Choosing a builder
“I’m choosing a builder and have just received two quotes back for my villa renovation. There is a price difference of almost $250,000 between the two tenders. The builder with the cheapest price is one builder and his apprentice. They seemed like nice guys, but haven’t done work of this scale before. This worries me […]
Bathroom Trends
It can be hard to keep up with ‘trends’ when it comes to bathrooms… they aren’t spaces you rip out readily to replace with what is considered ‘in’ on a whim. But a couple of the hot tips in this roundup is sure to spark some creativity and may give you some inspiration you never […]
Kitchen Trends 2019
Pick a Colour! Soft beiges, utilitarian whites and pale Scandi tones begone! The kitchen designers of the world are relishing newfound colour freedom and they’re bringing bright ideas to a kitchen near you. Be brave and start with strong central colour for cabinets and balance with other components. Key palettes include forest green cabinetry matched […]
Bedroom Rules!
From a luxurious headboard and soft carpet to the right paint colourings and lighting, your bedroom is crucial to creating that quiet getaway in a clutter free space. Let’s delve into some basic rules to make your bedroom work best for you! Rule 1- Placement Start by positioning the bed either centered or against the […]
The forgotten room
We’re really starting to see living room trends shift more toward casual spaces. What traditionally used to be a room reserved for guests and special occasions has morphed itself into the hub of the family home. Centered around the idea of conversation, relaxation and entertainment, living rooms are now a place where families come together, […]
Home Interior Trends for 2019
Maximalism is in, inspiring us to focus on unexpected mixes of colours, patterns, textures and eclectic décor. This unconventional trend brings fun to the forefront of home decorating, it allows us to express our own personality into our designs, and incorporate these ideas into our modern home, regardless of space, budget, or style. START SMALL […]
Floral Noir
For a couple of years now florals in home décor have taken a dark, romantic twist, showing up in home interiors as deep hues on wallpaper, textiles and tiles. Like most fashions, this isn’t the first time the Floral Noir trend has graced the home; the Victorians loved how dramatic and eye-catching blooms from the […]
Showering Outside the Box
Showers have come a long way in the past few years, abandoning the old style shower head over the bath, or more recently, the hard to clean glass box with a single showerhead. Now, enter the luxurious open shower – accessible for all, visually uncluttered and freeing up space in that small but important room. […]
More is More
Minimalist style is everywhere. Blame the Scandinavians for kicking it off with their simple, scaled back approach to fashion and furniture, then the Millennials for their continued focus on quality over quantity. While we are in favour of certain aspects of living without clutter, like buying less junk to end up in the landfill, […]
Futureproof Floors
Because floors are something you don’t want to have to change more than once in a home’s lifetime, the selection of floorboards that are timeless and immune to changing trends is vital. Luckily, we live in a time of wide variety in flooring so you can find the perfect look that’s both attractive and enduring. […]