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Kitchen & Pantry Styling Organisation

The kitchen truly is the heart of the home. Not only do we spend time in the space preparing and cooking meals, but the kitchen becomes a place for long conversations over a glass of wine, completing homework at the island bench or a space to dance around to your favourite tunes. Kitchens include a number of hard surfaces such as stone, tiles, laminate and stainless-steel appliances, so it is essential we soften and brighten them up by adding a touch of personality. We find that people are often scared to style a kitchen as there is a fine line between ‘stylishly curated’ and ‘cluttered’. Today we are sharing our top tips for creating a stylish kitchen without going overboard by adding a touch of personality and breathing life into the space.

 

Benchtop Styling

The benchtop is the perfect space to add personality to the kitchen and display some of your favourite items styled in beautiful vignettes. Try adding a tray to your island bench with a vase of flowers, coasters and a fruit bowl. Not only does this bring colour and life to the space, but it can also hold items that you reach for regularly. Another idea for benchtop styling is to lean a gorgeous timber chopping board against your splashback with some large, decorative salt and pepper grinders in front. If your kitchen is feeling stark and in need of some colour, add a little herb garden with some basil, rosemary and thyme in front of a window or by your stovetop. This will create a beautiful little focal point through adding a pop of greenery and become a handy tool when cooking up your favourite meals in the kitchen! We recommend heading to some of our retailers such as Kitchen Warehouse, Freedom, Provincial Home Living and Early Settler for some beautiful pieces to add to your kitchen benchtops.

Open Shelf Styling

Open shelving is a huge trend in kitchens at the moment and is growing in popularity every day! Opt for a balance of enclosed cupboards and a few open shelves when designing your space, this way you can keep your everyday items tucked away, but also have your favourite items styled and on display to bring you joy each day. We love floating timber shelves or a rustic, brushed brass style to add interest and a feature in the kitchen. Display items such as cookbooks, trailing plants, your favourite mugs and the ‘special occasion’ wine glasses.  Open shelving is a great way to create different themes and update the look of your kitchen as you can switch up the items depending on the season or time of year.

Try Adding A Soft Touch

As we have mentioned above, kitchens include an array of hard finishes from the stone benchtops to the shiny appliances. It can be hard to offset against these surfaces, but with a few simple tricks we can make the kitchen feel like a cosier space! Rugs are a considerably underrated home décor item for the kitchen. Not only do they add colour and texture, but they feel comfortable and soft underfoot. We understand that keeping a rug looking clean and fresh in a kitchen can be hard, but if you opt for a jute or flatweave variety it will stay looking newer for a lot longer. Homemaker The Valley has a few specialty rugs stores such as Decorug and The Rug Establishment, head in store today!

Stylish Pantry Storage

If opening up your pantry gives you a scare and you have no idea what is lurking in the back, then it is time to style and organise the space! With the help of stores such as Howard’s Storage World and TK Maxx, you will find everything you need to feel inspired about your pantry once again! After you have cleaned out your pantry and have only kept the essentials and food that is in-date, it’s time to go shopping! Start by sorting all your pantry goods into ‘like-minded’ categories and pop them all into storage baskets for easy reach. Another trick we recommend is emptying all your cardboard boxes into beautiful glass or plastic jars and labelling them accordingly. This creates a styled and organised pantry and also allows you to easily see when you are running low on items such as pasta, flour, cereals or nuts.

Add A Personal Touch

We spend so much time in our kitchens that it is imperative they reflect the personality of the home. If you have a bright and colourful interior throughout the rest of the house, add some framed colourful artworks or a fun calendar with your favourite images of the family each month. If your home is more of a minimal, Scandinavian vibe, then add some vintage black and white kitchen art or a framed, minimal line drawing. Art shouldn’t be limited to the bedroom, hallways and living room, make sure you include a few pieces that reflect your personality in the kitchen as well.

Our go-to stores at Homemaker The Valley for all your kitchen needs are Kitchen Warehouse, Howard’s Storage World and Tk Maxx. But don’t forget about all our other amazing retailers that you are sure to find a beautiful piece to style up in your kitchen or pantry as well! Spend an afternoon this weekend strolling through Homemaker North and South while sipping on a hot cup of coffee from Café 63. We will see you there!

 

How To Make Your Bedroom The Perfect Sanctuary

The bedroom is one of our favourite rooms in the house. Not only do we sleep in this space, but we can read, talk, play, connect and relax in this room as well. The bedroom is the place we spend our days dreaming about as we long to cosy up under the covers and get some much-needed shut eye. With all that in mind, the bedroom often becomes the space that you forget about when decorating your home. As your guests rarely set foot in your bedroom, we often pay more attention to decorating our living spaces and ensuring these are perfect before diving into a bedroom design. Today we are going to be sharing some tips on creating the perfect bedroom sanctuary where you can relax, unwind and enjoy being in this tranquil space.

 

Invest In Quality Bedding

There are many home decorating areas you can cut back and save a few dollars on, but your bedding should definitely not be one of them. The difference high quality bedding has on your sleep is immeasurable. Not only does it feel luxurious and soft when you climb in at the end of a busy day, but it looks amazing too! Here at Homemaker The Valley we have some great stores such as the Sheridan Outlet and Adairs that stock a huge range of high quality pieces such as luxuriously soft quilt covers, 1000 thread count sheets, silk pillowcases and more! Switch up your bedding this weekend and we can assure you, you will notice the difference straight away!

Lighting Options

Having multiple lighting options in a bedroom is essential. Not only do you need bright overhead lights for getting dressed, cleaning or organising the space, but you also need to incorporate some task lighting. Bedside table lamps, wall sconces or floor lamps make a huge difference in a bedroom. They allow you to create a moody and tranquil environment before hopping into bed by emitting a soft light that is less harsh than bright ceiling lights. They also encourage reading before bed instead of sitting and scrolling through your mobile phone or laptop. Try adding a gorgeous bedside table lamp from Freedom, Oz Design Furniture or Early Settler to your bedroom to create a tranquil and calming atmosphere in your bedroom today.

Soft Furnishings

Cushions and throw rugs immediately make a space feel cosier and more welcoming. Add some fluffy cushions and soft throw blanket to your bed, ottoman or armchair to elevate the cosiness of the entire room. Opt for fabrics such as linen, faux fur or a knitted wool to ensure you can snuggle up and feel the warmth of a cosy texture. Soft furnishings are great to change up from season to season and you can switch up the colours depending on your mood or what is the latest trend. If you haven’t checked out the ‘cushion wall’ at Adairs then you need to head on into Homemaker The Valley this weekend to take your pick at every colour of the rainbow!

A Cosy Rug

There is nothing better than getting out of bed in the morning and planting your feet on a soft, cosy rug. Try adding a large, textured rug to your bedroom to elevate the warmth factor and create a cosy and comfortable atmosphere. Go for a large rug that can fit quite comfortably under your bed and beyond the end of the bed frame. Unlike high traffic areas such as the living or dining room, the bedroom is where you can go for a high pile, fluffy rug that creates a warm and comfortable environment. Head into Deco Rug this weekend to touch and feel their wide range of gorgeous rugs in an array of textures, patterns and colours.

A Great Bed

A great bed can make a huge difference to not only the quality of your sleep, but the entire look and feel of your bedroom too. By investing in a bed that not only looks amazing, but offers storage solutions as well, will elevate your bedroom to the next level. We love beds that have a fabric bedhead in a neutral tone form stores like Beds n Dreams, Forty Winks or Snooze. Look for beds that have built in storage such as large, spacious drawers or a gas lift bedframe. Having hidden storage in a bed frame allows you to hide any excess items or blankets away and creates a more streamlined, organised and tranquil environment in the bedroom.

Scent

Scent plays a huge role in how we feel and connect to a space. Our homes take on so many different scents from cooking, cleaning and general life that we need to ensure we take steps in creating a beautifully smelling space. To create a cosy atmosphere in the bedroom we recommend going for a warm scent such as a burnt caramel or sandalwood. If you would like your bedroom to have a more tranquil and fresh vibe then opt for a jasmine, peppermint or linen scent. Our top picks for adding scent into the bedroom are using a diffuser throughout the day and burning a candle in the evenings as you are preparing for bed. You can pick up a beautiful candle at an affordable price from plenty of our retailers such as Provincial home Living, TK Maxx, James Lane or Sheridan.

Bedside Table Storage

Seeing clutter in a bedroom can automatically make you feel anxious and uneasy. Selecting bedside tables that have built in storage such as a drawer or cupboard allows you to easily tidy up and keep your bedtime essentials organised. We recommend choosing a bedside table that has a drawer where you can keep some linen spray, a good book, essentials oils and some sleep spray to ensure you have everything you need for a peaceful night’s sleep within easy reach. The main goal of the bedroom is to relax, unwind and ensure we have the best seep possible. Having everything tucked away neatly in a bedside table will make a huge difference!