Do you know why it’s so important to have a handle on the colour trends? Because knowing where the trends have been and where they are going is the only way to ultimately see what looks good through it all. That is, to know what is actually TIMELESS. For starters, here are two essential tips for decorating with black walls. Stay tuned this fall. You can count on me to bring you my perspective on all the Colour of the Year (COTY) announcements! Behr COTY for 2024 Cracked Pepper via BHG The black paint trend Behr is usually first with…
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Looking to add a second storey to your Sydney home? Where you place the stairs for your new addition is almost certainly more critical than you think. We look at why, explaining the important aspects to consider to help you make the most from adding a new floor to your home. Planning a major renovation to expand your home is exciting, but the array of choices can be a little overwhelming. It’s easy to get lost in the details and, depending on the advice you get from the professionals you engage, you can overlook some of the fundamentals. One of…
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Now that you’ve been following me and you’re seeing neutral undertones EVERYWHERE, chances are high you can now see why certain combinations in your home don’t look right. Don’t worry! There are fixes for everything! I’m here for you. Help! My bathroom has 3 different undertones! I got this note from a follower along with good photos of her bathroom (BTW if you want your room or exterior to be considered for my Colour Rescue Series, be sure to send in good photos!) Maria, I have three conflicting undertones in my bathroom help! What if you can’t renovate yet? Don’t…
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Your roof is your home’s first line of defense against the elements, so a poorly installed roof can leave your property and family vulnerable. If you’ve just purchased a home or have had a new roof installed recently, check to ensure that your roof has been installed safely and correctly. By determining this sooner rather than later, you can get the necessary repairs before storm season hits. Why Identifying a Properly Installed Roof Is Crucial The quality of your roof’s installation directly impacts many aspects of your home. As a homeowner, you want to ensure the safety and longevity of…
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The fall lawn care should include regular mowing, timely watering, tracking, fertilization, aeration, overseeding, and adequate pest control. You must make a schedule and stick to it to ensure your grass gets everything it needs to survive the winter and grow strong and healthy in the spring. Do you think all your lawn care troubles are over as soon as the summer ends? If so, you are very wrong. The work you do during the fall will determine how beautiful your lawn will be next spring. So, you’d better roll up your sleeves and get down to business. As always…
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Obumex, the Belgian studio known for handcrafted luxury kitchens as well as complete interiors and renovations has opened its first showroom in Paris. Located at 23 Rue de Lille in the 7th Arrondissement, the showroom joins the company’s other outlets located in Belgium: The head office and showroom in Staden and showrooms in Knokke and Ghent. Obumex also has representatives in New York, Toronto and Vancouver. The Paris showroom’s kitchen display is a gorgeously sublime study in textures in stone, wood and fabric. Like a perfectly executed bowl of café au lait, it invites contemplation and serenity instead of frantic…