It’s an oft-ignored room in the house – a spot to dump unironed clothes, store household bric a brac or stick the dog when you go out for the day. But with a bit of pre-planning and design know-how, your new laundry can be an oasis of calm functionality. Read on to find out how…
Natural stone is a very robust material, but to keep it looking beautiful it does need to be treated with a little care. Just like any other material, a natural stone kitchen benchtop, bathroom vanity, floor or wall cladding will be subject to wear from physical and environmental conditions, or be exposed to substances that…
Your new home is looking tickety-boo – now all that’s left is the garden! But where to start? And what to include? Here are 15 tips from The Block deign experts on how to maximise your outdoor area in 2020! 1. Allocate The Funds For Your Outdoor Area Outdoor areas are often the last thing…
Like all interior trends, laundry design evolves at a rapid rate. No longer a place homeowners expect to keep hidden away, the focus is now on stylish good looks and efficient appliances. Discover the latest trends below you need to know about in order to create a design-forward practical laundry. 1. Energy Efficiency Today’s laundry…
Even before COVID-19 hit, workers around the world were starting to ask: “Do I really need to go into the office?”. Spending hours commuting to sit in a cramped cubicle and do a job that could have been done any place with a wifi connection, queueing up to buy an over-priced sandwich or coffee, then…
From swimming pools and garages to a sun-filled aspect, whether building or buying, these are the features Aussie buyers are wanting in a new home in 2020, as revealed by Australia’s number one real estate agent, Alexander Phillips from Phillips Pantzer Donnelley Woollahra. 1. The Ideal Layout Open-plan homes are no longer being sought-after in…
This year Australia’s best home wares, furniture and design minds met online to reveal the direction of our homes’ decor for 2021 and 2022. Read on to see what you can expect and why on the coming years’ projected colour and materials palettes, shapes, and design directions. 1. The Rise of a Subdued Natural Aesthetic…
Good lighting is an essential part of any successful room design, and the bathroom is no exception. Here, three experts share their top tips for lighting your bathroom right – from practical task lighting to those beautiful finishing touches. Task Lighting The number one thing you need in a bathroom is shadow-free task lighting at…
Search data on realestate.com.au shows that Australians are as pool obsessed as ever. And with our harsh climate in Wagga its a great way to beat the heat in summer. But before you decide whether or not to include a pool in your new dream home, it pays to know what you are getting yourself…
The heart of any home, a fireplace is where the family comes together to relax, chat and enjoy each other’s company. And it can also make a world of difference to the whole house, giving it a light and warmth something like central heating or a reverse-cycle air conditioner just doesn’t manage, but which fireplace…
