Starting next Monday (15 March), you can join in Annie Sloan’s The Big Paint, a worldwide event for painters and creators of all skill levels. You can participate online or in person at an Australian stockist of her famous chalk paint. There’ll be a number of events throughout March, focusing on upcycling a plain tea […]
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Haymes Paint has launched its Volume 14 colour library, with new shades designed to reflect the shifting home trends in the wake of this tumultuous year. Embrace is inspired by the concept of embracing the ever-changing and unexpected challenges of the current world, and finding solace within the home space through colour. The movement is […]
This year, the way in which the home functions has fundamentally altered, as it has played a more meaningful role than ever in our daily lives. Wattyl have reflected this in their newly-released 2021 colour forecast, which takes the form of four unique palettes, spanning a wide array of shades. These predictions highlight the way […]
Making over your kitchen is remarkably easy using chalk paint. So, if you’ve been bitten by that lockdown DIY bug, we’re here to share a very easy way to transform your cabinets quickly and stress-free, with some amazing real life examples to prove it! This before and after by Jessica Davis of Nest Studio (above and […]
The power of colour to de-stress, nurture and cocoon will be a key antidote to the uncertainties of a post-Covid world, according to colour experts across the globe. Sarah Stephenson, paint brand Wattyl’s colour expert, says many of us will satisfy our craving for wellness, happiness and safety by surrounding ourselves with colours that invoke […]
A fresh coat of white paint is one the easiest ways to make a room look and feel brandnew! Whether you’ve just moved into a new home that needs a refresh, are preparing to sell or just feel like a change, adding a coat of white paint is a quick and cost-effective solution. However, with […]
Now with 70 paint colours to his name as part of his collaboration with Murobond, creating new hues is as exciting a process as ever for Byron-based stylist Jason Grant. This week sees the launch of his sixth collection, Paradigm Shift, created in isolation during lockdown. But like the others, it’s mostly inspired by nature. […]
You can even let your kids help you with a perfectly imperfect chalk paint project! Depending, of course, on how much of a control freak parent you are! Here, we’ve rounded up other people’s masterpieces to give you some ideas! “Introduce little ones to the world of colour with practical projects from painting old tins […]
When it comes to our mood, the transformative power of colour is well documented. And while we’re all searching for little pick-me-ups (to escape the unfolding horror), the arrival of the 2020 Dulux Colour Awards finalists is a welcome distraction indeed. Currently in its 34th year, the 107 finalists span a variety of categories, but […]
It’s been a while since I’ve swooned over a shed, but this backyard number, overhauled by the creative team at Dulux is really, rather gorgeous. And ‘gorgeous’ is not really a word typically associated with a shed, is it? A strongly utilitarian space, the humble shed is an oft-forgotten relic at the back of the […]
After a decade where cool paint tones reigned supreme, warm neutrals are back on-trend if the latest from Dulux is anything to go by. The work of stylist Bree Leach, a bland white child’s room was imbued with gorgeous warmth courtesy of Dulux ‘Pancake Mix,’ a biscuity, putty-like clay tone that completely transforms the space. […]
Having recently taken the plunge and had our sixties red brick house painted grey (Haymes Paint Rockslide if you’re interested!), I’m a bigger fan than ever of the transformative effect this can have on a dated home for a relatively small spend. I mean, you’re still talking thousands, especially if you have it done professionally (which we […]
When it comes to summer, there’s a specific colour palette that helps evoke memories from long, hazy days of the past. Whether it’s that particular combination of blue you remember from your favourite swimming pool as a kid or the altogether more sophisticated twist of sunset orange in an Aperol Spritz, summer and bright, vibrant […]
If you’re a long-time reader, you’ll be familiar with the lovely homewares label Feliz Home as we’ve featured it many times. Specialising primarily in bedding, the boutique brand was co-founded by Geelong-based Janey Forbes who recently made the decision to sell the business to explore a full-time career as an artist. “Designing, painting and drawing were […]
With a tight edit of 70 on-trend colours, a colour-matching service and express delivery, new Aussie online-only paint brand Tint is determined to simplify the paint-purchasing process. “The experience of shopping for paint hasn’t changed in decades and is about as exciting as watching paint dry. We want home paint buying – and ultimately home renovations – […]
Aside from being a fabulous space-saving option, the barn door has fabulous design versatility – it complements virtually any interior (from industrial to farmhouse) and works in almost any room. The barn door also happens to reign supreme in The Designory’s latest project, courtesy of Corinthian’s brand new ‘Moda Barn Door Collection’ which you can […]
Something of a cultural barometer, the 2020 Haymes Paint colour forecast ‘Calibrate’ was released this week; its soothing hues an antidote to the chaos of modern life. “Our new colour library is influenced by the conversations that are currently inspiring society, such as climate change, equality and work balance. We have listened, and our new […]
As colour palettes they couldn’t be more disparate, but that’s because Wattyl’s 2020 trend release draws on two very different themes; the fast-paced digital world and our desire to get back to nature. “We are moving forward, whilst looking back. The digital and the natural are so close – and yet worlds apart!” says Sarah Stephenson, Wattyl’s […]