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…
building/renovating
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…
Choosing the right garage door for your home
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…
How the expertise of an architect can help you build your dream home
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…
Your guide to using home inspection apps for interior design projects
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…
Three things a building inspection could tell you
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…
Any house can be a green house!
Are you considering renovating or revamping a room in your home soon? Do you care about your impact on the environment, but don’t want…
Five mistakes to avoid when building your dream home
Building your own home can be an intensely rewarding and fulfilling experience if the end result matches your fantasies. Nothing quite compares to the…