How to be braver with colour in your home: learn from hospitality
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by Jen Bishop
4h ago
2024 Dulux Colour Awards jury member Nick Travers, is the co-founding director at Melbourne and Albury based Technē Architecture + Interior Design. Here, he shares three insights into the transformative power of paint, the case for colour and embracing it on the walls of homes. Warm peach tones in Nick’s own home Hospitality design takeaways for the home Because of Technē’s hospitality beginnings, we’ve never been frightened to use colour and this sensibility is embraced across all project sectors. It has become a core part of the palettes we explore enthusiastically for its theatrical effect ..read more
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From Jen’s desk: what’s new in homewares March 2024
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by Jen Bishop
1d ago
A lot of goodies crossed my desk this month, so without further ado, let’s get stuck in! I’d love to know which you like best in this monthly curation of my favourites! I’ve never really met a Jones & Co ceramic I didn’t love and the new Pepe collection, which is unusually monochrome for the brand, is no exception. From $18 for a small dish. Handmade in Vietnam. The legends at Mustard have added a new colour to their range of lockers, the first in 18 months! Creamy, dreamy and decadent: meet Butter! Their 12th colour offers a new pastel with depth. “Our mellow yellow, the Butter ..read more
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This gorgeous resort-style pool became the star of the home
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by Amy Collins-Walker
1d ago
When Melbourne content creator Sarita Holland, together with her husband and three teenage children, moved into their Aberfeldie home almost two years ago, the only thing missing was a pool. “We promised our children that our next house would have a pool and it really was a non-negotiable for us,” says Sarita, who engaged the talented team at Mint Design to transform what was a relatively small and uninspiring space into something quite the opposite. BEFORE poolAFTER pool. What a transformation! Lacking warmth and charm, the original backyard was dominated by concrete and decking and it wasn’t ..read more
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What makes a great new build? A builder shares tips
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by Audrey Xie
2d ago
A high-end architectural new build, Scarborough, by Tass Construction Group, is a two-storey family home in the sought-after NSW seaside town of the same name. It recently won the 2023 NSW Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) ‘Custom New Build $1.2m to $1.5m award. So today, we’re taking a look at what makes it so special. Delivering a home perched atop a coastal cliff and opening to expansive ocean views, required overcoming plenty of challenges including turning structural requirements and access issues into design features. Ben Tass, co-founder of Tass Construction Group, explains: “From t ..read more
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Dulux Colour Awards 2024: Beige, candy colours and biophilia
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by Amy Collins-Walker
3d ago
It’s that time of year again when our interiors-obsessed eyes are drawn to the iconic Dulux Colour Awards. Currently in its 38th year, this year’s finalists have just been announced with an incredible 83 projects chosen from a record 527 entries. And while the awards recognise the exceptional and innovative use of colour across multiple categories, it’s the ‘Residential Interior’ category that we’re shining the spotlight on today. ‘Hamilton House’ by Lauren Egan Interior Design. Photography: Glenn Hester‘Hot Top Peak’ by FIGR Architecture Studio. Photography: Tom Blachford “This year, bio ..read more
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Steph Pase on how to take your home from chaos to order
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by Jen Bishop
3d ago
Organisation queen Steph Pase is the woman behind Steph Pase Planners and the podcast Stephing Up. She says for most of her life she was “a hot mess and struggling with undiagnosed ADHD,” and just a few years ago, didn’t know the meaning of the word organisation let alone what it actually meant to practice it. Fast forward to today, she’s our go-to gal for organisation tips and tricks.  Steph Pase and her daughters Steph says that taking your home from chaos to calm is all about the routines and systems. “We all have priorities, jobs, kids, things to do and I know no one could possibly ov ..read more
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American style dream home in Brisbane is now unrecognisable
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by Amy Collins-Walker
4d ago
Today’s fabulous before and after comes courtesy of Brisbane’s Rachael Turner of Front Porch Properties. A renovation that was initially undertaken in 2017 and again in 2023 you can really see Rachael’s signature design ethos shining through in what is a spectacular overhaul. “It was your classic Australian build but it’s now an American-inspired beauty,” says Rachel Turner who enjoys creating  ‘modern homes with storybook charm.’ The home was renovated in two stages Home to a professional couple and their two children, the home is in Brisbane’s Graceville and features four bedrooms ..read more
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How to make your rental home feel like a sanctuary: stylist tips
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by Audrey Xie
1w ago
“Take it from someone who has moved over 25 times, making a home your own, no matter how permanent or temporary, is really important to your state of mind,” says stylist Justine Wilson. “I have just moved into a new rental and have once again made it feel like home.” Justine’s top tips for styling your rental home: 1. Showcase your treasures: Incorporate personal items such as books, photos, and mementos from travels. Arrange them strategically to create captivating vignettes on surfaces like consoles, bookshelves, or coffee tables. Let your home reflect your story and passions, captivating v ..read more
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Aussies spending on renos in 2024 despite cost of living
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by Jen Bishop
1w ago
In the face of a softening property market, bouncing consumer confidence, rate rises and continued financial pressures, new research has revealed homeowners are still looking to invest in their homes in 2024. A survey of over 1,000 Aussie homeowners by online tradie marketplace hipages revealed 64% intend to complete work on their homes in the next 12 months. This work goes beyond maintenance too, with close to half (46%) planning to spend an average of $7,000 on home improvements alone. Architect and member of hipages’ customer advisory board Fabricio Siqueira, says there are a few key facto ..read more
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What are the best colours for a child’s bedroom?
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by Jen Bishop
1w ago
By Rachel Lacy It’s tempting to go bright and bold when choosing a paint colour scheme for a child’s bedroom. But is a palette that promotes energy and activity really what you’re after in a space where a child is expected to slow down and sleep? Science tells us that colour has the ability to affect how we feel. It can calm or excite, make us feel warm and cosy or light and free. So, when it comes to choosing colours for a child’s bedroom, it’s important to select carefully. Warm colours – such as oranges, reds and yellows – are associated with feelings of happiness, cosi ..read more
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