Decorate your home without the need of a hammer or drill and without damaging your walls with 3M Command Picture Hanging Strips, which hold up to 7kg. Visit go.3m.com/loveyourwalls/ for decorating inspiration and the chance to win some great prizes. There are certain jobs we all struggle to get around to: sorting out the […]
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Boutique South Australian design studio Cul de Sac have released a new series of prints which reflect their love of Modernism and Mid Century principles of design and colour. Their prints are a nod to the pop art movement as well as Danish and Italian design from the 50s and 60s. The latest series, Graphic, […]
She won many hearts as one half of the likeable Bec and George on The Block Sky High and her latest venture is an online one. Like Dani Wales, who started The Home Journal after being on the show, Bec Duros has started a blog, Bec Marks The Spot, offering fans an insight into her […]
By Jessica Hunter In my job as an interior stylist, I get lots of different briefs and budgets. Sometimes a client’s budget may not stretch to buying lots of new furniture so I like to mix it up a bit by going ‘hunting’. Hunting for me is going to Vinnies or the Salvos, furniture markets, auctions […]
By Rachel Smith Deciding to share a place with the one you love can be an amazingly happy time. That is, until he refuses to take his ratty, hand-me-down couch to the tip – or worse, pokes fun at the floral motif you’ve lovingly perfected in the living room. As an advice columnist, I mention the […]
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Top 10 feature wall ideas
By Kristie Castagna There has been some debate lately about the use of ‘feature walls’ and if we should be considering treating the entire room to the feature and not just one lonely wall. A bit of a designer “go hard or go home” type attitude or what I like to call full design commitment. […]
By Michelle Ball I’ve loved decluttering and styling since I can remember, so I thought I’d share my top tips on these 2 topics. I hope they help you! Decluttering I am not, and have never been a hoarder. I believe in the principal of letting go of excess, and as you do, even more […]
Rust-Oleum has launched its most sought after spray paint range, 2X, in Australia, with twice the coverage to power through crafty and quick decorating projects. After attending the launch last week and having a little go myself (we won’t talk about how I managed to get navy blue on my nose and arms), I’m itching […]
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The weekend wrap-up 21.09.13
Here are the most-read posts from the last 7 days, with Hunt & Bow making it in for the second week in a row! 1. Stylist Alana Langan launches online homewares store Hunt & Bow 2. Kip & Co’s new bed linen range is inspired by the dappled light of summer 3. New IKEA Stockholm […]
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The weekend wrap-up 14.09.13
Here are the 3 most read posts of the last 30 days and they’re goodies, I must say! Enjoy with a cuppa this weekend! 1. 10 places to buy affordable art 2013 2. Transform vintage and Ikea furniture with affordable decor product now available here 3. Stylist Alana Langan launches online homewares store Hunt & […]
In the second of our regular posts from The Block Sky High winners Alisa and Lysandra Fraser, it’s Lysandra’s turn! She reveals how they spent most of their budget on the show on tradies, picking up bargain furniture, linen and accessories from Ikea, Freedom, Kmart and even op shops, only splurging here and there. Just […]
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The latest kitchen makeover trends
Australians are still all about the neutrals when it comes to their kitchens, but they’re mixing it up with more eclectic finishes, matt doors, deeper benchtops and deorative murals. In 2012, kitchen makeover specialists Granite Transformations completed more than 8,000 kitchens in greys, beiges and whites and in response to demand, they’ve released 5 new […]
It’s been almost 2 years since interior and industrial designer Shareen Joel launched Share Design. “As a designer, I was often asked ‘What’s the best shade of white?’ or ‘Where do I find…?’ or ‘Any ideas on a tap?’ and so it got me to thinking about how I could share my years of experience, knowledge […]
Sunday night room reveals are the best bit about the The Block. No challenges, just renovating, room reveals, judging and results. Hoorah! The long and drawn out scoring process aside, what’s not to like? Last night’s was a great episode, with Matt and Kim’s Pollock-inspired bedroom described as both “a crime scene” and the most […]
Preview of the new IKEA Stockholm collection That dream home office or man cave at the bottom of the garden is within reach Off-Topic Tuesday: Mobile phone etiquette. Fashion, illustration and interiors combine in Megan Hess’ first book. Win Kirstie’s Vintage Home DVD and book sets. (Competition closes at midnight tonight!)
Following on from my top West Elm picks, today I give you my top 8 Pottery Barn buys, available in store at Bondi or online if you live interstate. This was really hard but you have to edit somewhere! As I’ve said before, Pottery Barn is my idea of “when I grow up” classic but […]
I feel like I need to tell you about Airtasker, just in case you don’t already know about it! It’s a free online service that lets you outsource everyday tasks (like putting together your latest Ikea purchase or even collecting it if you don’t happen to have a big enough car/van) at a price you’re […]
Kristin Pfannenschmidt of Revived Furniture believes that upcycling reflects the mood of the moment: people are preferring to save things rather than throw them away, as well as liking the idea of owning a one-off piece. “Something that allows them to express their individuality,” she says. Expressing her individuality with interior design is a trait […]