Bill Conn

Wallpaper is guaranteed to bring a bit of a pizazz to any space, and it’s had a bit of a renaissance in the last few years. Remember when all of a sudden THAT Kelly Wearstler was everywhere? There’s a perfect wallpaper for the mid-century gem, the ornate Victorian grand dame, the architectural masterpiece or the humble cottage – and so many incredible textile designers lending their hand to create special, unique patterns.

Here, our interiors columnist Lauren Li of Sisällä Interior Design shares her expert knowledge on all things wallpaper, with a few easy tips and tricks to keep in mind!

It’s probably fair to say everyone’s been doing a bit of wanderlusting recently. Well… probably for all of 2020! But it finally feels like an escape to the country or the seaside might not be too far away. (At least outside our 5km radius, right metropolitan Melburnians?)

The Repose is a charming miner’s cottage in the New South Wales city of Dubbo, 392 kilometres north-west of Sydney. The renovated cottage retains all the details and ambience of its heritage charm, styled to perfection with paintings by local artists and handmade details. You wouldn’t guess it was in the centre of a thriving regional city!