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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The Block 2019 Oslo: Living and dining reveals
The Block 2019 Oslo: Living and dining reveals >> JESSE AND MEL SCORE: 29/30 Jesse and Mel are back! This week they took out a win for their near-perfect living/dining room. Like Deb and Andy, Jesse and Mel decided to orientate their dining table adjacent to their kitchen bench, a…
Family friendly living rooms
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…
Modular or singular couches?
Are you in the market for a new couch? Then this begs the question – leather or fabric? Or which shape?? Here are some ideas plus tips below if you’re thinking of purchasing a new couch (because we all know this is a HUGE decision!). Are you a modular…? Buy here. Buy here.…
DIY your own floating tv unit with BESTA from IKEA
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…
Where to buy velvet cushions to warm up your space for winter
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…
10 popular modular couches
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…
The Block 2017: Living and Dining Reveals
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hi there! Thanks for stopping by today. It was Living and Dining week on The Block. Always one of my fave reveals as I generally want to copy what they’ve done. Known for lots of cushioning, over accessorising and clever tv storage I was dying to see what they came…
A double sided fireplace
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…
8 Ways to make your lounge room look bigger
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…
Curious Grace has added two new gorgeous sofas to their furniture range
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…
A shopping excursion to Supa Centa Moore Park
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…