By Angela Steyn The moment I utter the words “feature wall” to my clients, I can actually see their eyes widen and nostrils flare. So traumatised have we all been by the rust-red, suede-effect feature walls of years gone by, that to suggest creating a “feature” out of a “wall” is met with a certain degree of eyebrow raising to say the least. Despite being perceived as a … [Read more...] about Contemporary feature walls – how to choose a colour
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How to spring clean your wardrobe
By Mia Steiber We’re all guilty of keeping a few extra bits of clothing in our wardrobes that probably should have been thrown out years ago. It’s not easy to ruthlessly cull items that you used to love, particularly when you feel that you might actually wear them again someday. But keeping your wardrobe clean and free of old and outdated pieces goes a long way to making … [Read more...] about How to spring clean your wardrobe
Prepare your mind for your renovation with these 6 tips
By Alice Pearson As soon as you get the keys to your dream do-up it’s easy to go straight in, swinging a sledge hammer to knock down the walls and open everything up. But regardless of a strong desire to do just that, sitting down and making a detailed plan is the way we start every renovation. We have learned (at times, the hard way) that if there isn’t a plan in … [Read more...] about Prepare your mind for your renovation with these 6 tips
Deborah Hutton’s Renovation Rookie journey
Deborah Hutton is well known to Australian audiences. She has been on our TV screens and in our magazines for more than three decades as a model, host, ambassador, and spokeswoman. She has done lots of shows in the past on property, homewares and renovation but it’s always been talking about someone else’s project or brand. In 2016 Deborah bought a 4-bedroom house. To … [Read more...] about Deborah Hutton’s Renovation Rookie journey
Shaynna’s life of design
She knows how to breathe life into spaces...how to work with colours and textures...how to create rooms that are so welcoming you never want to leave. These are just some of the reasons why we've chosen to feature interior designer and TV presenter Shaynna Blaze as part of our 'Women who inspired us in 2014' series. Shaynna Blaze had no intention of studying Interior Design. … [Read more...] about Shaynna’s life of design