The September 2019 bushfires in Australia have sparked a huge increase in global debates about climate change. Scientific concerns around rising levels of CO2 in the atmosphere and the fact that Australia’s temperature continues to...
In this myth-busting article from Payday Deals, we’re looking at interior design “rules” that seem to be forced upon us whenever we regenerate the home! The truth is, when self-professed design experts actually talk about...
While it’s not for everyone, industrial home decor is a timeless style that is resurfacing in Australia in recent years. Since the Industrial Revolution, the focus on simplicity and functionality became clear. Now, we’re turning...
With sky-high prices in Australia, it’s no wonder people rent for longer, with the average Australian waiting until they pass 33 years old to get on the property ladder. When it comes to furnishing a...
It’s easy to get lost in the mass of beautiful imagery in the leading app that is Instagram. Along with Pinterest, it’s one of the primary ways people in Australia and worldwide get their fix...
Just because your space is small, there’s no reason your interior design dreams can’t be big. When you’re enhancing an apartment or small house, you just need to get creative. Utilise modern furniture solutions to...
Give your home a fresh lease of life as we enter the new decade. 2020 is here with a bang and interior designers and stylish home owners across Australia are looking for ways to transform...
Melbourne’s annual White Night Festival is ravishing Melbourne over three consecutive nights from August 22nd to 24th 2019. Birrarung Marr will transfix its visitors with performance art showcases set to thrill the senses with artworks...
With Spring soon approaching, it’s time to get the t-shirts and shorts out from the depths of your closet. Often, winter not only leaves us paler but also sallow or dull looking. All skin tones...
We’ve all been there, you’ve seen an amazingly decorated café or living room strewn with thriving greenery that inspires you to turn your own home into a greenhouse. You go to Bunnings, spend a decent...
Velvet upholstered furniture has made an extraordinary comeback into the interior decorating scene. Revived and reimagined from the 1980s velvet upholstery is featured in some of the most reputable and beautifully styled interior design magazines...
Buying a coffee table seems easy enough – it’s a rather small piece of furniture in comparison to your couch or dining table. It has quite a niche use – some people may not even...
If you’ve just moved into your first studio apartment or looking to upgrade your bedroom to increase its functionality there are a multitude of clever, inexpensive and simple ways to maximise space and give the...
Ever wished you could bring brunch vibes to your bedroom? These days, cafes rely on more than just excellent food to keep customers coming back - it's about character and style. Top cafes are specifically...
Did your new barstools just arrive? Are you hopelessly jamming your thighs under your benchtop, or do you look two feet shorter than usual sitting far too low struggling to eat breakfast? Either way, here...
Your first (or not) sofa. It’s not particularly fun or easy and often a time-consuming process, whether you prefer to meander from store to store being badgered by hungry sales assistants or spend hours browsing...
We all have furniture stored, hidden or discarded because we’re just not too thrilled with its appearance anymore. Whether you got stuck with granny’s 50-year-old wooden tallboy, made an ‘inspired’ buy at the salvos or...
If you’re frantically trying to cover your couch in duct tape and hideous 70s vinyl to stop your cat from leaving scratch marks all over it, put the roll down and take a breath. You...
Renting is becoming an increasingly attractive housing option, with the 2016 census finding 30.9% of Australians rent – that’s about 16 million people choosing the freedom and opportunity that renting offers. Renting has remarkable advantages...
Feng Shui is a 3000-year-old ancient Chinese belief system of harmonising everyone to their surroundings. It understands that our environment is a reflection of our internal energy and teaches us how to balance energies in...
Moving into your new home is usually a stressful, time consuming and a costly exercise. We’ve all been there and it’s never something we look forward to. Most of you reading this have moved at...
