A ‘Jewellery Box’ Transformation Of A 1970s Studio Apartment Tsai Design renovated this 1970s studio apartment with two purposes in mind: as a part-time home for the new owners (who are predominantly based in Europe), and short-term accommodation.
At just 27 square metres, the studio needed to pack a punch to cater for these distinct objectives, without sacrificing on amenities.
The success of the project lies in the repositioned bathroom — clad in copper, mirrored, metal laminate for dramatic impact — and subtly defined bedroom, which create the illusion of a larger space.
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How Baina Turned The Humble Towel Into A Designer Must-Have Bailey Meredith and Anna Fahey are the childhood best friends behind towelling brand Baina.
Since launching in 2019, their small business has turned the humble towel from a utilitarian textile to a must-have design product with a cult following, including A-list celebrities like  Cindy Crawford and Dakota Fanning.
Even if you don’t know Baina by name, we bet you’ve spotted their bestselling checkerboard towels at your local beach, or in some of your favourite bathrooms here on TDF.
In our latest TDF Talks episode, we chat with the founders about how they built the brand into the success it is today. Find the highlights of the interview below, or listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
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A Generous Regional Home Designed By + For Family The love and care that’s gone into creating this family home is immediately evident.
Designed by architect Richard Wiesebrock of Wiesebrock Architecture for his semi-retired parents and sister, the home has been meticulously considered to balance passive design principles with the family’s aesthetic desires and practical needs.
Surrounded by an establishing bush garden, the house has a generosity and privacy that belies its block in Lara, located north-east of Geelong, Victoria.
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This Energy Expert Is Optimistic About Australia’s Renewable Energy Future + You Should Be Too! Earlier this year I had the opportunity to visit one of the oldest hydropower stations in Tasmania to see how Hydro Tasmania makes electricity (that powers most of Tasmania!) from water.
Today, I’m following up with an insightful chat with energy expert Erin van Maanen, Acting CEO at Hydro Tasmania. Erin debunks some common myths about renewable energy, and tells us why she’s optimistic about Australia’s renewable energy future!
So if, like me, you’ve still got questions about renewable energy, and how we can meet Australia’s energy needs whilst winding back coal powered electricity… Erin has us covered! Find out more below.
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A 1970s Apartment Made Wabi-Sabi Home Clare Moore appreciates perfectly imperfect furniture and simply-designed interiors, devoid of excess decoration.
These interests are evident in her Melbourne home: a circa 1970s Carlton apartment, styled with an ever changing array of vintage pieces that impart a wabi-sabi feel.
It’s now a cosy haven for Clare and her housemate, in the heart of Melbourne’s inner north.
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