Who Are You Really Designing Your Home For?
Interiors and Design Penelope J. Herbert Interiors and Design Penelope J. Herbert

Who Are You Really Designing Your Home For?

Somewhere along the way, “timeless” became code for “please don’t notice me”. People were sold the lie that a safe, all-neutral home is the only path to good taste and future resale. The result is a plague of white-on-white kitchens, oatmeal sofas, pale timber everything, and not a single shimmering risk in sight.

Your ‘aha’ moment: The exact second you realise your “resale-friendly” home doesn’t look expensive – it just looks like every other listing on realestate.com.au.

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The #1 Design Mistake That’s Keeping Your Home ‘Boring’ (And How to Fix It)
Interiors and Design Penelope J. Herbert Interiors and Design Penelope J. Herbert

The #1 Design Mistake That’s Keeping Your Home ‘Boring’ (And How to Fix It)

You may be making the #1 Design Mistake That’s Keeping Your Home ‘Boring’ … however, the solution is here!

Let’s get straight to the point: the biggest reason your home feels boring isn’t because of your furniture or paint colour—it’s because you’re playing it too safe. Too many homes are stuck in a rut of beige-on-beige, predictable layouts, and generic décor that’s about as exciting as watching paint dry (especially if it’s beige). The culprit? Fear of making a mistake.

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How to Choose a Sofa Colour That Won’t Bore You to Tears
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How to Choose a Sofa Colour That Won’t Bore You to Tears

Forget “safe” grey. Here’s how to choose a sofa colour with personality that actually works in your real-life living room.

It’s the colour of safety, of “good taste,” of not offending anyone. And yet, have you ever sat in a beige room and felt your brain quietly fall asleep? Here’s the uncomfortable truth: your beige sofa might be gently murdering your creativity.

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Creating A Cosy Winter Nook: Your Sanctuary for Chilly Days
Interiors and Design, Child-Friendly Penelope J. Herbert Interiors and Design, Child-Friendly Penelope J. Herbert

Creating A Cosy Winter Nook: Your Sanctuary for Chilly Days

As the Australian winter sets in, bringing cooler temperatures and shorter days, the appeal of a warm and cosy winter nook in your home grows immensely.

A cosy nook can serve as the perfect escape for those winter days when all you want to do is curl up with a good book, enjoy a hot cup of tea, or simply unwind in a peaceful spot.

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