23
Sep
Flow of Movement in Interior Design
This week I was working on a proposed floor plan for an apartment renovation in St.Kilda East. The client wanted to move the kitchen. He wanted to increase storage,...
19
Aug
Hospitality Front Counter Design: Is Your Counter Costing You Customers?
I recently popped into a new smoothie spot on Ascot Vale Road. The owner was behind the counter, telling me they’d been open for three months and that things...
20
Jul
Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation Timelines: How Long Does Interior Design Really Take?The Ultimate Melbourne Kitchen & Bathroom Design Timeline: From First Brief to Final Styling (Plus Audit Checklist)
I first published a version of this post in August 2021 to explain why the interior design process takes as long as it does. Prospective clients simply don’t understand...
18
Jun
The Sea as a Fixture: How to Design a Home That Grounds You
I recently spent a week on Skala Eresos, on the Greek island of Lesvos. I was there for a writer’s retreat, and my hotel was positioned opposite the sea....
20
May
Behind the Design: How I Curated a Century of Secrets at the LSC Locksmith Museum
A Masterclass in Exhibition Design and Curation in Melbourne.
18
Apr
The 7 Pillars of Cafe Success: Why Your Hospitality Interior Design is Only Part of the Puzzle
In the competitive world of hospitality interior design, I often see business owners investing their life savings into a dream. Yet, we’ve all seen it: two cafes on the...
21
Mar
What should I do before renovating my interiors in Melbourne
Planning Your Dream Home: 6 Essential Questions Before You Start Your Interior Design Journey Making the decision to FINALLY renovate your interior is big, exciting and a little nerve...
20
Feb
How to Revitalise Your Venue: 3 Interior Design Changes for Impactful Melbourne Hospitality Design
The Melbourne hospitality industry is fiercely competitive so I struggle to understand why or how venues continue to get the basics wrong. For example I was on Brunswick Street,...
20
Jan
How to Choose the Right Sofa
Investing in a new sofa is about more than just filling a gap in the living room; it is one of the most significant furniture purchases you will ever...
20
Nov
Expert Tips on Choosing Quality Fixtures for Your Renovation
I recently met Georgina from The Renovation Shop and picked her brains about why clients should invest in quality fixtures. I explained to Georgina that many clients think they...