Air condition is called aircon, the combo air conditioner & heaters that you hang high on a wall are called swingers. Countertops are called benches, yards are called a gardens, closets-wardrobe, bonus room-rumpus room, hardwood floors or any wood is called timber. Living in the country is living in the Bush. Carpenters are called a Chippy, electrician -Sparky, brick layer-bricky, plumber-dunny driver. Downtown is called CBD. Neighbor is spelled neighbour. If a room is painted and decorated in updated colors & pattens they are called “Fresh”. If a house is updated in higher end-sophisticated materials it’s called “smart”. Fittings-are basically light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, appliances. Color is spelled colour. Picture rails are still pretty common. Queenslander-is a traditional style of home in Queensland that has a bungalow/Victorian/country/cottage feel. “security screens” are popular on windows & doors-which is a metal lattice. Full fences around your property are also popular.

I agree with Catherine. I see more effort put into the design of a study/home office area than ever before. If my clients don't have the extra room to create a working space then we look at how they can incorporate a workspace into their living areas. I'm also finding that a lot of people don't have the time or expense to keep updating their interiors but instead are looking for timeless designs when it comes to furniture and kitchen/bathrooms. A space can be updated with accessories and art. Another trend I have seen is for more people to put more of themselves into their home design. I have seen so many homes that look exactly like showrooms or display houses (which some of them I can say are stunning but they all look the same) - however my Clients have said "well the designer told me this is what is on trend and that this is what homes look like'. And my Clients don't even like the end result! They just go with it because. People want their homes to stand out from their friends and neighbours and this can only be done with using the Clients personality tastefully.

Yes, check out Steel Windows Australia. They design and hand-build this style of steel window with the thin, elegant frames, and can ship Australia wide. I haven't seen exactly your style of door on their website, but they have every other conceivable shape and size steel frame window (as they are all custom made), so best to contact them. https://www.steelwindowsaustralia.com.au/ The window in your photo is really big, tall and wide, so with traditional window framing materials, like timber and aluminium it is going to be really expensive. When you go to steel windows, it will be even more expensive, plus the cost of shipping to wherever you are - probably on a semi-trailer, with a crane at the other end. So how many tens of thousands of dollars were you hoping to spend on your beautiful, elegant, super-sized, steel framed, custom-made window (including delivery)? Best of luck, Dr Retro Dr Retro House Calls/Dr Retro Virtual Visits

I'm a student studying Design fundamentals and would love some "interior decorating" career tips. I am in Hobart, Tasmania. Is freelancing a good start or should i try to find an in store assistant job first?