Mediterranean Home Décor Straight in the Heart of Melbourne
It has been a long time since I have dedicated an entire post to arranging your home in a particular interior design style. With winter keeping us more at home, I have begun to miss the summer, the beach and the bright colours that come along with them. Luckily, on the other side of the globe the hot season has just began and thanks to fellow bloggers, I can still at least browse through pictures of smiley weather and white, hot sands… While I am wistfully thinking about Mediterranean breeze and lonely cabins on the shore, some people actually manage to recreate the magic of Greece right in their Melbourne homes. Today, I will take you on a walk through the home of Simone and Rhys Haag. The couple shares their “Log Cabin” (how they call the place amongst themselves) with a huge rescue dog -I don’t know about you but it sounds like a fairy-tale come true to me. Situated in Ringwood, the charming dwelling has an unique appeal. For the incredibly short period of three months Simone and Rhys totally revamped the building – turning it from a dark, gloomy, run-down building into a cheerful, sunlight Mediterranean home. From the bare hardwood floors with aesthetically scattered linen and wool rugs to the breezy white and blue complimentary colour scheme, everything screams “It’s summer and I want to have fun!”. What is the Secret of this Mediterranean Home? I know I was wondering how come for the short period of three months the lovely couple has managed to work their magic and create a little piece of heaven amidst the city madness. As it turns out the big secret is in the small details. The furniture is made of white wood, covered in cosy throws and throw pillows that add homey feeling to the space. The straight, clean lines combined with vintage ornaments and details create a lovely scenery. The plant pots popping here and there break up the calming white and blue colour scheme with an unexpected but very welcomed splash of cheerful, warm green. What appeals to me the most is the easy flow of the entire cabin. The rooms simply melt into one and other! Even better, the space is arranged as functionally as possible. The kitchen with its great self-standing oven and modular string system shelving offers plenty of options for any dedicated cook to work his/ her culinary magic. The artwork, the utensils and all the home accessories complement the interior design in a fascinating way. Everything in the building whispers quietly but confidently that it is always sunny in...
Green Bathroom System
Today, I would like to introduce to you a marvellous green bathroom system, created by a South Korean designer – Jang Woo-Seok. It is called Eco Bath system. It consists of a dual water-tank feature which has one primary goal – to recycle the water coming from the washbasin in the bathroom. Not only does the design look very contemporary but it is also incredibly compact. The innovative system can be fitted in the tiniest bathroom space without any problems. It consists of two main parts – one for storing of grey water (which comes from the sink) and one for clean water. What strikes me most is the simplicity of the device. It uses a regular water tank system, with two levers and a LED light on the left side. You can use the Eco Bath just like you would any other water tank, but when the LED shines in green, you can run the left tank and dispose of the grey water, stored in it. Using grey water features has been open for public discussion for several years now. While some countries like the UK have been suffering the hosepipe ban in the summer, more and more home owners have been working on developing their own variations of a DIY grey water systems. With the issue of preserving the world’s water supplies, figuring out how to use every drop to its fullest becomes all the more important. Going back to our green bathroom design at hand, I must admit that the design is not only environmentally-friendly but also very storage-smart. If you take a closer look at the design of the tank, you will notice that it provides a flat surface where you can place you bathroom accessories like shower gel, shampoo and etc. Underneath the feature, you can place other items. If you dislike them just lying on the floor, you can place a storage basket to enhance the décor. As far as cleaning the unit goes, you can rest assured that there is nothing out of the ordinary that you need to know. Besides the regilar bathroom cleaning routine, you wouldn’t have to do anything else, comment domestic cleaners at Docklands who have already had to work around the new Eco Bath system. As far as I am concerned – this design goes straight to my...
Clever Attic Decoration Ideas
Nowadays, the attic is more than just a storage unit where you can pile old boxes, pieces of furniture and anything useless, until one day there is simply not enough room for you to enter it. Today, a house with a nice loft is a real treasure. Why – due to the additional space it provides – an extra bedroom, a man cave, a playroom, a quiet refuge for meditation, a winter garden and etc. So the only question is how to make the most of area. Here are my clever decoration ideas to shed some light onto the problem. Attic Makeover 1: Bedroom With the scarcity of free space and sky-high property prices, it comes as no surprise that most home owners are looking to upgrade the area to an extra bedroom. Whether it is for a teenager, acting out and in a dire need of personal refugee or simply as a guest room for the in-laws or overnight guests, no one will deny that an extra room is a big plus for any home. Usually, the attic is rather small and doesn’t leave you with much of a choice when it comes to interior design. However, you can always figure out ways to add extra storage and revamp the place to make it look cozy and charming despite the limited size. My personal favourite makeover is the romantic rustic theme that tends to go well with any wooden loft. Plus, it allows you to use that old furniture you have been wondering what to do with. Naturally, if the style of your home requires a different approach to the decoration, you can always make a splash with the trendy modern décor. After all, minimalist furnishing certainly has its benefits when you have to work with a small space. Attic Makeover 2: Playroom So, you don’t really need a spare bedroom which is fantastic, by the way. You are free to use the attic in so many other ways. Making a playroom for your little angel could prove to be so much fun. First of all, having a playroom will provide you with hours of entertainment for the cold winter days when going to the playground or even in the backyard isn’t an option. Secondly, such a room will essentially limit the water paint, glue and other substances damages to only one area. What better way to reduce the cleaning chores to a much healthier minimum? Depending on the age of your kid and his/ her interests (after all children show off their character and personal preferences from a very early age), you can decide how to furnish...
Kid’s Bedroom Ideas
OK, I have to admit, I don’t have any kids, nor am I planning to have one any time soon. Still, since I consider myself an interior design expert-to-be, I might just as well offer you some fresh kid’s bedroom ideas! Nowadays, parents are advised to encourage children to develop their own taste and preferences from an early age. However, much can be done to stimulate their senses, thus the importance of having a creatively decorated kid’s bedroom. Some of you might struggle not to cross that fine border between artistic and tacky, between stimulating the senses and overloading them, between fun and plain scary. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mean to scare you into picking up the yellow pages and hiring the first interior decorator you can find. It is more than easy to decorate your child’s bedroom all on your own, and it can be entertaining, too. If your baby girl loves fairy tales about princesses and knights, go for Disney-themed room décor, for instance. Before I get off track with today’s post, and list alternative kid’s bedroom decoration ideas, let me tell you something essential – combining colours is the most important part of the process. Once you get that right, all the rest is (forgive the pun) a child’s play. Essentially, I intend to show you how to incorporate vivacious hues and tones into the colour palette of the room. Neutral Yellow Bedroom So, you are not a big fan of “blue – for boys, pink – for girls” decoration scheme. No problem, neither am I. When it comes to neutral, soothing colours, the first one that pops in mind is yellow. Skip all the psychological nonsense about it having the ability to tense the senses. As far as I am concerned, it is cute, vivid, fun, and has fabulous shades with which you can “play around”. Check out these few ideas: Green and Blue Kid’s Bedroom In case, you or your kid desire a fairy bedroom design, you can go with green and blue. These two colours can be combined to create an interesting, colorful décor. Just take a look at this suggestion, and see, if it is the right fit for you: The Fun Child’s Bedroom: It is a kid’s room! Don’t be afraid to use fairy-tale elements or bold colour combinations to make it work! When it comes to designing the perfect refugee from the harsh reality, the sky is the limit as to what you can come up with! My advice, whatever you do, don’t forget throwing in a fetching rug or a carpet. Not only does it provide a safe, soft...
What Can You Do with a Lonely Sock
Everyone is familiar with the mystery of the lonely sock – no matter how careful you are, there is always one sock, missing it’s mate. Whether it has fallen out behind the wardrobe, or it has joined its ancestors, I really can’t help you find it. I can, however, give you a few suggestions on what you can do with a lonely socks, you will never again be able to put on: 1. Use it as a cleaning cloth – A lonely sock, in perfect condition, yet oh-so-companionless, is a sad, sad sight. One that torments the dreams of every housewife. To protect yourself from the haunted dreams, you can always do what your granny used to when she had to deal with the lonesome sock. Just wash it, put it on like a glove and use it to clean… or don’t put it on your arm, if you have a mild podophobia (fear of feet). 2. Make a sock doll – Another way of dealing with a solitary sock is to grab a needle, some thread, wool, as many colourful beads as you would like, and use your imagination. Do you remember how much fun you had when your nana made you one? Why not do the same with your kids – sometimes the simplest of toys are the ones that help us (and consequently the kids) to develop a powerful, creative imagination. 3. Warm up your cold feet – This tip is applicable, only if you have a perfectly good sock (no holes in it!). Fill it up with sea salt or rice and tie the loose end – just to make sure you wouldn’t have to sweep or even vacuum clean the floor later. Place it in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. Afterwards, you can enjoy the radiating heath for more than an hour. The remedy for cold feet works pretty well for sinusitis, too. 4. Make an aroma sachet – You can make your own aroma sachet from and old sock. It will not only deodorize your clothes, but if you fill it with lavender heads and other herbs, it will keep the moths away from. For some reason moths are repelled by the smell of lavender and won’t come anywhere near your drawers of wardrobe, if you strategically place some sachets in...
Give Your Home a Makeover According to Your Personality
Everything we do or say reflects our personality, our social status, our life choices… Over the years our living space has also undergone a transition from being a place we try to keep clean and tidy to a reflection of our souls. When inviting guests to your home, you are giving them an “in” to your inner world, and it would be a mistake to underestimate the impression that your home, and specifically how you have decorated it, will make on them. If you want your home to mirror the best parts of your personality, give your home a makeover according to your personality. It may sound so easy, and for some of you it actually is. For those, who still struggle, mixing various styles without much of a success, I have wonderful news… It is not that hard to give your home the makeover it deserves, all you need to do is decide to which of the listed bellow types of girls you belong, and get down to work: The Glamorous Diva A dazzling girl who never goes unnoticed. She is always dressed to the latest fashion, and never has a bad hair day (Ok, the last one was a joke). No matter if she has $10 or $10, 000 budget, her clothes and accessories are ever so trendy and fabulous. She is not the one to shy away from bright, screaming colours, and whatever she wears she likes to emphasize on with bold, shimmering details. Glamorous Diva Home Makeover If you feel like a glamorous diva, you should treat your home as if it were your closet. Use textiles and drapes to add splashes of bold colours to the room. Go for unusual furnishing that appeals to you. Since you love accessories, don’t be afraid to add as many as you like. Incorporate focal-point design and natural, ambient lighting in your interior design. When it comes to showcasing your edgy, yet so fabulous character, nothing will serve you better than wall art. If you have painted the room in bright colours, choose black and white photography to incorporate contrast, and add mystery to the space. The Artist Fashionable, always cheerful, the artsy girl loves nature, appreciates culture and is always on the lookout for unique beauty. She is creative, and likes to experiment with her clothing and accessories to create a one-of-a-kind style that reflects her mood and charms everyone around her. Artistic Home Makeover If you have the talent to paint or draw, don’t go for expensive pieces of art, instead you can display your work on the walls of your home. Otherwise, you can make...
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