Living spaces

As Australians increasingly look to maximise every square meter of their homes, small bathroom renovations have become a hot topic. With the right approach, these compact spaces can be transformed into stunning retreats that look fantastic and boost a home's market value.

rom ultra-accessorised islands to features that enhance our health and wellbeing, 2025’s kitchen is all about style, substance and smart living. Here are seven of the hottest trends you can expect to see in 2025, according to Nouvelle Designer Kitchens managing director Mike Turner.

As most interior designers will attest, maximising natural light can transform the look and feel of a space, creating a warm and inviting home...

Google is the first place many renovators turn to for help when planning a new kitchen. But the fact is, the answers it generates...

Cocktail bars, lounge spaces and even workspaces are set to claim a spot in what was the  Australian outdoor kitchen, as designers cleverly recreate the space to take on a new level of luxury and sophistication – as well as versatility.

German water treatment specialist, Lutz-Jesco, has released a sampling station with sensor technology that lets pool owners continuously record and measure the amount of chlorine in water.

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. 

Bathrooms are a significant investment, so when building or renovating your bathroom it is important to not only keep in mind design aesthetics but functionality and performance to ensure long-term benefits to your home.

Informed by biophilic design, this kitchen and dining space successfully blurs the distinction between the natural world outside and a contemporary, highly functional indoor space, thoughtfully curated from natural, ethically sourced materials.

This year, Aussies are looking for the best tips and tricks to create bigger bathrooms for less, and many renovators are looking to make these spaces look even larger so that they can get the best return for liveability and value.