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…
The kitchen is the heart of your home and a well-designed and functional island is key. Here’s the dos and don’ts of designing a kitchen island from four kitchen-design experts to find out exactly how to achieve it. 1. Do Choose A Tough, Easy-Care Benchtop Material Kitchens are places of heavy traffic flow and productivity,…
If you are building a new home and are thinking about incorporating as much natural light as possible, there are some key things to consider. Today’s glass technology makes for an incredibly strong and durable material – it’s an essential building component – although it does have its limitations. It’s also had some incredible engineering…
Whether you’re upgrading your ensuite or starting from scratch, it’s worth spending the time to get it right. After all, this is one space in the home that’s all about you – somewhere to relax, refresh and put your game face on for the day ahead. Here, three bathroom-design experts share their dos and don’ts…
Today’s residential home owners are more style-savvy than ever before, so it’s no surprise that many homeowners are putting concealed cistern toilets on their must-have list for their new bathrooms. Concealed cisterns offer big benefits for homeowners in terms of their improved hygiene, good looks and space-saving ability. When choosing a suitable design that will…
Few of us know how many choices need to be made when building a home, until we reach the task at hand. From size to style, functionality and budget, there are several steps involved in picking the best appliances for your kitchen – it can be hard to figure out where exactly to start. It…
