The Block 2024 Main Ensuite

The Block 2024 Main Ensuite

The Block 2024 main ensuite week was very interesting and showed how some of the teams have developed their style and execution early into the contest.  Unfortunately one room was completely unfinished, the worst in Block history, so I am not sure what is going on there.  So, I only have four main ensuite bathrooms.. Read more

Favourite rooms in August

Favourite rooms in July

As usual, and I am sure like many of you, I have been down the rabbit warren of Instagram and Pinterest and my head is full of gorgeous rooms.  I have a few of my favourite rooms in August below to show you together with why I think these rooms are particularly good. My favourite.. Read more

The Block 2024 Guest Bedroom

The Block 2024 Guest Bedroom

The Block 2024 guest bedroom reveal has had surprisingly good moments which you don’t often see this early into the show.  My favourite room was from Jesse and Paige which demonstrated a good understanding of colour and design.  Everything came together in this room and they didn’t need to do anything amazing.  You can see.. Read more

How to sample paint colours

How to sample paint colours

Choosing the right paint colour for your home, particularly exterior colours, can be a fraught journey.  You take a trip to the local hardware store and you are faced with an array of colours.  The whites on their own seem to stretch for half of the aisle and the choice is overwhelming.  I have lots.. Read more

The Block 2024 Bathroom

The Block 2024 Bathroom

2024 celebrates 20 years of The Block with beautiful Phillip Island chosen as the location for this anniversary.  Just two hours from Melbourne, the area is a popular coastal retreat for stressed city dwellers.  Home for now though to 5 perpetually stressed teams who will be working hard to build the best holiday home that.. Read more

Megan Morton’s country home

Megan Morton's country home

In the tranquil landscapes of Northern New South Wales, nestled among greenery and the echoes of a community’s resilient spirit, stands Mimosa Moon – home to one of Australia’s leading interior designers, Megan Morton. This unique property, designed with a blend of modern charm and rural warmth is a haven where the essence of ‘the.. Read more

Monochromatic colour schemes – Black and White

Monochromatic colour schemes - Black and white

Colour trends come and go.  When we didn’t think anything could take over from our beloved greys, beige has popped back up on the horizon and the warm terracotta tones are featuring everywhere.  It can be difficult to keep up so you should opt for what you like.  However there are two colours that are.. Read more

Victorian terrace renovation

Victorian Terrace Renovation

An inner-western Sydney terrace on a tight 134m2 block of land has been transformed into a light-filled three-level family home. Building on the solid foundations of an early 20th Century residence, Tass Construction Group has delivered a perfectly designed home for a young family in the 21st Century. “Our Leichhardt terrace project stands as a.. Read more

Modern Farmhouse Style – 7 steps to achieve this look

Modern Farmhouse Style - 7 steps to achieve this look

Meet Modern Farmhouse style, a stunning update to our much loved classic country style.  For those of you who love the softness and relaxed country look, but feel it is somehow a little dated, you will really embrace this updated look.  It is still very classic, but there is a nod to contemporary living.  The.. Read more

Favourite rooms in June

Favourite rooms in June

I have been looking at modern farmhouse style a lot lately and many of the images that I have found have really jumped out at me as the look is classic, but also modern without some of the harsher edges that you see with contemporary design.  I have realised that many of the images I.. Read more