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Interiors

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Interiors

20 Of The Best Sculptural Table Lamps To Suit Any Style!

Level up your interior spaces with one (or more) of these sculptural table lamps. Our columnist Lauren Li shows us how!
Lauren Li

Design Eye

How to Create Fun + Playful Interiors, With Studio Joy’s Kristel Marshall

The Melbourne designer shares how to balance minimalism and maximalism with playful colours and bold furniture – in a way that won't date!...
Christina Karras

How I Host

8 Simple Tips On How To Set-Up + Host An Airbnb

We’ve compiled the basics to start your hosting journey, along with excellent advice from award-winning local hosts!

Interiors

How To Embrace Colour + Pattern With Mexican Maximalist-Inspired Style

Interior designer Lauren Li demonstrates how to capture this distinctive holiday vibe in your own home!
Lauren Li

Sustainable Homes

Architects Team Up To Ditch Gas In Australian Homes

Leading Australian architects are pushing for all-electric homes. Here's everything you need to know to ditch gas for good.

Interiors

The New Minimalism is Warm Minimalism - And We're On Board!

Minimalism makes a comeback with this warm, textured new look. Interior designer Lauren Li takes us through how to get the look.
Lauren Li

Interiors

Hunker Down This Winter With Modern Cabin Style

Modern cabin style takes everything we love about cosy cabins and ramps it up a notch! Lauren Li shows us how.
Lauren Li

Interiors

Welcome Back Functional Simplicity + Primary Hues With Bauhaus Revival Style

Bauhaus Revival style champions primary hues, simple ornamentation and function over form. Lauren Li shows us how to get the look!
Lauren Li

Building Better

Everything You Need To Know About Working With A Builder

Where do you find a good builder? How long will it take them to build my house? How much will it cost? We answer these FAQs more.

Interiors

How To Make Wallpaper Work!

Lauren Li of Sisällä Interior Design shares her tips and tricks for wallpaper that really works - and where to get it!
Lauren Li

Interiors

Getting Your 'Grandmillennial' On!

It's a little bit grandma, but with a contemporary twist....'grandmillennial' style brings the comfort and nostalgia we're all craving, and
Lauren Li

Interiors

11 Mirrors That Are Having A Moment!

Lauren Li's edit of her favourite mirrors out there right now, to take your space to the next level!
Lauren Li

Interiors

Everything You Need To Know About Working With An Architect

Four of Australia's best architects answer your frequently asked questions, from what an architect does, to how much they cost!

Interiors

Check-Mate! How To Bring On-Trend Stripes + Checks Into Your Home

Lauren Li shows us how to incorporate on-trend stripes and checks into any interior PLUS the best patterned pieces on the market right now!
Lauren Li

Interiors

Everything You Need To Know About Working With An Interior Designer

What does an interior designer do, and how much does a residential project cost? Here's everything you need to know, with info from leading

Interiors

17 Affordable Lights That Will Give Your Space A Glow-Up

Lauren Li shares a plethora of low-cost lighting options (we're talking under $500 each!), and shares her top tips on how to make a big impa...
Lauren Li

Interiors

What Is An ‘LA Retro Eclectic’ Interior, And How Do I Get It?

Textural surfaces + chunky furniture + primary colours = the hottest new interiors trend. Lauren Li breaks down this distinct look for us!
Lauren Li

Interiors

How To Nail The Bathroom Basics, According To Reece

A crash course in very excellent bathroom design, courtesy of bathrooms + kitchens merchandising leader at Reece Bathrooms, Daniella Santill...

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