ADAM DOVILE
Join me as I show you how to create great spaces on BHG TV, Fridays at 7pm on Channel 7.
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1 FROM BLEAK BARE BONES TO THE HEART OF THE HOME
Period houses have intricate details like beautiful casement windows and beadboard ceilings. Use these as signature features and let revamped furniture and finishes shine and sit together with the old. Keep the paint scheme light so it all blends in seamlessly.
eeping a vigilant eye out for quirky items to upcycle is a great way to uplift your kitchen without emptying the coffers – or increasing your carbon footprint. You can find great steals on both lightly-used and stalwart furniture pieces, and décor in op shops and garage sales – or perhaps snag a freebie on the footpath! If scouring dusty antique stores isn’t your idea of a fun time, the internet has become a virtual playground where you can hunt around for one-of-a-kind bargains and add real character to your interiors. Shop by design styles or periods that blend
