How To Save Money On Bedroom Furniture

17/02/2016 By All Mum Said 1 Comment

How To Save Money On Bedroom Furniture

The bedroom should be the most relaxing room of your home. Your sanctuary in all the crazy.

Unfortunately because we tend to just close the door, the furniture within your refuge is often outdated and drab. Over time this can lead to it being the most avoided room of your house. Don’t let that happen to your haven.

Update your bedroom and not spend a fortune

Does your bedroom need a freshen up? An overhaul? Perhaps you think you don’t have the money to achieve the look you lust over but you can add charm without spending a large amount of money. Here is how:

• Research – Research is everything! Jump online and find out the average price of the bedroom furniture you are looking for, the delivery costs associated if this is required and then ring the local stockists and see what sort of deal they can do for you.

• Buy on sale – Sounds simple enough, right? This is part of your research. Find out when stores will be having sales, get online and check. Read your junk mail and wait until the sales start to make your purchase. Bedroom furniture is expensive so never pay full price!

• Haggle – This is crucial to getting a bargain! If you cannot haggle, take someone with you who can. Play the retailers against one another until you get a price you are happy with. You can even offer to take floor stock but ensure you get a further discounted price, particularly with beds and mattresses because every Joe Blow and his dog have been laying it!

• Upcycle / refurbish – Upcycling has become extremely popular for those who want new things but cannot afford it. It allows the purchaser to buy it cheap and add their own creativity to produce a one of a kind personalised item.
Tip: When searching for bedroom furniture to refurbish, look for sturdy pieces that will last longer than your chosen bedroom theme. This will then give you the option to upcycle again at a later date or sell it. Check out these great DIY room ideas for inspiration!

• Second hand – If you cannot afford to purchase items brand new; look on your local Buy, Swap and Sell pages on Facebook, visit nearby thrift stores and even check out weekend garage sales. You can often find bed frames, bedside tables, chest of drawers, etc. that are in near new condition for just a portion of the retail price. The only downside to this is that you don’t get the warranty that you would if you were to buy it from a store.

• Accessories – Accessories are your best friend. They can brighten up the room, add life to the area and just give it a fresher and more up to date overview without having to replace all your bedroom furniture.

Everyone wants to feel relaxed and inspired when they walk into their bedroom. They want that sense of calm and hominess to wash over them as they enter. Don’t let your old, dark furniture be the eye sore of your home.

Use these tips to create the bedroom you want while staying in your budget!

How do you save money on bedroom furniture?

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How Is Good Lighting Is Important For Your Home?

29/09/2015 By All Mum Said Leave a Comment

How Good Lighting Is Important To The Appearance Of Your Home

Don’t settle with boring and out dated lighting. Make your home shine!

Thanks to renovation shows like House Rules, more and more people are taking DIY into their own hands. They now know that updating their lighting is not only affordable but also beneficial to the appearance of their home.

The benefits of good interior/exterior lighting

Lighting can completely alter the aesthetic appeal of a room. With a small change, you can transform your home from dark and dingy to bright and homey. Here is how:

Exterior lighting

Exterior lighting serves more than one purpose. Yes, it is great for adding street charm and focal points but it also offers a safety aspect.

• Use unique lighting options to create a talking point.

• Path lighting not only looks great but is the most common form of safety lighting on the exterior of the home.

TIP: Exterior lighting shouldn’t be too bright. Keep it dull so you don’t produce dark areas of yard that could result in safety hazards.

Interior lighting

Interior lighting can change the entire outcome of a room. By strategically placing lights in a certain way to maximise lighting, it completely alters the ambiance of a room.

• Bright rooms appear larger; this is why natural light is just as important as artificial lighting.

• Light tones – White is the brighter option but it often makes the room feel colder. Tinted and yellow tones are not as vibrant but give the room a warmer feel.

• Dimmers – These are a great option for living, dining and family rooms because you can alter the intensity of light emitted to suit the current activity. Dimmers are also great power savers!

• Consider making pictures or artworks a feature in the hallways, stairs and entries by positioning lights to showcase them.

• Light fixtures can transform your décor. Make sure you choose ones that compliment your personal tastes and your homes interior!

Look at places like Urban Lighting for a diverse range of interior and exterior styles to suit your individuality.

TIP: Make sure your lighting and fixtures are practical for your family and the style of your home!

How to improve lighting

Each room requires something different to get the most benefits from your lighting upgrade.

• Kitchen – Lights should be bright. This is so you can see what you are doing whilst cooking and give you a safe and comfortable space to prepare meals.

• Bathroom – By placing lights on either side of your mirror you will have ample lighting that is even with minimal shadows.

• Family room – If space permits, the use of a floor lamp or large pendant lighting instead of a table lamp will do wonders. This will create an interest point and add dimension to the room.

• Bedrooms – Add bedside lamps with individual switches. This provides a relaxing environment and allows comfortable and convenient reading.

You may be tempted to purchase a cheaper alternative but investing in high quality fixtures and lighting is worth the outlay! Just remember that for safety reasons and to reduce hazards, any wiring should be done by a qualified electrician.

By modifying your interior and exterior lighting, you are improving not only the appearance of your home but also the practicality and mood of each individual room.

How has modifying the lighting benefited your home?

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The Growing Popularity Of Floor To Ceiling Windows

21/06/2015 By All Mum Said Leave a Comment

Exploring The Growing Popularity Of Floor To Ceiling Windows

As building techniques improve and fashions change, the size, shape and style of Australian homes continues to evolve. One of the most striking trends in architecture over recent years has been a move to bigger windows, with a rising number of property owners across the country opting for impressive floor-to-ceiling glazing. But what exactly has caused this phenomenon to take off? Why do we Aussies seem to think that, when it comes to windows at least, bigger is better?

Bathing rooms in natural light to boost our moods

One possible answer is the effect that natural light has on our moods. It’s well known the amount of sunlight we’re exposed to can have a big impact on how we feel and function. For example, it affects our production of the hormone melatonin, which in turn can make us feel more drowsy or alert. Light levels also help to control serotonin, a hormone that affects our mood, sleep and even appetite.

To get an insight into the importance of this issue, it’s useful to look at the impact of exposure to natural light on office workers. According to a study conducted by a team at Northwestern University in Illinois, employees with windows in the workplace reported a better quality of life, less disturbed sleep and fewer physical problems than their counterparts without access to sunlight during the working day.

So, by bathing our rooms in extra sunlight, we could be making ourselves happier and healthier. Even when people want privacy in their properties, they are often still keen to let the light stream in. This is why the translucent sunscreen blinds offered by specialist providers such as CurtainWorld are proving so popular. While offering seclusion, and protection from UV rays, they still allow lots of natural light to enter rooms.

Making the most of the views on offer

We’re certainly not short of impressive views in Australia. From serene ocean vistas to undulating mountain ranges and seemingly endless plains, there are a multitude of scenes to celebrate. Many of the homes with super-sized windows overlook these spectacular landscapes, and this floor-to-ceiling glazing allows their owners to make the very most of the terrain around them.

Buildings designed in this way help people to feel part of their environments when they’re in their properties, rather than being cut off from them.

The epitome of sleek modern design

Then there’s style to consider. These large windows can give properties a sleek, contemporary look that helps to set them apart from more traditional builds. The abundance of glass gives them a minimalist, light and clean appearance that epitomises the best of modern design. Both from the inside and the outside, these features can look simply stunning. They work especially well in uncluttered houses with airy, open plan interiors.

Given the myriad benefits associated with floor to ceiling windows, it’s no surprise that a rising number of people across Australia, and around the world, are choosing to incorporate them into their properties.

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A Little Boo-Teek with Big Personality!

12/03/2013 By All Mum Said Leave a Comment

This is a sponsored post.

Little Boo-Teek is an online children’s boutique for the little kid with BIG personality! Created in February 2012 by mum to 3 little girls, Tina, Little Boo-Teek is the fastest growing online shopping destination for your baby, little boy and little girl.

Stocking the virtual shelves is the latest in children’s furniture, baby clothes, little boy clothes, little girl clothes, gift ideas, toys, room décor and fab things for mums. You’ll find beautiful brands you already know and love such as 3 Sprouts, Alphabet Soup, Bebe, Fox & Finch, Incy Interiors and Hootkid and discover unique ones that you may have not seen before such as Coq en Pate and Kimochis.

Just hitting the virtual shelves of Little Boo-Teek are AW13 arrivals. There will never be a shortage of pastel pink in the girls’ clothing department, but current trends are mixing it up with bold primary colours as well as blacks, browns and camouflage prints for girls. Animal motifs like lions and wolves, traditionally seen more often on boys’ clothing, are a funky style feature in cool kids’ clothes for girls – hear them roar!

Denim never goes out of style for boys, but, like the girls, bright shades of red and navy blue are also popular. Fashion-forward lads might like to try some harem pants on for size – they’ve been a hit overseas in the recent northern winter and allow plenty of freedom of movement for active boys.

It’s important to be practical when buying clothing for children – we want them to be safe and comfortable. But with so many trendy design options around, it’s also great to splash out on some cool kids’ clothes just for fun!
You can also find Little Boo-Teek on Facebook,Twitter and Pinterest – follow to stay up to date with the latest products, trends, giveaways and discounts!