Brisbane couple Carlye and Trevor bought a rundown Queenslander predominantly for the aspect. “You can see out to the city but have all the greenery in the foreground, so you get the best of both worlds,” explains Carlye. When the couple decided to renovate, the back of the house was opened up by Darren James Interiors to make the […]

NO LONGER AN AFTERTHOUGHT, breakfast bars are now a must-have feature to increase your kitchen’s functionality and make it the social hub of your home. The island bench has evolved from a purely utilitarian work surface to the nerve centre around which daily life revolves. A must-have breakfast bar now serves myriad functions; it’s a place for drinks, […]

When planning her new bathroom, homeowner Carlye considered a freestanding bath, but is pleased she opted for a built-in design instead. “I love that I can place candles and products along the ledges,” she says. The ‘Comfort’ 1600 bath from Rogerseller is teamed with a Ram ‘Luka’ square bath mixer from Reece, and is separated from the functional […]

Check out three of our kitchens in Home Beautiful’s “50 Best Kitchens”

Even Bathrooms aren’t immune to the flickle world of home fashion; style, textures and the basic necessities are being revisited to make sure your bathroom is state of the art. Here’s our pick of the newest trends trickling through for 2012. Words: Leesa Maher

Whether slick and compact or unashamedly grand, ensuite bathrooms are a must for the modern master bedroom. Words: Leesa Maher

Make the most of your kitchen with our expert design tips, layouts and plans, and renovation lessons learnt Words: Kerryn Ramsey

There’s more than meets the eye to most clever kitchens: behind their streamlined exteriror lies the secret to their success. Words: Kylie Jacks