The hidden dangers of certain houseplants: common plants that are toxic for cats

Many people are unaware of just how dangerous certain plants can be to their feline companions. Here is a list of cat-friendly plants to keep your kitties happy and healthy.

The things we discussed at Saturday Indesign 2025

Curated by the Indesign editorial team and hosted at leading showrooms, the Design Discussions series provided thoughtful reflection and debate on key issues shaping the industry.

Illumination at 72 Erskine – IDL

Leading lighting luminaries will provide free information talks about the Light Walk and smart lighting design for urban spaces, hosted by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).

4.30pm – 5.30pm, Wednesday 3, Thursday 4, Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 June

Bookshelf design trends: six creative ways to display your favourite books

Bookshelves are by no means a modern creation. In fact, the earliest example of domestic bookcases were created in the 1600s – and are still in use today. Here’s how to give this old tradition a modern twist.

AJC Architects’ Southern Lookout opens Hornsby quarry to the public

At Hornsby Park, AJC Architects’ Southern Lookout marks the first architectural intervention in the transformation of a former quarry into a major public landscape.

“Renewable real estate”: Wrapping up Melbourne Design Week with FK

FK hosted a standout Melbourne Design Week event with a panel on adaptive reuse and renewable real estate at 500 Bourke, featuring previous contributor Nicky Drobis and our editor as moderator.

Powerhouse Parramatta announces a smorgasbord of Australian design

Powerhouse Parramatta has commissioned more than 50 leading designers from across Australia to shape the spaces and experiences of the new museum, including public, exhibition, restaurant and retail spaces.

Brewing a new rooftop typology in Vijayawada

Brunit by 23 Degrees Design Shift brings together expressive structure, industrial materiality and climate-conscious hospitality on a rooftop site in Vijayawada.