6 types of natural stone to consider for your home
What do the Roman colosseum, the statue of David and Australia’s parliament house have in common? They’re all built using natural stone. Natural stone has been the premium building material of choice since, well, pretty much forever. Quarried from rock beds formed over millions of years, it can be easy to see how natural stone has made its way into countless residential and commercial settings over the centuries.
6 simple ways to refresh your bedroom this spring
Ah, the mighty bedroom. A place of rest, relaxation and blissful slumber. We spend so much time in it, yet it’s often one of the most overlooked rooms in the house when it comes to a spruce-up. That’s why we’ve come up our top six ways to give your bedroom a much-needed refresh in the warmer season.
Everything you need to know about the HomeBuilder grant and what it means for you
The Federal Government recently announced its HomeBuilder grant – a $680 million home building package – to help boost Australia’s construction industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
But what exactly is it, and what does it mean for you?
5 Mother’s Day gift ideas for the interior designer lover
With more time than ever being spent at home, this year’s Mother’s Day is perfect for an interior-orientated gift. However, few mothers want to be reminded of house chores. Here are our top picks for a stylish home (chocolates, wine and flowers are always a welcome addition).
5 tips for setting up your home office
With the current world events, many of us have had to shift our working arrangements – leading to plenty of ad hoc home office setups. So, whether you’re already used to working from home or this is foreign territory, we’re here to share our tips for setting up the perfect home office.
September feels: it’s all about the line
From forming the basics of width and height to enabling flow between areas, lines have a profound effect on interior design as they provide a large variety of visual effects. This month, we focus on the interior design element of line.
4 things to consider before designing your dream kitchen
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s also one of the busiest zones of the home, and no longer just a space for cooking. From makeshift study to full-blown entertainment quarter, the modern kitchen requires a multi-functional design in order to keep up with the myriad of different uses. Which is why we’ve come up with this kitchen design “essentials” checklist.
July: Mid year inspiration from Mid Century design
Clean lines, gentle organic curves and natural materials come together to create a coveted timeless style that is Mid Century Modern.
3 steps to choosing the perfect lighting
Lighting is a key element of interior design. It not only impacts the use of the space, but also the overall look and feel. That’s why it’s crucial to think about lighting design early on in your makeover project.
8 ways to incorporate 2019’s curvy interior trend
Move over squares and rectangles; this year is set to embrace the softness of round mirrors, light fittings, rugs – even beds – in interiors. Curves and round shapes provide balance and harmony, acting as a calming element to a home’s traditionally solid, angular structure. These softer shapes are great at connecting elements in a space.
How to create a sustainable home
What does it really mean to go green? And how do we achieve an eco-status in our own homes?