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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How to Design a Bold, Authentic Home (from an Adelaide Interior Designer Who Hates Beige)
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How to Design a Bold, Authentic Home (from an Adelaide Interior Designer Who Hates Beige)

Vanilla is a fine flavour—classic, safe, sweet. But when it comes to design? Vanilla is the enemy of progress. Adelaide interior designer Penelope Herbert shows you how to ditch beige, break design rules and create a home with a pulse, not a cookie-cutter showroom! In a world where we’re craving authenticity, personal expression, and bold living, sticking to safe, forgettable design is not just boring, it’s creatively bankrupt. No-Vanilla Design is more than a preference; it's a movement. A rebellion against mediocrity. A rally cry for homes that feel like you, not like page 42 of a furniture catalogue.

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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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The Lust-Worthy Art of Luxury Design: Creating a Luxurious Home with Dark Colours
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The Lust-Worthy Art of Luxury Design: Creating a Luxurious Home with Dark Colours

You’ll love creating a luxurious home with dark colours! Dark colours have long been misunderstood in the realm of home design.

Too often, they’re seen as sombre, drab, or even oppressive. However, when used correctly, dark hues will infuse a home with elegance, luxury, and a sense of dramatic sophistication. Let's explore how you can transform your living spaces with rich, dark colours, creating a stunningly chic and inviting atmosphere.

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How To Balance Quality, Aesthetics, and Budget in Material Specifications!
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How To Balance Quality, Aesthetics, and Budget in Material Specifications!

One of the most critical steps in any interior design or renovation project is finalising material specifications. That is, are your selections the best they can be?

The materials specifications process requires a delicate balance of quality, aesthetics, and budget to ensure the end result is beautiful, durable and cost-effective. Here at Plush Design Interiors, we understand the nuances of this balance and offer you our expert advice on how to achieve it.

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Creating a Focal Point in Every Home Space: Essential Design Tips
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Creating a Focal Point in Every Home Space: Essential Design Tips

In the world of interior design, establishing a focal point in every home space is a fundamental principle that transforms good design into great design.

A focal point draws the eye, adds interest, and serves as a foundation around which to build your decor. Here’s how you can effectively designate and accentuate focal points in various spaces within your Australian home.

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