Posts By Jade Johansson

Modern alfresco design connects the kitchen, living room and outdoor entertaining area as one practical part of the home. When floor levels, materials and sightlines align, moving outside feels natural, …
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There are pieces we buy simply to fill a space, and others that become part of the way a home feels. The cushion that softens with years of use, linen …
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Building a new home on a Balmain terrace site comes with an obvious challenge – how do you create the generosity, light and amenity expected of a contemporary family home …
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Gold Coast business coach Alison Wheeler discusses leadership, business growth and what it takes to build a successful business that no longer depends on you for everything.
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We live in a time where most of us like things sorted, and sorted fast. Groceries arrive within the hour, a new phone is a tap away, and when something …
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Minimalist kitchens have hidden almost everything, but the cooktop has always remained. Gaggenau Essential Induction changes that, concealing the technology beneath the worktop itself.
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Vehicle access needs to work with the home’s architecture and garden, not cut through the property as an afterthought. A well-designed driveway should provide comfortable turning space, cope with regular …
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Neither PEX nor copper is automatically the more sustainable choice for every home. PEX uses a lightweight material and can require fewer fittings during installation, while copper has a major …
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Major home renovations create dust, vibration, and constant movement, all of which can damage delicate furnishings and treasured belongings. Leaving those items under a sheet in the spare room rarely …
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Renovations have a habit of erasing personality. A tired old house gets gutted, the walls are painted white, the floors are replaced with the same pale boards seen in every …
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One of the pleasures of a grand old home is that it already has a personality. The ceilings are higher, the detailing richer and there are often little quirks that …
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A luxury multi-vehicle garage needs enough room for comfortable daily use, careful vehicle storage and future changes to the collection. Floor area matters, but so do door positions, structural spans, …
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A dream home should support the way you live every day, from the morning rush to quiet evenings and weekend gatherings. Customisation gives you control over that experience, allowing the …
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Australian homes are getting tighter on space, yet the furniture has been slow to catch up with the way we actually live, and Povison smart sofa beds change that with …
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Australia attracts visitors, international students, skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and families looking to reunite. However, choosing the right visa takes more than deciding how long you want to stay. Each category …
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If your weekly shop or power bill has made you wince lately, you are not alone. Prices have been climbing across Australia for years, and wages are struggling to keep …
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The Gaggenau brand story spans more than 340 years, tracing a remarkable evolution from metalworking in 1683 to one of the world’s most recognised names in luxury kitchen design.
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A beautiful Neutral Bay heritage renovation pairs Intrim architectural timber mouldings with bold colour, crafted joinery and a striking quartzite kitchen.
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Somewhere between the slab pour and the final inspection, most custom home clients discover that the fence is their problem. It is not in the contract, it is not in …
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Custom home building offers something that buying an existing property never can: the ability to make decisions about the finished result before construction locks them in. Electrical planning is one …
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