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The importance of good design in healthcare cannot be overstated and there’s a growing body of research demonstrating that patient outcomes are significantly influenced by the physical setting and environmental quality of a healthcare facility...
Creating sustainable homes is rapidly becoming central to design and architectural considerations as we continue to integrate new and innovative ways to minimise our impact on the environment...
Making an outside entertainment area look cosy and inviting during the cold isn’t always easy. To help ensure your entertainment area still brings in the company, British Paints colour specialist Shirley Platcher shares how to turn an outside entertainment area into a winter warmer landscape...
EcoSmart Fire has released a number of new models of ethanol-fuelled fires that are energy efficient, eco-friendly and can be used for indoor or outdoor spaces...
Grouting experts Megasealed has shared their top tips and tricks to save you from the costly repairs and health hazards of unkept grout. Many don't pay much attention to grout until there's a problem...
Winter is officially around the corner. As that familiar, biting chill permeates the air the urge to hunker down and nest is as unavoidable as binging the latest Netflix water cooler show. Fortunately for us, this upcoming season is forecasting décor trends we’re thrilled to stay home for...
Transform wallpaper has been released to show off personal style and transform homes. Whether its colourful or neutral, patterned or abstract, textured or flat, geometric or floral, wallpaper can add impact to any space...
According Landart creative director and co-founder Matt Leacy, render is one of the unsung heroes of garden design, and with the popularity of Mediterranean style influencing design choices render is a key element...
Its history dates back to China in the 16th century BC, but its latest iteration places it at the forefront of today’s modern kitchen design, for all the right reasons...
Whilst the team behind the annual Dulux Colour Forecast finalise the colour palettes set to inspire Australia’s interior design trends for 2024, this year is more momentous than most as it marks the 25th anniversary of the Dulux Colour Forecast...
With a look and feel that’s inseparable from real oak but with the durability, sustainability and maintenance benefits of high impact performance surfaces, Master Oak, the award-winning decorative panel from UNLIN, is now available in Australia and New Zealand through distributors, Big River Group...
James Hardie’s newest fibre cement product, Hardie Brushed Concrete Cladding, features a unique embedded texture reminiscent of softly brushed concrete, giving a home’s exterior a visually sophisticated finish, which is dynamic to the touch...
Fast-tracking planning approval for high-quality townhouses, better standards for low-rise apartments and targets for new homes in each Melbourne local government area are among reform options proposed by the state’s independent infrastructure advisory body...
The growing trend of Australian homeowners ditching the safe beige and white tones for bolder colours, patterns, textures and styles has seen a surge in orders for Beaumont Tiles’ complete bathroom packages...
Black is increasingly being used as a prominent colour choice for home exteriors, adding a bold and striking aesthetic that creates a sense of luxury and drama. With its contrasting tones, it enhances the natural beauty of surrounding foliage and makes any house stand out from others in the street...
Lightening and brightening a dark and dated 1980s home was the overarching brief behind the most recent renovation by The Block 2019 favourites, Deb and Andy Saunders of DNA of Design...
