A guide to redesigning your living space


Modern and contemporary furnishings and artwork in a family home.

Wanting to change things up in your living space? Perhaps your children have flown the nest and it’s time to reinvigorate your lounge room or you’re simply after a change as winter comes to an end. 

Modern decorating for traditional homes

 Traditional homes offer uncompromised character when the architectural features are highlighted and the décor is complimentary. But if you feel like your interior is looking dated, it may be time to refresh your home by incorporating a few modern elements.

Decluttering and keeping it organised

A lifetime of clutter can be overwhelming. As our homes get smaller and our lives become even more busier, clutter can creep in without you noticing.

Read are our guide to help you declutter your interior and keep it organised.

Make your small space feel bigger with these tips

Living room with white sofa, floor to ceiling windows and a fireplace

While you may have chosen to live in a smaller apartment or townhouse, creating the feeling of space is still high on the priority list for many.

Thankfully, you don’t need to knock down walls or think of creative ways to extend the footprint to make your pad feel spacious. Implement some of these tips and your focus will be less on your home’s petite proportions and more on its style.

Lagom: the new Scandi style you need to know

 

Definition of the word Lagom

You may have just got your head around hygee, but there’s a new Scandinavian design style on everyone’s radar. Melbournians fell in love with the Scandi design style and more recently the concept, hygee (a Danish term meaning ‘cosiness’). But, now it appears the Swedish philosophy lagom, meaning ‘just the right amount’, is set to dominate the interior design space.

Designing to maximise space

Desk under stairs

Regardless of your home’s size, we all crave a little extra space to make our interiors function better and feel more open and welcoming. As such, creating the feeling of spaciousness is one of the most common problems people face when decorating their home.

Your guide to designing a warm minimalist home

Black and white minimalist house

Overtime, our homes can end up overwhelming us. Where once an interior was restful and welcoming, it can become suffocating thanks to a build-up of clutter and stuff you feel you can never part with. Our homes are filled with little treasures of memories and everyday objects we’ve acquired over time. From Tupperware and kitchen gadgets to photos and kid’s toys, the stuff in our interiors greatly dictate how we live and can have a habit of taking over.

Creating a healthier home with a domestic detox

Open concept living, dinning and Kitchen interior with floor to ceiling glass sliding door

A new year is a great time to do a clean-up around the home beyond the wardrobe.

We spend a lot of time inside our home. We also invest a lot of money in our property from buying/renting and maintenance to filling it with furniture and making it feel like welcoming. Investing some money and time into making your home a healthy environment for you, your partner, children, grandchildren and friends is worthwhile.

Here are 9 easy ways you can make your home a healthier space.

Top 10 Interior Styles and How to Get Them

Scandinavian apartment living room interior with greyish green walls, black carpet, wooden armchairs, grey sofa, oval mirror and a round white light

Thinking about redecorating your home and looking for interior design inspiration? Understanding your own personal design style is a great starting point. Knowing which decorating style you’re drawn to will give you a foundation from which you can blend different elements together to make it your own.

Design Apps to download when renovating

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Whether you’re undertaking a major renovation or simply redecorating a few rooms, these 6 design apps are bound to make your job a whole lot easier. Don’t fret, you don’t have to be tech savvy or a Gen Y to use these apps either!

Keep your home organised with our decluttering tips

There are better ways to spend your precious spare time than in a home of chaos. Clear out the clutter and get your home looking magazine worthy with our quick and easy tips.