Home Trends & Inspiration
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Inside TV personality Emma Freedman's Paddington terrace home
Jane Rocca|May 8, 2021
It was an impulse decision made just hours before the it went to auction, but five years on, Freedman and her husband have no regrets about their purchase.
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Transforming a 'dark and pokey' 1960s weatherboard cottage into a coastal dream home
Laura Jackel|May 13, 2021
Couple Kate and Marc Henty had almost given up hope of finding their dream home, when in 2013, an unassuming weatherboard cottage came onto the market.
Behind the doors of a church converted into a luxe staycation
Brigid Blackney|May 7, 2021
Once termite-ridden, the church has had a new lease on life as boutique accomodation in the Victorian town of Lexton.
How 'FOMOA' is driving up house prices
Stephen Corby|May 6, 2021
Unlike investing in shares, buying a home involves a high level of emotional involvement that can cause FOMOA – the Fear Of Missing Out Again.
Why an autumn clean should be at the top of your to-do list
Vivienne Pearson|May 5, 2021
Autumn in Australia is an ideal time – perhaps even better than spring – for a change-of-season cleanse. Here's what to tackle.
How the scented candle became a luxe home must-have
Natalie Reilly|May 10, 2021
'Smelly candles' used to be what you bought last minute for the new girlfriend of that relative who RSVP’d late to Christmas Day lunch. Now, they're seen as functional ornaments of beauty and comfort.
Are these next gen toilets smarter than us?
Jessica Dale|May 3, 2021
We've got smartphones, smart fridges and smart doorbells and now even the humble loo is smartening up with a host of features you never knew you needed.
Inside a striking Bondi townhouse where everyday feels like a holiday
Elizabeth Clarke|May 1, 2021
It may be small in size, but this eclectic beachside home packs a punch thanks to its thoughtful design.
The family of five who made a mid-century house their forever home
Lucy Feagins|May 1, 2021
There was no denying it needed a lot of work, but fashion designer Vy Costen knew this house was 'the one'.
The do's and don'ts when visiting an open home
Valerie Khoo|Apr 30, 2021
From snooping through wardrobes to taking toilet breaks, there are plenty of unwritten rules buyers might be breaking when inspecting homes.