23
Oct
Interior design tips for a great night’s sleep
I was recently asked to provide interior design tips for a great night’s sleep for an article for Domain. I wanted to share these tips which help you style your...
24
Sep
Time to complete any interior design project
I first published this post in August 2021, to try to explain why the interior design process takes as long as it does. Sometimes prospective clients simple don’t understand...
21
Aug
Why the location of your hospitality business is critical to the success of your business
Recently I was watching a program on the SBS food channel. It was about the hospitality industry in Singapore post pandemic. I can’t remember the name of the program...
24
Jul
Barcelona interior design and architecture and key learnings from my sabbatical
Every day was a beautiful day in Barcelona. As an old soul with European and Middle Eastern heritage, I love Europe and connect to the history, the culture, the...
30
Jun
My chat with emerging artist Steven Marques on melding Modernist themes with street style art
My four weeks in Barcelona was filled with art, architecture, and interior design. On one of my many adventures I came across the art of emerging artist Steven Marques...
23
May
How to commission art you love
I recently had a piece of art made especially for me. As an art lover I have bought pieces that I saw and loved but never had art made...
23
Mar
Renovating in a world of constant interest rate increases in Australia
In my work it’s interesting to both observe and experience various market driven factors. Such as the how the pandemic has affected the hospitality interior design space. Now there’s...
24
Feb
Top 3 builders’ tips on renovating a hospitality space
The hospitality industry is still feeling the repurcussions from the pandemic (2020-2021). Personally, I found that many hospitality entrepeneurs snapped up hospitality businesses that didn’t survive the pandemic with...
20
Jan
How much does it cost to style or renovate?
In my ten years’ experience as an interior designer, I’ve learnt that money matters. All clients, even the richest ones, want to know how much does it cost to...
21
Oct
Hospitality front counter design
I recently went into a new smoothie place on Ascot Vale road. The person behind the counter was the owner. She told me they’ve been open three months and...