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Fashioning a home interior or living space is an art, so you may need a helping hand with decorating rooms, designing interiors, choosing furniture and deciding on colours and furnishings. We offer secrets and tips for happy home interior design for houses and apartments, large and small.

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  1. Blue paint colours are bold and beautiful
    Blue is a great colour choice for a beachside home, drawing inspiration from the sea and wide open sky. But used as an accent colour, blue paint can also provide a stylish twist to urban interiors too.
  2. Wireless home theatre systems: Panasonic and LG
    When it comes to wireless home theatre systems, you'll find that some are more wireless than others. To make your decision easier, we compare popular systems from Panasonic and LG.
  3. Painting faux finishes for decorative homes
    Faux wall finishes can be created with paint or plaster and add a decorative touch to your walls. Faux finishing can give dreary walls or furniture a real pick-me-up, and the good news is you can do it yourself!
  4. Famous Australian architects
    Meet three of Australia's most significant architects – Roy Grounds, Harry Seidler and Glenn Murcutt. These three famous Australian architects express a modernist aesthetic in their own individual ways.
  5. Affordable living room furniture for bargain hunters
    It's not hard in this day and age to find affordable living-room furniture to suit any taste and budget. There's a wide range of affordable furniture options, from do-it-yourself assembly to living-room sets and packages.
  6. Japanese room - create one in your home
    When East meets West the feel is one of clean lines and simple elegance. Japanese room decoration is all about no clutter, traditional antique pieces, natural fibres and lots of charm.
  7. Danish retro furniture : where form meets functionality
    Vintage furniture is more popular than ever, either as a co-ordinated look or mixed with other styles. Whether it's original or a modern copy, retro furniture looks great and is functional enough for any lifestyle.
  8. Home aquariums offer a wow factor
    Why visit the Great Barrier Reef when you can have your own jumbo aquarium in your living area? A home aquarium is magnificent, but do your homework first to ensure you get a fabulous result you can enjoy forever.
  9. Enhance space in your small apartment design
    A pint sized studio apartment needn't cramp your style. if you need help with interior design in your slightly (or very) small apartment, take heed of these teeny tiny tips.
  10. Buy a bed that's right for you
    Choosing a bed can be a daunting - but eventually rewarding - task. Make sure you consider your bed options before you buy a bed so you choose where you snooze, wisely.