Home Beautiful – November issue

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Keep an eye out for this month’s Home Beautiful…I want I want I want! has three features in it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Before……….

This wee room (page 220) went from being really drab and unwelcoming to a gorgeous retreat for guests.

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My favorite bits….

Shutter doors! I love shutter doors, and as the existing cupboard doors were the only redeeming feature in the room… I decided to capitalise on it and reclaim two more as a bedhead. Looks amazing!

The decorative ladder. This is a great piece for any room really. Adds great visual interest above eye level and gives guests a cool way to hang their towels etc. Sadly, since doing this makeover, Carina Sherlock, my suppliers for the ladders have gone out of business. I’m searching for a good replacement…but in the interim, Provincial Home Living have a range . They are a lot smaller and have more of a vintage feel to them…but they’re very sweet.

The vintage dragon fly hooks. So so cute, and way practical.

The vintage mirror. If you have a small room…mirrors are your solution. This gorgeous (huge!) mirror virtually doubles the sense of space in the room…and looks incredible doing it.  No photo of it here…my skills aren’t up to scratch…check the feature and the online shop. www.iwanthomewares.com.au

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Total cost for the makeover came to $1939, plus $300 for the styling consultation and followup.

Nursery makeover. (Page 230)

Before….

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After….

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A new baby meant big changes for this room. From dark and cluttered to bright, light and organised.

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Favourite bits….

Vintage wicker cot. So much nicer than big planks of wood. I’d much rather be looking at dappled light as I lay in my bed than bars!

Handmade hot air balloons. Love love love them. They bring a real sense of fun into the room.

Dado wall panelling. Panelling gives square characterless boxes character and interest.

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Total cost for the makeover came to $1129, plus $300 for the styling consultation and followup.

Makeover your spare room feature. (Pg 193)

Great tips from both myself and editor Jane Parbury for getting the most out of your spare room.  Check it out and let me know what you think!