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A beautiful backyard is one of the easiest things to forget in the early stages of a build. But it’s one of the hardest things to ignore once it becomes your home! Recently, we spoke with Ascher Smith, Perth’s leading exterior landscape designer & stylist. Keep reading to find out her insider tips on planning […]

As we delve deeper into drought season, this spring might be the perfect chance to re-evaluate your garden design. This month’s featured DIY idea outlines some genius ways to lower maintenance and future-proof your outdoor area by investing in a drought tolerant garden!

With more than thirty years’ experience in the banking and financial services sectors, Pete Boehm is a chartered accountant with an extensive knowledge and understanding of Australia’s consumer finance, home loan and property sectors.

Shane Black, of Pearl Financial Group, is a qualified financial planner and Gen Y wealth specialist, dedicated to educating Gen Y on how to tackle the unique obstacles that they face in today’s challenging market. We were lucky enough to pick his brain on Gen Y’s boost into the property market, and how new builds […]

Small spaces can still have a big impact! Explore how you can DIY a courtyard makeover for Spring with these simple yet striking DIY ideas.

Undertake a fixer-upper or start with a fresh slate? We speak to Michael Sloan, co-founder and Director of The Successful Investor, about the ultimate financial decision; new builds vs renovations! 

Do you prefer the lightness of neutral tones, or the lush depths of tropical greens? Discover the palette that speaks to your soul as we deep-dive into the Dulux Colour Forecast 2020.

As our population increases in Australia, so does the amount of medium-density housing to deliver on the growing demand for Australian residences. Investing in acoustic fencing provides many benefits for those within medium-density homes, such as adding value to your property. 

And Three Birds Renovations House 10 has finally dropped, with this project showcasing a number of ‘firsts’; their first ever new build, their first ever collab with a guest Bird…and their first ever project using ModularWalls!

You’ve been asking; ModularWalls has been listening. After a remarkable increase in demand, we are proud to unveil our second official showroom in Australia, located at The Build & Design Centre in South Brisbane, QLD!

Each year, the landscape of the DesignBUILD expo evolves and – amidst the hectic bustle – offers valuable, new lessons. After three massive days, here were our top three takeaways from DesignBUILD 2019.

Kate Sparks of Kate Sparks Design (formerly Little Dwellings), and her husband have been chipping away on their ambitious backyard renovation. Now, Kate is ready to reveal their stunning outdoor area; and we can barely believe what they created with our DIY retaining walls! 

The movement back to earthy textures and lush greens have made foliage more important than ever. When you’re looking to add a bit of life to your space with a feature wall, look no further than the stunning combination of inspired climbing plants and the humble but powerful trellis wire!

Building your own outdoor kitchen opens you up to an entire world of DIY ideas! This project can be as simple as a BBQ corner, to as grand as a sprawling open-air cusina with four different cooking zones, a bar, a sunken dining room and a veggie patch to the side. So without further ado, […]

This year, rattan outdoor furniture has gone back to its intricate roots. Usually seen as simple woven sheeting, this design trend has taken a step back in time and embraced the more detailed weaving designs that cane furniture can offer.

Design trends of late have focused intently on supporting comfortable and connected indoor outdoor lifestyles. Following the theme of extending indoor comforts out into your backyard, outdoor bar carts are fast becoming a staple item for outdoor entertaining and living areas.