The new calm: Warm minimalism and the rise of textural interiors
Step inside the modern Australian home and you’ll feel it before you see it. A quiet calm that comes from spaces stripped of excess...
Smartstone unveils Taj Mahal and Carrara sintered surfaces
‘Sintered’ for durability and designed to inspire, Smartstone’s latest additions, Taj Mahal and Carrara, combine advanced technology with timeless aesthetics, offering architects, designers and...
The feel of home: Australia’s evolving interiors in 2026
Step inside an Australian home in 2026 and the difference is immediate with softer light, warmer tones, textures you want to touch.
Cool greys and...
Copper with character: Getting farmhouse sinks right from install to upkeep
There’s something unmistakably warm and timeless about a copper farmhouse sink. The hammered finish, the rich glow that changes with time — it’s a feature that can elevate a kitchen from functional to unforgettable. But installing and maintaining one isn’t as straightforward as dropping in a standard stainless-steel basin.
Pointside: A refined coastal sanctuary that balances Danish soul with Australian warmth
Set in the quiet coastal streets of Beaumaris, Victoria, Pointside is more than just a beautifully renovated 1890s home - it’s a deeply personal expression of how interiors can shape the way we feel. Designed by Hygge Design Agi Bartha and Carlie Fraser, this character-filled residence draws on Scandinavian principles of simplicity and warmth while honouring its rich heritage. The result is a timeless sanctuary that balances softness with strength, craftsmanship with restraint and history with renewal.
Dulux Colour Forecast 2026 reveals a major shift in colour themes
Dulux has revealed its annual Colour Forecast for 2026, which features a shift towards calming and connecting colours in response to ongoing global uncertainty and digital fatigue.
The lighting mistake that’s secretly ageing your home
You can buy the perfect sofa, freshly paint the walls and display stunning artwork, but your space will still look outdated if your lighting...
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 eyes on an expansive acreage in Victoria’s surf coast.
They intended...
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.
How Jamie Durie turned a house into a home
Jamie Durie has completed the building of his dreams, an eco-home located in Sydney’s northern beaches. Over three years, he and his partner Ameka...














