Home & Garden Magazine November 8 2019

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Home & Garden FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019

AUTOMATE YOUR HOME

FUTURE FOCUS SEE PAGE 5

FINDING THE RIGHT STYLE

PICKING PAINT IS A HARD JOB

HANDY LOCAL BUSINESS GUIDE

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INTERIOR STYLE

FINDING THE RIGHT STYLE REVAMPING A ROOM

JO PULETUA INTERIOR STYLE & DESIGN CONSULTANT AT HARII.COM.AU @HARII.BOHEME

So you want to re-vamp a room in your house. You’re a bit of a novice, but know what you do and don’t like in terms of style. You want it to look magazine worthy, but don’t really know where to start. Don’t worry, you’re not alone!

One of the hardest parts of starting this journey is pinpointing the style you want. It’s not uncommon for people to get lost along the way and steer in all different style directions, often ending up with a very confused looking space.

Here are a couple of key points on how to get you started on sourcing and styling a cohesive space that is perfect for you!

Start a Mood Board Like anything, you need to do your research. Read about the key features and look at images of on-trend interior styles such as Scandi, Bohemian, Minimalist, Mid- Century, Hamptons, Retro... the list goes on.

You will find one that you gravitate to, and when you do, stick to it!

Interior design magazines are an obvious reference point, but social media sites such as Instagram or Pinterest are also incredible tools.

When it comes to social media, you can never underestimate the power of clicking on a #hashtag.

Search and click on #interior-

style for example, and discover the world of interiors!

Pick a colour palette A good colour palette has the power to anchor an entire room.

Colour palette inspiration can be found on interior paint websites such as the Inspiration Gallery on the Dulux Website (www.dulux. com.au) or the Colouriser page on the British Paints website (www. britishpaints.com.au).

Consider the amount of natural or artificial light in your room when selecting your colours and the mood you want to set.

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for a room that is used primarily before sunrise or after sunset, choose the colours whilst only under the lighting that will be used in the room to get the best possible result.

Simplicity and consistency This applies to both of the key points above. Once you have conducted a bit of research, select a colour or style and stick to it!

Unless your style is a deliberate mish mash, don’t get tempted to divert from your selection or ‘mix it up’. Applying these basic principles when selecting furnishings and finishes is critical.

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NEWS FEATURE

AUTOMATE YOUR HOME TECHNOLOGY IS A GAME CHANGER

Home automation has continued to increase rapidly in popularity, with the smart home market worth approximately $1.924 million this year, and household penetration expected to hit 41.9 per cent by 2023.

The adoption of smart home technology, such as Luxaflex Powerview Motorisation, for your window furnishings, welcomes elegance, convenience and safety to both your property and lifestyle.

“Personalisation has moved beyond merely heating and lighting,” says Vera Meharg, Marketing Communications Manager, Luxaflex Window Fashions.

“Homeowners can take complete control in the management of shading, temperature control, energy efficiency and privacy in their home, all of which can actively reduce energy consumption and amp up security.”

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tion allows for the complete control of window fashions in Australians’ homes, tailoring the programming of their blinds, sheers and shutters to operate remotely either on their own, or together throughout the day.

“HOMEOWNERS CAN TAKE COMPLETE CONTROL”

Allowing for the creation and scheduling of customised room

‘Scenes’, the smart technology allows for the control of light, privacy, and overall room ambience to suit need or preference.

Pre- programme your blinds to rise and greet the dawn, readjust to deflect the hot afternoon sun, before scheduling them to close at night, creating the perfect bedtime mood.

Personalise settings even further and pair with additional smart technology, such as lighting, to reflect different activities or times around the house. Use voice technology to implement such scenes as “movie time”, “good morning” or “bed time”.

“The added element of increased security is often overlooked when considering window fashions and home automation, and the compatibility of Luxaflex Powerview Motorisation with smart home kits is ideal for amplifying this,” Ms Meharg said.

“The safety of your home can be effectively managed for when you

are away in order to increase security, controlled by a simple touch of a button or the sound of your voice. If you are away on holiday, or work has kept you back late, you can choose to close or open your blinds to better protect your home and belongings by making it appear that someone is home.”

Additionally, the implementation of home automation can help to encourage a more sustainable household. As Australia shifts towards a greener way of living, many are focusing on the conservation of energy across their everyday lives. Insulation is key to maintaining room temperatures, and a few small changes can help your home be more energy efficient and keep bills down.

Luxaflex Powerview Motorisation is compatible with smart assistants including Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit or Amazon Alexa, and can also be controlled via smart phone or tablet on the PowerView App. Home & Garden Magazine

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SIMON’S HOUSE

PICKING PAINT

IT’S NOT AS EASY AS YOU THINK!

SIMON STEVENSON

One big mistake people make is putting test samples on walls.

The problem is that it confuses you on what the colour really looks like. What you need to do is paint large pieces of cardboard in the colours you are considering.

Move them around the room and look at them next to plants, paintings, furniture.

You can change the look of a colour dramatically by what it is next to. For example, put a very light grey next to white and you will see that it is grey but put it next to black and it will look white.

Start with a blank canvas then add some feature walls. Feature walls should be painted on walls that have no windows and doors where possible.

Also think about where the colours start and finish.

Sometimes it’s good to paint the next wall or return of a wall or archway. Dark colours look best in a matt or flat finish.

If your bathroom has tiles all the way to the ceiling, matching the main colour of the tile into the ceiling paint looks fantastic.

This is because your eyes are not drawn to a white ceiling. Instead you are looking at the detail you have spent so much money on, the tiles and fixtures.

Now, about the blue colours.

When choosing a blue, try picking a lighter colour and a greyer blue. It will look better on a big area. Blues are funny and can really confuse people.

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Did you know that there are hundreds of shades of blue? Or using a light colour can make a room look larger?

There are so many things to consider when choosing the right paint colour for your home.

The good news AND the bad news is that there are literally thousands of colour hues to choose from making the task both exciting and challenging!

While choosing the right paint colour can set the entire tone of a room, it is also the most versatile component in decorating. Sort out things like your furnishings, flooring etc and then set out to choose just the right colours. Here are a few ideas to help make the choice a bit easier.

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