Baskets bring warmth and texture to a room while turning everyday clutter into something easy to manage. A woven hamper can hold throws, a lidded cane box can…
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Using baskets for stylish storage in every room
Designing a bathroom with a separate shower and tub
A bathroom with a separate shower and tub offers a useful split between quick washing and slower bathing. It suits households with different routines, children…
How to stage a dining table for everyday elegance
An elegant dining table does not need to be reserved for a formal occasion. It can welcome breakfast, homework, a quick cuppa and Friday-night dinner while…
A pop of colour in an otherwise neutral Australian home
A calm palette can make a living room feel restful, but the right shade can turn the same space into a more expressive home. Incorporating a pop of color in an…
Best Paint Colours for a South-Facing Room
A south-facing room can be luminous without receiving the same hard, midday sun as a west-facing space. That makes it unusually rewarding to paint: colours can…
How to Decorate with Mirrors to Make a Room Feel Larger
Mirrors can change the apparent proportions of a room by catching daylight, repeating colour and opening a view beyond a wall. Used well, they make a compact…
Mixing timber species for floors and furniture
Mixing timber gives a home depth and character, especially when a warm floor meets cabinetry, tables and smaller pieces in related shades. The best schemes do…
Designing a Home Bar That Blends with Your Living Room
A home bar should feel like part of the home rather than a nightclub borrowed from a hospitality venue. Its visual language needs to relate to the sofa, rug,…
Kitchen Cabinet Hardware: Knobs or Pulls
Selecting hardware for kitchen cabinets is one of the smallest decisions in a renovation and one of the most frequent. A knob creates a compact, decorative…
How to use wallpaper on a ceiling for a dramatic effect
A ceiling is often the last surface considered in a room, yet it can change its character more than a large furniture purchase. Wallpaper overhead turns an…