Guides

How to choose a decorative tray that complements your objectsA decorative tray is one of the most underrated tools in interior styling. It corrals small objects, creates a sense of order, and gives a cluster of items a…
The Quiet Luxury Of A Wool Blanket At The Bed’s FootA handwoven wool blanket folded at the foot of a bed brings an immediate sense of welcome. Its weight, irregular weave and softly varied colour make the room…
Sculptural bookends that anchor a row of novels with styleThe row of novels beside the sofa usually receives less care than the coffee table. Sleeves fade, hardcovers slump in a Sydney summer, and the whole line…
How a Furniture Showroom Changed the Way I Pair ChairsThere is a particular kind of silence that settles over a well-staged furniture showroom, the sort where every chair seems to have been placed by someone who…
Why a Striped Awning Fabric Pillow Belongs in Your Living RoomMost decorative pillows arrive at your sofa with a quiet little disclaimer. They are meant to harmonise, to whisper, to politely agree with the cushions…
Quiet Coastal Style Without the ClichésThere's a reason the coastal look never quite leaves Australian homes. From the whitewashed villas of Byron Bay to the timber shacks of the Mornington…
The Delight of Tarnished Brass CandlesticksA collection of brass candlesticks has a particular kind of magic. It does not need to be rare, perfectly matched, or polished to a mirror shine. A dozen…
Natural Fibres That Bring Warmth and Texture HomeNatural fibres bring an easy, tactile quality to interiors. Seagrass, jute and hemp can soften a sharp-lined room, add warmth to pale timber, and give…
Why a ceramic trivet belongs on the wall between mealsA ceramic trivet is usually bought for a practical reason: it protects a dining table, kitchen island or timber sideboard from a hot casserole dish. Yet the…
The Enduring Appeal Of A Painterly Wool RugA hand-knotted wool rug with a painterly abstraction brings the sensibility of a canvas into a room without requiring a frame or a dedicated wall. Its broad…