Big River Group Decking_Outdoor Design

Expert Tips on Adding Value to your Property with Big River Group

By: Diamond Interiors
Design & Architecture News, Materials & Finishes, , , , , , Leave a Comment on Expert Tips on Adding Value to your Property with Big River Group

With access to nature on our doorsteps, it’s no surprise that Aussies love spending time outdoors!  An increasing demand for more versatile options for outdoor living areas has turned the humble backyard into an al fresco lifestyle dream. Homeowners investing in this multi-functional space are finding it offers a variety of benefits that will provide…

Read More
bushfire insurance

Insurance Loopholes & Challenges to Avoid this Bushfire Season

By: Diamond Interiors
Design & Architecture News, Home Organisation & Management, , Leave a Comment on Insurance Loopholes & Challenges to Avoid this Bushfire Season

The 2020 Black Summer bushfires were catastrophic and engulfed parts of the Australian southeast coast on an unprecedented scale. They caused extensive damage to properties, which led many survivors to seek help from their insurance companies with rebuilding.  Insurance expert, Professor Michael Sherris from the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at UNSW Business School, shares the top insurance…

Read More
Cozze Pizza Oven

Cozze Pizza Oven Launches New Models in Australia

By: Diamond Interiors
Recipes & Food, , , Leave a Comment on Cozze Pizza Oven Launches New Models in Australia

Just in time for summer, Cozze has introduced a series of new pizza oven models in Australia! The Cozze Pizza Oven is now available in a 17″ gas option and a 13″ electric option, while their introductory 13″ gas model has also seen an upgrade, providing greater flexibility when cooking delicious pizzas at home. As…

Read More
Ban on Engineered Stone

The Ban on Engineered Stone: What is Going on?

By: Diamond Interiors
Design & Architecture News, Materials & Finishes, , , Leave a Comment on The Ban on Engineered Stone: What is Going on?

Over the last year or so, you may have noticed news articles discussing a potential ban on engineered stone (also referred to as composite stone or reconstituted stone). This is certainly an issue of concern in the design and construction industries with the products in question being labelled as the next asbestos. We explore the…

Read More

How to Keep your Outdoor Pavers Clean Year-Round

By: Diamond Interiors
Home Organisation & Management, Materials & Finishes, , , , , Leave a Comment on How to Keep your Outdoor Pavers Clean Year-Round

As Australia starts heating up in the lead up to the warmer months, tending to our outdoor entertaining areas becomes an all important task. Concrete outdoor pavers will often experience some level of impact during the cooler, wetter winter months with moisture creeping into their porous surface. This build-up of moisture can lead to the…

Read More

Saving on Electricity: Save With Solar

By: Diamond Interiors
Home Organisation & Management, , Leave a Comment on Saving on Electricity: Save With Solar

We are all struggling with the rising cost of living and with recent increases in household energy, finding ways to save becomes an all important concern. Money expert Molly Benjamin from Ladies Finance Club has launched the ultimate guide to slashing power costs: the Energy Saver Handbook. Find out Molly’s top ideas on saving on electricity and reducing your power…

Read More

Kitchen Organisation Ideas from Hafele

By: Diamond Interiors
Kitchen & Bathroom Design, , , Leave a Comment on Kitchen Organisation Ideas from Hafele

A well functioning kitchen will include a selection of creative storage solutions that will help boost efficiency and ensure a well organised space. These top kitchen organisation ideas from hardware manufacturer Hafele offer sturdy and reliable solutions that will make the best use of your new kitchen design scheme to help boost efficiency and organisation…

Read More

Why Choose a Porcelain Kitchen Benchtop

By: Diamond Interiors
Kitchen & Bathroom Design, , , , 1 Comment on Why Choose a Porcelain Kitchen Benchtop

A porcelain kitchen benchtop will provide an impressive range of benefits in your new kitchen design scheme, offering a supremely hard wearing, durable and long lasting surface finish that can easily withstand life’s many bumps! The Benefits of a Porcelain Kitchen Benchtop Porcelain is well known for being an incredibly durable option for use in…

Read More

Cutting Renovation Costs: Our Top Tips

By: Diamond Interiors
Home Organisation & Management, Kitchen & Bathroom Design, , , Leave a Comment on Cutting Renovation Costs: Our Top Tips

When looking at cutting renovation costs, there are a several different tactics that may help you along the way. There are many different avenues that are worth exploring when looking to save some money on a home renovation from switching out different brands or materials to seeking out second hand items and reducing the overall…

Read More

Interior Design Trends of 2023

By: Diamond Interiors
Design & Architecture News, Home Decorating Ideas, , 2 Comments on Interior Design Trends of 2023

Interior design trends of 2023 are taking a large leap away from the monochrome schemes of grey, grey and yet more grey that we’ve become accustomed to over the last few years and are embracing more of a cosy and comforting vibe. From lush tile options to warm interior paint colour palettes, these are the…

Read More

Summer Energy Saving Tips from Clipsal

By: Diamond Interiors
Home Organisation & Management, , , Leave a Comment on Summer Energy Saving Tips from Clipsal

With substantial cost increases across the board, Aussies are most definitely feeling the impact of sharp energy price rises. As can be expected, the most energy used in the home occurs during extreme weather periods such as Winter and Summer with a bit of a drop through milder periods in Spring and Autumn. Our friends…

Read More

Scrub Daddy Damp Duster Review

By: Diamond Interiors
Home Organisation & Management, Reviews, , , , Leave a Comment on Scrub Daddy Damp Duster Review

A little while ago, we received a box of goodies from the good people over at CleanHQ and we’ve been busy testing them all out – You can checkout our recent review of the Original Scrub Daddy here! Today, we test out the Scrub Daddy Damp Duster to see just how well it compares to…

Read More

Origin Pillow Review: We Test Out the Superior Coolmax® Latex Pillow

By: Diamond Interiors
Home Organisation & Management, ReviewsLeave a Comment on Origin Pillow Review: We Test Out the Superior Coolmax® Latex Pillow

The good people at Origin were kind enough to reach out and ask me to review their range, specifically their Superior Coolmax® Latex Pillow. After using it for a couple of months, I’m fairly impressed; Read on for our full Origin pillow review. The Origin pillow boasts a range of intriguing features from cooling gel…

Read More

Concrete using Recycled Tyre Rubber: Creating a Circular Economy

By: Diamond Interiors
Design & Architecture News, Materials & Finishes, , Leave a Comment on Concrete using Recycled Tyre Rubber: Creating a Circular Economy

Engineers in Melbourne have recently discovered a technique that will replace 100% of conventional aggregates in concrete (such as gravel and crushed rock) with recycled tyre rubber that will meet building codes, promising a boost for the circular economy.

Read More

Epoxy Grouting Price: What to Consider

By: Diamond Interiors
Bathroom Design, Materials & Finishes, , , 1 Comment on Epoxy Grouting Price: What to Consider

If you are considering using an epoxy grout in your next tiling project, it is important to take a few key factors into consideration. Epoxy grouting price factors are influenced not only by the cost of the grout itself but also the labour costs involved so let’s dive right in!

Read More