Bella Living

Kitchens are regularly referred to as 'the heart of the home' for a reason. Our kitchens are more than a place to cook, they are where conversations unfold and memories are made. When designing a kitchen there are many factors to keep in mind and it can be both an exciting and overwhelming experience. Whether you are renovating a kitchen or building new you want the final product to deliver aesthetic appeal and seamless performance. Kitchens can be used by every member of the

With increasing community focus on sustainable design, more home owners, renovators, investors, builders, architects and designers, are looking for ways to improve their ecological and environmental footprint as they renovate or build new properties. Some of the top ways to adopt an eco-design approach to your next project include: 1) Reuse and Recycle If you are renovating an existing property, try to reuse or restore as many of the original materials as possible, this will

Whether you are renovating or designing to sell or stay, curtains can make or break the look of a room. Ever wondered why they can look so right in photos or TV makeovers, yet so wrong in many homes? The 9 tips below will help you get the right look with your curtains for your space. 1) Measure Accurately Before you shop for your curtains you need to make sure you have the right measurements, taking into account the full amount of length and width you need in light of th

I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Kristy from helloHOLT recently after purchasing one of her beautiful prints I Spy With My Peacock Eye. Always inspired by her creativity and entrepreneurialism I asked Kristy if she'd share some of her story. How did you get started as an artist? From a young age I was always a favourite in art class, and recall as far back as year 3 my teacher suggesting that I go to art school. Art school wasn’t something my parents encouraged, but

For a while now I've been delighted to have this beautiful piece of art in my home. I purchased this print to celebrate completing my Colour Design Diploma late last year and it is very special to me for a range of reasons. I was very fortunate to meet and get to know Kristy, the incredibly talented designer of the print as part of my Certificate IV in Design class at ISCD. Already a gifted, professional artist and successful entrepreneur, seeing Kristy's existing portfoli