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A Gllimpse Into The Future

The fusion of natural elements, innovative technology, and nostalgic revival will create spaces that are not only beautiful but also forward-thinking, functional, and environmentally conscious. Whether in our homes, offices, or digital spaces, 2025 promises to bring design that enhances the quality of life and aligns with a more sustainable, connected future.

Spring Refresh

Spring is all about embracing the beauty and energy of the new season. Whether it’s adding vibrant new pillows, refreshing your home with floral scents, or introducing natural elements like plants and flowers, there are endless ways to bring the magic of spring indoors.

How to Really Impress Dad this Father's Day

Ballina Homemaker is more than just a shopping hub; it's a curated experience that brings together an array of retailers, each offering something unique. From furniture to the latest in tech and appliances, you will find something for every type of dad. Let’s dive into some ideas that will make it an extra special Father’s Day.

Top Tips for Styling a Rental Property

Styling a rental property doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With a bit of creativity, resourcefulness, and a focus on temporary solutions, you can transform your rental into a stylish and personalised sanctuary.

The Best Gifts for Mother’s Day

In a world where time seems to fly by faster than ever, Mother’s Day serves as a poignant reminder to slow down and savour the moments we have with our loved ones. It’s a time to reflect on the countless ways our mothers have shaped our lives and to express our appreciation for the invaluable role they play.

Streamline Your Space

In a world filled with distractions and excess, finding solace in a clutter-free home is more than just a trend — it’s a necessity for mental clarity and overall well-being. But decluttering isn’t always easy. Sometimes, we need the right tools and furniture to help us organise and streamline our living spaces effectively.

Autumn Refresh

Giving your home an autumn refresh doesn’t have to be expensive or daunting. Simple touches, like changing up your colour palette and adding rich textures and autumnal scents, can make a big difference.

Colour Your World

Colour Your World and breathe new life into your home. From vibrant accent pieces to soothing hues for relaxation, discover endless possibilities to express your personal style.

Furniture Trends for 2024

In 2024, furniture trends are an exciting blend of sustainability, innovation, and personalisation, catering to diverse tastes while embracing the values of conscious consumption and individual expression.

The Ultimate 2023 Gift Guide

Discover the Joy of Giving with the Ultimate 2023 Gift Guide for stress-free holiday shopping. From the latest in tech gadgets to stylish furniture and BBQ essentials, explore a diverse range of thoughtful gifts for everyone.

Coastal Interior Design

Discover the ultimate guide to coastal interior design and how you can embrace the Summer vibes regardless of your location or the time of year.

Styling on a Budget

Get ready to unleash your inner design maven without emptying your wallet! It’s time to dive into the world of budget-friendly home decorating that promises to add a hefty dose of style and pizzazz to your living spaces.

The Power of Accessories

Your living space is a canvas waiting to be transformed into a masterpiece. Just as accessories can elevate an outfit from ordinary to extraordinary, the right decor elements can breathe life into your home and reflect your unique personality.

Spring is Calling 💐

As the cold winter days start to give way to warmer temperatures and blooming flowers, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about your home’s interior design to reflect the freshness and vitality of spring.

Bringing the Outdoors In

Explore ideas for choosing natural materials, nature-inspired colours, and bringing the outdoors inside with art and accessories.

A Warm Welcome to Winter

Winter is officially here, making it the perfect opportunity to bring warmth into your home with some simple interior updates for the cooler months ahead.

To Mum, With Love

Mum’s the word. It’s that special time of year when we get to show the mothers in our lives how much we adore them and to say a BIG thanks for everything that they do for us.

2023 Autumn Styling

As the season changes, it is time to update your home decor to embrace the cosy and inviting atmosphere of Autumn. Explore some tips and ideas for incorporating vibrant colours and light into your home this Autumn.

Inspiring Ways to Celebrate Love

Whether you prefer to spend it with a romantic dinner, a movie night, or a cosy night in, there are many ways to make your home feel festive and special for this occasion. Here are some Valentine’s Day decor ideas.

The Spring Edit

Kiss those gloomy days and chilly nights goodbye as we can finally welcome just about everybody’s favourite time of year – Spring 🌻

Gift Ideas for Every Dad

Most fathers won’t admit it, but they don’t actually need any more underwear or socks. Use our Father’s Day gift guide below to get them what they really want.

Less is More

Adopting a minimalist home might be exactly what you need if you’re looking to simplify your life and your surroundings and ultimately declutter your mind.

Retro Revamp Inspo

Retro design is making a comeback in a big way. While some people might think retro and modern don’t mix, many use retro trends to create unique and stylish homes.

Let’s Get Cosy

While some people may choose to hibernate during the winter, we say go ahead and embrace it – with a warm and inviting home!

Small Space Styling

Living in a small space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style. There are so many options and you may be surprised just how easy it can be.

Hamptons Interior Styling

If you’re looking for a way to add some sophistication and elegance to your home, the Hamptons interior style might be just what you’re looking for!

Autumnal Interior Design

There’s no better time than the change of a season to spruce things up on the interior design front. This season it’s all about colour, layers and texture but in what order?

Monochrome Magic

Monochrome done well, guarantees to give any space an elegant look and is achievable in every room of your home. Bedroom, bathroom, living, study, there are no limits of where you can introduce this timeless aesthetic.

2022 Interior Design Trend Predictions

Home interior design is constantly changing and evolving. It’s becoming more creative, fun to plan out, and easier for people of all skill sets to achieve.

‘Tis the Season to Go Shopping 🛍

If ever we needed an excuse to shop, Christmas delivers and whether you are a shopaholic or wish Santa would just put a gift for everybody in his sack so you didn’t need to think, ‘tis the season to go shopping!

A Hassle-free Christmas 🎄

Christmas and the holiday season are nearly here, and you have probably already noticed the shops are all starting to look a lot like Christmas.

Spice it Up!

Bored of the mainstream look and interior design at home? Check out this list of ideas to add some depth to your home and spice it up!

Hello Spring 🌼

The much-awaited season of bloom is finally here, and we can’t get enough of it! The new season has brought its freshness and lightness, the perfect elements at the end of what seemed like a long winter.

A Feast of Fabulous

Generally, interior design trends are never linear, and you are always free to choose options that match your personality, the remaining décor in the house, and your needs.

Making a Statement

Home décor has a special place in our hearts because it’s where we get to express our personality. After all, the place where you live should reflect your most authentic self and somewhere you feel proud of.

Winter Vibes

The winter winds are here, and there’s a chill in the air! Check out these latest interior design trends to add some much-needed cosiness to your home.

Rustic Interiors

Rustic interiors – A staple style for interior designers that incorporates many charming elements and timeless interior choices.

Low Maintenance & High Impact

Indoor styling trends of 2021 focus on enhancing the natural aesthetic of the home and using faux indoor plants and greenery is an obvious choice.

Wall Art: The Final Piece in the Puzzle

Art is the final piece of the puzzle for creating a beautiful home and with a little bit of insight, you can find the perfect piece to finish the look of any room.

Back Into The Groove

Back to school, back to routine! Hop out of holiday mode into an organised & functional family home, whatever it looks like.

Summer Lovin’

Put on those shades & pour a drink. It’s summer; where every hour is happy hour!

The Ultimate Gift Guide

From young to old, festive fanatic to grumpy grinch or special someone to colleague, we present to you (what we think) is The Ultimate Gift Guide. Merry Shopping!

Destination: Home

Who knew that the relaxing holiday you’re craving isn’t a round trip, but around the corner to the living room!

Get the Look: Retro Rattan

Praised for its versatility in almost any decorating style, rattan is making a comeback and we are totally here for it.

Wow factor

Want to bring the wow factor to your home? It’s as simple as adding a few statement pieces in show-stopping shapes, introducing colours and adding texture to your walls.

Warm welcome

There’s no need to wait for spring’s arrival to bring some warmth to your home. Discover how earthy tones and natural finishes can warm up your space for cosiness you can touch and feel.

The bright side

There’s nothing quite like bright hues and spectacular shades to instantly lift our mood. Explore some of our must-have colourful style buys to help freshen and energise your home with minimal effort. Come on, it’s time to get happy!

Stylish Finds Under $100

Want to update your space without breaking the budget? We’ve got a superb selection of stylish and affordable pieces that will give your home a fresh new look in an instant. Best of all, every piece is under $100. Come take a look.

Bedroom bliss

With winter knocking on our door, there’s nothing more comforting than slipping into a cosy, warm bed at the end of the day. To help you prioritise a good night’s sleep every night, we’ve assembled our favourite pieces to help you create your own restorative retreat.

An inspired space

For most people, work and home life has merged into one which can be challenging whilst looking after children and loved ones. It’s important to create a space that is not only functional but inspirational to keep you motivated.

Autumn refresh

It’s officially Autumn and we’re here for it. Get our top tips and easy style updates for a modern, seasonal look, as well as our favourite on-trend pieces to get your hands on right now.

Summer Style

The Classic Blue hue represents peace, harmony and confidence. And as the official colour of 2020, you can expect to see a lot of it across interiors, homewares, fashion and art.

Fun in the sun

With 60 glorious days of summer on the horizon, there’s no better time to make the most of the sunshine with family and friends.

The gift of giving

Embrace the spirit of the season with inspired gifts guaranteed to bring joy to the whole family. There’s lots to keep the kids entertained outdoors plus pieces you’ll definitely want to keep for yourself.

Share the joy

With the festive season just around the corner, it’s a great time to start preparing your home for all the fun that lies ahead. From decorating to entertaining, we’ve assembled some stylish, practical and clever pieces to help you share the joy.

Room to move

Blessed with a generous outdoor space? Make the most of it by creating different zones where you can eat, drink, play and relax outdoors, all year round. We’ve assembled some seriously stylish and practical pieces to inspire your alfresco adventures.

Outdoor Oasis in Small Spaces

With Spring in full swing, it’s a great time to get your outdoor entertaining space looking its best. Whether you have a small garden, a tiny terrace or a bite-size balcony, we’ve rounded up our top finds for socialising and relaxing in style.

Rich, layered colour

Everyone needs colour in their life, and what better way than to add a bright bold palette to your favourite rooms by layering colours around a feature wall or piece of furniture? Our guest blogger Kara Demmrich (The Living Room & The Block) reveals her colourful secrets.