There are always things that have to be done around your home to keep it in repair. Because your home is more than just a place to live, it’s your investment, a project such as painting a house exterior deck requires you have the proper tools and information to get the job done right first […]
The charm of weatherboard houses is undeniable, take a look at these 23 charming examples around Australia.
Here’s 5 key areas to consider when thinking about the cladding of your home and how it needs to perform - and achieve peace of mind! Read more.
Interior Designer Emily Summers has restored this ignored home to a cool and serene midcentury oasis located on the 14th hole of the Eldorado Country Club in Palm Springs, CA. The furnishings in t…
Remember when I posted a photo of this beautiful house, and some of you pointed out that it is actually in Rockhampton. As I've said many times, I grew up in Rockhampton. It's a town that usually makes the news for all the wrong reasons, but it actually has some ridiculously beautiful old Queenslanders, so many in fact that some of them are sitting in a state of decay. This one however, Cooloola, is quite the opposite. It is the picture of perfection, and I've now had permission of the owner to show you the inside. Let's skirt around the outside a tad more first. This house is a perfect example of why some bits and pieces are considered classic. They just work, they're beauitful and they don't go out of fashion. Take that timber planter box at the front door,for example. That style of planter is at the front door of many a fancy address on Park Avenue in New York. I recently bought a white Didier Parakian dress. Five minutes after I put it on, I had spilt make up on the front of it. I could never live in a house like this, but I take great delight in looking upon it. It's all in the details..... There's a young lady in the house. This is her quarters. What more can you wish for than a pink bath tub? A study in blue. This is what life in the tropical north should look like. Rhythm and symmetry. So reassuring. Excuse me. Pineapples. In case you're wondering, and I'm positively sure you are, this is the lady responsible for this big pile of wonderful. Frances Russell, wife, mother of three, interior decorator, designer. I imageine Frances' home is a tomato sauce/soy sauce/red wine free zone. If you're needing any decorator services, go to www.francesfussellinteriors.com.au You can also read Frances' blog at www.beautifulinteriorsand18thcenturystyle.blogspot.com Thanks again Frances!
In the hands of an interior designer owner, the practicalities of Old Bong Bong Farm, a 4.5-hectare property in the NSW Southern Highlands, are no impediment to its stylish surroundings.
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Located in Indian Wells, California, the 5,300 sq. ft. F-5 Residence is set on a relatively flat, valley site with expansive mountain views. The one-story home maximizes the available land and creates a constant connection between the homes interior and the landscape. The material palette includes...
A Melbourne couple have built a modern Australian farmhouse with passive solar design in Victoria's Macedon Ranges. The white weatherboard home features, wide verandahs, high ceilings and a Hamptons-style country interior.
Are your pot plants dying? We have the tips to keeping your plants cool this summer. Even when air temperatures are mild, pots standing in full sun become hot. Prolonged soil temperatures even in the mid-30s can be damaging for some plants.
This modern farmhouse in Tonimbuk allows the owner to 'live in the environment' thanks to large glass sliding doors.
A move to the Macedon Ranges proves a natural fit for a couple looking to return to their roots. They were looking for a Victorian cottage with character, and the pair already had an idea about how they'd like to style the interior: with vintage pieces, op-shop finds and items found at local markets.
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Over the last month I’ve taken some time to clear out a little piece of our front yard and turn it into something more. Honestly, I can’t even remember what it looked like last Spring/Summer! It’s amazing all the things we notice now that we’re spending 95% of our time at home. The front of our hous
If you want to update your home or just gawk at some beautiful photos, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up the very-best interior design-focused Instagrams, Pinterest boards, and websites so you can expand your personal moodboard and…
DFJ Architects revive an original 1950s home on the Tweed Coast to ensure its mid-century pedigree and coastal locale fit the modern lives of two retirees.
The renovated '80s Dromana home of Scott Gibson and Poppy Garbin, founders of Pop and Scott, is a one-of-a-kind beach house!
Love Palm Springs style? How to create a Palm Springs garden that's dry and hardy with eight key cacti and plants, including Burbank spineless, barrel cacti, yuccas, palms and prickly pears. Top a low-maintainence drought-resistant dry landscape with small, unpolished pebbles.
We talk to Jason and Eliza Raine, the creators of the retro-inspired Mysa Motel in Palm Beach. The accommodation blends the best of old and new world charm.
Want a gorgeous garden fast? Use this time at home to plant your best garden that will turn your neighbour’s green with envy. Whether you’re an urban transplant new to gardening or just want instant gratification, now is the time to think about fast-growing, pleasure-giving plants, vines and hedges that will make it look like
The late Art Linkletter graced many a home during his days as the host of the CBS original series’ House Party and Kids Say the Darndest Things, and now we have a rare opportunity to see how the television and radio icon lived after his mid-century modern estate in Southern California was listed over the…
This week we wrap up our exclusive house tour of Three Birds Renovations brand new project by heading outside. Cue the pool party – this backyard is an entertainer’s dream. There is a space for barbecues and a bar for chats over glasses of wine, a dining space under a pergola, firepit and a daybed by the pool designed with reading and cups of tea in mind. There’s even a basketball court tucked around the corner.
