How To Balance Quality, Aesthetics, and Budget in Material Specifications!
One of the most critical steps in any interior design or renovation project is finalising material specifications. That is, are your selections the best they can be?
The materials specifications process requires a delicate balance of quality, aesthetics, and budget to ensure the end result is beautiful, durable and cost-effective. Here at Plush Design Interiors, we understand the nuances of this balance and offer you our expert advice on how to achieve it.
Window Treatments Love: Celebrating 70 Years of Luxaflex Window Coverings
Transforming Australian homes since 1954. Now that’s something to celebrate! Window treatments finish off a home and beautifully frame windows in a variety of ways.
Window treatments as fashion! That’s what Hunter Douglas may have been thinking when Luxaflex Aluminium Venetian Blinds were introduced to Australia in 1954. Luxaflex Window Fashions aimed to transform homes with products that delivered revolutionary style and functionality for every Australian home.
Globetrotting Renovations Inspired By Your Dream Travel Destinations
When you travel, you are often inspired by the places you visit. Bring some of those ideas home with globetrotting renovations that have been inspired by where you have been OR your dream travel destinations. Why not bring travel destinations to your doorstep through an exciting home renovation. This is a beautiful way to spice up your space and create your own escape. However, the best things is you won’t even have to get your passport out!
Light-Filled in Leichhardt. Three Levels of Modern Terrace Renovation
A modern terrace renovation in Sydney’s inner west suburb of Leichhardt has created a three level light-filled home for a young family. Fusing heritage charm with modern sophistication, this luminous sanctuary is now awash with natural light.
Exceptional Kitchen Design With New Rules for Style and Function !
A functional kitchen is much better than a stylish one, BELIEVE ME! However, that doesn't mean you can't have both. Meld style AND function for your best kitchen yet. Kitchens are the one area in a home that must be incredibly functional. So exceptional kitchen design is not a luxury, it’s an imperative! If you can't work easily in a space, find everything you need and be cool under cooking pressure then you may not have a functional kitchen.
Three Great Bathroom Ideas To Add Value To Your Home
Every home renovator looks for the best tips and tricks to create bigger bathrooms for less. So we’ve compiled three great bathroom ideas that will add value, and create the illusion of spaciousness, in your home. Creating an airy and fresh bathroom can come from updating select features and laying tiles in particular patterns, all of which will have guests swooning, according to Beaumont Tiles Product Specialist, Michelle Kearney.
Celebrating Stylish Coastal Interiors Reimagined by Kyal and Kara
Australians love their stylish coastal interiors even when they don’t live near the beach. Curves and unique features abound in this stunning duplex design by ‘The Block’ stars, Kyal and Kara Demmrich. Side-by-side and sharing the same floor plan, this duplex is different. Expert renovators Kyla and Kara have created their own brand of stylish coastal interiors resulting in two homes with unique features. Learn how they did and bring their ideas to your own home renovation.
Modern Brutalism: Create Bold Decor That’s Surprisingly Achievable
Brutalism, a bold and raw architectural style that emerged in the mid-20th century, is characterized by its unapologetic use of concrete, steel, and an almost monolithic aesthetic. This style, often misunderstood as cold and uninviting, can be transformed into a stunning and comfortable living space with a modern twist. Here’s how.
Pre-Renovation Advice: 10 Essential Factors Every Homeowner Must Consider
Planning a home renovation can be an exciting yet daunting task. The process requires expert pre-renovation advice and meticulous planning. Before embarking on a home renovation project, you should always seek professional pre-renovation advice to ensure a smooth and successful transformation. If you are not a seasoned renovator, you don’t know what you don’t know… and this can be as serious trap.
Grand Waterfront Residence Conversion Reimagines Coastal Design
Arts & Crafts Style 1940s home becomes two design-rich residences. Reimagining a 1940s Gunnamatta Bay grand waterfront residence into two separate dwellings was recently accomplished with charm and elegance. Personally, I love Arts and Crafts style homes so I was excited to see the renovation on this charming home. And then I realised it was two homes! This made the renovation and design aesthetic even more interesting.
Essential Tools for Every DIY Decorator
Every DIY decorator needs essential tools to complete projects to a high standard. There are so many tools available that you COULD use. But what about the essential tools that will make life easier, and projects more rewarding? We have the comprehensive list right here.
Creating A Cosy Winter Nook: Your Sanctuary for Chilly Days
As the Australian winter sets in, bringing cooler temperatures and shorter days, the appeal of a warm and cosy winter nook in your home grows immensely.
A cosy nook can serve as the perfect escape for those winter days when all you want to do is curl up with a good book, enjoy a hot cup of tea, or simply unwind in a peaceful spot.
Adopt This White Paint Guide; Your Walls Really Need It!
In this white paint guide, we'll delve into the nuanced world of white paint, exploring the differences between various shades, how to test them on your walls, what to watch out for, and ultimately, how to select the perfect white paint for your home.
Did I Make A Mistake Painting My Walls White?
White walls have long been hailed as the epitome of chic, timeless interior design. They're clean, versatile, and can make spaces feel larger and more airy. But as any seasoned interior designer will tell you, the choice of wall colour is a deeply personal one.
Eight Reasons Why Your Renovation Costs Are Out of Control
Renovating your home is an exciting endeavor, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare if you're renovations costs are out of control. As an interior designer with years of experience in home renovations, I've seen my fair share of projects veer off course.
Open Floor Plans: Love Them or Hate Them?
Explore the pros and cons of open floor plans in residential design. Some people love the sense of spaciousness and social interaction, while others argue they lack privacy and coziness. We look deeper into this design dilemma.
Unlocking The Hidden Potential of Your Home: A Guide To Identifying and Prioritising Home Remodelling Projects
Thinking of a home renovation? Feeling like your home could use a facelift? Considering remodeling but are unsure where to start? Don't worry, you're not alone! Many homeowners find themselves in a similar situation, pondering which areas of their home to tackle first to maximise value and functionality. Well, we’ve got you!
The 8 Key Benefits of Hiring An Interior Designer
Have you thought about the key benefits of hiring an interior designer? If you want to transform your space, create functional beauty, and increase your property value, then hiring an interior designer will be the perfect option. But why?
Interior Painting Tips To Transform Your Home
Interior painting will change your home décor. From a weekend project to the more elaborate, the possibilities are endless.
How To Successfully Nail An Open Plan Home
An open plan home is the modern design approach for the smart use of space. However they can feel cavernous. For space AND intimacy, follow these essential tips.
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