Home & Garden Magazine May 3 2019

F L I P FO R P E N R I T H ’ S B I G G E ST A N D B E ST R E A L E STAT E G U I D E

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Home & Garden FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019

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INTERIOR STYLE

Finding

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So you want to re-vamp a room in your house. You’re a bit of a novice, but know what you do and don’t like in terms of style. You want it to look magazine worthy, but don’t really know where to start. Don’t worry, you’re not alone!

One of the hardest parts of starting this journey is pinpointing the style you want. It’s not uncommon for people to get lost along

YOUR STYLE the way and steer in all different style directions, often ending up with a very confused looking space.

Here are a couple of key points on how to get you started on sourcing and styling a cohesive space that is perfect for you!

Start a Mood Board Like anything, you need to do your research. Read about the

key features and look at images of on-trend interior styles such as Scandi, Bohemian, Minimalist, Mid- Century, Hamptons, Retro... the list goes on.

You will find one that you gravitate to, and when you do, stick to it!

Interior design magazines are an obvious reference point, but social media sites such as Instagram or Pinterest are also incredible tools.

When it comes to social media, you can never underestimate the power of clicking on a #hashtag.

Search and click on #interiorstyle for example, and discover the world of interiors!

Pick a colour palette A good colour palette has the power to anchor an entire room.

Colour palette inspiration can be found on interior paint websites such as the Inspiration Gallery on the Dulux Website (www.dulux.

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com.au) or the Colouriser page on the British Paints website (www. britishpaints.com.au).

Consider the amount of natural or artificial light in your room when selecting your colours and the mood you want to set.

When selecting paint colours for a room that is used primarily before sunrise or after sunset, choose the colours whilst only under the lighting that will be used in the room to get the best possible result.

Simplicity and consistency This applies to both of the key points above. Once you have conducted a bit of research, select a colour or style and stick to it!

Unless your style is a deliberate mish mash, don’t get tempted to divert from your selection or ‘mix it up’. Applying these basic principles when selecting furnishings and finishes is critical.

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It is time

NEWS FEATURE

TO GET GROWING!

A survey by garden and housewares brand HomeLeisure shows that one- in- two Australians are growing vegetables in autumn.

In the survey, respondents chose from a variety of options including vegetables (49 per cent), herbs (19 per cent), flowers (17 per cent) and fruits (nine per cent).

The cooler weather in autumn makes it an ideal time to start planting certain veggies and herbs in your garden.

The soon to be available HomeLeisure WaterSaver Metro 750mm Rectangular Planter is ideal for growing vegetables and herbs.

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Baby spinach Spinach can be described as a superfood and it is a very versatile ingredient in the kitchen.

It is known to have many health benefits including improving bone health and is a source of protein, iron, vitamins and minerals.

Snow peas Developed in the 16th century from Dutch gardeners, they have become synonymous with stirfries and salads.

They add texture and flavour to any meal.

Like spinach, snow peas bring

many health benefits. They are a good source of dietary fibre and contain potassium which helps regulate blood pressure.

Kale Kale has become a very trendy veggie. They can be used raw in salads, stir-fries, soups and stews and made into chips.

This veggie is full of powerful antioxidants, a source of vitamin C, lowers cholesterol and helps reduce heart disease.

Garlic You can eat it raw or use it in your cooking to enhance the flavour of your meal. Garlic should be used

sparingly as it is a very dominant flavour and can easily become overpowering.

Interestingly garlic is considered a herb.

Mint Mint is believed to have numerous health benefits. It can relieve an upset stomach or indigestion as it helps fasten the digestive process. Mint is a natural antimicrobial agent which can freshen your breath.

HomeLeisure has a range of growing and propagation pots that will help assist you in achieving your edible garden.

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SIMON’S HOUSE

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Did you know that there are hundreds of shades of blue? Or using a light colour can make a room look larger?

There are so many things to consider when choosing the right paint colour for your home.

The good news AND the bad news is that there are literally thousands of colour hues to choose from making the task both exciting and challenging!

While choosing the right paint colour can set the entire tone of a room, it is also the most versatile component in decorating. Sort out things like your furnishings, flooring etc and then set out to choose just the right colours. Here are a few ideas to help make the choice a bit easier.

One big mistake people make is putting test samples on walls.

The problem is that it confuses you on what the colour really looks like. What you need to do is paint large pieces of cardboard in the colours you are considering.

Move them around the room and look at them next to plants, paintings, furniture.

You can change the look of a colour dramatically by what it is next to. For example, put a very light grey next to white and you will see that it is grey but put it next to black and it will look white.

Start with a blank canvas then add some feature walls. Feature walls should be painted on walls that have no windows and doors where possible.

Also think about where the colours start and finish.

Sometimes it’s good to paint the next wall or return of a wall or archway. Dark colours look best in a matt or flat finish.

If your bathroom has tiles all the way to the ceiling, matching the main colour of the tile into the ceiling paint looks fantastic.

This is because your eyes are not drawn to a white ceiling. Instead you are looking at the detail you have spent so much money on, the tiles and fixtures.

Now, about the blue colours.

When choosing a blue, try picking a lighter colour and a greyer blue. It will look better on a big area. Blues are funny and can really confuse people.

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