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...
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...
03
Aug
Choosing Art for Your Space
Art is so important in an interior design, it’s the finishing touch that can bring all the elements together. I’m often asked to recommend pieces or artists to...
02
Jun
Confidently Shop Online
Online shopping is a fantastic resource for interior designers. It’s great for sourcing unique finds at great prices without spending a lot of time visiting different retailers. But there...
04
May
Designer V Stylist
This month the recurring question I’ve come across in my design adventures has been about what the difference between an interior designer and an interior decorator or stylist...