Penguin Paradise: Tasmania’s Private Island Escape

By Julia D’Orazio – Mar 29, 2019 Who said all gate-crashers were bad? Imagine having your very own private island getaway with your mates only for it to be gatecrashed by an army of cuteness – penguins. Luckily for us, this peer and penguin unison happily exists at Tasmania’s island private retreat, Picnic Island. Situated less […]

The Block judge Neale Whitaker installs a ‘UFO fireplace’ in his own home

By Candice Jackson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:53 AEDT, 17 October 2018 | Updated: 17:46 AEDT, 17 October 2018 The Block contestants usually seek guidance from the show’s experts, not the other way around. But Norm Hogan and Jess Eva impressed judge Neale Whitaker so much this season that he chose to copy one of their […]

Architectural Product News, Editors’ Picks 2015

Architectural Product News Editor’s picks: top products of 2015 We are honoured to be selected amongst the top products of 2015 by Architectural Product News Magazine! Read the full article below: “We’ve explored some clever products and exciting innovations this year! In celebration of outstanding design we’ll be revisiting some of the year’s highlights over […]

Fireplace Ideas – a designer’s tool to add form and function

JOHANNA LEGGATT, The Weekly Times May 13, 2016 12:00am FIREPLACE IDEAS A COUPLE of years ago, Neil McCarthy and Chloe Allan began looking for fireplace ideas to complete their Byron Bay home. Chloe, a high school teacher by day and an enthusiastic researcher of appliances by night, pored over many a home heating brochure, but […]

Interior Design Ideas – Torq Design

INTERIOR DESIGN IDEAS – By Torq Design. Check out this design from concept to completion, an initial sketch showing client a 3D visual design of the space followed by an image of this amazing blue metallic fireplace installed and functional.             This contemporary home in Kurrajong is the work of […]