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NEW BARGAINS ON OLD FURNITURE: ISABELLA WALKER-SMITH’S FRENCH FARMHOUSE SALE

Timeless materials, designs with natural elegance.
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DECORATING ON A BUDGET: INSIDER SECRETS

Time for an update.
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HOW TO ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOUSE (AND WHAT NOT TO DO) THIS YEAR

What's worth renovating, and do you really need a new kitchen?
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30 DESIGN PREDICTIONS FOR LIFE IN 2023

Here are our design forecasts for the year ahead.
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DESIGNING A GARDEN? YOU’LL NEED A PLAN

Some guiding principles.
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March 6, 2023

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NEW BARGAINS ON OLD FURNITURE: ISABELLA WALKER-SMITH’S FRENCH FARMHOUSE SALE

Timeless materials, designs with natural elegance.

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January 30, 2023

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HOW TO ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOUSE (AND WHAT NOT TO DO) THIS YEAR

What's worth renovating, and do you really need a new kitchen?

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November 8, 2022

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INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS TO KNOW FOR 2023

The big ideas and trends defining design for the coming year.

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September 5, 2022

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FROM RALPH LAUREN TO LOUIS VUITTON, WHO DRESSED YOUR LIVING ROOM?

The undeniably alluring impact of fashion on our homes.

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November 1, 2022

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HOW TO CHOOSE A GOOD INTERIOR DESIGNER

Separate the truly talented from the dabbler and the dilattente.

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December 6, 2022

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THE SIX SURPRISING SECRETS TO A HAPPY HOME

The formula for domestic bliss.

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October 10, 2022

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STATUS DECOR: HOW TO AVOID THESE TASTELESS TRENDS

Fads that give us the heebie-jeebies.

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May 16, 2022

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WHAT YOUR DINNER PARTY SAYS ABOUT YOU

Are you creative? Are you selfish?

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December 12, 2022

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CHRISTMAS DAY ETIQUETTE: HOW TO KEEP FRIENDS AND NOT ALIENATE FAMILY

Here is how you ought to behave and navigate gift-giving.

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What is good design? The stock answer is generally

What is good design? The stock answer is generally a combo of different qualities - what it does, what it looks like and so on. Whatever it is - it can’t be well designed if it doesn’t do its job well. Once we sought beauty in design but now we prize authenticity, individuality and an element of fun, too - such as the Los Angeles home of @markdsikes_interiors, pictured. What could be more playful than the lollipop look of topiary shrubs used en masse up steps, clustered pots and living green walls. Not only are they gorgeous, the spaces are useful and environmentally responsible. #terrace #garden #vines #vine #wisteria #housesndgarden #plants #patio #landscape #landscape_lovers #landscapedesign #design #homedesign #homedecor #greenery #green

Our goal is to take the stress out of shopping, de

Our goal is to take the stress out of shopping, decorating and living well - every day. Spending money can be empowering, and it’s gratifying when you’re spending your hard-earned cash on a deal that will bring joy for years to come. And if you get an amazing bargain on a design, well, that’s an even bigger thrill. So for the staples every home needs - don’t miss one of the best online furniture deals at the moment with up to 90% off @mcmhouse online at @lawsonsauctioneers. The sale is full of things that will last and make your life better. You can get a $1900 coffee table for $200. Or a set of six wishbone replica dining chairs, similar to the ones pictured, for $600 (were $2040). Some items are one-tenth if the original price. For comfort, durability and timeless simplicity in furniture, you won’t find designs of this quality anywhere else. Not at these hard-to-believe prices. There’s uber-chic armless sofas, the Joe sofa (a Sydney classic), white pure Italian linen armchairs, consoles, barstools, mirrors, cool lighting, and bamboo outdoor chairs like you see in the best beach clubs in Greece. The designer’s choice, so you know it’s good. Make the most of it: Visit www.lawsons.com.au now or Link to sale in Stories. Ends 7pm, Tuesday. @roseuniacke #sale #bargains #auction #furniture #design #interiordesign #interiors #decoration #livingrooms #diningroom #bargain #decor

There is power in calm. A well-designed pool, what

There is power in calm. A well-designed pool, whatever the size, can be restful, soothing and a sophisticated, serene water element in the landscape. It is more than a place to swim; consider how it will look in the landscape. A pool needs to be part of the whole plan, somewhere that’s much more about relaxation than activity - to draw people out of the house. Choose deck materials for practicality. Nestle it into lush foliage plants. When we are relaxed we are better able to assess possibilities and solve problems. @pugliaglam @calmdecoration #relax #plants #relaxtime #pool #design #landscape #trees #puglia #landsape_lovers #outdoors #country #outdoorliving #houseandgarden #weekend #homedesign

Today, the ability to mix and match styles effecti

Today, the ability to mix and match styles effectively has become a status symbol. It’s not enough to simply have money and expensive tastes, you have to know how to pull together pieces from different eras with a curator’s instinct such as designer @roseuniacke’s London residence, pictured. Buy antiques as sculpture. See it as building a collection. Antiques look wonderful in a contemporary setting. They can hold their own with modern designs. Opt for a mix of beautiful pieces rather than a single style. Whether it’s antiques or decorative accessories, you might like to check our latest House & Garden @lawsonsauctioneers online sale now, with 300 atmospheric items handpicked by us. From antique French sidetables and bookcases to 18th-century chairs, lavish consoles, chests, candelabras, farmhouse benches, partners desks, gilt mirrors, hall lanterns, pots, urns, plinths, jardinieres, vintage luggage, even our fave garden benches, to bring joy. Find our fave things that will only get more valuable over time (from 90s Ralph Lauren to bargain Regency and Georgian furniture, vintage Louis XV and XVI reproductions and opulent Baroque-era pieces). You may not need to knock walls down to update your pad. Throw in a hero antique item for vavoom effect, and the results can bedazzle. Shop sale now at www.lawsons.com.au - until Wednesday. Link in bio. Pic 1,2,3 + 8 @roseuniacke; Pic 5, 7, 9 + 10, Our pad featuring selected sale items. #antiques #vintage #collect #decoration #interiordesign #interiordesigner #auction #interiors #curator #sale #collection #design #decor #houseandgarden #homedesign

Crisp green is the new go-to neutral of 2023 for y

Crisp green is the new go-to neutral of 2023 for your home and here’s a beautiful book on how to incorporate it the right way. G: Forever Green by @casamota (@vendomepress) celebrates all green’s hues in nature, interiors, architecture and art, including @toryburch’s South Hampton garden, pictured. The weighty volume is proof there really is a shade for everyone - from emerald to sage, lime, olive, forest, pistachio, mint and jade. Softer shades in the country. Cleaner, crisper tones in town. Carlos Mota, an AD100 designer, shares his passion for the uplifting and versatile hue, with awe-inspiring homes designed by powerhouse names such as @markdsikes_interiors, @nickyphaslam @kellywearstler @alessandrabranca and Robert Couturier, to name a few. The current popularity of green can in part be explained by its link to the natural world and the optimism of growth. Green has positive connotations. It’s also easy to use - with the ability to set off most colours you put it with. A book you can’t put down. @casamota @casamotachic Publisher @vendomepress; Illustrations @titinapenzini @titinapenzini_illustrations. Pic 1 + 2: @toryburch South Hampton. Photo: @casamota; Pic 5, Bathroom at Milton Hall, Cambridgeshire, England; photo; @james_fennell; Pic 6. Christopher Burch residence, photo: @casamota. Pic 7, Kitchen photo; Aimee Mazzenga. #book #design #green #greenery #nature #design #booklover #homedecoration #homedesign #garden #houseandgarden #sage #olive #emerald #lime #mint #jade #tabledecor #tabletop

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What is good design? The stock answer is generally

What is good design? The stock answer is generally a combo of different qualities - what it does, what it looks like and so on. Whatever it is - it can’t be well designed if it doesn’t do its job well. Once we sought beauty in design but now we prize authenticity, individuality and an element of fun, too - such as the Los Angeles home of @markdsikes_interiors, pictured. What could be more playful than the lollipop look of topiary shrubs used en masse up steps, clustered pots and living green walls. Not only are they gorgeous, the spaces are useful and environmentally responsible. #terrace #garden #vines #vine #wisteria #housesndgarden #plants #patio #landscape #landscape_lovers #landscapedesign #design #homedesign #homedecor #greenery #green

Our goal is to take the stress out of shopping, de

Our goal is to take the stress out of shopping, decorating and living well - every day. Spending money can be empowering, and it’s gratifying when you’re spending your hard-earned cash on a deal that will bring joy for years to come. And if you get an amazing bargain on a design, well, that’s an even bigger thrill. So for the staples every home needs - don’t miss one of the best online furniture deals at the moment with up to 90% off @mcmhouse online at @lawsonsauctioneers. The sale is full of things that will last and make your life better. You can get a $1900 coffee table for $200. Or a set of six wishbone replica dining chairs, similar to the ones pictured, for $600 (were $2040). Some items are one-tenth if the original price. For comfort, durability and timeless simplicity in furniture, you won’t find designs of this quality anywhere else. Not at these hard-to-believe prices. There’s uber-chic armless sofas, the Joe sofa (a Sydney classic), white pure Italian linen armchairs, consoles, barstools, mirrors, cool lighting, and bamboo outdoor chairs like you see in the best beach clubs in Greece. The designer’s choice, so you know it’s good. Make the most of it: Visit www.lawsons.com.au now or Link to sale in Stories. Ends 7pm, Tuesday. @roseuniacke #sale #bargains #auction #furniture #design #interiordesign #interiors #decoration #livingrooms #diningroom #bargain #decor

There is power in calm. A well-designed pool, what

There is power in calm. A well-designed pool, whatever the size, can be restful, soothing and a sophisticated, serene water element in the landscape. It is more than a place to swim; consider how it will look in the landscape. A pool needs to be part of the whole plan, somewhere that’s much more about relaxation than activity - to draw people out of the house. Choose deck materials for practicality. Nestle it into lush foliage plants. When we are relaxed we are better able to assess possibilities and solve problems. @pugliaglam @calmdecoration #relax #plants #relaxtime #pool #design #landscape #trees #puglia #landsape_lovers #outdoors #country #outdoorliving #houseandgarden #weekend #homedesign

Today, the ability to mix and match styles effecti

Today, the ability to mix and match styles effectively has become a status symbol. It’s not enough to simply have money and expensive tastes, you have to know how to pull together pieces from different eras with a curator’s instinct such as designer @roseuniacke’s London residence, pictured. Buy antiques as sculpture. See it as building a collection. Antiques look wonderful in a contemporary setting. They can hold their own with modern designs. Opt for a mix of beautiful pieces rather than a single style. Whether it’s antiques or decorative accessories, you might like to check our latest House & Garden @lawsonsauctioneers online sale now, with 300 atmospheric items handpicked by us. From antique French sidetables and bookcases to 18th-century chairs, lavish consoles, chests, candelabras, farmhouse benches, partners desks, gilt mirrors, hall lanterns, pots, urns, plinths, jardinieres, vintage luggage, even our fave garden benches, to bring joy. Find our fave things that will only get more valuable over time (from 90s Ralph Lauren to bargain Regency and Georgian furniture, vintage Louis XV and XVI reproductions and opulent Baroque-era pieces). You may not need to knock walls down to update your pad. Throw in a hero antique item for vavoom effect, and the results can bedazzle. Shop sale now at www.lawsons.com.au - until Wednesday. Link in bio. Pic 1,2,3 + 8 @roseuniacke; Pic 5, 7, 9 + 10, Our pad featuring selected sale items. #antiques #vintage #collect #decoration #interiordesign #interiordesigner #auction #interiors #curator #sale #collection #design #decor #houseandgarden #homedesign

Crisp green is the new go-to neutral of 2023 for y

Crisp green is the new go-to neutral of 2023 for your home and here’s a beautiful book on how to incorporate it the right way. G: Forever Green by @casamota (@vendomepress) celebrates all green’s hues in nature, interiors, architecture and art, including @toryburch’s South Hampton garden, pictured. The weighty volume is proof there really is a shade for everyone - from emerald to sage, lime, olive, forest, pistachio, mint and jade. Softer shades in the country. Cleaner, crisper tones in town. Carlos Mota, an AD100 designer, shares his passion for the uplifting and versatile hue, with awe-inspiring homes designed by powerhouse names such as @markdsikes_interiors, @nickyphaslam @kellywearstler @alessandrabranca and Robert Couturier, to name a few. The current popularity of green can in part be explained by its link to the natural world and the optimism of growth. Green has positive connotations. It’s also easy to use - with the ability to set off most colours you put it with. A book you can’t put down. @casamota @casamotachic Publisher @vendomepress; Illustrations @titinapenzini @titinapenzini_illustrations. Pic 1 + 2: @toryburch South Hampton. Photo: @casamota; Pic 5, Bathroom at Milton Hall, Cambridgeshire, England; photo; @james_fennell; Pic 6. Christopher Burch residence, photo: @casamota. Pic 7, Kitchen photo; Aimee Mazzenga. #book #design #green #greenery #nature #design #booklover #homedecoration #homedesign #garden #houseandgarden #sage #olive #emerald #lime #mint #jade #tabledecor #tabletop

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