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Oct 9, 2024 | 
homestolove.com.au | Lisa Easey
Perched on top of a small hill, Peppercorn House rises majestically over the quaint Hepburn Shire, on Dja Dja Wurrung land in central Victoria. With its elegant gables, meandering paths and striking tower, it’s no surprise that interior designer Fiona Davis and her husband, Chris, a chemical engineer, were instantly captivated by the home’s charm. Except, they had never set foot on the property when they purchased it in 2020. “We bought it online, basically,” Fiona explains.
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Sep 13, 2024 | 
homestolove.com.au | Lisa Easey
Set among two hectares of lush pasture that once housed an old dairy, Rachelle Ashmore’s farmhouse, with its weatherboard cladding, rustic tin roof and tall spire, looks like it’s been there forever. However, the home is little more than 10 years old. Building it from scratch was never part of the plan, though, says Rachelle. “In 2007, we decided we’d had enough of suburbia and started looking for land, preferably with an old cottage to work on.
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Sep 8, 2024 | 
homebeautiful.com.au | Lisa Easey
Bathrooms, and showers in particular, are all about duality. They serve as retreats for relaxation, but are also highly functional spaces that are put through their daily paces. As such, storage is an essential part of bathroom design, not only for practicality but as a stylish feature. Wall niches and ledges can have a dramatic impact, offering a neat cubbyhole to store shower products and serving as an artful shelf to showcase beautiful tiles and marble – the centrepiece of your wet zone.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
homebeautiful.com.au | Kylie Jackes |Lisa Easey
A dated property is transformed into a forever home. Asides When Emma and David purchased their Gold Coast home sight unseen in 2015, it took a leap of faith. “We were living in Melbourne at the time and looking for a new base where we’d raise a family,” says Emma.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
homebeautiful.com.au | Lisa Easey
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Aug 5, 2024 | 
homebeautiful.com.au | Lisa Easey
Welcome the warmer seasons with fresh decor. Asides Spring is just around the corner, and as it’s the season for new beginnings, it’s the perfect time to give your home a little refresh.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
homebeautiful.com.au | Lisa Easey
No more bad hair days. Asides Anyone who’s owned a Husky or a Maine Coon knows the constant struggle with pet hair. From sofas and carpets to clothing and beyond, pet hair gets everywhere, triggering allergies and even creating unwanted odours.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
homestolove.com.au | Lisa Easey
A good traveller has no fixed plans – or so the saying goes. But for Jason Mowen, travel writer, blogger and tour guide, returning home is all part of the adventure. “Sometimes people come to the house for the first time and tell me they feel like they are somewhere else,” he says. Home for Jason, 52, is the charming town of Murrurundi in the NSW Upper Hunter region, about an hour’s drive south of Tamworth.
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
homebeautiful.com.au | Lisa Easey
White colour schemes are the go-to option for bathrooms, and it’s easy to see why. Versatile and timeless, white exudes classic style, especially in powder rooms where space is limited. However, when done right, colour can transcend trends to infuse a space with personality and flair. To prove it, we explore four stunning KWD bathrooms for inspiration. From wonderfully wild pink palettes to moody forest hues, here are some stylish bathroom looks that beautifully embrace colour.
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
homebeautiful.com.au | Livia Gamble |Lisa Easey
As the temperature drops, the last thing you want is to slip into a chilly bed, but the biggest challenge of heating your home is often the cost. According to Energy Australia, an electric blanket is the cheapest way to keep warm at night. “If you’re reluctant to run up your power bill with a heater, you can still escape the chill simply by using an electric blanket,” Energy Australia says.
