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 …
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 to help you on your …
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, I am not a huge …
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 still seeing the open shelf …
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 a round table already? I …
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 mistakes to avoid. (image) 1. …
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. Tutorials and inspiration are everywhere. …
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 attempt a DIY on these!). …
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 usable at all (I have …
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 help do the same. Plants …
Ever walked into a room and thought ‘Wow, this space looks amazing”, or flipped through a home magazine and a particular image stops you and you take a moment to study it before you flip on thinking “There is no way I can do that…”?? Well I am here today to tell you, you can! …
French Provincial is a classic interior style which evokes romance and elegance. The style is best achieved with a number of elements working together for a cohesively elaborate space which is paired back with functional design. It’s a charming interior which is refined and practical which makes it a delightful style of choice for a …
