Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Secrets of a happy home

Let it shine

indows bring natural light into the home – a sure-fire mood booster – so let them do their job. You don’t have to swamp them with curtains and blinds, especially if they’re south-facing or not overlooked. “It’s amazing how many people have curtains and blinds that cover 30 per cent of the window,” says Sarah. “It stunts the proportions of the room. I like to see the sky! Mount blinds above the window

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