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…
Looking for a bathroom layout?
Hi there! I went searching for a bathroom layout idea and came across so many. I love looking at how people have configured their bathroom and I always look straight for the toilet. I hate seeing the toilet as the first thing. When deciding on a bathroom layout, it’s important…
Floor Plan Friday: Double Storey Hamptons
Today I am sharing this double storey Hamptons inspired floor plan I found. I don’t usually go for the double storey homes, but this one is gorgeous. The facade got me! It’s 5 bedrooms, with a study, games and rumpus. Check out the plan… It’s a very basic layout, with…
50 decorating ideas that won’t break the bank!
I’m always on the hunt for decorating ideas that won’t break the bank. There’s nothing better than a quick change around of a room, or a new vase, cushion, plant to spruce up an area. I love paint too, so I am always happy to throw that around on walls…
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…
Bathrooms that don’t use white tiles
If you’re doing a reno, or building a new house and want to create a bathroom that doesn’t feature white tiles then here are a few ideas for you… I’ve written a Bathroom Reno Checklist and Tips On How To Add Value To Bathrooms you might also like. …
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,…
Hardy outdoor potted plants
When the sun shows us some warmth I like to revamp my outdoor alfresco area. I either re-pot existing plants, or add a few new ones. I need hardy plants that can tolerate lots of heat and then also survive during the cold months. Here’s a few I know will…
Floor Plan Friday: Kids retreat
I’ve loved this floor plan for a while. It was from a (now closed) display home in Griffith. I helped to choose all the colours and fittings. It features a kids retreat, study, walk-in-linen and all the necessities for a functional family home. What do you think? The plan came…
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…
Side yard makeover
Most of us have that dead side yard at our house. You know the one, where nothing grows, you throw the bins and you never walk around there because it’s either too hot or damp?? When you build a new home it’s usually the last thing you think about when…
Sell your house with an agent? Or sell yourself?
Hands up if you love real estate? If so, what are the pros and cons of selling with an agent or selling yourself. Have you ever thought about selling your own home? I’d love to know if you have, and how you found it?