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perthgirl
perthgirl
19 February 2007

Skirting, doors and architrave colour?

Skirting, doors and architrave colour?

Hi Ray I'm not an expert but we had a free one hour appointment with our builder's interior designer before pre-start last week and what she did was choose the wall…

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perthgirl
Feb 19, 2007 3:08 pm
First_Timer_Ray
First_Timer_Ray
15 March 2007

Colour schemes - so overwhelmed

Colour schemes - so overwhelmed

Pink and yellow... definitely NOT my choice of colours... how does that rate for appetite? LOL Ray. P.S Sorry for getting off topic. :D

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First_Timer_Ray
Mar 15, 2007 6:06 pm
First_Timer_Ray
vanderlay
vanderlay
22 March 2007

Feature Walls

Feature Walls

Thanks! My areas of expertise go beyond importing/exporting and latex manufacture!

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vanderlay
Mar 22, 2007 3:37 pm
vanderlay
NeilD
NeilD
1 April 2007

White walls

White walls

You're most welcome :wink:

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NeilD
Apr 01, 2007 5:09 pm
NeilD
NeilD
2 April 2007

Aquanamel

Aquanamel

I forgot to add, yes I was using white, just like you Neil, when I had the issues. I have not tried another colour (once…

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NeilD
Apr 02, 2007 6:36 pm
Michelle
Michelle
4 April 2007

Paint prices online

Paint prices online

Try EBay….they sell everything! And thank goodness you’re not looking for colour accuracy. The man with his own paint store could get upset! :D

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Michelle
Apr 04, 2007 10:06 pm
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
13 April 2007

Wall and ceiling colours for a Home Theatre

Wall and ceiling colours for a Home Theatre

This would be a good time for you Matt. It seems every home needs a home cinema these days. I have done a few, and they have all been different colours. …

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Michelle
Apr 13, 2007 10:13 pm
Michelle
cobylee
cobylee
17 April 2007

colour suggestions please!

colour suggestions please!

i went with the musk memory combo its on the south facing walls and the rest are in partita. ive got to go look again in the morning, as we found out partita is nothing…

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cobylee
Apr 17, 2007 11:27 pm
cobylee
Budwah
Budwah
18 April 2007

interior whites

interior whites

Thanks so much Michelle. Thats a great idea. I will do that tomorrow!

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Budwah
Apr 18, 2007 9:11 pm
tahn
tahn
22 April 2007

Colours in my lounge/dining room

Colours in my lounge/dining room

Hi everyone Thanks so much for your replies - all very good ideas, Basically they all seem to be along the lines of what I was considering, which makes me feel much…

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tahn
Apr 22, 2007 1:30 pm
Michelle
Michelle
2 May 2007

where to find bedspreads like resort/hotels use

where to find bedspreads like resort/hotels use

OH my Goodness…..I’ve just found eBay!!!!! Look out bank account! I have already purchased 4 pieces of jewellery, and am looking at more. Good luck with your…

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Michelle
May 02, 2007 11:19 pm
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
6 May 2007

COLOUR PSYCHOLGY

COLOUR PSYCHOLGY

The below information is one I have strong feelings for, we need to understand the Psychology of Colour to be able to be at one in our homes, office’s and work space. :D

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Michelle
May 06, 2007 7:07 pm
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
6 May 2007

MOOD

MOOD

Colour is the obvious thing we think about when we talk about ‘mood’ in interior design. However, light is equally important in the way we feel from day to day,…

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Michelle
May 06, 2007 8:02 pm
Michelle
Adrian B
Adrian B
7 June 2007

Painting preparation – most important!

Painting preparation – most important!

Yeah, make sure you do all that stuff before you slap on the LIME GREEN :shock: Ash. :P

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Adrian B
Jun 07, 2007 8:09 am
Adrian B
perthgirl
perthgirl
18 June 2007

Dulux Blue Oar?

Dulux Blue Oar?

YEAH :D Thank You!!

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perthgirl
Jun 18, 2007 5:58 pm
Michelle
Michelle
29 June 2007

UNDERSTANDING COLOUR.

UNDERSTANDING COLOUR.

This is a HUGE link, but worth a look if you are interested in understanding colour. WELCOME TO MY WORLD!!! :shock: http://images.google.com.au/imgres?imgu ... %26hl%3Den

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Michelle
Jun 29, 2007 10:31 pm
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
2 July 2007

JUST FOUND THIS LINK

JUST FOUND THIS LINK

Not to sure about the double glazing, I haven’t seen many homes that use it. The local pub has it but for sound proofing reasons. Glass is glass, and it will always…

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Michelle
Jul 02, 2007 6:38 pm
Michelle

For those who are not aware yet, Dulux have an external rendering effects paint. I’ve noticed a lot of people rendering their homes. You can pick up a broacher on…

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Michelle
Jul 02, 2007 9:00 pm
Michelle
Ol'Painting
Ol'Painting
11 July 2007

Please help me spunk up my house

Please help me spunk up my house
1, 2

I absolutely love your green!!! It’s very gentle shade and not overwhelming and it’s modern and stylish. Nice house as well. Congratulations! Are you sure…

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Ol'Painting
Jul 11, 2007 5:35 pm
Ol'Painting
Michelle
Michelle
11 July 2007

JUST A FAVOUR?

JUST A FAVOUR?

((ps - I know you love your book - but I would not put it on the front page of a interior design web site. I'd put it inthe "about me" section)) Good idea Steve!!!!!!…

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Michelle
Jul 11, 2007 11:34 pm
Michelle
Mrs B
Mrs B
15 July 2007

FREEDOM FURNITURE

FREEDOM FURNITURE

HI every body :D Michelle, very interesting topic. I love going into a big Freedom showroom even for just the whole visual experience. Everything looks great,…

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Mrs B
Jul 15, 2007 11:34 pm
Mrs B
stonecutter1309
stonecutter1309
18 July 2007

ARTWORK

ARTWORK

Nice links everyone! I can't wait to fill our huge walls with great art. I will paint some (traditional Chinese brush painting) and I will get my mum to do some - she…

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stonecutter1309
Jul 18, 2007 12:39 pm
stonecutter1309
Ol'Painting
Ol'Painting
25 July 2007

What colour are your ceilings?

What colour are your ceilings?

Don't use the pure white for your ceilings. :!: It will show very clear all imperfections as the paint start ageing – any greasy colours, dust, etc. You will need to…

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Ol'Painting
Jul 25, 2007 11:41 am
Ol'Painting
Ol'Painting
Ol'Painting
25 July 2007

Tips for Painting a New House

Tips for Painting a New House
1, 2

Why do you want to use enamel undercoat? You really only need it if you have to seal stains, water leaks and mould. Otherwise use water based undercoat – it’s much…

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Ol'Painting
Jul 25, 2007 11:52 am
Ol'Painting
Adrian B
Adrian B
25 July 2007

Wallpaper

Wallpaper

Very Nice, something a little different, but still suits the room.

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Adrian B
Jul 25, 2007 1:55 pm
Adrian B
Michelle
Michelle
26 July 2007

Painting tips from Dulux

Painting tips from Dulux

This should answer a lot of painting questions. :) http://www.dulux.com.au/html/textureint/ Good tips for painting! http://www.dulux.com.au/html/secondary/ ...…

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Michelle
Jul 26, 2007 8:21 pm
Michelle
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
27 July 2007

FOR THE DIY’ERS

FOR THE DIY’ERS

Steve WE are everywhere!! How was your trip? Better question…..how is it shaving these days? Re handy women - Yeah I just haven't…

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Yak_Chat
Jul 27, 2007 10:55 am
Yak_Chat
bda20
bda20
4 August 2007

Sofa

Sofa

wow! I had better get a move on then.

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bda20
Aug 04, 2007 6:31 pm
mek
mek
11 August 2007

Entertainment unit

Entertainment unit

Mrs B, the first picture is Poliform and the second one MIsura Emme. www.poliform.it www.misuraemme.it If you like these, also check out BoConcept at

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mek
Aug 11, 2007 1:12 pm
mek
eimaj
eimaj
5 September 2007

Dulux Sandswept paint

Dulux Sandswept paint

Thanks so much Michelle, will check them out :D Eimaj

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eimaj
Sep 05, 2007 5:11 pm
stylish
stylish
5 September 2007

Blinds - All you need to know

Blinds - All you need to know

Hi Steve, Cedar Venetian Blinds are the most thermal efficient blind option on the market, as it is a natural product which enables it to both reflect and absorb UV…

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stylish
Sep 06, 2007 12:49 am
Michelle
Michelle
12 September 2007

MEK!!!!!

MEK!!!!!

Thank you vanderlay!!!! :D

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Michelle
Sep 12, 2007 6:38 pm
Michelle
vanderlay
vanderlay
13 September 2007

HAVE I FORGOTTEN ANYONE?

HAVE I FORGOTTEN ANYONE?

thanks Phoenix... We did see the different glass types when we chose, the one we picked was the normal type glass, but the colour didnt seem to pick up too much of the…

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vanderlay
Sep 13, 2007 12:39 pm
vanderlay
penjay
penjay
22 September 2007

Do you wear the same colours you (will) have in your house?

Do you wear the same colours you (will) have in your house?

Uh oh! I wear a lot of black (it's the new black) and white. My kitchen is black and white and the rest of the house is mostly shades of grey .... scary! I'll stand in…

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penjay
Sep 22, 2007 10:40 pm
penjay
Michelle
Michelle
23 September 2007

UNDERSTANDING COLOUR

UNDERSTANDING COLOUR

I’ve just found the best colour website yet, for those who want to know how colour works and how best you can use it to help you select your colour schemes, have look.…

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Michelle
Sep 23, 2007 1:02 pm
Michelle
richardc
richardc
27 September 2007

Buying paint online - FOUND!

Buying paint online - FOUND!

It was really cheap so worth a try. I dont know why they dont do exterior paints, but there interiors are great quality. As for being brave, I was really just looking…

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richardc
Sep 27, 2007 7:10 pm
vpande
vpande
1 October 2007

Colour Advice

Colour Advice

If u r in Melbourne H3n3ley's Wilshire display in Berwick has heaps of brown and green combos.I quite liked it...worth a visit for decorating ideas.

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vpande
Oct 01, 2007 2:19 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
21 October 2007

THESE LOOK INTERESTING

THESE LOOK INTERESTING

Ash, You are on fire ATM... Funny pills are definately working for you!

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mattwalker
Oct 21, 2007 5:17 pm
mattwalker
Michelle
Michelle
29 October 2007

A PROFFESIONAL QUESTION

A PROFFESIONAL QUESTION
1, 2, 3

That’s disappointing mek……it is hard to bounce ourself around from client to client, all having different tastes and styles. But a good colour…

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Michelle
Oct 29, 2007 6:20 pm
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
7 November 2007

Interior Designers helping developers sell - article

Interior Designers helping developers sell - article

ooo thank you!!!! :oops: I think most people are in the dark about what we can do. If there is more advertising it will help to send the message out. Thanks for that!!! :D

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Michelle
Nov 07, 2007 7:17 pm
Michelle
commodorenut
commodorenut
26 November 2007

Paint question for Michelle

Paint question for Michelle

In a nutshell: It basically comes down to…

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commodorenut
Nov 26, 2007 12:24 pm
commodorenut
DeeElle
DeeElle
3 December 2007

Sponging Techniques?!

Sponging Techniques?!

A customer of mine had spent the last year renovating a $5 mill> mansion in Cottesloe. She has many works of art that she had stored ready to…

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DeeElle
Dec 03, 2007 10:31 pm
DeeElle
Michelle
Michelle
8 December 2007

Exterior Weatherboard Colours

Exterior Weatherboard Colours

Kalibra “Hog Bristle” is too light for the exterior, that’s why you are having problems. The minute the sun hits it, it will wash out to near nothing. You need a…

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Michelle
Dec 08, 2007 1:41 pm
Michelle
bec
bec
18 December 2007

Internal colours.....how many

Internal colours.....how many

oh youre so sweet thanks heaps, I feel lot more confident now Ill check out that link right away!

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bec
Dec 18, 2007 6:28 pm
stonecutter1309
stonecutter1309
28 December 2007

Kitchen cupboard colours....

Kitchen cupboard colours....

I like white in both satin and glossy finish - though glossy just takes more looking after! (nothing a little diluted cloudy ammonia won't fix)

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stonecutter1309
Dec 28, 2007 11:42 am
stonecutter1309
PhoenixStar
PhoenixStar
29 December 2007

What to do with an entrance passage

What to do with an entrance passage
1, 2, 3

Love it Ash, very you i think... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: 8) 8)

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PhoenixStar
Dec 29, 2007 1:51 pm
PhoenixStar
Michelle
Michelle
13 January 2008

Colours for a contemporary home

Colours for a contemporary home

If you’re having a timber front door…(did I read that right?) you have already introduced the timber….I think the aluminium windows will look good, I like a home…

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Michelle
Jan 13, 2008 1:17 pm
Michelle
DeeElle
DeeElle
14 January 2008

Are all paints safe for babies?

Are all paints safe for babies?

I was going to say depends what colour you want to paint he kids.... :lol: Stay away when pregnant and painting. Let someone else do…

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DeeElle
Jan 14, 2008 12:00 am
DeeElle
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Michelle
Jan 24, 2008 12:12 pm
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
29 January 2008

Painting a stepped ceiling

Painting a stepped ceiling

:D :D My pleasure! Glade you like it!

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Michelle
Jan 29, 2008 12:45 pm
Michelle

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