Inside Out

This year, the big news in bathrooms is smart technology, colour, and the concept of sanctuary. It’s all the woo-woo, good-vibes stuff that we really leaned into – calming colour palettes with pastel basins and baths, delicious earthy tiles, luscious

Melbourne’s leading upholstery and design firm has just unveiled a Japandi concept for its Caulfield South showroom. Featuring the work of architectural stylist Karin Bochnik (pictured), the new Zenn Design space is a calming sea of organic and natur

1 Yarra wool rug in Ocean, from $749, The Rug Collection. 2 Triada hand-blown glass bowl in Green, $330, James Said. 3 Verpan ‘Pantop’ pendant light by Verner Panton, $229, Finnish Design Shop. 4 Novelle armchair in Savona Sea Green, Turquoise and Bl

1 French flax-linen sheet set in Hazelnut, $390 for queen, Bed Threads. 2 Mosey Me seersucker flat sheet in Mango, $165 for queen, The Iconic. 3 Luxury velvet quilt cover in Clove, $299 for queen, Aura Home. 4 Marimekko ‘Unikko’ duvet cover, $230 for

To many, merino wool seems oh-so-Australian, but it’s taken the creativity and nous of a New York marketing specialist to create world-first superfine merino sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers. Canadian-born Indi McCullough says the idea for luxe m

The owners of this gorgeous home acquired it when the property was in a far-less-sorted state. Issues they tackled included fake-brick cladding, doors glued shut and a murky pond in the backyard. Together with architect David Noorfhoff, the owners ha

GlobeWest has just released a staggering eight collections, including 250 new products. On-trend walnut finishes (above) are a highlight. We love the Easton Button lamp, $220, and Sidney Peak three-seater sofa, from $5465. GLOBEWEST.COM.AU Keep your

Who lives here Erin and Julian, who work in sports media and TV production, with their daughters — Mackinley (below), two, and Murphy, nearly one — and pet dogs: Nala, a groodle, and Maple, a mini retriever. Style of home A 1950s weatherboard house w

Who lives here Lauren Forrester, an interior designer, and her husband, Ben, a banker, with their daughters: Sibilla, three, and Clementine, two; plus miniature dachshund Alfie. Style of home An extensively renovated Federation-era cottage. Location

Who lives here A professional couple with their two children. Style of home Newly built two-storey, five-bedroom home with a patterned-brick facade. Location South-east Melbourne, traditional land of the Boonwurrung people of the Kulin nation. Design

Powder rooms are unique spaces. Unlike other, more function-focused, bathrooms, guest loos can be wonderfully indulgent. Case in point is this stunning bathroom by Sydney’s Naz Design in collaboration with Nadine K Design and Scopeview Projects. They

1 Flauto basin, $1400, Greg Natale. 2 Arabescato Vagli circle ceramic basin, $299, Buildmat. 3 Onda basin, $1400, Greg Natale. 4 The Water Monopoly ‘Rockwell’ wall-hung basin, from $1100 for small, The English Tapware Company. 5 Timberline ‘Allure’ r

1Hipwell Haus, Tim Neve For interior stylist Tim Neve, embarking on the ambitious renovation of a 100-year-old Art Deco warehouse meant having the freedom to push some creative limits. “I always say that strong selections can work well in small space

1 Arcs round mirror in Red, $905, Hay. 2 Alessi ‘Sottsass’ medium jar in Pink, $110, David Jones. 3 Maxim large stripe storage box in Red Sand, $150, Hay. 4 Wave bath mat in Tan, $92, Bonnie & Neil. 5 Mono bath towel in Poppy Red, $90, Hay. 6 Adventu

While bathrooms may have had a glamorous update recently (think marble, bespoke vanities and superluxe tapware), it’s important not to forget that they are also functional spaces – where we clean ourselves, do our make-up and, occasionally, relax. It

When reconfiguring the bathroom of this two-bedroom apartment in Victoria, interior designer Rebecca Jansma extended the previously dim room to include the clients’ must-haves: a generous open shower and soaking tub, with space to spare. A niche was

Elegant mirrors from Parterre set the tone in this stunning courtyard that straddles old and new, the formal and the informal, while being an entertainer’s delight, thanks to walls of seating etched in concrete and terracotta tiles. An existing sands

Landscape designer Adam Robinson describes this captivating courtyard in Sydney’s east as “the warm face of minimalism”. Packed with striking paradoxes, his recent project is streamlined and elegant, simple and ornate, modern and traditional, all at

From Swiss cheese plants and elkhorn ferns to Venus slipper orchids and ponytail palms, more plants are living inside than ever before. The reason is simple: they seriously beautify your home. In the past, one may have been content with a single Afri

Architect and designer Kitty Lee was tasked with making the most of this Sydney home. The owners had been gifted great views of an adjacent golf course and they went for new picture windows to frame them. Special features then added by Kitty include

The outlook was a large drawcard for the owners of this home, who planned to put down roots here with their two young children. “They were in love with the view of the golf course,” says Kitty Lee, whose company did the architecture and interior desi

The earthy hues of Castlery’s premiere dinnerware lines bring a simple yet refined touch to the table. Both the Olivia and Eleanor stoneware collections feature delicate glazing and organic edges in warm room with a view colourways. Each piece is Amb

The Barista Pro espresso coffee machine by Breville has a grinder and a frother, plus a ThermoJet heating system to quickly achieve the optimum extraction temperature. Priced at $898 from Harvey Norman; harveynorman.com.au. Hasami porcelain mug in Na

Looking for natural cleaning products that are also hospital-grade? Melbourne business Thankyou recently launched a plant-based range headlined by its Universal Cleaner – specially formulated for use on glass, tile, stone and other household surfaces

Who lived here Anthony Maiolo, director of bespoke residential design studio Luxitecture, and his partner, Cecilia. Style of home A two-storey, four-bedroom California bungalow with a reimagined interior. Location Sydney’s inner west, on land traditi

Palermo French linen bed cover in Olive, $528, L&M Home. Palermo French linen lumbar cushion in Olive, $139, L&M Home. Ceramic bowl wall sconces in Rivergum, $425 each, Robert Gordon. Lucia twist stool, $480 for medium, Chelon. Armadillo ‘Nest Weave’