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You can never have too much storage in a nursery. Babies may be small but they come with a lot of baggage! Planning the nursery to best accommodate your baby’s needs usually starts well before the baby’s actual arrival, and we have some great ideas to help you make the most of your space. These tips will even last your child right up to adolescence. Nursery storage ideas that ...

Doing laundry is a necessary (and seemingly unending) part of life, but it doesn’t have to take over your home. Clever laundry storage ideas don’t just make doing the washing simpler; a well-designed laundry can turn this space into an organiser’s paradise – keeping other areas of your home clear of clutter. Having a well designed, well-organised and fully equipped laundry s ...

The Queensland climate influences many design trends in offices. Protection from the extreme weather is essential, but it is also important that workers do not feel too closed in. There needs to be a balance between insulating a room from the heat and limiting the harsh rays of sun that flow through the windows, whilst still supporting the flow of natural light and air. We have ...

Nothing makes a small area seem even smaller than clutter. The first rule for an uncluttered home is to have a place for everything and everything in its place, but in a small space, that can be a difficult task. Difficult, but not impossible. Even the smallest home can be a haven of organisation with these handy storage tips Make the Most of Empty Space What empty space? you ...

You’ve left the office behind for 2014. It was a good year, or maybe it was just a long one, dusted and over, ready to be forgotten in a fog of holiday bliss. In 2015, you’ll return refreshed and ready to take on the world…until you step inside and the same white, blank walls stare back at you. Your uncomfortable office chair still makes that weird noise if you sit too quickly ...

Everybody wants to be different. We welcome our friends and family into our homes and into our psyches; your living space reflects your personality and preferences. Not everybody should have a flat-packed, pre-prepared, magazine copied bedroom, lounge room or dining area. The chances are, if you’re reading this, you’re ready to discover the wonderful, creative world of custom f ...

You finish work, worn and weary from a long day of emails, meetings and office politics or maybe you spend your nine to five outdoors, battling the elements. By the time the knock-off gong sounds, it’s time to pack up for the day, drive on home and converge in the kitchen for a quick drink and a catch-up. Dinner time rituals, breakfast traditions and weekend lunches are held a ...

If you are planning on renovating your home, you will need to partner with home renovation professionals. These might include designers and decorators, and also tradesmen like electricians, plumbers and cabinet makers. This process can be daunting for many people who are concerned about hiring professionals who will get the job done to a superior standard, without breaking the ...

If you’ve ever lived in an older home you will probably know firsthand that some kitchens are often are installed with little regard to their design, and how they are used. Either you have to scramble for bench space, have a tough time trying to find space for pots and pans, or struggle trying to see what you are doing in poorly lit areas. Fortunately, times have changed and t ...

Timber in the home adds warmth, character and a luxurious natural feel. Many people may choose to feature timber in their flooring, roof or wall panelling and on surfaces in the kitchens. However for homeowner’s who wish to make a more subtle statement by featuring timber in the home, without using large solid areas of timber, timber framed doors and windows can be a great way ...