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Win Your Choice of Bed Linen

I'm so excited for our February giveaway you guys! Who doesn't love the softness of French linen? This month I've teamed up with the legends at L&M Home to give you the chance to win ANY French linen quilt cover set you like from their website (there are so many colours to choose from). With Autumn just around the corner, this is the perfect time to sort out your bedding.

Check out what else is new this week on the blog below, and I'll see you on social media (follow me on Instagram here).
Chris xx

Top 9 Study Desks

With the kids back to school, now is the time to consider popping a desk in their bedroom or study zone. On the blog this week, I've found nine of the best, ranging in price from budget to boutique. There are even desks so divine you'll want them for your own home office!

Best Carpet for Pets

Got a four-legged friend in the family? I hear you. With two cats of my own I know all to well the daily battle against the three P's: pee, puke and poop. It aint pretty, but it's a reality. The good news is that there's a carpet that can stand up to all three messes. So easy to clean and care for!

Rental Living Room Tricks

Just because you're renting doesn't mean your home can't look phenomenal. Here's how you can take your rental living room and make it a space that feels like you own it. Come see me 10 must-try styling tricks.

Win Your Choice of Bed Linen

I'm so excited for our February giveaway you guys! Who doesn't love the softness of French linen? This month I've teamed up with the legends at L&M Home to give you the chance to win ANY French linen quilt cover set you like from their website (there are so many colours to choose from). With Autumn just around the corner, this is the perfect time to sort out your bedding.

Check out what else is new this week on the blog below, and I'll see you on social media (follow me on Instagram here).
Chris xx

Top 9 Study Desks

With the kids back to school, now is the time to consider popping a desk in their bedroom or study zone. On the blog this week, I've found nine of the best, ranging in price from budget to boutique. There are even desks so divine you'll want them for your own home office!

Best Carpet for Pets

Got a four-legged friend in the family? I hear you. With two cats of my own I know all to well the daily battle against the three P's: pee, puke and poop. It aint pretty, but it's a reality. The good news is that there's a carpet that can stand up to all three messes. So easy to clean and care for!

Rental Living Room Tricks

Just because you're renting doesn't mean your home can't look phenomenal. Here's how you can take your rental living room and make it a space that feels like you own it. Come see me 10 must-try styling tricks.

The Hamptons Reveal

My Hamptons home makeover is finally revealed this week. I got to do one of those TV-show-style reveals to the clients, and they cried when they saw what I had created in their home. All the before and after photos are on the blog, as well as lots of supplier details shared. I hope you like it as much as I do.

Check out what else is new this week on the blog below, and I'll see you on social media (follow me on Instagram here).
Chris xx

Win French Linen

Don't forget that my amazing February giveaway is still open. This month you can win your choice of French Linen quilt cover set from my friends at L&M Home. So many divine colours to choose from, and so luxurious for Autumn!

Best in Bench Seats

I'm a bit obsessed with bench seats. Have one at the door, have one at the end of your bed, or have one in the living room. They're so versatile. I've found some phenomenal options for you if you're on the hunt for one, and they range in price from budget to boutique. Enjoy!

Living Room Layout

I get so many questions about living room layout, so I thought I would share this blog post on some of the major things to ensure you do at home, as well as blunders to avoid when planning out this space.

Minimalism Done Right

The thing that's always bothered me about the minimalism tips I see out there is that they tend to encourage the idea of rooms being stripped within an inch of their lives. It's not my idea of minimalism, so let me show you how to do it the right way: it''s clutter-free but character-packed.

Bonkers Block Bedrooms

I''m going to come right out and say it: the scoring on The Block this year is absolutely nuts. I have so much to say about this week''s master bedroom reveals, and I''m keen to hear what you think about it too. Come let me know.

Colour Trends 2021

Considering this year is pretty much a right-off, I''m looking to 2021 already. On the blog this week I''ve got all the goss for you on which colours will be dominating homes in the year ahead. So come and get across what''s hot.

Win a $500 Block Shop Voucher

Don''t forget about the amazing giveaway that''s running on the blog this month, where you could win a $500 Block Shop voucher. From art to cushions, furniture to reno supplies, The Block Shop has it all. And you could be spending up a storm if you win. So why not give it a go?

Sexy Sideboards

Did you miss the roundup on the blog last week where I showcased 45 sublime sideboards from every interior design style? If you''ve been tinkering with the idea of getting one for your place, this is the universe telling you it''s time. Enjoy!

The June Giveaway is Landing

Times flies when you''re in isolation and can rarely leave the house! It feels like a week ago I was launching the May bedding giveaway, and here we are about to launch a brand new competition for June. It''s landing on the blog tomorrow and I have a feeling in my ''art that you''re gonna love it. See what I did there? ;)

Scroll on down for what''s hot on the blog this week, and I hope you''re staying safe now that we can slowly go out into the world again.

Have a great week decorating junkies, and I''ll see you on social media 
(follow me on Instagram here).

Chris xx

Neutral Room Rules

Who doesn''t love a neutral, subdued room? Well, that all depends on whether you''re following my 9 key rules to getting neutral spaces right. Are you? Or are you making some major rookie errors that need correcting? Come and find out!

House Rules'' Final Week

Kimmy and Rhi''s whole home reveal just went down on House Rules, and I''d be lying if I said there weren''t some major issues to discuss. It wasn''t all bad, but it certainly wasn''t all good. Let''s take a deep dive into it all.

Winter Throws from $12

We''ve almost reached the point of coldness that I refuse to get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. That also coincides with my need to stock up on new winter throws. I''m sharing a tonne of my faves. Come take a peek.

An Earthy Home Tour

I mentioned rules for neutral homes further up. Well, come tour a property that does subdued boho vibes oh so well. It''s earthy, it''s organic, and it''s definitely going to give you something to pin to your Pinterest boards. Enjoy!

Fresh Summer Bedding

I''m on a bit of a shopping frenzy at the moment, I won''t lie. Ever since I got out of lockdown I just want to splurge on every room in my home. And after spending months looking at the same ol'' decor, I''m ready for an update. If you''re in the same boat, consider the new summer bedding trends I''m showcasing on the blog today. There are so many fresh drops to ooh and ahh over. You''re going to swoon, so prepare yourself for unparalleled joy.

Today''s Free Webinar

Got some spare time today? Join me as a host a free bathroom design trends webinar for Metricon Homes. I''ll be interviewing their design team along with an expert from Reece about what''s landing in bathrooms now and in 2021. The webinar is at 12.30 today and you can register to watch below. See you soon!

Christmas Giveaway

Have you entered the big Christmas giveaway over on the blog? Up for grabs is a $500 voucher to spend on The Christmas Cart website. They stock everything for trees, as well as personalised baubles and stocking with your name on it, wreaths for your front door and SO much more. Good luck.

Block Studios Judging

We''re almost done with The Block 2020. Time flies when you''re critiquing spaces! This week the teams took on the studios, but sadly only one couple really nailed it while the others kind of floundered a little. Come take a look at each spaces and read my judging. I''m eager to see if you agree or not.

Best in Sideboards

I told you I was on a spending spree, and I''m sorry, but I want you to come along for the ride and deck your home out as well. This roundup of 45 sideboards should do the trick. There''s tonnes of styles to explore too, from modern to Hamptons, Scandi to luxe - they''re all there for you to snap up.

Upping Your Bed Game

If you stay ready, you aint gotta get ready. I think that''s the saying the kids are using these days, and it totally applies to your bed styling game. Keep it looking lush throughout the day and you''ll have yourself an inviting oasis to crawl into at night (even if your partner complains about all the cushions).

Click below for my easy style hacks for making your bed look beautiful.

Have a great week decorating junkies, and I''ll see you on social media 
(follow me on Instagram here).

Chris xx

Bedroom Feature Walls

You got your bed looking lush, so now it''s time to turn your attention to the walls. And no, paint simply won''t cut the mustard. Let''s get a little more adventurous with these amazing feature wall ideas for your boudoir.

Bedside Table Style

There''s a bit of a formula to getting bedside tables to look amazing, and you''re in luck today because I''m sharing all my hacks with you. Ready, set, style!

Best in Aussie Bedding

Bedding can make or break a bedroom, let''s face it. So I thought it only fair that I share the best places to get bedding from locally. These are brands I''ve tried and tested myself and for clients, so you know they gonna be stunners!

Win a $500 OZ Design Gift Card

A fresh month means a fresh giveaway! I''m so pumped to be teaming up with the best brands in the interiors world on my competitions this year. And for April, it''s the style gurus at OZ Design.

This month you can win a $500 gift card. And given that their latest furniture and homewares drop just happened, there are SO many divine design finds you''ll want to spend your gift card on. I''m particularly obsessed with their chic urban range, which I''ve showcased in the blog post. But there''s lots of coastal and boho stuff in the new drop too!

Click the button below to hop on over to enter.

Stay safe everyone, have a fab week and I''ll see you on social media
 (follow me on Instagram here).
Chris xx

Real-World Paint Ideas

I love seeing paint ideas in real homes, not styled sets. This week I have served up just that for you: a tonne of paint colour ideas for your place from the recent Dulux Colour Awards. These are rooms created by some amazing fellow designers, so hit the button below and get not only ideas, but the exact paint colours you need to pull off the looks yourself. Enjoy!

Small Dining Tricks

Trust me when I say that small dining rooms don''t have to be forgotten zones where the table and chairs are pushed against the wall. I have a whole host of style tricks for you on small dining spaces this week, and it''s going to make your little dining zone look absolutely luscious!

The Latest in Planters

In case you missed it on the blog, I not long dropped my roundup of the best planters on the market right now. So if you''re looking to give your plants a chic new home, hit the button below and come see the stunners I''ve found for you!

Last Chance to Win!

Will there ever be a time I can smile from ear to ear after exiting an IKEA store with a bag full of decor I never knew I needed or intended to purchase? Well, thanks to online shopping, I''m still smiling. It just comes without the Swedish meatballs or arrows drawn on the floor. Melbourne, we''re almost there! I said I wouldn''t mention the dreaded ''C'' word again and I won''t, but hang in there.

This week is your last chance to win a $500 IKEA voucher. So if you need some goodies from everyone''s fave retailer, time is almost out.

Click here to enter or hit the blue button below.

The Block is officially back this week, so keep your eyes peeled for my weekly recaps, (follow me on Insta here if you want to see them right away) and I hope you enjoy your week. Happy decorating, Chris xx

60 Divine Dining Chairs

If your dining room needs a refresh, I have 60 divine dining chairs for your consideration on the blog this week. I''ve broken them up into style categories (like luxe, Hamptons, Coastal etc), as well as including a whole stack of budget options all under $100 each. Go get ''em gang!

House or Home?

If you''ve been in your home a while now but it still doesn''t feel complete, I have the reasons why. I see it all the time in client homes, so I''ve decided to lift the lid on why your place feels more like a rental house, and what you can do to fix it. So come and get inspired to make some changes.

Easy Laundry Updates

Now is the perfect time to update some elements in your laundry. And don''t worry, we''re not talking renovations here. Why renovate when you can redecorate? The focus here is on budget-friendly fixes, so I''m sure you''ll find loads of ideas to make this area of your home a show-stopper.

Avoiding Sofa Regret

Nothing worse than getting your dream sofa delivered only to realise it''s a nightmare. So, let''s avoid that. I''ve got a full list of considerations you need to review before you purchase. And if you do have a sofa already, I''d be keen to know if you asked any of these necessary questions before purchasing.

Last Chance to Win Paint

Gang, it''s your last chance to win $500 worth of paint from Porter''s Paints as part of my July giveaway. Next Tuesday a whole new competition is launching.

Click here to enter or hit the blue button below.

August is going to be a style-packed one, as I continue work on three big design projects and get back in front of the camera again as part of a very exciting partnership with one of my fave decor brands.

Stay tuned for that and loads more blog posts as we prepare to make our homes amazing through the Covid19 crisis. Now has never been a better time to create your dream abode, so I hope you find this week''s blog articles informative and inspiring.

If you want to keep track of my design adventures across Melbourne, follow me on Instagram here and never miss a minute. Enjoy your week gang & stay safe.

Chris xx

Coffee Table Regrets

Coffee table buyers remorse is something I''d like to save you from, so this week I''m sharing the 7 questions you need to ask yourself before you even hit the stores. Because those so-called experts who say "just buy what you love and it will always work in your home" are definitely leading you astray!

Affordable Chair Updates

It''s time to bite the bullet and get yourself a decent office chair for home. No more slumping over the dining table in a chair that''s wafer thin and offering no support. I''ve got 25 of the best options for you to review today, and I''m also sharing tips on how to protect your floors from wheels too. Enjoy!

Best in Beds

I don''t want to say I''m over velvet headboards. But I do want to say I like it when clients think outside the box and let me get them something a bit unique. In case you missed it last week, I shared some gorgeous new and improved bed frame and headboard ideas. And they are truly, truly divine.

Confess Your Crimes

Admitting to your style sins at home can be a cleansing experience. And so on the blog I''m giving you the chance to come see some of your top living room design crimes. The truth will set you free, so come have a read to see if you''ve made any of these common style blunders. You''re in a safe space here!

The Big Blog Giveaway

The October giveaway is in full swing, with your chance to win a $500 Early Settler voucher. The entries are coming in, and it looks like many of you are obsessed with egg chairs. I guess they are the perfect place to curl up and read a book. On the blog not only can you enter to win, but also check out all the latest outdoor furniture drops to make your alfresco space amazing.

Must-See New Neutrals

Last week I took you through neutral rooms, revealing the fact that they''re actually not all-white affairs. This week, I''m showing you the colours you can and should bring into your subdued spaces, and I reckon one of them is going to truly surprise you. Come explore the subtle shades.

Pairing Tables with Chairs

This week in the Decorating Junkies Facebook Group I asked members what their number one issue was at home, and one of them was how to pair chairs with a dining table (because they should never match). So I''ve whipped up some tips for you, along with examples you can shop. Enjoy!

Biggest Block Issue

I thought the ''eras brief'' was the main issue this season, but after Sunday night''s Block reveal I''ve realised that was just the start of the fundamental problems this year on the series. Come inside each space as I uncover what went wrong (and it''s not really the contestants fault).

Art Problems (& Solutions)

I fully appreciate that choosing art can be hard. So today I want to talk you through some things to avoid before you buy, but also some things to steer clear of when it comes time to hang it up at home. I''m confident by the end of this article, all your art issues will be a thing of the past (fingers crossed!).

Will Your Bathroom Last?

Take a look at your bathroom today, decorating junkies, and have a think about whether it''s a keeper. Is it going to last you for years? What exactly makes for a bathroom that''s future proofed? I''m revealing all, and it might just make you look at your bathroom in a whole new light.

Check out what else is new this week on the blog below, and I''ll see you on social media (follow me on Instagram here).
Chris xx

Win Your Choice of Art

My March competition gives you the chance to win any framed artwork you like from Urban Road. There are so many divine options from my fave art supplier to choose from - you''re so very spoilt for choice!

Designer Planters from $15

I''ve uncovered the latest and greatest in designer plant pots for you over on the blog this week. These beauties are so stunning I might just have to abandon fake plants altogether! Come and find one for your place.

Contempo Luxe Project

For those of you who didn''t get a chance to peek inside my contemporary luxe project, hit the blue button below to take the tour. As always, there''s a gorgeous mix of budget and bougie design at play, and I''ve shared where you can go to pull off the look yourself at home. Enjoy!

The October Giveaway is Here!

The sun is out, lockdown is almost over and I''m so ready to have friends around again. If you''re in the same boat, you''re going to love the October giveaway, which could see you win a $500 Early Settler voucher. On the blog I''m showing you inside their new outdoor furniture and decor drop, which is packed with lounges, armchairs, hanging chairs, cushions, dining settings - you name it. Enjoy the preview and don''t forget to enter!

Non-Boring Neutral Bedrooms

How do you achieve a calm bedroom that''s character-filled? So many neutral spaces feel kinda boring, or worse: souless and sterile. Fresh on the blog this week I''m showing you a stack of bedrooms that are pared-back but packed with interest, and I have a tonne of tips on how to get yours looking the same way.

Block Kitchen Blunders

It''s the week so many of us look forward to each season on The Block, but did the kitchens live up to the hype? You know I always tell it like it is, and it''s fair to say my enthusiasm was not as high as the judges was this time around. Come inside each space as I discuss the style wins and major sins.

Decorating Around the TV

The eternal headache of decorating around the big black box has come to an end. I''m going to take you through 12 stylish ways to make your TV wall look amazing, from low-budget renter-friendly solutions right up to the more built-in ideas that are ideal for you owner-occupiers. 

Cali Cool Decor Buys

So many of you commented on my Cali Cool post last week saying "I''ve finally found my interior design style!". For those of you who missed it, I''ve linked to the post below. This is a stunning scheme that blends a number of popular themes, and I have lots of buys showcased so you can shop the trend.

The Big Festive Giveaway

You guys, Christmas is just over seven weeks away. I swear it was March a month ago. That''s what a Covid 2020 does to you I suppose. I have some good news to cheer you up though: the November blog giveaway is here.

This month I''ve teamed up with The Christmas Cart to give away a $500 voucher to spend on their website. They do SO much festive decor (including personalised baubles and stockings), and I''m showing you inside five of their most-popular Christmas themes on the blog as well.

Hit the blue button below to enter and I''ll leave you to scope out what else is happening on the blog this week further down. 

PS You''d be mad not to follow me on Instagram here :)

Neutral Living Rooms

Want your living room to be soothing but not snoozy? Trust me, it can get boring real quick if you don''t keep a few key styling secrets in mind. I''m revealing them all to you on the blog today, with a tonne of ideas and images to boot. Prepare to make your living space a stunner.

Block Disasters

Yesterday saw the blog reach its biggest readership in eight years as thousands and thousands of you flocked to read my critique of The Block front yards. Clients and readers alike always say to me "Chris, I know you''ll tell me the truth", and truth telling I did. Come have a read if you''re yet to check it out and let me know what you thought.

2021 Trend Forecast

Did you miss last week''s reveal of the top four interior design trends that are landing in 2021? This isn''t a ridiculous, far-fetched forecast either; it showcases real-world examples of what we''re all going to be obsessed by in the year ahead. I''m keen to know which (if any) you''re gravitating toward.

Guest Bedrooms 101

Now that lockdown is over I''ve never been more excited to have people over. Come for dinner, stay for brekkie, move into the spare room - don''t leave me!!! If you''re in the same boat, it''s time to turn your attention to your guest bedroom. Here are some quick tips to make sure it''s ready for visitors.

New Month, New Giveaway!

You guys, Victoria is in serious Coronavirus strife. Thankfully my suburb and my client''s suburbs haven''t gone into lockdown, so it''s still business as usual, and I can still complete my mission of transforming the country one cushion at a time. Sadly the borders are closed though, so it''s a Melbourne-only mission for now.

This month, to encourage you to get a little creative during isolation, I''m running a big paint giveaway with one of my fave brands. Fancy giving your walls a makeover? I''m giving away $500 worth of paint. Whether you love neutrals, subtle colour or something more dramatic, this giveaway has you covered.

Click here to enter or hit the blue button below. Good luck!

See what else is new on the blog this week below. And if you want to keep track of my design adventures across Melbourne, follow me on Instagram here and never miss a minute.

Chris xx

Table Centrepiece Styling

I have all the dining table shapes covered here. So whether your table is circular, square or rectangle, I''m going to show you exactly how to style it so the centrepiece is just right in size, shape, scale and so much more.

Best Beds for Kids

Now that your holiday fund isn''t getting spent for quite a while, it frees up some dollars to put toward things at home. And why shouldn''t the kids get involved in the furniture fun too? Come check out my roundup of the best beds for kids rooms, from super cheap to incredibly chic.

Barn Door DIY

The hardware stores are still open, so I figure this is your perfect time to dabble in some DIY. Barn doors are all the rage right now, so come jump on the trend. I''m giving you inspo as well as supplier details. What more could you want?

Fresh Autumn Style

I''m probably in the minority here, but I''m so excited that summer has come to an end and crisp Autumn days are on the way. With that in mind, I have all the tips, trick and style must-haves to get your home ready for the cooler weather.

The other good news: my March competition is landing this week, so if you don''t see it on social media I''ll link you to it in next Tuesday''s newsletter.

Check out what else is new this week on the blog below, and I''ll see you on social media (follow me on Instagram here).
Chris xx

New Bedding Drops

Who says florals are for spring? Not me. I have a whole host of glorious new bedding drops for Autumn to show you, and they''re packed with the sort of subtle floral style you can see above. You''re going to love them!

Creating a Cosy Nook

I love curling up with a good book and a glass of red wine in Autumn. It just has to be done. But if your nook is less dreamy and more dire, you need to see all the inspo I have for you on the blog, including where to shop that divine armchair above. God I want to live in that armchair!

Best Aussie Art

Eager to get some art for your walls that''s wonderfully bright, abstract and made by a local artist? Look no further than my roundup of the best Aussie artists the country has to offer. So many talented creatives here.

Your Biggest Style Mistakes Revealed

I realised this week that I''ve been working in the world of interiors for almost 10 years. Time flies when you''re transforming the country one cushion at a time!

I thought it only fair then that I lift the lid on the biggest design crimes I see in homes. And here''s the thing: before I became a design pro I made these mistakes all the time as well, so this is coming from a place of love. As in, I''d love it if people stopped making them ;) 

And don''t worry, I''m also providing tips on how to correct these issues too.

Stay safe, have a fabulous week in isolation and I''ll see you on social media
 (follow me on Instagram here).

Oh, and don''t forget - you can join my Facebook Group here and get all the style advice and tips you need from me and other members.

Chris xx

House Rules Truth Bombs Return

You missed my truth-bomb recaps of House Rules, didn''t you? Don''t worry, they''re back on the blog and this week''s critiques are in, including my biggest warning of all: never say yes to a bamboo bedroom wall.

My eDesign Service is Here!

For those of you stuck in isolation who are dying to give a room in your home a makeover, help is here. My eDesign service launched this week which means you can have me work on your home without stepping foot in it. Woohoo!

Win a $500 Oz Design Gift Card

We''re almost at the end of April, which means this month''s giveaway is drawing to a close. If you haven''t entered yet, you''re missing out on the chance to win a bumper $500 gift card from OZ Design. Hello isolation shopping!

$500 To Spend On Art? Yes Thanks.

Hope you''ve all been well and responsibly enjoying the eased Covid-19 restrictions. I went out for my first meal in months and let me tell you, it was bliss. I don''t even remember what I ate but I''d gladly eat it again just for the chance to get out and about.

But anyway, back to interiors! I''ve got some great content for you this week, including our June competition. There''s a sneak preview of some of the art you could win above and below.

Scroll on down to enter and also check out our Hamptons decor and neutral styling tops.

Have a great week decorating junkies, and I''ll see you on social media 
(follow me on Instagram here).

Chris xx

June Giveaway

The monthly competitions roll on at TLC Interiors. This month we have a $500 voucher courtesy of Fineprint Co. Preview some of their amazing pieces on the blog (hello Slim Aarons!) and follow the instructions to enter.

Hamptons Decor Ideas