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
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...
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...
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...
25
Aug
Interior Design Budget – Living Room
What is a suitable interior design budget for a living room? That is one of the most frequently asked questions I get. For most people it’s an aspiration...
29
Jul
Instagrammable Cafes Melbourne
Almost always a hospitality design client will tell me they want their space to be Instagrammable. Honestly, there’s a certain amount of internal cringing going on whenever I hear...
08
Jun
Moroccan Living Room
Moroccan interior design styles are usually vibrant with dynamic colours such as purple and deep blue. They feature pattern and ornamentation, from tiles to Persian style rugs. Materials include...
10
Apr
Mid Century Home Office
Given our need to work from home due to COVID19 this home office concept has a Mid Century Modern vibe, a bit masculine and very classy. In my last...