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Material Instincts - Leather Sofa Vs Fabric Sofa

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:31:27 GMT

The sofa is the heart of your living space. The more you think about it, the more you realise that the sofa is a vital feature of every home. So when it comes to choosing between a leather or fabric sofa, your lifestyle and your overall home design is worth considering before making the important purchase.

Turning your master bedroom into your personal retreat

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:18:09 GMT

With some great master bedroom decorating you can create the perfect sanctuary for reviving both your body and your spirit. No room in your home is more personal than the master bedroom. It is the core of your private space, where you can truly be yourself. It is the sanctuary where you go to rest, relax, rejuvenate, and restore your inner self.

Kitchen Trends

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:03:57 GMT

According to Metricon’s Display Decor Manager, Melissa, the trend in contemporary, Australian homes is an open plan kitchen design, which is integrated with the informal living and dining areas to maximise interaction with friends and family.

Laminex launches innovative new product: 180fx

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:54:40 GMT

The first of its kind in Australia, Laminex 180fx is a collection of premium decorative surfaces that combine the true scale and beauty of natural stone with all the practical advantages of laminate.

Modern bathroom design trends

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:30:35 GMT

The modern bathroom is very much no longer an “out of sight, out of mind” room. Home builders are now asking their architect or builder to give them new thoughts on how to personalise their bathroom space.

Make a splash with Australia’s Favourite Colours

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:01:31 GMT

The bathroom, whilst one of the smallest rooms in a home, is one of the most utilised. It is the place where one can truly be alone and unwind both physically and mentally.

Outdoor Trends

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:01:22 GMT

Melbournians are demanding more flexible outdoor living spaces at home with a view to using them all year round. While we love to be outdoors, we have been ultimately reliant on our climate.

Say Hello to the New Bathroom

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:35:09 GMT

For many years the bathroom has been a functional room for washing; a dedicated workspace that serves its function well. But things are changing. Just as the kitchen transformed from a pokey room at the side of the house into a centralised hub, the bathroom is finally getting some attention!

Love Your Home From All Angles

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:25:50 GMT

A mirror is the perfect substitute for a canvas. If you do not want to base your room around artwork, or feel as if more colour would be disastrous, a mirror is a fantastic addition to a blank wall in any living room, bedroom or corridor.

Building with Brick in 5 Simple steps

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:18:49 GMT

Building a new home is an enormous task, one which can seem overwhelming or daunting. The list of decisions you need to make can seem endless! Brickwork remains the most prevalent feature in most contemporary and traditional home exterior designs. Therefore it makes perfect sense to select your brick first, and tie in colours and other design elements to the brickwork.

Pools are Making a Splash in Australian Living

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:10:52 GMT

The basic backyard pool is used to be a symbol of affluence and luxury. But as Metricon designers find more sophisticated ways to incorporate pools into their creations – the idea of luxury takes on a different meaning.

Expand Your Living Space

Mon, 09 May 2011 11:06:10 GMT

Nothing defines modern Australian living more immediately than the effort currently invested in creating the perfect “indoor-outdoor experience”.

Red timbers on trend for 2012

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:33:51 GMT

With the beginning of a new year, many homeowners will start that long awaited renovation or make some final decisions on a new build. For those planning to install a new timber floor, it’s vital to do some homework and select a species with colours that complement an interior.

The new overlay solution for timber floor traditionalists

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:24:46 GMT

Boral overlay solid strip flooring is a renovation solution for those who desire the style and warmth of a solid timber floor in a more affordable and versatile form.

Create a Kids Retreat in Your Home

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:45:13 GMT

Melissa, Metricon’s Display Decor Manager, says that contemporary homes today are designed with zoned living, catering to the modern, Australian family.

Outside the Square

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:36:22 GMT

Much of this trend can be attributed to open-plan living areas, which place a much higher focus on the kitchen. Cabinets and display shelving in similar materials are also much more likely to be seen in dining and living areas.

Care After Painting

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:39:14 GMT

Throughout the living areas and bedrooms of most homes, walls and ceilings are normally finished in ‘Flat’ or ‘Low Sheen’ Acrylic. Most water-based paints appear to dry out quickly after application, but in fact it takes around a full week under normal climatic conditions to cure and develop full washability

Taking it Outside

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:02:37 GMT

Have you noticed the trend? We’re moving outside...and we’re taking our belongings with us. Yes, we’ve well and truly discovered the benefits of comfortable and serene outdoor-living spaces where we live, play and entertain, by decking them out with the same sort of things we might find inside out homes.

Liven up your living room for less

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:31:09 GMT

Living rooms tend to be a very popular space in the home and a place where the family congregates and relaxes. Because the room is so well, lived in, the furniture takes a serious beating and the decorative elements get stale fairly quickly. Use the following tips to give your living room a fresh new look for not a lot of money.

Words Make a Statement

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:22:43 GMT

When you think of art it is easy to conjure the picture of a magnificent oil painting hung valiantly in a heavy gold frame. Nowadays art can be simple and fresh and assist in making your home a statement of fashion.

Let’s not Forget the Dining Room.

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:32:53 GMT

Not too long ago, most homeowners would have dubbed the dining room the least popular room of their house. In fact, the room had become so underused that builders had started omitting the space from their house plans, using it instead for a larger kitchen or living room.

A Colour Palette Designed to Inspire

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:05:44 GMT

The Laminex Colour Palette has recently been updated and includes 22 exciting new decors. Laminex is leading the way in interior surfaces, with today’s design directions being inspired from trends across the globe.

Latest Trends in Window Coverings

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:41:25 GMT

People are generally looking for window coverings that are aesthetically appealing but also provide privacy, climate control, security and a green solution assisting them in reducing their carbon emissions.

Solutions that will have you floored

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:32:37 GMT

Few things have as great an impact on both the functionality and look of your home than flooring. Given that it literally covers the entire floor space – and accounts for a significant proportion of any building budget – it’s worth giving more than a passing thought to what your feet will connect with when they hit the floor in the morning.

Choosing Interior & Exterior Paints

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:48:24 GMT

Choose from Dulux Wash & Wear 101 Advanced Low Sheen Eco Choice or Dulux Once Interior. The Advanced formula for Dulux Wash & Wear 101 Advanced contains AquaSmart technology, which repels stains before they sink in.