Simply Martha...

After many years of looking at Martha Stewart's decorating ideas, I'm always impressed by her simple yet beautiful style. This kitchen from her website is no exception. I love these black metal bar stools and the gorgeous silver lights.

The stone flooring is just perfect against the painted grey cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The floral display on the bench and the baskets soften the look to make it homely and inviting.

The cream coloured dinnerware looks beautiful stacked together in the grey timber and glass cabinet.

Just look at the marble butler sink - I would love one of these when I redo my kitchen.

And the most important appliance in the kitchen - that's not for the casual coffee drinker. I'm in love.

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Makeover of the week, fortnight, month...

Before of Attic from Point Click Home

A couple of weeks ago I said that we here at Porchlight Interiors would show our favourite makeover of the week. Well I'm not that organised to make such promises so lets just call it our makeover of "whenever we feel like it". This attic was from Point Click home by designer Candice Olsen.

Before

There are many pretty blues out there but this is what I like to call "ugly blue". Almost any colour change would be an improvement on this.

After

Agh! That's better, I can breath again! The cream with the softer duck egg blues is so much calmer to look at.

After

Love the bit of lime green added in also - so fresh! It's great to see small spaces being so well utilised - it takes a clever designer to pull it together without the room looking cluttered.

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Feeling Nostalgic...

via Camilla at Home

When I came across this image last week at "Camilla at Home" I was instantly taken back to my nan's dress shop with it's lovely back garden. My nan used to have fashion parades for all the local ladies out in the garden. Its funny how seeing a photo can remind you of something you haven't thought of for a very long time. Hope you all have a lovely weekend.

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Photographer's Stunning Home!

It's rare that you come across a home that you love everything about , but when I came across this home in House Beautiful I just adored it. It is so simple, uncluttered and light. The owner and decorator is Victoria Pearson, a photographer. Its great to see people decorating to suit their life, not just filling a house with the latest trends. In the article, Victoria talks about her love of green which you can see touches of in every room - another reason why I love all the rooms...

Wow - I wouldn't change a thing. Beautiful.

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Classic Tiles...

via The Jackman Group

I have loved these hexagonal tiles for a really long time but always in bathrooms. Lately I've been admiring them in kitchens - they add interest to the space without being domineering. Plain white are stunning but I also love when the black feature tiles are added - so timeless!

via House Beautiful
This kitchen is a fabulous example of the impact these tiles can have on a kitchen - outstanding!

Elle Decor via The Love List

Of course they still look amazing in a bathroom.

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