March 2018

How to Remove Wallpaper

By |2019-02-12T16:43:03+10:00March 20th, 2018|Colour Inspiration, Furniture Inspiration, Home Improvements, Home Staging General Interest, Home Staging Tips, Selling Your Home, Styling Furniture|

Wallpaper always seems like a good idea at the time and although it can look amazing, it’s a pain to remove. Here are some tips and pointers for removing that unwanted wallpaper. You will need:  Bucket  Paint tray  Paint roller  Drop sheet for the floor  Gloves  Scraper  Steamer  Stirrer  Water  Wire brush  Chemical remover Steamer Method Ensure that before you start all the electrical points are covered with tape and you have placed your drop sheet on the floor. Press the steamer paddle against the wall for [...]

How to De Clutter Your Kitchen for Sale

By |2019-02-12T16:43:03+10:00March 13th, 2018|DIY, Home Improvements, Home Staging General Interest, Home Staging Tips, Selling Your Home, The Real Estate Life|

The kitchen seems to be the place where everyone stores things that aren’t particularly meant to be in the kitchen. Whether it’s your handbag, paper work or the kids have just dumped their stuff on the kitchen bench, we are all guilty of this. While you’re living there it can be practical but when selling your house, we need to de clutter.   The Fridge It’s time to take off those fridge magnets, remove photos, calendars and the pictures the kids drew at school. Have the fridge bare with nothing personal on it and give the outside a [...]

Where to buy the best linen at an affordable price

By |2019-02-12T16:43:03+10:00March 6th, 2018|Colour Inspiration, Furniture Inspiration, Home Improvements, Home Staging General Interest, Home Staging Tips, Selling Your Home, Styling Furniture|

Everyone loves the feel of good quality linen, but it can be very difficult to find quality linen that won't cost you an arm and a leg. Here are some of the best places to buy the perfect linen for your bed and your budget.   Adairs The quality of Adairs linen is amazing. They are one of our favourite linen suppliers to use on a job and at home. Try to time your purchase with their 40% off members special which happens every couple of months - membership is around $40 for a year and definitely worth [...]

February 2018

Top 10 Kmart picks for your home

By |2019-02-12T16:43:03+10:00February 27th, 2018|Colour Inspiration, Furniture Inspiration, Home Improvements, Home Staging General Interest, Home Staging Tips, Selling Your Home, Styling Furniture|

Styling and redecorating your home can be expensive but it doesn’t have to be. Kmart have a range of homeware options that will suit your home and your budget. Here are our top 10 Kmart picks for your home. This marble side table is perfect for modernising your home, whether it’s in your living room or used as a bedside table. Dress it up with a vase and flowers, photo frame or some greenery for that extra homely touch. Not only is it the perfect pick for your home but all at an affordable price of $29. Add [...]

Styling a Coffee Table

By |2019-02-12T16:43:03+10:00February 20th, 2018|Colour Inspiration, DIY, Home Improvements, Home Staging General Interest, Home Staging Tips, Styling Furniture|

Coffee tables are an important feature in your living room and when it comes to styling it’s ideal that they not only look good but they also have functionality.   Height One of the key things to remember when styling your coffee table is to use different levels of height. With a combination of vases and flowers, accessories, candles and books you can create the perfect look for you coffee table. By using something vertical such as a tall vase, something horizontal like a book and an object to bridge the gap is the perfect way to add [...]

How to Dress a Bedroom with a Throw

By |2019-02-12T16:43:03+10:00February 13th, 2018|Colour Inspiration, DIY, Home Improvements, Home Staging General Interest, Home Staging Tips, Styling Furniture|

Dressing your bedroom with a throw rug is one of the easiest ways you can make your bedroom look fabulous with minimal cost and effort. As simple as it is, there are many ways in which this can be done. The Messier the Better A lot of people think that styling with a throw means that it must be perfectly folded and perfectly placed on the end of the bed however, they look just as amazing casually draped off the corner of the bed.   Neat and Tidy If your someone who prefers the tidier look than this [...]

Homewares She Will Love

By |2019-02-12T16:43:04+10:00February 6th, 2018|Colour Inspiration, DIY, Home Staging General Interest, Home Staging Tips, Styling Furniture|

Unbelievably, Valentines Day is next week. Sadly, I am one of the unlucky few whose husband refuses to acknowledge that the Day exists.....something about not wanting to buy into the commercialised, money making idea! Nevertheless, as stylists, our day job has us looking, touching, buying and using beautiful homewares all day long. So we thought, today would be perfect for us to share with you our top 5 Homewares she will love this Valentines Day!   1. New Linen This is obvious. There is nothing quite like snuggling into fresh linen and boy are there some beautiful sets [...]

January 2018

Interior Design or Property Styling??

By |2019-02-12T16:43:04+10:00January 30th, 2018|Furniture Inspiration, Home Improvements, Home Staging General Interest, Home Staging Tips, Selling Your Home|

A lot of people believe ‘interior designer’ and ‘property stylist’ are similar names for the same profession. Both involve setting up interiors of homes and using beautifying methods, but there are some fundamental differences you should know when you’re thinking about preparing your house for the market. So who should you use and what are the differences between Interior Design and Property Styling? What is Interior Design? Interior design is the art and science of understanding people’s behavioural patterns to create functional spaces for them. Interior designers apply their technical skills to provide an environment that matches a [...]

What is a Deep Clean Anyway?

By |2019-02-12T16:43:04+10:00January 23rd, 2018|DIY, Home Improvements, Home Staging General Interest, Home Staging Tips, Selling Your Home|

As a home owner, you know the importance of a clean house for open homes. One of the first things buyers notice when they walk inside your home are any unappealing odours; the slightest of smells will make them think the house is dirty. So do you know what a deep clean of your home involves? In a nutshell, it means giving every nook and cranny of your home attention. Look, I have two toddlers running around my home and I know it’s not enjoyable or simple task, but if you want to sell your house for maximum dollar, it's [...]

How to Style Your Staircase

By |2019-02-12T16:43:04+10:00January 16th, 2018|DIY, Home Improvements, Home Staging General Interest, Home Staging Tips, Selling Your Home|

If you have stairs in your two-storey house, there is a way to style them with the rest of the home when you’re preparing for a sale. It’s normal to forget the stairs, but you can showcase them as more than just a structural element. Here are some ways to help them define your style and make a statement to potential buyers. Family photos It’s common to have framed family photographs hanging on the walls along your staircase, because after all, they’re your way of reminding everyone of happy moments as you go from floor to [...]

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