Choosing a dining light that fits the roomA dining light works best when its scale, hanging height and brightness agree with the space. A beautiful pendant that hangs too low can make a relaxed meal…
The Allure of Unfinished Concrete Floors in LoftsUnfinished concrete floors give loft interiors a sculptural presence that is difficult to reproduce with conventional coverings. A cementitious surface brings…
Pebble flooring for a textured bathroomNatural pebble flooring gives a bathroom the irregular detail of a creek bed while retaining the practicality of a fixed floor. Australian options include…
Open-riser staircases that bring daylight indoorsAn open-riser staircase replaces the solid vertical faces between treads with visible gaps, allowing daylight to pass through the stair zone and cast shifting…
Bringing a sense of nature with botanical printsBotanical prints can give a room the quiet freshness of a garden without turning it into a themed space. Leaves, branches, seed heads, grasses and delicate…
How to Use Light Gray to Soften White WallsWhite walls can make a home feel open, clean and bright, yet an all-white scheme may also appear stark. In strong Australian sunlight, especially in…
The Minimalist’s Guide to Displaying CeramicsCeramics bring texture, shape and quiet character to a room without requiring a crowded collection. A hand-thrown bowl, slender vase or small sculptural vessel…
Selecting the Right Grain for Kitchen CountertopsA kitchen benchtop does more than provide a work surface. Its grain, veining, texture and direction influence how the room feels every day, especially in an…