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Worst fears realisedCommentsPremiumHomeowners face being burnt after Perth builder collapses

Perth property developer New Sensation Homes has called in liquidators, leaving countless homeowners in the lurch.

Rebecca Le May

Out of pocketCommentsPremiumHomeowners burnt after Perth renovation firm’s collapse

More than 50 homeowners were left with unfinished renovations or out of pocket when a Mt Hawthorn renovations firm collapsed last month.

Sean Smith

Pandemic whackPremiumLabour, strikes, supply issues undermine Perth business

Mt Hawthorn-based Changeovers has blamed factors including industrial trouble at Fremantle Port and contract cancellations as Omicron spread for its demise.

Sean Smith

vibrant homesCommentsPremiumMaximalism: why more is more in new decorating trend

With clashing colours and maximalism both major trends for spring, interior stylist Julia Green reveals her secrets to stepping outside your decor comfort zone

Jessie Stoelwinder

home envyPremiumSouth Freo home attracts national and State recognition

The 2020 WA Architecture Awards entrant strikes the right note between ornate and simple.

Raquel de Brito

Reno rulesHow to avoid the most common bathroom reno mistakes

It’s one of the most expensive rooms to update so it’s important to get the basics right.

Cy Clayton

Splash outHotel luxury and smart tech: The latest bathroom trends

Design experts reveal the top five trends making a splash in Australian bathrooms.

Cy Clayton

home envyPremiumDramatic reno turns cottage into perfect family home

Clever design details have worked wonders in this Mt Hawthorn home.

Raquel de Brito

Photo specialPremiumInside Twiggy Forrest’s amazing new beachhouse compound

The long-awaited redesign of the Tukurua estate in Cottesloe has been revealed, after the recent removal of temporary walls and scaffolding.

Kim Macdonald

Reno rulesVideoLaurence Llewelyn-Bowen’s top five renovating tips

With a career spanning more than three decades, it takes a lot to impress Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen — and it’s none other than Australia that has the larger-than-life British design guru excited.

Cy Clayton

Reno successVideoYallingup sisters blew House Rules judges away

Yallingup surfing sisters Mikaela and Eliza Greene blew the House Rules judges away with their renovated warehouse bedroom, which was transformed in just three days.

Vanessa Williams

Tackle projects10 simple ways to update your home in a weekend

Easter is almost here and the four-day break is the perfect time to tackle some simple projects that have the potential to make a big impact.

Cy Clayton

Expert adviceGarden festival inspiration for green thumbs

There are many reasons why people go to garden festivals but the two main ones are to be inspired and learn from those with more knowledge.

Sabrina Hahn

Style tipsFive ways to update your home for autumn

Style experts share their top tips to freshen up your interiors this season.

Cy Clayton

BOOK NOOKWhere to find home inspiration for 2019

Here are the latest books inspiring the Habitat team.

Melanie Coram

INTERIORSMirrors shape a space as much as decorate it

Pause for reflection as we discuss the merits of mirrors.

Cathy Hobbs, Tribune News Service

InteriorsKitchens go dark, textured and moody

Cooking space style moves away from the once-popular pristine and polished look and towards a more rough and raw style.

Raquel de Brito

InteriorsClean laundry design

Laundries are all about work but that doesn’t mean they can’t be stylish.

Brooke Evans-Butler

InteriorsStyle is child’s play

The playroom has grown up with clever storage design and stylish accessories.

Raquel de Brito

Winning architectureWinning homes show path to sustainable living

If there is a trickle-down effect from architecture awards to broader design to mass housing, our future homes will be more tailored and more sustainable.

Melanie Coram

STYLISH GETAWAYSDesigner stays connect with history and surrounds

Creating a holiday home for others to enjoy means imagining the space in a new way.

Angie Tomlinson

InteriorsMake an entrance

The entrance to your house sets expectations and the tone for the rest of your home.

Raquel de Brito

Home heatingCosy up with winter warmers

Two seemingly opposite trends mark WA tastes in heating — wanting to create a focal point and wanting an inconspicuous slimline and minimalistic look.

Angie Tomlinson

Interior DesignMaster bedroom magic

These sumptuous sanctuaries are an escape from crazy-busy lives.

Raquel de Brito