GET THE HOLIDAY FEEL IN YOUR KITCHEN

get the holiday feel in your kitchen

Not going away this Christmas?  You can get that holiday feel and relaxing vibe right in your own kitchen. Keep windows light and airy Let in the morning light and wake with the sun shining on through your kitchen while you make your morning coffee. Set up a drinks trolley Greet guests or just have…

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SUMMER DÉCOR GUIDE FOR YOUR BATHROOM

summer decor guide for bathrooms

Summer has well and truly arrived.  As temperatures heat up, so should your bathroom style.  Winter can leave your bathroom feeling a bit dull and drab, and this can influence our moods. COLLECT SHELLS IN A BIG GLASS VASE Start the season by filling a big glass vase with sand, and gradually add shells as…

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IS YOUR KITCHEN CHRISTMAS READY?

Kitchen Christmas Ready

Is your Christmas a non-stop shop of cooking and preparing on Christmas Day and the days leading up until Christmas?  This time of the year is the true test of a kitchen’s versatility and functionality.  Have a read through our checklist below to see if your kitchen will past the Festive Season Test. 1. Dig…

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FENG SHUI FOR THE BATHROOM

Feng Shui for the Bathroom

Feng shui is the Chinese art or practice of creating harmonious surroundings that enhance the balance of yin and yang, as in arranging furniture or determining the siting of a house. Many real estate agents will tell you that prospective buyers ensure the home has good feng shui prior to purchasing.  These feng shui tips…

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HIS AND HER BATHROOMS

His and Her Bathrooms

Have you sat down with your partner and discussed your thoughts in regards to your dream bathroom.  You might find your partner has a totally different idea as to what an ideal bathroom is. Women view the bathroom as a sanctuary.  On average they can spend up to an hour a day in the bathroom…

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HOW TO DESIGN THE PERFECT LAUNDRY

design laundry

Laundries are so underrated and unappreciated.  How lovely would it be to actually have a functional space you’ll be happy to use for years to come.   Consider these tips below when designing your laundry: EQUIPMENT What sort of washing machine do you already have, or will you purchasing, a front loader or top loader washing…

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BATH TUB – YES OR NO?

Bath in Bathroom - yes or no?

It’s a big decision when considering your bathroom renovation.  Especially if you decide to sell in the future.  It could ultimately make or break a sale. Time poor households could argue they would love to have time to soak away in a bubble bath but realistically they simply do not have the time.  Having a…

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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR WALK IN WARDROBE

Walk in Wardrobe

Are you lucky enough to have a walk in wardrobe?  If so, are you making the most of the space in there?  It may be small, but there are ways you can create more storage space. Here are a few of my suggestions:  ADJUST SHELVING HEIGHTS Custom-built shelving is ideal, however, if the budget doesn’t stretch…

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MUST HAVE APPS FOR THE KITCHEN

Apps for the kitchen

Technology in the kitchen should be embraced and not feared.  A tablet with the right apps for the kitchen just may help you when you most need it.  There are apps to help organise your recipes, timers, conversion apps and even apps to help you choose wine to match your meal.  Here are a few…

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Hiring a Designer…

If you are trying to design something eg Kitchen then you generally have an idea in your head, right? Well what if you hire someone else to design it for you, then it sometimes becomes hard to get what you have in your head onto paper or to get across your ideas. This is challenging…

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