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Fashioning a home interior or living space is an art, so you may need a helping hand with decorating rooms, designing interiors, choosing furniture and deciding on colours and furnishings. We offer secrets and tips for happy home interior design for houses and apartments, large and small.

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  1. Fireplace pellet stoves are green heating machines

    Pellet heaters, also known as fireplace pellet stoves, are gaining popularity in Australia - but how do you know which type is best for your home? Here's a comparative review of some of the most well-known pellet stoves to help you decide.

  2. Blue paint colours are bold and beautiful

    Blue is a great colour choice for a beachside home, drawing inspiration from the sea and wide open sky. But used as an accent colour, blue paint can also provide a stylish twist to urban interiors too.

  3. Wireless home theatre systems: Panasonic and LG

    When it comes to wireless home theatre systems, you'll find that some are more wireless than others. To make your decision easier, we compare popular systems from Panasonic and LG.

  4. Choosing living room colours that work

    Never underestimate what a good choice of living room colours can do for your wellbeing. Choosing colours can be a challenge, but you can start small and build to create something really personal.

  5. Painting faux finishes for decorative homes

    Faux wall finishes can be created with paint or plaster and add a decorative touch to your walls. Faux finishing can give dreary walls or furniture a real pick-me-up, and the good news is you can do it yourself!

  6. Famous Australian architects

    Meet three of Australia's most significant architects – Roy Grounds, Harry Seidler and Glenn Murcutt. These three famous Australian architects express a modernist aesthetic in their own individual ways.

  7. Affordable living room furniture for bargain hunters

    It's not hard in this day and age to find affordable living-room furniture to suit any taste and budget. There's a wide range of affordable furniture options, from do-it-yourself assembly to living-room sets and packages.

  8. Enhance space in your small apartment design

    A pint sized studio apartment needn't cramp your style. if you need help with interior design in your slightly (or very) small apartment, take heed of these teeny tiny tips.

  9. Buy a bed that's right for you

    Choosing a bed can be a daunting - but eventually rewarding - task. Make sure you consider your bed options before you buy a bed so you choose where you snooze, wisely.

  10. Parquetry floors are beautiful and tough

    Parquetry floors will give you years of hard-wearing service while always looking great. Parquet may be pricier than other timber floors, but they provide a stunning floor covering that will defy the ages.