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Johnson at home. “She puts together pieces from different eras in a breathtaking way,” says one client.

‘Tactful disharmony’: An interior designer’s offbeat path to success

Mixing the old and the new as well as “the weird and the super polished”, Tamsin Johnson’s approach is winning fans from Byron Bay to Dubai and Hollywood.

  • Luke Benedictus

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Fight trends – and ‘real estate thinking’: Anthony Burke’s tips for home builders

Renovating or building your own home? The host of Grand Designs Australia and Restoration Australia has some advice.

  • Amanda Hooton

Avoid using the ‘big’ light with these moody floor and table lamps

Ditch harsh overheads for a warm lamp glow, from an iconic rattan standing light to a sun-inspired portable solution and a vibrant pleated paper shade.

  • Georgie Gordon
Cleaning your home with a lot of disinfectants could be doing you more harm than good.

Why a ‘germier’ house is good for you

Bacteria, fungi and viruses are all around us, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Here’s how to find the balance between a clean home and a healthy microbiome.

  • Amanda Morris

How to make a dishwasher – even a bad one – clean better

Yes, you do need to clean your dishwasher, and other expert tips for sparkling glassware and crockery.

  • Jolie Kerr
Peter Frith in his dining room, surrounded by eclectic objects. The willow pendant light is by Annemarie O’Sullivan of Studio Amos. The painting is by Alan Warren.

Wallpaper and auction finds give this Melbourne parkside ex-rental a new lease

The owner had to contend with many walls at odd angles.

  • Heather Nette King
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Eleven stylish fitness accessories starting from $20

Some of the latest fitness gear from inexpensive items to splurge-worthy pieces.

  • Georgie Gordon

Who says black and white is boring? These modern homewares will inspire your space

There’s no grey area when it comes to mixing monochrome tones to make a stylish statement in your home.

  • Georgie Gordon

The perfect accessories to inspire your country kitchen

Traditional, well-crafted pieces for the heart of the home, from enamel utensils to a reclaimed pine table and some perfectly pretty plates.

  • Georgie Gordon

Escape to nature without leaving the house with these interior accessories

Biophilic design is enjoying a moment in the sun. Bring the outside in with botanical motifs, floral prints and leafy green additions.

  • Georgie Gordon

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