Joyce Ford Blog

I like these fragile porcelain pieces and textiles in combination with the rough concrete in this styling done by talented Jenni Juurinen . I’m thinking about painting one wall in our kitchen with a concrete finish like in the first picture, I think it would look great against the minimal lines of our kitchen. Source Coco Lapine Design

There is so much choice for laundry renovations in 2018 with flat pack setups making beautiful laundry cabinets more and more affordable. If you are looking for advice on your next laundry renovation  click here  for our 5 best tips for laundry renovation. All the before and afters below are laundry renovations we have done in Perth, WA. Laundries in Perth range from large to tiny depending on the suburb you’re located in. Lesmurdie Laundry Renovation    Extra Tip: These wonderful clients opted for a ceramic sink as they did not like the noise of a steel sink when water hits it.    Leeming Laundry Renovation  Extra Tip: Textured tiles add a wow factor to an all-white laundry renovation.    Bassendean Laundry Renovation  Extra Tip: Our client liked there top loader washing machine so opted to leave the space at the end to maximise the rest of the bench space.   ...

Collect this idea Let us show you how to pack for a move like a pro. Image: Erda Estremera For many of us, packing for a move feels like a herculean task—and for good reason. There are so many different details to consider, not to mention the effort involved in lugging heavy boxes around. However, with a little forethought and planning, this process doesn’t have to feel overwhelming at all. If you need a little guidance on how to pack for a move, you’re in the right place. Here’s some great tips to help you tackle this project like a pro. Collect this idea Put together a schedule that works for you, and stick to it. Image: Estée Janssens Schedule your time appropriately Let’s be honest: the biggest hurdle most of us face when packing for a move is leaving it all to the last minute. Packing your belongings is a big task: it’s easy to procrastinate and find other things we’d much rather do instead. And we usually regret the decision. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be this ...

I converted a MONGSTAD wall mirror into a ceiling mounted mirror barn door, with the aid of the back panel from an ASKVOLL wardrobe. IKEA items used: MONGSTAD mirror ASKVOLL wardrobe back panel Other materials: Tools: Power drills, corded and cordless Various drill bits, hardest one to get is the 8mm or equivalent #12 screw countersink Doweling jig Hand miter box and hacksaw Stud finder Level Dremel rotary tool and grinding bit Tubing cutter Various clamps Cost: Ceiling barn door rail system: $190 Floor roller: $22 Door handle $27 Plywood: $20 Aluminum L-rails: $50 Screws: $10 Contact cement: $10 I am not including the cost of the MONGSTAD mirror ($99) since we had it for years. I am not including the cost of the ASKVOLL wardrobe since I had used the parts from that up in another project, and had the back panel set aside for a possible future project. Related: This MONGSTAD mirror hides a dining table Total time: Did this over a week. It took 6 hour...

The original turn of the century features on the ceilings, doors and windows of this home are absolutely amazing. Add a beautiful new hardwood floor and you have the perfect apartment to decorate. I love the dining room with the wing doors leading up to the living room and the ceiling hight built in bookshelf. The kitchen has a seating area with concrete benches in the corner and a tile wall that goes all the way up to the ceiling. The three bare lightbulbs above the table add an extra industrial touch to this corner. Source Coco Lapine Design

Collect this idea Merging rustic-inspired interiors with contemporary details, this colorful abode inspires a homey feel throughout.  Located not far from Bucharest, Romania,  The Small House in the Countryside is a project initiated by designer Alina Alexe of Studio  Decoraktiva. The starting point for the project was a decrepit traditional village house with only two rooms and a detached kitchen. Owner and designer Alina Alexe transformed the existing rooms into bedrooms, tore down the old kitchen and extended the construction towards the rear of the property. The addition consists of a large living room, new kitchen and bathroom. The main facade was kept, together with its traditional balcony and green patterns flanking the main entrance. All doors were restored and painted turquoise, which brings a serene and refreshing touch to the entire scheme.  Collect this idea Step inside, and you will find a welcoming home, filled with artifacts gathered by the ...