Guides

Why textured plaster vases are a minimalist's best friendMinimalism in a home is rarely about stripping rooms back to bare walls. It is about editing until what remains feels intentional, and letting a few objects…
Choosing the Right Ceramic Wall Pocket for Dried BotanicalsDried botanicals have moved from grandmother's mantel to the centre of contemporary decorating conversations, and Australian homes have embraced the trend with…
A Little Mischief in a Bush-Toned RoomDecorative mushrooms bring a gently surreal note to interiors. They can be glossy ceramic, carved timber, pleated glass, painted metal or soft textile forms,…
Using a tall clock as a visual anchor in an open-plan roomOpen-plan rooms can be generous, bright and wonderfully flexible, yet they often lack the architectural pauses that give smaller spaces their character. A…
Weaving indigo into the heart of an Australian homeThere's something quietly grounding about a piece of indigo cloth. The depth of the dye, the way it absorbs and reflects light, the slight irregularities in…
What a curator's home reveals about arranging personal artifactsA curator's private rooms often feel like an extension of the exhibitions they shape, with every shelf, ledge, and surface treated as a deliberate composition.…
The beauty of a ceramic tabletop fountain as a calming centerpieceThere's a particular kind of stillness that settles over a room when water begins to move. A small tabletop fountain, even one no larger than a bread bin, has…
Mixing animal motifs with geometric patterns in accessoriesThere's a confidence that comes from pairing a leopard-print cushion against a chevron-striped throw, or placing a snake-patterned vase on a grid-patterned…
Why One Statement Throw Blanket Beats a Stack of Decorative OnesMost living rooms I've walked into lately hold a small library of folded throws on the back of a sofa or piled in a basket beside an armchair. Three linen…
Decorative plates as art for Australian interiorsDecorative plates have moved well beyond the dining table and the predictable symmetrical wall display. A hand-painted ceramic, a sculptural stoneware platter…