Front Porch Properties: The perfect blend of modern conveniences and timeless charm
From her earliest memories sketching floor plans and dreaming up spaces that existed solely in her imagination, Rachael Turner has always had a passion for building.
Emma Blomfield’s Sydney apartment renovation perfectly balances modern practicalities with a stylistic nod to the building’s 1930s heritage
Emma Blomfield, Director and Principal Designer at Emma Blomfield Studio, is a firm believer in practicality without compromising on style. Her latest personal renovation project is a true testament to this approach, with Phoenix welcomed on the journey to help make it happen.
Sarah Waller on designing the home that epitomises her timeless design aesthetic.
Multi-award-winning architect and creative-force, Sarah Waller, turned her dream of designing and building her own home into reality this year. And now, her latest personal project BLACKWOOD DOONAN, has become the ultimate showcase of her architectural vision.
Home stylist, renovator and colour enthusiast, Rhiannon Smyth, shares her latest bathroom renovation journey.
Talented home stylist, renovator and colour enthusiast, Rhiannon Smyth, has just completed the second of two bathroom renovations in her gorgeous Melbourne home. Having loved homewares and interiors since she was a child, Rhiannon tells us her secrets to a successful reno and how she stays true to her personal style.
Transforming Spaces: The Inglewood Project and its Renovation Journey from the Tired 80s to a Luxury, Modern Bathroom Retreat
Renovating a bathroom, kitchen or laundry can be an overwhelming prospect. But for some, there’s nothing more satisfying. To better understand the processes that make for a seamless renovation journey and outcome, we spoke to Kelly Donougher, Director, and Designer at 13 Interiors. With more than 300 interior transformations under her belt, Kelly tells us about her latest client renovation project, the reasons she selected certain laundry and bathroom taps, and why renovating your bathroom with a design studio on board is incredibly beneficial.
A bespoke crafted home brings the outside, indoors.
Sunhill Project is an exemplary case of flow and connectivity, bringing the outside landscape features, inside. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow natural light and greenery to permeate the space and contribute to the sense of calm that is felt on entering the home.
A classic restoration with modern sensibility – The Kingswood Bungalow by Taylored Construction
A home that was small, dark and cramped, in the Adelaide suburb of Kingswood, is transformed into an abode filled with light and space for a family to relax, work and entertain in contemporary style.
The biggest kitchen trends of 2022
As we welcome a brand-new year, Phoenix takes a look ahead at the trends we can expect to see in kitchen design to make sure you’re inspired and ready for 2022!
Fusing 5-star hospitality into the fitness industry – AF Training Studios
When it comes to luxury spaces, the gym isn’t the first place that springs to mind, but Lisa Faithfull, owner of LA Faithfull Designs, has created a workout space on Melbourne’s Collins Street that takes you on a sleek, dark and sophisticated journey.
Designing industrial femininity: Plumbers Workshop
The final chapter in Sydney’s Breakfast Point development, Plumbers Workshop is a collection of 14 apartments, crafted to revere the building’s enduring heritage and unique industrial style with a feminine slant.