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How To Create A Cosy Living Room With Rich, Hot Chocolate Hues

Interior decorator Lauren Egan shows us how to embrace rich hot chocolate hues — and beat the winter blues!

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This Eclectic Beach House Is An Ode To The Australian Summer

This Portsea holiday home oozes 'low-key luxury' and warmth after a playful renovation — and you can stay there too!

A Tailor-Made Minimalist Apartment On The Northern Beaches

Designer Alex Johnson and joiner Joel Taylor have customised every element of their 1960s Avalon Beach apartment.

A California Bungalow, Elevated With Designer Flair

How interior designer Alison Lewis turned a monochrome California bungalow into this divine family home, in a major eight month renovation.

A Retro Revival Of A Mid-Century Melbourne Apartment

A retro revival of a 1940s apartment in Toorak's famously coral-coloured Caringal Flats building.

A Young Family’s Sophisticated Northcote Home

How interior decorator Alyssa Owens made her Northcote terrace a stylish yet highly liveable family home.

Courtney Adamo’s ‘Modern Mid-Century’ Beachfront Holiday Home

The beachside holiday house of Courtney Adamo and her family is the opposite of their Bangalow home, in the best way possible!

The Sweetest Nostalgic Beach Shack On The Mornington Peninsula

The all-original 1970s beach cabin of Chelsea Hall (our partnerships manager) and family!

The Very Special Melbourne Home Of Jason Olive + David Flack

When David Flack of Flack Studio moved into his partner Jason Olive’s Richmond home last year, he designed a renovation as a love letter.
Shopping
Our Favourite Beds + All The Furniture You Need To Style The Perfect Bedroom

Explore the ultimate shopping guide to creating your dream bedroom, with our top picks for beds, side tables, lamps and more.

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Expert Advice
Discover trending styles and learn from experts about how to re-create their favourite looks at home!
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Interior Inspiration

How To Create A Playful Space That's Rich In Colour + Texture

Folk Studio stamps every project with its signature bursts of colour, richly layered rooms and playful use of form — here's how to get the look.

How To Pick The Perfect White Paint Colour For Your Home

From warm shades suited to period architecture, to cool tones for contemporary spaces, discover the perfect white paint colour for your home.

Say ‘Oui’ To Layered Interiors With Modern Cottage-Meets-Parisian Style

This eclectic style channels French flair with a cosy cottage twist. Discover the secrets to perfecting this look here!

Give Your Living Room A Cosy Glow-Up, Just In Time For Winter!

We’ve rounded up some seriously cosy living room inspiration, with top styling tips for giving your space the ultimate winter glow-up.

How To Create A Dreamy, Light + Bright Kitchen In Your Home

Our top tips for creating a kitchen that's light and calming — featuring lots of timber, tonal neutrals, and classic pieces!

How To Be Besties With Bold Colour

Bold use of colour isn't just for those with maximalist tendencies. WOWOWA Interior designer Ruby Shields shares her colour-loving tips!

How To Embrace Artful, Lived-In Interiors With Modern Scandi Style

Interior designer Leigh Ellwood shares her styling tips for creating spaces that are modern but not too contrived or 'new'. Discover modern Scandi style here!

How To Inject A Mid-Century Mood Into Any Interior

Embrace texture, colour and clean lines to bring some mid-century-inspired cool into your own home. Here's how!
Inspiration
Pops Of Red Are Having A Moment, Here’s How To Make It Work!

We show you how to use small ‘pops’ of red in your home to instantly enliven any space — with a few top picks from The Directory!

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Shopping Guides

16 Excellent Dining Chairs For Every Style

Is there a piece of furniture more understated, yet important, as the dining chair? These 16 options provide both function and style. Take a look!

34 Pendants, Lamps + Wall Lights To Set The Mood

Create the perfect ambience in your home with this round-up of wall lights, pendants, table and floor lamps!

18 Great Armchairs To Put On Your Wishlist

A statement armchair is the finishing touch every living room or bedroom needs, for extra seating, comfort, and style! Here are 18 of our favourites.

Why Every Home Needs A Rug + 28 Of Our Favourites To Shop!

Find out how to inject colour, texture, and warmth into your room with this round-up of our favourite rugs.

Start From The Ground Up With These 5 Great Flooring Options

Explore the new flooring options that have just been added to our Design Directory and find out which one works best in your home.

14 Great Shelving Units We Have On Our Wishlist

Never underestimate the power of a beautifully styled shelf. Find some of the best shelving units from our Design Directory here.

20 Modular Sofas That Are Perfect For Any Space

With the flexibility to adapt to any space, it's no surprise modular sofas are a popular choice. Discover 20 of our favourites.

8 Unexpected + Timeless Colour Combos To Try At Home

We've rounded up eight tried and tested colour combinations — some are timeless, some are unexpected, all are guaranteed to please.

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