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Tamlin Prince 09/05/2018 Tamlin Prince 09/05/2018

Breaking or Making Your Space: Window Treatments

The all important question on which window treatments to use for what space

Dining Sheer Curtains.jpg — **The All Important Question**

**Which window treatments do I use for which space??**

Window treatments are an essential part of any home renovation or build, but they can be often forgotten about. They can be expensive, but they have the power to completely transform the aesthetics and feel of any space. Picking your window treatments can mean being overwhelmed with choice, so we’ve developed a little cheat-sheet to simplify the process.

TREND ALERT

A brief summary on whats trending now...

Sheer curtains - Always popular! Offering a natural look and feel that softens any space.
Full height curtains - Yes, you heard us. From floor to ceiling. Sometime you can be limited by continuous sheer fabrics which aren’t wide enough, however a multidirectional sheer can be used.
Colours - Moving from warm neutrals/pastels to moody nostalgic tones, such as burgundy, navy, olive greens and mustards.
Velvet - Pure luxury and a gorgeous fabric to compliment the colour trends

LOUNGE & DINING AREAS

Lounge and dining areas are all about the open-plan spaces, with plenty of natural lighting. For a luxurious and on-trend look, go for sheer curtains; they maximise natural light and space, whilst offering some privacy. For more privacy in the evenings, block out curtains can be installed behind the sheers and pulled closed as required.

For a minimalistic, clean and crisp look, use roller blinds. To create a private luxurious space, without the bulkiness of curtains, use a combination of roller blinds with sheers.

BATHROOMS

For any wet area, your window treatments need to be practical; hardy, compact and water and mould resistant.

Shutters are a great option for areas which are high-risk for water damage. They’re conveniently custom made to fit almost any window size, and offer the option of either PVC or polyresin finishes.

LIVING AREAS & TV ROOMS

Living areas or TV rooms come with the challenge of trying to maximise both aesthetics, and flexibility with light control. Roller blinds or honeycomb blinds, paired with sheers create a lavish space, which is practical in terms of blocking out lighting. Alternatively, less formal living areas, where light control is not as important, can employ the use of translucent roller blinds. These offer bright spaces during the daylight, but privacy during nighttime.

BEDROOMS

There are endless window treatment options to suit the style and practicality of every bedroom space. For a chic but simplistic look, use sheers with block-out linings behind OR classic block-out curtains with sheers behind

For a classic look, white shutters always look fabulous. For a modern spin, you could do black or timber shutters. Alternatively, the Luxaflex Luminette range offers versatility in terms of light control, with the softened effects of sheers.

HARD TO REACH SPACES

A grand entrance would be incomplete without a stunning feature window, that is less than convenient to dress. For spaces where both privacy and light control is an issue, motorised blinds and shutters are the best option. Though these can be expensive, they are the epitomy of convenience and an effortless look.

When budgets do not allow for such extravagant investments, cordless window options with customised-length pole are a fantastic option.

When privacy is the priority, but light control is less of a concern, string curtains provide the perfect solution. They offer a luxurious chic look, with the convenience of never having to be dusted or cleaned.

We would be delighted to assist you with all of your window treatment needs.

Contact our office at info@princedesign.com.au to book your appointment today!

Tamlin Prince 26/04/2017 Tamlin Prince 26/04/2017

When Size Matters - Large Format Tiles

While large format tiles have been around for some time, they had definitely been gaining more momentum recently.

With most sheet sizes averaging around 3000x1000 they can be the perfect fit for bathrooms, main floors, interior and exterior wall cladding, kitchen splashbacks, stairs and so much more.

While large format tiles have been around for some time, they had definitely been gaining more momentum recently.

Commonly used in the past for exterior cladding and commercial projects, these days I find I am using them more and more for interiors.

With most sheet sizes averaging around 3000x1000 they can be the perfect fit for bathrooms, main floors, interior and exterior wall cladding, kitchen splashbacks, stairs and so much more.

For the clean freak…this White Marble look wall tile offers minimal grout lines in this stunning bathroom.

Create a seamless look with a large format tile as cladding to an interior feature wall

The perfect alternative to a glass splashback

Add a bit of wow factor with a large format tile on the exterior of your home

Want your stairs tiled but don’t want the grout lines? Look no further!

To view these tiles and much more visit me in my showroom or visit the Bravvo display centre
26 Vale Street, Malaga
9249 5646

Tamlin Prince 08/02/2017 Tamlin Prince 08/02/2017

Splashback Trends

Goodbye boring old glass...hello amazing tiles!

Kitchen splashbacks are fast become the biggest feature in most kitchens.

Goodbye boring old glass...hello amazing tiles!

Kitchen splashbacks are fast become the biggest feature in most kitchens.

High gloss, flat finishes like glass seem to be a thing of the past and textures and pattern are making a strong appearance.

Updating your splashback can give a tired kitchen a whole new look.

Here some gorgeous ideas to pimp up your kitchen in an instant!

All tiles featured are available through Odin Ceramics, 99 Erindale Rd Balcatta

Using a combination of gloss and matt finished tiles is a great way to give your splashback a little somethin' somethin'

Want a chic industrial look in your kitchen without the maintenance of using actual bricks? These white brick tiles are the perfect solution! They are also available in matt black.

I have so much love for this Kite tile. The matt finish is stunning and it is available 3 beautiful colours, soft grey, white and black — I have so much love for this Kite tile. The matt finish is stunning and it is available 3 beautiful colours, soft grey, white and black

Tamlin Prince 01/02/2017 Tamlin Prince 01/02/2017

Petrified Love

I am always in awe of what the earth can create and Petrified Wood has to be one of my all time favs!

I am always in awe of what the earth can create.

Petrified Wood has to be one of my all time favs, and having seen the most incredible slab of it recently, I'm inspired about how I am going to use it somewhere.

Not only does it look amazing, these fossils are also said to calm scattered energies and stabilise general health and the bodies defences. Not bad for a bit of old wood!

Here are some great ideas on how to use this beautiful material in your home.

Black Petrified Wood cladding to fireplace - Cladding available through Zuccari Stone

Close up of the White Petrified Wood slab at Zuccari Stone

Stunning White Petrified Wood Slab at the Zuccari warehouse

The perfect home accessory, these sliced pieces are polished and supplied with a stand through Sourceress The Store

Petrified Wood Cheese Board available from West Elm

Globe West's beautiful Petrified Wood coffee and side tables

White Petrified Wood Coasters available from West Elm

Tamlin Prince 25/11/2016 Tamlin Prince 25/11/2016

The New Metallics In Interiors

There has been a huge trend towards using a mixture of metal accents through the home for a while now. We have been seeing this in furniture, cabinetry, tapware and tiles... just to name a few!

Gone are glittery glass splashbacks and mosaic tiles, that was oh so 5 years ago!

There has been a huge trend towards using a mixture of metal accents through the home for a while now. We have been seeing this in furniture, cabinetry, tapware and tiles... just to name a few!

Here are a few suggestion on how to incorporate some of the stunning new metals when building your new home.

Use metallic finished tiles with concrete look tops, and timber and matt black cabinets. Get the look with Caesarstone Raw Concrete, Polytec Ravine Notaio Walnut, Polytec Cinder Matt and Laminex innovations Plex Copper - Love these metallic hex tile… — Use metallic finished tiles with concrete look tops, and timber and matt black cabinets. Get the look with Caesarstone Raw Concrete, Polytec Ravine Notaio Walnut, Polytec Cinder Matt and Laminex innovations Plex Copper - Love these metallic hex tiles from Tiles Expo!

Opt for a brushed finish rather than a polished or mirror look when choosing your cabinet handles. Edge Straight handles by Furnipart are available in a range of beautiful metal finishes. — Opt for a brushed finish rather than a polished or mirror look when choosing your cabinet handles.

Edge Straight handles by Furnipart are available in a range of beautiful metal finishes.

The new ultra glam Allure brick range from Austral Bricks.Use on the front of your home, as a splashback or internal feature wall for a bit of wow. — The new ultra glam Allure brick range from Austral Bricks.
Use on the front of your home, as a splashback or internal feature wall for a bit of wow.

Glam up your bathroom or kitchen with some accent tapware in a metal finish such as brass, gun metal grey, stainless steel and black.The super elegant, the Cono basin mixer in Black Metal Brush finish by Gessi looks incredible on a marble backdrop — Glam up your bathroom or kitchen with some accent tapware in a metal finish such as brass, gun metal grey, stainless steel and black.
The super elegant, the Cono basin mixer in Black Metal Brush finish by Gessi looks incredible on a marble backdrop

Brand new Gun Metal Grey Sinks from Abey

Introduce some metal into your living room or bedroom with some beautiful side tables like these ones in a beaten finish.

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