Posts by: accentoncolour
A Bedroom where Serenity Flows
Often the master bedroom is the last room in your home to be thoughtfully decorated. Really, it’s just as important as the living room and kitchen as it’s your sanctuary, your private space to rejuvenate after a hectic day. So why not take a second look at your master bedroom after reading these decorating hints…
Making the Best of What You Have
Firstly, step back and take in how your home works for your family, think about their needs now and in the future. Perhaps you’re thinking ‘it just isn’t going to suit us’, ‘it’s not big enough’. We naturally jump to the conclusion ‘we need a new home’ or ‘need to put on an addition’. We’re…
Furniture That Floats
I know, you’re picturing a lounge suite levitating, but let’s not think literally here. Floating furniture actually means furniture not placed against the perimeter of a room. Walls and windows don’t just contain a room, they will become a part of that room. The space becomes about the furnishings when placed against the walls. Let…
Christmas themes
Themed Christmas Palettes Beyond Red & Green Want to change up your Christmas decorating this year? Dare to consider non traditional colours to lift your Christmas spirit. While it may be tempting to pull out the old decorations from last year, Christmas doesn’t have to be just red & green. Creating around a theme is…
Nursery Room 101
Your family dynamics are changing with a new addition of a precious baby. Most expectant mums will get the ‘nesting’ desire and this is when your imagination can go wild on ‘how to set up the nursery?’ Here are some thoughtful suggestions that will help you get started. The nursery needs to be well appointed…
A Restful Retreat
Create a luxurious looking bathroom for less with these top tips that won’t break the piggy bank. Style has nothing to do with the price tag when it comes to creating a bathing heaven. A bit of creativity and a pared-back design, you can create a new look for a whole lot less. Plan to…
The Statement Makers
Behind every great room lies a secret hero – a special piece that sets the mood and colour scheme. Introduce colour harmony into your home that speaks volumes about you. Window Treatment Fabric is the way to go, creating softness yet being dramatic with vibrant colour or subdue using accent hues. Bounce light back into…
Love Affair With France
Paris and all things French is certainly surrounding us everywhere we look. Parisian-style decorating can be found in all decor shops from furniture; French provincial styles to homewares including dinner ware, lamps and accessories. The lure for home decorators to embrace this enduring trend in interior design, with elegant furniture, glamorous fabrics, and stylish accessories,…
What’s New in Colour and Trends.
We have the latest news after just returning from Designex in Sydney. A trade event for the Interior design and Architecture industry. The longest running and most prestigious event for professionsal’s to launch new products, showcase cutting edge designs, with a wealth of knowledge and an interactive forum to the Austraiian marketplace. Where to…
