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Mocha Marvellous
Christopher Cauchi – Designer Blog of the Month

This month’s contribution to the Masterpiece designer blogs comes from the
brilliant Christopher Cauchi, who gave us a sneak peek into one of his latest design
projects for a residential property!

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Vivid
Coral

Home Studio DIY – click here to take a look at the before and after
pictures of this vintage credanza!

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Meditation
Space

Cover the red wall with your hand…
The space just doesn’t look as good without it, does it?

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Cute
& Random

What is your favourite item of furniture or decor in the home?

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British
Inspiration

A bedroom fit for a king. Or your son. Same thing 🙂

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Powder
Room

Dark doesn’t have to be dreary.
Take this aubergine (or Eggplant, if you’re feeling American).
It’s warm and comforting, while also quite dramatic and definitely a statement colour.
Just make sure that you highlight the colour with lighter accessories
that make the purple pop, namely whites, creams, golds and pastels
that will bring the lightness to the room.

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Where in the World
Wednesdays!

We’ve visited 10 countries so far.
Have you visited more or less?

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Cottage
Chic

The one word that best describes
my cooking skills is ___________.

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Banish
Monday blues!

Nothing like a little Rio to banish Monday blues!

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Sundays
in your backyard

Spotted: This cow’s head ornament that we want in our backyard.

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What’s
Cooking?

What time is dinnertime in your home?

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Beauty
Sleep

Question: How much sleep do you get every night?

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Bringing
it home

There’s a reason why so many bathrooms in
high-end restaurants have red walls – it’s a flattering color for all skin tones.
It’s the perfect shade for touching up make-up and just
looking generally smokin’ in that mirror over there.
But who needs fancy restaurants to look hot?
Bring it home, people. Bring it home.

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Where in the World
Wednesdays!

We’re travelling the world week by week – this time we’ve hit the States!

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Clean &
Contemporary

Can you imagine what this kitchen would look like without that wall colour? Boring!

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Facing
the Sun

How do you concentrate at work when it’s sunny outside?

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A Re-energising
Space

Are you maximising your courtyard space?
It’s a great outdoor spot that’s usually ignored!

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Midnight
Blue

Spotted: Upcycled coffee table that makes a statement in a modern home.
Do you own any upcycled pieces of furniture?

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Unconventional
Paint Job

What’s your favourite word? Ours is ‘unconventional’.
Much like this paint job <3

Remember to check out our latest blog post for more painted ceiling inspiration.

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Dancing on the
ceiling!

Decor Dare: Next time you pick a new colour for the room, start at the top.

Yes, we’re serious. Ceilings need colour too!

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Chocolate
Craving

Calling all Chocoholics!
We love chocolate muffins and chocolate fudge sundaes…
and chocolate bathrooms? What do you think?

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Where in the World
Wednesdays!

You have 3 weeks off. Where would you go?

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Black
is the new Black

We’re caught up in Black Magic.
Dark, dramatic, and positively bewitching, black rooms always make a striking statement.
Not convinced? Click through to get inspired!

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Rise
& Shine

Spotted: Clever use of a spare wall for a nifty recycling system.
Plus, it doubles up as a shelf for cookbooks and nick-nacks 😉

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A Vintage
Coffee Morning

Enjoying the long weekend? Here’s a little vintage cuteness for your Sunday morning 🙂

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Mix
& Match!

True or False: I love mixing and matching my dining room chairs!

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Turquoise Walls:
A Serene Bedroom

Finally Friday – and a long weekend to boot!
How will you unwind after a week’s work?

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The Perfect
Shade

We’re all beiged out, and grey has taken centre stage as the hottest neutral around. It’s no wonder that grey has gone mainstream – it’s elegant, sophisticated, and it works beautifully with natural materials like wood and linen. So pretty much the perfect shade for a bathroom!

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Where in the World
Wednesdays!

Oh, what we wouldn’t give to be here right now. What about you?

Join the conversation on Facebook!

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Marrakech
Magic

Proof that an accent wall makes all the difference. Give us a thumbs up on Facebook if you love the Moroccan look!

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Get your Creative
Juices Flowing

In today’s edition of places-we-wish-we-could-work… check out the colourful new HQ for Beats by Dr Dre!

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A Burnt
Orange Summer

What we wouldn’t give to be here right now. Would you go for this colour in your pool area?

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Peaceful
& Tranquil

Take a closer look… can you guess what it is we love about this room?

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Dream
Fuschia

Fuschia in the bedroom. Yay or Nay?

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A Fluorescent
Splash!

Those colours! That tile! That fluorescent stripe! 
The verdict is in: This one is not for the faint of heart.
Not many of us could be so bold, but fashion designer Manish Arora’s Paris pied-à-terre is over the top bright,
beautiful and very bohemian. And not just in the bathroom.
See the rest of the fantastic home here. 

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Going Green
Daniel Scerri Periti – Designer Blog of the Month

This month’s contribution to the Masterpiece designer blogs comes from the
experts at Daniel Scerri Periti, who gave us a sneak peek into their stylish and
bold colour choice for their dental clinic project!

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Where in the World
Wednesdays!

It’s hot. And we wish we were here right now. At least the colours will keep us cool!

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A Pinch
Of Salt

This makes us think of summertime, the seaside and salty, fresh air. What about you?

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Do what
You Love

What’s your favourite thing about this home office? What would you change?

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A purple wall?
Why not!

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Fluoro
Orange

The first thing I do when I wake up on a Saturday morning is __________.

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Dark Teal
that doesn’t darken

With the light armchair, shiny mirror, white lampshade and pops of colour,
the dark teal doesn’t darken the room one bit!

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Say it with
Stripes

Call your rooms to attention with everyone’s favourite pattern:
Sensational Stripes!

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Where in the World
Wednesdays!

This week, we’re dreaming of Provence.

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Eye catching
Splashback

This mismatched tile splashback is a great DIY
project for a fun and colourful kitchen, don’t you think?

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Two thirds
of the way up

Behold: the live/work home and studio of
French designer and colour specialist Caroline Gomez.

We’re in awe. See the full article and more photos here!

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Dusty Pink
and Pacific blue

What is your favorite part of your daily routine?
Ours has something to do with this photo…

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Currently
Coveting Crimson

What do you love about this room? Join in the conversation on Facebook!

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Perchance
to dream?

Join the conversation on our Facebook page!

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A Spa Day
in your own home

Did you know that shades of blue can lower your pulse rate and even your body temperature?

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Everyone’s at the beach!
and we’re getting inspired…

In this edition of Where in the World Wednesdays,
we’re looking to Malta for gorgeous colour inspiration.
What’s your favourite spot on the island?
Join the conversation on Facebook!

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Beautiful
Brooklyn Kitchen

We have a lot to learn from this guy.
James’ apartment is only 50 square metres, but despite the limited space it feels spacious,
efficient and organized – especially in the kitchen!

See more photos here.

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Monochrome
workspace

Keep calm and carry on working with a clean and modern monochrome space.

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Retro
Weekend

Summer weekends.
Think beer in the backyard after a lazy lie-in on a Sunday morning.
Your backyard has been good to you – why not have it look good?

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Comfy
chic

Aiming for chic? This living room proves that there’s no need to compromise on comfort.
Shabby chic at it’s best!

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Sophisticated
and bold

We love this casual yet sophisticated bedroom makeover done by Sfgirlbybay!

You can see the full makeover article here.

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Shades of Luxury
with a splash

Subtle shades of whites and creams are coming into vogue for bathrooms,
with the emphasis on relaxation and luxury.

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Where in the World
Wednesdays!

It’s our second in the Where in the World series!
Every Wednesday, we’ll be delivering fresh colour inspiration
from our favourite spots around the globe.

This week, our minds are wandering to beautiful Egypt.

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Nature-inspired
paint palettes

Choosing a paint palette for your home can be a daunting experience,
but there’s a trick to making it easy: Look to nature!
The most perfect colour combinations are always found in the natural world,
so we’ve got a few palettes together to get you started.

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A Punchy Accent Colour
can really make a kitchen

Imagine for a moment what this kitchen would look like
without the orange wall: pale, pastel, a little bland.
But the orange wall adds a dramatic focal point, and gives the room vibrancy and life.

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The Rug
really ties the room together

“Purchase the rug with your lifestyle in mind.
If you have pets and young kids, be sure to use wool rugs that can clean easily
and have some pattern to hide the inevitable signs of life – stains, shedding, hair and spills.”
– David Scott, designer

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Deep blue
splashed with Coral

This outdoor space makes us think of summer siestas and sangria pitchers…

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Green, blue
and everything in between

Endless possibilities with just a few colours.
An unusual environment, yet undoubtedly cool.

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Earthy
fresh

What better way to wake up in the morning
than with an invigorating boost to the senses?

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Strong
neutrals

Strong neutral colours are playing a big part in bathrooms this year.
They’re perfect on both plain walls and as
a feature wall against tile or travertine!

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Where in the World
Wednesdays!

We’re kicking off our Where in the World series!
Every Wednesday, we’ll be delivering fresh colour inspiration
from our favourite spots around the globe.
This week – Peru!

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Funky Fresh
in just 65m²!

Who ever said small spaces must be white?
This colourful 65m² apartment proves just the opposite!

Love it? Check out the rest of the funky apartment here.

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Small space
Big style

It’s a small terrace, but makes a big impression.
View more photos of this great outdoor space here.

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Get ‘old school’
with vintage collectibles

Do these vintage accessories look dated and out of place or do they add a unique touch?
Join the conversation on our Facebook page!

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Spare Bedrooms:
why be bland?

Whether you use that spare room for occasional guests, your pet dog… or even just to iron the clothes!
There’s never a reason to be bland.
Nah, be bold instead.

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Trend Alert!

Daring to mix shades that are not usually seen together is a trend that’s up and coming,
and this can be both playful and stylish in a bathroom.

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DIY
with that designer look

A simple space like a home office, craft room or spare bedroom
can be brought to life with a no-fuss design on the walls.

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Got some left-over paint from the walls?
Here’s an idea…

We love the way they painted every other stair, so it’s not overwhelming.
It’s a playful pattern, but done in black and white to add a touch of sophistication.

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Go from “frumpy cottage”
to “curiously chic”!

Remember all those plates hung on your grandmother’s kitchen walls?
With a little imagination and a great wall colour, you could give them a much-needed upgrade.

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Take a
closer look…

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Mid-Century Style
with a modern twist

A mix of teal blues and pale furniture lift this traditional
living room scheme to something worth talking about.
Plus – spot the budding gallery wall!

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Tiny pops of colour
make a white kitchen zing!

Yet another way to amp up a neutral base – we love it!

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Spotted:
Another great use of bright yellow outdoors!

You see, we’re having a yellow moment at Sigma HQ.
We’re convinced that it deserves a spot among the other go-to wall colours!
Find out more here.

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Gallery walls on red.
What’s not to love?

Look at the way the crisp white sofa, curtains, rug and frames pop against that crimson.
This room oozes style.

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Less Mellow
more yellow

You’ve had it with the beige. Those walls you’ve been looking at for months and years just don’t do it
for you any more. You’re after something modern, something edgy to spice up your home decor.
You’re looking for inspiration and you’re willing to consider almost any colour – blues, purples, pinks even.
We’ll bet you one thing though, you’re probably not thinking yellow.
Right?

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10 Colour Mistakes
you don’t want to make in your room

Here are 10 common mistakes people make when choosing colours for their homes
– and how to avoid making them yourself.

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Minimal Effort
Maximum Effect

Sometimes, waking up in a room equipped with nothing but the essentials
is all you need to start your day in the right frame of mind.

Still, minimalist doesn’t need to be boring.
Soothing colours and interesting textures like the fabric headboard and fine
drapes work with the wall colour to create a space that works.

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Coral
Correlation

Nothing special, just a chair and table against a wall.

But that colour. Oh, that colour.

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Archi+ Architects’ Studio
Designer blog of the month

This month’s contribution to the Masterpiece designer blogs comes to us from the brains behind Archi+ Architects’ Studio.
They told us all about their stylish yet traditional concept behind their Maltese Themed Rental Apartments project,
and we love the bold accent walls which were used to bring out the Maltese imagery and illustrations.
But that’s quite enough from us, over to them:

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Pick a Mood
for the room

This infographic by Gate to Garage demonstrates 5 different moods in designer-finished spaces.
Follow these palettes or use them as inspiration to create your own moods.
Whatever you do – have fun with it!

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Boring bathrooms?
they’re a thing of the past

There are no excuses for a boring bathroom.
With the incredible range of colours available on the Maltese market for paints, tiles,
– even towels and fixtures! – there’s nothing standing in the way of your bright and beautiful morning.

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Aubergine
palette

A fun, summery aubergine palette by DesignSeeds.

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Interior Decorating Tips
Using the Color Wheel

Finding the right room color schemes in your home can be a decorating challenge.
The secret to creating a great colour scheme? Use the colour wheel!

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Gallery walls
add interest

Gallery walls are an excellent way to add interest to a bare wall.
A good gallery wall should be able to grow and grow without anyone being able to tell where it started.
If you are keen on starting one, make sure you pick a large wall so you aren’t
limited in your search for small and beautiful framed images.

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Beat Monday Blues
with a splash of colour in the office

Who needs coffee to wake up in the morning when you could walk into one of these inspirational workspaces instead?

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Angles and Edges
softened by fabrics

decorame illustrate just how effective a simple feature wall can be.

Get your colour palette sorted and have some fun with masking tape and a brush!

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Currently Coveting
brick red

The B Five Studio team conjures a refined vision of country life,
where understated luxury pays homage to a setting of unparalleled verdant beauty.

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A little bit retro
and a little latino

Grey and Mustard – Probably not your go-to colour combination, but just take a look at how great it looks!

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Designer-finished
without breaking the bank

Sure, it would cost you around $3M for Bob and Cortney Novogratz to design your home
from top to bottom, but who’s stopping you from taking a peek at this holiday home
to get a little inspiration for your next DIY project?

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Perfect soft
autumn colors

Is it brown? Is it pink? Is it orange? Whatever you call it, we love it!

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