After thorough analysis, interior designer Catlin Stothers knew the best option for this kitchen renovation was unexpected: almost all-black. But she was nervous about selling the idea to her clients. In fact, she’d even mocked up a grey option among her 3D models as a backup alternative for her presentation….

Stickybeak of the Week: An All-Black Kitchen Reno (10 photos)
Stickybeak of the Week: An All-Black Kitchen Reno (10 photos)
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The bohemian style works well mixed with other trends, and will instantly give your living space a chilled-out vibe. If you’re wondering how to bring the look into your home, here are a few ideas to get you inspired.

10 Ways to Bring a Boho Vibe to Your Living Room (10 photos)
10 Ways to Bring a Boho Vibe to Your Living Room (10 photos)
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Wi-fi used to be considered a nice convenience in the home – now it’s an absolute necessity. The number of connected devices will reach about 50 billion in the next five years, according to Dave Evans, former chief futurist at IT specialists Cisco. In addition…

Wi-Fi 101: How Does it Work Exactly? (5 photos)
Wi-Fi 101: How Does it Work Exactly? (5 photos)
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One of the cutest little flowering plants to pop up in Australian and New Zealand gardens these days is the rain lily, so named for its delightful habit of bursting into bloom en masse after rainfall. It’s also known as the white fairy lily, but whatever moniker you care to use, there’s no doubt that…

Plant Profile: Magical Rain Lilies (4 photos)
Plant Profile: Magical Rain Lilies (4 photos)
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Spas come in all shapes and sizes, but without a little work to blend them into their surrounds they’re rarely pretty. Relaxation doesn’t just come about by submerging yourself in hot water, it’s also about what you can see, hear and smell when you’re in there, so it pays to consider each of these senses….

6 Scene-Setting Solutions for Your Outdoor Spa (11 photos)
6 Scene-Setting Solutions for Your Outdoor Spa (11 photos)
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Have you heard about the latest new thriller everyone’s raving about? Of course it’s already been optioned for a major Hollywood movie, and of course it has ‘girl’ in the title. But what’s any of this got to do with houses, you might ask? Well, one of the main ‘characters’ in The Girl Before by…

Could You Live in One Folgate Street? (10 photos)
Could You Live in One Folgate Street? (10 photos)
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To keep your garden vibrant and healthy all year round you often need to plan a season or two in advance. In autumn we stop feeding some plants as they prepare for dormancy but lawns and other plants need a boost of fertiliser to give them enough energy through winter. We also take cuttings and divisions…

Top 10 Garden Jobs to Tackle This Autumn (10 photos)
Top 10 Garden Jobs to Tackle This Autumn (10 photos)
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New Ravenna is pleased to introduce Legend, a collection of seven mosaics designed by Sara Baldwin Design and Paul Schatz.

New Ravenna introduces Legend
New Ravenna introduces Legend
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The problem with living at a popular beach resort year round is balancing everyday needs with the barefoot bach informality of summer holidays. Add in a couple of generations of family visitors and a lively social life, and it takes some smart planning to pull off a home that works for every need. The…

Houzz Tour: A Beach House Built for Family Togetherness (22 photos)
Houzz Tour: A Beach House Built for Family Togetherness (22 photos)
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Plans to construct a new national convention centre in Canberra by Fuksas Architecture and Guida Moseley Brown could be abandoned due to lack of funding.
Future uncertain for Fuksas, GMB’s Canberra convention centre
Future uncertain for Fuksas, GMB’s Canberra convention centre
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