New Cushions and Wall Art by Leah Duncan

Yellow Front Door is excited to receive a new line of beautiful handmade pieces from artist and designer Leah Duncan. Leah reflects on nature, culture and the environment to produce her pieces, using water-based inks, pigment inks and the finest quality linen and paper.

Leah resides in Austin, Texas, where she loves the food and sunshine, and it’s there that she really discovered her inner creativity and passion for design. She specialises in cushions and prints, and her pieces are organic, delightful and quirky, often featuring the desert, animals, flowers and plants. 

We love her contemporary designs and fresh, natural colours. Shop her cushions and wall art online at Yellow Front Door here http://www.yellowfrontdoor.com.au/products/oslo-cushion-cover  The prices are as beautiful as the designs.

Floral Cushions are Back!

If you love florals and embrace nature, take a look at this stunning range by Imogen Heath. A surface pattern designer from the UK, Imogen celebrates the English summer and references childhood memories and nostalgia in her line of cushions.

She combines traditional artistry with modern digital techniques to produce a range that’s captivating and alluring. There are organic and geometric influences in her work, and her florals are fresh, vibrant and contemporary.

Her designs are so resolved you’d never guess her label was only established in 2011.

(I love her designs so much I have Bluebell and Dahlia cushions on my own sofa at home)

View her range of cushions online at Yellow Front Door here: http://www.yellowfrontdoor.com.au/products/dahlia-cushion-cover

Imogen Heath cushions at Yellow Front Door

Small Urban Gardens - How to Get it Right

Check out the article written by Kate Unsworth of Yellow Front Door on creating the perfect urban garden and choosing the right outdoor furniture for a small urban space.

When you live in an urban setting, chances are your garden won’t be large. Designing a small urban garden can have its challenges, but there are ways to maximise space, comfort, practicality and a feeling of openness. Think carefully about the main purpose of your outdoor area and how you like to use it, choosing the type of furniture to suit the purpose. Consider the best finishes, materials and colours to enhance the feeling of space while still reflecting the style and personality of your home. Lastly, utilise tips and tricks to maximise space, functionality and storage. Whatever your style, there are options here to suit your small urban garden and ensure it’s as inviting and well-utilised as possible, year round.

http://www.houzz.com/au/ideabooks/33492059

Creating Cafe Culture and Style at Home

Brew a cup of coffee and take a read of my latest Yellow Front Door article on Houzz Australia. It’s all about creating the perfect cafe look and feel in your own home (sorry, barista not included!)

http://www.houzz.com.au/ideabooks/34697787/list/12-freshly-brewed-ideas-to-steal-from-your-local-cafe

Sneak peek here:

I’m sure I’m not the only one who loves heading down to my favourite local café on the weekend – partly for the food and company, but also seeking that cool café decor, buzz and vibe. People have loved gathering at public places (hence the word ‘pub’) for centuries, but we Australians seem to have made the local café our ‘pub’.

Cafés not only incorporate great design ideas, but have an ambience that’s totally conducive to eating, drinking, chatting, reading and just chilling. Australian cafés often take their cue from recycled or up-cycled materials, hard-wearing finishes, and retro pieces to bring about a warm, cosy and inviting atmosphere. Wouldn’t you love to create a café look and feel in your home? Choose rustic materials, salvaged pieces and industrial furniture to achieve this welcoming and eclectic look. Then add some knockout appliances, cool lighting, open shelves and fun signage. Here are some additions to create an edgy yet inviting space that your family and friends will want to hang out in for hours.

Angus Mackenzie Architect

Houzz Australia - How to Create the Perfect Unisex Playroom

Have you ever struggled with creating the perfect kids room or playroom for both your son and daughter? Read on for design tips and tricks from Yellow Front Door on mastering this in your own home.

http://www.houzz.com.au/ideabooks/34026587/list/clever-kids-rooms-tried-and-trusted-tips-for-a-unisex-playroom

If you have both boys and girls, creating a joint playroom that keeps them both happy can be a challenge. A playroom should encourage children to relax, think, play and get creative, and be a place they want to take their friends. This can be difficult if boys and girls have different ideas about play, games, toys and colours. But sticking to these simple design ideas regarding choice of colour, creating different zones, and providing plentiful storage will help you to create a space they both love to be in.

Graphic Artworks by Calligrapher Ylva Skarp

We love Swedish calligrapher Ylva Skarp’s work so much that we have sourced some new, beautiful pieces for Yellow Front Door.

The great thing about Ylva’s work is that they all look wonderful when hung together on a wall, especially if you’re after a monochromatic black and white palette for your home.

Below: She brings letters to life with “Be yourself everyone else is already taken” $59 delivered.

Perfect for a nursery or children’s room is this delightful alphabet print in pink, apricot and black, on white $59 delivered

 

While “It’s Cool to be Kind” makes a real statement. $49 delivered

Check out Ylva’s work and buy her wall art online at Yellow Front Door. Prices included free delivery Australia-wide, or contact us form overseas for shipping prices.

New Outdoor Cushions at Yellow Front Door

A stunning range of new outdoor cushions has just arrived at Yellow Front Door. Jax and Tangier outdoor cushions are in fabrics by iconic US fashion designer Trina Turk. Not for wallflowers, her outdoor fabric designs are just as flamboyant and colourful as her catwalk designs. Turk's signature look is graphic and bold, yet also delicately detailed and intricate. 

Colours are on-trend yellow, stone, black, white and grey, and the material is long-lasting acrylic. Trina Turk is well known for her wonderfully creative and vibrant apparel, and moved into outdoor fabrics in collaboration with US fabric-house Schumacher. Read more about this inspiring designer here http://www.yellowfrontdoor.com.au/trina-turk/Her designs are just as at home beside the pool or on the deck as they are on the catwalk.

Tangier outdoor cushion at front with Cream outdoor cushion at back

Jax outdoor cushion

We are also excited to introduce a new range of outdoor cushions in our own Yellow Front Door label. They are made from solution-dyed acrylic so are especially long lasting and durable.

Solution-dyed acrylic has a strong woven construction and flurocarbon finish which makes the material is breathable and light-weight. It’s also resistant to water, mould, mildew, stains, and fading.

The sizes are 48cm x 48cm and there are three colours available – Khaki, Cream and Grey – which work in beautifully on their own or with other colourful, patterned designs, such as Jax and Tangier.

Khaki outdoor cushion cover

Grey outdoor cushion cover

Cream and Tangier outdoor cushions

These outdoor cushions and more are available online at Yellow Front Door – and we offer free delivery Australia-wide. Contact us for shipping prices to other countries.