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Competitions Styling

Vote for the Stylist Scout winner for your chance to win too!

Exciting times, readers! It’s time for you to vote for the winner of the United Interiors Stylist Scout competition to crown Australia’s next up and coming styling superstar! Our two finalists @houseofharvee (Krystal) and @whitefoxstyling (Jen) took part in a style-off at the United Interiors showroom in Melbourne on Sunday, where they could pick whatever they liked to  create their room set in just two hours. Interior designer James Treble, who picked the finalists and has a rug range with the brand, was there to supervise! First thing’s first, watch this video as the two finalists talk through what they did and why…

I think you’ll agree the ladies both did a fantastic job and it was great to get to know the people behind the pictures, and their shared passion for styling, a bit better.

James said: “I was so overwhelmed by the response of the #UIstylistscout competition — what a thrill to be involved! When the team at United Interiors asked me to pick two finalists, it was truly a struggle, with nearly 600 entries. Needless to say it was a very tight race with many many talents out there. Krystal and Jen were both an absolute dream to work with during the style off. I see an amazing career in styling for both of them. Both are deserving winners and I’m just glad I don’t have to do the voting!”

United Interiors marketing manager, Julie Ta said: “We were so excited to finally bring this competition to life at our Melbourne showroom! We are constantly finding ourselves inspired by the many talented stylists and customers who use our products and style them so well – we sometimes think it’s straight out of an editorial! What better way to showcase that talent than to give one lucky winner an opportunity to professionally style a commercial project and work with our very own James Treble. We couldn’t be happier to work with both Krystal and Jen and see the magic that unfolded in the style off. We hope that our #UIStylistScout competition can become a launching platform for a promising career in styling and we can’t wait to work with the chosen winner on our upcoming summer campaign.”

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Here are the two final looks to choose between:

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Type 1 for House of Harvee (above). Krystal says she always tries to make her a look a little different from what you see everywhere else
Type 2 for White Fox Styling
Type 2 for White Fox Styling (above). Jen says this stunning blue artwork was the starting point for her ‘room’

Whoever wins gets $1,000 to spend with United Interiors and the money can’t buy opportunity to style their summer campaign alongside experienced interior designer James.

What’s in it for you guys?

Well, you get to choose! What’s more, everyone who enters goes in a draw to be the lucky person to win all the decor items in their preferred stylist’s look. So not only can you love their look, you can win it for your own home!

How to vote

It’s really simple but please read carefully to ensure your entry is valid.

Complete the form below and, when prompted, type the number 1 or 2 (please only enter a single digit number) for your favourite:

1 – House of Harvee

or

2 – White Fox Styling

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Terms and conditions

Open to Australian residents only. Strictly only one entry per person. Anyone trying to vote more than once will be disqualified. The winning stylist with the most votes receives a $1,000 United Interiors voucher and the chance to style the summer campaign with James later this year. One winning voter gets all the decor items (art and homewares but not furniture) in the image they voted for. This winner will be chosen at random. Voting closes at midnight AEST on 30 November.

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Competitions

Win a year’s supply of Organic Choice cleaning products!

Sponsored by Aware Environmental

I admit it, I’m a clean freak. Regular readers will know this is nothing new! And there’s nothing I love more than a clean and tidy home, it comes as no surprise that good looking, good smelling, good value cleaning products, in beautiful, neutral, modern packaging that looks nice enough to leave out (perhaps even deliberately!) get me more excited than they probably should do! And now that I have a toddler in the house, into everything and eating things off the floor, non-toxic, earth-friendly products are much more of a priority for me.

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Introducing the new brand Organic Choice, which three lucky readers are going to win a year’s supply of! We’re not just talking cleaning products, but candles too.

This beautiful range has been developed right here in Australia, from the belief that products can be both effective, and sourced from sustainable, natural ingredients. Organic Choice is definitely filling a gap in the market. These environmentally friendly, sustainable household products are not only a healthier alternative to other cleaning products, but they have modern, non-garish packaging that looks great displayed in your home! Better yet, they are half the price of  competitors that tick all those boxes and conveniently available exclusively at your local Coles.

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We’re talking $5.50 for a 500ml Multipurpose Cleaner, $5 for a 500ml Dishwashing Liquid (it’s great to be able to leave these out and close at hand, especially when they’re not ugly!) up to $15 for a lidded Candle made with pure soy wax and essential oils.

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There’s a large range too, also incorporating Fridge, Dishwasher & Bin Cleaner (I didn’t know I needed it until now either!), Shower and Vanity Cleaner (I’ve been road testing this and it seems to tackle glass and mirrors well too), and Air Freshener in a pump action bottle.

The packaging looks like dark green glass but is in fact recyclable plastic. It looks expensive and natural and will blend in well in your interiors. The products are not tested on animals and are palm oil free. And they all really work! I’ve been road testing them at home for you for a few weeks now.

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Now let’s talk about the fragrances. Cleaning is certainly a much more enjoyable (okay, maybe the word is therapeutic!) experience when it leaves you smelling of essential oils rather than chemicals and bleach, right? We’re talking scents like West Indian Lime and Coconut, Lemongrass and Cedarwood (my personal fave) and Grapefruit and Pomegranate. I’ve tried a lot of candles in my time and these are great. The French Pear and Cinnamon Bark is perfect for Christmas and I love the Lemongrass and Cedarwood one burning in my kitchen.

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Organic Choice is made right here in Australia by Aware Environmental, also behind well known brands like Orange Power, supported by Planet Ark Australia.

HOW TO ENTER

We know you’re a creative bunch so for your chance to win a year’s supply of Organic Choice products* we’d love you to head to Coles and pick up a product/s from the range. Of course we hope you’ll love it, and we’d like you to style a photo of the product in your home, or as a flat lay or vignette. Whatever you fancy really! Then simply share your picture to Instagram (and follow @organicchoiceaustralia) with the hashtag #OrganicChoiceMoment by midnight AEST on 30 November 2016. Remember, there will be three winners!

*Three winners will each get 12 bottles of Organic Choice Dishwashing Liquid (in two fragrances), six bottles of Organic Choice Air Freshener, three bottles of Organic Choice Multipurpose Cleaner, three bottles of Organic Choice Shower and Vanity Cleaner, three bottles of Organic Choice Fridge, Dishwasher and Bin Cleaner and six Organic Choice Candles (in two fragrances) delivered to their door. Open to Australian residents only.

If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments below.

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Competitions Furniture

Lucky couple spend night on Sydney ferry decked out in IKEA

In a world first, IKEA Australia decked out an iconic Sydney ferry in their furniture and homewares and gave one lucky couple the chance to spend the night and wake up in the temporary IKEA Harbour Home.

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The typical definition of a home is constantly shifting and no one knows that better than IKEA, who’ve been in the interiors business more than 70 years. Based on their own research, more and more people are coming to believe that a home goes beyond the physical foundation and boundaries of the property, extending into its decor and neighbourhood as well. As they say, location, location, location!

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With this information in hand, IKEA Australia thought outside the box, transforming a Sydney ferry in one of the world’s most coveted neighbourhoods – right next to the Harbour Bridge. Last week, Max Watson and girlfriend Neece Carrigan climbed aboard as it set sail on a custom-tailored route, catching views of the most iconic sights from the comfort of their own home.

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Tiffany Buckins, country interior design manager, IKEA Australia, knows that a home is more than just a pile of plaster that holds our belongings, it’s a personal refuge. That’s what makes the Harbour Home so special. “I am excited to bring this research to life and show how the definition of home is changing and is becoming more fluid. I love that people are taking a more complete view of the home and welcoming the wider community into their perception of the home.”

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The Habour Home boasted beautifully designed sleeping quarters and dining, living and outdoor areas. Max couldn’t help but agree: “I couldn’t wait to move into the IKEA Harbour Home. The IKEA interior design team scoped out my house prior to moving in and found items that truly make my home mine. They created a spectacular home and it was incredible to wake up to the amazing view of Sydney Harbour.”

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It doesn’t get much better than spending the night on a ferry decked out in IKEA, overlooking the Harbour Bridge, if you ask me!

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Bedrooms Competitions Designers Kids Rooms

Giveaway: Win a quilted baby play mat & more from Goosebumps!

If you’re into stylish Australiana, the latest collection from quirky bedding brand Goosebumps is sure to tickle. Titled ‘Dreamcatcher,’ it features a plethora of whimsical, colourful prints alongside some spanking new product lines including fitted bassinet sheets, round quilted baby play mats and a giant Bubble O’Bill novelty cushion too. How fun!

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‘Birdwatch’ bed linen

“This collection was inspired by the Australian landscape, life and culture.  It’s also a trip down memory lane to my childhood hence the Pac Mate, Birdwatch and Billie prints. The designs are quirky and echo the past in a modern way,” says Inga Rodd, Goosebumps designer, of the limited edition collection.

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‘Lady Bug Love’ fitted cot sheet and round quilted play mat

“As we’ve added new categories this season, I’d have to say I adore all the novelty cushions which include Billie, Toasted and Lady Bug Love.  Also the round quilted play mats are great as they come in so many fun designs and they’re quilted and ultra-soft for your little tots’ tums! I also love the new Baa Baa print which is a personal favourite,” says Inga.

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‘Billie’ bed linen and novelty cushion

The boutique bedding and lifestyle brand launched in 2014, with a distinct aesthetic that has spawned a growing fan base. “Our colourful palettes, unique separates and quirky designs are what we are known for. We love to bring a sense of fun and adventure into every bedroom young and ripe! We are mad colour nuts and love thinking out of the box and coming up with adventurous designs with a twist of nostalgia to each piece,” says Inga.

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‘Baa Baa’ cot sheet

To celebrate the ‘Dreamcatcher’ collection launch we’ve got one Lady Bug Love round quilted baby play mat to give away plus a choice of one fitted cot sheet and one bassinet sheet too.

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‘Pac Mate’ bed linen
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The ‘Lady Bug Love’ play mat that is up for grabs

Shop online.

For your chance to win, complete the form below by midnight next Thursday 20 October 2016.

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Competitions The Block

Win a VIP guided tour of The Block with Diamond Energy!

Ex Reno Rumble finalists Scott and Nadia Black have continued their involvement with the reality series, but this time in the form of electricity. For the first time, The Block has been powered with renewable energy, courtesy of Scott’s power company Diamond Energy. “This year’s Block is powered by 100 per cent greenpower and state of the art equipment, solar and battery storage,” says Scott.

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Former Reno Rumble contestants Nadia & Scott Black

“We are proud to be the integral link, and the enabler that shows Australia’s households what is the future in home energy systems. The Block utilises solar energy, solar powered batteries with future grid connected technology to enable its solar power system to be integrated into the Australian electricity market. The Block shows households how to generate, manage and control their electricity in one televised solution,” adds Diamond Energy managing director Tony Sennitt.

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Get to look around beautiful rooms like this

And to celebrate its involvement, Diamond Energy is giving away a VIP double pass (to one lucky Interiors Addict reader) to a guided tour of The Block apartments and rooftop cocktail party on 25 October, 2016. The winner will get to check out all the apartments before the general public is allowed in and they’ll also have the chance to schmooze with current and former contestants.

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For your chance to win, please complete the form below by midnight on 19 October 2016. Please note the prize does not include transport to and from The Block.

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The Block

The Block week 7 room reveals: Hallway, laundry & powder room

With three areas to cover, this was the biggest reveal of the series so far and it was clearly too much to handle for many of the contestants as ‘unfinished’ would be the best way to describe most of the rooms. It wasn’t surprising to see plenty of tough love from the judges.

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Karlie & Will’s powder room

Karlie and Will  – 27.5

Unsurprisingly, Karlie and Will’s entry took out first place this week. One of the few couples to actually complete their rooms, they really nailed the powder room in particular. From the white geometric tiles to the pendant light with wooden beads, I loved it and so did Shaynna who thought the space “felt so expensive that you’d want to hang out in there all day.”

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Will and Karlie in the hallway

Neale called all three rooms “elegant” and praised their “broad appeal” and he also said they were “sophisticated and on target for potential buyers.”

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Karlie and Will’s laundry

Our pick: Hallway print

Dan & Carleen – 11

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Carleen and Dan in their unfinished hallway

Seven weeks in and with two room wins under their belt, this week was pretty disappointing for Dan and Carleen who (for the second time) failed to deliver completed rooms. The floor height problem was blamed for most of the setbacks but the judges went to town on what was completed. Shaynna called their hallway a “generic, hotel space” while Darren thought that none of it fitted with the sophistication of the apartment’s lounge room. Dan himself called it a “monumental disaster” that saw the couple finish with a score of 11 – the lowest score this season and one of the lowest in the history of the show.

Andy and Ben – 21

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Andy and Ben’s hallway

With very little money left, Andy and Ben were up against it this week and ended up delivering three spaces that Neale described as “horrible, undercooked and not fit for a luxury apartment.”

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Andy and Ben’s laundry

Shaynna called the styling “cheap and nasty” but she and Neale both liked the green cupboard fronts in the laundry. Darren thought the vertical timber detail in the powder room was “weird” and said it made him feel like the room was closing in on him.

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Andy and Ben’s powder room

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Our pick: Round mirror

Julia and Sasha – 16.5

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Julia and Sasha’s hallway

Given how beautiful these spaces were shaping up to be, it’s a shame that Julia and Sasha’s rooms were incomplete. When Darren walked in and declared his disappointment, it was hard not to agree. The girls thought, erroneously, that the hallway walls weren’t parallel and thus created what Darren described as an “imaginary issue.”  In contrast, Shaynna heaped praise on them as she loved the panelling, cornicing and lighting in the hallway.

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Julia and Sasha’s powder room

Shaynna thought the girls’ powder room, a gorgeous combination of marble and brass, was “stunning” and I agreed – I loved the penny round tiles en masse.

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Julia and Sasha’s laundry – I love that print!

Neale said that if the girls had completed their rooms they would have scored really well and had “a good chance of being right up the top of the ladder.” Darren summed it up succinctly when he said “why run a marathon and stop a metre from the finish line?”

Our pick: Laundry print

Kim and Chris – 21.5

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Chris and Kim’s hallway

Kim and Chris abandoned the plush bedroom style of last week and went for something more contemporary and while Shaynna thought the spaces had “good bones” she felt they needed to be completely restyled. She even went so far as to remove an accessory!

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Chris and Kim’s powder room

All of the judges disliked the laundry and powder room – mainly for the cold, concrete tiles that led both spaces to be described as “concrete bunkers.” Darren even went so far as to call the powder room a “jail cell’ while Neale thought it “felt like a public toilet.” Ouch!

Our pick: Hallway prints

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Furniture Homewares

IKEA has transformed a Sydney ferry and you could stay in it!

Coming off the back of IKEA’s recent finding that many people no longer view their home as being confined to four walls, the Swedish mega-brand has created the world-first Harbour Home and you could be lucky enough to stay on it on Sydney Harbour this October.

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The unique competition will see a Sydney ferry transformed into a fully functioning floating home with the IKEA interior design team at the helm. Tailored to the needs and tastes of the winners, The Harbour Home will include sleeping quarters, dining and living areas plus outdoor spaces too.

“This has never been done before and I am so excited to be able to draw on our life at home experience to create a home for an everyday Australian in a completely unique and utterly inspiring location,” says IKEA country interior design manager Tiffany Buckins. The experience will also include a harbour cruise to some of the most iconic locations on Sydney Harbour and the opportunity to view sunrise and sunset from unique and spectacular vantage points. With meals and entertainment included too, this will be one hotly contested competition!

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IKEA’s latest research revealed one in three people believe the concept of home goes beyond four walls and 36 per cent of people view their surrounding neighbourhood as an extension of their home. With its ever-changing view and unusual location that is shared by many, The Harbour Home is designed to embody these sentiments. “As the leader of life at home, we are literally breaking down the walls of the home and showing that home can be more than a physical space, it is where you and your family and friends come together, it is where you keep your most important things, it is where you feel a part of the community,” says Tiffany.

Enter the competition here.

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Interiors Addict

Win tickets to Better Homes & Gardens Live Melbourne

Better Homes and Gardens Live returns to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 14 to 16 October, and we have 10 pairs of tickets to give away!

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Step into the ultimate day of inspiration and shopping whilst picking up some bargains, viewing all the latest products and meeting the stars of Australia’s number one lifestyle program. Better Homes and Gardens (along with its magazine team) will bring its content live and interactive to fans all under one roof.

Whether you are looking for design ideas for your home, growing tips for your garden or simply want to shop until you drop, then the show is the perfect place to spend your day. Host Johanna Griggs, alongside the presenters of Better Homes and Gardens, will deliver presentations and workshops offering tips and tricks for every aspect of your home.

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Fast Ed and Joh Griggs

New this year, the Marketplace is a vibrant hub allowing fans to shop for unique wares varying from stunning trinkets, unique bags to custom made jewellery. A Food Truck Arena will feed hungry stomachs an array of gourmet and street style food, plus the Presenters’ BBQ offers fans a chance to catch up with the cast in person as they cook up a free barbecue.

Find out more and buy tickets.

WIN

For your chance to win a pair of tickets, comment below telling us why you’d love to attend by midnight on 7 October 2016.

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Competitions Expert Tips RENO ADDICT

Win a $4,975 renovating course and start your flipping dream!

Dr Naomi Findlay

Do you watch The Block every week thinking “I could do that’? Want to get cracking on making money with your own renovations? I’m excited to announce an amazing competition, where one lucky reader will win a spot on the Rapid Renovation Formula (RRF) program valued at $4,975, including a live, two-day Boutique Renovation Boot Camp in Sydney this November.

What you will learn

When it comes to renovating property for wealth, a ‘one size fits all’ approach is not a viable strategy. In fact, every individual will have slightly different needs and resources, and will be working in a slightly different market.

Over the course of over 110 renovations, course author Dr Naomi Findlay (resident expert on our sister site Reno Addict) has optimised a proven step by step formula for maximising your profit when renovating property. She’s combined this with an unrivalled suite of templates and tools to create the Rapid Renovation Formula.

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Dr Naomi Findlay, creator of the Rapid Renovation Formula

The course gives you access to seven printed resources, monthly phone calls with Naomi, software, access to exclusive discounts from national suppliers, introductions to Naomi’s personal consulting team, styling and finishing formulas, a two-day live bootcamp and much much more! After completing the course, you will have the tools, team and formula to renovate for wealth, and a formula you can use renovation after renovation.

 

How to enter

We want to get an idea of your renovator potential!

  1. Find a property listing on realestate.com.au that looks like a good renovator.
  2. In 1,000 words or less, tell us what you would do would/not do to this property in a renovation to increase its value and eventual sale price. Include a basic floorplan showing any changes you’d propose to make (you will not be judged on how slick this is; you’re even welcome to scan in and email a hand drawn plan!).  We love seeing your ideas so you can also include a link to a Pinterest board with your inspiration for the renovation. Explain the different elements using comments on the images. Please include the projected or estimated post-renovation sale price of the property.

The top 3 finalists will be judged by myself and RRF author and educator Naomi, based on:

  1. The level of innovation
  2. The ability to design and style to meet the market expectations.

The top three entries will then be posted on the Interiors Addict Facebook page for a people’s vote.

Don’t hang around because entries close at midnight AEST on 30 September 2016. The winner will be announced on Interiors Addict on 5 October 2016.

Email your entry to [email protected]

Find out more

Want to know more about renovating for profit? Come and see Naomi speak live around the country.

Grab your free ticket here.

Read more about Naomi Findlay.

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Bedrooms Competitions Homewares

Win latest Rachel Castle bedding in gorgeous slate linen

The new printed and plain slate linen bedding from Castle was designed with the boys in mind but could equally be styled up for girls (little ones or grown-ups)!
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Rachel Castle says: “We’re so excited about our new slate 100% linens, such a bedding staple. We wanted to make something that the boys would like too for once, as we are very much known for our love of a floral and a spot!
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“So you can make a pretty bed with the floral and spot pillowcases and some soft pastel velvets, or a more masculine bed with the new linen stripes. Give it as much or as little colour as you like.”
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As a mother of a teenage boy, Rachel herself struggled with what to put on his bed. “The simplicity of a slate linen — all that texture and crinkly goodness, cause he’s never going to keep it neat — with a black velvet pillowcase and a simple blue stripe, was perfect,” she said. “The slate also happily takes you all through spring to summer, still warm but crisp.”
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I have to say readers, my Castle grey linen sheet and quilt cover is some of the nicest I’ve slept in. So soft!

Available in double, queen and king. Quilt cover from $235, sheet from $130 and pillowcases $59 each.

Competition time 

We are giving away one queen size set of quilt cover, fitted and flat sheet and two pillowcases from the range, of your choice. For your chance of winning, complete the form below by 6pm AEST on Monday 12 September 2016.

Not feeling lucky? Buy online.

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Interiors Addict

The winner of 7 Vignettes August with Pottery Barn

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This month’s very deserving winner is @_fridays_child_ for her very chic series of images! She wins the beautiful bar car from our sponsor, Pottery Barn. I know I’m jealous!

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Chantal Jesson, social media manager for Williams-Sonoma Australia, said: “Fast, fun and furious, the scope of shots that came through from this month’s #7vignettes were original and bang on trend. We loved playing along.

“Like Oliver Twist, we kept coming back for more from @_fridays_child – we’re hooked on her artfully curated flatlays, visually rich and we loved her natural riff off the daily themes.”

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The overall runner up is @mozsas, who wins a $50 Pottery Barn giftcard.

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The Tristan bar cart

If you’d like to get your hands on the Tristan bar cart, you can see more online or in store at Pottery Barn. A huge thanks to them for the great themes and prizes this month.

See you next month!

Winners should contact us with their mailing address and telephone number to claim their prizes.

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Competitions

Win a bar cart in August 7 Vignettes with Pottery Barn

The bar cart has never been so cool. Not only does it serve the obvious  purpose of storing all your favourite drinks and associated cocktail-making and wine-pouring glassware and tools, it also looks seriously chic. We love the retro vibe of the bar cart, harking back to a time when people really made an occasion of stopping for a good drink. And the best news? You have a chance to win one in next month’s 7 Vignettes challenge, sponsored by our friends at Pottery Barn.

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The Tristan Bar Cart, worth more than $500, would work well in almost any interior. We particularly love its round shape and neat compact size. Oh, and it’s hand finished in an antique brass colour. We can’t get enough of gold accents in the home.

So, get prepping for 1 August, when the challenge starts on Instagram, with the following prompts/themes. If you don’t know how it works, go here to find out more. As they say, you gotta be in it to win it!

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The main overall prize is the bar cart, worth $534, and one runner-up will receive a $50 Pottery Barn voucher. There’s also seven daily theme prizes in the form of a small Malta Brass Lantern.

The fun starts on 1 August for seven days. Please tag @interiorsaddict and @potterybarnaus and use the hashtag #7vignettes.

Good luck!

Pottery Barn has stores in Bondi and Chatswood in NSW, Perth in WA, Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley in QLD, Melbourne’s Chadstone in VIC and a Canberra outlet in the ACT. You can also shop online.

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Bedrooms Competitions

Win an upholstered bedhead in your choice of shape and fabric

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When I heard Fantastic furniture were offering custom upholstered bedheads, in a wide range of fabrics and a choice of three designs, all for under $200 and made right here in Australia, I thought they had to be seen to be believed! I mean, that’s crazy money, right?!

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The Classic design

So they let me see for myself and I couldn’t be more impressed with mine in my bedroom! I went for the modern and simple Sleek design in Premium Marcy Grey (RRP $199). Many of you commented on it in my recent bedroom makeover pictures.

The quality is great, it’s comfortable to sit up against (I have been known to use my laptop in bed now and again…) and it really does not look like it would cost less than $200! So I’m really excited to share with you that treating yourself to a custom hero piece for your bedroom is now within everyone’s reach!

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Ordering online is a great experience too. You can order up to five free fabric samples (there are 100-plus to choose from, patterned and plain, standard and premium) to be sent to you so you can be sure you’re ordering the right colour and fabric for your room (I’d really recommend this). But you can also see a mock-up online of what your choice of design and fabric might look like.

You can expect to wait 4-to-6 weeks for your order and delivery is $75. If you don’t already have them, brackets to attach it to your ensemble bed will set you back an extra $35. The only downside is that they are currently only available in queen size.

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The panelled Fashion design

You know what price is better than $199 though? Free! One lucky reader will a bedhead of their choice, delivered. To enter, complete the form below by midnight AEST on Sunday 3 July 2016. Good luck!

Shop online.

Disclosure: Fantastic Furniture gifted me the bedhead for review purposes. Positive coverage was not guaranteed and this is, as always, an honest review.

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Competitions Styling

The winner of 7 Vignettes June with Brown Paper Lemon

What a lovely nostalgic week it was with our childhood themes! After much deliberating, guest judge Nikki Hernan of Brown Paper Lemon has chosen @claireturfrey as the overall winner.

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“I’ve gone through all the entries a million times,” she says (it’s no easy task!). “Claire has themed her work beautifully and it’s a cohesive grid.”

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Claire wins a $100 Brown Paper Lemon voucher, a print of her choice from @onetinytribe and a @PrettyTidy_Roshnee grey dipped grid sack. Please contact us with your email and address details.

Many thanks to everyone who took part for brightening our feeds and to Nikki for judging and providing the prizes! See you next month!

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Competitions Homewares

Win new Rachel Castle lumbar cushions in every colour!

As regular readers will know, we love Rachel Castle’s colourful, fun and luxe homewares. The latest offering from CASTLE are these velvet lumbar cushions. Not just comfortable on the old back, but perfect for mixing up the size and shape of cushions on your lounge or bed. And we can’t get enough of this season’s tactile velvet either.

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Two lucky readers will each win three lumbar cushions in teal, orange and butterscotch, complete with inserts (worth $79 each).

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The fine grade velvet cushion covers are double piped, front and back, with  a 3cm wall. They measure 52cm x 30cm. The inserts are 15% down and 85% feather, making them super dense and gorgeous. They’re made especially for CASTLE in Australia.

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Personally, we’d mix them up with some CASTLE velvet penny rounds.

For your chance to win, complete the form below by 5pm Sydney time this Friday 27 May 2016. Good luck!

Not feeling lucky? Shop online.

Styling by Megan Morton, photography by Pablo Veiga

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Video: Jen chats about her bedroom makeover with west elm

In this video, I chat to the super talented west elm stylist Brendan Nash about my recent bedroom makeover and show you around a bit more. It’s really fun to see it all come together in time lapse!

Heres’ the moodboard Brendan put together for my room after my brief. As you can see, almost everything made the cut!

If anything took your fancy, you can find the links to where to buy everything in the original post, where you can also enter your details for a chance to win your very own $1,000 west elm giftcard.

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Discover the next big thing at the VIVID design comp in July

A rare opportunity to check out the cream of the crop of Australia’s design talent, the VIVID (Vibrant Vision in Design) competition will run again this year as part of Melbourne’s Décor + Design show from July 21-24 this year.

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Jeremy Lee’s ‘Lo Chair’

Australia’s longest running design competition, it’s a fabulous platform for emerging designers to garner the attention of buyers, development and production managers, interior designers and manufacturers and competition finalists are also granted a first-hand look into the inner machinations of the design industry – a fabulous learning opportunity all-round.

“VIVID 2016 aims to convey to the design industry the talent of emerging Australian designers. We aim to shine a spotlight on designers who are raising the bar in terms of innovation and design thinking,” says Daniel Della Riva, VIVID Curator. This year’s crop runs the full gamut from ultra-modern to more classic design aesthetics though a strong theme has emerged this year across the board of finalists – the use of natural timbers.

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Glen Braghurst’s ‘Outdoor Chair’

A favourite finalist of ours, Glen Braghurst’s ‘Outdoor Chair’ will have you looking super chic at your next festival – made from Swedish leather that has been wrapped around a powder-coated steel frame this chair really is an object of understated beauty.

We’re also loving Richard Greenacre’s ‘Hex Table Lamp’ – the gorgeous powdery blue shade especially. This interesting design was dreamt up after the designer was inspired by a piece of hexagonal brass.

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Richard Greenacre’s ‘Hex Table Lamp’

Pushing the natural theme to its limit, Gary Pennington’s ‘Groove Floor Lamp’ is made from bamboo and hand-printed hemp cloth while Jeremy Lee’s handmade ‘Lo Chair’ is a sleek low chair that features simple clean lines made from beautiful wood too.

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Gary Pennington’s ‘Groove Floor Lamp’

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Ryan Pennings’ ‘Percy Stool’

Competition sponsors include Dulux, GlobeWest, Pen, Design to Print, JP Finsbury and (inside)Magazine and there’s a decent amount of prize money to be won.

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Whiting Architects triumph in 2016 Dulux Colour Awards

In its milestone 30th year, the Dulux Colour Awards were handed out recently at Melbourne’s Myer Mural Hall with the talented winners commended for their imaginative use of colour. We’re huge fans of the way that paint can transform a space and this year’s winners really demonstrated that notion. Whiting Architects took out the top prize in both the interior and exterior residential categories – hats off to them!

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Normanby project: Single Residential Interior winner

Their Normanby project took out the “Single Residential Interior” category which we love for its creative and unexpected application of colour. “Normanby is a courageous project which showcases a perfectly crafted, clever use of colour using pastel hues with natural materials and bold colour in exactly the right proportion,” said the judging panel.

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Normanby project – we love that aqua cabinetry!

Featuring Dulux shades Lexicon Quarter, Domino, Marshmallow Quarter and Deluxe Days, we love the aqua blue cabinetry in the bathroom in particular – for reference, it’s painted in Dulux Ice Pack Quarter. “Using what typically could be a jarring combination of hues, this original palette subtly defines spaces within the home,” said the judging panel. We love the way the paint really enhances the home’s natural materials including leather and wood too.

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Normanby project

In a stellar year for the firm, Whiting Architects also walked away with top honours in the “Single Residential Exterior” category too for their ‘O’Grady’ project – this entry one was one of our early favourites.

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O’Grady project: Single Residential Exterior winner

“The restrained and unique palette used for O’Grady achieves a perfect balance between colours defining two periods. The exterior has an urban feel with a masculine mood in Dulux Domino adding drama in the entrance with a contrasting pastel. The project displays refinement with an edge!” said the judging panel.

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O’Grady project

Aside from Dulux Domino, the project also featured Dulux Ghosting, Hugo Double, Lexicon Quarter and Mudpack. 2016 Dulux Colour Awards Commendations went out to the following firms in the residential categories too – FMD Architects, Hola Projects, Louise Walsh, Michelle Walker Architects, McBride Charles Ryan and ASA Architects.

Photography: Sharyn Cairns

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