Oh the 80's. Not a decade you remember for stylish interiors is it? Fresh from the neon, pattern clash of the 70's, the 80's gave us very little in home decor that is worth a re-run. Or did it? Here are a few trends that are making a comeback with a modern twist. Big country …
Ever thought of doing a painted ceiling instead of a feature wall? I don't think about it enough, but after looking around for some ideas I have found some which really tickle my fancy. Ceilings are usually the last thing you think of when painting a room. The walls and trims get all the attention. But …
Have you thought about adding a rug to your hallway? I've been on the hunt for the perfect one. I can't decide between a jute or a washed vintage look. Here's some reasons why you might add a runner rug - If you have a very wide open hallway a rug can define the space. …
Bookcases can be hard to style. In fact, you have to have a lot of 'stuff' to make it work! And if you do have a lot of stuff, then I am positive you'll be able to create a beautiful looking bookcase all by yourself! I loved picking theses bookcase images from Pinterest to share with …
When you've got a side table to decorate, why not incorporate a lamp? It's much easier to start with a lamp as the feature piece and work around it. Sometimes it's as simple as adding a vase with greenery and a bowl or a book to finish it off. Plus lamps are pretty affordable and …
A wall light or sconce can make a nice addition to a room, hallway or entry. Use them as bedside lamps too. We used a big one in my son's room recently. Here's some shopping ideas for you... The height in where you place them is up to you. Mostly they are positioned 150-170cm high …
The barn door is hot right now. There's lots of variations too. From coloured, to solid black, or the exposed timber. The last image is my house. We did our own. You can follow those steps here. We've since painted it black as you can see! So what makes sliding barn doors so cool? …
I really love the trend of putting indoor plants in a basket. They just look better don't you think? First you need to find an indoor plant that you won't kill haha. I have ideas for you here and here. OR if you're really going to kill them (like I do often!) then here is a post …
When I am on Instagram and I am scrolling down the list and up comes a home with a bit of greenery I always double click. Plants always light up a room. Today I want to share 7 ways I think you can use plants to decorate your home (Pinterest is a great source to …
School holidays are just around the corner and no doubt you'll be spending more time in your living areas! If you have kids, these rooms will suddenly become littered with junk. Today I thought I'd share some photos I found of family friendly living rooms and give you some tips on how to design/style your …
The ladder has been popping up in the world of decorating lately. Kmart brought out a bamboo style ladder and I've seen it featured in my Instagram many times. People have even painted it white or black to suit their style. Today I have a few ladder styling ideas for you. A ladder can be …
You know me, always looking for ways to give my home a quick refresh, I get bored easily. I can change my mind daily about styling my home. Sometimes all you need is a day at home, changing things up to make you feel like you've overhauled your home. It can be as simple as …
