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CLIPSAL WISER SMART HOME SOLUTION

Imagine a Wiser Smart Home solution that puts you in control. We have smart phones, smart TVs and several other different devices that are incorporated into streamlining our lives. Now you can have a whole home environment amalgamated with smart devices to not only make your life simpler, easier, and more adaptable, but to even reduce your energy consumption.

Imagine how effortless life could be in a smart home. You could be in control of so many different aspects of your home from temperature to the lighting and energy use with just a few taps on your smartphone. Better yet just use a few simple terms on your voice assistant. The comfort of automating everything to be just the way you prefer it can even give you a sense of security knowing that you never have to worry about whether you’ve locked the door or turned off that appliance. Being in control of items that often are left on for extended periods of time means you’re able to live a more environmentally sensitive and economical lifestyle without too much effort.

Reimagine how you live with a Clipsal Wiser Smart Home Solution. It’s designed to be suitable for any home, whether it’s a new build or existing home, and is easy to use for all technical skill levels. You can simply manage your lighting, blinds, shutters, split system aircon, appliances and more via the Wiser App.

Download the Autumn Edition of the Be Inspired magazine to learn more about how you can make your new home a smart home.

ACCENT WALLS ARE ON TREND

A feature wall, or accent wall, first became popular in the early 2000’s. Gone are the days of the old suede effects but the creative accent wall is making a big comeback with many more interesting textures and designs. Going onto our third year of enduring this pandemic families are spending more time in their own homes which has motivated them to create unique spaces they can enjoy.

A simple way to do this is to pick a suitable wall in one of your living spaces and make it a feature. An accent wall gives a room character and can be a positive influence on mindset and mood. If you don’t have an accent wall yet we’ll show you some beautiful and interesting ways you can add colour and texture to your home and maybe even have a crack at creating something on your own.

Even if you think you don’t have a wall suitable to make a feature, stay tuned because you’d be surprised what sizes and positions of surfaces can make wonderful accent walls.

Download the Be Inspired Autumn Edition to learn about the tips and tricks of creating an amazing feature wall.

DULUX AUTUMN 2022 TREND PREDICTIONS

Rich, bold and moody hues of Dulux Discretion and Murray Red paired with natural tones to warm interiors. As the weather cools and we return to living and entertaining indoors, our interiors will play a crucial role in enriching the senses and providing comfort and connection in the home. The Flourish palette – one of three colour palettes from the 2022 Dulux Colour Forecast – harmoniously blends the warm, natural shades of Dulux Basic Coral and White Dune Quarter with the bold, rich tones of Dulux Murray Red and Discretion, to create a welcoming and comforting space where people can relax and retreat to over the cooler autumn months.

Autumn colour tips from Dulux’s Colour Expert: Andrea Lucena-Orr

Autumn palettes tend to consist of warm hues – both neutral and rich tones – and you can layer beautiful variations of these colours to add depth to your space.

• Consider the intent of the space: softer warm hues of pinks and earthy reds can create a light and cosy atmosphere whilst selecting the deeper hues of blues and greens can create a calm and moody space.

• Ensure you love the colour(s) before you make your final decision. As we know, colours can differ greatly due to lighting and surrounding colour, so make sure you sample your colours before you commit to a purchase.

• If you want to replicate the Flourish palette, I recommend testing a couple of key colours you initially gravitated towards and leave them up on your walls for 2-3 days to ensure the colour(s) work in your space and under different lighting conditions, both natural and artificial. You can also add some other colours from the palette for furnishings and décor items.

• For an autumnal bedroom look, bring more depth into the scheme by adding the gorgeous Dulux Murray Red to your bedroom walls with Clay Pipe Half and Discretion tones as inspiration for your bedlinen.

IMAGE CREDIT: DULUX AUTUMN FORECAST 2022 – FLOURISH PALETTE DULUX COLOUR FORECASTER & STYLIST: BREE LEECH
PHOTOGRAPHER: LISA COHEN
COLOUR: DULUX WHITE DUNE QUARTER, DULUX CLAY PIPE HALF
ARTWORK CREDIT: ‘CONNOR IVEC C’ BY ELSBETH SHAW VIA STUDOI GALLERY

TOP IMAGE- IMAGE CREDIT: DULUX AUTUMN FORECAST 2022 – FLOURISH PALETTE DULUX COLOUR FORECASTER & STYLIST: BREE LEECH
PHOTOGRAPHER: LISA COHEN
COLOUR: DULUX WHITE DUNE QUARTER CEILING, DULUX BASIC CORAL CABINETS,
DULUX MURRAY RED ACCENT FEATURE WALL, DULUX RED TERRA SIDE TABLE
ARTWORK CREDIT: (SMALL) ‘CLAY BIRD’ PRINT BY STACEY REES VIA MODERN TIMES. (LARGE) ‘2021 SERPENT SERIES’ BY BARBARA KITTALLIDES

Read more about Dulux’s autumn trend predictions in the latest edition of Be Inspired magazine.

COOL NEW TECH IN DUCTED AIR CON

With temperatures starting to rise, it is probably the right time to start thinking about your cooling options available at Daikin. The risks of hot weather are getting higher all around the world and the Australian Medical Association has warned that ‘heat’ is a quiet but rapidly growing killer, as each year more lives are lost to it than the annual road toll. As global warming becomes an increasing problem, heatwaves are expected to get hotter and more intense. Not only must we look to changing our behaviour that causes global warming but we must also learn to adapt to the changing world and keep our homes cool in the summer for the comfort and well-being of our families.

Choose a Daikin ducted system for the most efficient and quality cooling. Recently Daikin launched AirHub Touch Zone Controller with its contemporary design, intuitive controls and innovative features it offers you flexibility with precise temperature control providing the ultimate comfort to each corner of your home.

Designed in Australia, it allows homeowners to achieve ultimate comfort when and where it is more needed in their homes. The modern design incorporates a 7” colour resistive touch screen interface housed in a contemporary casing with a matte white finish that can be flush mounted 11mm off the wall for a clean, minimalistic aesthetic.

Read more about zone control using the new Daikin Air Hub system in the latest edition of Be Inspired.

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RATTAN IS BACK!

Rattan, yes, it is unabatingly back in fashion and making a stylish comeback at that. Pronounced ‘Ruh-tan’, it is a material, unlike wicker, which is a style and method of weaving. At the forefront of current design is a fascination with texture and connection with natural and grounding features and as such, rattan has quickly become a hot item to style any outdoor and indoor spaces. Rattan is a sustainable and a naturally renewable palm that grows in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australasia and can be used to produce a number of items from furniture to handicrafts, pot plant holders, table mats, wall hangings and more. It is an incredibly fast-growing plant. The palm’s outer layer is peeled off and used to create wicker products while the core is a highly flexible and durable material used to create furniture of unique shapes and comfort.

Don’t worry if you’re at a loss as to how to include beautiful rattan in your home décor, in our latest edition of Be Inspired we cover off on some simple ideas of how to make the most of this earthy feature. Rattan is incredibly versatile and can be found in furniture, mirror frames, bed heads, chairs and lampshades just to name a few.

Find out more and get inspired in the Summer Edition of our magazine.

Adenbrook Homes - Be Inspired Mag Succulents

SUCCULENTS ARE SUPER!

Succulents are some of the toughest survivors in the plant kingdom and therefore are great for those serial plant killers and Australia’s harsh, summer weather. Plus, they can have an extremely unique aesthetic. ‘Succulent’ comes from the Latin term ‘Sucus’ for juice or sap.

They have thick and fleshy leaves, stems and roots that efficiently store water which is how they endure hot, dry climates and poor soils. Succulents cover a broad range of plants, and they came in various shapes and sizes. Given their toughness and hardiness, succulents are an easy enough plant to include in your indoor or outdoor space, however, it wouldn’t hurt to have some handy tips and tricks to ensure you get to enjoy your succulents at their very best.

In addition to these benefits, they look great, and some have spectacular flowers. Until you develop your green thumb, here is how to care for your succulent and reap the satisfaction of having a humble, modest plant thriving in your home office, bedroom or living room.

Read more about how to look after succulents in the latest edition of Be Inspired.