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Qantas’ Airbus A220 Tells a Story Through Aboriginal Art

Qantas has unveiled the livery of its first QantasLink Airbus A220, which will be the sixth aircraft to feature in its Flying Art Series when it comes into service as part of the group’s domestic fleet renewal program.

The QantasLink A220 livery at the Airbus facility in Canda.
Credit: Qantas

The aircraft features the Aboriginal artwork of senior Pitjantjatjara artist, Maringka Baker, and tells the ‘dreaming story of two sisters who traverse remote Australia together, covering vast distances to find their way home,’ according to a release from the carrier.

Qantas has worked with Indigenous Australian design agency, Balarinji on the fuselage design for all of its aircrafts featured in

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Dish and Design celebrates food, drink, autumn decor and ‘witchy vibes’

Attendees and presenters at the autumn edition of Homestyle’s Dish and Design event wrapped their collective arms around the fall season with an evening of on-trend design ideas and comforting food and cocktails.

The more than 130 guests at Wednesday’s sold-out event streamed into the Great Lakes Culinary Center in Southfield, where the staff served wine, beer and a special sangria, plus an array of appetizers. The seasonal spread included dips, a vegetable pasta salad, curry carrots with hummus and a decadent s’mores dip with graham crackers.

After a welcome introduction from host, Detroit News editor and Homestyle columnist Maureen

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12 Mirror Decor Ideas to Enhance Your Space

Because mirrors aren’t just for bathrooms and vanities.

Things like paint, hardware, and lighting may be integral parts of a room’s decor scheme, but it’s the decorative elements that really help bring your design to life. While there are many ways to accessorize a room, there are certain pieces pros turn to time and time again to bring both function and beauty to a space. One such item? Mirrors.

<p>Photo by Julie Soefer for Chandos Collective</p>

Photo by Julie Soefer for Chandos Collective

Available in nearly endless shapes and styles, mirrors have the ability to lighten and brighten any space, as well as increase a

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This designer’s genius ideas to make your home appeal to all your senses will change how you decorate forever

 a modern dining room in neutral tones

a modern dining room in neutral tones

Whether you’re looking for inspiration online, or flicking through a glossy interiors magazine, the way we consume interior design content makes it largely a visual medium. However, when you’re actually experiencing your home, it’s about so much more than sight alone.

Touch, hearing, smell – they all have a role in how our brains decipher a space and how our homes make us feel. It’s an idea that’s the backbone of an interiors movement often referred to as sensory design. ‘A sensory approach to interior design combines materials, colors, fragrances and sounds to

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2023 is all about entertaining at home

WOW!house 2023 home bar by Tala Fustok (James McDonald)

WOW!house 2023 home bar by Tala Fustok (James McDonald)

Home bars were a breakout trend during lockdown when going out wasn’t an option,” says Jen Nash, the senior design lead at Magnet, a British kitchen company. “But now,” she continues, “as people look to adjust spending habits and lifestyle behaviours in response to the cost of living crisis, we’re seeing the home bar trend return.”

For many, the home is increasingly functioning as a place for socialising, and the design community is responding to this trend. So, cue the new phrase being bandied around by interior designers:

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Garden Design Ideas & Advice | Garden Landscaping

Create the perfect outdoor space with our expert garden landscape ideas and design advice. When it comes to planning a new back garden or front garden, there is so much to consider and think about. We can help you shape your garden layout ideas and create a gorgeous garden landscape design to work with. As well as garden planning advice, our articles are jampacked full of inspiration, including contemporary garden designs, Mediterranean garden ideas, and even garden pathway ideas. We’ve got the knowledge to help you create the ideal outdoor space to suit your style and needs. Whether you want

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Expert design advice for the most compact kitchens

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The 13 New York City Home Stores Every Interior Designer Shops

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Sean Dix On Reimagining Asia’s Dining Design Culture

The founder of dix design + architecture has been designing contemporary furniture and iconic luxury spaces for over 20 years. His projects range from archetypal chairs and high-concept Michelin-starred restaurants to Moschino and Furla flagship boutiques. Sean’s Dix’s clients span the globe, and his latest commissions see the studio creating new projects in Hong Kong, Manila, Shenzhen, Southern California, Ho Chi Minh City, Sardinia and Bangkok.

Coming from Hong Kong, I’m amazed to realise that many of the beautiful spaces, particularly dining spaces, I’ve visited have

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The 8 interior trends that are instantly dating your home, according to design experts

 White backsplash tiled wall in kitchen above sink and cabinets

White backsplash tiled wall in kitchen above sink and cabinets

These are the interior design trends that instantly date your home, according to interior design experts.

Out of all the home decor trends you can follow, there are some that may be doing a little more harm than good to your home if you’re after a fresh, new look. Now, this is quite different to embracing vintage living room ideas, for example, as those style choices are intentionally curated.

What we’re talking about are the unintentional, minor design details that might be making your space look a little tired.

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