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…
See 12 ways to design and plan your garden to spend less time working on it and more time enjoying it. 1. Create Outdoor Living Areas Extend your living space and options for entertaining in warm weather with outdoor dining areas, lounges and seating nooks around fire pits. Patios, decks and terraces all cut down…
Planning a new kitchen? Knowing where to spend and where to save is one of the toughest parts of the process. To help make it easier, Houzz asked three kitchen-design experts to reveal their must-have inclusions and upgrades. 1. Bin Drawer Keep waste under control by upgrading to a pull-out bin drawer. A bin drawer…
The kitchen is more than just a place to cook – it’s the hub of life in the home. As well as food preparation, the kitchen is where we gather and talk about our day. It’s where we work from, sit and sip a coffee or wine with friends and where we celebrate special occasions.…
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…
