A few key pieces

When styling the poolside for sale, think outside the box. I love this yellow surfboard really adds a pop of colour. 

Along with a few key pieces  and accessories, greenery never fails to inject life, colour and texture into a poolside area. 

Ask your local nursery which plants work best near your swimming pool, but as a general rule of thumb, Banksias, Agaves, Native Fuschias and Palms are popular picks for Australian pool areas.

Presentation plus

More summer loving decorating ideas !! Don't forget when presenting your home for an inspection turn the lights on. Presentation will help you achieve a great sales price.

Summer styling

Create the relaxed summer feeling! Blue and white always gives a sense of summer. Love it....

Cool indeed

How awesome does this bed linen look. I  love the colour combination against the iron bed. Brighten up your bedroom this Summer with some of these great colours! Sure to impress your buyers.

What do buyers all want this Summer?

When it comes to searching for a property it seems that the majority of Aussies are after a swimming pool. Swimming pools are the most searched key words according to realestate.com.au. Closely followed by waterfront property, property with a granny flat and duplexes. However Tasmanian's still prefer properties on the waterfront as their top search criteria.


Click here for more information on what the other States are looking for when it comes to real estate must haves!

Rug up for Winter with Guest Blogger Shaynna Blaze

Freedoms guest blogger Shaynna Blaze 

I love when the seasons begin to change. Driving through the streets or walking in the park, I can’t help but notice the bursts of colour in the landscape, and it always puts a smile on my face as I discover new inspiring shades. Autumn signifies the end of the warm balmy days, the air turns crisp, the daylight hours become shorter and we start to take our living and entertaining indoors.

Autumn may bring a cool change, but is balanced with the visual warmth on the trees and the ground as they fill with falling leaves of bold russet, reds and golden hues of yellow, orange and brown. This palette is what makes this time of year so visually rich, and using these colours in your home will turn your interior into a welcome relief from the cold outside.

The entry to your home is all about creating a warm welcome, and in autumn you want to feel like you are stepping into a cosy environment. Take the lead from the rich browns of the bare trees and use a colour like Taubmans Endure Chocolate Brown, which will give life to a small area. Contrast with Taubmans Endure Crisp White to create a fresh appearance.For other rooms such as lounge and living areas, draw inspiration from the falling autumn leaves to create a cosy winter interior palette that will instantly transform the space. Using a bold red, such as Taubmans Endure Red Alert or orange, such as Taubmans Endure Two To Tango, signifies passion while also creating a sense of intimacy in a large room. Mix with timber furnishings, as the earthy tones won’t create a stark contrast against the walls and will inspire a serene mood within the room.

 Yellow can be a tricky colour to work with as bright colours can overwhelm a room. Look for yellows that have a depth to them such as Taubmans Endure Golden Orb, as this toned down hue will create a cosy mood within a space. Alternatively you can use pops of bright yellow such as Taubmans Endure Lemon Zest, in your accessories and furnishings to remind you of the warmth of the sunshine that will return after the Winter months.

Pastels

Pastels are huge this season. It’s not just the walls that are getting the pastel treatment. Check out Freedoms new range of homewares can help you get the look without committing to a wall change. Such as these really cool geo triangle prints that are already in store.