We take you inside the design brief for another incredible renovation by Heliconia Design on the Northern Beaches! The bathroom renovations are truly swoon-worthy! Meet Liv the Interior Designer behind this fabulous project.

Discover the key interior design trends for 2025 in Australia, focusing on sustainability, sensory experiences, bold jewel tones, feature lighting, and the importance of connection and individuality. Transform your space with these upcoming styles that highlight eco-friendly practices, enhance sensory appeal, and emphasise unique personal expression.

Embarking on a bathroom renovation is both exciting and rewarding, offering the chance to transform a vital part of your home into a luxurious retreat. Despite the thrill, many homeowners quickly realize that renovating a bathroom is more complex than they initially thought. With up to five different trades typically involved, careful planning and attention to detail are essential to avoid common pitfalls. If you're dreaming of designing a flawless bathroom space, our expert tips will guide you every step of the way. From choosing the right materials to ensuring proper waterproofing, learn how to create a space that's aesthetically pleasing, functional, and built to last.

Discover Heliconia's 2024 project highlights, showcasing a diverse range of stunning renovations and designs, from coastal retreats with British Colonial charm to elegant modern farmhouses. We take you behind the design with 6 of our top design projects from 2024.

Getting the windows and doors just right is key to nailing both the look and feel of a new home or renovation. At The Avenue, the focus was on durable low-maintenance and aesthetic synergy.

We are very proud and excited to be a stockist and authorised reseller of GlobeWest products. As designers, we have been working with GlobeWest for many years, and can attest to the brand being synonymous with superb quality, beauty and distinction.

Do you want to know the costs of building and renovating in 2024/2025? You need our 15-page Industry Report, where local builders, property valuers, and real estate agents share exactly what’s happening in today’s residential construction market. Tailored specifically to the Northern Beaches and North Shore areas of Sydney, our report reveals the real story behind the current landscape, helping you approach your new build or renovation with confidence.

Ready to renovate but unsure how far your budget will stretch? Our room-by-room breakdown of renovation costs reveals what you can expect to spend, from essential upgrades to high-end transformations. Discover how smart budgeting and strategic design choices can elevate your home’s value and living experience.

We received so much love for our Highlands project image on Instagram that we just had to share a behind-the-scenes look at this stunning creation! Dive into the inspiration and exclusive details as we sit down with Olivia, our lead designer, to reveal all the beautiful details behind the project!

In this insightful interview, Heliconia speaks with Belinda Botzolis, a leading property valuer from Addvaluer with 17 years of experience and $12 billion in valuations. Belinda offers expert advice on how to strategically allocate your renovation budget to avoid overcapitalising. She breaks down the best approaches for flipping properties, renting, and renovating your forever home. Belinda also highlights common renovation mistakes, shares tips for maintaining your home's value, and provides practical guidance on managing renovation budgets in today’s changing construction landscape.

What specialists do you need for your new home build or renovation? You may be surprised to know that there are more than 13 different professionals, excluding trades, who can be involved in a new home build! Our simple guide lists all the professionals, and what their roles are in the new build or renovation process. Don’t worry, it is unlikely you will need them all, but it is good to understand the breadth of services you may need to call upon when building a home…

In this ‘how to’ post we look at the stage in your new home build where you are asked to choose your Interior Foundations. Your Interior Foundations should be seen as an important canvas on which your home’s whole aesthetic and atmosphere is going to be built on. Here we take your though what you should be considering at this exciting stage.

You need to be finalising your window treatments before you build! Find out why these should be top of your priority list. If you are leaving these till last, you’re leaving it much to late. Find out why window coverings are so important…

10 questions you need to ask before you choose your builder. Trusting someone with one of your largest investments in not a small decision. As experts in the new build and renovation space, we know what we want from a building partner. Here we guide you on what YOU need to know!

Looking for tips on how to maximise your new build on a small block. We show you exactly how we built a 4 bedroom home with 2 outdoor areas on a 300 square metre block! Expertly designed by Heliconia design in prime position in Manly.

Our latest new build on the Northern Beaches, The Avenue, is up to the exterior selections. View the Exterior Mood Board and read all our tips on what you need to know at this stage of your new build!

The official engineered stone ban coming into play in Australia on the 1st of July 2024 has been a major shake-up for the Interior Design and building industries. Like every major change, this has spurred some incredible creativity, leading to some exciting (and safe) new products and options. In case you need a re-cap on the ban, this is what it is all about…

What happens when an Interior Designer builds her own home? Sally's latest project – her brand new family home is finally underway...we can't wait to take you along for the ride & show you the entire process starting, the Heliconia way, by understanding the heart of the home…

In 2024, the journey of building or renovating a home presents new challenges and opportunities. One thing remains constant: preparation is crucial for a successful project.

Got guests coming to stay? Here are our tips for transforming that spare room into a comfortable and enjoyable haven they won’t want to leave.