#designfabulous, Furniture, General, Interior Design, Latest News /

Recycled Timber Furniture - Rabbit Trap Timber Rabbit Trap Timber makes furniture from recycled timber. They make furniture to last with sustainability in mind, furniture that is robust and will last a life time. They say they are breathing new life back into the timber. Their furniture is rustic yet has a modern edge to it. With such an amazing product we asked them a few questions - Who is behind Rabbit Trap Timber? Robert (Rabs) and Justine Taylor (Husband and Wife team) are behind Rabbit Trap Timber. Farmhouse table - 3m x 1m ( Available in any size up to 5m) Where does their timber come from?  Beautifully...

#interiorsmagazines, General, Interior Design, Interior Design Magazines, Latest News, Within The Pages /

The DL Edit - Interior Design Magazines:  Real Living Magazine September 2015 So much great design worth a look at in this magazine this month and on each website. Our DL Edit of our 11 favourite products from WithIn The Pages of this months Real Living September magazine, click-through and check them out. Real Living Magazine September 2015 Royal Doulton - Pacific Collections Dinnerware The Cuna Bath by Patricia Urquiola for Agape Design seen on Artedomus Instagram account The Iconic Pendant Light from Kira and Kira Butterfly Chair from Muumuu Design Royal Oak Floors - Floorboards -  Col French Grey Elle Cube Marble Coffee Table from Globe West Muuto Soft Grid Cushions -...

Furniture, General, Interior Design, Latest News /

Petite Retreat Stylish Outdoor Furniture Perfectly Suited To Smaller Spaces As the weather starts to warm up thinking about our outdoor spaces moves to the top of the list, finding the perfect piece of outdoor furniture for those smaller spaces have never been so easy with Petite Retreat. Last week I visited their Mosman store and asked Bev to tell us about what she offers. Tell us about Petite Retreat Outdoor Living and how it came about?  Petite Retreat sells a range of stylish outdoor furniture and accessories perfectly suited to smaller spaces. The idea formed during my own search for stylish but compact...

Bathroom Ideas, General, Interior Design, Latest News, Sydney /

Renovation Costs for Q4 FY15 Revealed - ServiceSeeking.com.au Australia is a nation of home lovers. We love the beach and we love our family and creating a space for us to relax in is a high priority. The idea of beautiful kitchen designs and bathroom renovations to create the perfect space are dreams of many. There is no real surprise that renovation costs have increased around the country and as a compulsive renovator myself I've definitely seen the price rises. So to find the best price we must get several quotes for each job, but this is time-consuming and life is so busy. So...

Amara Awards, Australian, General, Interior Design, Latest News /

We've Been Nominated! Amara Interior Blog Awards - Best Australian Interior Blog - Vote for Us! Several weeks ago I received an email telling me I had been nominated in the Amara Interior Blog Awards in the Best Australian Interior Blog category! Amara the luxury retailer in the UK is working to celebrate the work of interior bloggers as an integral part of the interior design community and hosting the awards at the lavish Rosewood Hotel in London on Wednesday 28th October 2015. It's very exciting that The Design Library has been recognised amongst some of the fantastic Australian interior blogs I read daily....

#interiorsmagazines, General, Interior Design, Interior Design Magazines, Latest News, Popular Posts - Start Here, Within The Pages /

The DL Edit - Interior Design Magazines:  Inside Out Magazine August 2015 A great collection of chairs, dark tiles, handles with a difference, cushions, rugs, clocks, outdoor furniture and an interesting shower heads. Our DL Edit of our 7 favourite products from WithIn The Pages of this months Inside Out magazine, click-through and check them out. Lucy Metal Plated Dining Chair by Gaurav Nanda by Own World Lucy Metal Plated Dining Chair in gold by Gaurav Nanda by Own World Montone Tile in Nero by Perini Tiles Kaabu handle from Pierre And Charlotte Palette Peach Cushion from Bonnie And Neil    Beni Ouarain Rug from Kulchi   Leff Then wall clock in...

General, Interior Design, Latest News, Renovation, Renovation Tips /

Polished Concrete Floors – What You Need To Consider - My Floor Answers The Questions I'm a bit of a renovation TV junkie (no surprise) and with shows like The Block and House Rules in recent times adding concrete floors, I've been thinking how would I go about this? What do I need to consider? The Block Glasshouse - Shannon + Simons Living Room with polished concrete floors  House Rules - Steve and Tiana's Kitchen with polished concrete floors So after My Floor recently wrote on one of my blogs posts I thought they would be the best people to ask, so I did. When...

General, Interior Design, Interior Design Magazines, Latest News, Within The Pages /

The DL Edit - Interior Design Magazines:  Belle Magazine August / September 2015 One of my favourite interior design magazines for classic style and elegance. Always lots of luxe living. Have a look though my list of 10 favourite finds WithIn The Pages of this months Belle magazine and then items found on the websites I went to look through. Have a look at them all to see design at its best and check out the websites linked to see what else they offer.[/tps_header] Belle Magazine August - September 2015 King Living William Sofa a great looking sofa with casual comfort and classic style Sub Zero Wolf -...

#designfabulous, Instavideos, Interior Design, Latest News, Popular Posts - Start Here, Renovation /

Design Library AU - Instagram In Quick Review June & July At Design Library AU we are always over at Instagram and we post different inspirations over there. Have a look at what we have been doing for June and July in Interior Design, Homewares, Art, Living Rooms, Interior Design Magazines, Stairs, Furniture, Lighting, Fireplaces, Closets and more! Then come and join us! The Design Library AU - Instagram in Review - June and July 2015 from Design Library AU on Vimeo. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM - DESIGN LIBRARY AU Let us know what you think in the comments below. ...

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Emma Hayes is a New Zealand based designer. Her collections of wallpapers, cushions, throws and artwork stand out with their strong design watercolour effects.   These pieces have great light and shade as the colour fades and their strong yet whimsical feel plays out in their textural look within each design. After seeing Emma's work in several places I wanted to know a little but more,  so we asked her a few quick questions, read on to see her answers below.   River and Tidal Wallpaper   Who is Emma Hayes Studio? EH - We are a New Zealand based design practice that primarily works across a range of textile projects....

Black Book Diaries, Interior Design, Latest News, Renovation /

Interior Design: Black Book Listings - Homewares, Tiles, Architects & Furniture With the school holidays still on and the kids at home everything moves slowly. In Sydney its very cold so we spend most of our time indoors. Its gives me lots of time to read interiors magazines and find great new products to add to the directory. So this week our listings again come from Interior Designers Little Black Books. They can be small or large businesses all offering their own unique spin on the world of interior design, architecture, home improvements and renovation. You must click-through the links to check out the great...

General, Interior Design, Interior Design Magazines, Latest News, Within The Pages /

Interior Design Magazines: Within The Pages of  Vogue living July / August July 2015 Right from the beginning this magazine jumps off the shelf. The rich green interiors of designer Agnes Emery's Marrakech home on the cover draws you in and there are many more to excite and inspire. The round-up of Milan 2015 is plenty and the many finds within are intriguing. I have to say my favourite was the interior fit out on page 140 showing fine design and respect for the history of the home, I found lots of ideas for a future project I have. Grab a copy...

Black Book Diaries, Interior Design, Latest News, Renovation /

Interior Design: Black Book Listings - Furniture, Homewares, Accessories and Wallpaper For the last 2 weeks at The Library I have had children on school holidays. My kids are at an age where they can entertain themselves but still want you to be around so we have been hanging out around the house and going on several trips. These trips general end up  with eating and the occasional visit to homewares and interiors stores. Yesterday we visited the Blue Mountains, with a trip to  the beautiful Hydro Majestic Hotel and coffee at Leura. It's such a great place for boutique interiors...

General, Interior Design, Interior Design Magazines, Latest News, Popular Posts - Start Here, Within The Pages /

Interior Design Magazines: Within The Pages of Inside Out July 2015 A great collection of something different, a stylists room collection, concrete wallpaper, scatter cushions, quilt covers, rugs and a wooden bath! Grab a copy. Have a look though my list of 8 favourite finds WithIn The Pages of this months Inside Out magazine and then items found on the websites I went to look through. Have a look at them all to see design at its best and check out the websites linked to see what else they offer. Inside Out Magazine July 2015 Nathan Jac Winter Wonderland Living Room Pack - A full room selection of furniture...

KD Feature, Kitchen Design 101, Kitchen Designs, Latest News, Popular Posts, Renovation, Start Here /

Kitchen Designs: Part 2 Cost Of Kitchen Benchtops The cost of kitchen benchtops can be a deciding factor to achieving your dream kitchen. With many options to choose from knowing what they cost may help you to make a decision. With cost in mind, you can then look at your selection and compare it together with maintenance and durability. COST The cost will be determined on exactly what your requirements are but a rough guide would be - Undoubtedly, the most cost-effective benchtop material is Laminate. Polished concrete is also cheap in terms of the raw materials. However, more complex designs may require specialized...

Black Book Diaries, Interior Design, Latest News, Renovation /

Interior Design: Black Book Listings - Home wares, artwork, wallpaper, prefab homes and interior designers and bloggers This week at the library I am still having issues with email! Who would have thought changing over computers could take so long. I'm almost there and now school holidays are upon my household what fun we shall have. The kids and I love to just hang out and go out for lunch so I hope its relaxing. On the directory this week we added home wares, artwork, wallpaper, prefab homes and interior designers and bloggers and more. Again our listings come from Interior Designers Black...

KD Feature, Kitchen Design 101, Kitchen Designs, Latest News, Popular Posts, Renovation, Start Here /

Kitchen Designs: Part 1 Kitchen Benchtops You might also like Part 2 on Kitchen Benchtops Costs HERE Kitchen design is one of the most important elements of designing a home. The kitchen has become the social hub of the home and the space in which families spend the majority of their time. Within this space, kitchen benchtops are undoubtedly the most important element. They are the most visually dominant feature of a kitchen and influential to the style of adjacent areas (such as living and dining spaces). The right benchtop will make or break your overall design. The main options for kitchen benchtop materials are: Natural...

General, Interior Design, Interior Design Magazines, Latest News, Within The Pages /

Interior Design Magazines: Within The Pages of Real Living July 2015 I loved this months magazine. It was full of colourful wallpapers, cushions and great pieces of furniture. So many strong colours and as Real Living says a Winter Wonderland. You must grab a copy. Have a look though my list of my 13 favourite products from WithIn The Pages of this months Real Living magazine and then items that I found on the websites. Click-through them all to see design at its best and check out the websites linked to see what else they offer. Real Living Magazine July 2015 The bold and cheeky impact and #designfabulous...

Black Book Diaries, Interior Design, Latest News, Renovation /

Interior Design: Black Book Listings - Home wares, Designers, Children's Interiors What a week its been here at The Design Library AU with a new computer system in our office we have had high expectations with very fast systems and amazingly crisp images! Well it didn't happen still we are moving old content over to the new computer and having to go backward and forward between, but we will get there. On the directory this week we added home wares, blankets, throws, garden designers, interior designers, furniture specialist, children's interiors suppliers and rugs. Again our listings come from Interior Designers Black Books. They...

General, Latest News, Popular Posts, Renovation /

Home Renovation Ideas – Where To Start? You have a fabulous new renovation to begin, your excited with the prospect of creating a new space, but where do you start? Renovating can be fun, but don’t be surprised if you find it very testing at times. Even with the best planning you can come unstuck; there will be “stuff” that just comes up that you will have to deal with. People will let you down and time frames will be pushed out. Budgets will be blown if you deviate from the original plan or find an item that you must absolutely have. Relationships can...

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