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…
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…
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,…
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…
To… Solve Problems Save time, money and frustration Prevent errors Maximise space Do your knees buckle when you try to think ‘What colour should I paint the feature wall to give impact but not be too overbearing to live with?’ Or ‘How do I choose the perfect lighting for our bedroom renovation?’ Luckily there’s a…
We all know that first impressions count. So step out your front door, stand back and take a look. Does it say ‘welcome’, ‘Come on in’? Do you and your family leave your shoes piled up at the door? Do your potted plants look worse for wear? This is an easy fix and one that…
The words Shabby Chic are defined by a range of furnishings and decor from eighteenth century Swedish painted decorations, the French Chateau and American Shakers, where simplicity and plainness were essential. Furniture and furnishings are chosen for their age and signs of wear and tear, or new items are distressed to achieve the appearance of…
Where does all the important work in the kitchen happen? The Bench top of course. Choosing a hardwearing and attractive surface material is imperative. Natural Stone – cut from Raw Quarry Block into slabs usually 20–30mm thickness for bench tops. Marble and granite are the more popular choices. MARBLE – once, only select people allowed themselves the luxury…
The face of Australia is changing. According to the 2006 Census findings by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Chinese language now tops the Italian language as the second language, after English, most spoken at home. Our source of inspiration is moving away from Europe and closer to home. Trends towards Asian-inspired fashion, interior design and architecture have become…
Is your lounge looking a little tired? Worn patches appearing on your favourite sofa? Does your living space need a new look? Now is the time to breathe a bit of fresh air into your much loved, comfy furnishings. Whether it’s the whole lounge suite, new drapes or just adding a new upholstered ottoman, let me…
