SHOP THEIR STYLE
Vintage finds picked up for a song and old furniture revamped with paint give this family home a cool, arty style
HONESTY BOX
+ Where have you saved money? Tash: Not doing anything structural to the property.
+ Where have you splurged?
Not many areas!
+ What was your best buy?
The Karen Walker Blanched Pink paint on the office feature wall. It has such a beautiful tone.
+ Best memory in your home? Bringing our new baby home and starting life as a family of four.
+ What would you never do again? After removing wallpaper in every room of the house, I will never put wallpaper up, ever!
+ Best lesson learned? Take your time with prep work; it always shows in the end result.
BUDGET
Kitchen
Paint: $300
Vinyl for splashback: $200 Lighting: $100
Styling: $150
Living room
Paint: $250
Shelving and desk: $150 Carpet restretch: $250 Styling: $150
Bathrooms
Paint: $150
Bedrooms
Paint: $450
Styling: $450
Home office
Paint: $300
Landscaping
$500
Total $3400
TOP TIPS
+ Shop secondhand; there are some great op-shops in Hamilton. + Refurbish old furniture.
+ Start collecting. You never know where you’ll come across something that will fit in with your home. Sometimes it’s an op-shop, sometimes it’s a big chain store, so always keep an eye out.
+ Change things around. Don’t live with things looking the same for too long; keep it fresh. Shop in your own home! Ask yourself what you could move to make the space look new.
CONTACTS & SHOPS
Furniture and decor Citta, EziBuy, Father Rabbit, Ikea, and Little Whimsy for the kids.