ISSUE 22 WE LOVE...

Fan-tastic
What a Breeze
Breath of Fresh Air


Pictured left to right: Outdoor Ceiling Fans; Cheap Ceiling Fans; Bamboo Ceiling Fans

There's no point in suffering from heat stroke this summer, but if you are thinking of installing a ceiling fan there are plenty of stylish versions that offer good looks with practicality. This one shaped like an orchid flower is just divine!

If your style is a little more minimalist then this streamlined and simplistic fan is the perfect choice. It's bended wood blades are beautifully crafted, definitely a conversation starter.

With our Australian continent so close to the exotic shores of Bali, it's little wonder their beachy style has an influence on our home decor. This bamboo fan would make an ideal addition to a Balinese-themed or shabby chic home.

ISSUE 20 WE LOVE...

Steely
Shine on
Clean and cool


Pictured left to right: Hot-els, World Designs, Abco Stainless Steel

This complete kitchen made entirely out of stainless steel looks like something straight out of Back to the Future. It's definitely a unique look for any home.

The accents of stainless steel make a very contemporary and chic kitchen setting. Ideal for the modern home. Clean, crisp and simple.

With their easy to clean style and polished look, stainless steel sinks are ideal for any kitchen setting.

 

ISSUE 19 WE LOVE...

The heat is on
Hot & Cold
Eco-cool


Pictured left to right: Keverton Outdoor, HRV, Enviroflex

Embrace the charm of dining and entertaining outdoors, with Keverton outdoor heating solutions.

Keep your home fresh and aired out by constantly forcing in fresh air and squeezing the old air out. HRV can add free warmth to your home in winter months by using warm air from your roof space and can cool the home on hot sticky summer evenings.

Insulation is an important yet unseen part of any structure. It is put in to help the structure retain heat and resist cold in the winter or to do the opposite in the summer. Enviroflex deal in Cellulose Fibre, an Enviromentally Friendly thermal insulation.

 

ISSUE 18 WE LOVE...

Modern View
Glass house
Lovely lookout


Pictured left to right: Nordic window, Vintage appeal, Binq windows

 

Unusual windows shaped differently in different angles on all sides, but definitely a unique outcome.

Let the light in with these large glass panelled windows, providing maximum access to daylight for rooms in harmony with the architecture of the building and at the same time saving energy.

Wooden frames offer a modern touch to your home and a eco appeal.

 

ISSUE 17 WE LOVE...

Black out
Sleek Finish
Antique appeal


Pictured left to right: Moen Matte Black One-Handle Low Arc Pullout Kitchen Faucet; Blanco Single lever Contemporary Solid Spout Kitchen Faucet in Stainless Steel; Kohler Antique Single-Control Kitchen Sink Faucet In Vibrant Brushed Bronze

This sleek and chic matte black tap will add a modern finish to your kitchen and its masculine appeal will be sure to give it the edge.

The brushed stainless steel effect offers a contemporary feel and unique touch to any standard kitchen.

If you love the vintage aesthetic of yesteryear, then this antique faucet in brushed bronze will take you back in time like a 50s housewife on the set of Mad Men.

 

ISSUE 16 WE LOVE...

Stack it
Texturise
Check mate


Pictured left to right: Stack stone multi color slate tile; Amazonia Wood Squares; Chess Tiles  

Bring your living area to life with this stack stone multi color slate tile. A textured look that is sure to add diversity to your interior or exterior décor.

Insert this decorative tile series to the entertaining area of your home – sure to be a conversation starter.

Add an art deco flavour to your bathroom with this simple black and white chess style flooring.

 

ISSUE 15 WE LOVE...

Bamboo beauty
Green Timber
Wood-esque


Pictured left to right: AC Bamboo World, Choice Timber, DIY Laminate Flooring

Compressed Bamboo is so strong and hard-wearing that it is less likely to dent from greater impacts than most hardwoods. Its high density means it's great for high traffic and commercial areas. And it looks beautiful too.

Wooden floorboards don't need to compromise your green thumb. You can choose sustainable timber  from sustainable forestry. This wood is harvested in such a way that each tree removed is replaced by another tree, either naturally grown or planted. It also ensures there's no ecological damage to other species and the forest maintains its biodiversity, its climate and water cycles.

For those who are truly worried about sustainability then you can always opt for the look-a-like wood courtesty of this simple DIY laminate flooring. Too easy and no fuss.

 

ISSUE 14 WE LOVE...

French Finesse
Eco Lights
Blind Style


Pictured left to right: All Weather Windows, Eco Lights, Carousel Blinds

French Doors provide a classic and elegant finish to any room. They offer plenty of light and fresh air all year round, and save on air-conditioning costs. 

Every home needs just the right touch of light to perfectly accent a room, but the trick is finding the style to suit your decor while saving the environment. Thankfully there are now plenty of stylish options that are also energy efficient.

Adding blinds into your home can be a cost-effective solution to reducing energy costs. While looking stylish, wooden venetian blinds can block out the heat in summer and create a barrier against icy winds in winter.

 

ISSUE 13 WE LOVE...

Feature Stairs
Soothing Saunas
Timber Tops


Pictured left to right: Stairking; ihealth saunas; renovating magazine.


Feature stairs can be classic or contemporary in design because what defines them is not so much their style, as their prominence and importance to the interior design as a whole. 
Make a statement with feature stairs that have all the hallmarks of fine design, from the flat steel stringer / balustrade panels to the round American Oak steps at the bottom from Slattery & Acquroff.

The addition of a sauna in any home build or renovation has to epitomise luxury living for many of us. This corner unit from ihealth saunas incorporates the latest technology in carbon fibre heaters, designed to target specific problem areas.

Real timber feature ceilings and walls add a stylish touch to any project. Pre-finished lining boards give you the warmth and beauty of natural timber without the expense and environmental concerns of using traditional forest timbers.

 

ISSUE 12 WE LOVE...

Warehouse wow!
Cape crusader
Vanity fair


Pictured left to right: Diane Bergeron home; Bridle Road residence; cool vanity.

Textile designer Diane Bergeron blends SoHo loft living with rich patterns and vintage chic in her Melbourne warehouse home, recently featured by interiors title Living etc.

Bridle Road Residence in Cape Town, South Africa, featured in The Cool Hunter, is a haven of simple harmony, balance and pioneering space making.

Here's an idea for a vanity concept. The clean white basin on the bold and luscious red lap of its support, teamed with those slender yellow lines, is both eye-catching and inviting.

 

ISSUE 11 WE LOVE...

Floating island
Joint with a point
Who wood-a thought?



Pictured left to right:Cantilevered island bench; QuaDror; 'Palazzini Project' timber bath.

This 'free-floating' cantilevered island kitchen bench in the ‘Hall residence' by ACT company Innovative Building Projects really pushes structural and aesthetic boundaries.

The QuaDror structural joint by New York design firm Studio Dror uses diagonal framing members to carry gravity loads and provide resistance to lateral loads.

The recent Milan Furniture Fair showed bathroom pieces with a difference... Made from wood and dubbed Palazzani Project, they're thought provoking to say the least.

 

ISSUE 10 WE LOVE...

Animal farm
Dynamic domiciles
In the red



Pictured left to right:

If your taste is more on the humorous side, these Boisterous Bulls are just some of the whacky pieces created by Victorian garden accessories company Leaf and Stone.

The Netherlands has always been good at pushing boundaries. These tumbling cubic houses in Rotterdam more than compensate for the flatness of their home terrain.

Hailing from kitchenbathideas.com, this red bathroom treatment shows that modern and chic does not always have to mean neutral and washed out.

 

ISSUE 9 WE LOVE...

Clever cladding
Small mercies
Slick slate



Pictured left to right: Weathertex, Prodigg bssin and vanity, slate flooring.

Made from sustainable Australian hardwood, Weathertex cladding and boarding is all natural, with 97% hardwood and 3% natural wax and no chemical additives.

This slimline basin and vanity set from Prodigg is the perfect way to make a style statement in the smallest of bathrooms.

Slate flooring, such as this version from Classic Slate and Tile gives a timeless look that can be modernised or taken back in time as desired.

 

ISSUE 8 WE LOVE...

Mosaic magic
Screen dream
True bamboo



Pictured left to right: Zebra Mosaic, Ariya screen, Bamboo Flooring.

Mosaic transforms a room while breathing new life into discarded materials. This one from Zebra Mosaic shows the medium can also work with subtle colours and designs.

Restless types, or those living in small multi-use spaces, relish the humble screen. This Ariya screen from from Interiors Online is an attractive and easy way to re-zone.

Bamboo flooring - this example from Bamboo Floors - is sustainable, durable and smart. Latest releases come in a variety of colours suitable for any setting.

 

ISSUE 7 WE LOVE...

                             

Pictured left to right:antique style bath, Polytech splashback, Wattyl Solagard.

Antique style baths are a pure and simple route to completing your ablutions with a sense of grandeur, and if you prefer a genuine veteran to a modern day replica, there are plenty of companies that specialise in restoration.

Tiles are increasingly being replaced by more modern solutions to the splashback challenge. Glass splashbacks, such as this one from Polytech, can be treated to match the colour of your kitchen, creating a unified look.

Wattyl Solagard creates painted surfaces that will survive any climate, and given the wide range of colours available, and the even wider range of weather conditions Australians are currently experiencing, it's a worthwhile investment.