Interior architect Edwina Glenn and her architect husband Ed, of Powell and Glenn, wanted their next home to be a ‘design challenge’. They found it in a ‘derelict’ heritage art-deco pub in South Melbourne and over two years transformed it into an open, elevated home that doesn’t feel too precious.With three kids and a dog…

I was walking with my mate Jack this week. Our walk usually consists of a quick loop of New Farm, a coffee at the deli and solving all of the world’s problems. I was chewing his ear off about my theory about a looming wave of tenants about to meet the shrinking pool of available…

If your tastes err towards caviar, but your budget is more beans on toast, you’re likely wondering how to balance your lavish preferences with your limited resources. The good news is that it’s entirely possible to make your home feel more sumptuous, even if you’re if you’re light on funds. All it takes is an…

Originally posted by The Courier Mail and written by Kate McIntyre 05 October 2023 A house full of stuff can drive you crazy but getting your head around it doesn’t mean chucking everything out. There is a saner way to do it. It can be overwhelming to have a house full of stuff, but with…

Construction costs increases have been a major driver of inflation and a big problem for housing supply. Nerida Conisbee I Chief Economist Ray White Construction cost increases peaked in July 2022, rising by 21 per cent over the 12 month period. In Brisbane, the most impacted city, the increase exceeded 30 per cent. While there…

Cush for Comment I October 8th It was Saturday afternoon two weeks ago. The Brisbane Lions were just about to play Carlton for a place in the final and I was meeting a group of mates on the rooftop of a new building called Riviere at Kangaroo Point. I’d seen the building being completed, it’s…

Spring has always been the perfect time to give your home a good spruce up. With these spring cleaning hacks you can do it quickly, cheaply and effectively. Originally posted by Courier Mail and written by Kate McIntyre – Link The arrival of spring has long symbolised birth, new beginnings and the renewal of life. It…

There is one thing I know for sure and that is every home design should be treated uniquely and with respect to the specifics of the property, considering things like the home’s origins, the people who live there, and the spatial footprint with which you’re working. That said, there are a few ideas we typically employ…

I’m starting to get a bit concerned about January. Every year in January, rental inquiry spikes. Anyone who has been around the rental industry knows it and plans around it.  Landlords aim to get their leases to finish at that time to minimise vacancy and maximise rent. Agencies manage holidays around it to handle the…