In recent years, we have thought of candles as being something that comes in a glass vessel. We have also thought of candles as being about scent, and their purpose being largely to give our home a soothing aroma. But for centuries candles were long and tapered (and in the late 20th Century squat and […]
Category: Favourites
Let’s Talk About Layouts
You may have all the best furniture and accessories, but if the layout of your home is wrong, it will never feel comfortable and ‘finished’. If your layout is working you simply don’t notice. You move between rooms with ease, conversation happens naturally around grouped furniture, and you have privacy where and when you need […]
My Favourite Concrete
Are you a concrete lover or a concrete loather? Or perhaps somewhere in between. The trend for exposed concrete in home interiors is not going away anytime soon. If it’s a trend you wholeheartedly embrace, here’s a few examples of how you can incorporate concrete into your home plus a few tips and tricks to […]
My Favourite Gallery Walls
I love to live in a home surrounded by artworks. But I’m no snob when it comes to the type of artworks. A jumbled mix of vintage finds, kids’ masterpieces, local artists, family pieces and a few of my own efforts suits me just fine. If you’re going to live with lots of art, chances […]
My Favourite Benches
A bench is simply a long seat designed to fit several people. The simplicity of this handy piece of furniture belies its powers as a highly flexible design element. Bedrooms are a great place to introduce a bench. Something fully upholstered will add another textural layer to your existing collection of bed linen. There’s something […]
My Favourite Open Plan
Open plan living is now the norm for Australian new home builds and renovations. Open plan is about having everyone together in a family hub and being able to move seamlessly between kitchen, dining and living room activities. Builders love open plan as well – but for very different reasons. Basically open plan means they […]
My Favourite Powder Rooms
The very fact that we use the term Powder Room to describe our guest toilets, suggests that these rooms are a bit different from the rest of our home. A Powder Room is an excuse to go crazy with design elements you absolutely adore. The room’s only small so you can select some glamorous, or […]
My Favourite Vases
It’s nice to have fresh flowers in your home. Even nicer when a loved one arrives with a surprise bunch in hand. Clear glass vases can absolutely do the job, but having a wider range of different vase styles and materials will mean you can always pick the perfect mix and match for your blooms […]
My Favourite Sofas
The purchase of your first sofa is one of those significant ‘transitions to adulthood’ events (even if you’re well into your 30s or 40s by the time it happens!). A sofa is a large piece of furniture and one that, like beds and dining tables, is wise to put some thought and money into. Endless […]
My Favourite Entrances
If our home is a place to rest, recover and rejuvenate, then the entrance to our home is an important transition between us and the outside world. It should signal a change in energy, a warm welcome and be the symbol of the importance of arriving home (at last!). The entrance is the perfect spot […]