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How To Create A Home Full Of Personality, According To An Interior Designer
How To Create A Home Full Of Personality, According To An Interior Designer
Interiors

How To Create A Home Full Of Personality, According To An Interior Designer

Altus Design Studio shares the key strategies to making your home feel unique to you.
6 Helpful Tips For Styling Your Home On A Budget
6 Helpful Tips For Styling Your Home On A Budget
Interiors

6 Helpful Tips For Styling Your Home On A Budget

Three design professionals share their advice on styling and furnishing your home, without breaking the bank!
Trending: Chartreuse’s Unexpected Comeback + How To Make It Work
Trending: Chartreuse’s Unexpected Comeback + How To Make It Work
Interiors

Trending: Chartreuse’s Unexpected Comeback + How To Make It Work

No colour divides a room quite like chartreuse. Yet, when used well, it is elegant and eye-catching. Here's how to make it work.
7 Apartment Styling Mistakes You're Making + How To Avoid Them
7 Apartment Styling Mistakes You're Making + How To Avoid Them
Interiors

7 Apartment Styling Mistakes You're Making + How To Avoid Them

Are you falling for these common mistakes? Interior designer Lauren Li shares her advice on how to make the most of compact apartment spaces.
5 Renter-Friendly DIY Updates To Refresh Your Home
5 Renter-Friendly DIY Updates To Refresh Your Home
Interiors

5 Renter-Friendly DIY Updates To Refresh Your Home

Inspired by the best rentals we've ever featured on TDF, here are some simple updates to elevate your rental.
How To Design A Bathroom With Just The Right Amount Of Character
How To Design A Bathroom With Just The Right Amount Of Character
Interiors

How To Design A Bathroom With Just The Right Amount Of Character

Interior designer Shelby Lenehan shares her top tips and favourite finishes for creating a warm, character-filled bathroom.
4 Styling Tips To Help Refresh Your Bedroom This Summer
4 Styling Tips To Help Refresh Your Bedroom This Summer
How To

4 Styling Tips To Help Refresh Your Bedroom This Summer

New year, new bedroom! Here's how to turn your room into a retreat that's calming, comfortable, and cosy.
How To Nail Coastal-Cool Style At Home
How To Nail Coastal-Cool Style At Home
Interiors

How To Nail Coastal-Cool Style At Home

Architect Victoria Merrett shares the secrets to creating modern, serene spaces perfect for beachside bliss.
How To Banish Boring Beige With Cohesive Pops Of Colour
How To Banish Boring Beige With Cohesive Pops Of Colour
Interiors

How To Banish Boring Beige With Cohesive Pops Of Colour

Is your home feeling a bit beige? Fear not, here are four easy steps to introduce cohesive pops of colour.
How To Style The Ultimate Outdoor Dining Area For Summer
How To Style The Ultimate Outdoor Dining Area For Summer
How To

How To Style The Ultimate Outdoor Dining Area For Summer

Here's how to turn your backyard into a relaxed open-air oasis that feels like an extension of your living room.
How To Choose The Right Ceiling Fan For Your Home
How To Choose The Right Ceiling Fan For Your Home
Interiors

How To Choose The Right Ceiling Fan For Your Home

From picking the right size, material, and placement, here's what you need to consider when buying a ceiling fan.
How To Embrace Bold NYC Style With A Relaxed Aussie Touch
How To Embrace Bold NYC Style With A Relaxed Aussie Touch
Interiors

How To Embrace Bold NYC Style With A Relaxed Aussie Touch

Interior decorator Alyssa Owens' tips on how to create a home that's as bold as it is liveable, with pieces from our Design Directory.
How To Make An Industrial-Style Space Feel Like Home
How To Make An Industrial-Style Space Feel Like Home
Interiors

How To Make An Industrial-Style Space Feel Like Home

Interior designer Lauren Li shows us how to make a loft-like space lovely and liveable.
How To Create A Gender-Neutral Kid's Room Packed With Personality
How To Create A Gender-Neutral Kid's Room Packed With Personality
Interiors

How To Create A Gender-Neutral Kid's Room Packed With Personality

We've rounded up everything you need to create an energetic yet grounded kids' room with top picks from our Design Directory.
How To Style A Home With Creativity + Character
How To Style A Home With Creativity + Character
Interiors

How To Style A Home With Creativity + Character

Sydney practice Studio Pulp shares how they use layering to create contemporary spaces, full of tonal colour and texture.
Our Guide To Styling A Calming, Blue-Toned Bedroom
Our Guide To Styling A Calming, Blue-Toned Bedroom
Interiors

Our Guide To Styling A Calming, Blue-Toned Bedroom

Why blue is the perfect hue to create a serene bedroom that will lull you to sleep!
Modern Country-Inspired Bathrooms Are Trending — Here’s How To Get The Look
Modern Country-Inspired Bathrooms Are Trending — Here’s How To Get The Look
Interiors

Modern Country-Inspired Bathrooms Are Trending — Here’s How To Get The Look

A dreamy new take on the traditional country-style bathroom has emerged — and we're big fans!
How To Nail The Impossibly Chic, Modern British Interior Style
How To Nail The Impossibly Chic, Modern British Interior Style
Interiors

How To Nail The Impossibly Chic, Modern British Interior Style

Vibrant, whimsical, and lived-in with a few glamorous touches — discover how to capture the effortlessly elegant English interior look.
How To Embrace A Soft Modern Interior Style
How To Embrace A Soft Modern Interior Style
Interiors

How To Embrace A Soft Modern Interior Style

Architect Rosanna Ceravolo of Studio Ceravolo shares her top tips and furniture picks for curating a home with sophisticated, subtle flair.
How To Style A Kid's Room That Will Take Them From Baby To Tween
How To Style A Kid's Room That Will Take Them From Baby To Tween
Interiors

How To Style A Kid's Room That Will Take Them From Baby To Tween

Discover the best furniture, lighting and storage options to take your kid's room from nursery to tween retreat!
How To Create A Sophisticated Living Room With Italian Flair
How To Create A Sophisticated Living Room With Italian Flair
Interiors

How To Create A Sophisticated Living Room With Italian Flair

Interior decorator Alessandra Smith shares the secrets to Italy's effortlessly elegant interior style.
Set The Mood With Luxurious Colour Drenching, Here's How
Set The Mood With Luxurious Colour Drenching, Here's How
Interiors

Set The Mood With Luxurious Colour Drenching, Here's How

Interior designer Ruby Shields shares her top tips for saturating your home in decadent hues!
Mid-Century Modern Meets Sun-Drenched Ease With California Ranch Style
Mid-Century Modern Meets Sun-Drenched Ease With California Ranch Style
Interiors

Mid-Century Modern Meets Sun-Drenched Ease With California Ranch Style

Discover how to get this modern, laid-back look at home.
How To Embrace Retro Sophistication With Soft '70s Style
How To Embrace Retro Sophistication With Soft '70s Style
Interiors

How To Embrace Retro Sophistication With Soft '70s Style

Architects Jessie Fowler and Tara Ward, of Fowler and Ward, share their top tips for re-creating this tactile and fun style at home.
Green Bathrooms Are Trending, Here’s How To Get The Look
Green Bathrooms Are Trending, Here’s How To Get The Look
Interiors

Green Bathrooms Are Trending, Here’s How To Get The Look

Browse our top picks in tiles, lighting, stone, fixtures and fittings for a serene, colour-drenched bathroom.
How To Get Mid-Century Style With A Modern Australian Twist
How To Get Mid-Century Style With A Modern Australian Twist
Interiors

How To Get Mid-Century Style With A Modern Australian Twist

Mid-century homes are some of our favourite. See how to get the look with a modern twist!
Everything You Need To Know About Creating A Banquette Seat
Everything You Need To Know About Creating A Banquette Seat
Interiors

Everything You Need To Know About Creating A Banquette Seat

Interior designer Jono Fleming shares his expert advice on banquette seating, and how to get the look at home.
How To Inject Unexpected Colour Into A Heritage Home
How To Inject Unexpected Colour Into A Heritage Home
Interiors

How To Inject Unexpected Colour Into A Heritage Home

Melbourne-based architect Lisa Breeze has a knack for transforming heritage homes with colour and pattern, here's how she does it.
How To Refresh Your Bedroom With An Elegant ‘Less Is More’ Approach
How To Refresh Your Bedroom With An Elegant ‘Less Is More’ Approach
Interiors

How To Refresh Your Bedroom With An Elegant ‘Less Is More’ Approach

Transform your bedroom into a peaceful sanctuary with 'back to basics' styling.
How To Style A Renovated Heritage Home, With Page Stewart
How To Style A Renovated Heritage Home, With Page Stewart
Design Eye

How To Style A Renovated Heritage Home, With Page Stewart

Design firm Page Stewart shares how they refreshed this Edwardian family home and their advice for balancing old and new spaces.
How To Use Layering + Contrast To Create An Unexpected, Chic Space
How To Use Layering + Contrast To Create An Unexpected, Chic Space
Interiors

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 Bring A Touch of The Mediterranean To Your Backyard This Summer
How To Bring A Touch of The Mediterranean To Your Backyard This Summer
Interiors

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, thanks to 'minimal Mediterranean' styling!
How To Design A Warm + Down-To-Earth Kitchen
How To Design A Warm + Down-To-Earth Kitchen
Interiors

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.
Before + After: A Melbourne Share House Turned Dreamy ‘Grown-Up’ Home
Before + After: A Melbourne Share House Turned Dreamy ‘Grown-Up’ Home
Interiors

Before + After: A Melbourne Share House Turned Dreamy ‘Grown-Up’ Home

Melbourne creative consultant Sally Tabart shares how she refreshed her Thornbury home — without making a single structural change.
Before + After: Styling A Kid’s Bedroom That Will Stand The Test Of Time
Before + After: Styling A Kid’s Bedroom That Will Stand The Test Of Time
How To

Before + After: Styling A Kid’s Bedroom That Will Stand The Test Of Time

Here's our guide to creating the perfect kid's bedroom, complete with clever furniture from Koala.
How To Recreate ELLISON STUDIOS.’ Warm + Nostalgic Apartment Style At Home
How To Recreate ELLISON STUDIOS.’ Warm + Nostalgic Apartment Style At Home
Interiors

How To Recreate ELLISON STUDIOS.’ Warm + Nostalgic Apartment Style At Home

ELLISON STUDIOS.' new concept space in Sydney is a masterclass in how to make large, open spaces feel cosy and inviting.
How To Design A Bathroom With A Warm Rosy Palette
How To Design A Bathroom With A Warm Rosy Palette
Interiors

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 Style A Living Room With Warm, Golden Tones
How To Style A Living Room With Warm, Golden Tones
Interiors

How To Style A Living Room With Warm, Golden Tones

Just in time for spring, we show you how to style a living room oozing with warm golden tones!
6 Easy Ways To Inject Colour + Texture In A Coastal Bedroom
6 Easy Ways To Inject Colour + Texture In A Coastal Bedroom
How To

6 Easy Ways To Inject Colour + Texture In A Coastal Bedroom

There's a missed opportunity in coastal homes to embrace bold, bright colours. Here we show you how its done.
Why Every Room Needs Cool Metals + How To Get The Look
Why Every Room Needs Cool Metals + How To Get The Look
Interiors

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

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.
5 Simple Ways To Transform A Couple’s Pad Into A Stylish Family Home
5 Simple Ways To Transform A Couple’s Pad Into A Stylish Family Home
How To

5 Simple Ways To Transform A Couple’s Pad Into A Stylish Family Home

We share our top tips for making your space family-friendly without compromising on style — or completely replacing your favourite furniture and homewares.
How To Create A Cosy Living Room With Rich, Hot Chocolate Hues
How To Create A Cosy Living Room With Rich, Hot Chocolate Hues
Interiors

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

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

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 An Artful, Modern Moroccan-Inspired Space
How To Create An Artful, Modern Moroccan-Inspired Space
Interiors

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.
Why Organic, Imperfect Curves Are What Your Interior Needs
Why Organic, Imperfect Curves Are What Your Interior Needs
Interiors

Why Organic, Imperfect Curves Are What Your Interior Needs

Interior designer Lauren Li breaks down her favourite trends from Milan Design Week.
How To Inject A Mid-Century Mood Into Any Interior
How To Inject A Mid-Century Mood Into Any Interior
Interiors

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

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 Cocooning Autumnal Bedroom Retreat
How To Create A Cocooning Autumnal Bedroom Retreat
Interiors

How To Create A Cocooning Autumnal Bedroom Retreat

Interior decorator Lauren Egan shares her top tips for creating a bedroom you wont want to leave with toasty colours, interesting shapes, plenty of texture.
Achieving A Moody 'London Look' Interior, With Gillianne Griffiths
Achieving A Moody 'London Look' Interior, With Gillianne Griffiths
Design Eye

Achieving A Moody 'London Look' Interior, With Gillianne Griffiths

This Melbourne home has been revamped with London-inspired interiors by Studio Griffiths — find out how to get this sophisticated look.
How To Pick The Perfect White Paint Colour For Your Home
How To Pick The Perfect White Paint Colour For Your Home
Interiors

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.
Renovation Diaries: Inside Art Director Annie Portelli’s Bathroom Transformation
Renovation Diaries: Inside Art Director Annie Portelli’s Bathroom Transformation
Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: Inside Art Director Annie Portelli’s Bathroom Transformation

TDF art director Annie Portelli reveals how her serene bathroom came together, along with a budget breakdown of all the costs!
How To Create A Dreamy, Light + Bright Kitchen In Your Home
How To Create A Dreamy, Light + Bright Kitchen In Your Home
Interiors

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

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.
How To Perfect A Warm, Wabi-Sabi Style Interior
How To Perfect A Warm, Wabi-Sabi Style Interior
Interiors

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'.
Give Your Bedroom A Summer Refresh With These 4 Simple Styling Tips
Give Your Bedroom A Summer Refresh With These 4 Simple Styling Tips
Interiors

Give Your Bedroom A Summer Refresh With These 4 Simple Styling Tips

We’ve pulled together our top tips for giving your bedroom a refreshing summer transformation with a few of our favourite pieces!
How To Embrace Artful, Lived-In Interiors With Modern Scandi Style
How To Embrace Artful, Lived-In Interiors With Modern Scandi Style
Interiors

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

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!
How To Be Besties With Bold Colour
How To Be Besties With Bold Colour
Interiors

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 Get TDF’s Dream Beach House Style At Home
How To Get TDF’s Dream Beach House Style At Home
Interiors

How To Get TDF’s Dream Beach House Style At Home

We've pulled together some style inspiration for our dream beach house. Discover how to get the look here!
Inspired by YSG: How To Achieve Global Eclectic Style
Inspired by YSG: How To Achieve Global Eclectic Style
Interiors

Inspired by YSG: How To Achieve Global Eclectic Style

We dive deep into the distinctive, multi-layered aesthetic of one of Australia’s most celebrated interior designers, Yasmine Ghoniem of YSG.
Get The Look: Recreate The Studio Doherty x Laminex Nest Kitchen At Home
Get The Look: Recreate The Studio Doherty x Laminex Nest Kitchen At Home
Interiors

Get The Look: Recreate The Studio Doherty x Laminex Nest Kitchen At Home

Take inspiration from the Nest kitchen designed by Studio Doherty for Laminex with this exact product breakdown.
Balancing Colour + Sophistication In Kitchen Design, With Studio Doherty + Laminex
Balancing Colour + Sophistication In Kitchen Design, With Studio Doherty + Laminex
Interiors

Balancing Colour + Sophistication In Kitchen Design, With Studio Doherty + Laminex

Recreate the look of the Laminex x Studio Doherty Scoop kitchen with this product and design breakdown!
8 Local Creatives Share Why They Love The Iconic Togo Sofa!
8 Local Creatives Share Why They Love The Iconic Togo Sofa!
Design Eye

8 Local Creatives Share Why They Love The Iconic Togo Sofa!

Ligne Roset's Togo is turning 50! We look back on the famous sofa's appearances in our home tours to hear what makes this design so iconic.
How To Perfect Understated Styling + Why Less Is More, With Karin Bochnik
How To Perfect Understated Styling + Why Less Is More, With Karin Bochnik
Design Eye

How To Perfect Understated Styling + Why Less Is More, With Karin Bochnik

For the latest instalment of our Design Eye series, Karin shares how she nailed the understated yet interesting aesthetic in a sophisticated family home using furniture from DOMO.
How To Elevate Interiors Using Colour + Texture, With McCluskey Studio
How To Elevate Interiors Using Colour + Texture, With McCluskey Studio
Design Eye

How To Elevate Interiors Using Colour + Texture, With McCluskey Studio

Kate McCluskey takes us inside a renovated Victorian enhanced with playful furniture, and how you can get the look too!
Before + After: A Major Transformation Of A Suburban Melbourne 1980s Brick Home (With Plenty Of DIY Inspo!)
Before + After: A Major Transformation Of A Suburban Melbourne 1980s Brick Home (With Plenty Of DIY Inspo!)
Interiors

Before + After: A Major Transformation Of A Suburban Melbourne 1980s Brick Home (With Plenty Of DIY Inspo!)

Be inspired by this huge renovation that’s transformed a 1980s suburban brick house into a stylish modern home.
Creating A Timeless Interior, With Jean-Pierre Biasol
Creating A Timeless Interior, With Jean-Pierre Biasol
Design Eye

Creating A Timeless Interior, With Jean-Pierre Biasol

Melbourne interior designer Jean-Pierre Biasol reveals how interior spaces can outlive trends, thanks to careful furniture selections.
How to Create Fun + Playful Interiors, With Studio Joy’s Kristel Marshall
How to Create Fun + Playful Interiors, With Studio Joy’s Kristel Marshall
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!
Balancing Form + Function In Garden Design, With Peachy Green’s Frances Hale
Balancing Form + Function In Garden Design, With Peachy Green’s Frances Hale
Design Eye

Balancing Form + Function In Garden Design, With Peachy Green’s Frances Hale

Landscape designer Frances Hale of Peachy Green shares how outdoor furniture can turn garden spaces into useable living areas.
How To Turn Home Inspiration Into Reality, With Style Sourcebook
How To Turn Home Inspiration Into Reality, With Style Sourcebook
Interiors

How To Turn Home Inspiration Into Reality, With Style Sourcebook

This free web-based mood board tool is the perfect place to refine your interior design vision. We show you how it's done!
Architect Luke Fry, On Modernising A Heritage Home
Architect Luke Fry, On Modernising A Heritage Home
Design Eye

Architect Luke Fry, On Modernising A Heritage Home

Architect Luke Fry shares his advice on sensitively balancing old and new, when modernising a heritage home!
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Before + After: Kids Playroom To Stylish Study Makeover
One Room Wonders

Before + After: Kids Playroom To Stylish Study Makeover

See how we transformed a kids playroom into a stylish home office (in just one week!) with Surround by Laminex.
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Before + After: Lucy’s Beach Shack Living Room Transformation
Before + After: Lucy’s Beach Shack Living Room Transformation
One Room Wonders

Before + After: Lucy’s Beach Shack Living Room Transformation

See how we gave Lucy's beach shack living room a completely new look (in just one week!) with Surround by Laminex.
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Before + After: An Arty + Eclectic Kids Bedroom Transformation
Before + After: An Arty + Eclectic Kids Bedroom Transformation
One Room Wonders

Before + After: An Arty + Eclectic Kids Bedroom Transformation

See how we transformed a simple space into a fun and colourful kids bedroom (in just one week!) with Surround by Laminex.
How To Embrace Colour + Pattern With Mexican Maximalist-Inspired Style
How To Embrace Colour + Pattern With Mexican Maximalist-Inspired Style
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!
Before + After: A Gorgeous Owner-Designed Renovation Of A 1950s Melbourne Apartment
Before + After: A Gorgeous Owner-Designed Renovation Of A 1950s Melbourne Apartment
Interiors

Before + After: A Gorgeous Owner-Designed Renovation Of A 1950s Melbourne Apartment

How Christopher Cassidy and David James project managed the renovation of their tired and mouldy St Kilda East apartment into an inspired home.