DECORATING ARTICLES
Sitting pretty
Sitting pretty

For many of us, the living room is the heart of comfort during winter – it’s the place we go to warm our fingers on a steaming mug of hot chocolate while watching TV. And depending on our decorating style, a living room can look very different from one home to the next, but what’s often consistent is a comfortable sofa, cuddly cushions, a soft rug underfoot and lamps that illuminate the night.

1. Greg Natale New Regency Oxford rug, $2958, from Designer Rugs.

2. SCANDINAVIAN STYLE

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An African affair
An African affair

When Kellie Shearwood glimpsed the undulating beauty of Africa’s desert dunes, it was love at first sight. Her love for the people, the culture and the sweeping sand of this exotic land would not only come to change her career, but her life too. We talk to Kellie about her love for Africa and the business that love inspired, Safari Fusion.

Three words to describe Safari Fusion?
Unique, colourful and contemporary.

Tell us about Safari Fusion

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Meet Brad’s favourite furniture designer
Meet Brad’s favourite furniture designer

When Brad Pitt was shopping for a bed for his daughter Shiloh, he wanted something special. After searching through the catalogues of the world’s top furniture makers, he finally settled on the Voyage bed created by Filipino Kenneth Cobonpue, writes journalist and trendwatcher, Jasmin del Rosario

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Create a Balinese Retreat
Create a Balinese Retreat

Balinese-style gardens are perfectly suited to the Australian lifestyle – and they’re a lot of fun to create. Here, Coleen and John from Bali House and Garden explain how easy it is to experience the peaceful beauty of a tropical resort in your own backyard.

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De-clutter Bug
De-clutter Bug

No more excuses! It’s time to turn over a new leaf and clean up your home this spring, and who better to help you get started with some expert advice than de-clutter king, Peter Walsh.

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The Retro Appeal of Orange and Brown
The Retro Appeal of Orange and Brown

Colour consultant Samantha Bacon looks at the characteristics of some favourite colours and explains the best combinations of paint, wallpaper and fabric to add impact to decorating schemes.

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10 Steps To A Beautiful Home
10 Steps To A Beautiful Home

If you’ve ever yearned for a beautifully decorated home but lacked the confidence to put it together yourself – or didn’t know where to start – take heart and read on, as interior stylist Karen Creith takes us step-by-step through the basics of great design.

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The Natural Palette
The Natural Palette

Next time you go for a walk along the beach, take note of the beautiful, delicate colours around you.

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Revamp, Restore, Reuse
Revamp, Restore, Reuse

Breathe new life into tired old rooms with these five simple suggestions – with just a little effort your space will be instantly transformed!

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Decorating Tips
Decorating Tips

Put away the credit card – here are some great low-cost ways to give your home personality.

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