A CHAT WITH BLUE MOUNTAINS MURAL & FINE ARTIST: NASTIA GLADUSHCHENKO Born in Odessa, Ukraine into a family obsessed with flowers and a heritage of growing fruits and vegetables for survival, Nastia’s favourite childhood memories are from the dacha (a country retreat) where her grandparents built their own little cottage to grow food, away from…
The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Designing a New Kitchen (& How to Avoid Them) A kitchen is one of the most significant investments you will make for your home. As well as being one of the most used spaces, it is important that your new space is not only beautiful, but highly functional…
HOW CHOOSING PROFESSIONALLY MADE CURTAINS & BLINDS CAN IMPROVE YOUR LIFESTYLE. Whilst curtains and blinds are predominantly used to control light, privacy, temperature and even noise in a space, poorly fitted, cheaply crafted window treatments will often yield very poor results. Today we outline the reasons why investing in quality custom made curtains and blinds…
Exploring different kitchen styles for your Blue Mountains home. The style of your kitchen will influence the atmosphere and cohesive overall design as well as functionality within the space. With so many options to consider however, deciding on a design for your Blue Mountains home can be tricky. Reflecting on the overall style of…
FIREPLACES: SUSTAINABLE OPTIONS FOR YOUR BLUE MOUNTAINS HOME When looking at sustainable fireplaces, you not only need to consider the fuel you use, but also your lifestyle in terms of the space you are heating and the frequency of use. Whilst electric fires may initially seem like a sustainable choice, they are not necessarily suitable…
CURTAINS & BLINDS: HERE’S HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR CONSULTATION WITH THORNTON & BLAKE At Thornton & Blake we take great pride in producing unique, high-quality, made-to-measure curtains and blinds to suit your space and reflect your vision, with the support of an experienced Interior Designer who can help you select your fabric and the…
Choosing between curtains or blinds for your home can be a tricky decision; there’s the style… S-fold, inverted box pleat, roller or roman blind and then there’s shutters. The selection process really does extend further than your preferred visual style. The scope of your ceiling, the size of the room, your window position and what…
INTERIOR DESIGN TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HOME It is not unusual for our Blue Mountains clients to prioritise health and wellbeing when discussing their Interior Design vision with our experienced team. Whether it is the choice of floor covering, textiles for curtains, blinds, or sofas, or even options for home heating, out with the old…
WHY MOLMIC SOFAS, ARMCHAIRS, MODULARS & OTTOMANS ARE THE SUSTAINABLE CHOICE FOR YOUR HOME Whether you’re selecting a sofa just for yourself, a big family of all ages, or you share your Blue Mountains home with your fur-babies, today we explore why a Molmic furniture piece is going to be your sustainable choice, not only…
ARTWORK FOR YOUR WINDOWS: HOW CURTAINS & BLINDS ARE MORE THAN ‘JUST A WINDOW COVERING’. Are you considering new curtains or blinds for your home? Whilst window furnishings do offer the benefits of privacy, light control and even support climate control within your home, carefully considered curtains and blinds can also completely transform the…