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…
During stifling summers, it can often feel like you’re fighting a losing battle trying to keep your house cool. And with a summer of restricted travel opportunities fast approaching, now might be the time to up your cooling game. Installing an air conditioner can be an expensive decision, so it’s important to understand how you…
When it comes to designing your kitchen, The Block 2014 Winner Shannon Vos knows a thing or two about what to do. And, perhaps more importantly, what not to do. Designing A Timeless Kitchen Steering away from popular kitchen trends, Vos – with the help of brother Simon, who flew down from his Coffs Harbour…
If you are in the process of designing your home and inclusions, then I’m sure you’ve heard people tell you “don’t forget to budget in landscaping”. Planning for the outdoor part of your build is a key step and landscaping is equally as important as the interiors in a home.Here are some quick tips to…
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…
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…
