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If you have a room with poor natural light…it’s almost impossible to make it look fresh and welcoming.
But…
a basic skylight costs under $500 so there’s absolutely no reason to have a dingy, unlit room. Of course, there’s a million different types with a million different price tags…so do your research…always get three quotes, and think outside the square when designing. Use your angles, consider the space and be inventive.
Lots of great skylight designs to inspire you….
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So… if you’ve got a dark room that you rarely go into … or worse, a dimly lit room that you’re often in…make a call to a skylight manufacturer near you. Better to get a quote and a few ideas, than to continue hating your room.
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If you’re lucky enough to have room in your roof…you should use it! Good windows and blinds are key to making a small attic space work…and these ones above are fantastic for air circulation. Also loving the touch of wallpaper above the bed!
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Of course your usable space is limited with the angles of the roof…but it’s the angles that make the rooms look so gorgeous!
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So many uses for an attic space…. Love the idea of a dressing room up there…might have to have the high heels downstairs though.
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Home offices can get out of the lounge room and be amazing with their own space…
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And the perfect parents retreat is just a small reno away.
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Or… make space for a teenagers haven.
So if you need another room…you may find you already have one, complete with fab angles, just waiting for you upstairs.
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Almost all of my clients find positioning artwork pretty difficult…
So, I’ve come up with a short video to show you how…the easy way!!!
From relatively simple groupings, like the one above…
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To fun full-on gallerias… filled with memories and interest.
Click on this link http://youtu.be/M2wFcqPaMmM and let me know if it helps!
I’d love your feedback.
Cheers,
Ria
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Given that your walk in or closet is filled with clothes, shoes, handbags and jewellery that you bought because they were pretty….then there’s absolutely no reason why it shouldn’t be pretty!
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If you have the space…a statement couch, ottoman or chair is a great addition to a dressing room.
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And if you’re going to get the lighting right anywhere…this is the spot!
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Add some great colour to boost your sense of confidence as you select!
ps. she must have loved that ottoman fabric…she’s got a jacket in the same…
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Or use wallpaper to add character.
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Artwork rarely makes an appearance in a walk in…but if you haven’t used up all the wall space with hooks for scarves, hats etc, then it’s lovely to bring art into a space filled with colour and patterns.
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If you don’t like having everything out and visible…then consider curtains to close the wardrobe off, rather than doors. It’s a much softer look.
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But if you do… How gorgeous is this?
Some celeb closets to critique…
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Eva….
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Christina…
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And Miley Cyrus…believe it or not. Can’t stand her…don’t mind her walk in!
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In honour of the white christmas people are having elsewhere…I thought I’d show you some great all white designs I’ve come across.
Enjoy x
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Love , love love this bedroom.
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This is the time of year when a lack of organization will bite you on the ass. Getting a spare room habitable for guests, even just locating the chrissy decorations can be a cinch or a nightmare… depending on whether you did anything about it last year.
Cabinetry is costly and permanent, but baskets are an inexpensive storage solution that can adapt to your changing circumstances. And they work in every room in the house…
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Love this!
There are so many different types of baskets you’re bound to find a style for you.
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From coastal cute…
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To rustic charm…
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Keep in mind that stackable ones are space savers for when they’re not in use.
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Low ones are great for orgainizing little items. Ikea have half size as well as the original size woven baskets that fit two to a cube in their expedit bookcases.
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You can even get stair baskets…an extraordinarily good idea for Mum’s in two storey houses.
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And these wire ones are gorgeous.
Organising with baskets is not expensive and it’s not hard. While you’re finishing off present shopping grab a cool selection and set yourself up for a smooth and organised new year.
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Idiosyncratic accessories that reflect your interests, or your sense of humour, are a key ingredient in your home. It’s your home, not a magazines, or your girlfriends…yours. So it should have pieces you choose specifically because you love them…regardless.
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Isn’t that why we get our own home? So we can drink out the of juice carton if we want, or hang baby blue boxing gloves at the end of our beautiful iron beds.
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It doesn’t have to be a Bengal tiger lamp…(but loving it!).
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Or antique panels from a farm listing name and weight of cows …(and loving it even more!)
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It can be confidently ( or even semi permanently) incorporating a hobby or past-time into your living space. Again…it’s your space…not your visitors. Why do we cater so much to people who don’t pay the mortgage? Don’t get me started on rarely used guest rooms…
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Or it can be as simple as a lovely old vintage phone.
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Or a fancy mirror pimped up to another level with a can of spray paint.
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As authentic as much loved and still used cricket bats.
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Or as nostalgic as the guitar that doesn’t get played too often…but is still loved.
If you don’t know where to start to add a piece of interest, then just sort through your childhood pieces. Fun mementos of childhood like these skittles look great.
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It’s easy enough to copy the pages of a magazine and your space will be beautiful. But it is only when you add yourself that your house becomes a home and somewhere people want to hang out.
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Check out … as ever … your local antique stores for pieces that take your fancy, and Anthopologie has some cool quirky pieces like this papier mache zebra.
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But start in your Mum’s garage…. you’ll be amazed at what you find and how cool they can look in a different setting.
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If you haven’t already noticed orange is the IT colour this season. So vibrant and fun…a perfect change from the dullness of winter. And it goes with just about everything!
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If you don’t want to invest too much money in your orange lift, then stick to accents. Towels in bathrooms, vases, prints, cushions or lamp shades in lounge rooms, and throws or pillow cases in bedrooms are great accent pieces.
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But if you are prepared to invest…what a fab rug! Armadillo now has a designer range available with all manner of cool colours and designs available including orange and a similar Moroccan style pattern. These are also available through www.iwanthomewares.com.au with freight included. Email me at ria@iwantiwantiwant.com.au if interested.
Some more images to inspire…
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This is the coolest nursery I’ve seen in a while.
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Artwork is always a great way to introduce orange…
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Love love love the orange fridge!
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Check out Matt Blatt for some very cool orange stools and chairs. Freedom also has an orange metal stencil side table that’s cute and inexpensive.
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Or go to www.iwanthomewares.com.au for this fab fabric in a custom made lamp shade.
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And Etsy always has groovy retro pieces…and retro always has orange!
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
