A change of season, a new home, or just tired of the same old look? If you're like me, you take any chance to freshen and liven things up in your home. But I am always working on a budget. I need things to be affordable and easy to achieve because I know I'll be …
A clean workspace not only boosts productivity, it can alleviate feelings of overwhelm and stress. Who likes to rock up to work at a desk cluttered with paperwork, post-it notes and random pens which have run out of ink? Our workspaces are important as they are essential for working at home or simply organising the …
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. …
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 …
Spring is here and I love nothing more than to embrace the new season by making some changes in the home. While winter has its place with cosy blankets and textured cushions to add warmth and comfort, spring offers an opportunity to introduce some lighter textures, colour and even natural beauty with a new plant …
Yes! You heard me right! Floorboards painted white look amazing! They really lighten up a space and can make a room feel more spacious. White is far from boring. In fact, white makes a huge statement yet allows the colours and patterns in your other decor such as art, plants and cushions to pop. I love the character …
