This summer is the perfect opportunity to do a little DIY around the house. To catch up on the jobs that you have been thinking about doing all year but have never quite got round to. Style director Louise Hilsz helps you prepare the to-do list.
Paint Your Front Door
Been thinking about adding a quirky touch of colour to your house? Now is the time with a statement hue to greet you each day. Go for a bold pop of colour to brighten your entrance.
DeClutter
New year, new you? Start the year off by decluttering your home. To get you inspired watch Marie Kondo Netflix series or read her book for some great tips on getting sorted.
Get Planting
Make the most of the sunny weather and plant a salad garden. It’s the perfect season for capsicums, courgettes, cucumbers, eggplant, lettuce, and fresh herbs like basil, chives, parsley and thyme.
Outdoor Relaxing
After a winter of sitting in the rain, your outdoor furniture may need an update. Invest in a new set or perhaps an outdoor bean bag. Our pick Weave Home Lola bean bag, $599.
Get cooking
Nothing beats alfresco dining, it may be time to invest in a very portable, compact BBQ.
Our pick the Weber Q Series 2200, $619.
A new piece of art
Make the most of the city is quiet and check out some local galleries. A new piece of art can completely transform any room. Our pick Tess Costil Paradise print, $1200.
Change your room around
Rearrange your bedroom and let in some warm natural light with sheer drapes, changing up the furniture in your room will revamp your sleeping routine.
Recipe
Spice up your entertaining with some recipe inspiration. Our picks Sophie Hansen A Basket By The Door by, $45 and Yotam Ottolenghi Jerusalem, $70.
HOME FRAGRANCE
A new summer-inspired home fragrance gives any room instant freshness.
Our pick Linden Leaves Vetiver & Violet soy candle, $45.
Last but not least, jushe up any room in your house with new cushions - we say you can never have too many.
Elizabeth Scarlett Jungle Leaf Cushion, $109. Preen by Thornton Tropical Flower Satin Reversible Cushion, $400. Niki Jones Wassily cushion, $238. William Yeoward Paddy velvet cushion, $171.