A BUTLER'S PANTRY - YAY OR NAY?

A Butler’s Pantry, or ‘BP’ in Three Birds lingo, was a luxury we simply couldn’t afford in our first houses in terms of both money and space, but we’re happy to announce that we have finally created one in Bon’s Dream Home! Now we’re not all going to die wondering if they’re worth it – it’s mega! Actually, it’s more of a butler’s kitchen than pantry.

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THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT BAR STOOLS

It seems that our Three Birds Gang have a bit of a thing for bar stools! Remember the timber and black ‘tractor stools’ we used in House 4? Bonnie picked them because the black legs complemented the black knobs and the tap in the kitchen. We had no idea that they’d become the most asked about furniture we’d used - EVER!

And then you guys nearly broke the internet, selling out Ziggy stools like the ones Bonnie used in her dream home, overnight! They’re the ones at the main island bench… not to be confused with the three other styles of bar stools Bon chose for her dream home! #nothingbyhalves

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ISLAND DINING IN THE HEART OF THE HOME

We always say that ‘the kitchen is the hub of the home’ but this kitchen truly is the beating heart of this home and the star of the show is the island bench.

Louisa had always dreamed of a statement island bench, topped with gorgeous marble-look stone and this one is unlike any other we’ve done before. It needed to be taller than standard to cater for Louisa’s taller than average height, have the induction cooktop contained in the island (big tick from Erin!) and be two-tiered with the cooking area up top and dining table below.

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THE ART OF CHOOSING ART

We’re not kidding when we say that art can make or break a room. So, when you’re styling your home it needs to be carefully planned and not just an afterthought. Easier said than done, you say? So do many of our students!

With so many options, sizes, styles, colours, frames and price points to navigate it’s no wonder so many people feel out of their depth when buying art for their home. It’s definitely one of the more challenging things you’ll tackle when styling your home but we promise it doesn’t have to be.

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WHAT WE DID TO BRING WOW FACTOR TO THE BOYS' WORLD

When your boys are besties and want to sleep not just in the same room, but in the same bed, why not throw them in together and create a ‘Boys’ World’? #doubletrouble

Tucked away at the end of the hallway, the Boys’ World is a special zone just for the boys of this house, with their own bedroom, bathroom and loft. We wanted to make this a space that they’ll love now and in the future. Here’s how we added some wow factor:

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EPISODE FIVE | HOUSE 13

When you step through the double doors at the end of the hallway it’s almost like you’re entering another world. Dun, dun, duuuun…. it’s the ‘Boys’ World’!

This zone belongs to the two boys of the family and we’ve put their bedroom, bathroom, wardrobe and a loft together to create a space that’s just for them. They’re only let out for meals. #jokes They only WANT to come out for meals!

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EXTERIOR SPOTLIGHT | IT’S BOARD & BATTEN, BABY!

Did you see the gorgeous Linea Weatherboard on the Pool House exterior… “another weatherboard build, we heard you say.” So, prepare to be surprised when you see the exterior finish for the main house because there’s no weatherboard in sight - it’s board and batten, baby!

This iconic duo gets its name from the wide panels (boards) with narrow, vertical strips (battens) placed over the joints of the panels to create a geometric, layered effect.

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HOW TO STYLE YOUR LOUNGE ROOM FROM TOP TO TOE

Do you have Champagne taste on a prosecco budget? #ustoo 

We hear you, gang! Sometimes when we’re renovating it seems like there’s a constanbattle against the budget, but when it comes to styling your home you don’t need to fret. 

We’re big fans of freedom for furnishings because they’ve got a huge range of gorgeous products that won’t break the bank. 

Watch how Bonnie styled the lounge in House 9, from sofas to sideboards, console tables, rugs and ba-zillions of cushions, we found it all at freedom.

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HOW GREAT THOU ART

Artwork is such a personal choice. What floats one person’s boat isn’t always the next person’s cup of tea #whitewithoneplease. That said, I for one, love Bon’s choices of artwork in her dream home. True to her eclectic style she’s chosen different artists and a range styles but what they’ve got in common is that they all look amazing on those big white walls #bonniesdreamgallery #moveoverMOMA

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EPISODE FOUR | HOUSE 13

Hot on the heels of our Parents' Retreat, we're ready for a BIG reveal this week.

We'll start outside with the facade before stepping on to the front porch for more tile goodness, then move through the entry into two lounge rooms and the dining room. #itsabiggy

Louisa and her family love to entertain and there’ll be no shortage of places for friends and fam to sit, chat and relax in this home!

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HOW TO CREATE PLAYFUL KIDS ROOMS (THAT ADULTS WILL LOVE TOO!)

Have you ever seen a gorgeously styled home and then you get to the kids’ bedrooms and they’re a bit of an… ummm, well… #eyesore #bestclosethedoor?! 

Not in Bonnie’s dream home! #nowayrose Once again, she’s knocked it out of the ballpark with her styling. This time with the bedrooms for her four boys. The kids love them as much as the adults… so, how did she get it so right?

I asked her to spill the beans ….

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