Our reno project started with a spare block, overgrown with trees, a hidden gem that had so much soul and meaning underneath it all. We were both so attached to everything on this block because it belonged to Tess’s grandparents and she has so many childhood memories here.

There is a very good reason that ‘French girl style’ is endlessly debated, celebrated, and re-created. It’s an aesthetic that endures the ferocious fashion trend cycle and keeps us non-French wishing we could pull it off with such seeming ease.

Rugs are one of the simplest ways to retrofit an anchoring element to a space, with outdoor rugs featuring forms, materials, colours and patterns.

It sounds good on paper, but the expansion of the home included styles and trends from conflicting decades and was a big mishmash.

Freshen up your home with tips from stylist and Carpet Court ambassador Heather Nette King written for Home Beautiful.

The lure of a life bucolic is something that I suspect enchants all of us at some stage. Surely even the most die-hard urbanites and city-slickers must occasionally hanker for the quiet calm of the country, or to view a field of wildflowers instead of street signs?

Those first warm winds from the north - often carrying a hint of new-season Jasmine flower scent - are just so evocative.

Jamie Durie is creating a sustainable dream home on Sydney’s northern beaches, featuring innovative design and eco-friendly products.

Add style and warmth to your rental home without making permanent changes using Darren’s tips and advice.