The Arts and Crafts movement was born in the mid nineteenth century in England as a backlash to the mass production of items from the industrial revolution of that time. These were perceived as being sub standard and this movement sought to refocus on handmade furniture and items of beauty made in a traditional style. .. Read more
Colorbond Wallaby is often overlooked as a colour choice for roofing, garages and fencing, but it is actually one of the nicest and easiest to use of the Colorbond range. I am going to show you how to use Colorbond Wallaby for your next new build or renovation. What is the underlying colour of Colorbond.. Read more
If you are not making good use of outside space then you are missing out on an entire extra room for your house. An outdoor area doesn’t just have to be where you store the BBQ and perhaps just a couple of chairs, or even worse, tools and equipment for the garden. This can be.. Read more
Trawling through the internet, as I do most days, I have found some beautiful spaces. I am sharing these with you as my favourite rooms in April and telling you why I think they work so well. My favourite dining space I do love metal interior doors, and what is better than this? Well, adding.. Read more
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,.. Read more
People tend to either love or hate a dark colour palette. Those of us who do like them though are often too afraid to use them and the alternative of a light white or neutral scheme just seems an easier option. Certainly, this can be true but often it isn’t the case of selecting either a.. 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.. 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.. Read more
Black, white and grey are perennial favourites in the decorating stakes and the basis for a classic Parisian decorating style. Sophisticated and elegant, this look, which belongs to the salons of one of the world’s most beautiful cities, is timeless. The appeal of Parisian style is that if you get the basics right you can.. 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.. Read more
