It makes sense to change your interior design to match the changing seasons; after all, the way you live changes with the seasons so why shouldn’t your home environment? Changing elements of your interiors to suit the seasons has a range of benefits – to...
Neale Whitaker has developed a reputation - both nationally and internationally – as a design authority. As Editor-in-chief of Vogue Living, he heads the Australian edition of what is arguably the most iconic design magazine in publication, a role that came after an eight year...
The phenomenal success of Pinterest is a strong indicator of just how much we love to be inspired by beautiful homes and gorgeous design. This inspiration has led many people to tackle their own design projects, which I applaud. I love that people want to...
Like most fields of design, interior design is an industry that experiences trends – this year something that is a ‘must have’, next year will not be so desired, or desirable. That fact can make it daunting to invest significant amounts of money in to...
Window treatments are an element of a room that exerts a subtle yet unmistakable influence on the essence of that room; an element that plays a role as functional as it is decorative. On a functional level, window treatments can bring warmth to a space, filter light, or...
I am just so excited to present the second in my ‘influencers’ series, because this time I talked to a true doyenne of the design industry, Karen McCartney. A little background on Karen . . . Karen has spent her entire career in the worlds of art,...
In design, I love organic materials in all their guises – stone, wood, linen and, possibly my favourite, metal. Metal is particularly on trend at the moment, especially as part of the very ‘now’ industrial chic aesthetic – furniture, countertops, etc. - but that is not...
Louis Vuitton and the LV company are best known for their monogrammed luggage - in fact, they are arguably the world’s most famous producer of luxury travel goods, a reputation that began over 160 years ago when Louis Vuitton manufactured his first trunk for travel in...
As a designer I find inspiration in many things – including people! And this blog gives me an exciting opportunity to talk to some of those people who inspire me! So I have created a series in which I will interview some of my favourite...
To bring the outside in is a common request from clients, but – happily – more and more often clients ask to bring the inside out! The appeal of the outdoor room has gained so much momentum over the last few years – and understandably...