Living spaces

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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.

Haymes Paint has released its Ultra Premium Kitchen & Bathroom interior paint, a low-sheen, water-based acrylic formulation delivering super mark and stain resistance.

Specialist manufacturer Lapitec has unveiled the world’s only 100% silica-free stone for kitchen and bathroom benchtops, representing the first completely safe alternative to existing stone materials on the Australian market.

Aussies are looking for the best tips and tricks so that their home is sparkling and ready to welcome guests for the social season filled with pool parties, festivities and a few barbecues along the way.