Darryl Ellis

Why Plantation Window Shutters Are A Great Choice For First Home Buyers

Buying or building your first home is something that everyone dreams about doing one day, but it takes a long time to get that financial stability so it is a big step when it finally arrives. If you have finally made that leap of faith and are now looking to decorate your home, then well done! But there are still many decisions you have to make, and it is easy to forget something along the way. Read More 

Why Cabinet Makers Are Not Just Good At Designing Kitchens

When most people hear the term 'cabinet makers', the first things that come to mind are to do with kitchens. While this makes a lot of sense, as that is where most people have cabinets in their house, the term 'cabinet makers' is a bit of a misnomer. Cabinet makers should really be known as room fitters because they can create perfect designs and in-built furniture for every room of the house you can think of. Read More 

Strong Winds and Shade Sails: What You Should Consider

Sails and wind go together, often necessarily so. How else can sailing ships actually go anywhere? There's another kind of sail that has a less obvious relationship with the wind, and you certainly wouldn't want the wind to propel that sail anywhere. How will the wind affect your new shade sail? Strong Winds Some parts of Australia are far windier than others, but essentially anywhere can be exposed to considerable gusts of wind, even if this is rare. Read More 

Are Blinds Better Than Curtains?

The bottom line is that if you like curtains as window treatments for your home, then nothing should put you off hanging them. They are perfectly good and remain one of the most popular ways of dressing a window in Australia. That said, they do not offer all of the features that a high-quality set of blinds will. What is it about blinds that make them superior to curtains in many regards? Read More 

Living Room Redesign? How to Choose an Aussie-Made Sofa

If you want to treat yourself to some new household furniture, you may be focusing on your living room. Yet it's been a long time since you bought your current chairs and sofas, so you need to invest in something new. What material should you opt for, and should you get something locally made? Home Manufacturer When you start looking, you will see that there is an extensive array of living room furniture. Read More