Showing posts with label home interiors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home interiors. Show all posts
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
Thursday, 20 October 2016
Metal Meets Tranquility
Metal Moods
Metal Moods is inspired by a thoughtful fusion of opulent colours and reflective textures, glistering minerals and metallic surfaces. Warm metals such as gold, brass and copper can be used in the same interior scheme. Be daring and pair it alongside cooler metals such as silver or even platinum. The combination of different metals adds multiple layers of interest and dimension to any room. Get the look with Pirouette Shadings, Range: Satin Metallic or Fabric Collection: Aria Botanics.
Tranquility
From the horizon to the different ocean waters, the shades of blue offers a serene feeling whilst promoting relaxation. This trend is drawn from the Pantone Colour of the Year. The blue tones create a naturally connected sense of space.
Blue matches almost any décor so look for ways that you can bring calm and quiet into your space – pictures of the sunset or even the ocean. Find and print an image that you love and place it where you will see it every day, for instance, on your bedside table to be seen as you wake every morning. Let that calm inspire you throughout the year. Get the look with Luxaflex fabric ranges Tahlya, Colour: Amalfi or Ethos, Colour: Aquamarine.
Tranquility
From the horizon to the different ocean waters, the shades of blue offers a serene feeling whilst promoting relaxation. This trend is drawn from the Pantone Colour of the Year. The blue tones create a naturally connected sense of space.
Blue matches almost any décor so look for ways that you can bring calm and quiet into your space – pictures of the sunset or even the ocean. Find and print an image that you love and place it where you will see it every day, for instance, on your bedside table to be seen as you wake every morning. Let that calm inspire you throughout the year. Get the look with Luxaflex fabric ranges Tahlya, Colour: Amalfi or Ethos, Colour: Aquamarine.
Monday, 21 March 2016
Selling Houses Australia - Leongatha
The LifeStyle Channel's Selling Houses Australia Episode 7 Season 9
The Story: Kate and Mark met when they were both 17 years old and were attending two different high schools in Leongatha. They dated for 6 years before getting married and starting their family. They have two girls, Ayla who is 8 years old and Talia who is 6. Mark coaches the local AFL football team and Kate coaches the affiliated local netball team. Mark works at the local sporting store in the main street and Kate teaches at Leongatha Secondary College. They are both heavily involved in community activities and both call themselves 'sports nuts'
Kate and Mark originally built a house and then decided to sell it, because it was slightly out of their budget. They purchased 35 Brumley St 5 years ago and thought that they would be able to live in it for a few years and then sell it and get something bigger afterwards. Although they were happy paying a smaller mortgage living there, they have not outgrown the house. They want a property that has more space so that the two girls can have freedom to run around and yell and scream and do what kids do.
The Problem: The quaint house was in dire need of a facelift - inside and out. The house could not compete with the prettier houses in the area. The weatherboard look of the house looked drab, where the exterior did not have a 'wow' factor. The house did not have a bad layout, it just looked old and boring, and had no style.
The Solution: The layout of the house was actually quite good, so all that was needed was a punch of colour and style to create some personality. A bold colour scheme at the back of the house was used to echo and compliment the new exterior colour scheme. The dark timber trims on the interior was left to echo the dark trims of the exterior and create a nice and simple feature to bring in warmth.
Luxaflex® Wood Essence Blinds were installed throughout the house. Wood Essence Blinds provide a practical alternative to Timber Venetian Blinds. They are perfect for high-humidity areas.
Wood Essence Blinds provide the look of real wood combined with the quality and durability of advanced technology that is resistant to discolouration and warping. Wood Essence Blinds were a nice compliment to the timber look of the house, and added a nice contrast to the flooring and dark trims.
The colour Snow White with the brown timber frame of the window created a nice focal point within the rooms. The major positive with having Wood Essence Blinds in the bedrooms, in particular the kid's room is that the blinds are virtually low maintenance. Because the slats can be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth, finger prints and dirty marks are easy to get off.
All Luxaflex® Window Coverings were supplied and installed by Luxaflex® Gallery dealer Olympic Blinds in Edithvale, VIC.
The Story: Kate and Mark met when they were both 17 years old and were attending two different high schools in Leongatha. They dated for 6 years before getting married and starting their family. They have two girls, Ayla who is 8 years old and Talia who is 6. Mark coaches the local AFL football team and Kate coaches the affiliated local netball team. Mark works at the local sporting store in the main street and Kate teaches at Leongatha Secondary College. They are both heavily involved in community activities and both call themselves 'sports nuts'
Kate and Mark originally built a house and then decided to sell it, because it was slightly out of their budget. They purchased 35 Brumley St 5 years ago and thought that they would be able to live in it for a few years and then sell it and get something bigger afterwards. Although they were happy paying a smaller mortgage living there, they have not outgrown the house. They want a property that has more space so that the two girls can have freedom to run around and yell and scream and do what kids do.
The Problem: The quaint house was in dire need of a facelift - inside and out. The house could not compete with the prettier houses in the area. The weatherboard look of the house looked drab, where the exterior did not have a 'wow' factor. The house did not have a bad layout, it just looked old and boring, and had no style.
The Solution: The layout of the house was actually quite good, so all that was needed was a punch of colour and style to create some personality. A bold colour scheme at the back of the house was used to echo and compliment the new exterior colour scheme. The dark timber trims on the interior was left to echo the dark trims of the exterior and create a nice and simple feature to bring in warmth.
Luxaflex® Wood Essence Blinds were installed throughout the house. Wood Essence Blinds provide a practical alternative to Timber Venetian Blinds. They are perfect for high-humidity areas.
Wood Essence Blinds provide the look of real wood combined with the quality and durability of advanced technology that is resistant to discolouration and warping. Wood Essence Blinds were a nice compliment to the timber look of the house, and added a nice contrast to the flooring and dark trims.
The colour Snow White with the brown timber frame of the window created a nice focal point within the rooms. The major positive with having Wood Essence Blinds in the bedrooms, in particular the kid's room is that the blinds are virtually low maintenance. Because the slats can be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth, finger prints and dirty marks are easy to get off.
The drab exterior of the home was not competing with the much prettier homes in the area. An exterior paint job of a pastel green created a fresh new look, so did the addition of new plants at the front of the property.
Friday, 4 March 2016
Selling Houses Australia- Stroud
The LifeStyle Channel's Selling Houses Australia Episode 5 Season 9
The Story: Ariana and Melissa purchased their Stroud property after Ariana got a job there with the NSW Ambulance Service. They thought it would be a nice place to settle. They have family in Newcastle and buying in Stroud meant they could afford a big property for the family they were planning.
The couple now have 3 boys under the age of 3. There is 3 year old Zac, 18 month old Eli, and 6 week old new born Tane.
All was going to plan until Ariana's job meant that they had to move to Teagardens. As a Paramedic, she has to be on call, which means the family have to live in the place she works. Ariana and Melissa are really desperate to get a sale and feel stuck with the house they own while living somewhere else in a rental.
The Problem: This house had an overall very good interior, but it just had a very old fashion look to it. which needed some modern character injected into it. The carpet was old and daggy, and made the kitchen, dining area and lounge area feel disjointed.
The backyard had a sloping garden, and a large deck which needed replacing - a beast of a project on its own. The shed created an ugly distraction from the deck/entertaining area, and needed to be hidden or covered up.
The Solution: Take the daggy out of the house by sprucing up the interior and exterior. The backyard had a sloping garden, so the old deck was replaced with a new one. Because the deck was so large, it was divided into zones for dining and lounging. A beautiful slatted screen was installed to hide the shed from the entertaining area of the deck, making it more appealing. By matching the paint at the front of the house to the back plus a clean and tidy up, the exterior was brought back to life.
Inside the house, only simple, but effective changes were made. The old fashion feel of the house was banished, injecting some modernism to create some character.
By taking out the carpet in the living/dining area and replacing it with modern laminate, it instantly created flow between the kitchen, dining and lounge areas. It also created the illusion of extra space.
Beach Roman Shades in Series B500 Translucent fabric (White) were installed in the lounge and dining area. Beach Roman Shades added that contemporary feel to the house, and was the perfect colour compliment to the grey and white tones of the house. Luxaflex® Beach Roman Shades are a great insulator, as they can extend past the window frame for full coverage, and the translucent fabric allows for natural sunlight to come into the lounge and dining area - creating the perfect ambiance.
B500 Blockout fabric in White were chosen instead for the bedrooms for privacy and coverage from the natural light. The Beach Romans in the bedroom created a timeless, yet contemporary look, injecting character into the previously dull looking bedrooms.
The Story: Ariana and Melissa purchased their Stroud property after Ariana got a job there with the NSW Ambulance Service. They thought it would be a nice place to settle. They have family in Newcastle and buying in Stroud meant they could afford a big property for the family they were planning.
The couple now have 3 boys under the age of 3. There is 3 year old Zac, 18 month old Eli, and 6 week old new born Tane.
All was going to plan until Ariana's job meant that they had to move to Teagardens. As a Paramedic, she has to be on call, which means the family have to live in the place she works. Ariana and Melissa are really desperate to get a sale and feel stuck with the house they own while living somewhere else in a rental.
The Problem: This house had an overall very good interior, but it just had a very old fashion look to it. which needed some modern character injected into it. The carpet was old and daggy, and made the kitchen, dining area and lounge area feel disjointed.
The backyard had a sloping garden, and a large deck which needed replacing - a beast of a project on its own. The shed created an ugly distraction from the deck/entertaining area, and needed to be hidden or covered up.
The Solution: Take the daggy out of the house by sprucing up the interior and exterior. The backyard had a sloping garden, so the old deck was replaced with a new one. Because the deck was so large, it was divided into zones for dining and lounging. A beautiful slatted screen was installed to hide the shed from the entertaining area of the deck, making it more appealing. By matching the paint at the front of the house to the back plus a clean and tidy up, the exterior was brought back to life.
Inside the house, only simple, but effective changes were made. The old fashion feel of the house was banished, injecting some modernism to create some character.
By taking out the carpet in the living/dining area and replacing it with modern laminate, it instantly created flow between the kitchen, dining and lounge areas. It also created the illusion of extra space.
Beach Roman Shades in Series B500 Translucent fabric (White) were installed in the lounge and dining area. Beach Roman Shades added that contemporary feel to the house, and was the perfect colour compliment to the grey and white tones of the house. Luxaflex® Beach Roman Shades are a great insulator, as they can extend past the window frame for full coverage, and the translucent fabric allows for natural sunlight to come into the lounge and dining area - creating the perfect ambiance.
B500 Blockout fabric in White were chosen instead for the bedrooms for privacy and coverage from the natural light. The Beach Romans in the bedroom created a timeless, yet contemporary look, injecting character into the previously dull looking bedrooms.
Monday, 29 February 2016
Selling Houses Australia - Mudgeeraba
The LifeStyle Channel's Selling Houses Australia Episode 4 Season 9
The Story: Maria and Marissa, along with Maria's partner Alan, bought this iconic windmill property in 2001. The plan was that Marissa would run the family Indian restaurant business and Maria and Alan would bottle their chutneys and spices. They decided to close the restaurant to concentrate on the spice business. A few days after that, Maria's partner Alan passed away from cancer.
Since Alan's death, the girls have found it difficult to maintain their beloved windmill. Much of their time is taken up with the cooking and mixing of their spices and chutneys, not to mention regular visits to markets and food festivals to promote and sell their product.
The property has been on the market for two long years and this is causing no end of frustration to Maria and Marissa. They need to buy or rent a small industrial space to run and attempt to expand their small business, but cannot afford to do this until their quirky windmill sells.
The Problem: This commercial residence was very outdated, and needed to be cleaned up and brought out of the dark ages. It needed to find a way to show potential buyers that the house could be used for a number of purposes. The exposed brink on the inside made it darker than it should be, making the property feel gloomy. The restaurant area was overloaded with product, making the space feel really crammed and small.
The residence area was completely dated, but everything was in good working condition. From the purple and brown colour scheme to the old furniture, it needed a modern and fresh look.
The exterior looked quite sad, because the sails of the windmill was broken. The windmill looked odd next to the residential part of the house, and really needed to pop and create that wow factor from the outside.
The Solution: Bring back the identity of the windmill property by restoring the sails and bringing some modern into the interior. The exterior of the property was given a new paint job to brighten up the windmill. The light butter colour automatically made the windmill stand out and complimented the existing brickwork. The front door steps were also re-tiled to replace all the broken tiles.
The dark and very dated colours of the commercial space was replaced with an on-trend grey colour to brighten up the inside and create a modern look. The interior brick work around the fireplace was also covered up, which allowed for the vintage wooden ceiling to stay as something had to give.
It was important to highlight the commercial aspect of the property, but also needed to keep all options open by revamping the domestic area. In the residential part of the property, the horrible purple suede effect was painted over with a nice neutral colour, which automatically brightened up the property.
Roller Blinds in Atmosphere Translucent fabric in the colour Pure White were installed because they have a clean look and matched perfectly with the interior's colour scheme. Luxaflex Roller Blinds gave the property a stylish finish as well as offering functionality and easy operation.
The bedrooms were given some new appeal with new linen and furniture, and the dated curtains replaced with Luxaflex Roller Blinds.
All Luxaflex® Window Coverings were supplied and installed by Luxaflex® Gallery dealer Tomorrow's Home Environment in Bundall, QLD.
The Story: Maria and Marissa, along with Maria's partner Alan, bought this iconic windmill property in 2001. The plan was that Marissa would run the family Indian restaurant business and Maria and Alan would bottle their chutneys and spices. They decided to close the restaurant to concentrate on the spice business. A few days after that, Maria's partner Alan passed away from cancer.
Since Alan's death, the girls have found it difficult to maintain their beloved windmill. Much of their time is taken up with the cooking and mixing of their spices and chutneys, not to mention regular visits to markets and food festivals to promote and sell their product.
The property has been on the market for two long years and this is causing no end of frustration to Maria and Marissa. They need to buy or rent a small industrial space to run and attempt to expand their small business, but cannot afford to do this until their quirky windmill sells.
The Problem: This commercial residence was very outdated, and needed to be cleaned up and brought out of the dark ages. It needed to find a way to show potential buyers that the house could be used for a number of purposes. The exposed brink on the inside made it darker than it should be, making the property feel gloomy. The restaurant area was overloaded with product, making the space feel really crammed and small.
The residence area was completely dated, but everything was in good working condition. From the purple and brown colour scheme to the old furniture, it needed a modern and fresh look.
The exterior looked quite sad, because the sails of the windmill was broken. The windmill looked odd next to the residential part of the house, and really needed to pop and create that wow factor from the outside.
The Solution: Bring back the identity of the windmill property by restoring the sails and bringing some modern into the interior. The exterior of the property was given a new paint job to brighten up the windmill. The light butter colour automatically made the windmill stand out and complimented the existing brickwork. The front door steps were also re-tiled to replace all the broken tiles.
The dark and very dated colours of the commercial space was replaced with an on-trend grey colour to brighten up the inside and create a modern look. The interior brick work around the fireplace was also covered up, which allowed for the vintage wooden ceiling to stay as something had to give.
It was important to highlight the commercial aspect of the property, but also needed to keep all options open by revamping the domestic area. In the residential part of the property, the horrible purple suede effect was painted over with a nice neutral colour, which automatically brightened up the property.
Roller Blinds in Atmosphere Translucent fabric in the colour Pure White were installed because they have a clean look and matched perfectly with the interior's colour scheme. Luxaflex Roller Blinds gave the property a stylish finish as well as offering functionality and easy operation.
The bedrooms were given some new appeal with new linen and furniture, and the dated curtains replaced with Luxaflex Roller Blinds.
All Luxaflex® Window Coverings were supplied and installed by Luxaflex® Gallery dealer Tomorrow's Home Environment in Bundall, QLD.
Monday, 22 February 2016
Selling Houses Australia - Yallingup
The LifeStyle Channel's Selling Houses Australia Episode 3 Season 9
The Story: Trevor and Susan bought this house with the intention of living a dream of running it as an art gallery/home. Unfortunately, one year after they bought the house, Susan was told the cancer that she thought was in remission was back again, and this time it is terminal. Their dreams of retiring at the gallery were shattered, so they decided to put the house on the market.
Sadly, it has not sold. This is putting extra pressure on their son (who has a young family of his own) and the extra stress of earning enough to pay all the bills plus his parents mortgage. Susan and Trevor feel very guilty about the situation.
The Problem: The floor plan of the property needed a lot of addressing to allow potential buyers to see past the 'Gallery' section of the house, and to create a more residential feel, because as a conventional family home, it just did not work. In such a large property, it did not even have a main bathroom.
The property also had a lot of windows, which was great for natural light, but absolutely horrible for privacy and insulation. The property was screaming out for new window coverings to replace the ugly retro patterned curtains.
The entrance of the property did not look very impressive and needed a bit more warmth. The back entertaining area lacked any character and felt very disconnected from the rest of the house.
The Solution: Take the 'Gallery' out of the house, and make it feel more residential. This was done by converting a large bedroom into a family size bathroom, as well as another bedroom. Dual Roller Blinds with Qmotion Qsync in Caspian Blockout fabric (Oxford) and Ultraweave Sunscreen (Midnight) were installed in the bedrooms. A new main bathroom with new bathware including a freestanding bath and shower were added, which automatically turned the 'Gallery' into a family home.
The motorised Dual Roller Blinds allowed for the combination of two different fabrics in the one Roller Blind system. This offered flexibility to adjust both light levels and night time privacy in the one application.
The part of the house that had been the gallery was transformed into a living area and kitchen. This area had no shortage of windows, which was very good for natural light, but absolutely horrible for privacy and insulation.
The kitchen received a make-over with new appliances, increased bench space, and a stainless steel island for that added touch of industrial charm. The industrial charm was continued, and taken outside to the entertaining area. A new concrete top table and furniture were placed in the entertaining area. The property was brought in-line with a conventional family property, but also retaining its uniqueness - a perfect blend that buyers are sure to like.
All Luxaflex® Window Coverings were supplied and installed by Luxaflex® Gallery dealer Kings Window Gallery in Busselton, WA.
The Story: Trevor and Susan bought this house with the intention of living a dream of running it as an art gallery/home. Unfortunately, one year after they bought the house, Susan was told the cancer that she thought was in remission was back again, and this time it is terminal. Their dreams of retiring at the gallery were shattered, so they decided to put the house on the market.
Sadly, it has not sold. This is putting extra pressure on their son (who has a young family of his own) and the extra stress of earning enough to pay all the bills plus his parents mortgage. Susan and Trevor feel very guilty about the situation.
The Problem: The floor plan of the property needed a lot of addressing to allow potential buyers to see past the 'Gallery' section of the house, and to create a more residential feel, because as a conventional family home, it just did not work. In such a large property, it did not even have a main bathroom.
The property also had a lot of windows, which was great for natural light, but absolutely horrible for privacy and insulation. The property was screaming out for new window coverings to replace the ugly retro patterned curtains.
The entrance of the property did not look very impressive and needed a bit more warmth. The back entertaining area lacked any character and felt very disconnected from the rest of the house.
The Solution: Take the 'Gallery' out of the house, and make it feel more residential. This was done by converting a large bedroom into a family size bathroom, as well as another bedroom. Dual Roller Blinds with Qmotion Qsync in Caspian Blockout fabric (Oxford) and Ultraweave Sunscreen (Midnight) were installed in the bedrooms. A new main bathroom with new bathware including a freestanding bath and shower were added, which automatically turned the 'Gallery' into a family home.
The motorised Dual Roller Blinds allowed for the combination of two different fabrics in the one Roller Blind system. This offered flexibility to adjust both light levels and night time privacy in the one application.
The part of the house that had been the gallery was transformed into a living area and kitchen. This area had no shortage of windows, which was very good for natural light, but absolutely horrible for privacy and insulation.
Duette Architella Shades in a mixture of PowerRise and LiteRise operating systems (20mm Architella Elan in Daisy White) were installed on the large doors in the lounge due to its insulating benefits. Duette Architella Shades feature a patented honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb construction, dramatically increasing the product's ability to insulate in the winter and keep cool against the summer heat.
The kitchen received a make-over with new appliances, increased bench space, and a stainless steel island for that added touch of industrial charm. The industrial charm was continued, and taken outside to the entertaining area. A new concrete top table and furniture were placed in the entertaining area. The property was brought in-line with a conventional family property, but also retaining its uniqueness - a perfect blend that buyers are sure to like.
All Luxaflex® Window Coverings were supplied and installed by Luxaflex® Gallery dealer Kings Window Gallery in Busselton, WA.
Thursday, 11 February 2016
Selling Houses Australia - Forest Lake
The LifeStyle Channel's Selling Houses Australia Episode 2 Season 9
The Story: Julie and Pat Lovett desperately need to sell their Forest Lake home in Queensland. They're in dire financial trouble after Pat's recent illness and forced unemployment. They've been trying to sell privately for 12 months and despite a decent number of viewings, no one has taken the plunge.
The Lovett family is a very happy, tight knit group, but this situation is causing a lot of tears and anxiety. Julie is concerned the stress of not being able to sell is further affecting Pat's health.
The property is a strange mix of styles and textures, and Julia's interior design efforts are now working against the sale. Now it is time to tone down the exterior and modernise the interior.
The Problem: The biggest problem with the Forest Lake house was that there was too much going on. From the suede colour to the beachy styling and the overuse of corrugated sheeting, something had to give. The exterior of the house was bombarded with the overuse of zinc sheeting and needed a good clean to create better street appeal.
The colour scheme on the walls around the house were outdated, and were screaming out for an update. The house was filled with outdated suede mustard coloured walls and there was the over use of matching dark tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms. The high upright in the kitchen created a barrier, which disconnected it from the eating and entertaining areas of the home.
Downstairs, the bar in the rumpus room needed a good clean up, and was overwhelmingly covered with a lot of corrugated zinc. The bedrooms also needed de-cluttering, and were crying out for a fresh look.
The Solution: Tone down the house and add a modern touch. To change the initial impact of the property, the exterior sheeting was replaced with rendered green-board and a new front door. A general clean up and mulching of the front yard really helped the overall street appeal.
A big focus area was the back deck area. The dated timber and catenary-wire fencing were replaced with a glass balustrade. This opened up the area, giving it a nice modern twist. Painting the deck and rafters in a light shade also helped brighten up the area. The cabana got a spruce up as well.
All the mustard browns were taken away and replaced with warm neutral colours, which dramatically transformed the look of the house.
Dark Sheer Roller Blinds were installed in the Rumpus Room to stop people looking into the home through the carport during the day and providing overall privacy. The Moorea Sheer fabric in the colour Black complimented the new neutral colours of the home, while adding a dramatic pop of colour to create a nice focal point in the room. The use of Luxaflex Roller Blinds also created a more stylish and trendy look for the Forest Lake house.
The Story: Julie and Pat Lovett desperately need to sell their Forest Lake home in Queensland. They're in dire financial trouble after Pat's recent illness and forced unemployment. They've been trying to sell privately for 12 months and despite a decent number of viewings, no one has taken the plunge.
The Lovett family is a very happy, tight knit group, but this situation is causing a lot of tears and anxiety. Julie is concerned the stress of not being able to sell is further affecting Pat's health.
The property is a strange mix of styles and textures, and Julia's interior design efforts are now working against the sale. Now it is time to tone down the exterior and modernise the interior.
The Problem: The biggest problem with the Forest Lake house was that there was too much going on. From the suede colour to the beachy styling and the overuse of corrugated sheeting, something had to give. The exterior of the house was bombarded with the overuse of zinc sheeting and needed a good clean to create better street appeal.
Downstairs, the bar in the rumpus room needed a good clean up, and was overwhelmingly covered with a lot of corrugated zinc. The bedrooms also needed de-cluttering, and were crying out for a fresh look.
The Solution: Tone down the house and add a modern touch. To change the initial impact of the property, the exterior sheeting was replaced with rendered green-board and a new front door. A general clean up and mulching of the front yard really helped the overall street appeal.
A big focus area was the back deck area. The dated timber and catenary-wire fencing were replaced with a glass balustrade. This opened up the area, giving it a nice modern twist. Painting the deck and rafters in a light shade also helped brighten up the area. The cabana got a spruce up as well.
The barrier in the kitchen was removed and new appliances in the kitchen installed, which automatically modernised the entire room. New tapware and vanities in the bathroom created a fresh look, and brought the bathroom to life.
All the mustard browns were taken away and replaced with warm neutral colours, which dramatically transformed the look of the house.
Dark Sheer Roller Blinds were installed in the Rumpus Room to stop people looking into the home through the carport during the day and providing overall privacy. The Moorea Sheer fabric in the colour Black complimented the new neutral colours of the home, while adding a dramatic pop of colour to create a nice focal point in the room. The use of Luxaflex Roller Blinds also created a more stylish and trendy look for the Forest Lake house.
All Luxaflex® Window Coverings were supplied and installed by Luxaflex® Gallery dealer Lifestyle Blinds & Awnings in Tarragindi, QLD.
Thursday, 4 February 2016
Selling Houses Australia - Ballarat
The LifeStyle Channel's Selling Houses Australia Episode 1 Season 9
The Story: Karen Salmon has lived in her Ballarat home since 1993. She’s been a single parent for over 20 years and has never had much money to update the property. This is an issue now that it has come time to sell.
All Luxaflex® Window Coverings were supplied and installed by Luxaflex® Gallery dealer Eureka Blinds & Curtains in Ballarat, VIC.
The Story: Karen Salmon has lived in her Ballarat home since 1993. She’s been a single parent for over 20 years and has never had much money to update the property. This is an issue now that it has come time to sell.
Karen’s daughters
have all grown up and moved away to start new lives in Melbourne. This means Karen
has spent years travelling there to babysit her granddaughters. Finally
Karen bit the bullet and bought an apartment off the plan in Collingwood, but
Karen’s apartment build is now ahead of schedule and she needs to pay the
balance early.
The Ballarat
home has been officially on the market since November 2014 and Karen and her
daughters are now starting to panic, as the deadline to pay for the apartment
is fast approaching. They feel overwhelmed and not sure what to do next.
The Problem: The front of the house had great street appeal, but really needed a tidy up. The backyard did not look welcoming, and needed a slight revamp as it had great potential.
The biggest issue with the interior of the house were the dated bathroom and kitchen. On top of that, the floor plan lacked defined areas. The carpet was wrinkled and worn, which made the house look very run-down.
The house had a lot of architectural detail, and the hardest part was finding the perfect blinds to compliment and not interfere with the details and distract the eye from the heritage feel of the home.
The Solution: The main solution was to keep the heritage of the house, but add in a modern twist. Potted plants were added to the front of the house to create street appeal. By painting the windows and external high areas, the exterior was automatically brightened, giving the Ballarat home a new lease of life.
The floor plan inside the house was fixed by blocking up the doorway from the hall to the lounge. This created a more contained lounge area and less of a corridor access to the kitchen. The dated bedroom was transformed into a library, and this room also served as the new access point to the kitchen. A complete overhaul brought the 80's looking kitchen up to date, but also keeping with the heritage feel.
The carpet was replaced in the formal sitting room, master bedroom, hallway and new library. This gave the house a very high end feel. Laminate floors were used in the kitchen, lounge and dining area.
Single Chain Drive operated Roller Blinds in Atmosphere Translucent fabric in the colour Pearl were installed throughout the home. Roller Blinds were chosen because of their nice clean finish, and worked well with all the architectural details of the home. The clean and simple lines of the Luxaflex Roller Blinds complimented the house. Roller Blinds blended in well with the home, and therefore created a modern aesthetic feel in the Ballarat home, without deterring from the heritage feel.
The floor plan inside the house was fixed by blocking up the doorway from the hall to the lounge. This created a more contained lounge area and less of a corridor access to the kitchen. The dated bedroom was transformed into a library, and this room also served as the new access point to the kitchen. A complete overhaul brought the 80's looking kitchen up to date, but also keeping with the heritage feel.
Single Chain Drive operated Roller Blinds in Atmosphere Translucent fabric in the colour Pearl were installed throughout the home. Roller Blinds were chosen because of their nice clean finish, and worked well with all the architectural details of the home. The clean and simple lines of the Luxaflex Roller Blinds complimented the house. Roller Blinds blended in well with the home, and therefore created a modern aesthetic feel in the Ballarat home, without deterring from the heritage feel.
All Luxaflex® Window Coverings were supplied and installed by Luxaflex® Gallery dealer Eureka Blinds & Curtains in Ballarat, VIC.
Monday, 2 November 2015
Luxaflex Edge Vertical System
Edge Vertical Blinds are a newly designed and developed system that has been created and enhanced specifically for the Australian market.
Edge Vertical Blinds are suitable for a wide range of applications and are characterised by their flexibility, durability and the efficient versatile solar protection they provide. Edge Vertical Blinds are available in 4 track colours and a wide range of fabrics to suit any interior.
Chain and Cord
A smooth operating system with a beaded chain and cord in grey, white or ivory. The beaded chain tilts the blades which allows you to have complete control and direction of the light you want in the room.
Traversing Wand
A new gear and triangular wand, available in white and anodised, has improved the quality and control when operating the blind. This makes the operating process easier and smoother - simply use one hand to tilt the blades and draw across.
Monocommand 180°
One continuous beaded chain operates the entire blind and is used for both tilting and moving the blades. The cleverly designed bevel gears within the track allow the blades to rotate 180 degrees eliminating light gaps.
Chain and Cord
A smooth operating system with a beaded chain and cord in grey, white or ivory. The beaded chain tilts the blades which allows you to have complete control and direction of the light you want in the room.
Traversing Wand
A new gear and triangular wand, available in white and anodised, has improved the quality and control when operating the blind. This makes the operating process easier and smoother - simply use one hand to tilt the blades and draw across.
Monocommand 180°
One continuous beaded chain operates the entire blind and is used for both tilting and moving the blades. The cleverly designed bevel gears within the track allow the blades to rotate 180 degrees eliminating light gaps.
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Silhouette Shadings Ultraglide 2 - Click and Walk Away
Silhouette Shadings Ultraglide 2 is the new and improved patented operating system. It's simple - Click it and walk away. The single retractable cord system offers the convenient self-lowering of Silhouette Shadings with the added benefit of child safety.
To Lower - Pull cord towards centre of shading. Listen for the 'click' then release cord and walk away. The vanes automatically open once shading is completely lowered.
To Tilt Vanes - Gently pull straight and outward on cord to position angle of vanes.
To Raise - Pull cord straight down with long strokes. With each stroke, Silhouette Shading partially raises.
Features and Benefits
To Lower - Pull cord towards centre of shading. Listen for the 'click' then release cord and walk away. The vanes automatically open once shading is completely lowered.
To Tilt Vanes - Gently pull straight and outward on cord to position angle of vanes.
To Raise - Pull cord straight down with long strokes. With each stroke, Silhouette Shading partially raises.
Features and Benefits
- A Luxaflex exclusive.
- Silhouette Shadings lowers with just one click.
- Decreases pull force by 50% making raising the shading easier to operate than ever before.
- Provides enhanced child safety with one constant cord length.
- Can cover large window spans with increased limitation.
- Colour co-ordination from the top of the shade to the bottom of the shade.
- New end cap design which easily snaps on and off.
Monday, 19 October 2015
PolySatin™ Shutters with Smartview™
Luxaflex PolySatin™ Shutters are the modern alternative to traditional wooden shutters and are virtually maintenance free. PolySatin Shutters will not warp, shrink, chip, peel or fade, and will never need painting, making it suitable for both inside and outside the home.
SmartView™ is a patented gear driven system for one-touch control and an unobstructed view. This system completely eliminates the traditional rear or front tilt bar, and with no cords, it is the perfect child and pet-friendly option.
Most plantation shutters have a tilt-bar running vertically down their centre or at the rear of the louvres. It's this tilt-bar that allows for simple, one-touch control, opening and closing the louvres.
The optional SmartView operating system performs the same function as a tilt-bar, but is hidden on the back hinge side of the panel.
Features of SmartView include:
SmartView™ is a patented gear driven system for one-touch control and an unobstructed view. This system completely eliminates the traditional rear or front tilt bar, and with no cords, it is the perfect child and pet-friendly option.
Most plantation shutters have a tilt-bar running vertically down their centre or at the rear of the louvres. It's this tilt-bar that allows for simple, one-touch control, opening and closing the louvres.
The optional SmartView operating system performs the same function as a tilt-bar, but is hidden on the back hinge side of the panel.
Features of SmartView include:
- Louvres can be closed tightly in both directions. This method has eliminated unsightly staples or gears which tend to break or rust.
- One-touch control to open and close the shutters.
- Clean, contemporary look.
- Hidden gear system reduces depth requirements.
- Improved uniform closure.
- Available in 64mm, 89mm and 114mm.
- Louvres can be closed tightly in both directions. This method has eliminated unsightly staples or gears which tend to
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Reception - The latest Luxaflex® Duette® Architella® Shades fabric range
The latest Luxaflex® Duette® Architella® Shades fabric range
Reception offers a soft suede texture with an element of shimmer and is sure to
make a strong statement on any window with its luxurious look and feel.
The Reception range is available in translucent and blockout
opacities. The colour palette is distinctively neutral and subdued to suit any
home décor and design.
It’s not every day that you come across a fabric range that
provides a modern take on suede with an element of shimmer!
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
Australian Made for Australian Living - 8 New WARATAH Colours
This
September, LUXAFLEX® have introduced eight new colours to the Waratah fabric range, inspired by current trends in interior design to
refresh your windows.
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| Waratah colour trend inspiration |
Continuing the tradition of local affordable quality, the LUXAFLEX® Waratah range has gained 8 new classic trending colours to the existing range. Cluster, Chi, Pluto, Greyshee, Stonehenge, Oxide, Metalcon and Gravity are the new colours that have been inspired by the influencing themes currently shaping the Australian home interior market. These colours are here to refine any space with just the right evolved style.
So what inspired these new colours?
CHI is where boundaries are blurred and colour is yearning for vanished epochs. Think tones of greys and blues.
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| 20 colour Waratah range |
So what inspired these new colours?
CHI is where boundaries are blurred and colour is yearning for vanished epochs. Think tones of greys and blues.
CLUSTER is where neutral meets illusory aesthetics. The colour takes the surfaces into the recreation of faded hues and emotions.
BISQUE is about injecting comfort with a touch of muted drama. The new rugged natural takes flight.
TRUFFLE is tactility and the subconscious drive of the senses to retrace urbanism and truth. Think natural brown with an underlying grey tone.
PLUTO is the revelation in grey. The light compliment of the universe mixed with the lush softness that breaches texture play.
GRAVITY is about the forces of prisms revealing the deceptive truth. It is where micro becomes macro and highly flexible. Think dark and moody tones.
Waratah is a
100% polyester blockout fabric providing the capability to beautifully coordinate looks and styles across different
rooms and window types, as the fabric can be fit with Roller Blinds, Panel
Glide Blinds and Vertical Blinds.
Waratah Fabric is proudly Australian Made and is now available in 20 essential Australian fashion
forward colours.
The fabric has been designed and tested
for Australian conditions and consumer
requirements.
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| Roller Blinds in the Waratah fabric |
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