Category Archives: decorating

7 Current design trends that will date your kitchen the most

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What does the typical 2016 kitchen look like? Which trends will date and which will stand the test of time? We consulted the experts to ensure your next kitchen is as stylish and timeless as it can be…

Brick Splashbacks – Splashbacks can completely transform a tired-looking kitchen, creating a focal point within your layout. Flip through any glossy magazine and you’ll see that the brick pattern has been hugely popular of late. Yet whatever goes up one season must inevitably come down the next. As Melbourne-based interior stylist and founder of Homeroom Studio Romy Dankner says, “I love a good trend, but when something reaches a certain level of popularity, I tend to run in the opposite direction! My advice would be to keep clear of the dark grout-white tile combination and stick to tone on tone.”

Nordic Light – Typically, Scandinavian design favours pale and delicate colours, including natural and light-finish woods for the kitchen. This minimalist and clean look will be popular for some time, but too much of it can appear bland and monotonous. “Polytec offer some amazing colour options that contrast beautifully with these light tones, allowing their natural beauty to come through,” suggests Dankner.

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Six small space solutions

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1.Your furniture can multi-task for you

When you’re living in a small space, there’s bound to be limited room for furniture. Luckily, these days, there are plenty of cleverly designed furnitures that serve multiple purposes. Such as a coffee table that’s also a secret place to stash all your stuff, or a bed that converts to a full-sized sofa when folded up.

2. It’s okay to have a bed on the floor

If you don’t have a base frame for your bed, but you don’t have a lot of money to spend for a new one, save yourself a dreaded trip to IKEA by going without. The good news is, this look is actually on trend, you just have to make sure to get it right.

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How to decorate a small space

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Space is becoming more and more of an issue, and unless you’re the proud owner of a penthouse or are really into the cluttered look, it’s time to get smart about how to decorate smaller areas.

No window?  No problem.  If you have a room without a window and don’t want it to look like a dark box or a storage cave, Buckins says lighting is your new best friend.

“Keep it light and bright, go monochromatic with your palette and incorporate lots of lighting to create mood and interest,” she said.

“If you can’t see the outdoors, it helps to bring it in.

“For instance I’ve seen a lot of hanging plant holders on the market right now that hang from a ceiling in a nice formation, which look beautiful and don’t take up valuable floor space.”

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