Publications
Homeful + our sister company Designful have been lucky enough to be published in various magazines + publications.
below you will find a handful of these publications + articles
Less is more: the case for smaller homes
Article // Sanctuary Magazine
Australians build some of the world’s largest houses: on average, larger than even American homes! It’s very possible to live comfortably in a home that’s much smaller than average, though; read on for inspiration that will, hopefully, lead you to consider bucking the national trend.
Enoughness: the new plenty
Article // PIP Magazine
Enoughness is about working out what you need to be happy and healthy, without taking more than your fair share. When our homes are created with this in mind, the positive impacts radiate. Read Jane's thoughts on enoughness in Pip Magazine.
Escape your 4-bedroom esky: Jane asks ‘How much is enough?’
Blog Post // Roaring Journals
“Part of enoughness is letting the unnecessary things drop away to make space for the people. Our lives are just stuffed with things that we don't need. Enoughness is good for individuals because it means that you're not trying to live beyond your means. You're not being overwhelmed. But the bigger impact is that it's better for everyone around you — in your neighbourhood, in the whole world. It's better for the planet.”
Embracing the shack
Article // Sanctuary Magazine
A backyard studio 'shack' was the ideal way to create more living space without compromising an otherwise perfect Tasmanian home.
Exactly enough: a compact yet comfy Tassie cabin
Article // Sanctuary Magazine
A small-footprint, one-bedroom retreat designed for passive solar winter comfort proves perfect for this couple’s lifestyle in northern Tassie.
Ideas & advice: designers in profile
profile // Sanctuary Magazine
Jane's thoughts on her role at Homeful + Designful.
Does house size matter?
Newsletter // thoughtful by designful
Is bigger always better? Or is it all about how it's used? Australia builds the biggest houses, and we have a dwindling household size. What do we think is 'big enough'? How much floor area do we recommend?
Just use less: let’s talk about waste
Newsletter // thoughtful by designful
High-income countries consume the most raw materials from the earth + emit the most carbon emissions. This must + can change! Let's talk about wasting + using less.