Imagine having soft, airy and sheer blinds that filter in that natural light so beautifully… which you can then effortlessly convert to a blockout window covering to ramp up the privacy or stop the full sun coming in… Well my friends, today I’m introducing you to a product that does just that and I’m sure …
Meet the sheer blinds that convert to a block out! Read More »
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. Well one of Australia’s most popular media presenters, Deborah Hutton, recently finished a one year renovation of her Sydney home – a.k.a. “The Beach Hutt”. So how about we take a …
Call us nosy – or simply “interested”! – but we all love to see a renovation project and hear its tales! Today I have a real treat for you: it’s the story of a 70’s house transformed into a modern Victorian Bayside home. And it’s one of my favourite interiors of the year! It’s hard …
Inside a Bayside Melbourne period home renovation Read More »
Have you ever had that moment when you walk into a home, and you are actually lost for words? This happened to me this week when I toured the stunning new Riviera home in Queensland’s Gold Coast. It’s Metricon’s new Signature masterpiece – which is (let’s be real!) basically my dream home (just wait til …
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 exception because National Tiles has just launched a collaboration with Grand Designs and the result is the most GORGEOUS tiles I’ve come across in a long time. And they are refreshingly …
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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 multiple awards. With ANGLE, ICD Property and Buxton Group behind the development, and Stokes Architects and Studio You Me leading the design, the sell-out Maple apartments here in Melbourne struck a chord …
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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 nervous I get for the contestants as they see out those excruciating minutes of live auction for the homes they have worked around the clock on over the past months. Ahead …
A cafe style Challenge Kitchen on The Block 2018 Read More »
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 IN it. This was certainly the case when I toured The Block 2018 “The Gatwick” this week. Buckle in for the surprises and my top picks as I give you a …
The Block 2018: my tour of kitchens, laundries and wardrobes Read More »
My partner and I spent our Saturday looking around show homes, with the design of our new home taking formation. It was so fun to see different options ‘in real life’, like kitchen configurations, upstairs retreat options, staircase designs, lighting effects and more! If you’re also a show home lover, or are planning on building …
Luxury hotel-style living with Metricon’s new home design Read More »
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 favourite reality TV show stars. Rising to fame on Channel 9’s ‘The Block’, I love this couple for their laid back, hard-working nature. Their latest project is a sunny, all-white coastal-style property in …
Kyal and Kara’s Central Coast Australia home renovation Read More »
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, and is now a modern family home full of sunlight, natural materials and a calming vibe. After contemplating whether they should sell or renovate, Nikki and Adam Yazxhi, decided to stay …
1940’s Sydney beach house transformed into modern family home Read More »
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 local guys in the trade. As my boyfriend and I finesse the vision and concept for our home that we start building this year, there’s one feature we have both agreed …
Five minutes with Scott and Michael of Concrete Collective Melbourne Read More »
I’m really excited about the home I have to share on the blog today – not only because it belongs to one of my friends (disclaimer!) but because it’s an example of the magic that is created when clever, passionate people work together. Known as ‘Two Halves House’, because of its composition being two pavilions …
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!) at night. It’s therefore important from a health perspective, as well as a design perspective, to really nail our bedroom lighting and achieve a relaxing, ambient mood that soothes and calms …
I wonder if there is anyone who hasn’t heard of – or more specifically seen the work of – Three Birds Renovations? The three friends-turned-business partners walked away from their corporate careers to pursue what really lit them up: interiors. They are now making a big name for themselves in the industry and partnering with …
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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 decision that gets so many of us stumped – me included! Warm and cool whites throw different tones into a space and change the mood of the room, so there is …
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 to make your home your own. Metricon runs LOTS of events for its community (take a look here), with the Masterclass last week being all about Bathroom Trends, presented in partnership with Reece. …
My boyfriend and I are both fairly mad about property! I love the interior and design aspects, while he is all about the location and valuation, working in the industry himself. We are moving in a few weeks into a new apartment, and then after that we plan to design our own family home! We …
My partner and I are going to be shifting home in a month or so and now – with the number of times I’ve moved exceeding fingers to count them on – there’s a few things I’ve learnt! Moving house can be stressful! I find it takes way longer than I expect to pack everything up. …
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 technology, it really is easier to gather inspiration, curate and create every element of your home to your liking, from interior decorating to landscaping. Read on for some of my favourite websites and …
Could technology make creating your dream home even easier? Read More »
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 value. But how exactly can you make the most of the space and somewhere that you can enjoy in all seasons? Build a deck cover What better way to protect your outdoor …
How to create a patio that is useable the whole year around Read More »
Renovations can be stressful and time consuming, regardless of the scale, but the key to a positive experience is forethought and planning. Whether you need to accommodate a growing family or want to update the style of your home, we’ve covered the key considerations to keep in mind when doing your renovation research! 1. What is …
Interior design is all the rage, but when it comes to home aesthetics many skim past the overall feel that exterior design can contribute. The majority of home improvement projects focus on the interior detailing which means that sometimes, the outside your home doesn’t get enough attention. But every detail, whether big or small can have an affect …
Building your dream home is probably on most people’s bucket list, and most of us strive to make it happen in this lifetime. So it is important to make the most out of the experience the moment you make the dream a reality. It can be a tricky and expensive business, but it’s important not to …
How the expertise of an architect can help you build your dream home Read More »
Small details are what make for good interior design, and they can make or break a look if they aren’t addressed. But having to check all the nuts and bolts is not always easy, and it adds to the list of elements to think about when you’re already busy designing a space. Even worse, there is the …
Your guide to using home inspection apps for interior design projects Read More »
Just as you would naturally take a car for a test drive before deciding whether to buy it, before purchasing a property you would not give a second thought to getting an independent building inspection, right? Given that buying a home, investment or business property is a huge financial outlay and commitment, it’s surprising that some people don’t use an independent …
Three things a building inspection could tell you Read More »