03
Jun
Briefing an Architect
Not many people realise that an interior designer can advise on floor plan layouts, instead they go first to an architect (or draftsperson) to get plans drawn up for...
02
May
Working with Neutrals
Choosing a colour scheme for your interior design can be daunting, therefore many of my clients think that a neutral colour scheme is easier, and has longevity. However, if...
01
Apr
Kitchen Design Pt 2
Last month’s blog, Kitchen Design Pt 1, included tips I received from an experienced carpenter which focussed on the building aspect of kitchen design, this month I share my...
01
Mar
Kitchen Design Pt 1
This past month we’ve been dealing with storm damage to our kitchen and I’ve found it interesting talking to the various trades people the insurance company has sent about...
01
Feb
Design in Cafes
I’ve noticed that some Melbourne cafes are lacking individuality, opting for a standard ‘industrial’ look and replica furniture pieces seen over and over again. During the Christmas break there...
04
Jan
Shop the Sales
Happy New Year, I hope you had a good break, did you head back to the shops to take advantage of the sales? The Boxing Day sales, is...
24
Nov
Christmas Outdoors
For us in the Southern Hemisphere we experience Summer Christmas’ and after spending 7 years in London, I can tell you that I prefer a warmer Christmas. There’s...
04
Nov
Working with an Interior Designer
Interior Designers are not magicians, they can work wonders but like magicians who have assistants they can magically cut in half, interior designers need their clients to assist...
02
Oct
Original V Replica
A current client was keen to buy a replica piece of furniture, and as much as I want my clients to be happy I also want their spaces to...
03
Sep
Difficult Trades People
In January this year my Top Tips blog was about working with trades people and unfortunately due to a recent bad experience this Top Tips blog is about how...