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Our newest statement pieces… Four fab vintage dining chairs in a high gloss fire engine red with our signature mix of gorgeous fabrics
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Available from our online store www.iwanthomewares.com.au
$250 per chair or $225 per chair if you buy the whole family.
We’re ready to roll! The first lot of products have all come back from their respective craftsmen and I’m more in love with them than I could have thought.
V. excited to give you all a sneak peek.
This gorgeous Queen Anne bedside has come up so beautifully! The orange will give any bedroom that perfect pop of colour. Better still…the wee drawer has been hand lined with a fab stylised floral fabric. The stunning vintage deco drawer pull is the perfect hardware for this.
Fabulous! Retro cool with Mad Men chic. This 60′s sideboard has been lovingly restored and customised.
This is, without a doubt, the best mirror I have come across. Perfect for giving style to large spaces and style and space to small ones. The only thing missing was colour.
A slightly taller version of the Queen Anne bedside…and with a more sophisticated palette in the beautiful teal blue and the mustard base of the quirky ladies heads fabric. Gorgeous detailed vintage drawer pull!
I think this is my favorite piece. The beautiful shape of the Queen Anne…with that sexy pink and all those gorgeous lined drawers…
Love love love this lamp. So bright and fun. The vibrant mix of colours in the shade will open up any colour scheme enormously.
All of these will be available at the I Want Homewares online store as of tomorrow! Please remember that with the exception of the mirror these are one off designs, so once an item has been sold, it won’t be available again.
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Anyone else watching The Block? I haven’t loved any of the rooms at all…but I have always loved an inside swing…and the couple who did the boys room put in a lot of fun kid’s stuff including a swing. The key to this working is, of course, space. You want to make sure you have a clear trajectory. Because if you give a child a swing…you can be sure they’ll use it to the fullest!
An indoor swing is about the most effective “informaliser” you can get. It adds a sense of relaxed fun to any space, particularly an indoor one where its presence is unexpected.
How gorgeous is this all white room? So pretty with the addition of the swing, and then we have the room below…
Where the swing and the space are just plain cool.
Here, the swing really complements the space by drawing more attention to the fab ceiling height. Clever and cool.
A few more images to inspire…
And I know it’s a little cheesy, and borderline Anne Geddes, but I love love love trailing vine up a swing…
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Today’s post is really just an ode to the most important things in your house…..
Windows make or break a house so don’t stint on them. If you can’t afford new ones, check out second hand auction houses for amazing old windows that just need some love and elbow grease.
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With the exception of yesterday we have had so many lovely days in a row that it’s been wonderful spending time outdoors. Creating your own outdoor room is a fantastic thing to do to make the most of our beautiful weather.
The key elements to an outdoor room are comfy chairs, a sheltered space, and pretty accessories. If the outdoor chairs you have are uncomfortable…then get rid of them! If you have something in an area that does’t work…then the area won’t work, and uncomfortable chairs are just stupid. (The same rule applies to all the insanely uncomfortable sofas out there in holiday homes. I have no idea why everyone puts their most uncomfortable furniture in the place they most want to relax…) Also…there’s loads of waterproof options out there nowadays. So mattresses, cushions, even rugs can be left out if there’s some degree of shelter.
Seating that has storage in it is a terrific option for an outdoor area…then the cushions etc can be stowed away during the wet months. It doesn’t have to be huge…but an outdoor room is a crucial part of the house. We only have about 3-4 months of the year where it’s comfortable to be outside…so we need to make the most of it with really appealing areas that we can’t wait to chill out in. Some images from the sweet to the sublime to inspire…
I would like to see some great Moroccan painted tiles here…
Good lighting can make all the difference to you using your area after sundown. If you have one harsh spotlight….turn it off or direct its focus up the nearest tree! For romance think fairy lights and lanterns…for fun check out multicoloured string lights like these..
What a beautiful bench…
I’m not entirely sure this is even an outside room…but it’s fun
Now that looks comfy…
And that…
I would love to have an outdoor fireplace and mantle!!!
Again…not sure if this is an outdoor rug….but man it’s gorgeous!!! I am on the hunt for it or similar…will keep you posted.
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Books! Have I mentioned how great books look? If you have boxes of them taking up space and a room that lacks character…then bring the two together!
A great bookcase can make a room… see the amazing space above. That would have to be one of the coolest dining rooms I’ve seen. Love the ladder!
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I want I want I want! on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/iwantiwantiwant
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Yippee!!! I’ve finally got my facebook page properly up and running!
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Which means you can access all the videos I’ve been making ( …yes, the making of them look just like this ) that I can’t upload on the blog. Finally! The videos are a fun mix of gorgeous images and tips…and so far we have…
Chalkboard walls
Multiple mirrors in bathrooms
Trunks and old suitcases
Stencilled floorboards
Decorative ladders
Quirky bedside tables
Pendants in bedrooms
Organised hallways
Hanging a wall gallery (very handy tips!!!)
Not hanging prints
White painted floorboards
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So… to follow me on facebook all you need to do is click on this link
http://www.facebook.com/iwantiwantiwant
Click on the “Like” tab underneath the main photo. Then click on the “Mailing List Sign-up” and enter your details.
Easy peasy!
Don’t forget to click on the “like” tab!
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This means not only can you see all existing videos, but I can also let you know when there are new ones to see, and even when I’ve posted a blog and what it’s about (to save you from going to the blog when I’ve been lazy and not posted!).
I’ve also been able to load up on Facebook lots of photo albums I’ve compiled…
21 so far and counting! …including room makeovers.
So yay! I’m looking forward to having you all join me on FB x
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That link once more….!!!
http://www.facebook.com/iwantiwantiwant
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Whilst open plan homes are great…sometimes you need a few doors inside.
From a green perspective it’s a lot more practical to heat the one room you’re in rather than the whole house.
From an aesthetic perspective, doors, walls, angles (even the rooms) are elements that can play a decorative role. And it’s nice to be able to have different feels per room and it’s nice to wonder what lies behind a door. I like to have a little sense of privacy…or at least separateness in my home.
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Glass doors are excellent for inside. They provide the sense of separateness without being heavy or closed off.
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This is such a clever idea for an entrance hall. Stops the weather from coming in and separates the functional entry area from the living area without losing any of the great sense of space. The glass also allows for some really clever colour play…breaking down the main colour of the living area and drawing attention up to the stained glass….fabulous.
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And they can be just beautiful in their own right. Some images to inspire….
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And if the glass breaks…how cool is this…
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Ria FitzGerald has worked as an interior stylist in Melbournes inner east for the past twelve years.
Now based on the Bellarine Peninsula, Ria continues to offer in-home styling consultations for both the visual and the practical elements of your home, renovation and colour consulting and event styling.
Rias work can be seen featured regularly in Home Beautiful Magazine.
\"The I want I want I want! blog is a weekday (ish!) update with reviews of the best online homewares shopping, styling tips, peeks into my favorite homes and commentary on design, interiors and art.
Hopefully you will find new products, designs and ideas to inspire you to make your home the most fabulous place it can be!\" Ria x
