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Create a walk-in wardrobe that even Carrie Bradshaw would be envious of!

Written by Pstone on 6 September 2018. Posted in Styles/Trends, Wardrobes.

Here are some simple ideas that will take it from ordinary to luxe!

GO CHUNKY

Have cabinetry built from thicker board (for example 32mm). Standard wardrobe internals are usually made from 16-18mm white melamine board. The photo’s below show the same white cabinetry in both 18mm and 32mm board. The difference speaks for itself.

PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2

16mm Board – Adjustable shelves – exposed holes 32mm Board – Fixed shelves – no holes

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Exposed holes for adjustable shelving can cheapen the look of your cabinetry (Photo 1). Taking some time to plan what you want to store in each section of the wardrobe before building will enable you to request fixed shelving so that exposed holes will not be seen (Photo 2). These small details will give the wardrobe a cleaner, crisper look and will look more like custom made cabinetry than flat-pack cabinetry.

This can be seen in the above photos.

ADD COLOUR

Light coloured laminate can tend to look a little like flat-pack cabinetry. Give it that wow factor by adding some colour or detail. If you don’t want to bring in any colour in the cabinetry, an accent chair or artwork will lift the space, as can be seen below in one of The Block reveals this week.

LIGHTING

Make an impact with strip lighting to highlight features of your wardrobe. An inexpensive way to bring instant luxe to your wardrobe.

A SPOT FOR EVERYTHING

By carefully planning exactly what you need in your wardrobe, every inch of space can be utilised. Here are some clever ideas.

CLEVER USE OF MIRRORS

In room reveal from The Block, a floor to ceiling mirror has been used along one wall, creating a sense of spaciousness.

by Belinda Kuchel

September 2018

Coastal Style

Written by Pstone on 8 January 2018. Posted in Styles/Trends.

COASTAL STYLE

Some of the key elements of Coastal design are:

Relaxed and unfussy

Coastal life is comfortable, relaxed and unfussy and interiors in this style reflect these attributes.

It’s all about casually arranged furnishings in simple, natural and durable textiles and surfaces. Upholstered pieces dressed in slipcovers in linens, cottons or denims reflect the casual laid back mood of this style.

Oversized armchairs and sofas work well with this style as do distressed wooden coffee tables and woven wicker stools.

Colours that reflect the coast

Clear blues, sea greens, creamy whites and beige all reflect the hues of the sand and water.

In relation to wood tones, greyish tone woods such as ash or whitewashing and pickling woods are the perfect accompaniment to this style.

Nautical Accents

Nautical accents don’t need to be overdone, a few well-chosen touches such as shells, coral, driftwood and sea creatures add to the authenticity of this look.