Last month, industrial design and fabrication studio Nicole Lawrence Studio won the Emerging Designer Award, sponsored by Phoenix, at The Design Files (TDF) Design Awards. Here, we chat to Nicole about how she got started in design and some of her favourite production techniques.

As part of Phoenix Tapware’s interview series with key designers, architects, builders and plumbers, we take five minutes with Maria Danos, founder of the eponymously named Maria Danos Architecture, to chat about her career, inspiration and current design trends.

As the undisputed heart of the home, the kitchen is one of the most important spaces we utilise. And yet, when embarking on a renovation or a new build, there a number of mistakes that are commonly made, which can dramatically affect the way we use and enjoy the kitchen. We’ve compiled seven of these mistakes with advice on how to avoid them.

Characterised by exposed brick walls and pipes, an abundance of stainless steel and reclaimed wood surfaces, industrial style kitchens are chic, contemporary and make a real design statement.

Designing and building a new bathroom isn’t a cheap endeavour, so it’s important that the final space delivers all the functionality you’ll need. While that opulent, freestanding tub or statement mirror might seem like a necessity, it’s important to keep your expectations realistic. To help you, we’ve put together the seven most common bathroom design mistakes and how to avoid them.

The alluring pull of sun, sand and surf means that around 80% of Australians are now living on the coast. But living in a beautiful coastal location can mean that your home has to deal with some extreme conditions. Here’s 5 things you need to consider when designing your home.

Pulling off the perfect monochrome space often comes down to three things: texture, pattern, and the injection of natural surfaces through the use of indoor greenery and timber. Follow our tips to mastering a monochrome kitchen or bathroom design.

The powder room may traditionally be small in size, but it’s a room that can have one of the biggest impacts when it comes to creating a beautiful space for your guests.

With the average cost of a bathroom renovation in Australia now around $19,500, it’s definitely one of the pricier rooms in the home to update. But you can still create your dream bathroom on a smaller budget – here’s how…