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How to turn your outdoor area into a retreat

It’s that time of year! If you’re itching to fire up the barbie and get into your great outdoors, you’re not alone. But before you send out the invitations, ensure your space reflects the resort-style retreat you’re dreaming about.

Shades of spring

Now may be the time to start planning a seasonal refresh of your home, but forget a spring clean. The best way to bring in the warmer months is with a palette reflective of the season – and there’s no need to pick up a paintbrush. Here are our top-four colour – and styling – picks to take you into Spring 2020, and beyond.

How to get the designer look without the price tag

How do you strike that balance between function and aesthetics when you move away from your inspiration boards and into the real world? Here are our top tips to achieve a designer home without actually engaging a designer.

Small project, big impact

With time suddenly on your side, why not rejuvenate your home? Not a full-blown makeover, but an achievable, time and budget-friendly project that adds immediate pizazz.

Cosy up: how to make your home warm and snug

If you’re inspired by the cooler temps to create a warm and cosy vibe, these tips will help deliver a home oozing warmth while also keeping it contemporary and on-trend.

Prepare your home for autumn

While cooler temps may feel a little way off, the end of summer is nigh. So now is the time to start styling your home for the change of season. Here are our top tips for ushering in autumn and creating a warm and cosy atmosphere.

Easy eco-friendly home decor tips

Keen to revitalise your home, but can’t bear the thought of adding to landfill? Your carbon footprint may not be as big as you suspect – if you keep these eco-friendly decorating tips in mind.

Get the look for 2020

If 2020 is going to be the year you refresh your abode – or rooms within it, take note of these must-have looks for the year ahead. Alternatively, incorporate one or two trends for a modern take that brings your home into the present.

Add colour without picking up a paintbrush

Keen to add some colour to your abode, but can’t face the prospect of picking up a brush and roller? Or perhaps you’re a tenant and not allowed to change the colour scheme. The good news is the personality of each of your rooms needn’t reflect the neutrality of their shell.

How to style your holiday home

Whether your holiday home is an investment or for your enjoyment only, styling it will have a massive impact on its success – and how much you or your guests will want to lock in that annual vacation at your place. So how do you ensure your holiday home becomes a special place for each and every inhabitant?

How to decorate your outdoor space

With warmer weather once again beckoning, now’s the time to style your outdoor space for Summer 2020.

How to style your apartment

Space may be at a premium, but apartment living needn’t be ‘tight’. Here we share our top tips for a stylish – and spacious – apartment.

Easy ways to update your kitchen

Desperate for a new kitchen, but can’t bear to wait the five years it’ll take to find the budget? The good news is bringing your kitchen into the 21st Century needn’t break the bank. Here, we share five easy – and budget-friendly – ways to rejuvenate your tired kitchen and inspire a new culinary direction.

Design tips for any revamp

Whether you’re on the verge of a full-blown renovation or simply need to revive a tired space, taking the time to strategise your interior design process will put you on track for a big impact from the outset. Here are our top five interior design tips.

Invest in yourself

So you have a blank canvas. You’re moving into a new home and you have no furniture to your name – or this dwelling at least. This is your opportunity to make your mark and develop your interior styling with your furniture. Hold off on buying in bulk and invest in quality key pieces that are timeless and you can add to over time. Here are some furniture items worth investing in.

Warm up for winter

Summer may still be with us, but on paper at least a cool change is imminent. Now’s the time to prepare your home for the colder months ahead to ensure you stay warm – and on trend.

Harmonise your home

Ever wondered why you feel so uneasy when you step into a particular room? Perhaps it’s the clutter in front of the wardrobe. The broken lampshade. Or the juxtaposing-but-not-so-complementary artwork in the living room. Fixing it could be as simple as some minor design tweaks.

Sweet dreams

Is your new year goal to get more rest? Are you tired of taking forever to wind down once you hit the sack? Make your sleep ritual an easy one with calming sleeping quarters that should guarantee a restful (and full) night sleep.

Deck your halls

We may be on the countdown to Christmas, but it’s not too late to update your home with the festive season in mind. Step away from the frenzy and enter a haven of calm as you plan to make the imminent influx of guests a more enjoyable experience for all.

Your 2019 interior forecast

As the design trends and quirks of 2018 draw to a close, it's time to fast forward and predict the hottest looks for the year ahead. Here are our top 10 looks for 2019.

How to make your home look like a million dollars (on a budget)

The luxe look is everywhere, from television renovation shows to lifestyle magazines. Envious? You, too, can create a high-end feel at home. All it takes is vision, a little creativity and a can-do attitude.

Spring is in the air

Believe it or not, spring is in the air. Blossoms are blooming, and it won’t be long until some warmth arrives too. Celebrate the change of season with a fresh new look that is so 2018 and beyond.

Style to sell

If you want to get the maximum price for your home, it could all come down to the styling. In an era of TV renovation shows, selling the ‘dream’ has become the norm – presentation is vital to lure and capture your buyer’s attention. And that could mean dismissing your own personal style. Here are five steps to getting your home sold quicker – and for more.

Dream in colour

Your home needs a lift, and you’ve finally committed to giving it a fresh coat of paint. Sprucing up the walls, doors and ceilings is the perfect project to complement a new seasonal look, adding to your home’s resale value, or simply to lift your own spirits. A colour scheme is such an important aspect to any styling project so here are our tips on integrating a ‘paint-lift’ when styling your home.

Winter Entertaining

As the nights close in, there’s no better time to gather friends and family for a warming winter get-together. Soft lighting, soothing jazz, the aroma of festive spices emanating from mulled wine, and of course, if there’s one on offer, a roaring fire the centrepiece.

Four Tips for that Perfect Lounge

When the time comes to invest in a new lounge suite, it’s a wonderful opportunity to restyle your living area – completely change the feel of one of your most used and versatile household spaces. Yet with so many elements to be taken into consideration, it’s not a light decision. To make it a little easier, here’s a step-by-step formula for selecting the best sofa for your home.

Winter interior styling tips for your home

The days are suddenly shorter, the mornings a little crisper. Winter may be beckoning, but that’s no reason to shut the blinds and dim the lights – just yet. To prep your home for the impending chill, try our top tips.

Effortless Easter

Easter is just around the corner. Already. To help you get your head around the next big event on the social calendar, we’ve compiled these tips for easy Easter entertaining.

How to give your kids the bedroom of their dreams

If your child is due to graduate to a newly themed bedroom, your options for creating a space beyond their dreams are endless.

Designing The Year Ahead

As the New Year heralds a new look in interiors, let us share the latest looks to keep your abode on trend for 2018.

Christmas hosting made easy

It’s here! The festive season has begun and, with it, the calendar of social engagements that have you humming carols with joy or gasping for breath. If you’re hosting this year, here are our top tips for making it stress-free – and memorable.

Freshen Up Your Home For Summer

With summer – and holidays – just weeks away, there’s no better time to prep the house for long, lazy days and of course, endless summer soirees. Here are our tips for a quick seasonal makeover.

Summer Soirees / Effortless Entertaining

Long days and warm nights have finally arrived, and there’s no better time to pull out the platters and get ready for a season of relaxed summer soirees. To ensure your get-togethers are as impressive as they are stress-free, here are our tips for ‘effortless entertaining’.

How to create the ultimate outdoor haven for your home

Spring is in the air. Windows and doors are opening and, suddenly, we’d rather be outside than in. Then we realise our outdoor ‘haven’ has become a disaster zone over winter. But with minimal effort and budget you can reinvent your backyard paradise for the summer days ahead.

Seasonal detox – spring clean your home

It's that time of year again. As blossoms bloom and days lengthen, the inevitable spring clean looms. But don't make it a burden – embrace the process and reap the benefits of a fresh and energised home. Here are our tips on keeping the seasonal detox realistic and rewarding.

Hacks to keep your home stylish in winter

If you’ve eluded hibernation thus far this winter, the good news is we’re almost halfway to spring. But with the best part of two months to go, perhaps your home is craving a winter warm-up.

Make the most of EOFY sales

The end of financial year is upon us, and with it, the best sales of the year. Forget discounts of 10 per cent – excess stock needs to go, and there’s only one winner with savings as high as 70 per cent. So whether you’re after an entire upgrade or a fresh new look, now’s the time to hit the sales.

Decorate it yourself – DIY projects to transform your home

Not only can a little creativity give your home that ‘wow factor’, pulling off a DIY project gives you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Less than a day is all it takes, and budget is up to you.

Design your interior for less

Maximising the results and minimising your spend can feel next to impossible when it comes to styling your home. Even a modest makeover can’t escape that inevitable ‘budget’ discussion. But don’t sweep aside your dream interior just yet – here are our tips for styling your home for less.

Styling a small space

Size needn't diminish the style of your home. In fact, a compact space can be as inspiring and on-trend as the latest magazine covers. Here are our tips for styling your small space.

Autumn Trends

With the emergence of Autumn comes the prospect of styling a cosy retreat – or a room at least – with warmer tones, delicate features and welcoming fixtures. But even as the days shorten and temperatures drop, in Autumn 2017 a hint of cool is the new warm.