Design Decoded
Everything I'm learning as I renovate our Victorian terrace. Researched, written down and shared for free. This library grows as my knowledge does.
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The quick, opinionated guide to every renovation decision, from paint and flooring to lighting, joinery, and everything in between.
Tiles are one of the most permanent decisions in a renovation. Here's what to know before you commit.
The No-BS Guide to choosing tapware in Australia. Brand breakdowns, finish guides, warranty reality checks and a tier ranking of every major supplier on the market. Updated as my own renovation research continues
Basins, toilets and bathtubs. The difference between back-to-wall and wall-hung, why stone basins are having a moment, and what to consider before you commit to anything that can't be easily changed.
Knobs, pulls, hinges and handles and how to match them to your tapware without losing your mind.
Engineered vs hybrid, timber vs tile, carpet vs concrete. What's worth the money and what I'd never install again.
The decisions most renovators leave too late and why that's a problem.
Supplier Directory
Others coming soon
Built by Hayley Johnston
Interior designer, renovator, and someone who reads warranty fine print so you don't have to.