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5 Common Decorating Mistakes and How We Help You Avoid Them
Avoid Costly Decorating Mistakes with Expert Interior Design Advice
Decorating your Sydney home can be exciting - but without a plan, it's easy to make choices you'll regret. From mismatched furniture to clashing colours, this blog highlights five common design mistakes and how Inside Out Colour and Design helps you avoid them. Whether you're refreshing a single room or styling your entire home, find out how a professional consultation can make all the difference.
Inside the Trends: What’s hot in 2025 interiors (and what’s not)
Discover the top interior design trends for 2025 in Australia. From warm minimalism and bold colours to sustainable materials and smart home tech, explore what’s hot (and what’s not) - and how to make these trends work for your unique space. Designed for Australian homes, with insights from Sydney interior designer Jennifer French of Inside Out Colour & Design.
Creating Warmth Without the Heater: Styling Tips for a Cosy Winter Home
Looking to create a cosy winter home without relying on the heater?
This guide shares practical styling tips to help you warm up your interiors using colour, texture, lighting, and natural elements. Perfect for Sydney homes - from federation-style terraces to modern apartments - these ideas will help you design a space that feels warm, welcoming, and stylish all winter long.
Book a colour consultation to discover your perfect winter palette and add warmth through tone, texture, and thoughtful layering.
Choosing the Perfect Sofa
Like most things today, there are just so many choices when it comes to sofas. Finding one that suits the purpose can be a slow, time consuming task. However, the sofa in the family living room could be THE most used piece of furniture in the entire home so getting it right is paramount.
Which white is right
Selecting white paint isn’t as straightforward as it may seem. White is not white and you need to consider the undertones before making any selection.
To Paint or Not To Paint
Californian Bungalows and Federation Homes are usually identified by dark timber detailing. Should this be painted or kept?
Your Harmonious Environment
Trying to work out your style and how best to decorate your home can be just as confusing as actually decorating. Our homes are our haven away from life so asking a few questions before you start is a good way to create the perfect space for you.
