Home Design

ed’s fave One of the brilliant things about interior decoration is that it can be easily redone as looks evolve. If fashion changes or you are simply bored of your interiors, there are a few simple things you can do to update them. A fresh lick of pa

Words Carrol Baker Photography Nicole England THE FUSION OF BEACH CHIC, RETRO AND MODERN INFLUENCES The large doors open up to the outside entertaining spaces, where there’s an outdoor table to cater for alfresco dining or lazy Sunday breakfasts with

Words Stephanie Russo When investing in a piece of furniture, parting with your hard-earned cash means you want the best. And it could be time to welcome one such furniture brand to the party, because we’re predicting Brisbane-based Buywood Furniture

Words Carrol Baker Photography Wendy Mceahern IT HAS A RELAXED VIBE, WHICH ECHOES THE FEELING THIS NEW MEXICO TOWN EVOKES. IT’S REFRESHING. IT’S A LITTLE BIT ARTY. AND IT PAYS HOMAGE TO THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT For those who love good design, taking a

Edited by Louise Smithers Le Jardin, or “The Garden”, is the latest collection from Melbourne homewares heavyweight Lightly. The contemporary collection includes homewares, soft furnishings, lights and planters, and was inspired by the secret gardens

Words Stephanie Russo It’s no secret the right window treatment and door can make a world of difference to a home. A handsome house with a shabby door and windows is like a winning smile with a chipped front tooth — it draws attention for all the wro

Words Stephanie Russo When a designer is at the top of his or her game, an unmistakable sense of confidence, ease and spirit is evident in every detail. Such is the case for Chris Carroll. An aspiring writer in another life, Chris completed work expe

Words Alexandra Longstaff Photography Md Pursuit This chic, minimalist home offers a breath of fresh air in a built-up, concrete-heavy area of Taichung, Taiwan. Surrounded on all sides by medium-density buildings, this abode, which was designed by Sa

THE DARING USE OF YELLOW AND BLACK IN THE BEDROOM Photography Craig Bryant Photo Part of Montpelier Place, an exclusive housing estate in Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, this amazing house was designed by Tzannes. The first level of the home is d

Words Carrol Baker Photography Ethan Tweedie This stunning residence is one of the Hale ‘Alani collection of homes within the private club community of Kohanaiki, along Hawaii’s Kona coast. Once the pristine playground of Hawaiian royalty, the region

It is 40 degrees in the shade and your house feels like a sauna, even with the fans on. In a perfect world, we’d all live in well-designed homes with excellent cooling features, but that’s not the reality for most. On those extreme summer scorchers,

1/ American-born Sydney-based artist Kim Leutwyler describes her paintings as figurative portraits of “LGBTQ+ identified and Queer-allied women, most recently focusing on those who have impacted my life in some way”. She delves into issues of glorifi

This Hawkes Bay bach has a great location at Waimarama Beach but the previous kitchen was hugely dated, with 1960s cabinetry. As part of the renovation to the whole bach, the owners wanted a kitchen that was a mixture of both traditional and Scandina

“Home owners are trending towards larger (taller and wider) openings,” says Athina Solomou, national marketing manager of Trend Windows and Doors. “This is largely driven by architecturally designed homes that blur the boundaries between inside and o

Words Carrol Baker Photography Chris Groenhout THE FLAVOURS OF MOROCCO MIXED WITH CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE When a well-respected interior designer and her sustainability consultant husband decide to build their own contemporary home, you have the pe

Words Kate St James, FDIA Renovating a home can be a very time-consuming process, full of compromises. If the house is old and the bones of the project are wrong to start with, it may be better to detonate and rebuild instead of renovating. However,

Fabrics offer many benefits. As well as transforming the aesthetics and feel of a room, they also provide insulation and inject comfort and practicality. Introducing fabrics into your home can be achieved in a variety of ways, including through uphol

“Home owners and architects have become far more mindful of sustainable building design,” says Mandy Saliba, marketing manager of Safetyline Jalousie. “With this, we are seeing a growing demand for window systems with increased thermal efficiency and

Words Kate Wagner Photography Michael Wee Blurring the line between outdoor and indoor living is undeniably in vogue, and with Australia’s sunny temperament, it’s practically a necessity — especially if you’re lucky enough to be a stone’s throw away

Words Louise Smithers When Daryl Braithwaite isn’t riding on “The Horses”, the team from My Little Pony aren’t gallivanting across rainbow fields on sparkly adventures, and punters aren’t being entertained by the racecourse, horses are often overlook

What do you recommend as a good starting point for choosing wall coverings, both inside and out? Browse through magazines or create a Pinterest page — start creating a scrapbook of images of rooms that appeal to you. What should homeowners consider b

“As for emerging skylight trends, we’ve seen a big move away from viewing sky lights simply as a means to an end,” explains Stephen Parry from Velux, wholesaler of double-glazed skylights and roof windows. “Nowadays we’re seeing professionals and hom

Words Annabelle Cloros Photography Shannon Mcgrath Thanks to a swelling population, it’s difficult to find houses that truly embrace, and are reflective of, their surroundings. But for those fortunate enough to be cocooned by all the great outdoors h

Words Alexandra Longstaff Photography Huise Ten Bosch THE POCKETS OF FLOWERS AND GREENERY THAT BRING THE SPACE TO LIFE An outdoor space that so effortlessly provides a feeling of harmony to its visitors is a special thing. Built in Japan for the Gard

Words Elizabeth McIntyre Many Australians dream of one day building their own house by the beach so they can enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle. However, building and maintaining a beachside property comes with unique challenges due to the harsher wea

Words Stephanie Russo Sitting pretty in the southern Sydney suburb of Sans Souci, this extraordinary new build is unapologetically modern. The visionaries behind the design are Nino Sanzari and Jon Vithoulka from Starr Constructions. The prime goal w

For the second year running, students of the Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration have competed to recreate the shopfront space at Melbourne Polytechnic’s Prahran campus through the LiveStyling student competition. Last year it was apartments, b

Concrete Resurfacing Systems offers a variety of services to help both residential and commercial clients. Whether you require protective epoxy flooring, polished concrete or designer concrete overlays, it provides concrete treatment services to achi

Tiles are a low-maintenance flooring option and have been popular for decades, centuries even. Back when the Roman Empire was in full swing, Mark Anthony, Nero and the rest of the ancient crew could be found donning their best sandals as they glided

Design tip: Protect high-traffic areas of your wood floor with a rug. Consider this genuine Persian Kashan 100% wool, double knotted rug from Persian Art Gallery. The Kashan is the most commonly used rug in Iranian home. It is an extremely hardwearin

Using the sun to power your home can help reduce your electricity bills and your carbon footprint, giving you access to a renewable and clean source of energy. You may not pay much attention to the sun in your daily life — except when it’s a scorchin

Laminate floors are an affordable and stylish alternative to timber boards and look like the real thing. Mimicking the look and feel of timber, laminate is successful at creating a warm and homely feel, particularly the new Majestic collection from Q

Words Stephanie Russo What makes an investment in your home a smart one? For starters, it should add to the value of your property when the time comes to sell. A smart home investment is one that makes your home more desirable to potential buyers, an