Kylie Jackes

Ever since writer and stylist Kylie Jackes got a Holly Hobby quilt cover at age 6 she’s been obsessed with interiors. For the past 10 years she’s enjoyed writing about beautiful spaces and the people who call them home. When she’s not styling other people’s places, she loves acquiring plants to fill every corner of her beach house.

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How to choose the correct sink and tapware for your kitchen

Basin shopping draining you? here’s everything you need to know about the kitchen sink and the tapware to go with it

Potter in a studio shaping clay, surrounded by bowls and pottery on shelves, with brushes and tools on the table.

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Creative collection: Meet Susan Simonini who crafts clay into beautiful tableware

After a decade as a fine artist, Susan Simonini discovers her true passion is sinking her hands into clay

Man in a blue shirt sitting in front of a rustic, weathered wooden background.

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Home decor: Timeless timber appeal

The natural appeal of timber and its unique nuances inspire the handcrafted approach of furniture designer and maker Nick Bailey

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Weaving magic: Handmade textural treasures for your home

Designer Clare Collyer of Zillpa weaves a little magic turning lengths of rope into beautiful, textural homewares

Stylish living room with brown leather sofa, abstract art, glass coffee table, black chairs, and large houseplant.

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Bespoke beauty: Home renovation

Creating a home imbued with individual touches paved a new path for an industrious Sunshine Coast couple

Contemporary furniture showroom with wooden chairs, colorful stools, and artwork on the walls. Woman walking through.

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Take a look at these handcrafted timber pieces by Green Cathedral

Functionality, simple forms and a touch of mid-century style inspire the creative duo behind furniture company Green Cathedral

Cozy armchair with geometric pillow and side table with mug and candle, set by a window with green plants outside.

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How to achieve home harmony in three steps

Home is where the heart is, and with a few clever styling tricks it can be a true haven, too

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Five tips for an organised and functional space

These clever out-of-the-box storage ideas will help you restore order in the most stylish ways possible

Modern bathroom with freestanding tub, vessel sink on wood counter, gray towels, and plant decor.

Bathroom Renovations

4 luxurious yet simple bathroom styles to inspire your renovation

Unleash your inner stylist on the oft-forgotten bathroom with scene-setting finishing touches

Modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, wooden coffee table, and dining area in the background.

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Home renovation: From tired and falling down to coastal dream

Keeping the shell of the house intact, this 4-bedroom house was gutted and redesigned to be a beachside oasis.

Blue house with white accents, gabled roof, front porch, garden, and white picket fence under a clear sky.

Outdoor Front Garden Ideas

First Impressions: Create a beautiful front garden

Give your home street cred with our round-up of expert tips

Person sketching abstract colors in a notebook with a pastel.

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Style Insight: Hannah Fox and the Art of Colour

A love of the Australian bush is brought to life with paint

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Style your bathroom beautiful

Unleash your inner stylist on the oft-forgotten bathroom with scene-setting finishing touches

Bright living room with a beige sofa, colorful cushions, leather chair, and large window with garden view.

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Old meets new in this stunning Brisbane home

A clever renovation combines the new with the old to reinstate the original charm of a classic Queenslander

A lush garden with purple, red, and green foliage, featuring a large terracotta pot and a lantern.

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Outdoor wonders: A fairy tale garden in Queensland

Sprawling country charm defines this characterful garden, filled with beautiful plantings

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Garden insights: A suburban oasis

A dull space is brought to life with colour, fragrance and delicious produce

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Explore this stylish Queensland home

Wonderful light-filled interiors and quirky collectables combine to create a characterful home

Luxurious bedroom with a large bathtub, colorful bedspread, and ocean view through glass doors.

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A Sunshine Coast beach house with five-star resort feel

A newly designed home ticks all the boxes for coastal living amid year-round sunshine

Outdoor patio with a dining table, metal chairs, accent pillows, hanging lanterns, and large potted plants.

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Sunny disposition: A recent extension brightens up this family home

This Sunshine Coast home is full of fabulous spots for entertaining family and friends

Modern open-plan living area with large windows, wooden dining table, wire chairs, and a colorful artwork above the fireplace.

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High altitude: A look inside artist Stefan Dunlop’s home

Built with his own hands, the artist's family home in the Sunshine Coast hinterland takes handmade style to new heights

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Made with love: A Sydney stylist’s beach chic home

Filled with handcrafted personal style, this seaside cottage is a reflection of the family who call it home.

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Before & after: A sunshine coast home

One couple saw past a lurid colour scheme to create a charming home