The best ways to update an old fireplace

Feeling the winter chill? Your windows might be to blame

Linda Moon|Aug 5, 2021
As much as 40 per cent of a home's heating energy can be lost through windows, so here are some inexpensive ways to stop that heat escaping.
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Feeling the winter chill? Your windows might be to blame

How organising our homes in lockdown helps us cope

Megan Blandford|Aug 3, 2021
More than one-third of us have organised our homes during lockdown in order to manage our mental health, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Here’s how it helps – and how to do it yourself.
How organising our homes in lockdown helps us cope

Rest assured: The enduring appeal of a little shack in Tasmania

Pauline Morrissey|Jul 31, 2021
Though the isolation of the cabin proved to be a hurdle during the renovation process, it’s this same sense of seclusion that led to its success as an Airbnb listing, with travellers from far and wide eagerly checking in.
Rest assured: The enduring appeal of a little shack in Tasmania

From haute couture to homewares: Fashion designer Toni Maticevski releases range of stylish cushions

Jane Rocca|Jul 30, 2021
The well-known designer is best known for his collections that woo Paris, New York Fashion Week and the world over. But it took a pandemic for the couturier to dive into a stash of leftover fabrics and create a range of bespoke cushions.
From haute couture to homewares: Fashion designer Toni Maticevski releases range of stylish cushions

'I’m totally obsessed': Why we can't get enough of ceramics

Elizabeth Clarke|Jul 29, 2021
It’s no surprise the age-old art of pottery is enjoying a resurgence. Over the past 18 months of lockdowns, many have been inspired to improve and embellish their homes, and with that has come a renewed obsession with natural materials and craft skills. 
'I’m totally obsessed': Why we can't get enough of ceramics

Forever furniture: The statement pieces renters should invest in

Jackie Brygel|Jul 27, 2021
While it might be tempting to hit the discount stores to furnish your rental home, opting for timeless pieces that are well-made will save you time, effort and cash in the long run.
Forever furniture: The statement pieces renters should invest in

Going green: The interior trend that is good for your health

Elizabeth Clarke|Jul 26, 2021
Taking its lead from nature, biophilic interior design creates a sensory connection with the outdoors, drawing from nature in all its guises, from natural light and raw materials to floral prints and earthy textures. 
Going green: The interior trend that is good for your health

The housemates that made a 1970s-style rental their 'modern family' home

Lucy Feagins|Jul 24, 2021
According to her housemates, Tilly Barber has a “borderline obsession” with scanning the property market, which worked out well when she found the perfect property in North Warrandyte.
The housemates that made a 1970s-style rental their 'modern family' home

How to clean your whole house properly

Vivienne Peason|Jul 23, 2021
Has the latest lockdown got you inspired to tackle some neglected jobs around the house? Why not get that new-home feeling by tackling a whole-house clean.
How to clean your whole house properly

'We love anything bold': From tiny townhouse to colourful family retreat

Elizabeth Clarke|Jul 21, 2021
When Liz Ride, associate designer at Studio Tate, learned she was expecting a second child, she and her husband knew their Clifton Hill townhouse would need work.
'We love anything bold': From tiny townhouse to colourful family retreat
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