Five of the Best Books on Minimalism
Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism Image from Penguin Books Australia Goodbye, Things is the personal story of Fumio Sasaki, whose incessant comparison to others drove him to remove everything from his life that he didn’t need, acquiring true freedom in the process. Because Sasaki doesn’t own very much, he has “the luxury of time.” Sasaki […]
Living Room Rugs | 5 Striking Designs
When it comes to living room rugs, choosing the right one can often make or break your interior space — the wrong size can ruin a room’s “flow”, and the wrong colour can create chaos rather than comfort. Before purchasing a rug, you will need to consider the area it’ll cover, the maintenance required, it’s […]
How to use Neutral Carpets in your Home
Ready for a room refresh, but not sure which colour palette to choose for your carpets? Neutral carpet tones are a popular choice among home decorators due to their versatility, aesthetic qualities, and their ability to be seamlessly integrated into a range of interiors and room styles. But what are neutral colours, exactly? What are the benefits of neutral […]
How to Buy Good Carpet | The Ultimate Carpet Buying Guide
Over 2,000 years ago, somebody living in the Middle East decided to shear a wooly animal, collect the wool into a pile, and weave it into the world’s first carpet. Today, carpet is one of the most loved types of flooring, adored the world over for its beauty, warmth, and softness. If you’re thinking of […]
The Best Types of Timber Look Flooring
Nothing quite compares to the timeless aesthetic beauty of timber floors, however, they can be high-maintenance and costly to install. The alternative? Flooring that imitates the look and feel of real timber, but is durable and more budget-friendly. But what are the best types of timber look flooring, and what are their benefits? Laminate Flooring Laminate […]
How to Stop Rugs Moving on Carpet
Rugs can be a beautiful addition to a room, and in the immortal words of The Dude, can really tie a room together. But with adults, kids, and dogs constantly traipsing up and down them, they quickly become dislodged from their place on your home carpet floors, ending up as crooked as a tobacco lobbyist. […]
What is Parquet Flooring?
If you’re weighing up flooring options for your new home, you can be forgiven for being confused. There’s a lot of materials to choose from—carpet flooring, hardwood, bamboo flooring, laminate, and concrete, to name a few—each with different benefits, pitfalls, and costs. To add to the confusion, we can throw an unfamiliar flooring type into […]
How to Mix Oriental Rugs, the Easy Way
Oriental rugs are a myriad of twisting lines, diverse shapes, and multiple colours, forming a beautiful, intricate piece of art. But when you have multiple rugs scattered throughout your home, their visual complexity can make it hard to achieve a coherent design. If you’re wondering how to mix Oriental rugs in your home, we’ll explain […]
The Best Flooring for Kids
As every parent knows, having kids changes everything. Every long-term plan you had is disrupted, and every choice that you make is now influenced by your exhausting, wonderful children. So if you’re in the market for new flooring, you’ll be wondering about the best flooring for kids, and in this article, we’ll walk you through […]
How to Clean Bamboo Floors | Expert Advice
Bamboo floors are easy to clean and maintain, but it’s important to use the correct techniques. Luckily, the best methods of cleaning bamboo flooring are straightforward—let’s take a look at what to do, and what not to do. How to Clean Bamboo Laminate Floors Bamboo laminate has better water resistance than other hardwoods, which makes […]
