As winter approaches, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in the home becomes a top priority for many. Here, property stylist Justine Wilson shares her expert tips on how to infuse warmth into living spaces with carefully curated accessories and without breaking the bank. Warm lighting: Opt for warm, ambient lighting to create a welcoming atmosphere. Consider using table lamps with soft, diffused light or adding candles and lanterns for a cosy glow during the evenings. Earthy tones: Incorporate earthy tones such as deep browns, rich rusts, and warm neutrals into your decor pale ..read more

Much like a fresh lick of paint, an expanse of new tiles across your walls or floor will instantly make a room feel more modern. “Trends for 2024 encompass everything from bold colour and richly textured surfaces to graphic, grid-like layouts, making it easy to make a statement, whatever your style,” says Phil Brenton, managing director at Artedomus. Here are six looks you’ll be seeing in fashion-forward homes across the country this year. Dynamic colour Bold colour is taking centre stage in tiles and stone trends in 2024. “While colours are still very much drawn from nature, there’s a richne ..read more

With a focus on customer experience and elevating the furniture shopping journey, Singapore-based furniture and homewares retailer, Castlery, has opened an expansive new showroom in the heart of Sydney’s Supa Centa Moore Park. As a long time fan of the brand, with a few of their pieces in my own home, this is welcome news! Declan Ee, co-founder of Castlery, says: “We’re thrilled that Castlery has a new permanent space to call home. Australia holds a special place in our hearts as it marked our first foray outside of Singapore, into the global market. Over the last seven years, Australians hav ..read more

Founded by a husband and wife team with a love of design, renovation and an eye for quality, Peninsula House Numbers set out to create what the Australian market was missing — high quality, custom and timeless house numbers, made in Melbourne. While hardware stores offer run-of-the-mill house numbers, the range is often limited to a small selection of colours, sizes and fonts. After spending time and energy renovating or building a home, a standard house number may not suffice. If you want to differentiate your house with a well designed, high quality and unique house number, then a custom ho ..read more

If there’s one brand or shop that still gets me as excited today as it did when I was 18, it’s IKEA. It’s also a rare shop I grew up with in the UK which is exactly the same here in Australia and there’s something comforting and nostalgic about that. I rarely need much for my home these days but I can always find something awesome at IKEA and hey, if I’m not going to buy it, best I share it with my fellow interiors addicts! So, here are my most recent fab finds from the Swedish mega store! and I’ll be back with more every week. AVSTEG kitchen countertop organiser, $25. How handy is this f ..read more

If you’re looking to create a seamless interior aesthetic, Iver’s matching hardware collections have been designed with you in mind. The brand’s unique ‘whole of home’ approach simplifies the decision-making process and means that everywhere from the front door to the kitchen, living areas, bathrooms and bedrooms is covered. From contemporary to traditional homes (and everything in between), the range of beautifully crafted solid brass levers, pulls and cabinetry handles allow you to create a cohesive look. There’s six ranges to choose from and each one is available in several finishes includi ..read more

By Ozge Fettahlioglu The Australian Government has set a formidable challenge: to build 1.2 million new homes within the next five years as part of a comprehensive strategy to tackle the nation’s housing crisis. This plan aims to enhance housing supply and affordability across the country. But with current skills shortages and traditional construction timelines often extending beyond a year per house, how can this ambitious target be met? Ozge Fettahlioglu, from modular home specialist Boxareno, shares her thoughts. One promising solution that could redefine construction timelines while addre ..read more

I’m a little late with my April roundup because that ‘pinch, punch, first of the month’ came around way too quickly! Happy May and here’s my roundup of what caught my eye last month. Enjoy! There’s lots of new Sage & Clare resin pieces at Jumbled and I’d happily take it all! Gorgeous! The Medina Platter is a great size for sharing and the Kabrina Bowl is definitely the statement salad bowl you never knew you needed! They even have gorgeous resin keyrings too! Olive et Oriel’s new art from Julie Celina is the perfect blend of quiet luxury that also brings a burst of character into the ..read more

As the crisp air starts to arrive, it’s hard to not be inspired by all things soft and cosy. Like the timeless allure of wearing a chunky cable knit sweater and thick socks on a chilly night spent inside, the same goes for styling your space so that it caters to winter homebody qualities. Arriving at the perfect time, Miss Amara have unveiled a line-up of uber chunky and soft rugs that will bring a stylish new look to floors this winter. Featuring designs that have been woven with fibres of varying heights, sizes and thicknesses to establish a unique, three-dimensional effect, there is someth ..read more

Home renovations can provide more than just an aesthetic lift – if done well, the reinvention of a space can breathe new life into it and its inhabitants too. Such was the case when interior designer Gaylene Drew cast her creative eye over this four-bedroom home in Queensland’s Tannum Sands. “The property was dark and dated and nothing had been changed since the home was built in the 1980s! There was a pink corner bathtub, pink tiles, dark timber kitchen and random island bench for the stove,” says Gaylene of the property that sits on sprawling acreage. BEFORE KitchenAFTER Kitchen Home to a fa ..read more