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What is Japandi Design
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 16/5/25 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 16/5/25

What is Japandi Design

Let’s unpack exactly how these two unique, traditional design schools have merged into one.

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Alt Favourites: Best in Hospitality Design
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 28/4/25 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 28/4/25

Alt Favourites: Best in Hospitality Design

Discover hospitality designs that balance brand identity, practicality, and unforgettable guest experiences.

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Project Highlight: Dissh Store, Armadale
Projects Laura Di Bartolo 17/3/25 Projects Laura Di Bartolo 17/3/25

Project Highlight: Dissh Store, Armadale

The new Dissh boutique reflects the label’s recent rebrand into the world of elevated basics and sophisticated minimalism.

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From Microcement to Metal: Material Trends for 2025
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 11/3/25 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 11/3/25

From Microcement to Metal: Material Trends for 2025

Here are some key material trends you’ll want to keep an eye on in 2025 — from microcement to metals and Moroccan tiles.

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Alt’s Amazing Houses of the Month
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 21/2/25 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 21/2/25

Alt’s Amazing Houses of the Month

Our team has picked a selection of amazing houses from Australian architects that express everything we love about modern design.

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Alt. Favourites: Microcement Installations in Melbourne
Projects Laura Di Bartolo 10/2/25 Projects Laura Di Bartolo 10/2/25

Alt. Favourites: Microcement Installations in Melbourne

View some of our favourite residential and commercial X-Bond Microcement installations in Melbourne.

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Ways to Spice Up Your Flooring
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 24/1/25 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 24/1/25

Ways to Spice Up Your Flooring

Here are a few things you can do to spice things up when it’s time to specify your flooring materials, and make your home stand out.

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Microcement: The Versatile Design Solution for Modern Spaces
Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 25/11/24 Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 25/11/24

Microcement: The Versatile Design Solution for Modern Spaces

In this blog post, we'll explore the many benefits of microcement, and why it's becoming a go-to finish.

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Top 5 Design Trends from 2024
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 19/11/24 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 19/11/24

Top 5 Design Trends from 2024

In 2024, spaces are all about about blending form and function. These trends can inspire your next project.

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In Focus: The Brighton Residence by Sync Architecture and Flack Studio
Projects Laura Di Bartolo 31/10/24 Projects Laura Di Bartolo 31/10/24

In Focus: The Brighton Residence by Sync Architecture and Flack Studio

A home that celebrates both modern coastal aesthetics and timeless elegance.

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Alt. Favourites: Six of the Best Retail Store Interior Designs
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 30/10/24 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 30/10/24

Alt. Favourites: Six of the Best Retail Store Interior Designs

In this blog post, we’ll explore six retail stores with beautiful interior designs from around the world.

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Alt Favourites: Microcement Bathrooms
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 23/9/24 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 23/9/24

Alt Favourites: Microcement Bathrooms

In this blog post, we’ll take a look at six bathrooms that use microcement for a beautiful, practical result.

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Alt. Favourites: Five of the Best Hotel Designs
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 17/9/24 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 17/9/24

Alt. Favourites: Five of the Best Hotel Designs

Luxury villas, inner city escapes, desert hideaways… This list has it all.

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In Focus: The Davis Residence by Blur
Interviews Laura Di Bartolo 13/9/24 Interviews Laura Di Bartolo 13/9/24

In Focus: The Davis Residence by Blur

"Materiality and texture were driving forces in the project. We knew we wanted a soft and calming interior palette inspired by contemporary Mediterranean architecture."

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Five Houses That Use Microcement to Nail the Concrete Look
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 26/8/24 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 26/8/24

Five Houses That Use Microcement to Nail the Concrete Look

These five homes use the concrete aesthetic to create spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

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Five Amazing Houses in Australia
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 26/7/24 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 26/7/24

Five Amazing Houses in Australia

Get inspired by our favourite Australian houses and unique luxury residential designs.

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A Mediterranean Dream Featuring X-Bond Microcement
Projects Laura Di Bartolo 20/6/24 Projects Laura Di Bartolo 20/6/24

A Mediterranean Dream Featuring X-Bond Microcement

See how we helped bring this 19th century cottage back to life with X-Bond Microcement.

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Inside Celebrity Homes
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 3/5/24 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 3/5/24

Inside Celebrity Homes

Our top 5 from the Architectural Digest Open Door series, featuring microcement.

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Microcement Interiors: Recent Residential Projects in Melbourne
Projects Laura Di Bartolo 21/2/24 Projects Laura Di Bartolo 21/2/24

Microcement Interiors: Recent Residential Projects in Melbourne

Here are three of our most recent residential projects in Melbourne featuring X-Bond in various applications.

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X-Bond Microcement at Sculpt Adelaide
Projects Laura Di Bartolo 18/12/23 Projects Laura Di Bartolo 18/12/23

X-Bond Microcement at Sculpt Adelaide

At Sculpt, X-Bond covers the space from floor to ceiling, creating an environment for reflection and tranquility.

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