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...
28
Nov
Magical Minimal Christmas Home Decor
I’m going to be honest. While some people love Christmas, I can take it or leave it. It’s not that I’m a scrooge per se but I am cynical...
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...
21
Sep
Working with multiple patterns
I’m currently working on a house renovation project in Moonee Ponds. The client likes pattern and colour. A lot of pattern and colour. Working with multiple patterns such as...
24
Aug
How to choose and hang art
I can’t remember the exact year I bought my first piece of original art, but it was around 2007 or 2008. I was sitting in a café and there...
23
Jul
What not to compromise on in hospitality interior design
In June 2022 Bark n Beans cafe in Mooroolbark re-opened for business after being closed for a few weeks to undertake a refurbishment designed by us. Previously the Rusty...
22
Jun
Flow of Movement in Interior Design
This week I was working on a proposed floor plan for a house renovation project in Preston. The client wanted to add a bedroom, move the kitchen, and basically...
25
May
Working with Tradies
The most important characteristic of a tradesperson is good communication. After years of working with tradies good communication continues to be the one thing that makes or breaks the...
22
Apr
Hospitality Storage Solutions
Storage in a hospitality design project is an important consideration. There is a high turnover of food but also of other items. Items such as takeaway cups, and serviettes....
28
Mar
Five common interior design mistakes
As an interior designer my job is to solve interior design mistakes or problems. The types of interior design mistakes I solve vary. There a five common interior design...