How to future proof your renovation

Stylish living room interior with dark timber flooring, fire place, cream sofa and brown wooden framed windows and doors

We’re fascinated by trends, future home technology and the latest finishes. However, one of the biggest mistakes we can make when renovating is to follow a trend. Renovating a home is both a stressful and expensive undertaking. It takes time to plan, energy to carry out and pulls at our purse strings, often harder than we’d like.

Sustainable Furniture: Australian Timber at Urban Rhythm

 

With fast fashion and cheap materials contributing to excessive waste and damage to the environment, our conscious goal is to make a positive contribution to the planet.

October 13, 2023

The Fabric Rub Test

martindale and Wyzenbeek rub tests

At Urban Rhythm, we offer sofas that are made to order. To begin the process of choosing your new sofa, you can choose your favourite style, then select the fabric of your choice. When choosing your fabric, ask an Urban Rhythm sales expert to show you the rub test ratings on your chosen fabric. 

 

September 22, 2023

Urban Rhythm Under New Management

Urban Rhythm remains proudly Australian owned and operated. Our team of experts will continue to offer quality Australian made furniture for our valued customers at reasonable prices.

March 28, 2022

Modern decorating for traditional homes

 Traditional homes offer uncompromised character when the architectural features are highlighted and the décor is complimentary. But if you feel like your interior is looking dated, it may be time to refresh your home by incorporating a few modern elements.

Decluttering and keeping it organised

A lifetime of clutter can be overwhelming. As our homes get smaller and our lives become even more busier, clutter can creep in without you noticing.

Read are our guide to help you declutter your interior and keep it organised.

Make your small space feel bigger with these tips

Living room with white sofa, floor to ceiling windows and a fireplace

While you may have chosen to live in a smaller apartment or townhouse, creating the feeling of space is still high on the priority list for many.

Thankfully, you don’t need to knock down walls or think of creative ways to extend the footprint to make your pad feel spacious. Implement some of these tips and your focus will be less on your home’s petite proportions and more on its style.

Lagom: the new Scandi style you need to know

 

Definition of the word Lagom

You may have just got your head around hygee, but there’s a new Scandinavian design style on everyone’s radar. Melbournians fell in love with the Scandi design style and more recently the concept, hygee (a Danish term meaning ‘cosiness’). But, now it appears the Swedish philosophy lagom, meaning ‘just the right amount’, is set to dominate the interior design space.

How to add the finishing touches to your home

Modern living room with dark green wall, wooden floor, cream sofa and fireplace

The reality is, no interior is ever really finished. The spaces in a home are continually evolving whether it’s due to a change in tastes or lifestyle, or simply because objects come and go. That doesn’t mean you can’t get to a point where your interior looks and feels complete. A space which represents your personality and you can’t wait to come home to.

Designing to maximise space

Desk under stairs

Regardless of your home’s size, we all crave a little extra space to make our interiors function better and feel more open and welcoming. As such, creating the feeling of spaciousness is one of the most common problems people face when decorating their home.

The ultimate guide to achieving a timeless look in your home

Calm and classic dinning and kitchen interior with fireplace, white walls, framed pictures on wall and wooden chairs

A timeless interior exudes a sense of quiet confidence. It’s sophisticated, yet feels inviting. A timeless home is neither over the top or boring. Combining a multi-layered approach, the style balances the feeling of being lived-in and curated.

The ultimate guide to colour selection for your interior

Living room with grey sofa, round coffee table, grey rug and cushions with navy and white covers.

The colour palette is one of the most important design decisions you’ll need to make when decorating a home. From paint colour to fabrics and finishes, colour can have a large effect on how your home looks and feels.