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Home & Garden FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019

MAKE IT SPARKLE

BATHROOM MAKEOVER STYLING A LARGE SPACE

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INTERIOR STYLE

STYLING LARGE, OPEN SPACES AVOID THAT ‘COLD’ FEELING JO PULETUA

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INTERIOR STYLE & DESIGN CONSULTANT AT HARII.COM.AU @HARII.BOHEME Australia’s beautiful, warm climate and lifestyle, largely revolves around entertaining guests all year round.

These factors have greatly influenced the way our homes are designed.

More open planned, freely flowing homes encourage interaction and allows air to circulate and keep rooms cool especially during warmer months.

Our homes should feel like a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of busy life.

Open planned homes, when not properly laid out and styled, can be quite unforgiving and can often end up feeling clinical and cold.

I have styled several challenging spaces that face this dilemma and would like to share some foolproof ways on how to turn the vastness of an open-planned home into a welcoming haven of cosiness.

Break it up If you have large space that feels too sparse, start by thinking about what activities you or your family enjoy doing in that area and divide the space into zones.

For example, do you want a separate reading nook? Or enough seating for the family to gather to watch television or play board games?

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create different zones can make a huge difference to a space.

The floorplans pictured are the before and after furniture layout of a recent space I e- styled. See how the addition of another rug in the ‘reading nook’ area and the moving around of existing

furniture to divide the space into two, has helped fill the empty void in the original layout? Doing this also allows for the room to be multi- functional and used a lot more.

Wall hugging Placing all your furniture against

the walls of a large area can draw attention to how vast it is. Pull furniture away from the walls and closer together to create a cosier, more inviting space.

Don’t be afraid of bare walls. You can use the additional wall space to hang artwork or photos up on.

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NEWS FEATURE

BATHROOM MAKEOVER HOW TO MAKE IT SPARKLE FOR LESS Our bathrooms play a vital role in our daily lives; it helps invigorate us in the morning, and wind us down in the evening. This space should never be neglected and has so much more potential than just functioning as a practical place. What’s more, through small changes, it can be transformed into a refuge of relaxation and recuperation that doesn’t have to result in extortionate bills.

While a renovated bathroom can add nearly $20,000 to the value of your home, a few cosmetic changes and DIY jobs are really all it takes to get the luxe bathroom you’ve been dreaming of.

Group Head of Design and Innovation, Andy Grigor, from leading designers and manufacturers of showers and taps, Methven, explains how you can create an inviting oasis without it costing the world.

“DECLUTTERING YOUR BATHROOM AND ADDING STORAGE WHERE POSSIBLE IS KEY ”

Update your shower and tapware Showers and tapware can define the theme of your bathroom.

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form your bathroom into a room you can’t wait to use.

Firstly, gather options together, take your time and do your research. Create a mood board or a scrapbook of design ideas and products. Then go and find those (or similar) products on display so you can feel the quality and get a sense of how the product feels as you use it.

A lick of paint never hurt anyone There are some very simple aesthetic changes you can make to immediately upgrade your bathroom. Painting your tiles may sound strange but it is a very cost effective and simple way to completely and quickly refresh your bathroom. There are many tile paints available if you like to DIY, or you can hire a professional to do it for you.

Replace your vanity Removing your old vanity and replacing it with a new one will instantly make your bathroom feel like it’s had a full renovation.

A wall mounted floating vanity will also open up the feel of a small bathroom space by adding more floor area. However, if your budget doesn’t allow for a purchase of a new vanity, then look to ways to repurpose your old one or even an existing piece of furniture. Keep in mind the size of the area and the plumbing needs.

Sometimes the simplest tasks are the most rewarding You can renew your bathroom and give a sense of a complete upgrade, just by re-grouting your tiles. If your tiles are still in good condition, they may simply need to be re-grouted in order to make

them seem brand new again and brighten your bathroom, as discolouration can show the bathroom’s age.

Add the spa-like touch Decluttering your bathroom and adding storage where possible is key. Once you have a fresh canvas, adding little accessories, a few baskets for towels, fancy soaps and decorative accents is a great way to add your personal touch.

Incorporate plants and create your own indoor oasis, which will all contribute to the overall look of your ‘home spa’.

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IN THE GARDEN

HOLIDAY TIME

PREPARING YOUR GARDEN Ever been on holidays just when your crop is nearing harvest, or worse, arrived back to find your garden withered? Here’s our top tips for preparing your garden for your absence.

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Neatening up Weeds compete for water so rid your garden of weeds before you go. Mowing the lawns just before you leave means tidier lawns when you return, and you will also have grass clippings to use as mulch to help keep your soil cool and moist.

Stake and re-tie any plants that require support. Ensure that any fruit that matures while you’re away is held off the ground and not putting strain on your plants.

Harvest anything that is nearly

ripe, and if you’re away for longer, consider removing immature fruit as well.

Watering Start watering more deeply and less frequently as early in the season as you can. This encourages plants to send roots deeper and means they’ll cope better for periods without water than those whose roots are near the surface due to light and frequent watering. The last thing before you leave, water your plants deeply and spread a thick layer of grass clippings or other mulch over the soil.

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Indoor plant pots that have drainage holes can be placed in the bathtub with about 1cm of water, the plants will absorb water from the base of their pots as needed.

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