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Let there be light: Why lighting design is fundamental to a...

As a residential building designer based in Melbourne, one of the most frequently overlooked aspects of home design is lighting. Whether it’s the natural light that fills a room in the morning or the carefully selected artificial lighting that sets the tone in the evening, lighting has the power to transform the way a space feels, functions and performs.

Seasonal style: Year-round design moods for Australian homes

A change of season often brings about a shift in mood, and with this comes a need to refresh our interiors. With a few thoughtful design choices, you can completely refresh the mood of a home, creating a cosy and warm environment in the winter months, then switching to a lighter, breezier aesthetic during summer.

From cramped to cozy: Five expert tips to style your balcony...

With many Australians living in apartments or compact homes, finding smart ways to extend your living space is key. Balconies offer untapped potential if you know how to style them right.

How smart home automation is being embraced by architects and designers

SHA embraces heating and cooling/climate control, lighting, intercom, CCTV and security, home theatre, outdoor entertainment, blind and curtain control, assistive devices (designed to help people living with disabilities perform everyday tasks more easily as well as independently) and more.

KITCHEN

Carpet is out, and Aussies are rolling with it

Aussies’ love for carpeting most rooms in the home appears to be waning, according to results from the Great Flooring Debate survey.

BATHROOM

Rhys Stanley’s European farmhouse: Built for growth and lifelong living

It was a match made in heaven when Rhys and Kirsten Stanley first laid...

OUTDOOR

GlobeWest launches Outdoor Collections 2025

GlobeWest has launched its Outdoor Collections 2025 edition, adding seven additional outdoor living ranges, dining and lounging.

LIGHTING

Philips Hue introduces the Play wall washer for immersive entertainment lighting

Signify has introduced the Philips Hue Play wall washer, a solution that makes entertainment lighting more immersive and design-forward, while a new generative AI assistant gives users the power to create deeply personalised lighting that reflects their mood.
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