There’s a new addition to the furniture retail market and it’s one that has already laid claim to its very own niche in the market. Meet Couchelo. With the business revolving around a user-friendly app, rather than a website; its focus on making existing products more accessible to the consumer, rather than producing more and more; and developed …
There’s no arguing that Australia is blessed with one of the best climates in the world. Even in winter, midday temperatures are sufficiently pleasant in most areas that you can enjoy the odd barbecue outdoors with family and friends. That’s why we refuse to let go of the traditional Sunday brunch, even when winter is …
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Country Road‘s homewares range is a great example of an established Australian brand reinventing itself, innovating and modernising whilst maintaining it’s raison d’être: Natural simplicity with a relaxed, spontaneous style. The homewares range is simple, functional and beautifully designed, catering for kids and adults alike. The products emulate the Country Road clothes we all know as practical …
Here it is, once again. Tiptoeing into our homes almost unnoticed, fogging window panes, dimming our bright summer days and forcing us all to curl up around a good book and a warm cup of cocoa. And isn’t that precious? How could we appreciate the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter? Winter is …
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Six classic designer chairs that have kept their cutting-edge cool! Throughout the twentieth century, the form and functionality of the chair has been reworked and redefined by some of the world’s foremost designers. Many of these creations have been forgotten and many have gone out of style, but some have proved themselves timeless classics that …
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Brighten Your New Kitchen Design with Colour An expert kitchen manufacturer will know all the tricks to make the most of your kitchen renovation in floor space, flow and cabinetry efficiency, but when it comes to colour, you get to take control. The job of making your new kitchen pop with colour is awash with …
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There’s nothing like a bit of colour to make you happy, and that’s exactly what Bonnie and Neil is all about. Melbourne-based duo Bonnie Ashley and Neil Downie founded their independent textile design studio in 2010, with their backgrounds in floristry, art, textiles, furniture and set design flowing through to their incredibly lively cushions, bed linen, napery, timber …
An outdoor cinema, teepees and pink cupcakes – what more could a three year old want for her birthday party? I just love the bright, big curtains framing the TV, the child-level tables decorated with craft paper and bunches of garden flowers in recycled tins and the Indian headdresses for each invitee. Take a look …
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There’s nothing like a bit of gold and glitter to make an area party ready! Here are some ‘blinging’, shimmering, glittering ways to create a gold-inspired New Year’s Eve party setting! Now to hunt down some edible glitter…! Photos: from here!
I was flicking through the latest Country Style magazine the other day (thanks mum for subscribing!) and in the back section where there’s often advertisements for comfort bras, wigs and furniture polish was the most beautiful little picture of dreamy upholstered furniture. So straight to the laptop I went to do some investigating and it …
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I was very lucky to receive a little package in the letterbox the other day – a beautiful, glossy book all about interiors and ‘enjoying the journey’. Although finding the time to sit down and indulge in a read is often hard to find, there’s nothing like the feel of a real book in these days …
New book: Inspiring Through Creative Design by Bronnie Masefau Read More »
Grand Designs Live, inspired by the ever popular British reality renovation show, Grand Designs, is coming to Australia! And getinmyhome is excited to have a 2 for 1 ticket offer for the first 100 getinmyhomers, meaning you can secure a double pass for $29.50 instead of $59! Simply enter code word GDLBLOG10 in the ‘Special …
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It’s always exciting to have a passionate, talented, creative business evolving in your region. UK ex-pat and ex-publisher Allison Jones runs Lark, which is a hub of colour, texture, craft and fun. After becoming a mecca in Daylesford for ‘Larkers’ over the past four years, the store is now on the road! First stop: a six …
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Peek inside the home of Lisa and Mark Poulier, the married couple behind Melbourne graphic design studio, Poulier & Poulier. Their balance of crisp whites and stormy dark tones set a dramatic, romantic and classic theme in their family home for five (plus, of course, Rupert the pug)! Thanks to Home Life for these gorgeous …
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One of the best things to do for interior inspiration is to go look at show homes. They often have the highest-end additions included and luxe finishes which can help you look at design with fresh inspiration. Looking around these houses can also help you work out what you don’t like. But most of all, …
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Bedtime can’t come soon enough with Castle and Things’ bed-linen. Bright colours, fun patterns and fluro pops put the funk back in the land of nod. Founded in 2008 by Aussie, Rachel Castle, the brand continues to create accessible art and beautiful bed-linen. Take a look at the latest range and check out more products at …
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How gorgeous and fresh are Trixie and Johnno’s painted wooden tiles used in their bedroom for The Block Australia? The organic blue patterns tie in beautifully with the tassels of the cushion and the tones in the painting. Dreamy! Meanwhile, Kim and Matt’s bedroom was one of the most horrible things I’ve ever seen…!! Which one is …
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Add a touch of party to every room and watch the light dance with mirror balls.
Can’t get enough of IKEA? Well move in! It’s no fantasy, the Swedish furniture giant – IKEA – plans to build an entire neighbourhood in London next year. LandProp, part of the Inter IKEA Group has started to clear 26-acres of unused industrial land in Stratford, just south of Olympic Park. The self-contained, prototype community will house shops, cafés …
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Forget the impracticality of all that cleaning, the lack of privacy and the insulation and indulge in the sleek planes of transparent delights of Santambrogio‘s blue-hued glass houses. Carlo Santambrogio and Ennio Arosio collaborated to bring us the range ‘Simplicity’. These two homes are certainly that. And if you’re not convinced, a few benefits: No need …
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Three days ago I was mid-way through emailing an artist whose work I came across on The Design Files, Australia’s emerging equivalent of the ever-enlivening apartmenttherapy – in my books that is. I was writing to ask if I could feature the Melbourne-based company on getinmyhome. While typing away, I realised I wanted to know more about Lumiere Art + Co. …
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