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Kitchen Reflections
Well last week it was bathrooms and this week it’s kitchens!
Kitchen designed by Inside Out Colour and Design
I’m looking at various splashback options and one I can’t go past at the moment is mirror.
It looks especially good when there is a wonderful view being reflected and there is no need to bring in a colour as the mirror does that for you.
via Home Ideas Magazine
If you are thinking of using a mirrored splashback, make sure it’s made of moisture resistant tempered glass. Try a smoked mirror which will soften the look.
What do you think? Would you like a mirrored splashback?
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Art For Art’s Sake
One of the last things I’m often asked to advise on when working with a client, is their art. Not so much which type of are, but rather which part of the wall should the piece be placed. It’s usually the last thing that goes up and marks those freshly painted or renovated walls so I understand the trepidation felt.
The most important aspect of hanging art is to make sure the centre of the artwork is at eye level. This is so the average person can peer straight into the painting. Those of us that are vertically challenged need to take this into consideration and take it up a few centimetres. However as we all know, rules were meant to be broken.
Artworks from Floor To Ceiling
Another great tip for hanging art is to hang a large piece off centre and group two or more smaller pieces to one side, rather than on either side.
Arrange clusters of separately framed photos, rather than multiple photos in one frame.
As they say, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and this should be kept in mind when you are buying art for your own home. What appeals to you will not necessarily appeal to everyone, but if you are living with your piece then it must have some meaning to you. It should evoke a memory such as something you have purchased on a holiday, or it should tell a story like a historical piece or it should get you thinking.
Shell Money from Solomon Islands
These were my daughter's baby shoes. Too cute for hand me downs.
I don’t think a house looks lived in until there are pieces on the wall. It doesn’t have to be expensive artworks (although my artist Mother would say this is a good option). Think outside the frame and consider other options for decorating the walls.
Plate wall by Lisa Congdon
Hall of Mirrors
Framed
If you were styling your home for sale, then that’s the time to purchase or rent artwork that sits well with the decor. The subject matter at this time should be fairly neutral too. It’s amazing that some people just can’t see past what’s in front of them and an “out there” artwork may detract from the reason these people are in your home in the first place.
So this weekend, have a look at what’s hanging on your walls and maybe change things around or put up new items. Whatever you do, enjoy your weekend.
Mirror, mirror on the wall
who’s the fairest of them all?
Boy Mirror from Lightly
Girl Mirror from Lightly
I would think any of these mirrors would add a sense of fun and intrigue to any room. I have always loved the children but can’t resist the chook. I’m a bit of a chook fanatic so hanging this at my kitchen door appeals. These are all from Lightly.
Chicken Mirror
I can also see the humour in having a few mice around the kitchen bin.
Mouse Mirror from Lightly
But this really takes the cake. A mirror, a lamp and a shelf all in one. Perfect for an entry or hall where you often need all three. Design For Use also has a floor version.
Three in one - mirror, shelf and lamp
