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The colours you use throughout your home can have a major impact on every area of your life: how much or little you eat, how well or poorly you sleep, how good you are at concentration and focus, even the health of your love life. Despite all this colour remains a seriously underrated part of interior design, so I've decided to do my bit to change that! Over the coming weeks, I hope to use this blog to share with you all the ways--some simple and inexpensive, some more permanent and complex--you can integrate colour therapy with your home's furnishings and decorations to give yourself the best start possible.

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3 Benchtop Materials That Are Perfect For A Modern, Industrial-Style Kitchen
If you're remodelling your kitchen, then you've probably devoted many hours to figuring out which look is the best option for you. Like many Australians who take their cooking very seriously, you may find a modern, industrial look appealing. Modern industrial kitchens take the practical and heavy-duty features of commercial kitchens and modify them for use in a residential setting. The result is a functional, minimalist and contemporary kitchen that has a simple yet compelling beauty.

Garage Organising on a Budget
One of the best ways to make the interior of your home's garage look its best is to get it organised; this is easy to do if you have the money for new cabinets and shelving units, but what if your budget is a bit limited? Note a few simple but very affordable tips for getting the inside of your garage organised using  some items you may already have at home. This will help you open up the space and make even the smallest garage work for you.

Plastic versus Bamboo: Which Way Should You Go with Outdoor Blinds?
Outdoor blinds are elemental for ensuring privacy at home. Installing them will keep you away from the prying eyes of uninvited on lookers. To add on that, the blinds are a great accessory in terms of adding aesthetic appeal to your home. Properly done blinds, made from versatile material allow you to paint and configure them in a way that enhances the outdoor look of your home. So, should you choose bamboo or plastic when buying outdoor blinds?

How to Brighten Up a Windowless Bathroom
If your home's bathroom seems a bit dark and dim, adding a window may not be an option; cutting a space for a window can be expensive, and the exterior wall of the bathroom may not offer the structural support needed to hold a window in place. The bathroom may not even be located along an exterior wall! However, there are some other ways to brighten up a windowless bathroom and keep it looking clean, fresh, and welcoming; note a few suggestions.

4 Benefits of Double Glazed Windows
If you are considering have your home windows replaced then double glazed windows are the right choice for your property. New double glazed windows not only look fantastic, with a superb range of colours and profiles that would complement any home, but they also offer many features which are less immediately obvious. It is these features that make double glazed windows such a popular choice with so many home owners today.

Ornamental Trees to Update Your Landscape
When you begin to look at landscape options for your home, you may find that you want to shy away from traditional plants. In fact, an increasing number of people are moving to larger landscapes to help build up the curb appeal. One way of doing this is through the use a plant wholesaler and ornamental trees. If you are considering this option, here are a few ornamental trees to consider and why:

Outstanding Pros Split System Air Conditioning Affords Your Home
Whether you are looking to install an air conditioning system for your new home build or are looking to replace your current HVAC system, the first decision you have to make is whether you want a packaged system or a split system. Split systems are characterised by being ductless and will offer you a number of advantages over their packaged counterparts. Read on to find out the outstanding pros that split system air conditioning units afford your residence.

It's Not Just Yellow Water That's a Problem: Understanding and Preventing Green Algae
Having a swimming pool at home is a real asset. After all, what could be better than going for a cooling swim on a hot day without even needing to go anywhere? Whether it's pool parties with friends, extending into the evening, or sunny weekends messing about with the kids, a swimming pool is sure to get a lot of use. That is, until something happens to stop you from enjoying it.