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By Amelia Coote-Harris When asked to picture a typical kid’s room, most people likely summon the classic pieces or themes – blue for boy, pink for girl, a rocking chair, a desk, and maybe a toy box. That would have been accurate a decade ago. Now, as we enter 2017, I’m pleased to say times have changed and kids' rooms are no longer just about …
IKEA Australia will launch a huge selection of products in February, including new kitchen fronts made from 100% recycled materials, unique inserts to style and personalise the cube space in your KALLAX as well as a fun and coordinated range of children’s textiles and accessories. Here are some of the best new products coming to IKEA …
Beaumont Tiles' design specialist Christie Wood outlines six trends for 2017. It's less about which tiles and more how we put them together. EARTH This trend may be designed by man but has the earth very much at its heart. It’s a return to nature, the original masterpiece, where you surround yourself with the art of the ages. The stone look is …
I recently shared the pictures of our beautiful finished bathroom and WC with you. And while we're delighted with it, you know I like to keep things real, and we all know that renos are rarely smooth-running and stress-free! So while there were some hiccups behind the scenes, I thought sharing what we learned from these might be useful information …
Let's face it, we saw a LOT of concrete in homewares last year. So much in fact that it perhaps started to lose its initial appeal as something new and unique. And we also reported that not all concrete is created equal, with some products not standing the test of time. But Matt and Kim DiCosta's new Nood Co has impressed us. Their team have …
Kohler’s new tapware design has scored an international Red Dot Design Award, delivering luxurious simplicity to the everyday bathroom. Reminiscent of liquid metal, its fluid form rises from the benchtop and is stretched to a slender, tapered spout. The lever control is an extension of the body of the tap – no harsh edges, sharp …
By Cherie Barber In a climate like Australia’s, an outdoor room isn’t just an asset; it’s almost obligatory. What better way to capitalise on all that blue sky and months of warm weather than creating an extension to your home that marries the comfort of a living room with the breezy bliss of lounging around outdoors? The answer, of course, is an …
If you've always sat there watching The Block thinking 'I could do that,' then now is your chance! You have until 4 February 2017 to get your application in for the next series. You'll need to be available for 10-to-12 weeks from April 2017. Here are the guidelines and requirements: Couples must be aged between 18-65, energetic and with …
Collette Dinnigan, Australian fashion (and more recently interior) designer, has teamed up with Linen House to produce her first linen collection. Inspired by her extensive recent travels throughout Europe, the designs reflect her passion for antique textiles and French fabrics. It features azure blue accents across finely embroidered white quilt …
From miniature bentwood chairs to potted fiddle leaf figs, designer fridges and even abstract art, today’s dollhouse is certainly a much more chic affair than its retro cousin. Gone are the twee furniture and accessories of old and in their place is a collection of on-trend wares, many of which we wish we had in our own homes! Here are our top …
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