We are renovating while we build.....

[Romantic French Cottage]

Originally Posted by Julie-Ann

I recently was looking at some photos of our house in the early 90's with the whole country floral look- OMG what was I thinking

Don't beat up on yourself JA. I always think it's amusing when I'm reading home decorating magazines, to find that what they were promoting 2 or 3 years ago as the "in thing" is now "out", and they're putting down the previous style and virtually sneering at it.

I think that it's probably best if we look on past styles with interest, & just see them as styles that existed at a certain historical period in time which identifies the time. Not everyone can afford to change their decor every few years just to be "in", and when they decide on a style, they probably don't think "This is a style that is typical 2010's and in 10 years' time I'll be wondering: What was I thinking?"

Let's just roll with the changes and enjoy them.

I'm sure your country floral look was beautiful at the time.

Di

[Julie-Ann]

Yes it was stunning for it's day and received lots of compliments.
Don't worry I was only joking. I love changing trends - they encourage people to redecorate and hire Interior Designers- a very good thing

[Elements]

I have found also if you bring out some of your old interior mags its easy to look at some things and think wow that actually still works.....they are the styles I always keep in mind....they seem to be timeless
Really the fun bit of re-decorating is the re- part. Seeing what it becomes from what it used to be.
I think I would get bored if I had the same style my whole life I like it to have a basis but then mix up over the top if that makes sense.
I will post some more photos once we are back from Melbourne.....

[daphadills]

LOL Julie-Ann.......what about people who still like something despite how outdated LOL....my hubby is a big one on " I like it, I DONT care what some fashion trend crap say"

[daphadills]

I would really love to know what colours you painted the living room etc in...thanks

[Julie-Ann]

Hi Daphadills, do you mean what colours Elements used in her lounge room?

[Elements]

I posted the paint colours on your thread for you
I will hopefully post some more pics of the updated rooms soon aswell.

[daphadills]

Thanks...and yes loved looking at pics

[Fiona]

Wow you are doing a great job! I love the before and after pics too as it really allows you to really see what can be done in a room. Thanks for sharing.

[TikTok]

Elements that bathroom reno looks wonderful.

Did you replace the tiles in the shower or paint them?

Did you know you can paint the bath too? I even looked into painting my shower base at one point LOL!

I did my bathroom reno for $1,100 Everything was brand new, got stuff cheap as hubby works in a bathroom/kitchen renovators shop LOL!