Articles - Sydney Home Design and Living

Feeling The Flames

Bethany Hayes explores the ins and outs of home fireplaces; from unique tips, essential accessories and how you can ensure your flame burns brightly all winter long.

In conversation with managing director of Stairman, Juanita Dowd, Sydney Home Design + Living’s Bethany Hayes unpacks how your staircase can improve your home’s style, enhance a sense of grandeur, and remain so much more than just a means of transport.

Colouring Outside The Lines

Seeking to unpack the best ways to create daringly with colour, Bethany Hayes sits down with interior designer and marketer at Edgecliff Homes, Jenna Cohen.

A Return to Former Glory

Here, Bethany Hayes discusses the most effective ways to modernise a heritage abode, while still maintaining the building’s existing integrity and historic beauty.

Escape to the Country

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Many of us dream of escaping the rat race that often accompanies city life and retiring to a more peaceful setting where they can immerse themselves in nature. For those blessed with bountiful green pastures and the rugged beauty of native bush,...

Raising The Bar

RAISING THE BAR As the old adage goes, ‘a man’s home is his castle’. Combining the fact that the events of last year have seen many of us spend more time confined within the walls of our home than ever before, and with a love of a good drink deeply ingrained within...

I Get Knocked Down But I Get Up Again

I GET KNOCKED DOWN BUT I GET UP AGAIN The dream of becoming a homeowner is an achievement deeply embedded in our psyches, but once attained, more challenging still can be converting your newfound residence into the place of your dreams. Here, Emma Warner Allen chats...

We’ve Got a Good Gym Going

WE'VE GOT A GOOD GYM GOING For many, the home gym stands as a symbol of extravagance and luxury, joining the ranks of a swimming pool, tennis court or four-car garage. While it is true that the home gym has evolved from a haphazard setup to become expansive rooms...

The New Fixation On Home Automation

Over the last few years, automated technology has found its way into homes across the world.

It’s [Double] Storey Time

As populations grow and the demand for land rises, multi-storey homes are catching the eyes of more and more Australians.

Coming Out Of The Woodwork

Making a splash against any wall, decorative panelling can bolster the design and style of your home, whether you’re after an old-world feel or something a little more modern.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2021 ‘Redefine’

Sydney Home Design + Living seeks to understand how tones and textures can redefine and reconnect you to your domestic space.

Down To Earth

Katie Livingston seeks advice from skilled draftsman, Amanda Shaw, director of The Craftsman and Draftsman, about how with clever design and proper forethought, you can create a stunning forever home that is both functional and sustainable.

What’s Cooking?

In conversation with company director, Michael Attard, Tristan Lott explores the unending potential of outdoor kitchens for the Sydney homeowner.

Going Native

Kirrily Ireland speaks with Damien McBride, Managing Director of Tech Scapes Australia Landscaping, about how you can incorporate native plants into your outdoor space.

Home Automation Nation

Kirrily Ireland sits down with Jack Petersen, director of InVista, to discuss the benefits of home automation, and how you can incorporate it into your everyday life.

From Modest Makings

Bethany Hayes speaks with Cassy Kings, general manager of Edgecliff Homes, and seeks her advice on evoking a sense of luxury within the home, when starting from the very basics.

Bodacious and Kerb-acious

Emma Warner Allen chats with Fyffe Design’s head designer, Alec Hogan, about ways one can create a timeless and spectacular external home design that will attract attention from the kerb.

Set the Mood

SET THE MOOD Your home is your unique sanctuary; a place where you can escape the stress of the outside world and take time to unwind and relax after a busy day. When it comes to creating a tranquil space, the style and placement of your lighting can make or break...

Spare Me!

Learn how to design a home with longevity with these helpful tips from Ben Spannenberg and Jacqueline Maya.

Neuro-Wood

Diego Jaime, co-director of Archebiosis Architects, speaks with Tegan Lyon and shares his insights on the beneficial properties of timber.

Industrial Revolution

Sally O’Brien speaks with Kon Kyselov, the director of Evolve Building and Development, about simple ways to create industrial design that doesn’t feel cold.