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9 Washi Tape Ideas We Love

Mint Mag — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 14:58:55 +0000

If you want to decorate but don’t have the patience for paint pots, try washi tape for a quick and cheap way to change up a room. Here’s some ideas for you and your home.

1. Funk up a door

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2. Create a skyline

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3. Graphic lines

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4. Stencil it for the kids

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5. Frame it

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6. Mark their growth

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7. Wall art

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8. Stick ‘em up

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9. A little desk detail

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5 Apps You Need If You’re Decorating

Mint Mag — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:43:18 +0000

Decorating can be hard. You feel like you need to hire a million people, buy a tool box and bury yourself in colour swatches. But no, not with the digital world, there are so many great apps out there to help you, here’s just 5 great ones.

1. iHandy Carpenter

A level, a ruler and a compass, amongst other things, are what this app is great for. If you’re hanging picture frames and want everything aligned right, you need this.

2. Homestyle Interior Design App

Make your room come to life with Homestyler and create a 3D version of your desired room design. You’ll get the hang of it in no time and will save so much time picking out paints!

3. Dulux Colour Concept

See a colour you love on a restaurant wall or dress in a shop? Match it with a paint colour that Dulux stocks.

4. Photo Measures

Take a picture of the room you’re decorating and right out the measurements on the picture, bring it furniture shopping and bobs your uncle.

5. Artfully Walls – Try On Wall

If you’re putting a wall gallery together, then try moving the picture placements around digitally first. Take a picture of your wall and then get to work, digitally.

How To Decorate With Neutrals

Mint Mag — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:54:20 +0000

When we say neutral, we don’t mean all beige everything. We’re talking different tones of white, grey, earthy creams and coffees mixed with the natural tones from wood, concrete and brick. All of these elements blended with each other can create a serene and tranquil environment that runs through out the house. Think of it as a mix between Scandinavian cool and a contemporary twist on traditional cottage style decor.

1. Ditch the 3 colour rule

The beauty of working with neutral colours is that they all compliment each other so well. Don’t hold back on only using a few different tones, work them all in together using a crisp white as a strong accent tone.

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2. Think about lighting

With natural light flooding your room, the colours you have chosen might all work well together, but if they’re too similar in tone then it might leave the room looking a little lifeless come nightfall. As cosy as the living room looks below, there isn’t much definition.

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3. Mix up your fabrics

Linen, wool, faux fur, tweed, tartan, are all fabrics that work so well together in neutral colour tones and look so inviting too!

4. Mix textures too

As well as playing mix and match with fabrics, apply this to other natural textures such as wood, metal and concrete too, and let their natural colours speak for themselves.

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5. Add a touch of metallic

If you want to step away from too earthy a feel in your neutral coloured room, use gold, silver, copper or brass to accessorise and give it a more glossy look.

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7 Ways Of Decorating With Paint

Mint Mag — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 06:00:35 +0000

When we think of decorating a space, we immediately reach for the colour charts in the paint shop. But painting a room doesn’t have to be all block colour, it can be creative and dynamic and turn a room into a really interesting space. Here’s a few ideas to consider when picking out your paints next time.

1. Stripe high & low

2. Statement ceiling

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3. Abstract horizons

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4. Type it

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5. Block work

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6. Ombre effect

7. Half & half

How To Create A Romantic Bedroom

Mint Mag — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:17:48 +0000

When we say romantic, we don’t mean love hearts and teddy bears. We’re talking whimsical fabrics and love-enducing colour tones. Here’s some things to think about when trying to get a little romance into your bedroom walls.

1. Indulge in a canopy bed

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2. Mix up blush tones

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3. Fluffy cushion central

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4. Dark and dreamy

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5. A touch of floral

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6. Soft lighting is key

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7. French style is the best style

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7 Neutral Nursery Ideas

Mint Mag — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 08:46:04 +0000

So you’re expecting a little bambino, congratulations! If you have kept the sex of the baby a secret then you will want to start planning a neutral nursery for he or she to arrive home to. By neutral, we mean using colours that are gender neutral, as well as design features and furniture in the room. Here’s 7 ideas to think about when decorating.

1. A nook

Having a little seating area in the room is great for breast feeding, cuddling and everything in between. Use cushions and throws to make it extra comfy.

2. Playful polka dots

Use spots, stripes or other prints to create a feature wall in the room.

3. Playtime

Even though your baby might just be coming home, if he or she has siblings then a little place in the room to play is ideal for keeping an eye on everyone.

4. Frame it

Frame prints and pictures above the cot for a little wall feature. Typography prints are great for some sweet words for your baby.

5. Animal kingdom

Whether using them as cuddly toys, in pictures or as quirky lamps like below, all animals are great for children’s imaginations.

6. For dreaming

A lovely little mobile for above the cot will lull your baby to sleep as well as create a little decorative piece. Hang yarn and ribbons from a branch for a soft touch.

7. You can colour

Greys, creams, beige, white, are all great for a gender neutral nursery, but if you want a pop of colour in the room then you can’t beat yellow!

6 Quick Changes To Update Your Home In One Day

Mint Mag — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 10:40:35 +0000

Redecorating can be a lot of work. But you don’t have to go wallpapering and tearing down the kitchen to make a difference in your house, try small changes that can make a big difference first. Here’s some things that you could do in one day to change up the rooms in your home.

1. Coffee table change up

If your living area design is starting to get a little stale, then add a few things to the coffee table to accessories as well as become functional in the space. Things like pretty candles, vases, interesting books with decorative covers are a great thing to have for guests visiting.

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2. Rearrange non-permanent furniture

This could apply to your bedroom, living room, study, or areas in your kitchen and bathroom. Try switching your sofa and chairs around or facing your bed a different direction. All it takes is a push and a shove and you’ll feel like you’re in a new room!

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3. Change those curtains

If your curtains are looking a little dated or they’re not quite fitting in with the style of your room any more, swap them out for ones that do. With so many different patterns and colours on the market, you could definitely make a statement by dressing your windows better.

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4. Time for new sheets

If there’s not much in your bedroom that’s really making a decor punch, opt for some print-tastic bedding for a quick fix. We love these ones from Urban Outfitters.

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5. Statement art

Who needs paint and wallpaper when you can just use art. We love a wall gallery for giving plain walls a new lease of life. Work several pieces together or else go with one big show stopper.

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6. Crazy for cushions

Getting a new sofa can take a lot of time, so bring your existing one to life with some new cushion covers. Mix and match patterns with block colours for a really interesting and inviting look.

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Non-Traditional Home Decor Ideas We Love

Mint Mag — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:16:33 +0000

When it comes to home decor, we’re definitely ones for going against the grain of traditionalism. We love decorating ideas that make a statement because they’re not the norm. These ideas are like Marmite, people will either love it or hate it when they walk into your home, but as long as you’re confident with it and you love it, that’s all that counts! Here’s a few ideas to try out.

1. Mixed chair styles

Step away from the matchy-matchy dining table chairs and go for an eclectic mix.

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2. Wild wallpaper

With all the amazing patterns on the market now, wallpaper can be far from dated. Go for a feature wall and make a statement!

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3. Swap cupboards for open shelves

Ditch the standard kitchen design of over-head cupboards in the kitchen and put in open shelves. Try and keep the same theme running through your delph so it doesn’t look too cluttered.

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4. Bedside change-up

You don’t have to go for the clunky bedside lockers, instead, choose a quirky table or stool that will take up less space.

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6 Shelves That Make A Difference

Mint Mag — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 08:30:24 +0000

When designing a room in your home, we often look at the bigger picture, but it’s sometimes the smaller details and less important features that make a difference in a space. Take shelves for instance, they sound pretty boring, but they don’t have to be. Check out these ideas next time you’re needing storage or wanting to display your home accessories.

1. Box shelves

A great way to create a wall feature as well as display plants, pictures and other lovely accessories, is to hang box shelves. They can have clean lines that’s more modern or use crates so a little rustic touch.

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2. No more kitchen cabinets

Swap upper kitchen cabinets for open shelving. It can add really interesting detail to the space if you’re trying to avoid that standard kitchen design.

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3. Optical illusion

Floating shelves are a great replacement to display cabinets in your living room. They take up minimal space and you can put them any where. They’re also a much cleaner, clutter free design that using brackets.

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4. Feature wall

If you’re bored of your plain walls but don’t want to reach for the wall paper, create a shelf wall and display your favourite art and prints all over it.

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5. Hanging around

We love this style of shelving for something really different. You can choose whatever material you want for the suspension – rope, wire, twine, ribbon, whatever will be strong enough to take the weight of what you want the shelf to hold.

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6. Brassy brackets

You don’t just have to have the standard black or chrome brackets for your shelves, paint them a colour that will suit your room. This gold finish is gorgeous!

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7 Ways To Bring Scandinavian Decor Into Your Home

Mint Mag — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 17:04:14 +0000

We simply adore Scandi decor, from the clean white spaces, raw elements and use of neutral and subtle colours, it always give a home such a refreshing feel. It’s also one of the simplest styles to bring to a space as there’s definitely an element of less is more. Here’s 7 ways to create this look in your interiors.

1. White is the way

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2. Graphic prints

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3. Wood panelling

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4. Geometric accessories

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5. Earthy & pastel tones

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6. Exposed pendant lighting

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7. Faux hides and skins

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8. Rustic wood & log stacks

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