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Interior Inspiration
How To Style An Eclectic + Elevated Beach Shack

Interior designer Edwina Glenn shares her top tips for integrating ‘low-key’ luxury with Aussie beach shack style.

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Get The Look

How A Melbourne Couple Lovingly Updated This 1970s Gem

The Merchant Builders home of interior designer Hannah-Lee Hughes is a true retro gem, complete with treetop views.

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.

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 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.

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 Fitzroy Warehouse Apartment Of Lune Croissanterie Founder, Kate Reid

Kate Reid invites us into her converted warehouse apartment, located in Fitzroy's former MacRobertson Chocolate Factory (which feels appropriate for a pastry chef!).

A Revived 1850s Inner-City Cottage With A Generous Green Roof

This compact inner-city Melbourne cottage is having a big impact thanks to an efficient renovation and green roof by Nest Architects.
Interior Inspiration
How To Bring A Touch of The Mediterranean To Your Backyard This Summer

We reveal how to make your outdoor area feel like a holiday destination, recreating a relaxing ‘minimal Mediterranean’ look

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Expert Advice
Discover trending styles and learn from experts about how to re-create their favourite looks at home!
Inspired by YSG: How To Achieve Global Eclectic Style →
Why Organic, Imperfect Curves Are What Your Interior Needs →
How To Perfect A Warm, Wabi-Sabi Style Interior →
How To Create A Sense Of 'Eclectic Luxury' At Home →
How To Create A Cosy Living Room With Rich, Hot Chocolate Hues →
Simone Haag On Elevating A Mid-Century Space With Layers Of Texture →
How To Create An Artful, Modern Moroccan-Inspired Space →
How To Create A Playful Space That's Rich In Colour + Texture →

Interior Inspiration

How To Use Layering + Contrast To Create An Unexpected, Chic Space

Studio Doherty director Mardi Doherty shares her top five tips for recreating their signature style at home.

How To Design A Warm + Down-To-Earth Kitchen

Brave New Eco founder Megan Norgate shares her top tips for creating a space that seamlessly brings together colour, pattern and texture.

Why Organic, Imperfect Curves Are What Your Interior Needs

Interior designer Lauren Li breaks down her favourite trends from Milan Design Week.

How To Design A Bathroom With A Warm Rosy Palette

Blushing pinks, deep reds and terracottas are the perfect tonal palette for a bathroom with a flattering warm glow. Get the look here!

How To Create An Artful, Modern Moroccan-Inspired Space

Inspired by the artful spaces inside Rosemary Riad, interior stylist Jono Fleming shares how to re-create this look at home.

Pops Of Red Are Having A Moment, Here's How To Make It Work!

See how 'pops' of red can instantly freshen-up and elevate your space with our top picks from The Directory.

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!

Simone Haag On Elevating A Mid-Century Space With Layers Of Texture

Interior decorator Simone Haag shares the styling secrets behind her latest project — a mid-century home designed by leading architect Pietro Belluschi.

Why Every Room Needs Cool Metals + How To Get The Look

Cool metals are back in vogue, this time with an understated edge. Here's how to nail the look.

Dulux Reveals The Trending Colours Of 2025

The must-have paint colours for 2025 have been revealed! Plus, we share how to get the looks at home.

How To Perfect A Warm, Wabi-Sabi Style Interior

Interior designer Kim Kneipp shows us how to create warm and inviting interiors where everything has a place yet nothing is too 'perfect'.

How To Create A Sense Of 'Eclectic Luxury' At Home

Interior designer Brahman Perera shares his top tips for designing an interior that's beautifully polished, but not overly curated.
Inspiration
Your Ultimate Guide To Outdoor Furniture For This Summer

We’ve rounded up our favourite outdoor dining chairs, tables, armchairs, sun loungers, sofas, side tables and accessories, to help make every type of outdoor area look its best for the 2024/2025 summer season!

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Shopping Guides

The Ultimate Guide To Tiles, Tapware + Bathroom Fixtures For Every Style!

Five of our favourite bathroom styles and how to get the look with products from our Design Directory

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!

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.

20 Of The Best Table Lamps To Light Up Your Life

Shop our favourite table lamps from the Design Directory that will help you set the mood when the sun goes down.

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