Choosing the right benchtop material for your kitchen is a crucial decision that can significantly impact both the functionality and aesthetics of your space. With a variety of materials available, each offering its own set of advantages and drawbacks, it’s essential to understand the unique characteristics of each option.

Let’s have a quick look at the seven most popular benchtop materials: laminate, solid surface (bauxite – often referred to as ‘Corian’), quartz composite, stone, metal, concrete, and wood.

Although layering lighting takes a bit of thought, it can enhances both the aesthetic appeal and functionality of your home. By understanding and combining ambient, task, and accent lighting, you can create a balanced and inviting atmosphere. Remember to calculate the appropriate lumens for each space, then strategically place your lights. Use dimmers where appropriate, and where the budget allows, use a remote light system or app, so you can adjust lighting without even having to get up!

Embrace these tips to create a well-lit beautiful area in your home.

A clean and tidy entryway or mudroom create a smooth but clear boundary from outside to inside. It sets the whole tone for the rest of your interior, so embrace these tips to transform your entryway to into a serene and stylish sanctuary that reflects your commitment to both style and sustainability.

The laundry is often one of the last thought of spaces when it comes to house design, even though it is one of the most used.  On average, we do roughly 300 loads of washing per year!!

Some houses have an integrated laundry within a bathroom. But if space allows, a separate laundry room can make all the difference to what can sometimes be a tedious chore. So let’s look at what makes a good laundry space:

Functionality/Layout, Appliances, Lighting/Ventilation, Material choices and storage.

Creating a Modern Organic bathroom blends contemporary style with the soothing elements of nature to provide your own private retreat within your home. If you’re looking to create a Modern Organic ensuite of your own, here are 5 essential tips to help you to get the results your after.

Creating a harmonious and relaxed dining space is essential for enjoying meals with family and friends. A well-designed dining area can be the perfect backdrop to share stories and create life long memories. If you’re looking to create a tranquil and harmonious dining space with a modern organic design, here are 5 key tips to help you achieve that perfect balance.

Home offices have become almost an essential part of the home since the covid pandemic. After being forced to work from home for weeks to months on end, and in some cases while kids were also home from school, it provided a need for a space to work from in which was both functional but also restorative.

However, many people don’t have an additional room to create a work from home office, shut away from the rest of the house, only able to obtain a corner of a room already attributed to another function. So let’s look at ways we can create a functional yet beautiful office space whether it be in a separate room or a shared space.

In this blog post, we will explore some creative tips and ideas for creating a gender-neutral nursery that’s both beautiful and functional.

In more recent times, many parents are choosing to not find out the gender of their baby prior to birth, but are still wanting to get the nursery ready prior to their arrival. Also, gone are the days of ‘pink nurseries for girls’ and ‘blue nurseries for boys’; many parents are going for a more gender neutral approach using combinations of neutrals and other colours and patterns to create interest.

As winter approaches, we all start to look at ways we can make our home more cosy and inviting as the cold weather sets in. The trees are well on the way to losing all their leaves, and colours outside are more muted. So what’s the best way to create a haven to hibernate and relax in your home this winter? Check out these 5 ideas:-

Biophilic design, a concept which relates to our innate connection to nature and emphasizes integrating natural elements and processes into the built environment to further enhance how we experience and feel within a space as well as benefiting sustainability.

Welcome to this overview in what to consider when designing a kitchen!

Whether you're embarking on a renovation, building from scratch, or simply looking to optimize your existing space, the layout of your kitchen plays a pivotal role in its functionality and overall aesthetic. In this blog post, I will outline 5 important factors to consider when planning your kitchen and how to implement them to create a beautiful harmonious space that is a pleasure to both live and work in!