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Do you like handmade items of beauty?

Do you like handmade items of beauty?

The sinks carried by Unique Sinks all have one thing in common: they are handmade. They also may be hand-painted, or put together manually. And sometimes this means the finish is not 100% perfect. This adds to its charm and character.

If you like our sinks, check out a new website: www.exotichomewares.com

They sell Christmas ornaments that are made in South Africa, India and Vietnam, which in turn creates employment for the local workers. They ornaments are truly beautiful. Here are a few, and they are available to buy now.


10 Great design blogs

Find inspiration for designing your own home on the following blogs:

 Jenny Komenda, an interior designer, shares her renovations and DIY projects

http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com.au

 

Melissa Darr showcases her own craft and DIY projects plus fabulous recipes

http://www.thewhimsicalwife.com

 

Joseph P Davis, an interior designer, shows how to crate a look, and also what NOT to do

http://jpdschoolofdesign.blogspot.com

 

Holly Becker shares her knowledge and passion for design on her blog

http://decor8blog.com

 

Emily Osmond showcases Australia’s current trends and local products

http://getinmyhome.com

 

Be inspired by Chris Carroll, a Melbourne-based stylist, presenter and author...


Amazing bathroom lighting ideas

Tiles, taps and sinks are part of the design decision-making when installing a new bathroom, but lighting is the star to creating the ambience. Create an impact with ideas from this amazing gallery:

CLICK HERE for inspiration. 


Size doesn’t matter

It doesn’t matter if your bathroom is small, there are ways to create visual space by keeping all the surfaces streamlined.

Here are 5 top tips for using space efficiently:

 

1 USE A FEATURE TILE on the floor and on one wall. Imagine a chocolate brown tile on the floor continuing up the wall. Suddenly the space is not visually broken up by different surface colours, and the space feels larger. TIP Ensure the tiles are suitable for flooring!

 

2 INSTALL A GLASS SHOWER SCREEN and suddenly the room is not divided into two by a shower...


Revamp the bathroom in 5 easy steps

OK, so you have a dated bathroom that needs a quick fix revamp and you don’t want to spend a lot of money. Here are 5 fast fixes to make an impact and make you bathroom look fresh and new:

1 PAINT THE TILES. Yes, there are fantastic tile paints available from White Knight, which are tintable to the colour of your choice. Are you thinking fresh clean and white? Maybe light aqua for a water-themed bathroom, or even dramatic black. And if you want to redo the look of the grout on top, White Knight also makes a Grout...