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Decorating a Narrow Living Room With a Long Floor Plan

A narrow living room with a long floor plan can feel awkward when every item is pushed against the walls. The room may have generous length, yet limited width…

Choosing A Statement Light Fixture For Your Staircase

A staircase is often treated as a passage between rooms, yet it can be one of the most visible architectural features in an Australian home. A well-chosen…

The Pros and Cons of Slipcovered Furniture for Australian Homes

Slipcovered furniture brings a relaxed, adaptable quality to a room. A sofa, armchair or dining seat with a removable fabric cover can look casual and…

Transitional Style: Marrying Traditional and Modern Elements

A transitional home sits comfortably between two design eras. It borrows the proportion, craftsmanship and warmth of traditional interiors, then edits them…

A Coffee Table With Purpose And Personality

A coffee table often becomes the visual centre of a living room, yet it is easy for the surface to collect unrelated objects. Remote controls, unopened post,…

Creating a Serene Home Spa in Your Master Bathroom

A master bathroom can feel like a private retreat rather than a purely practical room. With the right combination of natural materials, soft lighting,…

Small Bathroom Storage Solutions With Sophisticated Style

A small bathroom has very little spare floor area, yet it must accommodate towels, toiletries, cleaning products, toilet paper and the daily routines of…

Color Drenching For Rooms With Cohesion And Depth

Color drenching is the practice of covering walls, skirting boards, architraves, doors, cabinetry and ceiling in one closely matched hue. Rather than treating…

Farmhouse style meets contemporary in a relaxed home

Farmhouse decorating has moved well beyond distressed signs, rooster motifs and rooms filled with reclaimed timber. Its enduring appeal comes from something…

Using area rugs to define zones in a large great room

A large great room can feel generous, bright and wonderfully adaptable, yet its open footprint often creates a decorating problem. Without clear visual…