Colour & Design
Dulux 2022 Colour Forecast
Have you seen the 2022 Colour trend forecast from Dulux yet? We’re astounded by the very different direction colour trends are taking for the year ahead. The palettes are beautiful, with a focus toward vintage-inspired hues. Warm tones are heavily favoured, even in the greys & whites featured. WHERE DO THESE TRENDS COME FROM? Colour…
Read MoreHOW TO CHOOSE COLOURED CURTAINS
While a neutral decor is a popular choice for Aussie homes, sometimes you just can’t go past a pop of vibrant colour. Here’s our top tips for choosing the right coloured curtains for your home. NAVY AS A NEUTRAL Think about a pair of blue jeans; they seem to go with any colour top, right?…
Read MoreDO BLACK CURTAINS LOOK GOOD?
Black curtains make a bold statement in the home, and certainly aren’t for the faint-hearted. For those who take the plunge, the results can be spectacular! Here’s our top tips for choosing the right black curtain for your home. OFFSET BLACK CURTAINS WITH COLOUR Black curtains are going to be dramatic. Why not steer into…
Read MoreDO WHITE CURTAINS LOOK GOOD?
Our clients love white curtains! In fact, we get asked for them on a daily basis. White curtains look amazing when you select the right fabric and style to coordinate with your home’s décor. Here’s our top tips for choosing the right white curtains for your home. WHITE OR IVORY? There are many shades of…
Read MoreDULUX 2021 COLOUR FORECAST & YOUR WINDOWS
The Dulux 2021 colour forecast has been released, and we are loving the selections! We’ve noticed all three palettes (Retreat, Nourish & Reset) are relatively muted rather than boldly vibrant. There’s also a definite trend towards colours of native Australian flora, with plenty of earthen clay, ochre and stone colours, through to lush eucalyptus greens. …
Read MoreTASSELS & FRINGING & TRIMS (OH MY!)
Passementeries (trims) such as tassels, cord and fringe have been a little forgotten over the past few years. Our sampling has been stowed in a tub in the back of our mobile showroom, rarely seeing the light of day. But things are changing. As Interior Design trends move away from minimalistic Scandinavian styles, and onto…
Read MoreHYGGE CURTAINS
Hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) is a Danish principle of interior decorating, where the goal is to create a cosy and inviting space. Its literal translation is “a form of everyday togetherness”. There’re many elements in creating a hygge home, and window treatments play a huge part! Unlike other Scandinavian design styles, hygge is not minimalist. It…
Read MoreTRENDS FOR YOUR WINDOWS
There’s so many choices out there when it comes to window furnishings, it can be hard to know where to begin. That’s why you call in the professionals like MTC! There’s some gorgeous trends for your windows, and we wanted to show you what’s new and fabulous. CURTAINS Think curtains are so 10 years ago?…
Read MorePANTONE’S 2018 COLOUR OF THE YEAR- ULTRA VIOLET
We adore all things colour; so it goes without saying that we always get a little over-excited when Pantone announces their colour of the year. For 2018, it’s Ultra Violet. We asked on social media how people feel when they see the colour. The responses included: Relaxed On-trend Craving chocolate (Yes… like the Cadbury wrappers)…
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