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The Right Studio
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Storage Always Wins
By choice or by habit we tend to accumulate 'stuff', it's human right? But as the amount of possessions grows, so does the need for us to...
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Walk In The Pantry
High on buyers wish lists & very sought after by most home chefs, the walk-in pantry is a functional space that also adds great value to...
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More Than Just Rubbish
If like me, you're a little creative, you'll find it difficult to not hang on to those interesting objects you find on the street or at...
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Do I need A Designer?
What does a Designer do? What is the difference between a Building Designer, an Interior Designer, and a Stylist, or a Decorator, or a...
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The Mood-board
One very important piece of advice I can offer to those who are starting work on a new home build or renovation, is: "maintain...
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Play With Pattern
Bathrooms are considered by many as an in-and-out space, and very often these are the rooms we are afraid to show to visitors and keep...
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A Touch Of Pink
Pink has been in our lives as a trend for a few years now, and despite not being the 'colour of the year' any longer, it's still...
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Styling Tips
When styling a room or a home, whether it’s for a photo shoot or for a client's home, I follow some simple basic rules, which work for...
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Ready For Inspection Day
In my experience, the strength of first impressions plays a paramount importance in setting the mood for any kind of relationship; this...
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More Than 50 Shades Of Grey
It’s vibrant yet subtle, its widely used, but never the same, it’s on trend but here to stay… what is it? It’s Grey. As it is...
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A Secret Garden
There are many valid reasons that make us build tall fences around our property: privacy, security, noise protection... On the down side,...
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Learning From Display Homes
Building a new home or renovating a property can become a stressful endeavour as there are so many decisions to make, with often endless...
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From Drab To Fab
Are your dining chairs in good condition BUT looking dated? Are they comfortable and your are not ready to let them go... Perhaps you've...
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Colour it! Don't be afraid.
Yellow, orange, red, purple, blue and green... which is your favourite colour? All of them evoke different feelings and have their own...
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Styling The Table: 'Tribal Flavour'
The dining room is an important space where you get to spend time with family and friends. It's where you get a break from our very busy...
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The Cost-Affordable Kitchen Reno
Beautiful as they are, brand new kitchens can be a costly adventure which we may not be able to afford right now, or which may not be...
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Styling The Table: 'Elegant Autumn'
We live such a busy life that it's often around the table that we get to spend time with family and friends. I'm going to give you s
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The Narrow Hallway
If the hallway of your property is narrow and long, chances are it may be dark and somehow unwelcoming. Doors open into rooms we cannot...
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Recycling Week - can be every week
This 'Recycling Week' I want to talk about Council Collection time! We've all have been caught looking at what our neighbours throw away,...