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The concept of the ‘outdoor room’ planted itself in Australian backyards over the past few summers and has since taken off faster than the “open living” concept that become the “norm” several years ago in our interiors. Fuelled by countless TV home renovation shows, endless beer garden renovations in our pubs and a growing interest in landscape architecture and design, Australians embraced the concept of the “extended room” and  opened back doors to patios, pools and pergolas, creating defined outdoor spaces in which to amuse, feast and unwind. (more…)

Did you know painted feature walls is a thing of the past, adding a ‘textural’ wall is the thing to do?

Stunning patterns in floral, metallic and flocked wallpaper look hot as a feature walls or be daring and go the whole room! (more…)

Standard lamps, wall lamps, table lamps – they offer seductive mood lighting to supplement a room’s main illumination. If you value the softness that lamps bring to a room, then don’t be afraid to use them everywhere in your home – even in the kitchen and bathroom.

Ottomans are a fun way to add extra seating and are handy as you can also use them in other areas of the house such outside onto the deck in summer.

A home office should inspire creativity and productivity. Once your functional pieces are in place – desk, light, and seating – the decorative elements can shine. Take modernist colour combinations (black, red, yellow) and give them a fresh twist by adding citrusy brights, such as lime and orange. Add in a dash of turquoise, and the palette becomes fresh and fun – perfect for a workplace.

If you’re lucky enough to own a large collection of books, go ahead and enjoy the look of them in your house with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling shelving. But before installing shelves, there are a few practical considerations. (more…)