Inspire My Interior

Monday, February 16, 2015

Its started... the Block Triple threat

Well I must say that I am a bit over the dramas of the TV show The Block, however I do still like to see what ideas the contestants come up with so I've concluded that I will watch the Sunday night room reveals so I see the final rooms but don't have to put up with the endless dramas of the weekly show.

Bit harsh? maybe... but necessary!

So last nights first reveals was the bedrooms.

There are three new contestants that all delivered a bedroom, and then there are three previous contestants all vying for the last place on this seasons series.

I must say that the three previous contestants certainly didn't disappoint! I have no doubt they pulled out all the stops to try to win and get a place on the show as they really all did beautiful finishes and designs. So hard to pick a winner out of them !

We'll start with my favourite, Bec and George ...

I loved the chevron flooring, the warm colour palette, the bronze mirrored cupboards, the leather bedhead and the concrete and gold planter. A very calming tranquil beautiful room.

The next two contestants were equal in my opinion, first we'll look at Matt & Kim's bedroom. I love the details in the moulding giving it a very French boudoir feel to the room. And their colour palette was a winner too very warm and calm, with gold and black accents, very in vogue at the moment!

Then there was Darren & Dee. They ended up winning and got the last place on the show for this season, they did do a beautiful job, and had tough competition.
I love their pastel colour selection, its those warm tones again but they have added a bit of colour which is important I think.

The remaining contestants did a great job for their first rooms but as youll see in the pictures the don't really compare to the results of the previous contestants...

What do you think?

Josh & Char

Tim & Anastasia

Jess & Ayden

What do you think of the bedrooms which is your favourite? Out of the newbies I do like this last one the best of Jess & Ayden... its going to be an exciting series to see what everyone brings this year!

Photos courtesy of JumpIn

Monday, February 2, 2015

Loving Kmart!

If you're looking for a cheap and easy way spice up your interior, look no further than Kmart...

I got their most recent catalogue on the weekend and they have so many funky affordable homewares ! I cant wait to go in and shop shop shop!!! Check out some of my favourites , if you want to see their catalogue online go here.

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Monday, January 19, 2015

Tropical Paradise

Most of us aren't lucky enough to live in a tropical paradise, but that doesn't mean we cant make our home feel like we do! Decorating your home with a tropical feel creates a very relaxed fun and bright place, laid back and stress-free! and who doesn't want that! :)

You can bring real life tropical plants into your home or go for oversized tropical prints like banana leafs and greenery on wallpaper, fabric, cushion, bedheads, artwork.... the options are endless !

These fabulous larger-than-life prints are certainly make a statement. Just be sure that the other décor items in your room is kept subtle so it doesn't compete with this fabulous tropical theme.

Take some inspiration from these homes, they do the tropical theme with such confidence and they look great!

What do you think? I want to go out and buy some banana leaf cushions right now!

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Shipping Container Living

I love the idea of turning a shipping container into a place to live, whether it be your home, studio, granny flat, holiday house...

This isn't a new concept and its been done for a long time all over the world, its popularity particularly high because it is a cost effective product, readily available, made of steel so they are really strong, and are also designed to stack on top of each other which is great if you want a double storey!

And if you want to add some design flair the options are endless, wrapping the container in timber slats to create a modern feel, adding decks, colourful facades, lining internally with plasterboard or timber...anything you like!

If this is something youre interested in, you'd just have to check with your local council that your design meets the Building Code of Australia and energy star rating for an energy efficiency home.

Check out these fabulous homes that have been created from shipping containers!