Your Home & Backyard July 2018

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Home & Backyard Home colour trends this winter

By Lea Parkes With many of us now keen followers of television shows like The Block and House Rules, I reckon I feel like I can talk like an expert about colour trends and styles for winter.

Well actually, while I would like to think I am secretly an interior designer, I have gone to the experts to see what someone with a title of Colour and Communications Manager for Dulux considers what’s on trend for choosing colours to paint with this winter.

The professionals advice is you need to create a cosy, sophisticated vibe with cool greys and warm accents.

This winter, the mood is minimalist, casual, yet elegant, with a colour scheme of cool greys and warm natural tones.

Think uncomplicated design combined with pale grey and accents of putty, rust, grey green and terracotta.

Dulux’s Andrea Lucena-Orr said that with its soft, muted shades, this palette is all about laidback sophistication and simplicity. It’s incredibly easy to live with and works beautifully in Australian homes.

“Colour is a powerful decorating tool. It can change the mood of a space and elicit emotions in those who spend time there – whether it‘s a cosy and inviting living room that encourages guests to relax and settle in, or a bedroom that feels calm and restful the moment you step foot in it,” she said.

The ‘Essential’ palette is also the perfect pairing for the warm neutrals many of us already have in our homes.

“When updating your colour scheme, you don’t necessarily have to go all out – sometimes small changes can create all the impact you need.

“The cool natural tones of the Essential palette sit wonderfully alongside warm whites such as Dulux Whisper White.”

If you’re cautious about introducing colour, start small.

• Look to add colour accents in unexpected spots, such as behind shelving, on the edge of doors or around a window frame.

• Experiment with one of the season’s biggest colour trends – the tonal look – by using different shades or strengths of the one colour on walls, details and even furniture.

• Texture is another key driver this season – think raw, matt finishes and textured effects such as Dulux Suede Effect for walls, all of which will add depth and natural appeal to a space.

• Pair this with simple furniture with minimalist lines, and accessories in untreated timber, leather and brass for an understated, luxe look.

• Colour is enormous fun, so don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and try something new.

And the best thing of all about paint – if you decide on a new colour down the track, you can simply paint over it.

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Photo restoration and picture framing Beautifully presented art pieces that will delight you!

Beerwah Picture Framing is entering its fourth year, and owner Seb Messina couldn’t be happier with the business that allows him to combine his passion and professional expertise for photography, art and framing with an enviable lifestyle that allows him to live in a beautiful location and meet wonderful people.

“I love that I’m constantly meeting interesting new people through the business and that I can provide clients with beautifully presented pieces that can take pride of place in their homes,” says Seb. For easy access and convenience, Beerwah Picture Framing is situated only a few minutes from the centre of Beerwah. Located at Mountain View Estate off Old Gympie Road, Seb works by appointment in his studio so encourages clients to phone ahead to confirm a convenient time to drop in and discuss their framing or photo restoration needs.

With a wide range of moulding samples and mat board chevrons in a variety of colours available, Seb is always happy to extend his professional knowledge to assist clients achieve a finished product they will be truly delighted with.

If you are travelling soon and contemplating purchasing art then why not contact Seb who is always ready to help with advice on what to consider when purchasing art pieces, be it in Australia or overseas. An enthusiastic traveller with considerable art purchasing experience, Seb is always happy to share his knowledge with his clients.

“It can be very disheartening to find that the art that you purchased on your travels is limited in what you can do because the canvas or paint is dodgy. I’m always more than willing to share tips

This option works particularly well for commercial applications and is also great for framing that requires pictures to be changed as the frames can be unscrewed easily.

Seb is always happy to answer questions about the framing or restoration process and continues to look forward to meeting new clients as well as his lovely regular clients. about what to consider in purchasing so you can enjoy your artwork for years to come,” says Seb. It is worth noting that Beerwah Picture Framing’s photo restoration service has been very popular.

Seb offers photo scanning and print enlargements done on his wide format Epson professional printer and images can be easily brought in as hard copy photos or digital images on CD or USB drives.

Of course, Seb’s core business is still quality picture framing and it is never too much trouble to help a client pick the right combination of textures and colours to make that special piece of art really sing!

An important part of framing is stretching canvas, and to ensure longevity it is important that stretching is done right. Seb will stretch your art in a modern art deco effect, a float frame effect or with a traditional or modern frame.

A new addition to Seb’s sample frame range is the inclusion of aluminium mouldings which are perfect for pieces where clients just want the minimum of frame showing.

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Low Tox Spring Clean

It’s not long now until Spring which means it’s time to start thinking about all those projects you have on your Spring cleaning ‘to do’ list.

If the idea of Spring cleaning raises concerns about the amount of cleaning products involved with their harsh chemicals, then you might want to think about booking into one of the upcoming workshops to be held at both the Maleny and Beerwah Libraries which are all about ‘Low Tox Spring Cleaning’.

The session at Maleny will be held on Thursday, August 23 from 1pm – 2.30pm and at Beerwah on Wednesday, September 5 from 10am – 11.30am.

It’s a great way to learn how to make your own cleaning products that are healthy, natural and effective and find out how easy it can be to detox your home with the help of essential oils.

Join Sarah Harmon from The Essential Village and start freeing your home of what can be

described as nasty chemicals and find out more about the benefits of using essential oils in the home environment. A demonstration will be included as part of the workshop.

There is no charge to attend however bookings are essential – phone 5475 8989.

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New name, same local service

If you’ve had to buy paint in Maleny anytime in the last 20 years, Les Fawkes from (formerly) Maleny Paint Place has always been your man.

Now known as Maleny Paint Supplies, Les has made the change to enable him to stock an even wider range of fantastic paint products and supplies.

Not only is Les’s new range of paints, which includes Australis and Finesse, a quality premium paint, it is also a family owned, Australian company.

As Les says, “If we all shopped locally for Australian made, Australian owned products, we would all be that much better off!”

So come in store to Maleny Paint Supplies today and shop Les’s extensive new range of quality paints and supplies, including specialty products such as chalk paint and mould eating paint.

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