Home Ideas

Into a new century

Kieran Oakley — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:05:38 +0000

Renovating an interesting, solidly structured old house seemed a good move for Melbourne couple Stephen and Tanya. Clearly, the Mendals’ quest for an abode to suit their family’s lifestyle in a new century was extremely successful but the experience proved to be a steep learning curve – to say the least. The ultramodern look of this stunning family home entirely belies its age and origins.

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Modern with soul

Kieran Oakley — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:20:32 +0000

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Modern with soul

This architect-designed contemporary home in Hampton, Victoria, is as warm and friendly as the family who lives here. Colleen and Andrew are owners of wholesale furniture and homewares company Satara, but more than that they’re involved parents of two young sons and a daughter who was a Junior Masterchef finalist.

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Win an EcoSmart Solar Heat Pump, valued at up to $4,500

Kieran Oakley — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:14:23 +0000

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Save a bundle on your hot water bills with an EcoSmart Solar Heat Pump! Helping to save money, energy and the environment, the heat pump offers the benefits of solar energy without panels on the roof. It effortlessly captures latent heat energy in the air and transfers it to heat the water, and has the potential to slash the average household’s hot water costs by up to 60 per cent*.

Thanks to EcoSmart Solar, Australia’s largest locally-owned solar hot water company, we are giving one lucky homeowner the opportunity to win an EcoSmart Solar Heat Pump with installation, valued at $4500.

To enter, tell us in 25 words or less what your best energy-saving tip is.

Vol: 11 No. 10

Kieran Oakley — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:23:01 +0000

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Love the way you live; real homes, clever ideas; set up a nursery

This issue of Home Ideas is full of fabulous ways to decorate your home. There's a guide to hanging artwork, choosing the latest lighting, starting a nursery, creating a home cinema, plus lots more!

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Back to the future

Kieran Oakley — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:57:13 +0000

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Back to the future

Thanks to some hard work, Ellen and Tim Luck have brought their 1930s cottage into the 21st century with a modern makeover that was designed for contemporary family living.

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Not just a pretty place

Kieran Oakley — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:01:22 +0000

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Not just a pretty place

The Rugless family home is more than a well-designed, comfortable abode. It also serves admirably as a superb setting for the products of its owners’ business venture – an excitingly new and extremely elegant range of modern furniture.

Nicole and Mark have lived around Coogee Beach in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs ever since they got married. “That’s 25 years ago now,” laughs Nicole – and they don’t plan on leaving any time soon. Clearly, they believe when you’re on to something good, stick with it!

THIS IS IT!

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Vol: 7 No: 9

Kieran Oakley — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:03:45 +0000

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Enjoy the magic of autumn; buying carpets and rugs; bedrooms for kids

This issue is packed with clever home ideas, including expert tips on buying rugs; creating a home office; inspiring bedrooms for kids; renovator's notebook, plus lots more!

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Flying high

Kieran Oakley — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:21:24 +0000

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Flying high

When competitive kite surfer Christelle and her family were looking for a home in Sydney, a quiet location was a top priority. She quickly spotted the potential in a secluded 30-year-old property that backed onto a golf course.

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Wonder walls

Kieran Oakley — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:47:40 +0000

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Wonder walls

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The Wonder of Light

Kieran Oakley — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:53:37 +0000

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The Wonder of Light

Drawn to the flickering glow of a lightbulb, Volker Haug is a man spellbound. Based in Melbourne, the designer creates ingenious lighting products, ranging from pendants and table designs to wall fixtures and exclusive custom pieces, in his signature style of industrial meets minimal with an injection of humour.

By Danielle Hanrahan

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