A small space doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be cramped. Maybe there is not enough light, furniture doesn’t sit well, the layout just isn’t right? How do you make a small room feel more spacious? With clever use of colour, furniture placing, space planning and lighting, your small space…
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How to choose an interior design style that suits you
You might be like me and love a few different designs and never really know what you’d call your interior style! If you’re struggling to bring it all together and can’t seem to get the flow right, then here are a few tips on how you can narrow it down…
How does colour make a room feel?
When you’re looking to paint a room or style it, do you think about how the colour will make that room feel? I often start out with an idea of injecting a certain colour for variety, but I am really aware of how a colour makes me feel. For example,…
16 ideas for open shelves in your kitchen!
If you’re building a new kitchen, renovating, or just have a space which could use a little DIY update – then open shelves might be for you? I know this trend really started coming to light in 2014, but as I look around interior design mags and online I am…
New Trend In Dining: Round Tables
I am seeing a lot of round tables in dining rooms lately and I love it. Do you think this is the new trend? I think so. A while back I wrote about dining chairs. A feature pendant light would work perfectly over a round dining table. Do you have…
Painted brick facades for instant curb appeal
If you watch those American reno shows you’ll notice that they are a big fan of painting an old tired brick facade. It’s actually a really great way to bring an ugly, boring home back to life. I’ve also seen a few painted brick homes popping up around Wagga lately.…
5 Tiling Mistakes to Avoid When Doing a Reno
Tiles can cause headaches in a reno. Not having enough or choosing too many feature tiles which throws off the look of a space, are just some of the problems that crop up when renovating a bathroom. If you’re about to embark on a new reno, here are 5 tiling…
Avoid these 5 mistakes when choosing a rug for your living space
Rugs play an important role in the style and vibe of a room. They anchor the overall colour scheme and offer personality and warmth to a space. The right rug can ground a room, add colour or texture and can segregate areas within an open living area. Choosing the right…
How to add value to Kitchens & Bathrooms
A busy housing market with low interest rates, reality TV shows and the willingness of people to give DIY a go is prompting Australians to renovate their houses in droves. And never has there been a more inspirational time, with images and ideas readily at your fingertips thanks to social media.…
A before + after of the lounge room (sort of)
This area is not quite finished and I do need a better before+after photo, but the transformation already is impressive! See the before? Wow. It was in bad condition. The 40+ year old carpet revealed the most stunning cypress pine floors underneath. These were professionally finished (I wasn’t going to…
Bathroom Reno Number 1. Done!
If you’ve been following along at my Instagram you would have seen this final reveal of the bathroom reno I’ve been working on. It’s been a long slog, but so worth it. When I bought this little flip house the shower had been leaking and it was gross and not…
Feeling stressed? Try these 5 indoor plants!
Whatever stress you’re feeling did you know that potted indoor plants can help relieve some tension? Not only do they look good, they can serve a practical purpose. Spending time in nature has been linked to reducing stress levels and tension, so it seems a no-brainer that indoor plants will…