ECOVACS have dropped not one, but three, new revolutionary robot vacuums

Posted: 15/08/2024

Cleaning may not be sexy, but it can be easy and cool thanks to ECOVACS ROBOTICS and their new line-up of robotic mopping and vacuuming powerhouses, custom-built for Australian homes. With cutting-edge AI, jaw-dropping suction, and a few world-firsts up their sleeves, ECOVACS is putting the ‘smart’ in smart home tech with their three new releases. Let’s face it, no one enjoys vacuuming. But with a 20% increase in vacuuming since 2022, Aussies are more obsessed with cleanliness than ever before. Enter ECOVACS’ latest trio—the DEEBOT X5 PRO OMNI, DEEBOT T30S COMBO, and DEEBOT N20 PRO PLUS—designed to suit your households needs with tech forward solutions that give you spotless floors without lifting a finger. The Aussie Obsession with CleanlinessRecent research by ECOVACS shows that 89% of Australians are open to home robotics, with 59% keen to purchase a robotic vacuum soon. And who can blame them? Life’s too short for chores. These next-gen bots promise to free up your time while keeping your home pristine. Meet the New Cleaning Heroes Why ECOVACS?Karen Powell, ECOVACS Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand, says it best: “We’re not just releasing another vacuum. We’re giving Aussies the freedom to spend less time cleaning and more time living.” These bots don’t just clean—they think, they adapt, and they redefine what home cleanliness can be. So why stick to the old ways? With ECOVACS, it’s time to embrace a cleaner, smarter, and more effortless future. Availability and PricingAvailable from 15th August 2024, across major Australian retailers, including Bing Lee,… Read More

Category: LIFESTYLE, INTERIORS

Tags: cleaning, ecovacs, home, robot vacuum

Need more space? Try these spacemaking ideas

by THE F

Posted: 01/07/2024

Leading property stylist and founder of Vault Interiors, Justine Wilson, shares her expert tips on transforming your home to create the illusion of more space. As living spaces evolve and the demand for efficient use of space increases, Justine provides practical and stylish solutions to maximise each home’s potential. “Creating the feeling of more space in your home is all about making smart swaps and thoughtful design choices,” says Justine Wilson. “By incorporating these tips, you can transform your living space into a more open, airy, and welcoming environment.” Justine Wilson of Vault Interiors has 8 key swaps to create the feeling of more space that include: For more design inspiration and tips, visit Vault Interiors.

Category: LIFESTYLE, INTERIORS

Tags: interior design, Space, Space making, Storage space

Interior style like you know what you’re doing

by James Banham

Updated: 12/04/2024

Step into the world of interior styling as Justine Wilson, the visionary Founder of Vault Interiors Property Styling, shares the secrets to crafting homes that captivate and enchant potential buyers. Wilson, a seasoned expert in the field, unveils the essential principles that elevate properties to perfection, transforming them into irresistible havens for prospective homeowners. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sydney Property Stylists (@vaultinteriors) Having witnessed the remarkable impact of professional property styling firsthand, Wilson reflects on the profound transformations unstyled properties undergo. “I’ve seen the magic unfold when unstyled properties are infused with the art of styling,” shares Wilson. “Homes that were once overlooked by buyers have emerged as stars of the market, achieving incredible results that defy expectations.” In her illustrious career, Wilson has observed properties achieving up to a 10% increase in their final sale prices, a testament to the transformative power of effective styling. Through her expertise and keen eye for detail, she has revolutionized the real estate landscape, showcasing the immense value that strategic styling brings to the selling process. Join us on this journey as we delve into the realm of interior styling, guided by the expert hand of Justine Wilson, and unlock the key to presenting homes in their most alluring light. Let the magic of styling pave the way to unprecedented success in the realm of property sales. Justine’s 6 Golden Rules for Home Styling: 1. Declutter and Depersonalise: Begin by decluttering and depersonalising your space. Remove personal items and excess clutter to create a… Read More

Category: LIFESTYLE, INTERIORS, STYLE

Jac+Jack have a new range of quilts with Two Good Co.

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by James Banham

Posted: 05/04/2024

Social enterprise Two Good Co. has once again partnered with the esteemed fashion brand, Jac+Jack, to unveil a special edition quilted blanket collection aimed at providing warmth and comfort to those who need it the most. This remarkable collaboration, marking their second liaison, continues to champion an innovative “buy one, give one” scheme. With every purchase from this line, an identical blanket is donated to a woman finding solace in a shelter, in a heartwarming attempt to extend support and nurturing to those in distress. Rob Caslick, the visionary founder and CEO of Two Good Co., passionately expressed the foundational belief underpinning this initiative, stating, “We believe that love and respect can change the course of someone’s life. All of our Good Things are designed to remind women that they are worthy and loved, and this collection is no exception.” This sentiment is wholeheartedly endorsed by their partners at Jac+Jack, with co-founder Lisa Dempsey adding a personal touch by sharing her hopes for the recipients, emphasizing that these blankets should serve as a symbol of care, equality, and the sheer importance of every individual. The collection draws inspiration from the traditional Indian Razai quilts, employing the unique technique of Kantha to stitch together layers of incredibly soft, muslin-like cotton, ensuring optimal warmth. The choice of an exaggerated quilting pattern alongside a classic colour palette of pale grey and off-white, characteristic of Jac+Jack, infuses a modern twist into these time-honoured methods. Each blanket is presented in a quirky, dip-dyed muslin bag available in either lilac or… Read More

Category: LIFESTYLE, INTERIORS, RETAIL, STYLE

Tags: jac jack, Jac+Jack, quilt

How to style interiors for autumn

by James Banham

Posted: 10/03/2024

As the crisp air of autumn descends upon us, it’s the perfect time to infuse your living space with the warm and inviting colors of the season. Justine Wilson, the visionary founder of Vault Interiors, shares her expert advice on how to incorporate five trending autumn hues into your home, transforming it into a cosy retreat that exudes comfort and style. “Just as the leaves change their colors, autumn provides us with a splendid opportunity to breathe new life into our living spaces,” says Justine Wilson. “Whether it’s about embracing rich earthy tones or infusing vibrant summer hues, there’s a myriad of possibilities to create a welcoming and stylish ambiance in your home this season.” 1. Rich Earthy Tones Drawing inspiration from nature’s captivating palette, indulge in the allure of rich, deep earthy tones such as rust, mustard, brown, deep greens, olive tones, navy, and sky blues. These hues effortlessly weave an autumnal dream when incorporated through cushions, throws, candles, books, and artwork, infusing warmth and depth into any room. Embrace the earthy embrace of the season and watch your living space come alive with a rustic yet elegant charm. 2. Bright Summer Tones Contrast the cooler weather by infusing your living space with vibrant summer tones that radiate freshness and energy. Opt for hues like white, yellow, lime, citrus, or neon tones to create a light and playful ambiance, evoking the spirit of summertime. From new bed linen to captivating prints, florals, or decorative accents, small pops of color can instantly enliven your space… Read More

Category: LIFESTYLE, INTERIORS

Tags: interior design, interior styling, Loving room

Tips for choosing furniture for the kitchen

living and dining room with large kitchen

by THE F

Posted: 09/10/2022

The kitchen area is the most crucial part of your home. From cooking to entertaining, you’ll find it’s one of your home’s busiest areas. The kitchen island or cart will become one of your most used furniture in this area. This is why you need to get it right! Your kitchen island should never look cluttered and functional at the same time. Here are the tips to kick you on the right path. Find a piece that can serve multiple purposes. Find a piece that can serve multiple purposes. If you have a small space with little room for storage, consider a kitchen island with storage drawers underneath or under-counter cabinets hidden when not in use. Or maybe you like having extra seating on your countertop or peninsula so you can have more people over while cooking together. You could even save space by installing a butcher block! Think about how the item will be used and where it will go in the room. Some items work well in an open-concept kitchen — like a large sink or cooktop — while others look better in a corner or behind an island if necessary (like a pantry). If you got small spaces to work with, consider the placement of your appliances so that everything fits together nicely. Make sure the piece works with the whole room’s style. When deciding what furniture to buy for the kitchen, it’s important to consider the whole room. Choose complementary pieces that can be matched with other pieces in the room…. Read More

Category: INTERIORS

Organise and declutter your home to create a sense of calm

by THE F

Updated: 18/08/2021

Home is a space of peace and calm, for most. Here’s how to achieve it.

Category: COLLABORATION, INTERIORS

Tags: Create a sense of space at home, Declutter home, how to declutter

All about interiors: What Adairs is up to with the world of art

by THE F

Posted: 29/09/2020

So Adairs, interiors retailer, has been busy during lockdown, making all sorts of magic with local artists. Take, for example, Miimi + Jiinda, indigenous artists whose bright and distinctive style, often inspired by their stunning ancestral homelands and strong matriarchal origins tell visual stories about country and kin from the oldest surviving culture in the world. It’s a very Adairs-esque approach to take and something for us all to really get our minds into as we emerge from this COVID polava with a hopefully refreshed approach to the world, environment and people we share it all with. We spoke with the artists about they new collaboration with Adairs, their work and how it all works. Join us and find out… How would you describe your work? Our creations are works of cultural renewal, telling visual stories that reflect our unique perspective and distinctive experience as Aboriginal women. Our inspiration stems from our strong, feminine matriarchal line, the beautiful Gumbaynggirr country they live and work on, our dreaming and creation stories and our life today as a modern-day Goori women. What mediums do you work with? We paint with acrylic paints and have some natural ochres we sometimes use as well. Mum weaves with natural plants and fibres picked locally on country. How did the Adairs collaboration come about? As our business expands, we feel collaborations of this nature are the perfect way to showcase our art to a wider demographic. We have always been big fans of Adairs personally and have enjoyed exploring ways to project our… Read More

Category: INTERIORS, LIFESTYLE

Tags: Adairs, THE F Adairs, THE F Miimi Jiinda

Automating your home: A lot more possible than you thought

by James Banham

Updated: 22/02/2020

In the days of Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Siri, who can do anything you need other than make your morning coffee and take your stuff to the dry-cleaners, your home is next in the long line of tech updates. And the best bit, is that the days of just being able to time your lights and flick them using an app are over – you can turn your home into something seriously ‘of the future’ with just a few updates. Think: Talking to your centralised hub like Amazon Alexa having your air conditioning units, humidifiers and more reacting together in response to changes in your home environment communicating with postmen and couriers through the door bell relaxing and unwinding in the evenings by setting schedules with connected products such as scent diffusers, lighting and curtains returning to a freshly vacuumed and mopped home, every single day. Things like this are doable with a whole range of tech, like these nifty finds. Sort your life out with Amazon Alexa From scheduling things in your calendar, to simply setting a timer, to generally reducing your screen time, these Amazon Alexa babies make life easier! Control your home’s temperature without even thinking about it Using the Connect Universal Smart IR remote with temperature and humidity sensors, helps with controlling TVs and air cons from a single remote. Set scenes to automate your life! Have constantly clean floors thanks to Ecovacs Control your personal cleaner using the the Ecovacs app or with voice command through Amazon Echo or… Read More

Category: INTERIORS, LIFESTYLE, TECH & GADGETS

Tags: Animated home, Automating your home: A lot more possible than you thought, home tech, Interior tech, Tech home

6 benefits of installing outdoor blinds in your home

by THE F

Posted: 07/10/2019

When people think about blinds, it’s natural to envision them installed on the interior of the home and not outdoors. However, there are many great reasons and advantages to installing outdoor blinds in your home, and in this post we’ll take a look at why outdoor PVC blinds will benefit you. #1 – Bring the Indoors Outdoors What does this mean? It means you can create an outdoor space that feels like an extra room by strategically installing blinds to enclose the area. It could be a patio, balcony or even a veranda. In fact, if you install an awning and outdoor blinds together, you can effectively make a simple new room on a budget, where it feels like you’re still outside, but are protected from the sun and the elements. #2 – Outdoor Blinds Protect Your Windows When blinds and curtains are installed internally, apart from looking great, their main purpose is to block out light and give you privacy, but they do nothing to protect the windows themselves. That’s where outdoor PVC blinds can be of enormous benefit. Not only do they add even more privacy, outdoor blinds will help to protect your glass panes from the weather. They help repel the sun, wind and rain and will even help keep your windows clean during inclement weather. Vertiscreen blinds are a good option in this instance, and are the perfect solution for those large windows or balcony areas. #3 – Al Fresco Dining With Unimpeded Views When it comes to the range and… Read More

Category: INTERIORS

Tags: Blinds on home, How to instal blinds, Why instal blinds on outside of home