when it comes to selecting just one, it’s a…

Three bathroom trends, as presented by Metricon

Last week I headed along to Metricon’s ‘Studio M’ – an immersive space where you will be guided through choosing the colours, materials and fixtures…

Five must-haves when designing a family home

My boyfriend and I are both fairly mad about property! I love the interior and design aspects, while he is all about the location…

guide / here’s your checklist for moving homes

My partner and I are going to be shifting home in a month or so and now – with the number of times I’ve…

Could technology make creating your dream home even easier?

The smart home has well and truly arrived, with many of us already using technology to curate the aesthetic of our home. These days with…

How to create a patio that is useable the whole year around

If you can get your outdoor space right, it adds a whole extra living area to your home, not to mention boosting your property’s…

5 Things to Consider When Renovating Your Home

Renovations can be stressful and time consuming, regardless of the scale, but the key to a positive experience is forethought and planning. Whether you…