Making a Happy Home

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In the rush and buzz of life in always-something-new Melbourne, it can be easy to forget to warm the home hearth and make your domestic space one which is peaceful and renewing. In this blog
C&G feature online resources, books and courses which help you beautify your living space using expert interior design tips and tricks.


Blogs To Watch

Interiors Addict

This Australian blog offers expert design ideas and inspiration to help turn your house into a home. One of their latest blogs features winter styling tips for creating a cosy outdoor space – a perfect DIY for May! 

Get in my Home

Another Australian blog choc-full of tips and examples to help transform your home. There’s even a fantastic blog on eco-friendly decorating options!

Books

Design with Colour and Style

Shaynna Blaze, award-winning interior designer, has just released a new book: Design with Colour and Style. Filled with stunning photographs and practical styling examples, Design with Colour and Style shows you how to put your ideas into practice and use colour not only to its best ability, but also to suit your individual style. To find out more about the book, click here.

The Fundamentals of Interior Design

For anyone wanting to take their love of interior design to the next level, this book by Simon Dodsworth is for you! Filled with diagrams, advice, case studies and more, it is a complete comprehensive introduction to the art of interior design. To find out more, click here.


E-courses

International School of Colour and Design

The International School of Colour and Design offers a variety of design courses online, from short courses to nationally recognised training courses like the Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration. The school is dedicated to ensuring students graduate with sound industry knowledge and creative insight in design. To find out more about the courses on offer, click here.    

Style for a Happy Home

Style for a Happy Home are offering an eight week e-course to help you create a happier home. The course includes weekly inspirational tasks to help make your home feel happier (plus badges to collect for completing tasks!) and a graduation gift upon completion. This course is as practical as it is creative, and will give you all the advice you need to make your home a happy space. To find out more and to enrol, click here.