Historically, Australia has some of the largest houses in the world but this could be set to change, with a 2017 CommSec report showing the country’s properties are now the smallest in two decades...
Plants give a home’s interior a feeling of freshness and calmness and are an ideal decorating solution for that added personal touch and panache. However it can be difficult deciding what plant is best for what space, which is why Henley has created the below guide...
If we had to define home in one sentence that would probably be: “The place we feel comfortable in”. This comfort is made of various factors, including the people you are living with, the neighborhood you’re in, but especially the interior design...
Vinyl wrap kitchen cabinet doors have become very popular in recent years. The glossy finish can make even neutral shades look more sophisticated. Unfortunately, if you opted for white, you may have noticed that your vinyl wrap kitchen doors have started to turn yellow...
We cannot deny that a gorgeous landscape is every homeowner’s dream. A beautiful home is not complete without a yard you can be proud of, but it’s not as easy as it seems and many people fall victims tolandscaping mistakes that could have been easily prevented in the first place...
With spring right around the corner, now is the perfect time to begin sprucing up your outdoor entertaining area. Creating a solid foundation is important so the best place to start is from the ground up – with pavers, turf and pebbles...
Both the Planning Scheme - in particular RESCODE and Building regulations emphasise the importance of window design and sill heights to mitigate overlooking onto neighbouring properties. Positioning privacy screen There are a few design solutions...
TV shows can provide an endless source of design inspiration, with colours chosen to set the tone and mood of a show before any of the characters utter a word...
The Australian Government’s Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) has released the findings of its research that looked at the factors that would make home owners more likely to remove asbestos in the future...
The kitchen, as they say, is the heart of every home. If you want to improve this particular part of the house, the most important things you need to consider are functionality, convenience and style...
Many homeowners spend a fortune updating the look of their kitchens. After all, kitchen remodelling is one of the home improvement projects that add the most value. But you don't have to overspend in prettifying your kitchen...
Laminate kitchen cabinet doors have been popular for years, but they often have a bad reputation for continuing to look good. However, much of this is due to improper cleaning that can compromise the integrity of the finish and leave it vulnerable to further damage...
Black mould in air ducts is poisonous, they can be found in any setting that provides food. Humid and stale environments give this fungus all the food it needs to thrive. Including inside walls and inside vents and other ductwork...
Your backyard might be large enough to build a second dwelling; or the land could be wide enough to accommodate a duplex. You will need a Planning Permit for the dual occ and a Building Permit before you can start to build...
The microscopic entities – dust mites live inside soft furnishings at your home. The feed on dead cells shed from animals and the human body. A smaller population of them does not cause much harm. However, when the population exceeds the safe levels, their large number is problematic...
Land sizes across Australia have been shrinking so it’s no surprise that the majority of backyard design and gardening advice focuses on achieving great style in small spaces...
Like a green kitchen , a ‘healthy’ bathroom will be designed for the good of the homeowners (both now and in the future), with minimal impact on the planet...
