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Using natural light to improve the ambience of your home

Natural lighting can actually create the impression of more space in your home. Used correctly in the architectural design of your build or renovation, natural light helps in the perception of the size of a room and enhances the palate of colours you have chosen for you...

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Give your home a contemporary coastal feel this spring

One of the most popular and enduring styles of home decor is the coastal look, and with the Australian obsession with the beach it is not hard to see why we are so in love with this style. Putting the coastal decor spin into your home can be as simple as dressing up you...

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Ten ways to improve and update your garden this spring.

Days are becoming longer, temperatures are rising and nature is showing new signs of life. It is spring, and many are looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors and shake off the lazy winter days. Fortunately, we don’t have to look far for inspiration. More than four ou...

Renovating your home on a budget

So the time has come to rip up the old carpet and refresh your tired-looking kitchen. Only one problem: you have a limited budget, and that bathroom of your dreams sits just outside of it. Did you know that last year, Australians spent billions of dollars on home renova...

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What you need to know about growing your own edible garden

Sustainable living is all the rage these days, and for good reason; with the ever-increasing pressures modern living is putting on the environment, there is a growing need for everyone to contribute to a greener society. In support of this sustainable lifestyle, horticu...

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What is a terrarium and why do I need one?

Most people appreciate the serenity and beauty of a garden or a beautiful plant or flower, but there is another way to display plants in a beautiful and stylish way: a glass terrarium. These are usually enclosed glass containers in which plants can live, in some cases w...

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Bare-bulb lighting and the Return of Edison Lightbulbs.

There are so many different light fixtures out there, from the beautiful to the garish, and it can be a daunting prospect to try and find one that fits your space and your taste. Now, in this modern era, simplicity is making a big comeback in interior design. With this ...

A beginner's guide to spring cleaning

For many people, spring cleaning can be a daunting prospect as it usually means deep, thorough, and time consuming work getting your home spick and span. The payoff, however, is well worth the effort, and your house will be a much cleaner and healthier place to live onc...

Does zone living beat open plan living?

Open plan living aims to create a social, easy going feel in the home by maximising the total space with considered house floor plans. Key to the open plan strategy is the idea of multi-functional spaces. An open plan living room might also function as a dining room ...

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How Collecting Rainwater Can Save You Money

Australia is a comparatively dry, arid country, with the possibility of drought never far away. It's also a large country with a widespread population. Servicing that entire population with running water is an expensive process, and can place pressure on our water reser...