23
Sep
Flow of Movement in Interior Design
This week I was working on a proposed floor plan for an apartment renovation in St.Kilda East. The client wanted to move the kitchen. He wanted to increase storage,...
20
Jul
Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation Timelines: How Long Does Interior Design Really Take?The Ultimate Melbourne Kitchen & Bathroom Design Timeline: From First Brief to Final Styling (Plus Audit Checklist)
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...
18
Jun
The Sea as a Fixture: How to Design a Home That Grounds You
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....
18
Apr
The 7 Pillars of Cafe Success: Why Your Hospitality Interior Design is Only Part of the Puzzle
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...
23
Sep
How to benefit from the aesthetic and therapeutic of plants
I recently had a photoshoot for a residential project I completed in Blackburn North. It had been a few months since I last visited my clients. It was nice...
23
Aug
How to choose a colour scheme
In this post I want to share effective ways on how to choose a colour scheme or colour palette for your home. A good colour scheme starts with three...
24
Jun
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...
03
Dec
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...
23
Feb
What is an interior design walk through your property
What is an interior design walk through of your property.
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...