This bedroom set was designed and custom made for a little girl

The materials Used were Katherine Plaid in Purple

And Sage Green Linnen Cotton with highlights of purple french lace and tassels

Step 1: Gather your materials paint samples and any other samples you may have for the room, Arrange these "materials flat on a board this is called a "mood Board"

Now you can see what the over all effect will be. also this is the time to change any colours or materials that dont blend well TIP: Go for texture as well as look when buying your fabrics.

Step 2: Prep and paint your room if nessesary,Once this has finished drying have your carpet Installed.

Step 3: If you are re instating furniture back in to the room now is the time to do so, Otherwise time to constuct that piece youvé brought TIP: Before you rush out and replace a bed give it the once over Can it be painted,stained,modified or Upholstered to give it a new lease on life?.

Step 4: Time to sew & what beter place to do this than in the very room your working!

TIP If you brought a doona set try complementing with neckrolls cushions or a throw all are very simple to make, Where to get the same material SIMPLE buy another set the same you will find the pillow cases only have to be folded 3/4 accross and sewn straight put rbbon ties though the ends that were sewn prior to folding!.

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This set of one single doona, pillow case, euro ,and cusion or neckroll $380.00

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These are pictures of my own loung room showing a very eclectic mix of furniture not only in colour but also in style.

Yet somehow the feel is calm and relaxed creating an atmosphere of east meets west with old world charm thrown in to the mix thanks to antiques.

The size of furniture in this room was most important, anything too big would only make the space seem smaller so only a 2.5 seat blue club lounge and a pair of scaled down wing chairs were sufficient seatting arranged in a "Conversation" placement around an indian prayer seat masqerading as a coffee table "Anchored" and Set upon a wool rug to tie the colours together.

Two large framed prints lit over head Anchor this arrangement to the wall and give it purpose in the room flanked by side chests and lamps that complement the club lounge help bring the look toghether.

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A 1930s home which had a very drab hallway was given the once over in one afternoon.

Small spaces are very quick to do especialy if you have preped right before hand (sanding etc;)

TIP: If you are scared to experiment with colour chose a base colour then a colour 3 shades lighter or darker for your trims from the same range or from the opposite side of the colour wheel

Hanging & displaying pictures around your home can be a very daunting task for many.

With a few tips to guide you on your way you will be haning pictures like a pro in no time at all!.

lets start with FIXTURES you will find many different ways to hang your pictures from walls in various forms, There is a picture of the most common types of fixtures bellow.

Obviously the heavier the load the larger the support, Gather together a hammer , level , tape measure and any screw drivers or drills that you might need.

Lay your pictures out on the floor in front of you and arrange them according to shape , size ,colour, style etc.

Now is the time to think about LIGHTING there are more choices than you might think the most common is Spotlighting, Bar lighting and now days the more modern adjustable down lights.

Also Consider the decor of the room to acheive a maximum mood effect with your other lighting

EG 1: An aisian room with dark wood trim with warm mocha colour walls and a variety of dense textures and clean lines dictate that the over head lighting be DIM and look ''light" with asian scrolls hung on the walls in alcoves that are SPOTLIGHTED from above and aimed at the centre of the sides of the alcove so the light forms a reflective effect around the art.

EG 2: An English inspired room with layer apon layer of heritage texture and exuberence, dictates a differnt story over head lighting is by way of elegant chandeliers or pendant lights or if money is no problem lavish cornice lighting can be installed, Otherwise only dim wattage lamps are dé rigúer. Pictures are commonly lit in two ways one from the bottom with the light eminating up or from the top with the light casting downward.

Now to hang your pictures, A grouping of pictures be it the same or different needs an "outer limmit". this is the shape your pictures will fit inside of on your wall.

Try to tell a story with your pictures as this is far more interesting than a group of unrelated products,a story can be many things the frames all the same or a unified shape or colour the same mounts or theme in the pictures.

Pictures don't have to be hung on walls either!!! Think out side the square and get creative one simple photo in a glass jar on the coffee table can be very cute especialy when the jar is filled with jelly beans.

Create a still life with your pictures by placing the picture/s somewhere and incorporate various objects that relate to the picture.

Long halways look great as a gallery space! dont forget to unify them in some way shape or form.

Landings dictate a mirror not only to enlarge the space it helps bring extra light to the area and by anchoring it above a peir table you will have acheived a classic look and don't forget to check yourself out on the way down!!

HOT TIP: Do not ever! choose the most domminant colour from a picture or rug to paint your room with remember subtle is best and choose one of the more lighter coulours even if it is only tiny you'd be supprised at how that colour then pops out !

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One of the biggest mistakes i constantly see is picture size to wall size propportion no little pictures by them selves on a big wall !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you have a window in your house that dosn't give you the privacy you require?.

This bathroom window faced a public access way and offered little but a blind for cover and when closed let no light into the room.

Soulution...1 tin of White Knight clear window frosting around $15.00 a can.

I used a whole can for this window, an hour later a light filled and private space without the heafty expence of a glazier!!!!

For other cost saving tips get in touch with lachlan at baron.l.s.mackay@hotmail.com

Here you will find the steps to guide yourself to installing corbels although these are not supporting a heavy load for eg an arch they are for decorative effect to add to the formal flair

TIP: IF YOU ARE INSTALLING CORBELLS IN A PERIOD HOUSE AN ARCH IS MOST IMPORTANT! HERE THE CELING HEIGHT IS MINIMAL THERE FOR A MOCK SUPPORT BEAM WAS ADDED TO ACHEIVE THE SAME EFFECT WITH OUT CLOSING IN THE SPACE.

I my corbels at a local market for $10.00 otherwise your local plaster suppler in the yellow pages will help you.

Before you rush out and spend thousands on pelmets for your windows check first to see if they can have a hard pelmet installed in to the recces around the edge of the window

STEP 1, Here i have used tounge and groove floor board @ $1.88 PLM (per linear metre) Each pelmet has been measured and cut to fit.

Now that you have tacked/Hammered your board in place mix up a batch of spak filla (plaster) mix and fill the holes around the edges this will have to be done once more after it has dried due to shrinkage making shure to sand in between each fill

Now that your filla has dried sand it to perfection and paint your desired colour (mount any decals before you paint)

A little hard work, and for about $2.50 au per window you can't go wrong!