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Vignettes – Odd is Good!
When you're putting together a vignette as part of your interior styling, remembering that "Odd is Good!" is an important part of the process. You can take that to mean that unusual or interesting items are great in vignettes, and that's quite often true. But here...
Controlling Kitchen Chaos Part 7 – The Highs and the Lows
Whether your kitchen is large or small, there's a good chance there's wasted space that could be used for storage. We've already investigated quite a few of these in the first 6 instalments of Controlling Kitchen Chaos, and this time around we're looking at the highs...
Colour and Interior Design – White
For a long time white has been viewed mostly as a background colour. It's a neutral backdrop that allows other colours to be highlighted. It's regarded as clean and simple, and is a staple colour of minimalist and Hamptons design. In terms of meaning, white is...
Choosing the Perfect Pillow – Fill
Choosing the Perfect Pillow - Fill In a recent article, Choosing the Perfect Pillow, I took a brief look at some fill options. And although pillow manufacturers might try to convince you that their pillow's fill is the "best", reality is that different fills suit...
Renovation Decision Fatigue – How to Overcome It – Part 1
We've recently taken a look at identifying renovation decision fatigue and if possible how to avoid getting it in the first place. But what do you do if you're already suffering from it? How can you overcome it? When you get the feeling that you just want to walk out...
Vignettes – Bring Your ‘A’ Game
You've collected your objects. You have a place to put them. And now comes the fun part - how do you group them in a way that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye of the beholder? Now it's time to bring your 'A' game - or more specifically, think about the shape of...
Controlling Kitchen Chaos Part 6 – Corner Cupboards
If you've got a kitchen with a corner in it, chances are you've got a corner cupboard. Also known as the place where kitchen junk goes to die - or at least to vanish into impossibly dark places where you have trouble finding them again. I know I've spent my share of...
Renovation Decision Fatigue – How to Avoid It
Recently I talked about renovation decision fatigue, and how to identify it when it happens. Which leads to two obvious questions - how do you avoid getting it in the first place, and if you already have it, what can you do to overcome it? Today we're going to look at...
Choosing the Perfect Pillow
Pillows are pillows, right? Well, for anyone who's slept in a different bed with a different pillow, the response to that statement is a resounding NO! And if you've ever stood in the pillow section of a department store and scratched your head in confusion over the...
Colour and Interior Design – Pink
Ah, pink. As soon as you mention pink, people think of women. Which is interesting, considering it's not that long since pink was the colour of choice for clothing small boys, as it was considered the precursor to strong reds, which men wore. It's only gained its...
Vignettes – Cosy Up in Style
You've had a lovely time putting together the items you want to use in your latest vignette. You've thought about colour, textures, a theme and more. Now it's the moment of truth - styling the vignette. But then comes the burning question - do you put the items close...
Are You Suffering from Renovation Decision Fatigue?
Most of us have been there. You start a renovation, all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, and spend hours scrolling on Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration. In your head you have a vision of what you want to achieve. Then the questions start. What colours? What layout?...
Styling Your Bed Throw – the Basics
Images of beds that have been styled in preparation for a photo shoot are everywhere - from the razor sharp lines of a well-made bed to the boisterous enthusiasm of cascading pillows and plumped-up doonas. One thing they almost all share is the latest "must-have"...
Controlling Kitchen Chaos Part 5 – Drawers
Welcome to the latest instalment of controlling the chaos in your kitchen. This time, we're looking at using drawers. Kitchens have changed a lot over the years, and replacing cabinets with drawers is one of the biggest changes. It's so much easier to pull out a...
Vignettes – Add a Little Texture
When it comes to creating a stylish vignette, it's important to find ways to attract and hold the eye. We've already looked at the use of colour, so now it's time to consider texture. The eye is naturally drawn to explore a group of items in a vignette when there is...