Life & Design Blog Australia
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 can feel as spacious as […]
If you’re looking for an affordable tv unit have you considered the BESTA system from IKEA? (Not a sponsored post, just love this idea!). I’ve been telling my clients to look at this option for a sideboard or floating tv unit. You just need to buy the shelf unit with doors (they come in different […]
Isn’t velvet hot right now? I am seeing it everywhere and I LOVE it. The deep, moody winter colours have really got me. I need one of everything. Today I went looking for some velvet goodness to share with you… Washed velvet from Pottery Barn. They have a sale on these too at the moment. […]
Are you in the market for a new couch? Have you got space for a modular shaped couch? Even with a chaise? They are very popular at the moment. There are lots to choose from in varying budgets. While most of us still like the grey tones, I have seen some blue sneak back in […]
So this FINALLY went in yesterday. After 4 years of saving the wait is over. I am so excited it came together. If you’ve been following my blog for a long time you’ll remember I built this odd floating wall in the middle of my house. It was always because I wanted a double sided […]
Most of us have a pokey room in our house…. maybe there is not enough light, furniture doesn’t sit well, the layout just isn’t right? Today I wanted to share 8 simple tips which can help make your lounge room look and feel bigger. Rethink your TV console Big and bulky stands need to go. The […]
Today I wanted to share with you these two new sofas which landed in my emails this week. Curious Grace has added two new gorgeous sofas to their furniture range. These beauties are pretty sensational! First up we have the Hold sofa in blush pink. This 2.5 seater sofa adds an instant calming gentleness to any […]
I’ve been spending way too much time in my own house. Well, it’s school holidays and we’re home a lot. Especially when it’s stinking hot! So I have been looking on Pinterest to get inspired on how I could jazz up one of my living rooms. It’s the room off my kitchen and the one […]
A few weeks ago I headed up to Sydney for a day of shopping at Supa Centa Moore Park. I was gifted a voucher to spend on jazzing up my living room. I was pumped – who doesn’t loving a shopping excursion?! My living room before was looking tired as it’s had the same stuff for […]
Team Carly & Leighton and Jess & Ayden win this week on Reno Rumble which takes them through to the finale! What did you think of their rooms? Below are the photos from their combined Living/Dining/Outdoor area… … Jess and Ayden presented a spectacular kitchen, adding value and sophistication to the home… … Carly and […]
We say goodbye to Josh & Jenna and Kyal & Kara on Reno Rumble this week…. awwww! And they were smashing it too! What a great job they did and some fantastci homes were tranformed. So proud of them. Let’s look at Josh and Jenna’s understated and elegant living and dining area with wow-factor…. That […]
