In the article below, blogger Rashmi Haralaika from Houzz Australia discusses different types of glass options that allow space to be screened while still feeling airy and open. Frosted or corrugated, coloured or textured – these types of glass let through diffused light but obscure visibility, giving a blurred vision of what lies beyond. Browse…
In the article below, Senior Writer Georgia Madden from Houzz Australia talks about what the experts say is important to Australians in their homes no as a result of spending more time at home from COVID-19. Most of us have spent more time at home in the past 12 months than ever before – a…
When you live on a rural property or in a regional area such as the Riverina, certain towns and properties aren’t connected to a council sewerage line. Simple actions such as turning on a tap or hosing the garden are rarely taken for granted. Questions about managing wastewater – where does it come from? Where…
Building a new family home? Senior Writer Georgia Madden from Houzz Australia spoke to nine design experts for the one feature that makes the biggest difference. See below for their must have inclusions for a fab family home. Every family is unique and will want different things from a home. But it’s safe to say…
When life gets stressful, the urge to retreat and recharge becomes greater than ever – and the idea of crawling under a cosy duvet or soaking in a hot bath never sounded so appealing. Senior Writer for Houzz Australia, Georgia Madden, spoke to five paint experts who revealed the colours that will turn your bedroom, study…
In addition to creating inspiring outdoor spaces and dream-worthy gardens, landscape designers and architects also make our yards more sustainable and earth-friendly. Writer Lauren Dunec Hoang from Houzz spoke with 12 landscape designers around the world – and looked at gardens they’ve designed – who describe how installing rain gardens, converting lawns to native landscapes,…
When it’s chilly outside, there’s nothing quite like relaxing around a warm, cosy fire. A fabulous fireplace also creates a natural focal point in a room, drawing people together for those special moments of connection and conversation. Wood-burning and gas log fires are the most popular options, providing both efficient home heating and the charm…
If you’re building a new home, I’m 99.99% sure your including a butlers/walk-in pantry. Senior Writer Georgia Madden from Houzz Australia spoke to three experts about how to design a well-functioning butlers pantry. See below for their do’s and don’ts for a little help behind the scenes. Somewhere to store appliances, stow away mess and…
If you are building a new home, you will definitely have a painted element on the exterior of your home. Whether its render, cladding or simply the front door. You need to make sure the colours of all the different materials marry together by choosing a particular colour palette for your home and continuing it…
If you’re building a new home the chances are your budget isn’t endless. You need to think carefully about where to spend extra money and where to save it. So which upgrades are worth the extra expense and will make a significant difference to the look and functionality of the space? It’s a question Senior…
