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Create a Spa-Worthy Sanctuary at Home

As winter settles in, there’s no better feeling than escaping to a bathroom that soothes the senses and warms the soul. Enter: the Soak & Snuggle bathroom retreat. With the right textures, scents and styling, your everyday bathroom can become a sanctuary of slow moments and soft rituals. Here’s how to create your own spa-inspired space at home this season.

Layer plush textures

Start with the soft stuff. Think extra-fluffy towels, bath mats underfoot, and a cosy robe you can’t wait to wrap yourself in. Choose warm neutrals or calming hues to visually soften the space. Look to Bed Bath N’ Table and Sheridan for tactile bath linens and luxe layering.

Set the mood with lighting and scent

Goodbye, harsh overheads. This is your excuse to indulge in ambient lighting – think wall sconces, candles, or a low-glow lamp on the vanity. Pair it with a scent ritual: layer diffusers with a soft vanilla or amber candle from Adairs for a warm, cocooning effect.

Style your bath tray like a pro

If you’ve got a bathtub, make it a feature. Style a wooden caddy with your winter must-haves: a good book, bath soak, skincare, and a ceramic cup of tea. Head to Early Settler or TK Maxx for trays, glassware and display-worthy bath products.

Adairs Kendrick Natural Laundry Range $329.97 Howards Storage World 3 Tier Black Mesh Trolley – Square $99.00 Provincial Home Living Albany Antique Milking Stool $260.00 Bed Bath N’ Table Hudson Door Hook Set Of 2 $29.95 House MyHouse Cove Bath Runner $99.99 Bed Bath N’ Table Wood Base Perforated Hurricane $89.95

Introduce earthy accents

Spa styling doesn’t have to be clinical. Add organic warmth with timber stools, rattan baskets, stone accessories or a small plant (a faux olive or trailing fern works well in humid zones). These details bring depth and calm to a mostly white space.

Create a winter ritual corner

No bath? No problem. Transform a section of your bathroom into a mini ritual station. Stack towels in a woven basket, place a robe on a hook, and keep essentials like oils, incense or facial tools within easy reach. This small moment of styling adds a luxurious pause to your daily routine.

Get your bathroom ready for winter at Nunawading Homemaker HQ

By layering sensory elements – touch, scent, warmth, and glow – you can turn your bathroom into the ultimate winter retreat. Whether you’re soaking in the tub or wrapping up after a hot shower, your bathroom can become the cosiest room in the house.

Ready to soak and snuggle? Browse our edit of bath-time luxuries in-centre and discover your winter sanctuary.

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Warm Up Your Space with a Winter Kitchen Reset

As the temperature drops, our kitchens become more than just places to prep meals — they transform into gathering spaces, comfort zones and scent-filled sanctuaries. A winter kitchen reset is all about warmth, texture and ritual. It’s not a full renovation — just a few intentional swaps that make the heart of your home feel more inviting for the colder months ahead.

Here’s how to embrace the season, one comforting detail at a time:

JB Hi-Fi KitchenAid Semi Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder $999 Bed Bath N Table Tondo Tea Pot $19.95 Provincial Home Living Thistle Recipe Stand $39.95 Nick Scali Atkins Buffet $1790 Urban Rhythm Immersion Canvas $399 Adairs Mimi Blue & Mustard Cotton Bamboo Tea Towel $16.09

Layer with warmth and texture

Start with simple tactile swaps — soft linen tea towels, timber chopping boards, a new woven runner. These small changes instantly add a sense of cosiness and character. Look to TK Maxx, and Kitchen Warehouse for rustic styling pieces and tonal upgrades.

Create a simmer station

A winter essential: the stovetop simmer pot. Style your bench or cooktop with a ceramic pot or cast iron Dutch oven (bonus points for colour). Keep bundles of dried orange, cinnamon, and cloves in clear jars for a practical-meets-pretty display. Explore Kitchen Warehouse for simmer-ready cookware and accessories.

Curate a seasonal coffee or tea nook

Whether you’re a chai devotee or a flat white loyalist, give your hot drink setup its own moment. Style a tray with mugs, a stovetop kettle, a container of your favourite blend, and maybe a sweet treat. Freedom and Provincial Home Living have beautiful canisters, spoons and trays to elevate your daily ritual.

Style with seasonal produce

Bowls of citrus, bundles of herbs, or loaves of crusty bread aren’t just kitchen staples — they double as décor. Opt for wood or ceramic bowls and board-style serving pieces that feel grounded and organic.

Add ambient kitchen lighting

Fluoro lighting has no place in a winter kitchen reset. Swap harsh overheads for soft pendant lights, wall sconces or even a low lamp in the corner of your kitchen. Dimmable bulbs and warm tones will create that soft, café-at-home vibe. Shop Harvey Norman for ambient-friendly options.

Get your kitchen ready for winter at Nunawading Homemaker HQ

With just a few styling shifts and thoughtful details, your kitchen can become the ultimate cold-weather comfort zone. Whether you’re batch cooking or sipping tea by the stove, make winter in the kitchen feel deliciously slow, warm and personal.

Ready to reset? Visit Nunawading Homemaker HQ to shop your winter kitchen essentials and turn your space into the heart of the season.

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Hop into your Easter style with our décor guide

Easter is the perfect excuse to give your home a fresh new feel — whether you’re hosting lunch, planning a long weekend at home, or just want an excuse to style your space with a few seasonal touches. This year, we’re celebrating your Easter, your way — with three distinct décor styles to help you find the perfect look.

Whether you’re team minimal, love to go all out, or stick to timeless tradition, Nunawading Homemaker HQ has everything you need to create a space that feels festive and fabulous.

MINIMALIST: Provincial Home Living Louis Rabbit Decoration Sheridan Garden Candle. MAXIMALIST: Bed Bath N’ Table Poppy Dining Set Adairs Frill Short Candleholder. TRADITIONALIST: Bed Bath N’ Table Peru Check Throw Fuchsia Bed Bath N’ Table Bunny in Teacup.

The Minimalist

Clean, calm, and effortlessly chic — minimalist Easter décor is all about subtle details and soft natural tones. Think pale ceramics, timber textures, and muted pastels that whisper ‘Easter’ rather than shout it.

Head to stores like Sheridan and Provincial Home Living for woven textures, linen runners, and simple tableware that feels fresh and elevated.

Top tip: Keep your palette neutral and bring in interest with texture — matte finishes, woven baskets, and soft fabrics work wonders.

The Maximalist

If you live for colour and can’t say no to a seasonal theme, maximalist Easter styling is your moment to shine. Think bold pastels, layered textures, and whimsical touches that turn your home into a joyful, bunny-filled wonderland.

Check out Adairs and Bed Bath N’ Table for vibrant Easter décor, playful prints, and standout pieces that bring instant personality to your space.

Top tip: Mix and match patterns, pile on the colour, and don’t be afraid to go big on your Easter table centrepiece — more is more!

The Traditionalist

For those who love the comfort of classic Easter charm, traditional styling brings all the soft pastels, gingham, and bunny motifs you grew up with — but with a modern twist.

Provincial Home Living and Howards Storage World offer sweet heritage-style pieces perfect for a warm, nostalgic Easter vibe. Think floral arrangements, ceramic rabbits, and charming little details.

Top tip: Set the mood with soft lighting, a vase of fresh tulips, and a curated Easter basket display to give your home that timeless, heartwarming feel.

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No matter your Easter aesthetic, Nunawading Homemaker HQ has everything you need to bring it to life — from centrepieces and seasonal styling to soft, cosy details that turn your home into the ultimate long weekend escape.

So hop to it, head in centre, and let your Easter style shine.

Deck the Halls: How to Decorate Your Space With Style This Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and as Christmas 2023 rolls around, we’re eagerly awaiting the chance to hang out with our favourite people, soak in the festive vibes, and enjoy the holiday cheer. But with all these family gatherings and merry celebrations on the cards, it’s also time to get your abode ready to entertain.

Need some ideas? Here’s the ultimate roundup of essential Christmas home decorations to get you through the holiday season – from festive décor to tableware, we haven’t forgotten a thing.

Adairs Belgian Check Vintage Washed Cushion $89.99, Adairs Christmas Gingerbread Candle $49.99, Bed Bath N’ Table Morgan & Finch Antler $14.99, Bed Bath N’ Table Morgan & Finch Dinner Candles Textured Metallic Set of 4 $9.99, Bed Bath N’ Table Morgan & Finch Protea Wreath $89.99, House Alex Liddy Mode Set of 4 Coupe Glasses $79.99, House Ecology Peace Sauce Jug $21.95, Provincial Home Living Festive Village Tealight Holder $59.95.

Tableware

Want to upstage your 2022 Christmas tablescape? Then a few new additions are a must! Plus, who doesn’t love setting the table for the holidays? It’s a festive and fun activity, especially when the entire family gathers around to indulge in a feast afterwards!

First and foremost, a centrepiece! This year, we recommend keeping it simple by opting for a pillar candles or some fresh flowers arranged in a gorgeous jug vase. Keep in mind that larger centrepieces are often removed once everyone is seated and the food is served, so consider a reasonable height to ensure it can stay on the table.

Next up, glassware! Yep, it’s time to ditch the paper cups (apologies to the clean up crew!). But glassware truly makes all the difference; it will transform your table from drab to fab, adding a touch of luxury and opulence to a day full of celebration and unity.

The rest of your table should follow a theme – whether it be woodlands, traditional, or vibrant colours. Be sure to complete the look with placemats, ceramic plates, cutlery, napkins, bon bons, and even name tags.

Home scents

Often overlooked, yet undeniably essential – we’re talking about holiday home scents, of course! There’s no doubt that Christmas somehow has an aroma, a nostalgic combination of freshly baked sugar cookies, gingerbread, cherries, and pinecones.

So, what better way to fill your home with festive spirit than with a distinctive scent that encapsulates Christmas? We recommend Gingerbread Candle from Adairs – it smells divine! Burn the candle throughout the season and then when Christmas rolls around next year, find a new festive scent to fill your home with!

Traditional décor

It wouldn’t be Christmas without some traditional décor! We’re talking about Christmas trees, wreaths, tree hangings, and other novelty motifs. Be sure to keep all the pieces within an overall theme – even if it’s just a colour scheme like pale green, pink, red, and gold. This way your home will feel cohesive from when your guests walk through the door all the way through to the dining area and living space.

Subtle additions

It’s important to note that Christmas home décor doesn’t necessarily have to be cliché. In fact, it could be super subtle with the ability to be repurposed throughout the year. How? Choose throw blankets and pillows that stick within your colour scheme but don’t have any Christmas messaging or symbols. We recommend the same approach when it comes to decorative accessories. For example, the Bed Bath N’ Table Antler screams Christmas when seen next to other festive pieces, but when styled in another season, it could have a completely different feel to it.

We know that planning for Christmas home décor can be a really big deal! Everyone wants their home to feel stylish and welcoming all while maintaining that festive vibe. Luckily, achieving this balance is simpler than ever this year with Nunawading Homemaker HQ. Find all your fave holiday home décor essentials under one roof. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and happy decorating!

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