WHAT’S YOUR HOME STYLE?

What’s your style? Defining your interior style will direct the look and feel of your home.

ECLECTIC

Characterised by layers of fabric, unique patterns, contrasting textures, warm leather accents and artwork, an eclectic home has the personality of a gypsy. A collection of stories intertwined into the furnishings to create a contemporary look and feel.

BED BATH N’ TABLE

Left to right: Adairs Gibson Tufted Cushion $59.99 Nick Scali Kukulu Pendant RRP $199 Bay Leather Republic Zen Sofa 3 Seater $3,499

KINSMAN KITCHENS AT THE GOOD GUYS

Throws are a must have!

HAMPTONS

Do you dream of living an uncomplicated life? One that includes calm, palette cleansing tones of sage, mist blues and milky whites? Your home vision board is awash with crisp cabinetry, warm pendant lighting, textured décor and natural fibres. We’re exhaling the day’s stresses just thinking about it! Your home style is: Hamptons.

Left to right: Urban Rhythm Nellie Sofa 2.5 Seater from $2,415 Fair Price Furniture TT Book Case $599 Adairs Malmo Linen Throw $119.99

MODERN TROPICAL LUXE

Rust-coloured earth bursting with deep green foliage and grounded with jungle-like timbers – this style has us feeling a little wild! Tropical luxe has been given a modern edge with velvet occasional chairs, contemporary artwork and funky cushions.

Velvet adds luxe texture

Left to right: Nick Scali Maliante Coffee Table RRP $790 Urban Rhythm Tropical Foliage Art from $579 Focus On Furniture Allie Armchair $599

COUNTRY HOME

Just like the soft sound of rain on the roof and the fresh smell of grass after a downpour, a country-styled home is about simple pleasures. You gravitate towards provincial-yet-practical homewares, with fine details and warm wooden accents. The kitchen truly is the heart of the home in your eyes and faux blooms are a necessity.

Add water to the vase!

Build a better sleep pattern

After a blissful night's sleep? Choosing the right pillow can make a world of difference.

WRITTEN BY JODIE THOMSON, HOME BEAUTIFUL FOR BEVMARKS

Ever woken up stiff and tired? With a sore neck or a headache? Or maybe you’ve wondered why you have such a restful night’s sleep in a five-star hotel? The answer might be your pillow. The wrongsized pillow for your body size, or one that’s worn out or in poor condition, can have an enormous impact on the quality of your sleep, and your back and neck health. We spend big on comfy mattresses, beautiful bedlinen and decorating details, but often fail to consider the quality of the surfaces on which we lay our heads. Most people would be surprised to learn that the most commonly purchased pillow, the standard synthetic pillow, should be replaced every 6 to 24 months. Beyond that, they tend to go lumpy and flat and carry a build-up of dust and allergens. But if you’re buying new, how do you work out what’s right for you? High, low or contoured? Feather, down, polyester, latex or wool? Your first decision needs to be what type of pillow material to go for. There’s a vast range, from natural products like comfy feather and luxurious down to high-tech resilient foams. The quality also varies largely within each material type, so personal preference for a particular feel plays a big part.

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WOOL

Wool pillows offer great resilience and softness, plus they absorb moisture effectively.

LATEX

Latex pillows are 100 per cent natural and sustainable, offering long-lasting firmness and resilience. For a little bit of luxury, try our Latex Dual Contour Pillow!

FEATHER AND DOWN

The appeal of a feather or a down pillow is the natural softness and squish. Usually taken from duck or geese, feather and down offer good support. Feather is usually heavier and cheaper, while down offers superior softness and is more expensive.

FOAM

Foam pillows offer resilience and are a great option for those looking for extra support. The most popular kind of foam pillow is memory foam, like our Smart Foam Pillow, that has a visco-elastic polyurethane material with a gel-like feel. Sensitive to temperature, memory foam adjusts and forms to a head’s shape and pressure to distribute weight evenly.

POLYESTER

The biggest selling pillows are polyester, made from a variety of man-made synthetic fillings. Polyester pillows are generally a popular choice because they are inexpensive and can be easily washed. Not all polyesters are the same though, and the density of fill in each pillow affects the feel and firmness. Brands such as Jasper and Herington, Denton’s and Eco Active have various blends that can lend themselves to a firmer cushioning or one that can be moulded, similar to a feather pillow. It’s up to your personal preference!