Home & Garden Magazine December 20

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Home & Garden FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019

MERRY CHRISTMAS OUR FINAL EDITION OF 2019

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INTERIOR STYLE

TRENDS ARE CHANGING

HOW YOU CAN KEEP UP

JO PULETUA INTERIOR STYLE & DESIGN CONSULTANT AT HARII.COM.AU @HARII.BOHEME Believe it or not, the environment, politics and technology have a huge influence on design trends.

Beyond pretty patterns and colours, a great deal of empathy that considers how these factors affect people’s lifestyles is so important and is what makes products relevant and relatable.

In their 2019 report, key trend consultancy Trend Union predicted that these current fearful and chaotic times will heighten society’s need for security.

This will filter onto their need for calm and security in their homes which has in turn influenced a design era that gravitates to a more relaxed, organic and authentic aesthetic.

The following are a few key elements we are seeing in furnishings and homewares.

Plants Greenery is in the process of taking over all areas in homes, workplaces and restaurants.

They essentially bring what’s familiar outdoors, indoors.

Apart from helping to neutralise the air in your home, tending to plants helps encourage mindfulness and calm.

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Instead of scattering individual plants in your space, cluster a group of plants of all different sizes, shapes and pots on the floor, on shelves or on mirrored surfaces further magnifying their abundance.

Curves and femininity The search for calm via our senses has brought out society’s need for curved edges and organic shapes. Circular mirrors, natural materials such as wood, jute or rattan and chunky curved edged couches are becoming increasingly important to home makers.

The idea of a house that heals and brings comfort is becoming increasingly more important so areas such as the kitchen and bathroom are receiving more love and care in terms of focus and attention to detail when decorating.

Textiles As society learns more about textiles for the home, their features and benefits and how they are produced, their tactility and how sustainable the process of producing them is, is becoming more and more important to home makers.

There has been more of a shift and demand for ethically produced products and big brands such as Ikea are doing a phenomenal job in ensuring everyday home makers are able to purchase products that contribute to communities and the environment.

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For most home improvement projects around the home I am all for getting in and giving it a go, however, there are a few specialised areas that are best left to skilled and experienced professionals.

In my opinion rendering is one of those areas. Quite often DIYers underestimate the difficulty of the job and the consequences if done incorrectly. It can be a very costly mistake to fix.

Now having said that, rendering is a fantastic option if you are looking to refresh an older home and increase its value. It also improves on the waterproofing and fire rating.

I am a huge fan of acrylic renders.

They have become more popular

as they have superior water resistance, strength and require less time to dry and cure.

Because they are flexible, cracking is less likely to occur. Acrylic renders can also be applied over painted masonry surfaces as long as the paint is sound – be sure to check with the manufacturer. It does cost a bit more but I believe it’s well worth it.

A few points to check before beginning any rendering job either DIY or with a professional.

The substrate needs to be clean of any loose material and no crumbling mortar in the joints.

Any mould should be treated.

Very, very important is to be absolutely certain that the area is free of any dampness issues.

Make sure the render mix is suitable for the surface, that the correct number of coatings is applied and that enough time is given for the render to cure.

One last thing. Before even considering rendering, it is important to acknowledge the period of a house as to preserve its characteristics and value.

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