The Interiors Addict - Heart Your Home
WEBA new Queensland kitchen inspired by the owner’s Canadian roots. Former journalist and magazine editor Jen Bishop (founder, publisher and owner) is the original Interiors Addict, an ordinary girl with no design qualifications, just a serious love of all things decor and homewares. Jen believes everyone should get joy from their home, whatever ...
How to use VJ boards in your home: 5 ideas! - The Interiors Addict
WEBIt can be used full height or half height (or anywhere in between!) as wainscoting, usually with some type of chair rail at the top and skirting at the bottom. Large boards of MDF VJ, such as Intrim’s VJ Boards Pro are quick, easy and affordable to install and suitable for most interior applications. In rooms where there is moisture however ...
40 years of Freedom furniture: a look back - The Interiors Addict
WEBBy Aleksa Rokvic •. From beanbags to designer sofas, the story of Freedom has reflected Australia’s own coming of age in furniture and homeware design. This year, the iconic Australian brand is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Freedom was an Australian retail pioneer, bringing design in-house well before other Australian furniture retailers.
Victorian terrace renovation makes excellent use of laneway
WEBVictorian terrace renovation makes excellent use of laneway. By Amy Collins-Walker •. Located in Melbourne’s inner south, this stylish, split-level Victorian terrace house was renovated and extended recently with Subtract Architecture steering the ship. Located on just 185sqm, the clever design created 229sqm of light-filled living space.
Why I chose Quick-Step Impressive Ultra for our new floors
WEBJan 22, 2018 · Vinyl is a flexible, waterproof material. However, the new generation of quality laminate floors (like Quick-Step’s Impressive Ultra which we chose, and their latest, Majestic) come with a waterproof surface and are therefore suitable for use even in bathrooms. Laminate is harder and noisier to walk on, …
Grey paint shades: How to choose between them
WEBMar 21, 2019 · Greige A popular option, greige is a blend of beige and grey and is a good choice for the indecisive. “By adding grey to beige, you create a richer colour that can work alongside a cool or warm colour scheme. The level of beige you add to the grey determines whether it is a cool or warm neutral,” says Vicki who cites Dulux Silkwort, Diesku ...
Office nook designs: 8 great space-saving examples
WEBHere, we round up some great examples. Photos: Sue Stubbs. Interior designer Kate Maguire designed this space (above) to be a part of the joinery in the family room of her own Sydney home, as they don’t have a separate office space. “It is tiny but mighty and functions very well, though it doesn’t usually look this tidy!
How to choose white paint for walls: some expert advice
WEBOct 4, 2018 · With yellow, brown or red undertones, warm whites are used to inject a cosy feel in a room and complement furniture and fixtures which have warmer hues including timbers. “Warm whites tend to suit more traditional homes and are perfect for smaller rooms with less natural light such as bedrooms,” says Heidi. “Avoid cooler whites in these ...
IKEA hacks Australia: DIY built-in HEMNES cabinetry how-to
WEBSep 23, 2020 · Putty up the nail holes in the skirting to ready it for sanding and painting. 12. Get some gold metallic spray paint and spray each of the handles gold. Once they are dry fix them in place on the cabinets. 14. Next step is …
Designer profile: Celebrated UK creative Bethan Gray
WEBOct 28, 2019 · A recipient of four Elle Decoration British Design Awards including the coveted ‘Best British Designer’ and ‘Best British Tableware Designer,’ Bethan Gray is one of the UK’s most celebrated furniture and homewares designers. In Australia recently to launch her Shamsian collection, available locally through Living Edge, we caught up Bethan to gain insight into her career trajectory ...