When it comes time to renovate your existing home or build a new one, there are lots of important decisions to make. How will your home be used? How much space do you need? How will that space be divided? While traditional home design relies on multiple independent spaces existing side-by-side, this paradigm is slowly changing. From movable walls and […]
In the fast-paced, tech-enhanced world of today, is it any surprise that a good night’s sleep has become the ultimate status symbol. Whether it’s a sleep retreat, an intelligent sleep mask, or a fancy new mattress, an entire industry has developed around rest and rejuvenation. In her recent book ‘The Sleep Revolution’, Arianna Huffington promises to transform your life “one […]
Google’s new artificial intelligence has just released its first song, a 90 second composition announced at Moogfest in May and published by The Verge. While the simple melody is still a long way from Mozart, it’s an exciting start from the Google Brain-based Magenta project. With Google working on multiple AI systems and Microsoft experimenting with machine learning to create […]
Negative gearing continues to make headlines in the lead-up to the federal election, as one of the key economic issues dividing the two major parties. While the government will not make changes to current policy, Labor have plans to wind back both negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount if elected. The Reserve Bank has long been uneasy about […]
Property prices continue to fall in most Australian cities, with Melbourne and Hobart the only capitals to post March quarter gains. According to data from real estate marketing company Domain, the national median house price has fallen for two consecutive quarters for the first time in five years, with the average Aussie home now costing $719,024. With demand for home […]
While the experts usually know best, not everyone has the money or desire to hire a professional interior designer. Luckily – there’s a lot you can do on your own terms, especially if you’re prepared to get organised, mix things up, and embrace innovation. By stepping out of your comfort zone and learning to think like an interior designer, you […]