Need to choose tiles for your new bathroom or kitchen reno? If so, you won’t want to miss this – Vanessa Thompson, strategic designer at Beaumont Tiles, reports back on the hottest tile colours, finishes and formats…

5 Tile Trends We’re Loving for 2019 (11 photos)
5 Tile Trends We’re Loving for 2019 (11 photos)
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Architects and engineers participating in the 2030 Commitment program are making strides in reducing carbon in designs, according to a new report released today by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

2030 Commitment Firms See Progress in Carbon Reduction
2030 Commitment Firms See Progress in Carbon Reduction
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The Natural Stone Institute will be holding its awards ceremony for the 2018 Pinnacle Awards at The International Surface Event in Las Vegas 2019.

2018 Pinnacle Awards Ceremony Scheduled for TISE
2018 Pinnacle Awards Ceremony Scheduled for TISE
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Quartz surfacing continues to gain momentum in both residential and commercial design. Advances in technology are resulting in collections that mimic the aesthetic of a variety of natural stone varieties. In particular, the look of white marble continues to be all the rage.
The latest in quartz surfacing
The latest in quartz surfacing
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Masterplanned by Chrofi and McGregor Coxall, the redevelopment of Channel Nine’s former studios in Sydney into a residential complex has been recommended for approval.
Chrofi, McGregor Coxall-masterplanned redevelopment of former Channel Nine studios recommended for approval
Chrofi, McGregor Coxall-masterplanned redevelopment of former Channel Nine studios recommended for approval
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In a Q&A format, we talk to the designers – and examine the creative thinking – behind some of Houzz’s most loveable rooms.

Room of the Week: A Luxe Guest Bathroom With a Raised Bath (11 photos)
Room of the Week: A Luxe Guest Bathroom With a Raised Bath (11 photos)
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The demolition of a brutalist former court building in Sydney’s Glebe has been approved following a ruling in the New South Wales Land and Environment Court.
Court approves demolition of brutalist former children’s court in Sydney
Court approves demolition of brutalist former children’s court in Sydney
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When planning a new kitchen the layout is, of course, key to making the space work efficiently. But as well as the position of your working areas, there are a few more essential elements to think about. Take a look at this checklist to ensure you’ve ticked off the important features that are non-negotiable…

7 Essential Features for a Well-Designed Kitchen (8 photos)
7 Essential Features for a Well-Designed Kitchen (8 photos)
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This Parisian couple moved into a new apartment after their children flew the nest. To make sure they would end up with exactly the home they wanted, they reached out to interior designers before starting on their property hunt. They’d had a bad experience in the past when a designer didn’t supervise…

Paris Houzz Tour: A Light-Filled Loft With an Indoor Garden (27 photos)
Paris Houzz Tour: A Light-Filled Loft With an Indoor Garden (27 photos)
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The thorny little issue of stylistic differences is one we can all relate to: she likes to decorate surfaces with treasured keepsakes; her partner slanders it as ‘clutter’. He enjoys bookshelves brimming with his favourite tomes; his other half’s blood pressure spikes at the lack of free space. She goes…

Who’s the Boss? When Different Styles Clash at Home (13 photos)
Who’s the Boss? When Different Styles Clash at Home (13 photos)
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