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Four ways to create a cosy living space

When the weather cools down, it’s our instinct to go into hibernation as we bunker down and spend more time than usual curled up on the couch. Luckily, there are plenty of simple ways to turn your living room into a cosy sanctuary during the…

Mar 14, 2019

Place Design Group appoints Beth Toon as CEO

Place Design Group are thrilled to announce the appointment of Beth Toon as Chief Executive Officer. The newly created role of CEO has been introduced to lead the executive team and ultimately the company, with a focus on commitment to long-term growth and success.

Feb 21, 2019

New rules to enforce better apartment quality and open space

Minimum apartment sizes, increased tree retention and new natural light requirements form part of new guidelines to ensure future infill and apartment developments are built to higher design standards.

Feb 19, 2019

Innovator in Applied Design leads new Future Building Initiative research lab at Monash

Monash University has appointed building design innovation expert Professor Mathew Aitchison to lead its major new initiative to influence and transform the design, production and management of the built environment.

Feb 4, 2019

Satara Australia spearheads 2019 with a fresh new showroom

“We are thrilled to now be able to offer the Interior Design community in Queensland a dedicated Satara showroom located in Kedron Brisbane” says Andrew Johnston, Owner of Satara.

Jan 25, 2019

Jan Gardberg, Country Manager of IKEA Australia and Professor Thea Brejzek at the launch of the IKEA x UTS Future Living Lab. Photo: Dang Khoa Nguyen

UTS and IKEA launch innovation partnership

A new collaboration between UTS and IKEA will provide a local design hub for thought leaders, aspiring young designers and the community to innovate together to create a better everyday life through thoughtful design.

Nov 7, 2018

Modern architecture with unobstructed views

Located on broad acreage in Upper Beaconsfield, Victoria, Ashford House exudes contemporary design, inspired by the traditional farm-style Colorbond shed.

Nov 5, 2018

Pioneering $100 million project on repurposed Gardiner Train Station land

Prominent private developer DealCorp has secured planning approval for a pioneering new development that will repurpose land created at the recently revamped Gardiner Train Station in Glen Iris.

Oct 15, 2018

Industry heavyweight launches own native hoop pine plywood product

A new generation of engineered Australian hoop pine plywood has been introduced by Big River Group, and will be manufactured at the company’s Grafton facility.

Sep 17, 2018

An interior designer’s tips to create the illusion of space

Research shows humans don’t like being caged in, preferring to be in larger, more open spaces. And different factors – such as the shape of rooms, the colour of surfaces and the positioning and brightness of lighting – all influence how we perceive space.

Aug 24, 2018

Five BVN projects shortlisted in Interior Design Excellence Awards

Five BVN projects have been included on the shortlist for the 2018 Interior Design Excellence Awards, announced Thursday 16 August 2018. Winners will be revealed at the Awards Gala in November 2018 in Sydney.

Aug 17, 2018

Introducing the norsuHOME – the renovation journey

The team behind the Melbourne based Scandinavian Interiors store norsu interiors have been keeping themselves busy in 2018 with a full renovation of Co-Founder Nat Wheeler’s original 1920’s Californian Bungalow in just five short months.

Aug 6, 2018