We just came back from a few days in Melbourne, having stayed in a small one-bedroom apartment in the heart of the CBD. The Airbnb was great, but it could have been THAT much better with just a few simple tweaks here and there. With this in mind and our design juices flowing, we thought it would be a great idea to write up some tips and tricks into how to style a small bedroom (and make it feel larger than it is). Lighting Instead of going for your typical bedside lamp, opt f

Have champagne taste on a beer budget when it comes to interior design? Luckily we're in an age where great product is easily accessible and retailers are now realising how important it is for every day people to have access to gorgeous in-trend products at affordable prices. As far as we're concerned, there's a place for every brand and that furniture or homewares from budget retailers are not be scoffed at! Below are a few of the stand-outs (in our opinion), as well as a fe

What is the first thing you think of when re-designing a space? Perhaps you might naturally go straight to colour then look to accessories and furniture? All of these things are super important, however without texture these items won't make a space complete. Keep reading to find out how to apply texture successfully to really take your home to the next level... Lighting Lighting is an important factor to consider when it comes to adding texture to the home, as ambient light

Sick of seeing your keys, mail and kids' school gear laying around in the entry? Well, we've had a few enquiries lately about stylish solutions to combat the entry/hallway "dumping ground" so this blog post is for you! Combating Shoes & Bags Pile Ups Shoes and bags (and any bulkier items) are definitely an eyesore when it comes to the entry and unfortunately, these things are so easy to pile up after a long day at work/school. If you're starting from scratch in a new build, w

A few years ago I bought my first property (yay!). Let’s be frank — this cute townhouse is not my dream home, but in order to buy somewhat close(ish) to the city meant having to make a few tiny itty-bitty compromises, which for me was size. It’s been a fun challenge working with the 130m2 I've got, so I thought I’d share some of the easy steps used to help maximise the interior of my humble home. Keep Things Cohesive Try keeping things light and bright to encourage the feelin

Five top interior design trends to embrace this year.

Simple styling for maximum results. Check out this easy how-to on successfully styling your property for sale.