Tiles With A Pulse: How To Use Bold Tiles On Floors, Walls, Curves And Splashbacks
Stop playing it safe with white subway tiles and start using tiles as architecture, artwork and attitude.
Tiles are where the renovation stops being polite and starts being interesting. Forget “just a floor” or “just a splashback”—tiles are architecture, artwork and attitude rolled into one. In this first installment of five in our finishes series, we’re turning tiles into the main character of your home, not the understudy.
How to Design a Bold, Authentic Home (from an Adelaide Interior Designer Who Hates Beige)
Vanilla is a fine flavour—classic, safe, sweet. But when it comes to design? Vanilla is the enemy of progress. Adelaide interior designer Penelope Herbert shows you how to ditch beige, break design rules and create a home with a pulse, not a cookie-cutter showroom! In a world where we’re craving authenticity, personal expression, and bold living, sticking to safe, forgettable design is not just boring, it’s creatively bankrupt. No-Vanilla Design is more than a preference; it's a movement. A rebellion against mediocrity. A rally cry for homes that feel like you, not like page 42 of a furniture catalogue.
Why “Cloud Dancer White” Isn’t the Future We Ordered
The 2026 interior trend ‘Cloud Dancer White’ claims to be calm and timeless — but it’s really design-on-autopilot. Here’s why this overused neutral needs a rethink, and how to create richer, warmer spaces with real personality. White has quietly become the answer to everything: calm, resale, minimalism, safety.
But here’s the truth — at this point, white isn’t a design choice. It’s a design default.
2026 Interior Design Trends: Neo Deco, Cool Blue and Opera Aesthetic for No-Vanilla Homes
The 2026 interior design forecast is full of noise, but three 2026 interior design trends have real staying power:
Neo Deco, Cool Blue and Opera Aesthetic interiors. Used well, they are bold, liveable and fiercely anti-beige—and they play beautifully in Australian homes, from city apartments to Adelaide Hills retreats.
2026 Interior Design Trends: Neo Deco, Cool Blue and Opera Aesthetic for No-Vanilla Homes
If 2025 was the year people finally admitted they were bored of beige, 2026 is the year they actually do something about it.
“Safe” interiors are quietly dying; homes with backbone, glamour and personality are stepping into the spotlight as the new standard, not the exception.
Who Are You Really Designing Your Home For?
Somewhere along the way, “timeless” became code for “please don’t notice me”. People were sold the lie that a safe, all-neutral home is the only path to good taste and future resale. The result is a plague of white-on-white kitchens, oatmeal sofas, pale timber everything, and not a single shimmering risk in sight.
Your ‘aha’ moment: The exact second you realise your “resale-friendly” home doesn’t look expensive – it just looks like every other listing on realestate.com.au.
The #1 Design Mistake That’s Keeping Your Home ‘Boring’ (And How to Fix It)
You may be making the #1 Design Mistake That’s Keeping Your Home ‘Boring’ … however, the solution is here!
Let’s get straight to the point: the biggest reason your home feels boring isn’t because of your furniture or paint colour—it’s because you’re playing it too safe. Too many homes are stuck in a rut of beige-on-beige, predictable layouts, and generic décor that’s about as exciting as watching paint dry (especially if it’s beige). The culprit? Fear of making a mistake.
Are You Playing It Safe or Designing Bold? Find Out Your Fearless Home Style
You’ve pinned the inspo. You’ve saved the reels. But when it comes to actually designing your space… are you confidently bold or still clinging to beige?
This quick quiz will reveal your Fearless Home Style—where you land on the boldness scale, what’s holding you back (if anything), and how to create a home that’s 100% you. Whether you’re a soft minimalist with a rebellious streak or a maximalist-in-the-making, this is where your real style starts to shine.
The Easy Secret Ingredient of Homes That ‘Feel Right’
Ever walked into a room and felt instantly at ease—like it just got you? And then walked into another that looked perfect on paper but felt... sterile? That’s the difference between a home that has soul and one that’s just been styled. The easy secret ingredient isn’t expensive furniture, a high-end paint colour, or getting the cushion arrangement just right. It’s emotional design—spaces layered with memory, mood, and meaning.
The Lust-Worthy Art of Luxury Design: Creating a Luxurious Home with Dark Colours
You’ll love creating a luxurious home with dark colours! Dark colours have long been misunderstood in the realm of home design.
Too often, they’re seen as sombre, drab, or even oppressive. However, when used correctly, dark hues will infuse a home with elegance, luxury, and a sense of dramatic sophistication. Let's explore how you can transform your living spaces with rich, dark colours, creating a stunningly chic and inviting atmosphere.
Kid-Friendly and Chic: Living Room Ideas That Work for Everyone
If your living room looks like Toys ‘R’ Us exploded, this is your sign: the toys can stay, the ugly can’t. For parents juggling the demands of family life and a love for stylish interiors, finding that balance can seem impossible. But what if we told you it doesn’t have to be? In this guide, we’ll show you how to create a beautiful, functional living room that works for the whole family. From clever storage solutions to furniture that can handle sticky fingers, you’ll discover easy design tips that make your space feel chic, even with little ones around.
Your Family Haven: Effortless Design for Happy Homes
Creating a family haven isn’t about perfection; it’s about crafting spaces that balance comfort, functionality, and style, all while embracing the chaos and joy of family life. Your home should be a sanctuary where every member—from toddlers to teens (and even furry friends!) — feels welcomed and inspired. Here’s how to design a family-friendly home that radiates warmth and happiness while keeping life’s practicalities in mind.
How Authentic Style Will Elevate Your Home Decor
Understanding and identifying your authentic style can feel like navigating a maze, but it’s a journey worth taking.
Your home should be a reflection of you—a space where your personality, preferences, and lifestyle shine through. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you uncover your authentic style and transform your home into a true sanctuary.
How To Balance Quality, Aesthetics, and Budget in Material Specifications!
One of the most critical steps in any interior design or renovation project is finalising material specifications. That is, are your selections the best they can be?
The materials specifications process requires a delicate balance of quality, aesthetics, and budget to ensure the end result is beautiful, durable and cost-effective. Here at Plush Design Interiors, we understand the nuances of this balance and offer you our expert advice on how to achieve it.
Inclusive And Personalised Interior Design: Trends and Tips for 2024
At Plush Design Interiors, we believe that diversity in design is the cornerstone of creativity and innovation. Our inclusive and personalised interior design studio is committed to embracing diversity in all its forms, celebrating the uniqueness of every individual and their lifestyle.
Window Treatments Love: Celebrating 70 Years of Luxaflex Window Coverings
Transforming Australian homes since 1954. Now that’s something to celebrate! Window treatments finish off a home and beautifully frame windows in a variety of ways.
Window treatments as fashion! That’s what Hunter Douglas may have been thinking when Luxaflex Aluminium Venetian Blinds were introduced to Australia in 1954. Luxaflex Window Fashions aimed to transform homes with products that delivered revolutionary style and functionality for every Australian home.
Light-Filled in Leichhardt. Three Levels of Modern Terrace Renovation
A modern terrace renovation in Sydney’s inner west suburb of Leichhardt has created a three level light-filled home for a young family. Fusing heritage charm with modern sophistication, this luminous sanctuary is now awash with natural light.
Three Great Bathroom Ideas To Add Value To Your Home
Every home renovator looks for the best tips and tricks to create bigger bathrooms for less. So we’ve compiled three great bathroom ideas that will add value, and create the illusion of spaciousness, in your home. Creating an airy and fresh bathroom can come from updating select features and laying tiles in particular patterns, all of which will have guests swooning, according to Beaumont Tiles Product Specialist, Michelle Kearney.
Modern Brutalism: Create Bold Decor That’s Surprisingly Achievable
Brutalism, a bold and raw architectural style that emerged in the mid-20th century, is characterized by its unapologetic use of concrete, steel, and an almost monolithic aesthetic. This style, often misunderstood as cold and uninviting, can be transformed into a stunning and comfortable living space with a modern twist. Here’s how.
Pre-Renovation Advice: 10 Essential Factors Every Homeowner Must Consider
Planning a home renovation can be an exciting yet daunting task. The process requires expert pre-renovation advice and meticulous planning. Before embarking on a home renovation project, you should always seek professional pre-renovation advice to ensure a smooth and successful transformation. If you are not a seasoned renovator, you don’t know what you don’t know… and this can be as serious trap.
How To Add Value by Designing Bedrooms The Right Way
Designing bedrooms was originally only to create functional spaces – a place for sleeping and changing clothes. They were often tucked away in corners with minimal consideration for sunlight or panoramic views. Now, times have truly changed.
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