My Renovation May 2023

TAKING

The first step in any renovation project (apart from determining your budget!) is to identify exactly what it is that you hope to achieve.

Considerations must range from style to functionality, future family needs and whether you plan to sell the property in the next couple of years.

So, where do you start? With research and a good old fashioned planning session!

To provide you with some inspiration, in this month’s edition we share two real-life renovation projects. The first is a master bedroom makeover by our resident expert columnist, Cassandra Fenaughty (page 14), and the second is a beautiful national award-winning property (page 22) that was renovated from the ground up. Enjoy!

Until next month, happy renovating.

06 COVER STORY

Fab flooring

08 BATHROOM

Five must-know tips

10 NEWS

The latest from the industry

12 STYLE

A love of art

14 EXPERT ADVICE

Master bedroom makeover

18 COOL HOMES

Sustainable design

20 OUTDOORS

Composite decking

22 INSPIRATION

Earthy colours

26 DESIGN

An award-winning home

28 FINISHING TOUCHES

Products, looks and styles

SOUNDPROOFING IDEAS

Admit it – hearing those footsteps upstairs on the second level of your home can be annoying. For those homeowners and renovators looking to soundproof their home, there are a number of options.

Here are some suggestions from the team at Choices Flooring.

One easy way to soundproof your floors is to purchase a soundproof floor mat or rug. Soundproof floor mats help absorb sound, particularly noises made from walking or jumping. If you’re in an apartment and like doing at-home workouts, your

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neighbours will thank you for getting a soundproof floor mat. Or, if your kids like to run around upstairs, this can help keep things quiet downstairs. Even an area rug can help quiet the underfoot in your home, since it will help to absorb footsteps.

Another creative way to soundproof between floors is to insulate the ceiling . Along with a new floor, you can add insulation to the fi rst-floor ceiling which can help dampen noises from upstairs.

If you’re wanting to replace your floors with new, noisereducing planks, you have lots of options. Luxury vinyl installed with

a soundproof underlay is a good option for any home. By adding an acoustic underlayment, you’ll reduce noise from footsteps, drops, and other movement. If you prefer hybrid flooring, there are also options in this department.

The type of material your floor is made out of can impact how soundproof it is. For example, laminate flooring tends to be the loudest, due to its lightweight nature. Solid timber flooring can provide the most soundproofing, since it’s a heavier material. That being said, without any soundproofing underlayment, any wood flooring will create more noise and echo than carpet.

Carpet provides exceptional sound absorption by reducing reverberation. The pile in carpet can muffle sound waves, preventing a percentage of the vibration to reflect and echo across the air. It can almost eliminate impact noises produced by footsteps, items dropped, and chair legs scraped across a floor. Most carpet will be installed with carpet underlay laid down first before the carpet is put down. Carpet underlay comes in various thickness depending on how much comfort underfoot and noise absorption you require. Carpet underlay comes in a variety of materials.

ON TREND: HYBRID FLOORING

The team of experts at Solomons Flooring recommend hybrid flooring for a number of reasons. Combining the best features of both laminate and vinyl, it is made of multiple layers, including a core layer of rigid, high-density fibreboard that provides strength and stability.

Hybrid flooring:

• Is highly durable and resistant

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to scratches, stains and water (this makes it great for kitchens or bathrooms).

• Has the appearance of natural materials such as stone or wood.

• Can maintain heavy foot traffic.

• Is easy to clean and maintain – simply sweep, vacuum and mop as needed. For more information, visit solomons.com.au.

Pictured is the Coretec herringbone hybrid floor in bark, available from Solomons Flooring.

BATHROOM TIPS

If part of your home improvement vision is a bathroom renovation, you are not alone. Many homeowners are freshening up their homes and one of the rooms many will focus on is the bathroom or ensuite. Highgrove Bathrooms’ Nick Crossland has helped countless home renovators and tradies choose the right components like baths, sinks, toilets and accessories. As a home renovator himself, he shares the renovation knowledge he has learned first-hand.

This bathroom features an array of Highgrove products, including: Swell wall-hung vanity 900mm in matte white; Eden solid surface benchmount basin, matte white; round LED pencil edge mirror 800mm; Spin in-wall mixer set, brushed brass; Spin in-wall basin spout 200mm, brushed brass.

1. WHERE TO START

Fail to plan and you plan to fail, as the saying goes. Nothing could be more true when it comes to your bathroom reno. If you are following the current layout and are just replacing your vanity, toilet, bath, and shower, you just need to decide about tiling. There are great ways to top-dress existing tiles which is easier and quicker, or there is the option to install new tiling.

Both are great options and both have a bearing on the finished look and time frame.

For those homeowners planning to re-do the layout of

the ensuite or bathroom, it is best to follow the plumbing as this usually determines the placement – unless you get some work done on the water pipes and drains to suit your new design. In this case, it is best to consult your plumber first, to foresee where you can best place things in the space you have available, for your new shower, bath, toilet and vanity.

2. KEEP VIEW OF THE OVERALL PICTURE

If you are renovating your main bathroom, really look at the changing needs of your family before you make decisions. Also, if you are looking at selling in the coming year or two, then consider features that add extra appeal, which a potential buyer may appreciate. Think of a spa instead of a bathtub, or create a double shower.

If you are giving your ensuite a facelift, keep in mind that this is a more personal space for the couple of the house. This thought should be front of mind during

the creation process. Find the perfect balance between a spa-like sanctuary and functionality, but don’t go too themed or extravagant – stick to stylish, classy, beautiful and timeless design.

A few of the most common bathroom renovation mistakes you want to avoid are:

• Lack of design planning

• Underestimating the extent of design choices available

• Not ensuring water in and out are free from leaks or faults

• Not fully considering the long-term needs of the family

• Attempting the reno without the right advice

• Unrealistic budget for the renovation.

There are some amazing designs for basins, baths and vanities, but it is not just about look and appearance. Consider usability and practicality too. Think about cleaning for an example and plan a design that makes the process easier. Avoid creating tight corners behind above-bench basins for example or contemplate how difficult claw-foot baths are to clean underneath, versus a floor-fitted one.

Storage is another big one, especially if the space you are renovating is not big. Sacrificing a second basin for more bench space, drawers or a wall cupboard might be a worthy consideration. Most people will agree that often smaller bathrooms lack the actual room required to accommodate lotions, makeup and creams.

Ventilation is often overlooked, but it should be another consideration. It’s a known fact that most bathrooms are poorly ventilated and suffer mould exposure. Also most lotions and creams stored in bathrooms must be kept at cool temperatures.

TIP: Spacing between the vanity top and power point outlets should be sufficient to fit a diverse range of plugs (consider the different rotations, size and shape of your chargers). Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to plug in your razor or straightener after you have invested all the time, effort and money to create a beautiful new bathroom.

Things have to be done in order and often tasks require drying times too. More often than not, renovations tend to go a fair bit longer than planned, but turn out better because of it. Avoid the stress of working on multiple bathroom renovations – you might end up without a working shower or sink!

Ordering the accessories, ceramics and fittings can all be done online as well as in-store. Also, booking your tradie or handyman and working in with their schedule is important, unless you are DIY-ing it. While many homeowners have successfully completed their bathroom renovation on their own, it is definitely worth talking to a professional who is well-versed in bathroom installations and trained to assist in your planning. After all, you don’t want to falter on your bathroom reno as it will be a space you use for many years.

For more, visit highgrovebathrooms.com.au

3. MISTAKES TO AVOID

5. BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER

4. PRACTICAL THINKING

DEVELOPER REVIEW A MUST, SAYS CFMEU

A review into Queensland property developers should be expedited to tackle the “twin crises” of unaffordable housing and building insolvencies, a union says. Words: AAP.

The Queensland government has been accused of dragging its feet on a statewide property development review under way for 18 months.

The probe into the fi nancial and operational capacity, ethical behaviours and work practices of developers was announced in November 2021.

But it’s been dragging on too long and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk should intervene to speed up the process, the union said in April.

CFMEU state secretary Michael Ravbar claimed the review had been “bogged down by a change-averse bureaucracy and a minister in Mick de Brenni

who is a grand master of over-promising and underdelivering”.

A spokesman for Public Works and Procurement Minister Mr de Brenni said the review had been extended to allow stakeholders more time for submissions.

“I anticipate I will receive the report soon, with the report to be further considered by government prior to its release,” he told AAP in a statement.

The review was designed to further reforms and ensure accountability and fi nancial security within the building industry.

Mr Ravbar said any delay in the review process would be felt

by home buyers and renters.

“If Ms Palaszczuk does want to make a real, positive difference in the housing sector she will act to speed up reforms that will make developers subject to the same sort of licensing and regulatory oversight as others operating in the sector,” he said.

NCC TOOLS NOW AVAILABLE

With critical changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) coming into effect, peak industry body Master Builders has developed two information tools to assist people in understanding the requirements for new builds and major renovations.

Changes to the NCC are set to significantly impact residential construction and include large changes to waterproofing, accessibility, and energy efficiency. The majority of the NCC 2022 came into effect at the start of

this month, including the new waterproofing standard. The accessible housing, energy efficiency and provision for electric vehicle (EV) charging will start on October 1, 2023.

The Master Builders’ Consumer Guide is a great tool to help businesses inform clients of the changes coming, what it means for their home and what will be required.

The Documentation Guide will to help to step industry through all the stages of compliance and implementation and help ensure any new dwellings you’re working on meet the new requirements. It’s been prepared in conjunction with the Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA) and the Australian Institute of Building Certifiers (AIBS).

To view the guides, visit mbqld.com.au/services-andadvice/building-planning-anddevelopment/technical-info/ national-construction-code and click on the ‘NCC 2022 Information’ link.

DON’T MISS OUT!

If you love our monthly style and fi nishing touches sections, and are craving more, be sure to check out My Weekly Preview’s My home section. Published in the second edition of every month, it focuses on style and project ideas for your Sunshine Coast home. For more, visit myweeklypreview. com.au.

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FORTHELOVEOFART

Artwork has the ability to motivate, inspire and brighten both our hearts, and our homes. The best thing? Art doesn’t need to be expensive, it just needs to speak to your soul.

Stockists

1. A quality hand-crafted wall art print, the Offshore Haze is on stretched canvas and can be finished with a raw oak float frame, Sunshine Coast Art and Framing Gallery, Minyama. 2. The nautical blues and soft coral pattern of this print pop against the rich timber frame, Coastal Drift Home, Mooloolaba. 3. The Barray art print is a contemporary Indigenous Aboriginal art piece reminiscent of the beach shores and sand banks underneath the shallow waters of a bay, Urban Road. 4. Art work should not be limited to your walls. The Blck Pen Night Garden plate is the product of a collaboration between Maxwell & Williams and Sydney-based artist Neha Gupte, aka The Blck Pen. Visit maxwellandwilliams.com.au for local stockists. 5. Step into the world of blossoming flora with the Dahlia arch wall art. This print showcases a close-up of dahlias, surrounded by a curated selection of blooms. We love the earthy tones and intricate details of the flowers. It's from Domayne, Maroochydore Homemaker Centre

DESIGN DREAM

WITH CASSANDRA FENAUGHTY

Cassandra Fenaughty is a landscape architect with more than 20 years’ experience. She is the founder and owner of an innovative renovation design consultancy, creating photoreal renovation concepts for clients looking to visualise their dream renovation before it begins. For more visit cassandrafenaughty.com.

RESTFUL RETREAT

Last year, My Renovation columnist Cassandra Fenaughty welcomed readers into her home as she shared the exterior renovation of her Sunshine Coast property through a series of articles. In coming months, she will unveil the renovation of her bathroom and master suite. In this edition, she leads us through the master bedroom.

The master bedroom phase of our renovation has been quite the transformational. From a small pokey bedroom to an open space with forest views and breezes throughout, it

has come a long way. The original home had a small master bedroom with no access or views to the forest in the backyard, and a bed facing mirrored wardrobe doors.

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The master bedroom is an important room of the home. It is not just a place to sleep; it is a retreat and it should be a space where you’re happy to spend time, read a book or have a cup of tea. This is the type of space we have now created.

The removal of the mirrored robe doors and reconfiguration of the wardrobe into an adjoining walk-in robe allowed us to reorientate the bed to face the views in the forested backyard.

To save on budget we retained the existing window opening and installed a glass sliding door with access to the new veranda that connects to the backyard forest. The inclusion of security screens on both sliding doors allows for excellent cross-

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ventilation which is fantastic on our balmy summer nights.

By opening up the ensuite, we have created a larger sense of space and a feeling of luxury with a freestanding bath to provide a day spa feel.

The soft woven sheer curtains from Pillow Talk allow the breeze to billow through and also provide

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Fresh white walls painted in Dulux Lexicon Quarter brighten the space and create an airy atmosphere.

filtered light, if privacy is needed. Our favourite vintage armchair and side table have a prime position in the corner of the bedroom for a morning cup of tea, while the bedding has been deliberately over-styled to add a feeling of comfort and cosiness.

Hand-drawn artwork and potted indoor plants build upon the forested setting of the home, bringing together indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly.

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Do you have a landscaping or renovation question? Email your questions to enquiries@ cassandrafenaughty.com.

“Security screens on both sliding doors allows for crossventilation, which is fantastic on balmy summer nig hts.”

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LET THE LIGHT IN

My Renovation has partnered with Sunshine Coast Council to bring you a series of tips and tricks over the next few months to help you create a comfortable home that responds to the region’s climate.

The abundance of green, the presence of plants and trees, and the blessing of a rich, biodiverse landscape is what makes the Sunshine Coast so special. It is a feature that residents truly value.

Whether natural, rural or urban, the landscape connects us, reduces stress, and supports an enviable lifestyle.

Channelling these elements into our home design is not only a popular choice, but good for our health, wellbeing and the environment. Designing a home that connects the interior and exterior allows breezes and airflow to circulate, resulting in less need for fans and airconditioning.

TIP: Create and merge indoor and outdoor living spaces. Our fabulous climate allows us to enjoy an indoor/outdoor lifestyle all year round. Ideally, you’ll buy or create a home that has an outdoor living and dining area with tables and chairs and space for both adults and children.

You’ll want the outdoor space alongside the indoor lounge room, with the kitchen and barbecue close by.

To help merge the indoor/ outdoor living spaces, add big doors and windows to blur the boundary between the two. You will be able to relax, work or eat outside during the day and night, depending on the time of year.

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

• Add bifold, French, or stackable doors that can fully retract to help manage your indoor/ outdoor spaces.

• Locate your kitchen close to your indoor and outdoor living and eating spaces.

• Allow extra outdoor space to comfortably fi t chairs, lounges, and tables to entice you outside.

• Add a roof, adjustable shade or wind/rain shield to protect your outdoor space from heat, wind, and wet weather.

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Bifold doors are a popular addition to Queensland homes. Easy to manoeuvre, they can open up an entire space thanks to the concertina-style concept. They help to provide great access and seamless design between your interior and exterior spaces. French doors are a little less popular due to their specific style. Consisting of two glasspanelled doors, they work well in a Hamptons, cottage or Queenslander-style home.

BE INFORMED

Sunshine Coast Council is focused on providing the tools to help inform and educate good design to enhance and protect the liveability of our region. Check out what’s available

• Download a free copy of the Sunshine Coast design compass by scanning the QR code above. The Sunshine Coast design compass is a free tool to assist with building orientation and room layout. Alternatively, you can visit propertycompass. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/

• The Sunshine Coast Design book (also known as The Yellow Book) – available online for free or hard copy coffee table books can be purchased from selected Sunshine Coast

bookstores. Visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ development/developmenttools-and-guidelines/sunshinecoast-design/sunshine-coastdesign-book

• The Cool Homes Design Guide – a free guide with handy tips for people buying, building, or renovating. Visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ development/developmenttools-and-guidelines/sunshinecoast-design/coolhomes

• Free online courses to learn the fundamentals of designing your home for our local climate. Visit sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au/development/ development-tools-andguidelines/sunshine-coastdesign/freeonlinecourse

5 BENEFITS OF USING COMPOSITE DECKING

Renovating your outdoor space? Have you considered swapping traditional timber for composite? Here’s what you need to know.

A mixture of wood and plastic in any form, modern composites are highly useful in crafting beautiful architecture outside. These are ideally suited to the high demand for both residential and commercial industries. The expert team from Brite Decking share five likely benefits for using modern composite decking. Read on to find out more.

1. THE FINISH

One thing that distinguishes composite is its aesthetic finish, which is pleasing for the eyes. Customers love the uniformity composite brings in their structure. The products come in a variety of colours to match your specific needs and provide more

sophistication for home interiors too. They are also fitted with a hidden fastener system that further complements their external appearance with perfect finishing.

2. EASY TO TRANSPORT AND INSTALL

These modern composites are also lightweight when compared to traditional wood-based decking. This makes it easy to transport and install in faraway areas without any major troubles. Many of the boards, such as the Brite Decking products, come with ready-to-install pieces. Although all the wood-cutting equipment works ideally on the composites too. It is recommended that

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owners follow the right instructions from manufacturers to keep their products for an effective warranty period and long sustenance for composites.

3. MAINTENANCE

Another major attraction for composites is low-maintenance needs. Depending on the quality of your product, many feature a double protective layer that adds protection to resist fading, staining and any form of dirt. You can just use a hose to remove regular soil particles that accumulate on the surface. A soap and light brush every six months will remove the hard stains.

4. SAFE AND FRIENDLY

These composites are also warp-free and splinter-free making them ideal for children as well as pets in homes.

5. DURABLE

As the external surface of the components is resistant to mould, dirt and weather, composites can provide durability for a lifetime. Talk to your supplier about warranty. For example, Brite Decking offers a 15 to 30 years warranty for composites depending on the product.

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ON TREND: EARTHY VIBES

It’s autumn, and as we head into the cooler months, we want our homes to feel cosy and inviting – a space where we can relax with the ones we love.

This autumn, Dulux colour forecasters predict the warm neutrals and muted yellow-greens in Connect, one of three palettes identified in the Dulux Colour Forecast 2023, will take centre stage.

Together, these colours can create a calm, earthy vibe that’s perfect for laidback entertaining and family gatherings as the weather cools, while blurring the lines between inside and out.

“The Dulux Connect palette is filled with beautiful earthbased neutrals that are so easy to live in and decorate with in our homes,” says Andrea

Images: Dulux Autumn Forecast 2023 – Connect palette. Styling: Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen.

Lucena-Orr, Dulux colour and communications manager. “They speak to our growing passion for craftsmanship, sustainability and living more simply, and create the relaxed and cocooning feeling we crave from our homes in the autumn months.

“They are also extremely versatile and work with a variety of architectural styles, adding warmth and colour to contemporary interiors or enhancing the character of period homes.”

Armed with the Dulux Connect palette, the creatives at Dulux transformed a spacious open-plan lounge and dining area into a cosy and welcoming family retreat.

“This lounge is flooded with natural light and surrounded by gorgeous garden vistas.

“The original space looked beautiful in Dulux Natural White, but it lacked a sense of comfort and soul,” Andrea says.

“However, by adding these natural paint colours, Stilted Stalks and Beaten Track from

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the Connect palette, it has created a sense of comfort and relaxed style.

“The new scheme has achieved a beautiful calming space that really draws you in.”

Bree Leech, Dulux colour forecaster and stylist, reveals exactly how she and her team tackled the makeover.

“Exposed timber beams, cathedral ceilings and stonelook tiled floors gave this beautiful open-plan room a chic farmhouse vibe. While the white was beautiful and simple – we wanted to show how introducing just two colours into a large room like this can bring warmth and cosiness,” she says.

“The room’s generous proportions and high ceilings called for slightly deeper colours – in this case, a beautiful muted yellow-green and a soft wheat hue from the Connect palette unites the interior with the lush garden outside seen through generous picture windows and sliding glass doors.

“We wanted to make this a

space perfect for gathering with the fireplace at its heart. So, we painted the main walls and ceiling in Beaten Track, a lovely creamy honey hue, to tie in with the timber beams and offset the stone-look floor tiles.

“We then used a slightly richer colour on the fireplace wall to make the fireplace the clear focal point.”

“Using two warm earthy colours and running them from floor-to-ceiling, like we’ve done

here, wraps the room in warmth.

“We carried these colours through to the adjoining dining room, where you can also see [the colour] Wasabi through the opening that leads to the home’s main entrance, and featured behind the shelves in the study nook.”

“When it came to the furniture and accessories, we mixed different styles and eras to make the lounge feel relaxed and characterful.”

STYLE FILE

Beautifully worn vintage pieces, such as a ‘70s leather sofa and slate coffee table, sit comfortably alongside newer future family heirlooms, such as classic Camaleonda upholstered ottomans and a deep-seated, contemporary Jardan Sunny sofa in a tobacco linen.

Texture adds to the vibe with layered tactile and natural materials including raw timber, rattan, worn leather, heavy linen fabric, shearling and stone.

Handmade ceramics, a mix of botanicals and dried flowers, and a selection of artworks finish the look.

“A generous sized rug will help zone your living area within an open-plan room – as a guide, look for one that fits under the front legs of all the main furniture in the room, such as your sofas and armchairs.

“We’ve included a variety of different seating options – sofas, ottomans, armchairs – to emphasise the casual relax anywhere vibe,” Bree adds.

• Highlight special features: Use a rich, warm natural grey colour from the Dulux Connect palette, such as Hammer Grey, as a backdrop for your favourite artwork or behind shelving.

• Bedroom beauty: The neutrals in the Connect palette are perfect for creating a serene and nurturing feel in a bedroom. Consider using Beaten Track on walls with a

timeless white like Whisper White on the door and trims.

• Take it outside: The earthy, natural colours in the palette also work beautifully on a façade, balcony or outdoor entertaining area. Using them inside and out helps visually connect your interior and exterior.

• Test it out: It’s always a good idea to test paint colours in your home before you commit.

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Draw inspiration for your own renovation from this stunning Sydney architectural masterpiece.

2022 HIA Australian Renovation/Addition Project Critharis Constructions, New South Wales

The project: An existing harbourside home, with panoramic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline, this property was transformed to create functional spaces united by material and design detail. Rich in materiality, the use of

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dark timbers, natural stone, bronze and leather throughout the home produces a visual contrast and tactile experience.

The five-bedroom home spans three levels, including casual and formal living and dining rooms and kitchen. Adjacent to the home is the refurbished pool, a pool house and sauna.

The judges found the transformation of the facade and level of complexity in the excavation remarkable. Incorporating a new garage, a wine cellar, and a theatre, rumpus and powder room, was an impressive addition to the home.

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Inspired by Hamptons style, the Abode three-seater lounge boasts a straight back, scroll arms and turned feet with castor wheels. It is a modern take on the classic Chesterfield. It’s from Domayne, Maroochydore Homemaker Centre

This glass-top cane/rattan coffee table from Coastal Drift Home is perfect for your living room or in an undercover outdoor living area.

Perfectly matched to the Hamptons theme, the white Willow four-light pendant is unique with its wooden bead shade. It will shine in stairways, dining or living areas. It’s from Discount Lighting and Fans, Warana.

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With coastal vibes, the Ashton cushion in denim is ideal for layering. Its rectangular shape can be styled with square cushions. It’s from Kas Australia. For local stockists, visit kasaustralia.com.au we love!

This outdoor rug in Durban denim, from Carnival Homewares by Indah Island Collaboration, features an elegant bold stripe in Hamptons blue. It’s great for outdoor entertaining areas, or by the pool. It’s from Coast Store, Cotton Tree.

This Robert Gordon Field Day platter from Domayne

From Kas Australia, the Kiki quilt cover set is crafted from a soft cotton and boasts a pretty abstract painterly print of flowers. Visit kasaustralia.com.au for local stockists.

FLORAL FUN

Brighten up your home with an array of colours.

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The Myrtleford green reversible cushion from Domayne, Maroochydore Homemaker Centre.

The Bright Beauty everlasting arrangement will make a stunning addition to your home. It is created locally with dried and preserved blooms and foliage. Visit Briar Blooms, Caloundra.

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Roller Blinds, Romans, Venetians, Vertical Blinds, Panel Glides, Verishades, Ziptrak internal. All Australian Made.

We’ve been providing quality blinds, screens and curtains that are made to withstand the Sunshine Coast climate since 1982. Our loyal customers receive end-to-end service that includes local manufacture, installation and after-sales support. Our local team of over 20 specialised staff are based in our interactive showroom.

Sheer, Blockout, Valances, Pelmets, Bedheads, Lined Fabrics, Un-lined Fabrics, Silicon Coated, Linen, Natural Fibres, Machine Washable.