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Manufacturers design standard wardrobes and flat-pack systems around average spaces and average needs. Most bedrooms, however, aren’t average.

A waterfall benchtop is one of the most visually striking features you can add to a kitchen right now. It’s also one of the most commonly requested by Australian homeowners planning a renovation.

Choosing colours for your kitchen is one of the most personal decisions in a renovation. It’s also one of the most lasting. Unlike a bedroom wall, kitchen cabinetry stays in place for a long time.

Open plan kitchens are the most popular layout choice in Australian homes. And it’s easy to understand why. When the kitchen connects directly to the living and dining areas, the whole family can share the same space.

Cabinet handles and hardware are easy to overlook in a kitchen renovation. There are bigger decisions to make first. But handles are the one thing you touch every single day. And they have a significant influence on how the kitchen looks and feels in use. Getting the hardware right separates a considered design from one

Your kitchen splashback does two important jobs. It protects the wall behind your cooktop and sink from heat, moisture, and cooking splatter. It’s also one of the most visible design elements in the room. Get it right, and it ties the whole kitchen together. Get it wrong, and it’s one of the first things you’ll

A kitchen island is one of the most requested features in any kitchen renovation, and it’s easy to see why. Done well, it adds prep space, storage, seating, and a natural gathering point for the family. Done poorly, it makes the kitchen harder to move around in and frustrating to use every day. Getting an

One of the first real decisions in any kitchen renovation is what finish to use on your cabinetry. Two-pac and laminate are the two most popular options in Australian kitchens. Each has genuine advantages, depending on your budget, lifestyle, and the result you’re after. If you’ve been researching this and finding the answers more confusing

Bathroom renovations rarely go exactly to plan, and one of the most common sticking points is finding a vanity that actually fits the space. Off-the-shelf options come in standard sizes, and if your bathroom doesn’t match those dimensions, you’re either looking at an awkward gap, a vanity that crowds the room, or a costly workaround.

Laundries are arguably the most used room in any family home, yet they’re often the last space homeowners think about when planning a renovation. If yours is cramped, cluttered, or just plain uninspiring, you’re in good company. Thoughtful laundry design can completely change how that room feels to use every single day. At Designer Living