Where I turn for Design Inspiration

by | Jul 5, 2018 | Design, Inspiration | 0 comments

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Many designers, myself included, are often asked where we draw inspiration from. The truth is, inspiration can come often when we aren’t even looking for it. I find inspiration everywhere, sometimes it even comes to me in the middle of the night when I am meant to be sleeping.

However, there are certain places and people that drive my personal love for what I do, give me ideas and help me form creative, inspired interiors. Today it is my delight to share some of these sources of inspiration with you.

Travel

Originally from South Africa and now living in Australia, I have enjoyed transitioning between and living in different parts of the world. I have also travelled to many other countries, and love to do so to learn about other cultures. In particular, I love to see different architecture and how buildings in other parts of the world compliment their environment. Additionally, when I travel I find inspiration from a culture’s art, design fairs, even trying new cuisines and just enjoying great food and being exposed to new places, things or thoughts.

French Countryside

One of my favourite design styles is French. I am always inspired by their architecture.

Books and magazines

I love to read and look through magazines regularly for inspiration; a few of my favourites that I read regularly include Australian Belle, Vogue and House & Garden.

Inspiration from Vogue living

Inspiration from Vogue living

Other publications from overseas that I enjoy are The World of Interiors, Florida, Architectural Digest, British House & Garden, Elle Décor, British Homes & Garden …and many more. I love design books too.

Other Designers

I am not influenced by any one designer or person, rather I am influenced by good design, when implemented well. I get inspired walking into any well-appointed interior, whether it be a home, restaurant, hotel, etc.

Having said that, if you asked me who my favourite designers are, there are 3 who come to mind. They are Axel Vervoordt, Christian Liaigre, and Piet Boon; all incredibly talented designers in their fields.

Axel Vervoordt

Amazing interior design inspiration by Axel Vervoordt

Nature

All kinds of places in nature inspire me. From walking in forests to beaches and the ocean, even a garden or park. It is sometimes the clarity and energy I get from a walk in nature that brings a wave of inspiration.

I love to design outdoor living spaces for this reason as well – I believe they are a place of calm and clarity that really adds to a home. I have a beautiful garden in Boronia House so that I can surround myself with nature and use it to help me with daily inspiration.

My garden at Boronia House

Textiles

I love textiles and so I get a lot of inspiration from all fabrics. It’s their colour, texture and visual appeal that draws me in. The way they fall or sit on a piece of furniture, their handle. It’s something I truly love and can’t help but be inspired by.

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Textiles in Boronia House

Blogs

Although I don’t follow many blogs, I do enjoy Melissa Penfold’s blog. She is an Australian authority on style and design whose taste speaks to me.

Melissa Penfold blog

Beautiful kitchen design inspo from Melissa Penfold’s blog

I also like Design Addicts Platform by Richard Misso, showing off new and exciting projects from around Australia and the globe.

I HOPE YOU HAVE ENJOYED LEARNING A LITTLE MORE ABOUT MY DESIGN PROCESS AND WHERE I TURN FOR INSPIRATION. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING A SPACE DESIGNED, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO CONTACT ME.

 

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Stephanie Nadel

Assosciate Interior Architect

What makes Stephanie Nadel’s success story so remarkable is that she has come so far, so fast.
Stephanie, the Associate Interior Architect at Marylou Sobel Interior Design, has gained more experience, and handled more responsibilities in the past ten years than many other design professionals take on in their careers.

Stephanie, a multi-talented full service professional, carried out a wide variety of commercial and residential design tasks while she was based in London. She worked for three prominent interior design firms, as well as on her own, and served clients around the world.

In the process, she helped complete within 12 weeks the design and installation of a penthouse suite on The World, the luxury residential yacht that circumnavigates the globe. Prior to this Stephanie lead the full refurbishment of a lavish, Grade II listed, five bedroom home in the Hampstead Garden suburbs in London.

During her five years in London, she worked with Gensler, the world’s largest collaborative design, planning and consulting firm; MoreySmith, a leading design and architecture studio, and Fiona Barratt Interiors, an award-winning luxury design firm.

Assisting with projects for those firms, launching her own residential practice, and interacting with vendors worldwide provided her with project management, creative problem solving, sourcing, technical and other skills that benefit her clients today.

Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Interior Architecture degree at the University of New South Wales.

While she is adept in several aspects of design, she’s particularly interested in the challenge of refurbishing existing spaces. “I enjoy the problem solving that’s involved with existing buildings,” she says. “Although it is always a privilege to design alongside a team to create new and innovative structures, I love creating meaningful design from older properties and taking inspiration from heritage details.”

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