Have you noticed that beautiful soft pastel tones are back on trend? In fact, even though so many interiors and exteriors are white at the moment, colour in general is also getting more popular. Which I must say I am very happy about. People tend to be a bit frightened about colour though so with.. Read more
I believe there are 10 things to include in a laundry room to ensure that it works effectively. Let’s face it though, this room is often the last one on your list when it comes to a renovation but if you get this room right then it saves you so much time and hassle. Definitely.. Read more
Kitchen styling is the fun part of a renovation project. Let’s face it, renovating a kitchen is a major job. There is a lot of planning, choices to be made, tradespeople to deal with and the upheaval of making do with a microwave in the living room for far too many weeks! Hopefully after all.. Read more
A tiled kitchen splashback used to be easy. We picked a height that ran around to the base of our kitchen wall cabinets and stuck on the tiles to this height. But have you seen lately that designers are coming up with so many alternatives? With different designs of tiles and interesting layouts for kitchens.. Read more
You may have seen the recent hype about Hygge and wondered what on earth it was all about. I thought the same last year and decided I needed to become informed and bought myself The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking. I sat down and read the book in one sitting and I am.. 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
Growing up in England, weatherboard homes were few and far between but I always admired the clapboard houses of East Coast America and longed to live in one of those. Moving to Australia, I thought I would achieve my dream of having a weatherboard home, as they are referred to here. They are one of.. Read more
It can be exciting, or daunting, some of you would say, to select the paint finishes for the exterior of your new home but the practical bits like roofs, gutters and facias are sometimes not given a lot of thought or attention. Often clients look at me with a blank and worried stare when I.. 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
Bohemian style in all its beautiful laid back hippie glory is sweeping the globe. Whether you are in chic San Francisco, trendy London or on the coast of New South Wales, this gorgeous, patterned and exotic look is everywhere. I have identified the classic Boho home accessories that you should include in your interiors if.. Read more
