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The challenge was tough: to take a classic 1970’s Australian home in a semi-rural area and renovate it to meet the desires of today’s homeowner. Located in the Melbourne suburb of Research, Morelle House is a beautiful home on a large, tranquil block...
With a business grounded in being amongst the first to deliver outdoor design trends, Matt Leacy, creative director and founder of the award winning Landart, shares some of the key outdoor trends for 2023...
Sikata House, one of three properties designed by The Designory team, sits within a quarter acre corner site in Byron Bay’s coveted golden grid, mirroring the sandy warm tones of the surrounding beaches, clifftops and bushlands...
Inspired by the colours of some favourite ‘go-to’ options when looking to take a break from all that life is throwing at us, the innovative MatchUp Collection by Florim has been named as Beaumont’s 2023 Tile of the year...
Despite the fact that colour finishes and diversified pallets in bathrooms and toilets have been trending, the timeless classic white bathroom is making a resurgence across new builds and renovations alike...
Increasingly becoming one of Australia’s more popular home design styles, modern designed homes make up almost half (48%) of new build detached properties. It’s a trend that’s set to continue with the modern look forecast to be 61% of all homes by 2030...
In the dawning of a new era in benchtop surfaces, one where sustainability and longevity play key roles, Caesarstone has taken the lead with the unveiling of its first ever Porcelain collection...
Benjamin Moore, North America’s favourite paint, colour and coatings brand, has released its ‘Colour of the Year 2023’ as Raspberry Blush 2008-30 – a saturated red-orange that enlivens our surroundings while awakening our senses with charismatic colour...
Beautifully blending old and new influences, this spectacular South Yarra House renovation combines the original Edwardian-era features with striking contemporary design and materials that work together to maximise natural light...
Lending for the purchase or construction of a new home fell 9.3% in the month of September, to its lowest level since April 2019 - that’s according to the HIA’s senior economist Nick Ward. The ABS recently released the Lending to Households and Businesses data for September 2022...
The lure of fresh country air, wide-open spaces and a community feel continues to entice Australian homebuyers towards a regional ‘tree change’, a trend that has been booming since 2020...
The HIA New Home Sales report, a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the five largest states, has reported a decline of 15.7% in the three months to September...
Two of Australia's largest and most trusted brands have created an inspirational tool for homeowners wanting to select the best colours and materials for the exterior of their home...
Celebrating its 35th year of leading the world in sustainable surfaces, Caesarstone has chosen the pebble – a symbol of nature’s inimitable role in the art of creation – as inspiration for its very latest collection of quartz surfaces...
Jenkins House is a stunning home that was awarded the prestigious HIA-CSR Custom Built Home award for the Hunter Region of NSW in 2021 and was a finalist in the national category for 2022...
Brimar House, an expansive 600sqm home in Mount Waverly, VIC was built to accommodate the owners – a retired couple and their two young-adult children, as well as various family and friends who often visit from overseas...
Tile and bathroom ware retailer Beaumont Tiles has added a new range of tiles to its collection. The Pompeii range of travertine look colour-bodied porcelain tiles and pavers will enable Aussies to bring the opulence of a five-star European hotel to their home...
Styling: Bree Leech Photographer: Lisa Cohen After a chaotic couple of years, many of us feel an overwhelming desire to live more simply and authentically...
