TLC Interiors
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The Life Creative is an Aussie interiors blog that helps you create your dream home with fun and affordability in mind. It is edited by stylist and presenter Chris Carroll, who also offers an interior decorating service out of Melbourne.
TLC Interiors
3d ago
Hamptons style interior design continues to evolve, and I must admit that I’m loving the newer, more modern direction it’s heading in. Gone are the days of the dark, moody, and heavy Hamptons aesthetic. Interior designers like me are being asked by clients to abandon the high-end New York aesthetics in favour of cooler, calmer ..read more
TLC Interiors
3d ago
One of the biggest blunders I see people make when it comes to their kitchen design is not undertaking the planning needed to achieve a successful result. And I get it; the want to rush through to the fun reveal at the end is strong. And planning; who wants to do planning?! But here’s the ..read more
TLC Interiors
1M ago
Today, I want to talk you through how to style bedside tables with pendant lights above them, because it does require a different approach to styling bedsides with lamps on top. It’s something I see a lot of people struggle with in my work as an interior designer, but I promise you that getting the ..read more
TLC Interiors
1M ago
I’d like to address a little something I know many of you struggle to do in the rooms of your home. I know this because I struggled with it before I studied design and started working in the business over a decade ago. Over the years I’ve come to learn that the mistakes I used ..read more
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1M ago
I know a thing or two when it comes to sourcing the best beds for small rooms. I’m faced with this challenge all the time when working with our interior design clients. And the good news is this: you don’t have to sacrifice on style just because your bedroom is small. In fact, some of ..read more
TLC Interiors
1M ago
In deciding where to put a microwave in a kitchen, there are so many options available. Having planned kitchens before in my work as an interior designer, I can appreciate that a microwave is a key part of lots of busy kitchens. And getting its location right is crucial. If you’re planning a new home ..read more
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1M ago
If you’re wondering how to decorate a small foyer entryway successfully, the ideas in this post have you sorted. And they’re tried and tested, too. As an interior designer, I’ve furnished this zone of the home for clients a lot, so the tips and inspo below are made for the real world. Honestly, decorating a small foyer ..read more
TLC Interiors
2M ago
I know it seems odd that I of all people am sharing minimal bed styling ideas with you on the blog today. After all, my mantra when it comes to bed styling has always been more is more. If a bed doesn’t resemble a pool of cushions you can dive into, is it even a bed ..read more
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2M ago
If it’s two things my interior design clients love, it’s a bright room and greenery. So today I’m showcasing my fave white bedroom ideas with plants in them to combine two of our most sought-after home inclusions. Nothing makes a better high contrast moment in a space than lush green tones against crisp white walls ..read more
TLC Interiors
2M ago
Forget the kitchen being the hub of the home. Considering we spend a third of our lives sleeping, the bedroom is where your focus should be. And so today I’m covering off the best Feng Shui bedroom layout tips and design must-haves for this important space. The hope is that you turn your bedroom into ..read more