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Competitions Furniture

Win a gorgeous Scandi-industrial console from Curious Grace!

Australian furniture and homewares purveyor Curious Grace has just added the super stylish Industrial M furniture range to their line-up of highly covetable goods. “It is the marriage of Miss Scandi and Mr Industrial, the yin and yang of our favourite design types here in Australia. We call it Scandi Industrial and the label has a warehouse vibe about it for easy, relaxed, Australian living,” says Curious Grace co-founder and buyer Anna Curnuck.

Industrial M coffee table in graphite, $839

As the name suggests, the furniture’s styling is primarily industrial in feel and the pieces feature natural oak paired with powdercoated metal in either white or graphite. “The collection offers great unpretentious design, extremely high quality and, importantly, affordability. Constructed of solid oak with steel legs and a powdercoat finish, it’s designed to be used and to last, not just to look cute and be disposed of,” says Anna. We like the sound of that!

Industrial M TV unit 150 in white, $1275

The range includes dining tables, coffee tables, bar tables, dining chairs, bar stools, bench seats, sideboards, TV units and consoles and, while you can peruse the range online, it’s also on display at the Curious Grace showrooms in Sydney and Melbourne.

Industrial M Extension dining table, $2449

“My favourite pieces are the console, sideboard and the extension table. I love the fact that the grain of the timber extensions goes the opposite way to the main table length – it’s just a little rebellious, the way we like it,” says Anna of the stylish, extendable dining table.

Industrial M bar table and stools

And given the simple colour palette, the range really lends itself to mix and match styling too. “Pairing a black table with white and black chairs looks great – very monochromatic and urban. Mixing up the chairs and a bench seat also looks great. You can also make it your own by styling it with a mix of what you already have,” says Anna.

Industrial M sideboard in graphite, $2780

To celebrate the launch of the range, we have one of the fabulous Industrial M consoles available to win in your choice of either white or graphite. Valued at $985, the versatile furniture item makes for a fabulous prize! Just complete the form below by 6pm on Friday 17 March 2017 for your chance. Open to Australian residents only.

Enter to win this gorgeous Industrial M console, $985, in your choice of white or graphite

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Designers Furniture Homewares

7 of the best wall shelves for your home

With more and more of us living in small inner city dwellings, never has storage been so important. But rather than hide away all your family heirlooms and childhood collections, display them on one of these seven gorgeous wall shelves. Prices start from as low as $25!

Bride & Wolfe’s original Oak Hardwood Circle Shelf has a classic warmth and beauty that will add a degree of elegance to your home. Using traditional bentwood techniques that date back to the 1890’s, they bend solid lengths of SFC certified hardwood slowly with steam to build a timeless, hand-created heirloom. Designed and made in Australia, it is available in two sizes and four finishes, with prices starting at $420.

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Display books, photos, cookware and more with West Elm’s Marble Shelving. Express your design style by pairing with the statement Star Burst Brackets. Set includes one solid shelf and two brackets for $179.

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The String System is a multiple award-winning design that continues to grow in popularity. A lightweight and flexible storage system that is constructed of side panels and shelves, it is easy to mount and move creating various combinations, depths, and frame functions. String Pocket ($375) is the mini sized String System, perfect for small storage needs or for creating joint modules in your own unique design. Available from Great Dane, there are a variety of colours and finishes on offer.

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Pottery Barn’s modular Fruit Crate Shelving ($239) is fitted with hooks, shelves and rails, and is designed to add the storage you need, right where you want it. Choose one or more (image below shows four) to mix and match. The interior is hand painted in antique ivory, with the exterior hand finished in mango wood.

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Available in three sizes, prices for the Oak Wall Floating Shelf from Curious Grace start at $155. Made from oak timber veneer, it is beautiful and simple, letting the objects do the talking.

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The Peggy Pegboard from Plyroom has been designed with simplicity, practicality and functionality in mind. Made from birch plywood, the moulded plywood construction is composed of multiple layers of birch for strength without the extra weight. Available in three finishes, prices start at $195.

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Create your own unique solution for storage and display with Ikea’s VALJE Wall Cabinets. The cabinets are sold individually, in three sizes, and you can get doors or drawers too. Put one on your wall or as many as you like, arranged the way you want. Assembly is quick and easy, thanks to the wedge dowel that clicks into the pre-drilled holes. Prices start at $25.

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Art Furniture Homewares

9 great mirrors, from aspirational Adnet to affordable Freedom

Mirrors can completely transform a room — from brightening up dark corners and creating the illusion of space to adding style and drama to a once boring interior. Below we’ve rounded up nine mirrors for every taste and budget.

Arguably the most replicated mirror on the market, the original Adnet Mirror by Gubi is the epitome of luxury. Designed in the ’50s, the distinctive, round leather mirror with equestrian-inspired detailing, comes in three sizes and three strap colours (black, olive or brown). Available from Cult, prices start from $1,020.

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Coming in a range of colours and shapes (rectangle, round and geo) the minimalist and modern Flynn Mirror embodies simplicity at its best. Made from wood and featuring a soft painted matte finish it is available from Curious Grace for $385.

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Minimal meets industrial with the Max Italian Carrara Marble and Black Powder Coated Steel Floor Mirror ($1,495) from Urban Couture. An absolute showstopper, this piece can also be customised for your home. We love how it’s happy to be casually propped against the wall.

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A mirrored work of art, West Elm’s deco-inspired Faceted Mirror ($349) features 10 facets to help reflect more light, making it perfect for creating the illusion of space in smaller rooms, corners and hallways.

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Add a modern, chic touch with Country Road’s large rectangular Jani Mirror ($149). Made from solid Ash with a fine bevel front, it’s a practical and stylish way to update any space.

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Reminiscent of Moroccan archways, the Moroccan Arch Bone Inlay Mirror has a stunning frame made from ethically sourced, natural camel-bone inlay pieces. Designed by artisans in the magical region of Rajasthan, India, each piece has been handcrafted in a process that can take weeks. On sale for $649 it is available from Zohi Interiors.

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Create a character-filled interior with the too cute Delicious Pear Mirror. With a gold-rimmed edge it makes a lovely finishing touch to kids and adults room alike. Also available in apple shape, it retails for $159.99 from Freedom.

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The Eagan Multi-Panel Mirror ($218.40) from Pottery Barn features nine mirrors that are each bevelled. Made from an iron metal frame with a bronze finish and enhanced with metal rosettes, it can be mounted vertically or horizontally, for two looks.

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The Press Mirror designed by Tim Webber is made from copper with an inset mirror and a pressed detail at four points around the circle. It is available in five colours and has a keyhole on the back for hanging flush to the wall. Available from Hunting For George for $488.

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Homewares

Our pick of the season’s best vases

Flowers can truly transform an interior, but when they’re placed in an ordinary, old or just plain ugly vase, well it can be a huge waste of money and nature! Here are our favourite seven vases, which are easily as beautiful as the flowers you will put in them.

Made from a concrete base with a wire frame, the unique Ghost Concrete Vase ($49) from Zakkia may not be the most practical. But what it lacks in functionality it makes up for in beauty!

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I’m a big fan of the geometric vases from Art Club Concept and actually own one myself. Beautiful — with or without flowers –the limited release Daybreak Vase ($59.95) is made from hand painted ceramic and textured granite.

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Nothing can beat the beauty of Dinosaur Designs’ resin homewares, and I am particularly in love with The Resin Slate Vase in Black & Snow Swirl ($170). Handmade in Australia, each piece is unique with no colours or swirls ever exactly the same.

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Showing Scandi design at its best the Scanda Marble & Leather Vase (available in black and white) is both contemporary and functional. Designed by Curious Grace, prices start from $95.curious graceAvailable from Country Road for $129, the Bevel Copper Large Vase (middle) is minimal and contemporary. Both decorative and functional, cluster the different sizes and finishes together for a statement centrepiece.

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The limited edition Vases with Gold Wings ($122) from Mari Bray consist of two little vases with handpainted faces, carved eyes and mouths, a vintage floral ceramic decal and wings painted in pure gold. However, that’s not the best part. Rather, the vases can be personalised with you and your partner’s face. Now how cute is that?!

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On sale for $29.95 each, these Ceramic Wall Bud Vases from West Elm turn botanicals and flowers into works of art. Arrange several in a group to create a beautiful hanging garden.

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Homewares

Curious Grace’s Scandi-inspired marble & leather homewares

Combing the high quality materials of marble and leather, the new Scanda range for Curious Grace is beautiful, simple and modern.

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Featuring black and white vases priced from $80 to $155, they are contemporary, functional and ever so stylish!

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Also on offer are black and white candle holders, which include a single solid marble holder (which can be used to hold either a tea light candle or flipped upside down to hold a tall stick candle) for $47 and a marble arrow candle holder for $253, which with six pieces in black, white and grey, can be displayed together or as separates.

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Furniture

Safari chairs from Curious Grace

Some furniture blends into your home, while other pieces are born to stand out. The Safari Chair from Curious Grace definitely falls into the latter!

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Avoriaz Safari Chair

Exquisitely designed in France, the Safari Chair offers simplicity and grace while quietly demanding attention. It comes in three different styles: the Toulouse made from solid beech timber and natural leather; the Avoriaz, with a show-stopping fur textured back; and the Copenhagen, featuring natural leather armrests and made from solid acacia and luxurious felt. A large range of colour options is also on offer as well as matching footrests.

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Toulouse Safari Chair

The Curious Grace Safari Chairs are delivered fully deconstructed (though they promise assembly is easy!) making it possible to ship all over the country. From $1605 to $2385, made to order. Footrests from $850-to-$1,240. Shop online here.

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Interiors Addict

Matt & Kim win two room reveals in a row! Get their terrace look

Whether you call it a loggia, a covered terrace or an outdoor room, Matt & Kim had the winning one last night. It was an exciting final Sunday night reveal, with the second chance rooms also unveiled. It marked the end of the renovations at The Block Sky High and 75 rooms made over in 8 weeks. Wowee!

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The judges went gaga over Matt and Kim’s terrace. Neale called it incredible, Shaynna loved the ‘Austin Powers’ fireplace and they all loved the way everything could be controlled from an ipad app. Neale even said the penthouse was now on level 2, a little awkward when relayed to the other contestants!

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Win Matt and Kim’s $3,800 dining table from their winning room on The Block

Every week, you ask me where you can buy things you’ve seen on The Block’s Sunday night room reveals. Well today I’m giving you the chance to win Matt and Kim’s gorgeous dining table, worth almost $4,000, from last night’s winning room!

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