YOUR HOME
Water a Dragon Tree only once the top of the soil has dried out
BIGGER IS BETTER
Step aside succulents because the maximalism movement has taken the houseplant trend to new heights. Indoor trees have emerged as this year’s hottest home must-have and are one of the simplest ways to bring the outdoors in.
Entice your senses with outdoor cues like a sandalwood diffuser or floral potpourri in a beautiful dish. Inviting and chic!
The next time you drive through the pristine landscape of the Central Coast region, take note of the natural elements and marvel at the variety of the colours that surround you. Earth-inspired tones are known to be mood-enhancing and soothing in the home.
textures and objects have a grounding effect on a space and can be easily made a little glam, with brass accents and velvet soft furnishings.
Dried natives are a popular, longer-lasting alternative to fresh flowers
Include a splash of vintage for a touch of soul. Sometimes a guest bedroom can be an accumulation of leftovers, which is fine as long those pieces work together harmoniously
- Carlene Duffy
THE Guest Bedroom Edit
What homely essentials do you include when styling your guest bedroom?
Extra blankets, essential oils, a burner, an armchair, storage, and heating and cooling for ultimate homely comfort.
Do you splurge or save on guest room décor?
It’s definitely not a space in which to splurge given its function, but that’s not to say its design shouldn’t be well considered. Opt for a good quality mattress and sheets and everywhere else you can rein it in.
STYLE Steal their
THE INSIDE STORY WITH Carlene & Michael Duffy
How would you define your design aesthetic as a couple?
It’s a meeting of styles so it ends up being fairly eclectic, a good mash up of old and new and modern and traditional, of clean lines and ornate profiles.
Your ideal home colour palette?
I love my blues and greens in home interiors across the board and you can’t go too wrong utilising these in guest bedrooms. They are calming colours and are most effectively used tonally.
How do you style your bedside tables? Simply. Three is the magic number when styling a bedside table. A bedside lamp is key and provides height for aesthetics, a decorative bowl to hold jewellery is functional and looks good and a small vase with florals is always a good idea.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE best bed FOR YOUR GROWING CHILD WITH INTERIOR STYLIST, Melissa Gullifer.
A pinnacle moment for parents and tot, the move from cot to the non-confines of a bed can be daunting. To make the decision-making process a little easier you should first think about how much space you have in your child’s bedroom and consider their current height and growth
in the future. Is there enough room for a double bed, or only a single? Will they need a desk or reading nook to nourish their little brains? Their bedroom should be designed around the idea of a personal little sanctuary; somewhere they can sleep, rest and play.
Loving the faux-fur rug
A beautiful bookcase from Knotts Pine Tuggerah is a magical and functional addition to their room.
Blu mason magic hour clock $3
Home faux fur cushion $25
SPOTLIGHT
When stepping into your bathroom, it should feel as if the world has been turned off. It’s a space to breathe and cleanse the rush of the day away.
Earthy tones of charcoal, combined with variants of soothing blue are an ideal colour palette for a bathroom oasis
EARTH ELEMENT
Indoor plants not only bring a touch of the outdoors inside, they also improve air quality and the overall wellbeing of those surrounded by them.
Top tip: re-pot indoor plants every two to three years in spring to keep them strong and healthy.
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BUILD A BATHROOM OASIS USING lush greenery W ITH TIPS FR OM THE BUNNINGS plant experts
Always use a premiumquality potting mix—the best you can afford. There are specialty mixes available for particular types of plants.
Indoor plants often die when they receive too much attention! Read the labels to see whether your plants like being kept moist or if they prefer to dry out between watering. Keep leaves clean by wiping occasionally with a soft damp cloth—don’t use detergents!
Bunnings Maidenhair Fern 140mm $8.50
Adairs Fiddle Fig from $49.99, Tribal basket $49.99
Bunnings Living Elements bamboo clothes basket $51
A MODERN ROMANCE
with Rozalia Russian
As the weather cools down, a great feature of Adairs’ new collection is their luxurious velvet furniture range. The mustard chair was a must-have for me. It’s added a great deal of warmth to our home during the colder months.
Nas this, interior style inspiration Rozalia Russian is embracing deep jewel tones and rich greenery to create a modern, romantic look this winter.
“This year in particular, Adairs have a great range of faux greenery and jewel tones that I love having around the home as I find it instantly lifts my mood after a long day at
work,” says Rozalia. Create a cosy and sophisticated home by simply trading brighter hues like cool blue, for gemstone shades like citrine and ruby and watch the room transform from energetic, to romantic and sophisticated. The finer details, such as the material you use to complement these shades, are another important factor to consider as these can add an extra layer of elegance.
Fantastic Furniture Ashbee armchair $249
Adairs Alpine throw $169.99
JAMES LANE
Adairs Antwerp wall art $299.99
Adairs Gable plant stand $99.99
Adairs Marais cushion $59.99
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Move over minimalism because a fresh take on the monochromatic trend has stepped into the spotlight and it’s bringing a gallery element to the space. The sleek, clean designs are very Matisse line art-esque and we’re here for it!
Perfect to rest a cuppa on Invest in a quality rug
LINE
FROM VASES AND MUGS TO BEDDING AND EVEN BATH MATS, THE OBSESSION WITH PUTTING portraiture on décor IS SHOWING NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN.
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Secrets of a successful
WINTER BBQ
The mercury may be continuing to dip, but the cool weather shouldn’t stop you from hosting an epic winter barbecue with your friends and family.
Just picture yourself tucking into a toasty bread roll filled with warm pulled pork, a woolly blanket over your knees and an ambient fire to gather around. A portable fire pit or bowl is a fantastic way to have your bonfire and contain it too (not to mention save your lush lawn from being scorched). The team at Bunnings advise that when selecting a fire bowl you should be thinking about design, shape and size, all dependent on your backyard, or outdoor area.
INGREDIENTS
1 packet Arnott’s Shredded Wheatmeal biscuits
200g Cadbury Milk Chocolate
1 packet of large marshmallows
METHOD
Melt chocolate and spread on two wheatmeal biscuits.
Place marshmallow on a long fondue rod and roast over fire pit until toasted. Sandwich marshmallow between wheatmeal biscuits.
I ndulge and enjoy!
Adairs Dorset
Bunnings Jumbuck rustic iron fire bowl with stand $159
EUREKA STREET FURNITURE
cosy corner
Bringing home a fur baby is an exciting time for any family. What isn’t exciting however, is the inevitable cleaning up that comes with it. The vacuuming and cleaning specialists at Godfreys have the solution – the Hoover Allergy Bagged Vacuum with a power-head for a superior deep clean and mini turbo tool for removing pet hair from furniture and upholstery.
SMALL SPACE STYLING TIPS W
e’ve all been there at some stage during our lives. Whether it be a rental property or a first home, the majority of budding home decorators haven’t had the good fortune of being able to lash out and purchase the Australian dream straight off the bat. Your home shouldn’t have to suffer from the small space dilemma, you simply need to be a little clever in your styling. There are countless storage opportunities to take advantage of in often overlooked spaces and we’re here to tell you that there are some cool tricks that you can pull out of the styling hat. A smoke and mirrors tutorial if you will.
DESIGN Dilemmas SOLVED
1. Take stock of what you no longer need and cull, people. It’s perfectly cathartic!
2. Look for creative storage solutions such as additional shelves that you can place in (and on top of) cupboards.
3. Floating shelves using semipermanent adhesives for ease of install (and removal if need be).
4. A round dining table for the traditional family dinner meals where stories are shared.
5. Avoid small soft furnishings. It seems counter-productive but a large characterful rug for example draws the eye out rather than in.
Visit the RSPCA Tuggerah Care Centre and give an animal a fur-ever home.
JAMES LANE
elegant ALTERNATIVES FOR under $30 each
Popping the makeup brushes and the toothpaste in the cabinet not only emulates a sleek and neat look, it also leaves room for some surprisingly affordable luxe décor. These elegant alternatives will have your bathroom feeling like a day spa, all for less than $30 each!
1. Bunnings Puro bamboo freestanding towel ladder $27 2. Bunnings Bambu soap dispenser $6
4. Adairs Mimosa textured towel $19.99 5. The Reject Shop Artificial orchid in ceramic pot $25
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Optimise your
KITCHEN
There’s no need for a large-scale reno if you’re lacking in the kitchen storage department. Trick out the pantry and cabinets and give the room a refresh, with these space-saving ideas and time-saving gadgets.
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The #KonMari method captured the attention of interior-lovers across the globe and our perfectly polished pantries are thankful for it. A few affordable jars to store your teabags and sugar are a thrifty way to embrace the trend. You may even like to label them for ultra-organisation.
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Kitchen Appliances
Pocket the dollars you would spend on a café coffee or smoothie and make your morning pick-me-up from home. You’ll save money and also on the time waiting in line!
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Fresh flowers are a homely comfort
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Did you know that 70 per cent of NSW households pay too much for electricity, according to Service NSW. Energy Switch compares the cost and presents the top three electricity plans and can even initiate the switch to another provider on behalf of the customer. That means more dollars in your pocket to splash out on some beautiful pendant lighting for your kitchen.
KINSMAN KITCHENS - THE GOOD GUYS
The Good Guys Nespresso DeLonghi Inissia capsule coffee machine $179
The Good Guys Nutribullet balance $279
Pendant Lighting
The Reject Shop Cork top bottle $2, Apothecary jar $1
TIP: COLOUR
Art adds character to the room and is a great way to choose a colour palette. Simply pull out a colour from the art in your home and go. 1
STAGE YOUR HOME to sell faster!
You’ve spent years creating memories in your home but now you’ve outgrown it, and it’s time to part ways. Here to make the process of selling just that little bit easier are some tried-and-tested styling tips to follow when staging your home for an open-house.
TIP:
GO GREEN
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Indoor plants are a must! Not only do they have numerous health benefits, they also bring a sense of serenity, by bringing the outdoors inside.
TIP: FOCAL POINT
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Most purchasers tend to congregate in the zones where they would spend the majority of their time. This is a chance for them to visualise how they would live in the house, so remember to make sure to present these zones in the best light. A great way to gain understanding of where people are likely to pause, is to walk around your home as if you were the buyer. Add warmth to these spots with rugs, soft furnishings and a burning candle.
TIP: PILLOWS
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Plump pillows in various sizes make for an inviting and cosy bedroom. While you don’t want it to look like a hotel, they should be arranged nicer than you would before rushing off to work in the morning. A few Euro pillows and a throw are ideal!
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FLOATING FURNITURE
Small home dilemma?
The solution is simple – opt for floating furniture. A raised sofa and a sleek vase and florals atop a simplistic dining table gives the illusion of an airy and spacious room.
A chic dining table allows the buyer to picture themselves sitting down and enjoying a family meal.
SLEEPING GIANT
MAYNE RUGS AND FLOORING
BUNNINGS
DESIGNER COMFORT LA-Z-BOY JAMES LANE
ADAIRS
Come in to Scanccelli Café and indulge in our range of scrumptious cakes, with gluten-free and dairy-free options available. Pair it with a delicious barista made coffee and enjoy!
CENTRE DIRECTORY
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Corner Wyong Road and Bryant Drive Tuggerah, NSW 2259
TUGGERAH SUPER CENTRE RETAILERS PHONE
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Designer Comfort La-Z-Boy 02 4353 4144
Mayne Rugs and Flooring 02 8084 5993
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Furniture 02 4351 9441 Scanccelli Café 0418 683 853 Service NSW 13 77 88 Sleeping Giant 02 4355 4502
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