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...
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...
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....
A Masterclass in Exhibition Design and Curation in Melbourne.
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Since the pandemic about half of my hospitality interior design projects have been renovating an existing space. Mainly because hospitality entrepreneurs think it’s a low cost way to start...