Why an Interior Designer will save you time, money & heartache, creating a home you love.
WHY AN INTERIOR DESIGNER WILL SAVE YOU TIME, MONEY & HEARTACHE CREATING A HOME YOU LOVE. When a home is beautifully designed, it seems the…
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Top 7 Bathroom Renovation Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
TOP 7 BATHROOM RENOVATION MISTAKES (AND HOW TO AVOID THEM) Renovating a bathroom in the Blue Mountains comes with its own unique challenges. From older…
Coonara Fireplaces – The Most Iconic Name in Australian Heating
COONARA ~ THE MOST ICONIC NAME IN AUSTRALIAN HEATING When it comes to reliable home heating, choosing Australian-made ensures you’re investing in a heater specifically…
Directions with Sheer Curtains & Blinds
Directions with Sheer Curtains & Blinds Semi-translucent sheer curtains and blinds are a versatile window treatment that bring elegance, softness and privacy into your home.…
Best Window Treatments for Light, Climate & Sound Control
BEST WINDOW TREATMENTS FOR LIGHT, CLIMATE & SOUND CONTROL The decision to invest in curtains and blinds for your home often goes further than just…
Kitchen Design: Timber Vs Plain: A Designer’s Perspective
KITCHEN DESIGN: TIMBER Vs PLAIN: A DESIGNER’S PERSPECTIVE With our region surrounded by the Natural elements of timber, stone and greenery, we can understand why…
Blue Mountains Mural Artist: Nastia Gladushchenko
A CHAT WITH BLUE MOUNTAINS MURAL & FINE ARTIST: NASTIA GLADUSHCHENKO Born in Odessa, Ukraine into a family obsessed with flowers and a heritage of…
Porters Paints New Products Instore Now
New Porter’s Paints Products Instore NOW! Porter’s Paints have released a range of new colours in their “Colour Library” perfectly timed for the Spring/Summer/Autumn painting…
Can curtains, blinds or shutters reduce noise within your home?
CAN CURTAINS, BLINDS OR SHUTTERS REDUCE NOISE IN YOUR HOME? If outside noise is disturbing your peace, you may be wondering whether noise reducing curtains,…
Kitchens: The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Designing a New Kitchen (& How to Avoid Them)
The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Designing a New Kitchen (& How to Avoid Them) A kitchen is one of the most significant investments…
Why choosing professionally made Curtains & Blinds will improve your lifestyle
HOW CHOOSING PROFESSIONALLY MADE CURTAINS & BLINDS CAN IMPROVE YOUR LIFESTYLE. Whilst curtains and blinds are predominantly used to control light, privacy, temperature and even…
Fireplaces: Get the most out of your wood fireplace with this expert advice.
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR WOOD FIREPLACE WITH THIS EXPERT ADVICE. When it comes to wood fireplaces, efficiency and safety are key. The EPA…
Relaxed Elegance: Why Thornton & Blake Interior Designers aren’t known for a particular look.
RELAXED ELEGANCE: WHY THORNTON & BLAKE INTERIOR DESIGNERS AREN’T KNOWN FOR A PARTICULAR LOOK Recently we were discussing the portfolio of interior designs for our…
Pellet fires a new sustainable heating option only from Thornton & Blake Blue Mountains.
PELLET FIRES A NEW SUSTAINABLE OPTION AVAILABLE ONLY AT THORNTON & BLAKE If energy efficiency & convenience are important factors when heating your home, a…
Exploring different kitchen styles for your Blue Mountains home.
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…
Fireplaces: Making a sustainable choice for your lifestyle and the environment.
FIREPLACES: MAKING A SUSTAINABLE CHOICE FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE & THE ENVIRONMENT When looking at sustainable fireplaces, you not only need to consider the fuel you…
Curtains & Blinds: How to prepare for your consultation with Thornton & Blake
CURTAINS & BLINDS: HERE’S HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR CONSULTATION WITH THORNTON & BLAKE At Thornton & Blake we take great pride in producing unique,…
Curtains or Blinds? Which style should you choose for your Blue Mountains home?
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…
Interior Design Tips for a Healthy Home
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…
Why Molmic Sofas, Armchairs, Modulars and Ottomans are the sustainable choice for your home.
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…
The importance of creating a cohesive interior design for your home.
THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATING A COHESIVE INTERIOR DESIGN FOR YOUR HOME Interior Design isn’t reserved for creating just one room at a time. A well-designed…
Being Brave: Stepping away from Neutral palettes and into a world of colour
BEING BRAVE: STEPPING AWAY FROM NEUTRAL PALETTES & INTO A WORLD OF COLOUR When it comes to transforming your home, whether it be a retreat…
Is it time to replace your old wood fireplace for a more ‘economical’ & ‘eco’ efficient heating solution?
IS IT TIME TO REPLACE YOUR OLD WOOD FIREPLACE FOR A MORE ‘ECONOMICAL’ & ‘ECO’ EFFICIENT SOLUTION? Thirty years ago, wood burning fireplaces were primarily…
Why curtains & blinds are one of the most significant interior design investments for your home.
WHY CURTAINS & BLINDS ARE ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT INTERIOR DESIGN INVESTMENTS FOR YOUR HOME Curtains & blinds are often underestimated as an aspect…
Choosing Textiles for your home: Read this First
FEELING OVERWHELMED ABOUT CHOOSING TEXTILES FOR YOUR HOME? READ THIS FIRST With so many options of fabric types, weaves and prints available on the market,…
Design your Dream Kitchen, without the nightmare
DESIGN YOUR DREAM KITCHEN, WITHOUT THE NIGHTMARE! Creating a kitchen for your Blue Mountains home that is both beautiful & highly functional requires a lot…
Choose the right fireplace for your home, before the chill arrives.
DON’T BE LEFT IN THE COLD. HERE’S HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT FIREPLACE FOR YOUR HOME. Whether you’re dreaming about a gas, electric or traditional…
Artwork for your Windows
ARTWORK FOR YOUR WINDOWS: HOW CURTAINS & BLINDS ARE MORE THAN ‘JUST A WINDOW COVERING’. Are you considering new curtains or blinds for your home?…
Choosing Curtains & Blinds for your home: The Do’s & Don’ts
CHOOSING CURTAINS & BLINDS FOR YOUR HOME: THE DO’S & DON’TS Choosing the right window dressing for your home is an important decision. As well…
Why a Molmic Sofa is an investment for your lifestyle & your home.
NOT JUST A SOFA. WHY MOLMIC IS AN INVESTMENT FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE & YOUR HOME. There’s no denying that Molmic sofas & chairs can be…
Reducing your energy consumption starts with your windows.
REDUCING YOUR ENERGY CONSUMPTION STARTS WITH YOUR WINDOWS. Your windows could be the biggest link to energy consumption when it comes to cooling and heating…
Painting your home: DIY or Hire a professional?
PAINTING YOUR HOME: DIY OR HIRE A PROFESSIONAL? Painting your home is one of the most transformative processes when renovating. It also presents the ultimate…