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What you should snap up in Contents ID’s bi-annual sale! + win!

Sponsored by Contents ID

We love Contents International Design’s curated edit of gorgeous Australian made and international treasures. Because they don’t subscribe to the discounting mentality of many retailers and really only go on sale twice a year, this is your time to snap up something lovely at 10% off.

Everything is on sale across the board, from homewares to custom-made, pre-ordered sofas and everything in between. It’s not just what’s on the shop floor (at their Moore Park and Castle Hill showrooms), but anything you want to order to be made to your specifications.

If you’re looking for the perfect, Australian made lounge or dining setting, now is the time to go for a chat about creating it. They only sell quality furniture they expect to last your family many years.

Contents have everything from sofas and coffee tables to bedroom furniture, dining settings, occasional chairs, home office furniture, outdoor settings and more and their stores are a great place to have a wander and get some interior inspiration.

For me, their lighting and homewares in general are an amazing curated edit, so if I was to pick my top choice, it would be the Kelly Wearstler Linden lamp, which I already own at home (also now as my third child!). It comes in black and white and two different sizes, starting at $2430 (or $2187 with the discount). They have plenty of other floor and table lamps (as well as pendants) from designer brands like Wearstler and Aerin Lauder, to the more affordable.

A good coffee table is a great investment and something worth buying on sale. Contents have so many great options, whatever your aesthetic.

The same goes for occasional chairs. The right statement armchair can really make your room!

The sale is on until 3 July 2022. Contents ID is at Moore Park Supa Centa and HomeCo. Hills, Castle Hill.

If you’d like to add a touch of Contents ID’s great taste to your home, complete the form below for a chance to win this set of a bamboo box (perfect for the coffee table!) and two matching frames, worth $265.

If you can’t make it in store, check out what’s available on their website and contact them for prices.

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Shopping Styling

EOFY homewares sales: grab a bargain this week

You can’t beat EOFY for an excuse to treat yourself to a homewares bargain and, if like us, you find yourself in Sydney lockdown, you probably don’t need much talking into a little gift to self regardless! So here’s few goodies we’ve spotted!

Angus and Celeste create beautiful contemporary ceramic and porcelain pots, planters, and tableware. If you’re looking for new homes for your green plants and a way to brighten up and decorate your life, head on over to their Imperfects Sale while stocks last.

Save up to 50%

After 11 years, creative design studio Evie Group are saying goodbye to their product collection as they transition into a graphic design studio. Enjoy 50-to-70% off the last of their award-winning pieces ranging from homewares, lighting and small furniture.

Originally $695 or $795, all Spun Table & Floor Lights have been reduced to $150!

The Sheet Society have up to 30% off a wide range of bed linen until tomorrow (Wednesday).

Leaf Supply are still delivering (safely) around the Sydney area and you can get 20% off pot and plant packs with the code LOCKITDOWN20.

Create the home you love with Tilly Living‘s EOFY storewide sale. Save a further 15% off when you use the promo code EOFY15 at checkout.

Originally $296 and reduced to $166, with the promo code you can get the Acacia Wood Serving Trays for $138.55!

Sagitine make storage stylish and from 5pm tonight (Tuesday 29 June) they’re having a 48-hour 20% off flash sale.

Valid until Wednesday (30 June), Koala Eco will give 20% off your entire cart plus a sample size of Laundry Wash with each delivery. All products are plant-based and made with Australian essential oils. Use the promo code JUNE20 when you check out.

Sage and Clare have decent discounts on a large range of linen, pyjamas, cushions and more while stocks last.

Need help getting started on a decorating project you’ve been thinking about? Or do you need some one-off design advice on areas that you are stuck on? Interior designers Hayward and Co. are offering their initial consult for $195 instead of $220. Their e-decorating online design packages have also been reduced for the first time ever. The online design package includes personalised concept board, floor plan, shopping list, and design notes. 

A recent Hayward and Co. project

Thinking of renovating or building? You can currently save more than 50% on BuildHer Collective’s popular online course.

LANGDON LTD have an EOFY sale with 30% off storewide. Discount applied at checkout.

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Contents International Design: everything’s on sale!

Sponsored by Contents International Design

Contents ID’s bi-annual mega sale, which started on Boxing Day, is still going until 2 February so your chance to grab a beautiful bargain for your home is by no means over. We thought we’d round up a few of our favourites. Absolutely everything is on sale including custom orders and floor stock, and there’s additional discounts for their VIP customers.

Excitingly, this is the first time the sale’s also been available to shop online, since Contents entered the eCommerce world at the end of last year.

Now in their 13th year of business, the furniture and homewares store in Sydney’s Moore Park Supa Centa is one of our favourite independents with a constant flow of expertly curated new and interesting pieces. As a rule, they don’t mark up to mark down, so their bi-annual sale is not to be missed.

We’re in love with the Montana sofa

This chair works in many different styles of home

Their in-store staff experience (as well as in-home interior design consultations) give a personal touch in helping you add to your décor and home, and they’ll work with you to find the right pieces from their hundreds of suppliers.

Save more than $200 off this show stopping Globewest coffee table which I had in my old apartment. It’s divine!

Contents is one of Australian largest stockists of  the designers’ favourite brand Globewest, as seen on The Block, so now’s the chance to buy something you coveted on the show at a great price.

The sale will run through to 2 February 2020.

For more information or to shop online.

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Interiors Addict

The best Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales!

Sponsored by WhatsMine

We’re pretty spoilt in this day and age. Sales used to happen annually and that was it. These days we don’t have to wait until Boxing Day, we get to hit the sales before Christmas too and yes, that means you can buy your gifts on sale too. I mean, why wouldn’t you?

I’m here with some great news which make all this a lot easier for you. It can be hard keeping up with all the best deals and you may not want to be signed up to every single brand’s mailing list because, let’s face it, our inboxes are pretty full these days; overwhelming even (who else does a quarterly cull? Just me?). The WhatsMine app is one handy place on your phone to keep all your loyalty cards without having to have a super fat wallet. Use WhatsMine to redeem offers online or scan your barcode right from your phone while in store. It delivers personalised offers when you want them most.

More pressingly, it’s also the place to find all the best Black Friday (that’s Friday 29 November) and Cyber Monday (2 December) deals and discounts. How good is that? I am all for streamlining!

What’s more, WhatsMine is holding the ultimate giveaway on Black Friday and again on Cyber Monday with seven prizes each day! Enter for your chance to win:

  • 1 x $550 Westfield Gift Card
  • 1 x $250 Hoyts Voucher
  • 1 Overnight Bag & Suitcase from The Daily Edited worth $748.95
  • 1 Kate Spade Bag worth $489
  • 1 x $150 Rebel Voucher
  • 1 x $200 IKEA voucher
  • 1 x Xbox One from Microsoft worth $649.

Simply enter on each day to be in the running! While you’re there, take a look at all the amazing deals they’ve found to easily shop Black Friday offers in one place.

Join more than 80,000 Australians already using it and download WhatsMine (available for iPhone and Android) ahead of Black Friday to have all those amazing deals on your phone, all in one place. You can even search offers, using the word ‘home’ for example.

It’s very therapeutic scanning all your loyalty cards and adding them, knowing you never have to carry them again. Yes! Never miss a deal or a loyalty point again, not just this weekend, but all year round.

Almost 150 popular brands can be found on the app, from Adairs, Bed Bath ‘N Table, Country Road and IKEA to Qantas Frequent Flyer, Witchery and Woolworths.

Happy shopping and you can thank me later!

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Interiors Addict

Interiors Addict’s Boxing Day sales picks!

It’s a GREAT time to shop in the sales this time of year with genuine discounts to be had. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favourites, almost all online, to shop from the comfort of your sofa!

Contents International Design, SupaCenta Moore Park, Sydney

Sale on from Boxing day until 3 February 2019, store wide across everything, including floor stock, orders, and custom orders, with further discounts for their VIP customers.

Designers Guild online store

Sale on now and throughout January. Up to 25% off store wide. A great time to stock up on investment quality bed linen, towels, cushions and more!

Life Interiors

Boxing Day until New Year’s Eve. Up to 65% off storewide and online plus free shipping with code BXDFREESHIP. Free Shipping not applicable on selected brands, and excludes SA, TAS, NT and rural areas.

The Block Shop

Up to 70% off storewide plus spend $200 and save $50 (use code FLASH50) and spend $400 and save $100 (use code FLASH100) until midnight Friday 29 December.

This mirror’s $285 down to $189.

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All deals disappear at midnight tonight (Boxing Day) so don’t delay as there are LOADS of great discounts of up to 50%!

There’s $900 off this leather sofa!

Martinich & Carran

40% off everything using code BOXINGDAY until 11,59pm on 30 December 2018. A great time to invest in affordable art prints!

Lightly

Boxing Day and 27 December only. 20% off everything, excluding some furniture, using code YAHBOXINGDAY. Orders will be shipped on 8 January.

Miss Amara

Our favourite rugs! From Boxing Day for one week only, 20% off made to order and 7% off everything else using codes BOXING20 and BOXING7 respectively.

Marble Basics

50% off when you spend $300 with code BD50 and 40% off when you spend $200 with code BD40. Until midnight 8 January 2019.

Fenton & Fenton

Free shipping site wide until midnight 1 January 2019 using code FREESHIP

Langdon Ltd.

25% off storewide until midnight 31 December 2018. Use code BOXINGDAY at checkout.

Sofa & Soul, Richmond, Melbourne

Up to 50% off in store now.

Sage & Clare

30% off storewide, excluding Rudie Nudie bathmats, from Boxing Day until midnight 30 December 2018 using code BOXINGYAY

See any other great sales? Tell us about them!

 

 

 

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Homewares

Everything’s on sale at Designers Guild: my top picks

Sponsored by Designers Guild

You know what they say about buying well and buying once? That’s why I always prefer, if possible, to buy great quality brands on sale rather than buy a lot of cheaper full price stuff which will show its cheapness and disposability in a few months’ time. So the good news is that Designers Guild, which I’d call a classic investment homewares brand, is currently on sale. ALL OF IT!

If you’d always wanted some bed linen, cushions, towels or other textiles from Tricia Guild’s iconic British (I’m not biased!) brand, there’s currently 25% off across the entire Australian online store. There’s a lot to choose from though, so I’ve tried to make it easier for you with a few of my sale highlights to get you inspired.

I’m crushing hard on the Hand Painted Pink Stripe table linen. I find I always have more dinner parties this chilly time of year and it’s nice to make a special effort. This also comes in less feminine blue and green colourways but you know me and pink! Just look at the perfect light crumple of the organic linen! From $52.50.

If you prefer plain linen, these mint Lario placements and napkins come in nine different colours. From $45 for four.

Speaking of pink and crumped (and my aversion to ironing!), check out this Biella linen in Peony and Camellia. I love how it’s reversible.  I’m a plain bed linen kind of girl but that doesn’t mean you have to stick to greys or white. This linen also comes in shades of green, blue, grey, red, purple and of course, white.

I have a cushion from this range and the linen is thick and gorgeous. From $37.50.

Next up, and still in the bedroom, I’m coveting this silk Chenevard silver and slate quilt. A quilt is a great investment as you can use it on its own in the hotter months and as an extra, good-looking layer on the bed in winter. This also comes in other colours and Designer’s Guild have many beautiful quilts to peruse.

Onto some more typically Designer’s Guild looks, there’ll be no denying where this statement Tulipa Stellata Fuchsia cushion ($157.50) or moodier floral Delft Flower Noir rug ($4260) were from!

Moving onto the Moselle Bath Robe, I personally always find it really hard to find a robe which is neither too skimpy or too big and fluffy. Waffle is the answer, and this one’s the perfect length and comes in loads of colours. I think it would be $176.25 well spent when you consider you’d  probably wear it every day. In 100% linen this will add a fun pop of colour to your bathroom too.

Even if you don’t need anything yourself, this is a great time to buy gifts for loved ones at a bargain price!

The sale won’t last forever so make sure you check it out now!

 

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House Tours

Real home: An authentic Melbourne warehouse conversion

Located in Melbourne’s Clifton Hill, this 120-year-old heritage listed warehouse has a rich history. Originally a boot factory, it became a tannery where saddles were made for the light horse brigade in WW1, before it was divided into six warehouse apartment shells in 2001. This particular one has been lovingly transformed into a chic city sanctuary by Ben and Nicole Roe, who worked hard to honour the building’s past.

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“We wanted it to be an authentic warehouse conversion. Every room has a warehouse aesthetic, even down to the bespoke toilet door track, the huge green warehouse laundry door, or the original Oregon and steel beams through the bathroom. The only hinged door in the house is the entry,” says Ben of the gorgeous, light-filled home.

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“It was still very much in its natural state when we bought it and featured hardwood floors, original windows and three large Oregon beams running the length of the ceiling. We worked very hard to retain the remnants of the past by exposing the beams throughout the house, leaving the ink stains on the original floors, exposing the handmade nails (visible in the charcoal remains near the second bedroom window) and keeping the beautiful Northcote red exposed bricks,” says Ben.

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Amazingly, the couple had never renovated or built before undertaking the project that saw them proceed with a slow, organic approach. “We constantly changed our mind throughout the process. We didn’t want to be too regimented in our approach as we wanted the space to evolve throughout the build. It is sometimes hard to conceptualise a house and you never quite know where shadows will fall, where the dark corners will be, until you put the walls up,” says Ben who made the master bedroom’s sliding bedroom walls – one of the highlights of the home. “The operable walls in the master bedroom are genius – you can make a door wherever you want, and have complete privacy, or have it completely open,” says Ben.

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Master bedroom complete with sliding walls

Five years ago, Ben and Nicole opened Tree, a lifestyle store in Flinders on The Mornington Peninsula. Intent on bringing up their children in a country setting, the family relocated there a few years ago and thus the time has come to sell their city abode.

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City views over the deck

“As we have done, we hope that the new owners share many a dinner party while overlooking our beautiful cityscape, or spend quiet wintery days reading or watching the footy while still having a sense of the outside with large windows letting in the day. They could also host a New Year’s Eve party on the deck watching the fireworks display over Melbourne,” says Ben.

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Click here for all the sale details.

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Expert Tips Kitchens RENO ADDICT

How to: Update your kitchen for sale without replacing it

When taking a home to market, there’s no denying that the kitchen plays an integral role in a property’s appeal. The heart of the home (it is usually the most high-traffic area), its importance is (unfortunately) often reflected in its cost and a full replacement can be very expensive indeed. And while many kitchens can’t be brought back from the brink, it is amazing the difference small tweaks can make in modernising a kitchen for sale.

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Image courtesy of Cantilever Interiors

Firstly, you must consider each kitchen element and ask yourself the following: Can you paint it? Cover it? Clean it? Re-finish it? Or is replacement your only option?

Handles/pulls

As with most kitchen design aspects, trends come and go and the same can be said for door handles and pulls, meaning fresh hardware is a great, simple way to update your kitchen. Obviously you need to consider where your existing holes are before purchasing new fittings, but a new set of classic stainless steel handles (or on-trend black or rose gold), can work wonders.

Splash back

The kitchen splash back is one of the easiest ways to tell the age of a kitchen – from tiles to toughened glass, textures and colours come and go on a trend basis. But it’s also an area that is fairly easy to change and, depending on your choice of material, it can inexpensive too. Tiles are usually the cheapest option but, regardless of what finish you choose, stick to neutral tones to appeal to the widest range of buyers.

Image courtesy of Design Tiles
Image courtesy of Design Tiles

Cupboard doors

Installing new cupboard fronts is a great way to update your kitchen, but you need to consider what your existing ones are made from. If they are made from timber they can be updated with paint however, if they are covered in vinyl wrap, they can’t be re-coated and will require complete replacement. Replacement is fairly easy if your doors are standard sizes – if they’re not, it becomes a much more expensive exercise.

Bench tops

Your kitchen bench top material plays a huge role in its overall aesthetic which is why replacing it can really refresh the space. A standard laminate is your most inexpensive option while stone is usually the costliest, but it is a timeless choice. Again, stick to neutral hues for the broadest appeal.

Lighting

Like any interior space, lighting is key and updating your kitchen’s lighting can make a huge difference to its feel. Think on-trend pendant lights over an island bench, or new task lighting – both can make a significant impact.

Image courtesy of Justine Hugh-Jones
Image courtesy of Justine Hugh-Jones

Appliances

Old appliances can really date a kitchen which is why replacement is often a great idea. Stainless steel is a fairly fail-safe choice but integrated appliances are even better – they’re great for a streamlined look.

Windows

If your kitchen is short on natural light, it could be a good idea to have a window or two fitted but equally, if a window isn’t possible, a skylight is great idea too. Natural light can really lift a space.

–Naomi Findlay is one of our resident experts, principal of Silk Home and founder of the International Institute of Home Staging. 

Read all her articles for Reno Addict.

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Selling in spring: Property makeovers for a competitive season

As soon as the calendar hits September you can feel the property market wake up from its winter hibernation. Welcome to spring, one of the most competitive times of year to list your property. Here are some tips on how to prepare your place at this hectic time and make your property stand out from the crowd.

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Mark Foy

Advice for selling in spring

For the past few years I’ve been cautious about encouraging people to sell their property in spring. Why? Lots of people think this is the best time of year to sell, but actually a healthy buying market has less to do with the season and more to do with stock levels.

It may surprise you to learn that the number of buyers in the property market is fairly steady throughout the year. When there are fewer properties on the market, demand and prices go up, but if everyone thinks they should sell their property in spring, there’s a glut and results may not reflect the quality of the stock.

This spring is a little different to the past few. Interest rates are low and people aren’t selling at the rate they have in recent years, so the lack of stock means it’s a better spring than most to list your property. That being said, it’s still a competitive time to sell, so you’ll need to make sure your property is at its best.

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Image courtesy of Belle Property

Preparation and presentation

You only get one chance to impress a buyer, so make it count. Milder weather means people are happy to spend a little more time outside looking at the exterior of the property, so pay attention to the condition of your home. The facade should be neat, well maintained and inviting.

If you have a garden, make sure it is tidy and well kept. If it’s too early in the season for flowers or lush greenery, consider hiring a landscape gardener to plant something that blossoms early.

I strongly encourage homeowners to engage a property stylist to neutralise the space and enhance its positive features. The more you can remove your personality from the place, the easier it is for buyers to overlay their vision for the property, which encourages better sales. If you have psychedelic walls, for example, paint them white. A good stylist will give your place the edge over comparable properties for sale, so it is well worth the money to hire one.

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Timing is everything

Every property has an optimum time for inspection, dependent on ambience. As the days become longer during springtime, the best time/s in terms of favourable natural light and comfortable temperature will change compared to winter. Identify the best time to show your property and schedule an inspection as soon as possible to ensure you secure that timeslot.

Because more sellers tend to list their properties at this time of year, it’s also a good idea to line up all the professionals you need to help you sell yours—your choice of real estate agent, property stylist and/or auctioneer—as early as possible. Keep an eye on demand for other services you may need, for example someone to make minor repairs, paint your property or landscape your garden, so you can engage the people you need when you need them.

Spring may be a traditionally competitive time of year to sell your property but with a bit of planning and knowledge about what’s going on in the market you can certainly edge out similar listings and use the season to your advantage. As I mentioned, this year stocks are lower than usual so it’s a good time to put your place on the market because the weather and the competition are less fierce.

Mark Foy is one of our resident experts and a director of Belle Property Surry Hills in Sydney.

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Design RENO ADDICT Styling

Secrets of a property stylist: How to add value and attract buyers

There’s an art to selling a home and it doesn’t just involve finding the right real estate agent. A lust-worthy interior can have buyers lining up at the front door potentially adding tens-of-thousands of dollars to the sale price.

“We’re not just creating a look, we’re illustrating a lifestyle,” says property stylist Melissa Rice who launched The Hired Home after 14 years in the real estate industry. “More often than not, the first introduction a buyer has to the property is through the internet and if the photos are bland, with no furniture and no emotion, you will have less buyers there. People want to see colour and personality in a home because that’s how they want to live. Buyers don’t want to live in a white box.”

Having an on-trend, snap-worthy interior can add up to 30% to the value of the property and according to Melissa, it starts with a good declutter and refresh. “I think the biggest turn off is if the property doesn’t present well; the furniture is tired, the home is messy and dark. People want light and airy and bright,” she said.

“It’s so important to present the home to its full potential, not only in the look but the floor plan. If it’s a small bedroom apartment we will try to fit in a study nook and things like that, so everything is addressed.”

Melissa recommends sellers update light fittings, install new carpet and apply a fresh coat of paint before the home is listed. “When someone is living in a property it doesn’t matter how clean and tidy they are, it just gets tired. Even light switch covers; over time they start to discolour.”

The same rule applies when styling. “Once you start using a product it doesn’t look fresh and clean anymore,” said Melissa who recommends investing in new towels, curtains, white linen and accent cushions to really lift the home.

“In bedrooms I tell people they must pull the furniture off the walls. A lot of times people believe pushing beds to the corner of a room is going to make it feel bigger, it’s not. For shelving, we would probably style about 60% of the shelf, leaving space for the eye to rest. Not every space has to have something on it.”

You can find out more about Melissa and the The Hired Home here.

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Bedrooms Furniture Homewares Styling

My top picks from Freedom and they’re ALL on sale!

Sponsored by Freedom

Don’t you think it would be cool if they let you go around furniture and homewares stores, picking what you liked and trying it all out together? Well, let’s face it, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t — within reason– to really get a feel for how pieces might look together in your home. That’s exactly what I did at Freedom’s Artarmon store last week with the help of one of their interior decorators, Samantha Collier. Winter is a great excuse (sorry, time!) to change up your home, so it was fun coming up with a living and bedroom look to share with you. What’s more EVERYTHING is currently on sale at Freedom. Yes, everything!

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This first, living room look, starts with the ridiculously comfy Hamilton modular lounge. I really wish I had space for a huge squashy lounge like this at home. I’d never leave it! We took a black and white base palette and warmed it up with some gold, texture and pattern. I particularly like the Ebony rug too, which really pulls together the monochrome with the warmer beiges and browns here. It feels lovely underfoot too, which is always nice when it’s cooler.

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The great thing about a lounge like this is it’s a neutral base which you can completely change the look of if you want to seasonally, if you move house or just because you feel like embracing the latest trend. You can imagine this would look great with pastel or brighter cushions and throws too, or even pale timber furniture.

My favourite pieces from this look (clockwise from top left): Asteroid Deco Object ($19.89),  Mahala cushion ($34.89), Zulu throw ($96.69), Mirage cushion ($42.39).

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When it came to choosing some Freedom homewares to create a cosy, winter look for this bed (the Hudson Queen Bed in Slate), I couldn’t resist my favourite palette of navy and blush. I’m in love with these velvet Pinwheel cushions, which are currently an absolute steal in the sale. So luxe and grown up, and it’s nice to mix up all the squares and rectangles of a bed with something round.

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There’s no doubt that faux fur is having a moment too and this throw is an easy way to add texture and warmth to your bed. When it comes to knitted throws, the chunkier the better, I’d say! Don’t be afraid to keep your bed casual and a little messy. Hotel perfection is for hotels! Who has time for that in real life?!

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I added a pop of gold with this embroidered cushion. It’s always nice to have a mix of patterned and plain and different sizes and shapes of cushions. Have fun with your bed and don’t be too formulaic.

I have touches of gold all over my home and while this lamp is pretty bling, provided you pair it with the right linen and accessories, that’s not a bad thing (did I mention it’s less than $50?)!

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My favourites from this look (clockwise from top left): Quincey cushion ($33.89), Pinwheel cushion ($24.39), Quincey throw ($96.69), Loopy throw ($149.19).

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Absolutely everything used here is currently on sale at Freedom, in store and online, as well as everything else they sell. So if you’ve been looking to warm up your space for the cooler months, head to your local store.

Just don’t go getting me in trouble. Remember to put things back where you found them (if you’re not buying them all that is!).

Shop online.

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Bedrooms Homewares

Warm up with cosy cord and soft flanelette from Linen House

Sponsored by Linen House

Australian homewares brand Linen House have curated an exciting mix of prints, colours and textiles to have your bedroom looking — and feeling — warm this winter! As if we need a reason to change up our bedrooms (with the bed being the hero), the colder weather certainly sounds plausible. It’s only right and practical to warm things up for winter, right?! The hardest part will be which to pick from the diverse and striking range Linen House have come up with for this season.

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“The Winter 2016 collection was fashioned to mark a return to all things retro in a fun, modern way. The range embraces the dark palette that we’ve naturally come to expect of winter, but constantly surprises with pops of vibrancy in both colour and fabric composition,” says head of design, Sue Morris.

Several key trends on our radar can be found in the new collections, including faux fur, velvet, cord and mustard yellow.

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True to their reputation for providing a diverse range of designs for all ages and tastes, choose from versatile neutrals, soft pastels, deep blues, standout mustard and wintery shades of wine. You’ll also find the ever popular blush, classic emerald, several shades of grey, teal, wine, black, citron and gold. There’s no one size fits all here!

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Patterns range from retro tartans and checks to Navajo prints and contemporary geometrics. Or if you love plain linen, like me, preferring to add interest with your cushions and throws, you’re covered too!

And because what your linen feels like is just as important as what it looks like, especially when it’s chilly, you can choose from, or mix, tone-washed cotton, premium cotton corduroy, shearling trims, decadent cotton velvet and brushed cotton flannelette.

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Bedding aside, there are polished copper, marble and ceramic bathroom accessories, patterned and plain bath towels, quilted velvet (we can’t get enough!) and linen cushions, shaggy faux fur throws (we love the blush pink version) and cushions, cotton knit blankets and handmade spun jute rugs.

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Linen House is an Australian-owned family business founded in Melbourne in 1993.

Available at leading retailers and department stores nationally and online.

MELBOURNE WAREHOUSE SALE

If you are lucky enough to be in Melbourne, Linen House are also having a big warehouse sale this weekend. With up to 80% off discontinued stock from Linen House, Aura Home, Alex Perry, Hiccups for Kids and more!
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Designers Furniture Homewares

Find discount designer furniture at The Living Edge Exit Store

While we love the high-end furniture and homewares at design-mecca Living Edge, our budget can’t always stretch that far which is why we’re so excited about their new Exit Store.

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Featuring ex-floor stock, overruns and pieces with discontinued finishes or that are showing slight signs of wear, the store is the perfect place to pick up designer wares at discounted prices. And with Eames, Herman Miller, BassamFellows and BD Barcelona just some of the brands in the store’s collection, there certainly are some big names to snap up.

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A sample of products available this month include authentic ex-floor stock Herman Miller Eames moulded plywood dining chairs that are selling for $450 each (a huge saving on the $1500 full retail price tag), and pre-loved Herman Miller Sayl chairs which are heading out the door for $495 instead of the usual $885.

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Run don’t walk!

See here for more.

 

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Meet Jamie Durie at Canvas Workshop popup this weekend

The Canvas Workshop and Jamie Durie are holding a pop-up store at Jamie’s Rosebery showroom in Sydney this Saturday (23 January).

Jamie Durie x The Canvas Workshop

You’ll be able to purchase ex-display prints, wall panels and cushions from his range at up to 50% off the RRP. Jamie will be there for a meet and greet and to offer his style advice to customers on the day.

A limited number of best-selling canvas prints will be available at the special price of $199.

Jamie Durie

Where: 85 Dunning Avenue, Rosebery

When: 9am-to-4pm, Saturday 23 January 23

View the full collection online.

 

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Homewares

My pick of the Aldi homewares specials starting today!

Its seems everyone’s getting into the budget homewares thing lately, not least Aldi, who have a huge homewares special event this week, starting today. Here are my top picks. Be quick, you know the best stuff always sells out! And no fighting in the aisles please! Hehehe…

Tara Geo limited edition cushion, $16.99:15_37_50131_DE_web_5

Tribeca table lamp in brass, $39.99:15_37_50838_DE_02

 

Gumball ottoman, $39.99:15_37_49614_WEB_002

Iron side table, $39.99:15_37_50099_DE_web_2

Designer wall clock, $39.99:15_37_46552_DE_01

Quilted steel gray cushion, $12.99:15_37_49733_DE_web_2

What do you think? Had any great Aldi buys lately?

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Designers Furniture Homewares

Our top picks from the real living for Freedom collection

Sponsored by Freedom

Ever since Jen and I attended the launch of the real living for Freedom collection, I’ve been obsessing over their ability to embrace the mismatched, the cool and the quirky. I’m quite the fan! Especially for the fact that their homewares let you create beautiful interiors, no matter your style.

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Perfect for creating that cosy and warm winter feel, they are now — for a limited time — offering MyFreedom members 30% off across the range (you can join MyFreedom for a small fee here). So I thought now was the perfect time to showcase our favourite buys, which — with the discount — start from as little as $4.16! Yes please!

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From clockwise top left: Serious Pendant now $118.30, Green Stripe Queen Quilt now $125.30, Lucky Table Lamp now $118.30, Adele Canister Set of 3 now $27.96.

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From clockwise top left: Happy Monday Queen Quilt now $139.30, Serious Table Lamp now $111.30, Midnight Dreams Cushion now $27.96, Cordon Floor Lamp now $174.30.

Real Living Bedroom Option 2

Perfect for mixing and matching to charming effect, the collection will have you combining the old with the new to create a totally on-trend interior.

Real Living Vignette

Available in stores and online.

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Homewares

Utopia Goods’ annual pop-up Sydney sale not to be missed

For those of you who are just too impatient to wait for the postman (that has to be the worst thing about online shopping, right?!), you can now pop into Utopia Goods’ temporary store in Sydney’s Bondi Junction.

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And what’s even better, from 3 to 16 May, their handcrafted homewares will be on sale, with 20-to-50% off all stock, including limited edition fabrics, cushions, bed linen, tableware and accessories.

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The pop-up store will also allow local fans the opportunity to snap up Utopia Goods’ signature hand-illustrated prints, referencing Australia’s native bush flora and fauna in their full technicolour glory. Some of the best buys of the sale will be the contemporary Crimson Rosella printed quilts in 100% cotton — with a co-ordinating Vermicular Squiggle on the flip side — for $190 each and the languorous Laughing Kookaburra print splayed across a range of duvets, sheets sets and pillowcases in a rhapsody of rainbow hues (available in single, queen and king sizes) from $110.

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Also available are tablet cases in Mountain Fern and Flannel Heath (perfect gift material) and kaleidoscope coloured makeup pouches and backpacks (ideal for shaking up the usual pallor-palette of weekender luggage), all at 50% off original prices.

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The pop-up store, at 240 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, is open until 16 May. Opening times are 9.30am-to-5.30pm Monday to Friday, 10am-to-4pm Saturday and 11am-to-3pm Sunday.

For more information.

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Furniture Homewares Outdoor & Exteriors

Up to 70% off at Garden Life’s 10-day moving sale

Lightweight trough pots was $195 now $95

Garden Life, in Sydney’s Redfern, is moving to St Peters. So to celebrate, they are having a 10-day sale from tomorrow to Sunday 26 April.

Lightweight trough pots was $195 now $95
Lightweight trough pots was $195 now $95

With up to 70% off pots, outdoor furniture and homewares, you are sure to find a bargain. And with a reputation for stocking a unique range of products you are also destined to find a showstopper for your urban garden.

Beaded Indonesian bowls were $70 now $25
Beaded Indonesian bowls were $70 now $25

With a shop, design studio and maintenance business, Garden Life is the go-to place for all your landscaping needs. Visit their sale at 357 Cleveland Street, Redfern.

Marble Lotus Planter was $1450 now $950
Marble Lotus Planter was $1450 now $950

For more information.