Editor's Pick
Room 606: Celebrating Modern Design
Having Danish heritage I have always had a keen interest in the world of Scandinavian design, where they believe ordinary objects should be beautiful, that design should enhance everyday life,… Read More.
Category: Interior spaces
Milan 2013: Best of New Lighting
The biennial Euroluce, International Lighting Exhibition at this year’s Salone del Mobile was responsible for producing many examples of beautiful new lighting. It seems to me that 2013 was the… Read More.
Category: Trends & Finds
The Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards
INTRODUCING THE FINALISTS … Celebrating and rewarding the breadth of talent within Australia’s interior design industry lies at the heart of these prestigious awards, now in their third year. This… Read More.
Category: What's On
Global Trend Forecasting with Amanda Talbot
Amanda Talbot has some serious design credentials: editor, design consultant and author, blogger – she’s the real deal when it comes to interiors, living and style. Over the years, Amanda… Read More.
Category: Trends & Finds
The Endless Possibility: Stools
Stools are one of the most versatile items for all interiors. Personally, I love to change things around all the time. But there only so many ways you can change… Read More.
Category: Trends & Finds
The Milan Home of Brian Atwood
Feast your eyes on this spectacular designer home – a Milan sanctuary owned by shoe and accessory designer Brian Atwood, styled and decorated by the inspired Nate Berkus. Personally my… Read More.
Category: Interior spaces
Milan 2013: Best of Emerging Talent
One of my favourite things about attending Milan Design Week (apart from the obvious general fabulousness of it all) is discovering new talent and spot future design stars in the… Read More.
Category: What's On
Milan 2013: Best of New Furniture II
Continuing on from Part I… 12// Secreto Coffee Table by Milan based studio Lorenz * Kaz for new brand Colé. Beautiful play of colours, shapes and proportions. 13// 45°/vetrina cabinet… Read More.
Category: What's On
Milan 2013: Best of New Furniture I
Giving you a succinct summary of the best furniture released at this year’s Salone del Mobile and Milan Design Week is a daunting task. An overwhelming amount of furniture and… Read More.
Category: What's On
Studio Toogood Designs
At first glance of Studio Toogood‘s portfolio, it is clear that there is an innovative and fearless creative force at the wheel. The driver is Faye Toogood, a London based… Read More.
Category: Interior spaces
Milan 2013: Spazio Rosanna Orlandi
Very few people in this world deserve the label of a true innovator. Rosanna Orlandi is definitely one of those people. Her eponymous Spazio, a former tie factory, has been… Read More.
Category: What's On
The Design X Factor
This week I’ve been thinking a lot about the what makes a room incredible – what makes it stand out, why does it make people stop and turn their heads?… Read More.
Category: How To
The Drexel Chair
Fresh off the boat from Paraguay, the exquisitely hand-crafted Drexel barstools and dining chairs have arrived at Coco Republic. Upholstered in soft South American leather with a crossed-stitch detail trim,… Read More.
Category: Trends & Finds
Objets Nomades: Louis Vuitton Pays Tribute
Louis Vuitton was originally founded in 1854 in Paris as a specialist leather trunk and travel bag producer. In tribute to this historical craft, last December the legendary fashion house… Read More.
Category: Trends & Finds
Sydney Gets It: Balmoral Boat Shed
There’s something about The Boathouse Palm Beach that just hits the spot. A casual, organised and well-priced eatery pitched beautifully on a pier between a boat hire shed and a… Read More.
Category: Interior spaces, What's On
Artist to Watch: Australia’s Ben Quilty
The art world has been abuzz this month, as young Australian artist Ben Quilty, exhibits his highly anticipated new body of work. Having returned from his stint as official Australian… Read More.
Category: What's On
Tabletop Glamour: Oscar de la Renta Home
A homewares collection with history – each unique piece significant in design and material – is exactly what Oscar de la Renta Home is all about. The exquisite range of… Read More.
Category: Trends & Finds
Cocktail Hour: The Perfect Home Bar
If you’ve tuned into the first few episodes of the new season of Mad Men recently, you’ll understand my latest obsession with timeless glassware, cocktail classics and late night entertaining… Read More.
Category: How To, Trends & Finds
Selling your Home: Making the Move
As a property stylist, my job is to get the most out of your home when it goes on the market – so over the years I’ve learned a thing… Read More.
Category: How To
The Romance of Cuba
From the moment I stepped off the plane and found myself trapped in slow moving airport queues, I realized there wasn’t much point in doing things quickly in Cuba. That… Read More.
Category: Trends & Finds
Eastern Influence: Hotel PuLi, Shanghai
A week back, I was traveling throughout Asia and had the obligatory stop over in Shanghai. I always look forward to this part of the trip, as a stay at… Read More.
Category: Interior spaces
Punchy Colour: An Artist’s Home
Artist and former band member of Sneaky Sound System, Daimon Downey, inspires me on so many levels – his style, his music, his art and now his home! I always… Read More.
Category: Places & Faces
Room within a Room: The Book Nook
Now that the days are getting shorter and the mornings are crisp, there’s nothing more comforting than snuggling up in your favourite spot, with a good book and a cup… Read More.
Category: Interior spaces, Trends & Finds
Making a Come Back: Faux Bois
Faux Bois (French for false wood) is making a come back, appearing in fabrics, ceramics, wallpaper and furniture. Oly San Francisco does Faux Bois perfectly, mixing up different colours and… Read More.
Category: Trends & Finds
Print on Print: Orla Keily’s Colourful Home
Irish fashion designer Orla Kiely is famed for her iconic and covetable prints. You’re certain to recognize them as they’ve been reproduced for everything from stationary to high-end fashion and… Read More.
Category: Interior spaces
