Block Out - My Saviour!

Blinds or curtains have always been a long time coming for our household and I almost squeeled with excitement when D-Day arrived yesterday and our new block-out blinds were installed. We had 1 fitted in our bedroom, 2 in the baby's room and 1 in the study. The difference in sleep we got last night was amazing. Even the dog noticed the difference when she peered into our dark room this morning.

Our new Blockout Blinds from Kresta Blinds

The best thing about it however is the privacy. Before now, we have only had windows with louvers and neighbours could see completely into our house. It's nice to be able to change in my own bedroom for once, without having to worry about hiding in the cupboard so neighbours couldn't see me changing.   

Colour My World

In completion of our first two, self-renovated rooms of the house I have noticed a pattern...we've used surgical colours - black, charcoal, white and a mahogany brown. Here's an example of what I'm talking about, via our recently purchased bed and bedding.

To add a bit of colour to the house, we are now contemplating the colour of red but are not too sure if it will come across as too aggressive. My better half completed a painting for the end of our hallway over the weekend to illustrate the introduction of red to the house. What do you think? Will it work well with our surgical colours? I know "everyone's a designer", right?

Please note this painting is an original
and of copyright to its artist