General, Interior Design, Latest News, Lighting, Popular Posts, Renovation, Renovation Tips /

By Vicki Brereton - Decor Interior Style 5 Easy and Effective Projects To Increase Your Home’s Value Home renovation “reality” shows like The Block reveal just how much money can be made from a full-on property renovation. As a home renovator, you know that a well-thought-out overhaul of your property can have a massive impact on its value. But of course a big renovation project comes with big costs. Even less ambitious projects – like renovating your kitchen or bathroom – can cost anywhere from $10,000 up to $30,000. However there are a few simple and inexpensive changes you can make now to your...

Interior Design, Kitchen Designs, Latest News, Renovation, Start Here, Weekend Dreaming /

Kitchen Designs: Standout White Modern Kitchen Inspirations Nothing says modern and clean like a sleek white kitchen. Look through our selection of kitchen design inspiration. #designfabulous standout white modern kitchen inspirations Cut Paw Paw, Seddon - Andrew Maynard Architects. Images via Archilovers  The Envelope House by William Tozer Architects. Image via Architects Today Igloo House, Gdynia, 2013. Image via Archilovers Cottesloe - Barwon Head Residence by Altereco Design Image via Altereco Design Commercial fit out of Evans & Partners by Bates Smart Image via Bates Smart Courtyard House in Melbourne by Carr Design Group Image via Carr Design Group House by the sea by Architect Eduardo Villa Image via Villa and Villa Bellevue Hill house #pantry by Decus...

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

Interior Design: Black Book Listings - Children's Interiors, Artwork, Landscaping, Homewares & Bedding Have a look through this weeks quality interior design online websites we've added to our directory. We've added online artwork websites, children's interiors sites, stone, designer homes, timber flooring, landscaping businesses, bedding, decorative surfaces and great design stuff e-commerce sites. Again our listings come from Interior Designers 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 businesses and what they offer. This week we added...

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

Interior Design: Black Book Listings By The Design Library AU In search of all the quality interior design online websites we have added new listings to our directory and there are many, check out our latest finds. Our listings come from Interior Designers 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. Have a look and click-through the links to check out the great businesses and what they offer. This week we added - Sparkk Shop designs and digitally prints drapery and upholstery fabrics and wallcoverings for residential...

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By Ricky Hee Fencemakers Increase the Resale Value of Your Home with Curb Appeal To put it simply, curb appeal is that “wow” factor your home gets from the street looking in. The outside appearance of your home and yard can do a lot for the overall impression. It can add a significant amount of potential value to offers coming your way. And it definitely will help you get more attention from prospective buyers. It’s Proven: Curb Appeal Matters to Buyers Home research firm Zillow conducted a survey in 2014 asking people what the biggest home improvement items should be for sellers. Can you...

Bathroom Design, Bathroom Ideas, Interior Design, Latest News, Renovation /

Bathroom Ideas: 12 Amazing Bath Tubs to Relax In. As the weather starts to get cold in Sydney and the rain and hail seem to happen everyday I'm dreaming on the bath that one day will go into my ensuite! When I designed my current bathroom I made the decision that we wouldn't have a bath as it takes up too much space and I would eventually put one in the master bathroom. That was three years ago and the next level on my house hasn't happened but I keep dreaming of the bath I will put in, how I want it...

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Nobody said that renovation was easy and the pressures that are placed on a homeowner can be immense when renovating. BUT it's with a heavy heart that I watched The Block last night and watched Tim and Anastasia deal with their budgeting issues. In the real world you would never move forward with any costs that you knew you could never pay (and even if you couldn't you would have the option of going to the bank to borrow more and if that wasn't possible you might ask a friend or family member to help out) You would also be able...

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Friday Finds - Dreaming About Renovation Ideas With my future renovation on my mind surfing the internet and flicking though magazines is what I seem to do a lot as I'm doing my planning. Everywhere I go I find different ideas, it can be in a waiting room, at the library and in the many magazines that get delivered to my house each month, there is lots of information all around. Below are my Friday Finds that look my fancy this week - The Albed Vista Girevole shelving system- a great way to display and store books. It can also double as a room...

KD Feature, Kitchen Designs, Latest News, Renovation, Start Here /

Kitchen Storage Solutions - 13 Clever Kitchen Design Ideas With a busy life and a busy family, my kitchen can be a mess. I try to keep it clean but it's a never-ending task, frankly, I don't like to do it! Who does? I remember when I was a young girl and my brothers had to do all the washing up and they complained that I never had to do anything. As the youngest, I thought this was good and never really understood when my mother would say to them - "don't worry, Liane will get her turn". Well, I've got my...

Compulsive Renovator, Interior Design, Latest News, Renovation /

50 Shades of Grey - The Many Shades of Grey used in Interior Design Moody greys, dirty charcoals, shiny silvers and soft grey whites. Grey it never dates and really its the new black. From light grey to dark grey to charcoal I can always find a shade that I love. But it got me thinking about the psychology of the colour grey and this is what I found - Kate Smith on Sensational Color says - Gray is the color of intellect, knowledge, and wisdom. It is perceived as long-lasting, classic, and often as sleek or refined. It is a color that is dignified,...

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TIMBER FLOORING  - What To Consider With Your Subfloors Whether industrial, minimalist, modern or traditional, timber floors compliment virtually any interior. Not only are timber floors versatile and timeless, they are a strong selling point to any home. However, when deciding on timber flooring for your home, there are many factors to consider: 1. SUBFLOOR Your building subfloor will determine the timber options you can choose from. Traditional hardwood floors must be laid over hardwood joists. In contrast, floating floors can be laid over existing floors, including wood, concrete, tiles, particle-board, plywood and cork. 2. SUB FLOOR VENTILATION Sub-floor ventilation should also be addressed prior to...

#DesignerColourPalette, Compulsive Renovator, Interior Design, Latest News, Renovation /

Renovation - #DesignerColourPalette Natural Comfort Hues With so many interior design images passing my desk and the unrenovated Sydney house that I live in calling me, I am drawn to collect colour palettes for my next renovation. I have a real thing for black and white but natural hues still have a strong place in my mind. I find timber with its organic feel and lines is a product and finish that never dates and lets face it I don't have the money or the time to continuously change my interiors. The only negative I find with timber is "brown," it's just not my...

#31DaysofDesignFabulous, Interior Design, Latest News, Renovation /

#31DaysofDesignFabulous - Day 16: Wallpaper - Minakani Lab Throughout the year I come across websites that tickle my fancy, ok, I fall in love with them. Then for one reason or another the content doesn’t find its way on to my website so over the Christmas and New Year break when I’m going to take time off, spend a bit of time with my family and plan out the direction of The Design Library AU for 2015 have a look through #31DaysofDesignFabulous. Come back when you have time and look through all 31 days. See you back in the New Year (...

#31DaysofDesignFabulous, Design Classic, Furniture, General, Interior Design, Latest News, Renovation /

#31DaysofDesignFabulous - Day 15: Philippe Starck Throughout the year I come across websites that tickle my fancy, ok, I fall in love with them. Then for one reason or another the content doesn’t find its way on to my website so over the Christmas and New Year break when I’m going to take time off, spend a bit of time with my family and plan out the direction of The Design Library AU for 2015 I’ve created 31 Days of Design Fabulous – #31DaysofDesignFabulous. Come back when you have time and look through all 31 days. See you back in the New...

General, Interior Design, Kitchen Designs, Latest News, Popular Posts - Start Here, Renovation, Start Here /

White Kitchen Designs: 13 Inspirations to consider. My obsession with white kitchen designs keeps going. Sometimes it moves over to light soft greys with a touch of black, but really it is just white! Let me know what you like in the comments below. White kitchen designs: 13 inspirations to consider. White the element of simplicity. Norm Architects pastel kitchen Image via   Light grey cupboards with stone top and industrial lighting Image via   Stone feature island by Australian Darren James Interiors KBDi Designer of the Year 2014 Image via   White kitchen, timber floors and black framed window Image via   Sleek white kitchen, gloss cupboards Image via   White kitchen with copper feature inside...

Interior Design, Kitchen Designs, Renovation /

White Kitchen Designs: 17 Inspirations A white kitchen is classic, bright, clean and never dates! It's a great setting to feature contemporary, modern or traditional designs. The use of white will make the kitchen look bigger and showcase other elements such as ovens, cooktops, designer rangehoods and feature pendant lighting. The white neutral setting makes timber floors stand out and colour elements pop. With the latest trend of brass and copper making a comeback the addition of these as handles, kettles or toasters add to the style of the kitchen. 17 White Kitchen Designs Have a look through this collection of 17 white kitchen designs...

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How To Select The Right Pendant Lights To Complete Your Space Pendant lights always make a statement. Read the top 4 tips to hanging a pendant light and look through the 12 pendant light inspirations below. The addition of a pendant lights, whether as a feature or as task-specific lighting, can easily change a dull room into a dramatic interior. With a wide range of colours and styles to choose from, pendant lights not only provide illumination but can also form dramatic sculptural artworks within a space. But how do you select the right pendant lights for your space? We have compiled a list...

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