Art and Your Interior
Lately we were lucky enough to be asked to sit for an amazing artist, Caroline Zilinsky, for her entry in the Archibald Prize 2022. The process is amazing, and it really is a labour of love.
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…
When it comes to mirrors, we have never shied away from incorporating one or two or ten into our interior styling. That could be considered a whole lot of vanity for a desire to see our own reflections, but in fact there is so much more to gain in a mirrored space than self-adoration.
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Change In Seasons
You can tell things are changing. The sun now rises in a different place on the horizon and sets earlier. For those of us in states with daylight savings time, the clocks have turned back, and the days are beginning to get shorter.
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Catching Your Breath
Right now while we are getting down on ourselves for not starting our long overdue home renovation we are in the middle completing a fit out for our new site for mitch and mark HOME in a bigger space at Newport Beach. By the time this article has gone to press we will have opened this new store over the weekend just gone by, but at this point the task looks near impossible, it feels like a Block reveal all over again.
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Scaling The Heights of Interior Styling
Have you ever walked into a room that was beautifully styled, but something wasn’t quite right? Perhaps you’ve been investing in new furniture to create a new look at home, but it doesn’t seem to be coming together the way you had hoped? When you put it all together it just seems wrong?
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Finding Yourself In a Puddle?
Recently we spent an afternoon at a friend’s house, up on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. It had stunning views, sweeping up the coast, and the whole place was designed to take advantage of the cross breezes while enjoying the sights and sounds of the ocean. It was magical, with huge full height glass doors that opened almost the entire front to the outdoors. A great example of the Australian ability to create outdoor ‘rooms’ and living.
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Is ‘Spice’ The New ‘Black’!
For so long Australians have been in love with the whole coastal ‘Hamptons’ look. Crips white features against varying shades of grey, with a touch of blue, tan or pink in the décor. All tasteful and beautiful.
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Rugs For Bedrooms…
Using floor rugs is a great way to bring a touch of luxury to any room, and this is particularly the case for bedrooms.
Reality Reno with Mitch and Mark – When Size Is Important – Selecting a Rug
Rugs are a very popular design item that can be used to change a look, add warmth to a space, or even define your room.
There are so many choices, but a common question is…how do I choose the right sized rug for my room?
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – The Luxury of Underfloor Heating!
Australia is known for its amazing summers, but in many parts of our country our winter bring chills to our daily living, and often our homes aren’t designed for this season. We generally think more about cooling than heating, and many of our homes are not designed to wrap us in warmth during winter. We just try to get through, holding onto our hope for those first whiffs of spring and the warmth in the air.
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Thinking About Structural Issues Before You Start!
Renovating properties means you will need to have a great team of tradies behind you. Some of those are obvious choices, like builders, carpenters, plumbers or electricians. However, in many jobs we’ve found a key role early in our planning and demolition is a Structural Engineer.
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – From The Ground Up
When it comes to styling rooms, we love the opportunity to start from scratch. A blank canvas gives endless opportunities without being locked into a style or a colour palate dictated by existing carpets, drapes or even furniture.