Decorating tips for the home

Modern Home Magazine’s Associate Editor, Selina Gordevich, is back and now shares with us her top tips for decorating the home

It’s important to spend money on ‘furniture essentials’ such as a good sofa, dining setting and TV cabinet. Too often I see the most amazing homes and walk inside only to find a dirty old sofa, out-of-place dining setting and an ugly TV cabinet that takes over the whole room. What’s the point in having a fabulous house if the inside doesn’t match the outside? For furniture essentials, simple is best. A modern white or beige sofa will never go out of style and if you have kids opt for a canvas charcoal grey modular lounge.


I love the idea of changing a look with accessories like cushions, vases and rugs. Think of your living room like a little black dress, just as you would add jewellery, shoes and a bag to alter and change your overall look do the same for your living space – add soft, pale colours for summer and for autumn and winter darker shades will make a room feel snug and cosy.

This winter think about investing in a look that will not only stand the test of time but will also provide superior energy efficiency and insulation.
 
Luxaflex Duette Architella Shades are the only window covering which ensure your windows are well insulated. Its revolutionary design forms three distinct air pockets, trapping heat in the home for increased insulation. 
 
 
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Neale Whitaker's Top Tips for Window Furnishing Trends

As part of the Home, Food and Wine Weekend LUXAFLEX® presented a discussion with Belle Editor and The Block judge Neale Whitaker on design trends in window furnishings.

Following the discussion Neale kindly provided a short but very succinct video of tips for your home when it comes to window furnishings.

He made particular mention of motorisation and we couldn’t agree more.  While you’re at it, you might want to take a look at LUXAFLEX® motorisation!

Top Trends for 2012

Modern Home Magazine’s Associate Editor, Selina Gordevich, shares her insights on the top trends in home design for 2012.

“This year is all about black. As interior designers and decorators celebrate styles like Hollywood Regency, it’s collections by Versace Home and Kelly Hoppen that are truly reflecting the black trend in home design.

Using white as a neutral base, black is taking the lead in accents and is working its way into everything from sofas to cabinetry, tap ware to lighting. While vivid shades like turquoise, denim blue, sun yellow, apple green and chromatic pink being used to complement the dark hue.

The Hollywood Regency trend combines a mix of French and Greek design combined with Modernist touches. This exciting design trend was popular in the homes of movie royalty during the golden age of Hollywood.


Another style that continues to be popular, particularly in Australia, is Coastal Chic– think lots of white with soft accents of baby blue and creamy yellow.”

If you’re brave enough choose Luxaflex Duette Shades or Roller Blinds in a black or charcoal colour. Otherwise, keep it neutral with whites and creams and pick up the trend in other home accessories. Coastal Chic is perfectly complemented by the timeless look of Luxaflex Newstyle Polyresin Shutters available in Vanilla, Pearl or White.