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...
28
Jan
Choosing paint colour for walls
I was recently asked to do a colour consultation for a client’s living room. Choosing paint colour for walls is one of my most sought after services. For many...
28
Nov
2021 – an interior designer’s perspective
There will be a lot of media reflection on the year that was 2021. It started promisingly enough after 2020 when we had to deal with COVID and life...
22
Jun
What are interior design specifications?
In every industry there is jargon. The interior design world is the same. Interior designers and related professionals such as architects use words that may not be easily understood...
26
Mar
How to Choose & Apply Colour
I recently wrote a post about how to select a colour scheme on my blog The Design Basics. And another post on how to apply your colour scheme in...
22
Feb
Hospitality Kitchen Design
There is a lot of work that goes into planning a successful and efficient hospitality kitchen design. If you have you ever renovated or refurbished a residential kitchen in...
25
Nov
Accommodation Design Hot Spots – Italy
My passions include; film, travel and interior design. So, it makes sense that I drool over exotic international accommodation design hot spots like Italy. To quench my thirst, I...
21
Oct
Hospitality Outdoor Dining
Australian’s love al fresco dining and not just in the summer either. In Melbourne, many diners brave the cold weather and sit outside their favourite restaurants. Even during the...