As much as we all love sunshine and blue skies, when it comes to being at home, we need the flexibility to control the heat and light that they generate. There’s nothing nicer than coming home to a house where the temperature is regulated (without relying on air conditioning that hurts the environment and your.. Read more
There is no doubt that we Australians love to renovate. Rather than move, we prefer to upscale and improve our existing homes. Growing up in England, for me the focus was more on decorating your home. With so many older style houses and smaller blocks, the emphasis was just on improving the interior, but I.. Read more
Renovating a bathroom is expensive and the old adage that bathrooms and kitchens sell houses is very true. For these reasons I always recommend keeping a bathroom renovation simple. Good quality, but classic and timeless, so that you don’t tire of it but it will last the distance. You may feel that this is a.. Read more
Selecting colours for an exterior scheme can be tricky, mainly due to people not getting the tone quite right. Colours perform so differently outside to inside and we often don’t take into account quite how much impact the sun has on an exterior colour palette. Colorbond Surfmist sometimes gets a bad rap however, let.. Read more
Decorating a home can be a time consuming and expensive undertaking so I often recommend that clients turn to the classic warm neutrals when looking for a foundation to their scheme. This creates a welcoming and timeless home that can be partnered with many other colours. Decorating with warm neutrals isn’t perfect for every style.. Read more
I think that one of my favourite accessories to complete an interior scheme is the humble floor rug. I have been in too many houses with large expanses of flooring – timber, stone or tiles – that are crying out for this simple finishing touch. Even the simplest of rugs will bring many benefits to.. Read more
The appeal of Australian coastal towns is that they are usually set to a backdrop of lush hinterland thus offering their lucky residents the best of both worlds. Designing a holiday home between the beach and the bush offers a particular set of challenges though. For Melissa Bonney, Director at multi-disciplinary design studio, the Designory,.. Read more
Which paint finish should I use is a question I am regularly asked. As part of specifying I always advise clients but it isn’t always that straight forward and personal choice is important too. Firstly before I get into specifics or even think about styles, these are the main points when considering which paint finish.. Read more
I love adding the finishing touches to a room. All the big ticket items have been decided and it’s time to add your styling to complete the look. Windows that are properly dressed make a room complete. Elegant curtains finish a room perfectly and they are so practical too, keeping out the summer heat and.. Read more
Has your outdoor entertaining area seen better days? Are you watching the summer months go by thinking that you should really update your backyard? If so, I have some great inspiration and tips for you to update your outdoor entertaining area courtesy of Dulux. Let me tell you more here. Colour in the image above.. Read more
