Maybelline’s catchy slogan “Easy, breezy, beautiful CoverGirl” seems like the most appropriate way to start this blog post. Why you ask? Cause this house is an absolute bombshell where all three elements of the iconic slogan apply. Melbourne-based architecture and interior design…
Balnarring Retreat | Branch Studio Architects
Those who yearn for a slow, meaningful life need to create a nesting abode like the Balnarring Retreat. The ultimate man cave, yoga retreat, study nook, this woodland masterpiece has been specifically designed to easily transform to suit the needs of the…
Bobhubski | March Studio
Bobhubski is like an austere space capsule straight out of a sci-fi movie. The form-fits-function design approach that March Studio has applied to this tiny studio stole the jury’s attention, eventually making it the Apartment or Unit Awardee during the Houses Awards…
A Pavilion Between Trees | Branch Studio Architects
An existing 90’s dwelling in need of a master suite is the unique brief that inspired Branch Studio Architects to create ‘A Pavilion Between Trees’. In erecting the new structure, they have not only preserved the existing trees but have used…
Fish Creek House | Edition Office
Sitting along Victoria’s Gippsland ridgelines is the Fish Creek House, a three-pavilion habitation with highly-textured walls and robust structure. Edition Office thought of the design so cleverly cooked up that it both stands up to the harsh weather and complements its…
Auchenflower House | Vokes and Peters
Sitting on a street corner with a sloped site is this timber house of beguiling modesty. Vokes and Peters has reaped recognition on the Auchenflower House when this architectural entry has amassed 2 awards during the Houses Awards 2017, one…
3 Secrets to Perfecting a DIY Renovation with Haymes Paint
Few inner city homes have the luxury of space on their side and this 1960s Armadale apartment is no exception. With the homeowners hoping to convert their two-bedroom apartment into a desirable rental for years to come, they embarked on…
Casa Fayette Hotel | Estudio5 & Dimore Studio
Location and design are the two main ingredients of Casa Fayette, the latest from the hotel group, Grupo Habita. Opened in September 2015 in Guadalajara’s booming Lafayette district in Mexico, Casa Fayette reflects the changing face of the area by…
How to Choose a Rug for the Living Room
There’s a reason why the humble living room is named so – it’s where so much of everyday life happens, after all. A place where you can put your feet up and relax with your family or entertain friends, a living…