Waterstruck Clinker Bricks: Traditional Craft, Made to Order
Most bricks made today are extruded — pushed through a die in a continuous ribbon and cut to…
Brick Slips: The Real Brick Look, Without the Weight
When people hear “brick slips,” they often picture a cheap imitation — a thin veneer that looks fine…
Blue Haven Pools — Smart Planning for a Perfect Pool
Sydney homeowners are rebuilding smarter — and the backyard is no longer being left to chance. As knockdown…
Elevating Coastal Living with a Modern Roof Transformation
Discover how an architectural design studio transformed a beachfront home in Mt Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand, using…
2025 Home Design Renovation of the Year Finalists
We visit the first three finalists in the Home Design Renovation of the Year Awards 2025
About Passive House
Certified Passive House residential or commercial buildings involve a set of very high-performance standards to achieve both thermal…
Hamptons Styling for your Living Room
As its name implies, we live in our living rooms. They are our “sit-back-and-relax” zones at the end of a long day, our “family meetings” boardroom.
A Relaxed Kitchen Rejuvenation
With its proximity to the ocean, the clients of this home wanted their new kitchen make-over to connect with their coastal lifestyle.
An escape to the country with a modern country kitchen
There’s something innately welcoming about a modern country kitchen, and this masterpiece by Catherine Sedgewick of Smith &…
Tropical Hamptons Style
If you’re dreaming of your next holiday but can’t find the time to get away, then bring your ideal tropical paradise to you.
Modern Hamptons Style
While not a traditional pairing, Modern and Hamptons have become a couple as a younger demographic embraces a minimalist and monochromatic atmosphere
Country Hamptons Style
Fortunately, the Hamptons style is not limited to the coastline, and one of these homes can look just as magnificent in a rural setting as it can beachside.
Coastal Hamptons Style
Perhaps the most recognisable and iconic of all, the coastal Hamptons style is more relaxed than its high-end traditional cousin.
Discover how the Hamptons style was popularised in Australia
Due to our enviable climate, Australia is no doubt a beach-loving nation, with many residents insistent on living an outdoor lifestyle.
A History of the Hamptons Region
Before we drift away dreaming of how to create our own Hamptons respite, let me share with you how and where the enviable style began.