Have you noticed interiors have become… really quiet? I’ve been a designer for over 20 years, and I’ve seen a lot of trends come and go, but this idea of ‘quiet luxury’ feels like it’s taken over. Don’t get me…
Instructional Guides
What Makes a Home Feel Good? Design Psychology 101
Some of the best homes I’ve toured all have one thing in common and it’s not what you might think! There are evidence-based design principles that are the foundations for creating a home that ‘feels good’. I break down the…
Inside The Big Shed Project. Can I Run It Off Grid?
Welcome to my new favourite room in the house. The big shed is officially up! I moved in a heap of gear straight away, and I have been using this space for a few months now. Today I’d like to…
How to Make Great Coffee at Home with DC Coffee
Life’s too short to drink a basic cup of Joe so we teamed up with the lads at DC Coffee to get the ultimate lesson on how to make great coffee. Whilst my love of coffee is real, my talent…
6 Popular Benchtop Materials and Their Pros and Cons
There are so many factors to consider when choosing a kitchen benchtop. From durability, how porous the material is, how hygienic it is, is it the best for the size of your kitchen, and do you actually, y’know, like the…
Renovating and Styling Your Dining Room on a Budget
We’ve been talking about things Home Renovation this month with the help of Suncorp and their Budget Planner and Renovation Calculator. Today we’re talking about all things dining… Dining Rooms can vary from home to home, sometimes they are small, large…
Renovating and Styling Your Ensuite on a Budget
Transforming a bathroom or an ensuite can often be an expensive task, especially if you’re starting from scratch. In our recent Ensuite Makeover we faced that exact challenge, renovating from the ground up whilst trying to cut costs where we…
Renovating and Styling Your Bedroom on a Budget
During our home renovation we worked with a range of different budgets from DIY to custom, to restoration vs brand new. Depending on your budget you can make as much change as you want during a room makeover but there…
Our Top Tips for Choosing the Perfect Bathroom Tile
Tile plays a main role in the overall look and feel of your bathroom, so choosing the best one can be quite overwhelming. After all, there are so many things to consider when it comes to selecting bathroom tiles: size,…
Apartment Makeover! Complete Style Guide
We were given the keys to an empty, inner-city apartment and challenged to go big in a small space. There is no DIY involved in this one so we’re not painting, sanding floors, or tearing anything down, we’re simply going…
