Design & Materials

A home in blue.

From glazed bathroom tiles to a kitchen worth gathering in. Explore twelve rooms and the details that connect them.

Should you tile a bathroom to the ceiling?

Compare full-height and partial tiling across cost, waterproofing, maintenance and design.

Matte or gloss? Test the product, not the label

Compare reflection, fingerprints, cleaning and construction using the exact cabinet samples—not a generic finish name.

Kitchen islands that work: test the layout first

Laundry cupboard or separate room: which works better?

What is a scullery—and does your kitchen need one?

How to plan a laundry that also works as a mudroom

Bathroom mirror cabinets: test the wall, storage and light

Laundry Bench Height and Depth: What Actually Works

Smart kitchen appliances in Australia: what is worth paying for?

How Much Storage Do You Really Need in a Kitchen?

How to improve natural light without creating heat and glare

Can you convert a laundry into a second bathroom?

Is a butler’s pantry worth the space and cost?

Should your kitchen have a walk-in pantry?

Wet wall panels or tiles? Compare the complete system

Kitchen design options that should still work in five years

Renovating an Art Deco kitchen: keep the rules, not a costume

Bathroom design options that should outlast the trend cycle

8 Kitchen Showrooms in Melbourne Worth Visiting in 2026

Flat-pack or custom joinery: what are you really comparing?

Small Kitchen Remodel Options That Make Better Use of Space

Kitchen colours that last: build the palette in the room

Small Ensuite Renovation Options and Layouts That Work

Renovating a St Kilda home: start with the property, not the trend

Sustainable renovation: reduce waste before buying green products