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Christmas Décor Tips
Once again, and very fast it seems, Christmas is upon us and as usual it catches us by surprise. Who to spend it with, what to cook, what...

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Walk In The Pantry
High on buyers wish lists & very sought after by most home chefs, the walk-in pantry is a functional space that also adds great value to...

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Styling About You
Sparse Interiors, Contemporary Finishes, Streamlined Designs, Minimalist Décor ... do you ever get the feeling that all those awe...

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Underlay: The Hidden Achiever
One of the main reasons carpet is such a popular choice for flooring is its comfortable feel under out feet. Perfect in bedrooms, where...

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More Than Just Rubbish
If like me, you're a little creative, you'll find it difficult to not hang on to those interesting objects you find on the street or at...

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HIA Awards
This month the Housing Industry Association [HIA] announced the NSW finalists in the various categories for this year's Housing, Bathroom...

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Tailoring The Bathroom
Having worked building clients' dream homes for nearly twenty years, I know too well that not all that looks beautiful in a window...

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A Look At Darker Doors
Whether you're renovating or building, we can all be guilty of making quick decisions when selecting the finishes for our home, often...

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CERSAIE 2019
I've just come back home from Bologna for CERSAIE, the International Tiles and Bathroom Fair, one of my favourite overseas appointments...

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An MBA Award Winning Home
The Master Builders Awards is one of the most sought after recognitions of the Australian Building Industry, and on Saturday the 7th of...
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Australian Design: Branchout Furniture
I met Narra of Branchout Furniture at Decor+Design 2019 where his work was selected for the trend tours and his Iguazu Dining Table being...
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Learn As You Travel
Here I am, resting on a beach somewhere along the Mediterranean Sea, my favourite place to spend time away from work. And just like any...
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Understand Lighting
When building a new home, we spend a lot of time choosing elements like the right façade and an amazing kitchen or flooring, and we might...
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A Room For Growing Up
So, the kids are growing up & feeling a bit uncomfortable with their pink or baby blue decor? They’ve grown past the Wiggles, Toy Story &...
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Do I need A Designer?
What does a Designer do? What is the difference between a Building Designer, an Interior Designer, and a Stylist, or a Decorator, or a...
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The Mood-board
One very important piece of advice I can offer to those who are starting work on a new home build or renovation, is: "maintain...
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Decor + Design
Although I'm a Sydney boy, I truly love Melbourne, and as I'm lucky to go there often for work, I always stretch the trip out a little to...
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The Custom-made Staircase
Understandably the staircase is a strong feature as we often see it the moment we enter a multi-storey home, or as it may be positioned...
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Designed To Appeal
Walking through any home, it's easy for us to admire those obvious qualities which we can see at a glance, like the wall colour, the...
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Do Your Homework
"I feel under pressure to make decisions!" one of my clients said to me a few days ago; indeed there was nothing we could do to postpone...
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Denfair
If you like Interior Design, then you know of DENFAIR, a showcase for contemporary furniture design as well as an opportunity for...
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