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Michelle
Michelle
13 March 2012

Paint – Dulux Baw Baw on walls; white ceilings

Paint – Dulux Baw Baw on walls; white ceilings

It has to be an old colour; I don’t know the name and dulux don't have it on their site. Its very hard to tell….on one wall the colour looks similar to HB and on…

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Michelle
Mar 13, 2012 6:48 pm
Michelle
Eiffel
Eiffel
8 March 2012

Redishades to giveaway ...

Redishades to giveaway ...

Eiffel; not sure where you are but I'm in regional VIC (gippsland) and have got some redishades you can have. Some are still in the packets :D

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Eiffel
Mar 08, 2012 8:36 pm
Eiffel
lynny-jane
lynny-jane
5 March 2012

Exterior Colours - Please help!

Exterior Colours - Please help!

The colorbond website has a free colour visualiser - though I think they use Haymes paints. It gives you a good idea once you've chosen a house design similar to yours,…

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lynny-jane
Mar 05, 2012 8:21 am
lynny-jane
pattycake4
pattycake4
19 January 2012

Advice on Roman Curtains pleeeease

Advice on Roman Curtains pleeeease

Hi Seven,maybe have a read of thread about banging blinds might be helpful.

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pattycake4
Jan 19, 2012 10:57 pm
max1230
max1230
8 December 2011

plantation shutters - who to use in ADELAIDE?

plantation shutters - who to use in ADELAIDE?

Hi! installing plantation shutters is a great idea, however, if you are planning to have it in your windows which do not conform to the standard size, then you will…

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max1230
Dec 08, 2011 7:28 pm
sanjam
sanjam
3 November 2011

Secrets - Best Neutral Paint Colours

Secrets - Best Neutral Paint Colours

Hi Anna Thanks so much for sharing some of your best netural paint colours and the styles of homes they suit.I think…

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sanjam
Nov 03, 2011 4:28 pm
missdalma
missdalma
29 October 2011

'Great online paint tools' x 2

'Great online paint tools' x 2

Martha Stewarts Cement gray – love it and would paint every room that color if hubs would let me!

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missdalma
Oct 29, 2011 7:52 am
rebeccaT
rebeccaT
23 September 2011

Dulux hogs bristle question

Dulux hogs bristle question

Thanks Michelle. Got some samples today so we shall see.

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rebeccaT
Sep 23, 2011 10:07 pm
excalabur245
excalabur245
31 August 2011

Off white wall paint to go with bamboo floor?

Off white wall paint to go with bamboo floor?

were having bamboo flooring, the coffee color, and I originally chose natural white in my selections, but was worried it might look too cream…

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excalabur245
Aug 31, 2011 3:35 pm
Queen Bee
Queen Bee
19 June 2011

Help me choose a light fitting to match this chandelier.

Help me choose a light fitting to match this chandelier.

I think you could have a beautiful pendant in the formal lounge also. I'd use a smaller scale crystal pendant but Chrome would work just as well depending on the rest of…

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Queen Bee
Jun 19, 2011 6:26 pm
Queen Bee
Michelle
Michelle
27 May 2011

How accurate is a "colour matched" colour?

How accurate is a "colour matched" colour?

The colour SHOULD come out the same…..BUT, all this depends on the person mixing the paints! No copy rights here for paints….. :wink:

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Michelle
May 27, 2011 8:00 am
Michelle
Dollar
Dollar
2 May 2011

Really worried about exterior render colour

Really worried about exterior render colour

I think you have done a really good job. On paper your colour scheme does not do the final result any justice. Well done.

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Dollar
May 02, 2011 11:42 pm
netadelle
netadelle
26 April 2011

Help with Internal Wall Colour - Solver

Help with Internal Wall Colour - Solver

Hi tuberrose, as you have discovered our walls are all first snow. The skirting are a 'gloss' first snow also, but they aren't really very shiny and don't stand out. I…

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netadelle
Apr 26, 2011 11:03 pm
netadelle
kiwichick
kiwichick
26 April 2011

Please help me with a grey colour scheme

Please help me with a grey colour scheme

Slevens colours look fab. I loved how you rejuvenated your kitchen too Sleven. great skills

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kiwichick
Apr 26, 2011 6:07 pm
kiwichick
kiwichick
26 April 2011

Help! What goes with lemon yellow walls??

Help! What goes with lemon yellow walls??

Lemoney yellow is a very clean look and the wooden floors with the wooden furniture sends me in a green direction. Dark woods, sunlit walls, cream couches and natural…

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kiwichick
Apr 26, 2011 5:38 pm
jtnru
jtnru
31 March 2011

to paint the inside of open fireplace or not

to paint the inside of open fireplace or not

thanks! we did it the same colour as the walls ( white anitque usa)and as the fireplace is the same colour but in gloss it looks great! slowly getting there - is the…

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jtnru
Mar 31, 2011 4:56 pm
kerrin62
kerrin62
27 March 2011

Need help picking a frame colour

Need help picking a frame colour

I would use the white or cream which is in your lamps and cushions

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kerrin62
Mar 27, 2011 8:59 pm
kerrin62

Hi tuberose, Here are some upclose pics of our Solver Hammersley. I think the little sample cards as sooo different to what it comes up as. IMHO its way too light and…

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Zarli
Mar 26, 2011 10:46 pm
Zarli
jtnru
jtnru
19 March 2011

roller blinds - help

roller blinds - help

thanks everyone, ive gne for roller blinds in one area and a mix of honeycomb duette blinds and roller blinds in the other.hope thry wil look ok?? sure they will

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jtnru
Mar 19, 2011 10:28 pm
jtnru
jtnru
19 March 2011

Gloss or satin trims ?? which one??

Gloss or satin trims ?? which one??

full gloss seems to be the popular choice!! no votes for stain then??

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jtnru
Mar 19, 2011 2:03 pm
bel
bel
17 March 2011

dulux seed pearl

dulux seed pearl

Sounds great! Not sure if this helps - but here is a search of the forum using seed pearl

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bel
Mar 17, 2011 3:50 pm
bel
joles
joles
16 March 2011

ceilings and walls and trims all same colour??

ceilings and walls and trims all same colour??

We have our walls and trim the same colour, but our ceilings white. I like the continuity of it, but our wall colour is reasonably dark so wouldn't have really suited on…

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joles
Mar 16, 2011 4:47 pm
joles
Tamara1975
Tamara1975
8 March 2011

What colour are your internal doors, architraves & skirtings

What colour are your internal doors, architraves & skirtings

I am going with the same colour as the walls - Lexicon 1/4

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Tamara1975
Mar 08, 2011 7:23 pm
jtnru
jtnru
20 February 2011

dulux antique white usa

dulux antique white usa

ok i will perhaps visit solver paints tomorrow and see what they say. Anyone happy with the colour?? think it is very popular.

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jtnru
Feb 20, 2011 5:59 pm
Michelle
Michelle
29 January 2011

Antique White USA or Hog Bristle 1/4?

Antique White USA or Hog Bristle 1/4?

Why not use both colours, since you like them both? :wink: Use the Hog in the lounge room with the Orchid White lounge; it will make the lounge stand out more. I’m…

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Michelle
Jan 29, 2011 5:26 am
Michelle
Stormy
Stormy
10 January 2011

Bristol Moon River - Full or Half Strength ???

Bristol Moon River - Full or Half Strength ???

Hi sanjam, Just thought I'd let you know that I have used Bristol's Nomadic Ivory full strength with a Taubman's base (and white woodwork). I threw out all of my other…

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Stormy
Jan 10, 2011 12:55 pm
Stormy
reno1
reno1
18 November 2010

Where to buy cheap wallpaper?

Where to buy cheap wallpaper?

Thanks for the help!

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reno1
Nov 18, 2010 9:25 pm
Tamsin
Tamsin
26 October 2010

Paint Colours

Paint Colours

Hi there! Has anyone used Wattyl Donkey 1/4 strength interior paint or Chino for exterior? Would love to see some pics! Thanks. Tamsin

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Tamsin
Oct 26, 2010 5:27 pm
Michelle
Michelle
20 October 2010

Question for Michelle - which colour?

Question for Michelle - which colour?

Find some heavy curtains close to the colour of the walls, this will make the room seem larger by blending them in. :wink: As for your cushions, I think I’d buy the rug…

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Michelle
Oct 20, 2010 6:33 am
Michelle
NitchFarms
NitchFarms
16 September 2010

Would love your advice on our exterior colour scheme

Would love your advice on our exterior colour scheme

Thank you Michelle, really appreciate your input on our colours. I think we finally have decided now on all the colours. :D Now to organise the interior colour scheme ::wornout::

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NitchFarms
Sep 16, 2010 1:50 pm
NitchFarms
Bec2010
Bec2010
19 August 2010

Matching Wall Colours and Feature Colours..... help!

Matching Wall Colours and Feature Colours..... help!

Hi missy, we have just picked smoke pearl, will be having 2 feature walls in two different shades of blue one for home theatre the other for our bedroom, ill let you know…

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Bec2010
Aug 19, 2010 6:16 pm
jemima76
jemima76
15 August 2010

Window frame colour - pls help

Window frame colour - pls help

Thanks - I like yours too :)

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jemima76
Aug 15, 2010 5:32 pm
EDnurse
EDnurse
15 August 2010

What do you think of these?

What do you think of these?

Hiya Thanks Michelle for posting the pics I havent quite worked out how to do it. yup u got them the right way blue for bathrooms and laundry and bottom for kitchen. hey…

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EDnurse
Aug 15, 2010 3:27 pm
fitnhealthy
fitnhealthy
1 March 2010

Cheapest Custom Installed Window Furnishings

Cheapest Custom Installed Window Furnishings

Thank you Michelle. I will need to get a few quotes and see how I go :) Roller blinds are probably my first choice though...

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fitnhealthy
Mar 01, 2010 8:58 am
kerrin62
kerrin62
20 August 2009

house facade

house facade

Your builder should be paying for the re-paint. Have you contacted them? They havent used the correct paint. A house usually needs external painting every 7 years…

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kerrin62
Aug 20, 2009 9:26 am
kerrin62
MagicJ
MagicJ
31 July 2009

Feature Wall Help - Red and Yellow Paint Colour

Feature Wall Help - Red and Yellow Paint Colour
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Thanks for posting that for me Michelle! It's not quite as dark as the Hokey Pokey, but it was lovely in our nice sunny study!!

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MagicJ
Jul 31, 2009 11:47 am
MagicJ
mrsrusty
mrsrusty
6 June 2009

Do you think this Kanvas will look good with my bed linen?

Do you think this Kanvas will look good with my bed linen?

Hi maurita thank you for your kind offer, I took a quick squiz at your website your wall hangings look lovely. :) I guess since the bed is a queen size would need something…

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mrsrusty
Jun 06, 2009 4:08 pm
fitnhealthy
fitnhealthy
16 May 2009

Australia Made Australia Owned Furniture

Australia Made Australia Owned Furniture
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Possibly a bit late reply, almost 13 years old.. but here is one one to the list: https://ozthings.com.au/

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fitnhealthy
May 16, 2009 12:17 pm
DeeElle
DeeElle
9 May 2009

Before and After - Dining Tables

Before and After - Dining Tables
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:lol: :lol: :lol: We had our first full day out (8am-7pm) last Sunday since we moved in. I couldn't wait to get back home! I love being here…

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DeeElle
May 09, 2009 1:00 am
DeeElle
donuts
donuts
16 March 2009

Has anyone made eyelet curtains?

Has anyone made eyelet curtains?
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photogirl I got that e-mail the day after I bought all mine :roll: fitnhealthy that is a good idea :idea:

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donuts
Mar 16, 2009 9:23 pm
donuts
DeeElle
DeeElle
10 March 2009

New house - uneven floor causes probs with curtains

New house - uneven floor causes probs with curtains

:? :? :? The thing I love….or hate about this forum…..is I’m constantly hearing of things I’ve never heard of before! Mine…

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DeeElle
Mar 10, 2009 12:43 am
DeeElle
Vascariz
Vascariz
8 February 2009

The dreaded splashback question

The dreaded splashback question
1 ... 4, 5, 6

[quote="Mrs…

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Vascariz
Feb 08, 2009 8:56 am
Vascariz
donuts
donuts
10 January 2009

Feature Walls -- you gotta love 'em

Feature Walls -- you gotta love 'em
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the colours look gorgeous Dy, well done! :: ::

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donuts
Jan 10, 2009 8:06 am
donuts
Flissfloss
Flissfloss
7 January 2009

Curtains for girls

Curtains for girls
1, 2

What beautiful rooms DeeElle and HTB! Your girls must feel like princesses in them!. My poor DD1 has almost lost hope of having a new room and constantly asks if she will…

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Flissfloss
Jan 07, 2009 2:42 pm
Flissfloss
Southies
Southies
24 October 2008

Curtains

Curtains

ooop sorry :oops: :D

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Southies
Oct 24, 2008 7:32 pm
Southies
DeeElle
DeeElle
28 September 2008

Adding colour - walls??

Adding colour - walls??

will do once its painted and curtains are finished. :D

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DeeElle
Sep 28, 2008 3:03 pm
DeeElle
DeeElle
DeeElle
26 September 2008

Lessons learned

Lessons learned

oks Mrs B Haven't heard from you in a while! Glad to hear you again. I can't show you the sheers or pelmet as they arrived with faults so the curtain guy sent the…

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DeeElle
Sep 26, 2008 9:53 pm
DeeElle
Shaje
Shaje
14 September 2008

decorating a fireplace surround

decorating a fireplace surround
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I realise it's a bit late - you've probably already had your fireplace installed but I thought I'd post a pic of our renovated fireplace. Before we rendered the fireplace…

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Shaje
Sep 14, 2008 11:46 pm
House-To-Be
House-To-Be
11 July 2008

Homewares Decorating links

Homewares Decorating links

Yes it does look nice above the desk. I like both pinks!

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House-To-Be
Jul 12, 2008 12:54 am

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