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7 top tips to paint your walls in a weekend

Thinking about freshening up your home this long weekend? Painting your walls is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to make a room feel as good as new. Here, British Paints...

How to style your home for Easter

No matter what you have planned for the Easter long weekend, there’s no reason you can’t bring some seasonal style into your home. Catch Easter fever and get into festive decorating: think cute...

Heal the home: how gems and crystals are being used as décor to create good vibes

Rough, glimmering edges, mystical colours, and positive energy; there’s something undeniably magical about crystals. While some believe that crystals and gems have strong energies and spiritual connections, others purely like them for...

Bring a touch of Autumn into your home

As the weather cools down, it’s time to bring some warmth into your home. Use sun-baked neutrals to warm the soul or style an earthy palette with natural finishes to bring the...

Bridgerton binge home inspo

63 million households around the world binged on Bridgerton, the racy Jane Austin-meets-Scandal drama, confirming it as a cultural phenomenon.

Bringing street art to the backyard

Many Canberrans used the initial pandemic lockdown as an opportunity to get creative, especially when it came to home renovations, including bringing street art to the backyard. Among them was Fraser resident, Olga,...

Celebrate Valentine’s Day your way

Regardless of your choices and fate in love, Canberra Daily has some things to help you celebrate Valentine's Day your way.

Experts say COVID reshaped Australian home design in 2021

Industry experts say Australian home design and renovations have undergone a “seismic lifestyle shift” following coronavirus lockdowns. Industry data showed 44% of home buyers had changed their property preferences to include an increased...

Ten tips to help beat the heat this summer

The Bureau of Meteorology’s Climate Outlook might be forecasting a less intense heat than last summer’s scorcher, but Canberrans are being advised to start preparing their homes now to avoid “bill shock”...

Step inside: the official residence of Sweden

Is there a country more synonymous with interior design than Sweden? A look inside the official residence of Sweden in Yarralumla speaks to the famous stylish simplicity, minimalism and functionality that defines...

Get creative with paint – even in a rental

From FOMO, FOJI, JOMO comes FOMU – the fear of mucking up. Don’t give into your FOMU this summer! This list of quick and easy weekend projects will help you get creative...

Make your own big screen for under $100

Canberra’s very own interior stylist Gina Ciancio of Style Curator is at it again with a plan to help you make the most out of summer with your very own big screen...

Colour me happy with Pantone’s new favourite hues

Pantone Colour Institute has released its 2021 colour of the year – well, two colours, actually - a yellow and grey pairing in “Illuminating” and “Ultimate Grey”.

Step inside: the official residence of Switzerland

Switzerland’s Ambassador to Australia is the very model of the modern foreign ambassador; riding an e-bike and keeping bees.

Top designers share their trends for 2021

Curves, textures, wall, ceiling detail, metals, and neutrals with a pop of colour, that’s the direction for interior design trends for 2021.

Step inside: the Official Residence of Brazil

This year marks 75 years of official friendship between Australia and Brazil, as Brazilian Ambassador His Excellency Dr Sergio Lima calls the future possibilities for the two beach-and-barbecue-loving nations “enormous”. It’s an odd year...

Health and fitness at home this summer

Okay, scratch 2020. Onwards and upwards. As the New Year approaches, it’s natural to start thinking about goals, resolutions and personal progression – and health and fitness are obvious places to start. If...

Step inside: the Official Residence of Ireland

As Ireland's Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Mr Breandan O Caollai, and his wife, Ms Carmel Callan, show Canberra Daily around the 2004 custom-built residence, the couple entirely live up to the...

Step inside: the Official Residence of New Zealand

Originally from the Kiwi capital of Wellington, New Zealand High Commissioner Dame Annette King is loving life in Canberra with her husband Ray and said her first two years here have flown...

Last minute gift guide

We know the struggle to find presents is real and have you covered with our last-minute gift guide – all under $100!

Festive table settings: tips and trends

Early Settler super stylist Heather King shares her go-to guide for planning Christmas 2020, with ideas for your festive table setting.

Sustainable gifting: good for the planet

It was a sad day when we realised glitter wasn’t good for the planet and maybe we should let go of the traditional Christmas paper. But never fear, there is so much...

Inside & Out: Inspired by nature

Inside & Out: The latest in trends, products and happenings for the Home… Inspired by nature Maxwell & Williams Melanie Hava Jugaig-Bana-Wabu ceramic square coaster 10cm crocodiles, $2.95. Inspired by reef and rainforest country, Australian...

The designer Christmas tree of your dreams

With endless options, Christmas trees are the crown jewel of our festive decorations. There is the traditional green tree, either real, artificial or a miniature living tree. The winter wonderland experience, which requires you...

My weekend upcycling starter garden

I’m on a mission to beautify my balcony. I want it to be comfortable enough to do yoga, lie down and read a book, have a wine with a friend.

Brightening up your interiors for summer

Whenever there’s a change of season, Canberra Interior stylist, blogger and DIYer Gina Ciancio looks for ways to change up her interiors to breathe new life into the home and welcome the...

How to choose: decking, lawn or pavers?

Spring is a great time to think about what changes you might like to make around your home so when summer arrives you can make the most of the long light and warm nights.

2021 colour palette: inspired by nature

When forecasting their 2021 colour palette, Dulux have taken inspiration from nature with their soothing, earthy tones interrupted with pops of coral and stormy blue. Dulux stylist Julia Green says there’s no right...

Inside & out: Lawn mowing robot

The latest in news, happenings and products for the home. Mowing the lawn has never been easier with the WORX Landroid lawn mowing robot.

Creative candle making

Canberra’s Nara Candle Festival is usually held in the Canberra Nara Peace Park in Lennox Gardens every October, but, as with everything, 2020 will be different. The Japanese-themed gardens have iconic cherry blossom...
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