The new Prima Collection by Alexandra Kidd Atelier is a selection of glass vases including ‘Contessa’ (top left & bottom right), ‘Ilaria’ (bottom left), and ‘Mirabella’ (bottom right & opposite), and lamps such as the ‘Serena’ (bottom right) and ‘Mir

CAESARSTONE’S NEW PORCELAIN RANGE HAS EIGHT ELEGANT COLOURS, INCLUDING MOSSTONE (PICTURED), FEATURING BEAUTIFUL VEINING THROUGHOUT THE MATERIAL. THE RANGE COMBINES LUXE DETAILING AND IS RESISTANT TO HEAT, STAINING AND SCRATCHING. FOR MORE, VISIT CAES

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A bathroom is one of the most expensive rooms in your house to renovate, so nailing what it takes to create a sensational sanctuary can feel slightly daunting (let’s face it, once those tiles are up there’s no looking back). There’s a lot to consider

1. ‘Giselle’ ribbed goblet glasses in Peach, $59/set of 2, Aura Home. 2. Bone inlay checkerboard tray in Almond, $650, Fenton & Fenton. 3. Stackers Australia travel jewellery case in Blush, $109/large, Hardtofind. 4. ‘Florentine Fuchsia’ teapot, $660

MOISTURISING, LONG-LASTING, SATIN-SOFT OR SUN-PROTECTING, THESE EIGHT ELEGANT LIP COLOURS SERVE UP MORE THAN A PRETTY FACE. TREAT YOUR LIPS TO THEIR ENRICHING FORMULAS FOR SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT ALL DAY LONG. PERFECT YOUR POUT WITH LIPSTICKS, GLOSS

This page & opposite: ‘Sandstone’ European pillowcases in Natural Gingham, $39.90 each, Wallace Cotton. Standard pillowcases in Natural, $69.90/set of 2, and quilt cover set in Blush, $345/queen, both I Love Linen. ‘Geranium’ cushion in Pink, $200/60

Older homes have charm and a sense of history, making them a natural fit for interiors inspired by the past. But what do you do if your tastes trend to the traditional, but your home is so new the paint is barely dry? If you’re like the owners of thi

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After living in cities for the past 55 years, Cathy, a retired drama and English teacher, wanted to surround herself with nature in all its unbounded glory. Her newly built rammed-earth house, which boasts solar power and a passive design, was built

Your bedroom is one of the most personal rooms in the home. Therefore, this is the one room that you can decorate purely with yourself (and your partner) in mind. You don’t need to worry about entertaining or how others will use it. Bedrooms are prim

A chance meeting between interior designer Melissa Balzan and her former client was the stroke of luck that sparked homeowners Fran and Con’s project. “I have been friends with Fran for many years and bumped into her at an event,” explains Melissa of

For these busy executives Lisa and Matt, their four-bedroom home nestled on a hill in Sydney’s Northern Beaches provides stark relief from their demanding corporate lives. “It’s so serene up here, I find it quite breathtaking,” says Lisa. “Every morn

Story BRITTANY SMITH Photography HANNAH PUECHMARIN Sometimes, settling down does not mean settling for less. Such is the case for the couple who own this East Toowoomba Queenslander, built in the early 1900s. While recent years had seen them reside a

Adam Bray ‘Webbing’ linen in Pillar Box Red, Soane Britain. I reorganised my wardrobe recently. Admittedly, it was so we could photograph it for our storage feature on page 142, but it was long overdue and I felt great after it was done. Seeing all

Built-in wardrobes can be used to create architectural features within a room, for example to frame a window. In this bedroom, a pair of Kaboodle units painted in Porter’s Paints Wood Smoke Half are positioned either side of the window seat. A wardr

Whether your taste runs to traditional, minimalism or any style in between, there’s a kitchen look to suit, and your choice of door profiles and hardware will be central to the design. “The profile of cabinet fronts is important as it supports the st

The best place to dine in West Hollywood is beneath balmy blue skies at the iconic Art Deco-style Sunset Tower. Preferably with a glass of bubbles in hand. Perched on the billboard-lined Sunset Strip, this historic hotel has long been a drawcard for

When the urge to change strikes, it doesn’t always require starting over from scratch. This was the case for a family in Vancouver, Canada, with six children – two daughters aged four and 16, and four sons aged six, eight, 10 and 12. Their parents, w

Bathrooms, and showers in particular, are all about duality. They serve as retreats for relaxation, but are also highly functional spaces that are put through their daily paces. As such, storage is an essential part of bathroom design, not only for p

It was an all-in family affair when Byron Bay couple Ky and Mick bought an ’80s beach house in need of an overhaul in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. With Mick’s skills as a builder at Broken Head Building, Ky’s design expertise as founder of Stud

Who: Founder, owner, designer and maker at Ivy Alice Vintage, Melissa Wandless. What she does: Designs and makes handmade reclaimed timber cheese, charcuterie and serving boards. Where: Macclesfield, South Australia. Why she does it: “I wanted to

Traditionally, most of us only decorate for holidays like Christmas. It creates such a beautiful atmosphere that I thought, why not keep it going? I’m not saying keep the tree up all year round, but I love the idea of decorating to suit the changing

HOMEBEAUTIFULMAG @HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU PINTEREST.COM/HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL@AREMEDIA.COM.AU THE DAILY HOME EDIT THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A FARMHOUSE SET AMONG THE LUSH SUNSHINE COAST TO INSPIRE WOULD-BE RENOVATORS. THIS HOME WAS CAREFU

Aregion of hot, dry summers and heavy winter frosts, Maldon in Victoria’s Goldfields is a town heavily influenced by its gold rush history. With its largely unchanged 1850s character, the picturesque streets attract visitors from far and wide. For on

As parents to five growing daughters, Kim and Sean Gleason needed a home that would be large enough for them to all live comfortably together while also providing enough breakout spaces for much-needed solitary time. They discovered this grand sandst

There’s a harmonious sense of flow when you journey from the nature-filled streets of Eastern Melbourne and into this home. The interior palette takes inspiration from the surrounding foliage outside while the hero materials and finishes are carried

1. Gingham sheet set in Juniper, $249/queen, Schoolhouse. 2. Gingham linen fabric in Blue and White, $30.99/15cm x 10cm, Linen Me. 3. L&M Home ‘Ava’ gingham linen cushion, $101/50cm x 50cm, Temple & Webster. 4. ‘Charli’ blue check dinner bowl, $34.99