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At the heart of the home lies the bustling kitchen, where meals, moments and memories are created. What better way to reflect the vibrancy of a dinner party or games night than by injecting bold and happy colours into the space? The Rural Building Co. Principal Designer Robert Kirkovski said adding colour through your cabinetry […]
Trend-watchers and interior design enthusiasts have been busy predicting the hot new looks for 2021. There are surprises, along with one or two old favourites. We’ve taken a peek at a few of the forecasts and projections and condensed them into nine key themes. Here’s what we think will influence style choices in our homes […]
When your home is a rural hideaway, far away from the hub-bub of the city, there’s even more chance friends and family will want to drop by over the holidays. Maybe stay awhile. Breathe in the fresh country air. Enjoy a morning at the beach, a long walk through the trees. Time to relax. To […]
Want to make your guests feel extra special when they drop round to enjoy your country-style hospitality this summer? Maybe it’s a sunny brunch on the deck looking out to the hills, or a casual bite to eat back at yours after a morning with the gang at the beach. A cocktail party by the […]
The days are long gone when ‘indoor greenery’ referred to a sad, thirsty-looking house plant languishing in the corner of the room. Today’s interior foliage is super-stylish and bursting with natural vitality. From giant tropical specimens, to micro-sized succulents, we’re finding places to add a thriving plant or two. Or three, or four. In some […]
Get the look here: Adairs spring stems Adairs Stark pot in black Temple and Webster speckled artefact vase Kmart black industrial stool Connie fabric side chair Freedom floor rug Beacon Lighting pendant light Click here to view more photos of this home.
The last thing you want to do is build a new home only to have your tile choices go out of fashion straight away. If you are currently selecting tiles for your home, you need to know what is currently trending and what will still be on trend for years to come. 2018 will bring […]
Let the Christmas cheer spill out of your home and into your backyard with these festive outdoor decorations. Get the look here. 1. Barlume ornament large LED gold 2. Gold table runner 3. Champagne glitter Magnolia garland 4. Festive napkins 5. LED copper wire lights 6. Iron & glass candle holder with jute handle […]
Get the look here: Freedom iconic large ray Adairs axel cushion Adairs macrame cushion Beacon Lighting weave pendent light Freedom round coffee table Freedom fabric modular Click here to view more photos of this home.