It’s a sad fact, but we all grow out of our homes at some point. This is especially true if your family is growing. With each child, the need for space increases. The kids could share a bedroom for their early years, but it’s not fair to expect them to do the same later down the line. Everyone needs privacy. And, sleeping arrangements aside, things could get crowded around the … [Read more...]
Flooring Types for a Charming Country Kitchen
Like with any other style, you need a proper floor in order to accentuate the rest of the items in the room. When dealing with a country kitchen, wood is going to be the favorite material of choice. But, you don’t just have to lay down some hardwood and hope for the best. Here are a few other more intricate options to consider for your charming country kitchen. Barn Board … [Read more...]
Using elegant interior designs in the home
What is elegance? It can seem indefinable and hard to capture, yet in interior design it’s shaped by a set of aesthetic principles that can guide designers exploring any trend – even if they have no prior design experience. Long, clean lines, smooth surfaces and the maximization of space lie at the heart of it, yet it’s not impossible to combine it successfully with artful … [Read more...]
5 Office Accessories Every Office Needs
Whether you work from home, or just want your office space to be more practical, quirky and unique, it’s important to have the right accessories. From desks with castors for easy manoeuvrability to eye-catching lamps, there’s no shortage of office equipment out there, so let’s take a closer look at five must-haves. Office chairs Being comfortable at work is essential, if … [Read more...]
How Our Tastes Have Changed: Interior Design Trends That Didn’t Last The Test Of Time
Maybe it’s the avocado bathrooms that did it. Or perhaps the not-so-groovy-after-all lava lamps. Actually, on second thoughts, it was probably the woodchip wallpaper and the shagpile rugs. These all helped to earn the 1970s the dubious crown of the worst decade for home décor. You couldn't really argue with that either, could you? The era ‘earned’ the ‘accolade’ in a survey … [Read more...]
Flowers To Give Your Home a Touch of Spring
Spring is just around the corner, and nothing represents those beautiful sunny days and clear blue skies quite like fresh flowers. You don't need to have a green thumb or even a garden of your own to bring this touch of spring into your home, a simple vase filled with your favourite blooms is enough to change the entire feel of a room and offer an instant burst of … [Read more...]
Christmas Decorating with DANDI
Dandi are experts in home decorating with their range of Australian designed napery and homewares. We asked the girls to share their top tips for Christmas decorating: What decorating trends will be popular this summer? We see two big trends arising this summer. There will be a big use of natural colours and textures with pops of bright colour for a seasonal statement … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Robomaid Robot Vacuum Cleaner
If you are anything like I was, you may think a robotic vacuum cleaner sounds to good to be true. But, after almost two weeks of using the Robomaid automatic vacuum cleaner he has become a member of our household and something I would not want to lose. This was my first experience with a vacuum robot, so I only really have the regular kind to compare it to. Lets just say, my … [Read more...]
Natuzzi Furniture
Your living area is the heart of your home, it is where you relax and spend time with your family and friends. One of the most important purchases for your lounge is the sofa, and Natuzzi is a company who has been creating quality furniture for over 50 years. Natuzzi are famous for their handmade Italian pieces and they use a wide range of beautiful leathers and fabrics and … [Read more...]
Making Your Home “Green”
Most of us are in the throes of working out how we can help the environment in our day to day living with watering our garden, saving water in showers and looking at the energy rating in our homes. If you are building a new home it is much easier to look at creating a five-star energy efficient home but what can we do if we aren’t building a new home? When we are decorating … [Read more...]
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