Mirror, mirror, on the wall… how can we create the illusion of more space in a gloomy area or poky room? Their functional role in our bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes is pretty well understood, but mirrors are so much more than that, interior designer Emma Russo explains. From drawing in … Read more
Whether you’re embarking on a home renovation this year or you simply enjoy staying abreast of interior design trends, we’ve got some exciting colour forecasts. After a year of radical change, trend-setters expect our evolving aesthetic tastes to evolve – including our interior colour preferences. So, what’s on the colour … Read more
We’re in the business of getting people into houses, and we are passionate about providing support for those who don’t have one. We are extremely excited to announce that again we are taking part in the St Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise funds and awareness for homelessness in Australia, with … Read more
Melbourne house and unit prices reached another new record over the first quarter of 2021. For the first time in one year housing prices in Melbourne have risen at a faster pace than regional Victoria. House prices surged $45,000 over the March quarter to $974,397, a 7.3 per cent annual … Read more
Everyone is talking about the property market. The funny thing is the very same analysts who said the market was set for a monumental correction a year ago are now saying the market is overheating and that price gains are only being driven by low interest rates and by a … Read more
Australia’s housing market is now well entrenched in one of the strongest growth phases on record. CoreLogic says the disconnect between buyer demand and low stock has fuelled the surge in values, probably more than low interest rates. March saw the end of JobKeeper, the rental moratorium and the expiration … Read more
THE first weekend of May saw auction buyers out in force across Australia, with uncharacteristically fierce bidding action as the temperature dropped. Unlike other years, sellers and buyers are seemingly not deterred by the cooler months, and are capitalising on one of the best auction markets ever to be seen. Australasia’s … Read more
We all love wallpaper, it can completely transform a room. Have you ever thought about using it anywhere other than on the wall? Paula Taylor, Graham & Brown’s Design and Trends Expert, has provided 5 unexpected ways you can use wallpaper: Image: @andrea_groot 1. Stair Risers Stairways are often ignored and … Read more
The laundry is one of the most-used rooms in the home, but, often, they’re small, cramped, dark and lifeless, and generally not a very pleasant place to spend much of your time. It’s the hub of the endless cycle of washing, drying, folding and ironing, and given how hard the … Read more
Plants in the house can make a big difference to the look and feel of a room, and the benefits of indoor plants for wellbeing, including improving air quality, are now more widely recognised. How many “plants per person” does your home or office have now? My house – before … Read more