Category Archives: Exteriors

Colour schemes, advice and ideas for home exteriors and gardens

How to link your outdoor room to the inside – 5 Easy Steps

Garden designers know all about borrowing the outlook from your neighbour and making use of.. Read more

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30
Oct
My Guide to painting eaves

There can be a misconception with choosing the right colour to paint your eaves.  Often.. Read more

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17
Sep
Australian Coastal Style - 7 tips to achieve this look
Australian Coastal Style – 7 steps to achieve this look

There is something quintessentially wonderful about Australian Coastal Style that is difficult to replicate anywhere.. Read more

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11
Sep
The Humble Garden Bench
The Humble Garden Bench – my favourites

With Spring around the corner, my thoughts are turning to my garden again which needs.. Read more

20
Aug
Why I love a crisp white trim
Why I love a crisp white trim

Let me explain to you why I love a crisp white trim.  The ubiquitous neutrals.. Read more

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29
Dec
Ultra Violet - Pantone's colour of the year 2018
Ultra Violet – 2018 Pantone colour of the year

So, Ultra Violet has been chosen by Pantone as its colour of the year for.. Read more

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17
Dec
My 10 favourite balcony gardens
My 10 favourite balcony gardens

Small spaces are often fun to decorate and style as your boundaries are limited but, as.. Read more

21
May
How to select the right grey for your exterior
How to select the right grey for your exterior

Grey is the colour of the moment.  Whether you are searching for the right interior.. Read more

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26
Feb
Country Home Ideas - Colours for a Coastal Style
Country Home Ideas – Colours for a Coastal Style

You can't think about coastal style without conjuring up the beautiful colours of the ocean... Read more

01
Dec
Let me show you how to use Terracotta
Let me show you how to use Terracotta

Trend setters in paint companies are starting to talk about Terracotta again.  A much maligned.. Read more

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17
Nov