Adopt This White Paint Guide; Your Walls Really Need It!
Colour, Interiors and Design Penelope J. Herbert Colour, Interiors and Design Penelope J. Herbert

Adopt This White Paint Guide; Your Walls Really Need It!

In this white paint guide, we'll delve into the nuanced world of white paint, exploring the differences between various shades, how to test them on your walls, what to watch out for, and ultimately, how to select the perfect white paint for your home.

We demystify white paint and help you find the perfect shade for your home renovation. Adopt this white paint guide; your walls really need it!

White paint may seem like a straightforward choice for your walls, but any experienced interior designer will tell you that not all whites are created equal. The subtle nuances in undertones and finishes can drastically alter the mood and aesthetic of a room.

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The Free E-Book That Will Change How You Use Colour in Your Home (Not Just on Your Walls)
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The Free E-Book That Will Change How You Use Colour in Your Home (Not Just on Your Walls)

When you walk through your front door, do you feel something? Or do you feel… nothing? The interior design equivalent of a firm handshake. If that's your home right now, I wrote ‘Colour Without Apology’ for you.

Colour Without Apology is my free, complete colour guide — and I want to be clear about something from the start. This isn't just a paint guide.

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Why We Love Living Room Fusion… and You Should Too
Colour, Interiors and Design Penelope J. Herbert Colour, Interiors and Design Penelope J. Herbert

Why We Love Living Room Fusion… and You Should Too

If you haven’t heard of Living Room Fusion then it’s a great pleasure to introduce you to it. It’s one of my favourite design styles. Living room fusion, as the name suggests, is when different design styles are ‘fused’ together creating a seamless blend. So let’s embark on a visual odyssey where we navigate the eclectic fusion of Hollywood Glam, modern Southern California ease, and the timeless allure of Art Deco.

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The Biggest Interior Design Mistake You Don’t Even Realise You’re Making
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The Biggest Interior Design Mistake You Don’t Even Realise You’re Making

You know that moment when you walk into your living room, scan the scene, and think, “Yeah… it’s nice,” but your shoulders don’t drop, your heart doesn’t lift, and nothing inside you says, “This is so unapologetically me”?

That, darling, is your home quietly filing for emotional divorce.​

It’s not the wrong white, the slightly-too-large sofa, or the throw cushions that look like they lost a fight with the dog. Those are amateur-hour issues. The real, gut-level interior design mistake most people make is far sneakier – and it’s choking the life out of your home.​

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Can We Finally Stop Decorating for Instagram? Why Your Home Isn't a Photo Shoot
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Can We Finally Stop Decorating for Instagram? Why Your Home Isn't a Photo Shoot

There was a time when homes were designed for families. Now they seem to be designed for wide-angle lenses.

Don't get me wrong—I adore beautiful interiors. I'm an interior architect. Beautiful is literally my business.

But somewhere between perfectly edited reels and impossibly pristine kitchens, we've quietly started confusing good design with good content.

They're not the same thing. A photograph captures one perfect second. A home has to survive every other one. The perfectly styled home might be getting all the likes—but is it getting any actual living done?

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Wallpaper On Every Surface: The All‑In, No‑Vanilla Guide To Rooms With A Pulse

Wallpaper On Every Surface: The All‑In, No‑Vanilla Guide To Rooms With A Pulse

Wallpaper is my second weapon in a five-part war against boring finishes — and yes, I’m coming for your “safe” walls next. This series is all about giving your home a pulse, not a polite little heartbeat, and wallpaper on all five walls is where we stop flirting with bold and actually commit. If you missed part one on tiles (where I banned basic splashbacks and exposed my tile obsession), you can catch up here: read the first instalment on tiles. Now, let’s talk wallpaper, pattern, and why your ceiling is absolutely not exempt from the fun.

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Tiles With A Pulse: How To Use Bold Tiles On Floors, Walls, Curves And Splashbacks
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Tiles With A Pulse: How To Use Bold Tiles On Floors, Walls, Curves And Splashbacks

Stop playing it safe with white subway tiles and start using tiles as architecture, artwork and attitude.

Tiles are where the renovation stops being polite and starts being interesting. Forget “just a floor” or “just a splashback”—tiles are architecture, artwork and attitude rolled into one. In this first installment of five in our finishes series, we’re turning tiles into the main character of your home, not the understudy.

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Are You Playing It Safe or Designing Bold? Find Out Your Fearless Home Style
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Are You Playing It Safe or Designing Bold? Find Out Your Fearless Home Style

You’ve pinned the inspo. You’ve saved the reels. But when it comes to actually designing your Adelaide home… are you confidently bold or still clinging to beige?

This quick quiz will reveal your Fearless Home Style—where you land on the boldness scale, what’s holding you back (if anything), and how to create a home that’s 100% you. Whether you’re a soft minimalist with a rebellious streak or a maximalist-in-the-making, this is where your real style starts to shine.

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Did I Make A Mistake Painting My Walls White?
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Did I Make A Mistake Painting My Walls White?

White walls have long been hailed as the epitome of chic, timeless interior design. They're clean, versatile, and can make spaces feel larger and more airy. But as any seasoned interior designer will tell you, the choice of wall colour is a deeply personal one.

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