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Styling tips for creating a beautiful bedroom

Tip 1

As yourself how you want to feel within the space, and select colours accordingly. Colour is an emotive language, and will help dictate the mood of a space. If you want your bedroom to be a place of inspiration, select colours that are uplifting and invigorating to you. Yellow, for instance, has been proven to be a mood-lifter. If, like me, you prefer the bedroom to be a space of calm and quiet, turn the colour volume down and opt for a softer palette as opposed to bold. If you are influenced by trends, some of Pantone colors this season could be good options, with lilac being a popular choice.

Tip 2

Beautiful bedrooms often have layered beds. They can be layered in varied shades of the one colour using texture as the point of difference, or alternatively layered in colours and patterns for visual punch. I prefer a mixed bed that is curated by its owner with a mix of multiple brands as it adds a hit of personality to the room. My own bed, although harmoniously linked by colour, has five brands on it at last count. This mix has allowed the bed to shine and be the art in the room. Be brave enough to try your own combinations and be blown away with the variations you can achieve.

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The $100 Bathroom Makeover

1.Hang a new shower curtain and liner

There are lots of pretty, affordable shower curtains out there. If you decide on a curtain with a design, treat it like a wall tapestry, and play with colors from the design in the rest of your bathroom decor. Consider buying a new one and washing the liner you have: Even plastic liners can be washed in cold water in the washing machine, along with some towels. (The towels help scrub mold and mildew from the liner.)

To create even more drama, hang an extra-tall shower curtain; use a tension curtain rod to avoid adding holes to the walls.  Elongated shower curtains will make the room look taller, not to mention hide any less-than-fashionable tiling you’ve got in the shower.

Total estimated cost: $10 to $20

2. Swap a standard showerhead for a raincan

A raincan showerhead is the ultimate quick fix when it comes to adding a little luxury to a ho-hum shower. It can transform your everyday lather into a lavish experience, which is why you’ll almost always find them at spas and in luxury hotel rooms. Find an affordable one on sites like Amazon, install it yourself, and make sure to take it with you once you move out. (Read: Don’t toss the one you’re replacing, or be prepared to give up a chunk of your security deposit.)

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Kitchen trends for 2016

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Designers report the trend in 2016 is moving away from glass splashbacks, aluminum kicks and island benches with waterfall sides. Stainless steel appliances, sinks, tapware and handles are only going to date your kitchen.

Will an updated kitchen add value to your home?  Contact the appraisers at www.scappraisals.com for your value questions.

Dark sinks and tapware are replacing stainless steel says Taylor. Introduce black tapware in a monochrome setting to instantly update your kitchen. Franke does a black sink made out of Tectonite​, which can endure high temperatures and repels liquids and dirt from its surface. Black or white ovens are also in.

Porcelain countertops will be popular in 2016 predicts Taylor. Otherwise known as sintered compact surfaces, porcelain countertops are made of a high-density ceramic that is extremely hard and resistant to scratches, stains and high temperatures. Slabs are very thin and can be installed over an existing benchtop. They come in a wide variety of colours too.

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