Have I mentioned how tired I am of plain white tiles?
Or worse… plain taupe, putty or any other boring boring boring tile???
Make a splash baby!! There are so many gorgeous patterned tiles out there. And not only do they look a whole lot better, groovier, and more individual…. they’re a whole lot easier to live with!!
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At the risk of repeating myself (!) don’t be scared things won’t “work” together.
Find a tile you love then work around it. Depending on the tile… you can cover the floor with it, use it as a detail or contrast it with other patterns.
Whichever way you go… at least it won’t be a carbon copy of everybody else’s bathroom. Down with taupe tiles!!!!!!
(Check out www.kasbahimports.com.au for beautiful hand painted fez tiles … utterly gorgeous! )
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As we say goodbye to daylight savings (and all that is good in life…) I thought I’d indulge in a bit of outdoor bathroom love.
So in love with the beautiful colours in this outdoor space!
All images from pinterest
Image from www.designsponge.com
For those contemplating a bathroom or kitchen update…have a think about decorative tiles. White is handy…but boring. Find tiles that you love…and make the space yours, not anyone’s. Don’t be scared about “matching”…matching is probably the worst thing you could do for any room. Instead surround yourself with pieces and designs that you love…and it will always look amazing.
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Image from www.fireclaytile.com
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Yummmmm
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LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
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And these!
Image from www.shabbysugarpinkboutique.blogspot.com
If you’re too nervous to commit to a full pattern then consider sweet cameos. Just a couple of hand painted tiles like the gorgeous Marie Antoinette tile above or the sweet floral ones below will add so much to an all white or all neutral wet area.
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Don’t forget to check out our online store and our new range of fab statement furniture!
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Your bath is the focal point for your bathroom…so make a splash with it!!
This beautiful old claw foot has been painted with a well chosen soft green. I love how the choice of a duller palette has left this room elegant, relaxed and understated. The combo of that amazing mirror and the claw foot could easily be overly formal with different colour choices.
LOVE pink in a bathroom. Bathrooms are definitely female right? …. just checked…”la salle de bain”…so yep… they’re girls!
Hot pink is even better…
This is stunning. What beautiful detail …
I’m not entirely in love with this space…but wallpaper to contrast ( rather than match…) with a cool coloured tub is a great look.
You can be as pretty or as dramatic as you please. Some more images to inspire…
This roll-top bath has been mounted on untreated oak blocks….cool huh? Love the Le Corbusier chaise…
Professional restoration and painting of vintage baths can be fairly expensive… So, if you’re feeling up to the challenge… check out The Daily Tubber (http://www.vintagetub.com/blog/2005/09/painting-exterior-of-old-claw-foot-tub.html ) and eHow Home (http://www.ehow.com/how_4882197_paint-claw-foot-bathtub.html ) Great tips on prepping and painting your bath.
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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.
Image from www.home-industrial.blogspot.com
Glass doors are excellent for inside. They provide the sense of separateness without being heavy or closed off.
Image from www.bellemaison23.com
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….
Image from www.annasage.com
Image from www.trendir.com
Image from www.desiretoinspire.net
Image from www.inspirebohemia.blogspot.com
And if the glass breaks…how cool is this…
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Quirky bathmats
#1
Image from www.thomaspaul.com
If you’re finding your bathroom dead boring…then get yourself a quirky bathmat to inject a bit of fun.
Love this Moby mat from the talented Thomas Paul for $44.00.
#2
Image from www.thomaspaul.com
And the lion is way cool. Also Thomas Paul also $44.00
#3
Image from www.urbanoutfitters.com
How cute is this owl from Urban Outfitters? All rubber…so it’s a fab inside the tub option, and only $14.00
#4
Image from www.urbanoutfitters.com
And the no diving design is fab…same price.
Image from www.anthropologie.com
But my fave would be this Castile rose mat from Anthropologie. So sweet…and great texture for the toes!
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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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Image from www.blissfullblog.com
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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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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
