With summer hitting here in Australia, I thought for this round of Friday Favourites, I would share with you some stunning summer entertaining ideas and inspiration. From gorgeous, stylish decor and table styling, to outdoor seating and furnishings, I have included many favourites for you below. I...
BEST POWDER ROOMS: MY FAVOURITES FROM AROUND THE WORLD A powder room is always fun to design. It's a great space to be creative, create surprises and particularly in restaurants and hotels, set a new mood that is exciting for your guests. Here are some of...
HOW TO MAKE A GRAND HOUSE FEEL LIKE AN INVITING HOME I adore the openness and room to move that large houses provide, but they do present a unique set of challenges when styling the space. I like to decorate grand homes with the goal of...
THE WORLD'S BEST RESTAURANT INTERIOR DESIGNS: MY FAVOURITES TO INSPIRE YOUR LIVING AND DINING SPACES Beautiful design can be found in many forms; not simply in architecture, but in fashion, food and nature. One of my favourite pastimes is enjoying all of these art forms together! Relaxing...
It's exciting times ahead here, as our interior design firm is expanding. My daughter, Stephanie Nadel, who you will be able to read more about in another upcoming blog, has joined our team as a senior designer. We're now focusing on offering more full service...
Let's Talk Re-Upholstery By re-upholstering furniture you can change the look of a space by introducing a different colour palette or texture. It's a great way to refresh and add new life into a piece that has been well-loved and ultimately worn over the years. So what...
As an interior designer who loves designing with a European influence when I have the opportunity, sourcing antiques is something that I often have the pleasure of doing when a project allows. I thought it might be helpful to share some of the key points I...
This year, I am delighted to announce some wonderful news on an exciting collaboration for 2018. My daughter Stephanie Nadel, who has recently returned to Australia with her husband, Daniel Nadel, after living and working in London as an Interior Architect, is joining Marylou Sobel Interior...
Well, 2017 is quickly drawing to a close and as many of you are, I am reflecting on the year that was. For my latest blog post, I wanted to do a 2017 wrap up and include the many highs and experiences that I had...
To further explore the process of working with Marylou Sobel Interior Design, I wanted to share with you some information surrounding my trades and the people I have established great working relationships with over the years. Like many valued, mutually beneficial and professional relationships, mine are built...