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Summer • outdoor collection
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Shades of Style • Exterior window treatments have never looked better. As well as providing shade and privacy, the latest awnings and shutters can give your home personality and express your style from the outside
fave finds • A whole bunch of things we love…
fave finds • … and some more!
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beauty spot • Take a moment to relax, rejuvenate and ease your way into a new year with a sensual body oil or scent
cloud formation • Ahead of its time in the 1970s, the Pacha lounge chair by Pierre Paulin is now a social media star
Space Crush • Layered with colour, texture and light, this day spa takes guests on a wellness journey
summer reads • The new books we’re stacking by our bedsides, bringing to the beach and discussing over drinks with friends
HOMES
Under The Arch • Soaring arches, a sun-lit atrium and a cleansing colour scheme bring a slice of Santorini to this rejuvenated Queensland abode
4 tips to recreate holiday vibes at home
Great & Small • A Melbourne architect utilised her intuitive understanding of light and colour to transform this tiny terrace into a highly functional family home
3 ways to optimise a skinny footprint
Country Magic • Cradled in the Mallorcan countryside, the rustic facade of this postcard-worthy holiday home conceals the modern interiors within
3 minimal decorating ideas
Summer Love • Suffused with sunlight and fresh air, this free-flowing home offers functionality, freedom and a safe space for little feet to explore
how to update the classic Queenslander
Place of Origin • This relaxed and refined Milanese apartment is the perfect canvas for its owners to display pieces from their family histories, global travels and home countries
3 simple ways to maximise a neutral space
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SHOP
Let’s Go Outside • Turn up the heat with these outdoor settings and accessories, whether you’re beach bound or simply relaxing in the backyard
Where I shop • Stylist, writer and author Jessica Bellef shares her go-to retail destinations, as well as expert advice on how to shop for secondhand pieces like a pro
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ON TREND Shore things • Organic shapes, raw finishes and natural tones: this is coastal style at its most casual and refined
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ON TREND a touch of sun • This nearly-neutral shade of gentle, buttery yellow will add an elegant element of colour to your home
ON TREND freshly squeezed • Bright and juicy, orange is the perfect accent colour to try if your decorating scheme needs a summery twist
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DECORATE
Natural Selection • Achieving a beautiful and robust natural aesthetic is possible with the endless creative applications of contemporary laminate surfaces
the insiders COMMUNITY • Our fun online community brings like-minded people together to give their opinions on both our brands and our partners.
ADVICE
Making Space • In the search for more space, the floorplan of this Sydney worker’s cottage was creatively reimagined, proving...