Make a bed you’ll love sleeping in with our guide to choosing the right bedding for your bedroom – because if you’re going to get into bed with something, let it be dreamy linen. They say money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you new bedding, which is basically the … Read more
Australian housing enters 2026 with momentum but uncertainty. Double-digit growth likely to slow toward mid-year as rate relief remains unlikely in first half. Affordable segment, lifestyle markets and regional areas set to outperform through 2026. The Australian housing market heads into 2026 with far more momentum than most expected a … Read more
The reign of grey is over. Facades, as well as interior spaces like kitchens and bathrooms, are saying goodbye to stark white and grey in favour of more natural palettes. When it comes to choosing the right colour for your home, cool greys and stark whites have defined Australian interiors … Read more
Trends move at lightning speed, and six once-favoured styles are on the way out. Leading designers reveal what’s falling behind and what to embrace in 2026 if you want to stay ahead of the curve. Greige Greige, a nuanced blend of grey and beige, first piqued attention in the 1980s … Read more
Australia’s housing market shows two-speed performance. Major east-coast capitals stall while Perth, Adelaide and regional areas continue climbing. Supply shortages fuel outperformers as auction competition cools nationwide. Australia’s housing market levelled out in November, with both national house and unit prices unchanged over the month at $940,000 and $710,000 respectively. … Read more
Bring your living space outdoors this season. Backyards are no longer reserved for the Hills Hoist and family games of cricket on summer evenings. These days, whether you have a balcony, a courtyard or an entire backyard to work with, the focus is on getting more year-round use out of … Read more
Five per cent deposit scheme works in Melbourne and Sydney where supply matches demand, but Gold Coast shows the trap. Only 27% of houses fall under the cap as policy stimulates demand without addressing housing shortage.
Some interior spaces should be more than just functional; they should be opportunities for self expression, inviting you to experiment with colour, texture and form. “When we design only for ourselves, we give ourselves permission to be braver and that often leads to the most interesting work,” says interior designer Alyssa … Read more
RBA holds cash rate steady as housing inflation proves stubborn. Rents and construction costs remain elevated despite tight policy, creating a paradox where higher rates slow demand but restrict housing supply growth. The Reserve Bank has held the cash rate steady today, maintaining a cautious stance as inflation continues to … Read more
Remember when you were obsessed with Scandinavian minimalism? Maybe you filled your home with white walls, pale timber, and the occasional fiddle-leaf fig. But now? You’re eyeing velvet sofas, checkerboard rugs, warmer tones and vintage touches. Suddenly, your interiors don’t feel like you anymore – and you’re not alone. … Read more