Dive into our latest blog post where we reveal the incredible makeover of the kitchen at The Parental Pad. We’re excited to show you the dramatic before-and-after shots, share the products that made a difference, and provide a peek into our design journey. Whether you’re looking for renovation inspiration or practical advice, we hope you enjoy exploring the transformation with us
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Our living space renovation took a tired, cluttered area and transformed it into a stylish and functional space. We packed this small living area with thoughtful design details—from clever storage solutions and warm flooring upgrades to the surprise of a hidden door. Each choice was made to elevate the room’s look and feel. In our latest blog, we share all the juicy details, including where we sourced the products that brought this vision to life. Join us for an our room tour that shows how even the smallest spaces can shine!
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Creating a great space doesn't need to be complicated. There is so much value in making an open-plan living room and using whites and soft tones to create a light, bright, inviting feel. Our latest blog shares exactly how we did it...
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Every room in a renovation needs a starting point. The point of difference in the living room is that my starting point is the last thing you add to the room - the furniture. I don't mean a furniture floor plan, it is more calculated. The accent colour of cushions influenced the wall colour I selected, the placement of the TV determined how we repositioned a window, the tone of the wooden furniture impacted the finish I selected on our hardwood floors. I have found the best way to renovate and design a lounge is when you know exactly you want to furnish it in the end.
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Recently I heard someone making banter about lounge spaces – claiming they had no idea why it was called a ‘living room’. Sure if you have a formal lounge, a family lounge, a kids playroom and entertainment room – the options for living are vast but if you live in our home (or most older homes in NZ) you have one option – the lounge. Our lounge truly is the living room in our house - it caters for our children’s play, our family dance parties, quality TV viewing, hang out with friends and wrestle time with Dad (I’m referring to playtime with Alek in case there is any confusion). For our lounge I focused less on creating a magazine cover look that everyone would be wowed by, rather keeping it simple and flexible, functional for our needs and keeping unity in style with the rest of our open plan dining and kitchen.
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