Shelley Craft’s Pacifico House Reinvents Coastal Living With An Industrial Edge Build Series Beloved Australian TV presenter Shelley Craft is at the helm of the acclaimed Pacifico House. The residence is a celebration of industrial style and origins, as the sprawling Byron Bay beach house was built on an old whaling site.  Byron’s idealism of “cheer up, slow down, chill out” is typically expressed through breezy shacks and big bright estates, but Pacifico’s design honours the trifecta by paving a new perspective into effortless living. Come with us as we join Shelley Craft on the jou ..read more

Tips for How to Work With an Interior Designer Building or renovating is a rewarding activity that navigates many challenges. Enlisting professional help, especially in the formative stages of your design, can safeguard your project from future preventable problems. Hiring an interior designer can ease many mental and physical burdens, and if you’ve been thinking of working with one, there are a few things to know beforehand. From tips about how to work with an interior designer to a step-by-step interior design process checklist — read this blog to feel prepared for your future design e ..read more

Brisbane Architecture Gains a Remarkable Resort-Style Home House Tour of The Retreat Mati Constructions’ exemplary attention to detail is tangible at The Retreat — a contemporary house that raises the bar for Brisbane architecture. Featuring five beds, five baths, and four living spaces, there is ample opportunity to incorporate intriguing design features. Join us as we take a closer look inside. This resort-style home instantly grounds you upon entry, with its neutral palette cultivating a sense of calm. The tactility of timber, French limestone, and fluted detailing reminds you th ..read more

A Contemporary House Design Full of Surprises House Tour of Charred Peninsula Charm Join us on our latest house tour as we explore a contemporary house design full of character on the Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne. Charred Peninsula Charm, the home of the creative behind Mynd Interiors and Grace Collective, offers unique interiors that are full of surprises.  The house is on a sloped block across three levels, and it’s already clear from the outside that this is no ordinary home. The home’s facade is dark and moody, giving the impression of similar interiors. However, what lies insi ..read more

Melbourne Architecture: History and Design Image sourced from Culture Trip From the elegance of Melbourne’s heritage buildings to the charismatic contemporary house designs, Melbourne delivers endless architectural inspiration. The city holds various iconic landmarks, such as Federation Square and the Eureka Tower, where you’ll find the popular Eureka Skydeck. You’ll also find some of the most fascinating Art Deco, Gothic, Victorian and Baroque buildings in Melbourne’s architecture. Read on to learn about some of the remarkable structures cementing the city as Australia’s design capital ..read more

House Signage: A Simple Way to Enhance your Curb Appeal If you desire to create a memorable first impression of your home, then considering your home’s exterior is essential. Delight guests and potential home buyers from the moment they see your home and set the tone for how they perceive the rest of your space. Join us as we explore how you can quickly boost your home’s curb appeal with modern house signage, alongside the top front-house ideas to complete your residential masterpiece. What is ‘Curb Appeal‘? ‘Curb appeal‘ refers to the attractiveness of your residential or commercial ..read more

8 Bathroom Relaxation Tips For Your Self-Care Routine Daily obligations can demand a lot of our attention, and moments for rest and recovery ultimately fall down on the priority list. It makes it easier for stress to creep up on us, so having a dedicated and considered self-care routine is imperative. The significance of the bathroom is that it has the capability to offer a spa-like experience right in the comfort of your own home — making wind-down time much easier and accessible. We have carefully listed our eight favourite ways to enhance bathroom relaxation so you can make the most of ..read more

Best Colour Combinations For Your Interiors Your home is your territory, and while it’s natural to want to personalise it, choosing the best colour combinations to align with your interior design tastes can be intimidating. Gaining some understanding of colour schemes helps refine your choices so you can focus on creating the look that turns your house into a home. To ease into interior colour-matching, we speak to a slew of stylists and interior design experts about their approaches to interior design, where to begin, and how matching your scheme with your fixtures helps d ..read more

How Daylighting Can Naturally Brighten Your Home ‘Daylighting’ is a natural lighting technique whereby a home is purposefully designed to passively illuminate a space. It’s considered one of the best ways to lessen the dependence on artificial lighting, thus reducing electricity bills and conserving energy. There are generally three different natural lighting techniques in architecture, and each one can be achieved through various types of installation. In this article, we will discuss the main ways daylighting can be achieved in design, as well as touch on the importance of natural light ..read more

Melbourne Architecture Embraced in a Cottage Renovation Behind the Design With Timber Assembly We uncover the endearing details of a 1920s cottage renovation with the owners of timber furniture and renovation business, Timber Assembly. Paul and Kelly’s goal for their Montmorency weatherboard heritage home was to amplify light and freshness while accommodating extra space for their growing family. They’ve honed an admirable balance of old and new, maintaining aspects of traditional Melbourne architecture while adopting contemporary fixtures throughout. Let’s take a closer look at a few of t ..read more