Home Design

uncover the secrets of lift-slide sliding doors

With the weather warming up in the southern states, we look forward to outdoor entertaining. Alfresco dining is especially popular in the summer months and to delineate the space between indoors and outdoors, wide opening doors are on the wish-list for many homeowners. Great outdoor spaces that are visible through glass give the feeling of increased living space. Sophisticated lift-slide doors are the perfect fit. Lift-slide sliding doors lift up first – as the name implies - before you slide them wide open. This feature allows the doors to seal perfectly when closed, providing the highest energy efficiency and security. Double layers of seals ensure these doors are airtight and draft free, improving comfort and sound protection, and decreasing energy bills. A turn of the handle is all that is needed…

ed’s letter

Welcome to another fantastic issue of Home Design. I’m really pumped to be back from maternity leave and immersing myself in the wonderful world of homes and interior decoration again. It’s such an exciting and dynamic industry to be a part of. If you are reading this, I’m sure you agree. I know that because of COVID, many of us have had to put our travel plans on hold. It’s disappointing, but I like to think of it as something to look forward to that is going to be even more special when we are able to do it again. This issue we visit three outstanding houses from abroad that will hopefully quench your international thirst for the time being. Love a good freebie? Who doesn’t! This issue, you have the chance…

design society

BASIC TWELVE PENDANT LIGHT BY PLATO DESIGN Get ready to unleash your own creativity with a modular pendant lamp that lets you choose the configuration. It is composed of one to five geometric elements with three magnetised sides, so you can choose the shape and position of the lights to provide additional light to certain spaces or attach two or more lamps together. Each side is made of ultra-thin concrete or solid wood pieces that offer depth of texture while also being versatile and lightweight. These customisable lamps bridge the gap between bespoke and ready-made for a unique set-up where you have the final say. platodesign.it BODICE ROCKER BY SPLINTER WORKS Splinter Works is almost synonymous with unusual, attention-grabbing and highly luxurious furniture pieces. The Bodice Rocker is no exception. Stood upright, this…

primal instincts

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book club

THREE BIRDS RENOVATIONS ERIN CAYLESS, BONNIE HINDMARSH & LANA TAYLOR MURDOCH BOOKS | $39.99 What makes Three Birds Renovations so appealing is the genuine joy and easy-going, accessible style that radiates from the pages. From the three besties beginning as rookie renovators in 2014 to flipping a multitude of homes and running their own reno school, these three busy mums have poured their experiences and learnings into this easy-read book. Nine chapters journey through nine home renovations, where each room is explored through the helpful lessons and nuggets of wisdom picked up over the years. Before and after photos will let you dream big about the possibilities for your own dream home (or house-flipping adventure). SIMPLY LIVING WELL JULIA WATKINS HARDIE GRANT PUBLISHING | $34.99 Simply Living Well is just that — a guide to making a…