Tag Archives: Design trends

While a calming neutral is a homeowner’s best friend, sometimes it’s nice to throw our adult sensibilities away and embrace our childhood love of vibrant, bold colour.  You don’t have to go all-out and start painting the ceiling fushia (though if that’s what your heart desires then go for it),...

Indoor plants continue to grow in popularity, livening up or softening a rooms décor with little to no fuss.  But for the novice planters amongst us, what to look for in a plant or how to ensure our plants last (hopefully) more than a week can be daunting.  Let’s look...

Elegant, enduring, subtle, understated – these are the words often used to describe a design considered to be timeless.  But how do you introduce a timeless look in your home?  What makes a unique and timeless home design?  Despite its awe-inspiring presence, this look is relatively easy to achieve, so...

From digital prints to textured wall coverings, wallpaper designs are hotting up. Plain-papered walls are passé. Today’s selection of wallpapers is more diverse and creative than ever. Think eye-popping patterns, hand-drawn illustrations and bold hues in a number of styles – vintage, retro, classical, floral, new vogue, Pacifica, Kiwiana, industrial...

You’ve seen beautiful images of interiors in glossy magazines. You’ve seen beautiful furniture and accessories in retail outlets. You’ve seen amazing transformations on TV shows such The Block. But how do YOU create a beautiful transformation in YOUR own home? By following a few simple tips, you’ll be on your...

Your kitchen is the hub of your home and is deserving of a great design. While the majority of people tend to avoid extreme design trends when renovating, it is possible to craft a kitchen that is not only great looking and functional but will enhance the resale value of...

Ask any real estate agent and they’ll tell you the bathroom can make or break the value of a house. If you’re building or renovating, take the time to get your bathrooms looking fabulous. Here are 6 reasons why we believe the bathroom is the best room in the house:...