Comments on: Skimp in Style: 10 Tricks to Buying Budget Decor that Doesn’t Look Cheap

By: Paula

Paula — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 21:59:06 +0000

Hi Chris
The fluted glass drinks trolley, I can’t seem to find it on Kmart website can you advise

By: Frances Brader

Frances Brader — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:25:06 +0000

In reply to Chris Carroll. Awesome

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 22:57:48 +0000

In reply to Frances Brader.

Hey Frances. Thanks for your comment. I actually have an entire blog post on cushion fillings/inserts, which showcases eco-filling that doesn’t harm animals. When I say ‘feather’ I don’t mean literal feathers. I just mean non-poly. You can check out the post here: https://www.tlcinteriors.com.au/homewares-furniture/where-to-buy-feather-cushion-inserts/

By: Eleni Kypridis

Eleni Kypridis — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 20:51:12 +0000

Wow, great tips! Simple ideas with heaps of mileage.

By: Frances Brader

Frances Brader — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:38:20 +0000

Hi Chris
Great read! Very informative!
Can I please encourage you to look into the feather trade more closely? I’m sure that once you find out the truth and the enormous cruelty that it involves, you will find another option for plump cushions.
Thanks for reading
Frances

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:47:50 +0000

In reply to Kim Cockerell. 100% true. Adding a box frame to a canvas elevates it so much.

By: Kim Cockerell

Kim Cockerell — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:43:08 +0000

Loved this article. Handy tips appreciated.
I sometimes buy cheap canvases but get them professionally framed. Definitely worth the extra expense.
Kim

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:27:46 +0000

In reply to Karen Wheeler. Good tip thanks Karen! Will have to check the Ikea feather inserts again next time I'm there.

By: Geraldine

Geraldine — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:48:26 +0000

Thanks Chris – I really appreciate this advice. It looks so obvious when you point it out!

By: Karin Ross

Karin Ross — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 04:49:18 +0000

Excellent article – I learnt a great deal. Thank you. Karin

By: Karen Wheeler

Karen Wheeler — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 04:21:16 +0000

This is so good! You are a master of putting all the best tips into bite size pieces. I agree with it all – with one exception. The feather inserts from Ikea are just not worth it. I have some and they flatten down too much, whereas the ones I got from Adairs (when they were on sale of course hehe!) which ended up about $3 more than the Ikea ones area about twice as dense! Haven’t tried the Spotlight ones yet though. Thanks for another brilliant blog! xx

By: Lisa Wilkinson

Lisa Wilkinson — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 01:55:29 +0000

Great article. Trying to balance where to spend money and where to save is invaluable. Thank you

By: Sandy Hagan

Sandy Hagan — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 01:34:22 +0000

As always, you are a genius Chris.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:15:54 +0000

This is a great article! Thanks lots of ideas on what to look for when styling my new home

By: Cait

Cait — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 03:42:21 +0000

This is a great blog post. Always trying to balance between investment pieces and items and cheap and cheerful. Great suggestions. I’m off to spotlight