Whether you're embarking on a ground-up build or giving your current home a facelift, reimagining our living spaces with innovative design concepts presents an ideal chance to craft environments that are not just visually stunning but also eco-friendly. Sarah Jobse, a visionary behind the design powerhouse Oak & Orange and a trusted partner of Andersens, shares her insights on cutting-edge interior design trends. Enjoy a world of vibrant colour palettes, luxurious textures, exquisite flooring options, and stylish window treatments. With savvy selections, Sarah demonstrates how you can effo ..read more

‘Erskineville’, a high-end renovation brought to life by Tass Construction Group, transformed a cottage in the inner-western Sydney suburb of the same name. The home is now a light-filled two-storey family residence which recently won the 2023 NSW Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) ‘Renovation $400K – $800K’ award. “The home-owner’s design goals of having an open space within the tight confinements of an inner-suburban lot was key to the success of the project and delivered through the innovative use of space,” said Ben Tass, co-founder of Tass Construction Group. Designed by Queensland arc ..read more

For many of us, working from home is the new normal.  When we used to occasionally work from home due to illness or other commitments, a laptop on the dining room table was adequate, but now we really need a dedicated space, as in many professions, home is now the office.  There will be many studies which will show that the blending of our home and work environment is not always a good thing when it comes to a great work/life balance.  Yes, it makes life simpler without long commuting times and it makes juggling the constraints of a family much easier, but you need to ensure tha ..read more

Here is my round up of my favourite rooms in March.  I have chanced upon some fabulous spaces during my scouring of the internet during the past month. The rooms are all very classic and I will show you what it is that I love about them and felt them worthy enough to share with you. What I love about this kitchen Photo by Amy Bartlam. Design by Light and Dwell. I pretty much love everything about this gorgeous kitchen. The joinery colour is beautiful.  I love a classic white kitchen, but it is great to see one that has a lovely muted neutral on the cabinetry.  I like too that t ..read more

Colorbond Woodland Grey is one of the most classic of the Colorbond range.  I have been specifying this colour for the past 20 years and it is still enduring.  Sometimes perceived as a little outdated once Monument became available, I still think it is one of the most successful greys and a perfect choice if you want a classic feel to the exterior of your home. What is the undertone in Woodland Grey Woodland Grey has a mid green undertone.  It is in no way a green metal, it is definitely grey, but all whites, blacks and greys have an undertone.  The great thing about green ..read more

Plateau Project is the stunning family home of Phoebe Ghorayeb and photographer Georges Antoni, who migrated to the scenic suburb of Bilgola Plateau in Sydney’s northern beaches, from Bondi Beach, to provide extra space and a free-range lifestyle for their three young children. Nestled between the stunning Pacific Ocean and the lush Garigal National Park, the picturesque suburb offered the perfect blend of natural beauty, wide open spaces and the welcoming community lifestyle that they sought. With family being the biggest motivation, Phoebe and Georges set out to transform the existing 1960s ..read more

I have found so many favourite rooms in my trawling of the internet during February.  As you know, you can get lost in Instagram and Pinterest which takes you off to some wonderful websites and blogs, but you can end up going around in circles as there are so many ideas out there to love.  I have handpicked just a few spaces that I have come across that really appealed to me.  With the images below, I tell you what I really love about each space. Firstly I find it very difficult to go past a window seat and this one below took my eye. Mindygayer.comWhat I love about this window ..read more

Situated close to the pristine Byron Bay coastline in northern New South Wales, Samudra House is one of three stunning homes, collectively known as ‘The Vela Properties’, which is the latest project in the portfolio of multi-disciplinary design studio, The Designory. Sitting proudly on a quarter-acre corner block of the Vela allotment, in the coveted ‘Golden Grid’ of Byron Bay’s CBD, Samudra House was created to be the ideal holiday home. Drawing inspiration from its natural surroundings and the laid-back culture of the area, the house has a strong focus on light and flow throughout each of it ..read more

Every house should have a bath.  Even if you don't use it, it is important for resale purposes.  If you love to take a bath and if you have space, you should include one in your ensuite and main bathroom.  Choosing a bath used to be a fairly straight forward proposition, but there are so many different types to select from that it can be a minefield.  I am going to show you how to choose the right bath here. This post may contain some affiliate links.  If you click on these and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission.  This in no way impacts the price th ..read more

Coastal style will always be one of the most popular looks in Australia.  Other styles come and go, but this one is enduring.  Styling a coastal interior though needs updating from time to time, so I thought I would write about how to achieve a modern coastal look by simply adding some updated styling items. My most important piece of advice to convey is that you shouldn't fill your home with all traditional coastal accessories.  If you go overboard with coral, seashells, driftwood and pebbles, the look becomes contrived and just simply too much. Carefully consider the pieces th ..read more