Do you love Scandi style? The decorating mantra of light, white, texture, beautiful muted grey colours, natural finishes and simplicity. Where can you go wrong with that? The team behind the successful Melbourne based Scandinavian Interiors store Norsu Interiors have lots to tell you and tempt you with if you love this style. If you.. Read more
The Block Guest Bedroom 3 reveal has more than bedrooms this week and some great and not so great rooms. I have to say that I am a fan of Jimmy and Tam. They are the only contestants who have really endeavoured to meet the original brief of decorating to an era and I like.. Read more
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. What do you think of this old adage? I believe that it is absolutely true, whether we are talking about people or houses. That first impression really does count and is particularly important if you are in the process of selling your home. But.. Read more
I regularly hear that choosing a colour scheme can be one of the most challenging things to do, but it really shouldn’t be hard. People tell me that they are afraid of colour! This is so sad as colour has the ability, more than any other design element, to change the mood of a room,.. Read more
The Block Living and Dining reveal has been interesting as we have seen how the contestants have completed their open plan spaces and how successfully they have incorporated the living and dining areas into their kitchens. If the contestants are being judged on their ability to meet the original brief of designing their rooms to.. Read more
The Block Kitchen reveal is here with some stunning kitchens. Kitchen week on The Block is always one of the most interesting as this is the biggest investment in the house and one that the contestants can’t afford to get wrong. Butler’s pantries and integrated refrigerators are standard and gorgeous over-sized island benches are now.. Read more
I doubt that any of us would ever say that Mustard is a favourite colour. In fact I always remember Tricia Guild, the founder of Designer’s Guild and a lover of colour, professing Mustard to be one of the few tones she disliked! I must agree that Mustard can be a rather dull and dingy.. Read more
The Block Guest Bedroom and Ensuite 2 reveal was an interesting one this week and I must say I do agree with the judges on the winning team – Luke and Jasmin. I am getting my firm favourites and although the rooms are not always executed perfectly I think there are some great ideas and.. Read more
At home on the East Coast of America, the upmarket, but very understated Hamptons style has swept the globe. It seems that every second house that I work on is based on this classic style. Whether it is the delicate colour palette of soft blues, greens and greys or the relaxed styling, which still manages.. Read more
For many of us, we have our families at home with us either full time or certainly with restrictions still in place, more than has been the case. We therefore need to keep everyone busy and interested in life and this is the ideal time to plant a seed to a healthier lifestyle. Tuscan Path.. Read more
