METAL FRAMES

I attended Designex in Sydney earlier in the year, where the latest and greatest designs and products for interiors were showcased. I was particularly excited to find a metal fabricating company that makes the most amazing metal doors and windows. Not that chunky, shiny aluminum stuff. I'm talking the thin matte black variety you would normally find in Europe. Don't get me wrong, timber doors and windows are great. But when you see this sort of metal installation (which is quite rare), it will definitely impress. I particularly like it done on a kick arse scale - the taller the better. And this is where you are limited with timber - it can warp when used on a larger scale. Metal can be fabricated to pretty much any size and shape. If you're renovating or building, it's definitely worth checking out. 

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TREAT YOUR WINDOWS

Window treatments can send people into a spin - so many options, how do you decide!!! The obvious choices are curtains, blinds and shutters. But even then, the options are almost endless. (See attached pics). I'm partial to a sheer linen or voile curtain that pools on the ground. They're quite ethereal and mesmerizing. But here's a little tip - don't hang your curtains where your window moldings end. Instead, take them right up to the ceiling if possible and frame the window on either side as this will give the illusion that the window and room are larger than they really are. Another option is to customise blinds with artwork or images, similar to what was done on The Block by series winners Steve and Chantelle. Check out Printed Blinds Australia printedblindsaustralia.com.au or Custom Printed Blinds customprintedblinds.com.au. This option essentially transforms your blinds into a piece of art. Of course, some windows are so magnificent, they should just be left alone. But if the temptation is too strong, forget covering them up and consider a window seat or potted greenery along the sill.

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