Home Styling Tips

Coordinate your books to match the colours in your room. It’s eye catching and looks neater than looking at a mismatched mess. I bought these books from charity stores and book sales. Decorating doesn’t have to be expensive.

This must be the biggest problem I have to face in decorating. No one likes to see it yet everyone wants to watch it. If you don’t want to go to the expense of buying or building a cabinet, try painting the wall a dark colour.

Bring out the colours and textures of this wood stack, or anything in your home by showcasing it with something that compliments it. This could be a cushion or artwork or in this case, a jar filled with corks.

Increase your home’s street appeal by dressing up your front door. Replace old door knobs and house numbers. Place something either side of the door that matches to create symmetry. Outdoor lights or plants either side work well.

Not everything has to be purchased new or from chain stores. We purchased two pots for $30 each from a local Facebook page. Check for community pages in your area. You don’t have to travel far and it’s amazing what you find.

A seat at makes a design feature as soon as someone arrives at your front door. It offers cosy comfort and looks unique.

Mirrors sneakily suggest there is more space than meets the eye. Place a plant in front of a mirror to get more bang for your buck as the reflection makes your plant look twice the size.

White projects a sense of purity, cleanliness and new beginnings. Doctors don white coats, brides traditionally wear white gowns, and a white picket fence surrounds a safe and happy home.

If budget is an issue you can recreate this look with vinyl floor tiles. They have come a long way as far as look and feel and sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference. They are warmer and softer underfoot.

Barn doors are not just for the farm anymore. They are one of the most sought after features in all styles of homes. It’s a great way to grab attention in a room or to save space on the inside.

Using a large clock in decorating will make a vast impact – these are definite statement pieces and with their graphic nature creates immense visual appeal. It can fill a wall like nothing else and decorating with a clock can be simple.

You can do this to almost any room you like to make your home a bajillion times cooler. It’s a great idea to hide a messy playroom. Here I used a huge French Mirror with concealed hinges.

A couple of months ago this is where I parked my car. Now it is a complete second dwelling. Phenomenal value can be added to a property simply through the addition of a separate granny flat/studio.

Your home should be your sanctuary so if you’re a person who enjoys the warmth and simple pleasures of being at home, there is no shame in that. Most people love their bed more than going out!

If you choose a headboard, rather than a complete bed frame, you have many more decorating options. It’s easy to move around and the choices are endless from the classic traditional headboard, to country or contemporary style.