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DECOR HOME GARDEN The team at Mornington Masters can help you find your next bathroom, no matter what your style and budget. IS SPACE REALLY THE LAST FRONTIER .. or just the ULTIMATE LUXURY? BIGGER, or the illusion of it, is definitely BETTER when it comes to choosing a home. However, in today’s rising house prices, it’s not always possible to find the spacious home we desire within budget. An important part of interior design is creating illusions, so here are some clever tricks to make even the smallest rooms appear larger. • Start by really looking at your available space with judgemental  eyes. • Clutter is the enemy of space, so store as much as possible,  allowing only things which are absolutely necessary to be in view. • Reflective surfaces, such as polished floorboards, glass tables,  mirrors and paint colours with a high light reflective value will all bounce light around rooms, making them appear larger. • Rooms are often multifunctional spaces which cause aesthetic  conflict, so try to streamline these functions. • Light has long since been symbolic of luxury and is known to  be very good for health, so remember, light = space = health + wealth, and try to allow as much light as possible into your rooms. • Move all furniture slightly away from walls, so that space  appears to be unrestricted. • Rather than placing mirrors above a fireplace, try moving  them to either side, and they will act like windows. • Sleek, clean lines allow the eye to take in the whole area,  making it appear bigger and permitting a bold piece of art to shout for attention. • Extend your view through windows to a pleasant focal point  outside, like a garden or mural, broadening spatial awareness. SPACE may be the last frontier, but by following the simple tips above you’ll create the illusion of space and maximize your home’s potential, to enjoy for many years to come. Bathroom solutions at Masters With an impeccable range from modern to traditional, Masters can help you create the bathroom you’ve always dreamed of. Their Modern Urban range is currently one of the hottest trends in bathrooms. The Modern Urban style combines clean lines, shapes and styles to create a slick and iconic look. Masters understands the main bathroom of the house should be about style and function. Products designed with kids in mind can provide added peace of mind. Think about type of taps, access to the bathtub etc when creating your ideal bathroom. If you are after tranquility, then Masters can help you create a peaceful and indulging sanctuary. Have a day spa experience everyday in your own home. Relax and unwind in a peaceful yet comfortable environment. Try an indulgent but affordable freestanding bath and a back-lit mirror for that special touch. For those smaller spaces, make the most of powder rooms or ensuites with clever compact solutions and smart storage. Combine your shower and bath. Opt for a wall hung vanity, a mixer tap and a mirror can also double as a cabinet. And of course, if the traditional still appeals, Masters can provide that old school style with classic charm, traditional bathrooms combine simple clean lines with a focus on three-piece tapware. If you want to jazz it up a bit, why not use colour to create a focal point within the room. Try a coloured splashback for the shower. Come and speak to Leona and the team in the Bathroom Showroom at Masters. Masters Mornington: 75 Tyabb Road, Mornington. Phone 5970 0800. www.masters.com.au Sandra Whelehan ( 104 The peninsula’s favourite funky SQUARE magazine fresh every month mornington PENINSULA Magazine