How your home looks and feels can have a huge impact on your overall health and happiness. Try these tips when setting your goals for the new year to kick off 2017 with a positive mindset and a space you’ll love to spend time in.

9 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home (16 photos)
9 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home (16 photos)
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No longer merely functional and hardworking spaces where we wash and go, bathrooms have changed dramatically in recent years. They are increasingly becoming places where we satisfy our senses and spend more time in stylish comfort, girding our clean, fragrant and relaxed selves for the busy lives waiting…

Dip Your Toe in the Water With Bathroom Trends for 2017 (22 photos)
Dip Your Toe in the Water With Bathroom Trends for 2017 (22 photos)
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Whether you’re drawn to crystals for their energy or aesthetics, there’s no doubt they bring a touch of magic to any space. Many claim crystals have healing properties and can cleanse negative energy, with each stone possessing its own unique powers. Introduce some of…

Into the Mystic: Decorating With Crystals and Stones (16 photos)
Into the Mystic: Decorating With Crystals and Stones (16 photos)
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Brass, copper, gold, stainless steel and pearl may not seem like your typical architectural materials, but used in measured doses they can add depth and dimension to a space. As they reflect light, they emit a warm glow, and as they age, they accrue the marks of everyday use. Here’s how these five glistening…

5 Shimmering Materials to Add Tasteful Bling to Your Abode (12 photos)
5 Shimmering Materials to Add Tasteful Bling to Your Abode (12 photos)
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Are you planning on heading to Sydney to experience its spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks show this year? Well, if you don’t live near the city or aren’t too fussed on heading to Sydney Harbour and braving the crowd of a million-plus revellers who are expected to attend the world-famous event,…

What to Do on New Year’s Eve This Year (9 photos)
What to Do on New Year’s Eve This Year (9 photos)
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What a year it’s been for kitchens. We’ve seen some beautiful trends come through, from wood and white combos and double-material benchtops, to textured and 3D tiles and kitchen-living rooms. And who told us about them? You did! Australian Houzzers voted with their clicks by saving…

14 Design Ideas From the Most Popular Kitchen Photos of 2016 (30 photos)
14 Design Ideas From the Most Popular Kitchen Photos of 2016 (30 photos)
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With just a few plants and florist supplies, you can make a long-lasting table garland that’s fresh, simple and the perfect accent to help you ring in the new year. Sammy Go of Bud Botanical Banditry shows us how to create a stunning table centrepiece.

DIY Project: A Fresh, Fragrant Centrepiece for Your Table (13 photos)
DIY Project: A Fresh, Fragrant Centrepiece for Your Table (13 photos)
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The trouble with plants for many people is that they needs lots of light, frequent watering, pruning and fertilising. Enter moss, which is low maintenance and incredibly versatile. One of the most popular uses for moss is in vertical gardens. The trend has been going strong for a while and…

Spotted! Moss Turns Up Inside (10 photos)
Spotted! Moss Turns Up Inside (10 photos)
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Tasmania, our smallest state, is renowned for its dense wilderness, glacier-formed mountains and its native forests, 45 per cent of which are protected in reserves. In June 2016, the Tasmanian government announced the development of a policy that would encourage the use of timber products in construction…

Australia’s Tiniest State of Tasmania Backs a Timber-First Policy (29 photos)
Australia’s Tiniest State of Tasmania Backs a Timber-First Policy (29 photos)
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There have been heaps of great articles on a wide array of topics on Houzz this year, but 10 of them have stood out in terms of their popularity with you all. Some of the recurring themes of the year have been open-plan living, indoor/outdoor living, solutions for small spaces and innovation in kitchen…

Countdown of the 10 Most Popular Houzz Ideabooks of 2016 (10 photos)
Countdown of the 10 Most Popular Houzz Ideabooks of 2016 (10 photos)
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