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Designers Renting Styling

We adore: Quercus & Co’s unique and versatile wallpaper tiles

Do you remember Quercus & Co. and their giant, self-adhesive vintage-inspired Australiana stamps from last year? Well, in great news for us, they’re back with another wonderful range!

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Inspired by the majestic Alhambra palace in Spain’s Granada, the company’s new wallpaper tiles are not only pretty gorgeous, they’re super simple to use too. “Our wallpaper tiles could not be easier to install – you simply peel off the paper backing and stick it to the wall. If you don’t get it right the first time you can always remove them and rearrange,” says Quercus & Co. director Adam Jones. The self-adhesive, re-positional square decals are available in myriad prints and colour ways and are a triumph of pattern and colour.

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Originally hand-painted in watercolour before digitally printed onto fabric, we love the painterly, handmade feel of the collection and its durability too. “Although the tiles look and feel like paper, they’re actually made from strong, wipe-able fabric with a self-adhesive backing,” says Adam.

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“The elaborate palaces of Spain and North Africa, the most famous of which is the Alhambra in Granada, have inspired the first collection and the range features eight designs – four Spanish and four Moorish – available in four colours. Included in the range are border tiles and smaller corner tiles meaning many different pattern combinations are possible,” says Adam.

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Available in four sizes (from 10cm to 40cm squares) we’re pretty excited about the endless decorating possibilities this range presents. From a large feature wall to framed mosaic panels, friezes, staircase risers (you can custom order as per your step’s specific dimensions) or even just embellishment for wardrobe doors or cupboards, there is no end to the decorating options.

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Furthermore, they’re perfect for renters (provided they are installed correctly, they won’t damage walls) AND you can take them with you and reuse them when you move. Ah-mazing!

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Art Renting

7 artworks perfect for rentals

For art lovers, renting can seem like the kiss of death. Because when you can’t drill into walls, all those large artworks — especially the ones with heavy frames and glass — have to remain on the floor, or worse, in the garage. So how can you get your art fix when renting? Here’s seven easy ways.

Grab yourself a poster (40x50cm) and display it in this bargain wooden poster hanger (Editor’s note: since publishing this hanger has sold out. However, click here for another great option). Available from Typo in vintage or natural for $12,99, simply slide the poster between the wooden hangers and hang anywhere you like! It’s super light, so when it comes to hanging a temporary, damage-free wall hook will do the trick.

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The self-adhesive extra-large Wall Stamps from Quercus & Co can be removed and reused over and over. Simply peel the backing paper away and stick to the wall. A bold, nostalgic decal for any room, they come in a variety of patterns, colours and sizes. Prices start from $45.

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Featuring interchangeable letters, so you can personalise your lighting, the Compact Lightbox from Page Thirty Three is designed and handcrafted in Australia. Available in three finishes for $199.95, place it on your desk, sideboard or shelf.

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Handmade from cotton, wool and yarn the one-of-a-kind wall hangings from Maypole Design are truly something special. With a Large Hanging retailing for $80 (super affordable considering they take eight hours to make) they are created by entrepreneurial teen Maisie Callcott, who started her business at 12 (learn about her here). Hang with a temporary wall hook.

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A stylish and personal feature for your home, these custom self-adhesive Family Rules Wall Stickers make boring, fun! Coming in a broad range of colours, you can choose your own wording (and get a proof before printing). Easily removed from the backing paper, the fabric wall sticker can be moved over and over again. Available for $199.95 from The Wall Sticker Company.

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The Arrow Sculpture ($65) is made from natural twigs, so no two pieces are the same. Available from Twiggargerie in a large range of colours, the arrow measures approximately 40cm in height and can be hung with a damage-free wall hook.

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The Everything, All At Once Wall Hanging from Belinda Marshall features a digital print on Belgian cotton/linen fabric. Printed, cut and sewn in Melbourne, Australia, it costs $245 (excluding dowel or cord).  And better yet is light enough to be held up by a temporary hook.

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Bedrooms Homewares Kids Rooms

Australian nursery ideas: with Vivid Wall Decals

With a background in print design and production, it took the process of redecorating her daughter’s bedroom for Nicole Neeves to realise there was a gap in the market that she could definitely fill!

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“I was struggling to find quality wall decals here in Australia; there were the usual packs of mass-produced printed wall stickers imported from overseas, but I’d tried them in my eldest daughter’s nursery and they continually peeled off and I didn’t like the shiny sticker look either. I wanted something which would appear as if painted on the wall and would actually stay there until I wanted to remove it.”

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With graphic design skills from her previous career and a love of everything interiors, Nicole decided to take matters into her own hands, starting Vivid Wall Decals and making affordable, custom-made, removable decals.

Nicole’s most popular designs are her geometric shapes, perfect for a nursery, or in fact, any room! “Being made from removable vinyl, they’re the perfect wall decor item to either bring some colour into the room or use as faux wallpaper. Meaningful quotes from your favourite childhood stories also make a beautiful statement in a nursery, which can be easily removed when you want to update to a big kid room. And being made from materials specifically manufactured for indoor walls, they’re the perfect solution for renters as they remove cleanly with no damage to walls.”

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As well as designing geometric shapes and quotes, a lot of her decals are brought about by customer demand. Meaning if you have an idea, there’s a good chance Nicole could bring it to life. “Lots of our designs are brought about from customer demand and making sure we have designs available which will work with all the beautiful decor items currently so popular for kids rooms. We also work closely with children’s interior designers in creating the exact look they’ve got planned for their clients’ designs, so we help them produce the decals to bring that idea to life.”

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Recommending removable wall decals as an affordable and on trend way to style a nursery, Nicole also highlights funky book ledges, storage that can be opened with one-hand (“You’ll never realise how important it is to have things within easy reach until you have to try and do everything one-handed whilst carrying a baby!”) and furniture that can grow with your child. “Just because you’re decorating a nursery, doesn’t mean you have to stick to baby items and furniture. Look for items you can use as they grow. Repurpose a sturdy set of drawers – get your DIY on with a bit of paint, new handles and it’s a completely new item just for your new addition!”

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Bedrooms Homewares Kids Rooms

Sack Me! launch their new carnival-inspired kids bedding

I loved their debut kids bedding range, and now Sack Me! is back with a second collection: To Carnival We Go!

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Filled with bright colours and classic patterns, it is reminiscent of all things carnival and trips to the fairground. The collection has also seen Sack Me! expand their offering, with the range including bean bags, blankets, cushions and wall stickers, all perfectly complimenting their bedding.

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Prices starting from $24.95 for cushions and wall stickers and $49 for fitted cot sheets.

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Their philosophy is to produce beautiful trans-seasonal pieces, that are gender neutral and have a sense of fun and adventure. Their bedding is made from 300 thread count 100% cotton sateen, is Oeko-Tex certified and free from harmful substances.

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To Carnival We Go! is now available for pre-order (I know Jen has her eye on the doughnut cushion!). Shop online.

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Expert Tips Renting Styling

5 DIY updates for your rental living room

By Kay Harrison

No question, the renter’s life is far from glam. But your decor doesn’t have to follow suit. A little out-of-the-box thinking is all you need to transform your space into a home sweet haven. Sure, there will always be those boxes that you cart from place to place unsure of their contents but too frightened to investigate. But cloaked in a nice throw and arranged around a coffee table, these can double as a boho-chic living nook.

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But jokes aside, decorating your home-on-loan is difficult. For one, there’s the investment and effort vs length of stay ratio to consider. But a few quick and simple (and cheap) adjustments can go a long way. After all, time has a way of getting away with you. And a refuge from the outside world is the most must-have of must-haves.

So today, we’re turning to your living space and we’ve put together a few easy DIY tips to make your space more livable.

Fire things up with faux wall-panelling

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Dabble Magazine proves you can change the world with two paint colours, painter’s tape, a metal ruler, a level and a little DIY know-how. Above, they show us how to achieve a geo-chic look with just a little patience. Can’t paint? Washi tape is to DIY decor what half a toothpick is MacGyver. It doesn’t look like much but it can save your life. Washi tape is the perfect antidote to too much beige. Apartment Therapy also have some great suggestions for removable wall-panelling options.

Realise that New York loft look

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Add an exposed brick wall to your space without the dust and fuss with these wallpapers. Photo credit: Zanui

Love that urban-industrial warehouse style? Introduce exposed-brick walls into your space with easy-to-apply wallpapers. Obviously this is asking for a more flexible landlord, but if you don’t ask, you don’t get. And if you’re planning on staying there a while, this kind of investment gives back ten-fold.

Re-purpose vintage tablecloths for super-cute curtains

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We love that chintz meets lace look. You can create your very own window valances (use lace tablecloths) or curtains (use floral and patterned) with minimal fuss. Shop your local Vinnies to add some serious-nana style to your space. You can find curtain rings with metal clips attached for this uber simple make-over at the likes of Spotlight.

Line your shelving

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Photo credit: HGTV

Better yet, line behind, underneath, even on top of your shelving. Adding colour in unexpected spaces adds individuality to your home. Plus it keeps it neat and chic. And it’s easy to re-line with plain white when you leave.

Define it with decals

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Removable wall decals redefine your space instantly and peel away when you have to leave. And there is an almost infinite number on the market – from Banksy designs to quotes and iconic rockstars. Can’t argue with that.

Here’s to making a little sanctuary for yourself in your rental home! Go forth, chickens! Nest!

— Kay Harrison is a feature, blog and copywriter. She has work published in ACP magazines, ABC fiction, Overland, Seizure, trade publications and online forums and her creative writing has won several awards. Kay wrote this piece for Zanui.

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Bedrooms Homewares Interviews Kids Rooms

Australian kids room ideas: with Wondermade

Creating a range of colourful, removable and reusable inspirational quote wall stickers (what a mouthful!), Wondermade is all about decorating homes to be both beautiful and family friendly. “While we appreciate beautiful design, we appreciate ease of use and family-friendly products more,” explains co-founder Anette Goodare. “No drop cloths and couch covers in our homes. We use our best every day and there are no corners of our home that are precious or kid-free.”

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[contextly_sidebar id=”LtzjXbPbJmD6gL6Zv9zalXZQ5Euv1Vtq”]Working with business partner Daniela Minns, both are mothers of three, meaning they’ve decorated more than their fair share of kids room. And while they found they loved the look of art prints, getting around to framing them and then having to actually hang them, well that was just too tedious a process! “Wondermade wall stickers make everything so much easier,” explains Anette. “You can put one up in a mere moment and decorate a wall in minutes. And if it’s not right? No holes, no drama, just peel it off and stick it up elsewhere. Our beautiful, eco-friendly fabric-style wall stickers are able to be moved multiple times — easily 20 times — generally more.”

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While they would obviously recommend using wall stickers to decorate your kid’s room, they’re also not afraid of some DIY and investing in pieces that will last the test of time. “Do a little DIY; revamp old retro furniture. You can make so much yourself and you will probably love doing it. Choose shelving, drawers and general storage that will work from baby to big kid. It seems crazy to think your newborn will need hanging space for a uniform in five short years but that will happen and you don’t want to have to re-buy those major pieces again.”

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Clearly appreciating the practical elements of a room, their dream kid’s room still has its fair share of fun, in fact, it’s even getting me a little jealous! “White walls, multi-level built-in loft-style beds with plenty of storage and lots of personality, climbing ladders, vintage teak furniture, swinging chairs for reading in, a teepee and cushion area for quiet time and a table for craft. Lots of colour. A huge pinboard for kids’ artworks, a quote wall to inspire (made using Wondermade wall stickers of course!), more of a bedroom-come-playroom vibe.”

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While everyone loves the monochrome trend at the moment, the girls are happy to shake things up, believing a bedroom with colour is the best type of room! “Monochrome has certainly dominated kids’ interiors for the last year or so. We’re enjoying the current injection of colour by way of yellow and rainbow (of course it’s a colour!) to shake up the black and white party. Black and white are classic of course but we’re firm believers in kids’ spaces being appropriate for kids and while monochrome looks awesome in Instagram photos, we love to see spaces that look like little people actually live in them.”

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Kids Rooms

Top 10 tips for decorating a kid’s room on a budget

By Christie Blizzard

1. Keep it simple and add playful decadence! A neutral colour palette is the key to a great child’s room because you can subtly or dramatically change the room by adding cost-effective accessories like bed linen, cushions and throws.

2. Something new. Not just pink and blue. Paint is your best friend. Use it. Don’t be scared. It’s cost-effective, has loads of impact and can be modified over time. Think outside the square and embrace some new not-so-predictable shades. A playful orange tone is a hit with both genders and very on-trend is monochrome — so black and white is great for both boys and girls too. If you’re not sure about making such a bold statement, a feature wall is a great way to inject some colour into a room while still playing it safe. To do this, simply map out your artwork on the wall using a soft lead pencil and get ready to splash some colour!

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3. Growth spurt! There’s a lot of paraphernalia that comes with kids so good storage is essential. Invest in something that can adapt as your child grows with shelves, drawers and hanging space so you can hide the contents behind closed doors.

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4. Wall stickers. Create an artistic focal point in the nursery with wall stickers. When they’ve served their purpose they can be removed easily and you won’t have to repaint the wall. Love Mae is a charming online store which has a great selection of fabric wall stickers – we’re particularly drawn to the Little Critters and Floating Feathers designs. I also love the team at Urban Walls and Vivid Wall Decals too. Lots of simple options here that don’t lock you into a themed room.

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5. Upcycle. Markets and garage sales provide a day out for parents and children to explore charming pieces that can be brought back to life. I recently sourced a beautiful wicker bedside for $4, sprayed it with gold spray paint and now it has become a beautiful signature piece for the home!

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6. Frame it. Art can be found anywhere. Special wrapping paper, tea towels or a big sister’s painting. Different sized frames will add texture and dimension to the room and inspire conversation.

7. Layering effect. Have some fun with the bed and go OTT with throws, cushions and special toys which will add a punch of personality to the room.

8. Future-proof the space and makes sure it can grow with them. If you buy a throw for your cot linen, be sure it will match what you have in mind when they jump into their big kid bed.

9. Budget stretch. Make your budget go further by buying key pieces of furniture that are versatile. For example, many cot styles adapt into junior beds and the right chest of drawers can double as a change table.

10. Blackboards are a novel way kiddies can draw on the walls (without being scolded!). Select one wall to feature (ideally opposite the bed) and cover. Such a dramatic injection will capture your little one’s personality and art can be updated each day. All you need is the chalk!

— Designer, actress and mother Christie Blizzard, is an established and well-regarded member of the design community. A big kid at heart, Christie specialises in enchanted children’s design projects, creating modern spaces where children (and their dreams) can grow.  

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Furniture Kids Rooms

New illustrated wallsticker for kid’s rooms is Frenchy chic

To celebrate last week’s World Environment Day, The Wall Sticker Company collaborated with award-winning Australian illustrator Jane Reiseger, to create the Whale Lullaby wall mural.

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Based on one of Jane’s paintings, it is ideal for a serene and dreamy nursery and also features a French lullaby. Cute!

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The Australian-made product is safe for your baby and your walls and removable. You simply peel it off and stick to your wall — easy! This design comes in four colours, with 10% of all profits being donated to The Whaleman Foundation, a not-for-profit dedicated to preserving and protecting the ocean world.

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Kids Rooms

Children’s wall stickers without the cliché

When illustrator Talya Baldwin went shopping for children’s wall stickers, she was inundated with graphics of hearts and text like “Mummy’s little princess’. There was nothing she wanted to put in her own child’s bedroom, so rather than complain, she decided to create her own.

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In partnership with her designer husband Mark Rochester, Dunnock & Teal was born. Together, they create hand drawn vinyl stickers with pens and pencils, giving them a unique depth, texture and detail.

Working from a studio in England’s West Yorkshire (don’t worry, they ship to Australia) all designs are created in-house before being sent to the printers and turned into removable stickers.

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The current sticker range is based on the childhood classic Thumbelina, a tale that has a special place in Talya’s heart. “As a child, I had a big book of illustrated fairy tales. It now belongs to my little girl! I often realise when I’m halfway through a drawing that it has been inspired, at least partly, by that book.”

After the success of the Thumbelina collection, a new pirate range is set to be released soon. Shipping to Australia is £8 ($15AUD). Shop online.

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Interiors Addict

I’m really loving Neighbours actress Jane Hall’s new homewares range, inlcuding soft fur

I’m really loving Neighbours actress Jane Hall’s new homewares range, inlcuding soft furnishings and coordinating wall stickers available via my favourites The Wallsticker Company.

“I have always been passionate about design and decoration and love helping people make their homes the best they can be,” says Jane.

“I believe the most beautiful interiors reflect the people that love within them… homes with heart, full of individuality, creativity and colour!”

She’s been sharing her passion for interiors via her Salvation Jane blog (which I love) for some time now and she’s a pretty active tweeter (follow her on Twitter at @salvationjaneh) 

Check out the full homewares range here and the wall stickers here. I think they’re really happy, bright and fun!

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Interiors Addict

People are forever asking me how you can make a rental home nice without spending too much money or

People are forever asking me how you can make a rental home nice without spending too much money or doing anything permanent. I’ve had a lot of fun and success with wall stickers. Melbourne-based The Wallsticker Company have some of the best around and I’ve owned a few, including the blossom tree (pictured), so I can vouch for their great quality and customer service. I think their chalkboard stickers (which you can actually chalk on) and wallpaper strips are particularly cool. Best of all, many of them are under $100. Check them out at www.thewallstickercompany.com.au