The Block Garage and Studio Reveal

The Block 2020 Garage and Studio Reveal

The penultimate week on The Block 2020 sees the contestants working on their garage and studio space.  A garage is pretty straight forward with plenty of storage essential, but the studio is a completely different matter.  There is no doubt that a good decent sized garage with a studio is highly appealing for buyers and.. Read more

My top 7 tips for a Classic Coastal Scheme

My 7 steps to a classic coastal scheme

Have you noticed that interiors are very neutral now? I’m sure there is no way that you couldn’t have done.  White and Grey are the neutrals of the moment and of course they are very stylish.  Scroll through Pinterest and you will see that so many coastal schemes are also now very neutral, but what.. Read more

Connect the inside to the outside with Caesarstone

Connect the indoors to the outdoors

For many of us in Australia, our outdoor living areas are an extension of our home interior.  With clever design, a good outdoor space can provide an additional room that can substantially extend your useable living area.  Somewhere that can be used for a large degree of the year, and in some regions, all year.. Read more

The Block Front Garden and Facade

The Block 2020 Front Garden and Facade Reveal

The Block contestants are now on the home stretch with the commencement of the outdoor areas.  This week sees the reveal of The Block front garden and facade, which is a great opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the era they are designing to.  We had joint winners this week, Jimmy and Tam with their.. Read more

How to create the perfect outdoor space

How to create the perfect outdoor space

They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home, but with Australia’s beautiful weather and outdoor lifestyle, an outdoor room might just be the space that really captures the heart. This area, that bridges the divide between interior and exterior, can be an alfresco with a barbeque or relaxation destination the next. With.. Read more

The Block Hallway, Stairs, Laundry and WC

The Block 2020 Hallway, Stairs, Laundry and WC reveal

Known as Hell week on The Block, the completion of the hallway, stairs, laundry and WC is an overwhelming week for the contestants.  Linking the original section of the house to the more contemporary space at the rear is a design challenge which this week saw Jimmy and Tam take out first place, but only.. Read more

7 Tips for a Neutral Beachside Scheme

7 tips for a neutral beachside scheme

One of my favourite coastal looks is a neutral beachside scheme.  We are so conditioned to associate coastal style with the colour blue that we often don’t consider using anything else for this look.   Although blue is a favourite colour for the majority of us, in fact Pantone say 70%, we may not necessarily want to use.. Read more

Nat Wheeler’s 1920s Californian Bungalow renovation

Nat Wheeler's 1920s Californian Bungalow Renovation

Do you love Scandi style?  The decorating mantra of light, white, texture, beautiful muted grey colours, natural finishes and simplicity.  Where can you go wrong with that?  The team behind the successful Melbourne based Scandinavian Interiors store Norsu Interiors have lots to tell you and tempt you with if you love this style.  If you.. Read more

The Block Guest Bedroom 3 reveal

The Block Guest Bedroom 3 reveal

The Block Guest Bedroom 3 reveal has more than bedrooms this week and some great and not so great rooms. I have to say that I am a fan of Jimmy and Tam.  They are the only contestants who have really endeavoured to meet the original brief of decorating to an era and I like.. Read more

7 Tips for the Perfect Welcoming Hallway

7 tips for a welcoming hallway

You never get a second chance to make a first impression.  What do you think of this old adage?  I believe that it is absolutely true, whether we are talking about people or houses.  That first impression really does count and is particularly important if you are in the process of selling your home.  But.. Read more