One of the biggest objections I hear from clients is worrying about making changes to their home out of fear of what it will do to the resale value of their home. And I always ask. “Do you want to enjoy YOUR home, or someone
Strap in people because its a long one. So, several months ago a potential client reached out looking for information about working with us as they were planning a major renovation to their house. The project involved moving walls and reconfiguring the floor plan an
Last one for 2019. First reveal for 2020, the courtyard, just off the lounge room. Time to reveal the supporting players of our kitchen (revealed last week), the living and dining room. My most favourite feature in the room is the textile art piece hanging
It’s the heart of the home. The place where we fill our tummies and our hearts with our friends and family. The kitchen. Located on the ground floor of The Block, our kitchen features a simple palette of white, blue, brass, marble and black. Enjoy.
Time for the master ensuite reveal and I’m chasing my tail. This is being uploaded in the backend 3 days before the reveal because my family and I are going caravaning this weekend. Gah, no time for a description. Enjoy. Check out our week 3
It’s that time of the week. Time for another room reveal. The second guest bedroom and for the first time in our series, you can see another room from this one (sort of). You see, this room features a full wall of windows which look
So, we made it, week four, The main bathroom. To give you a geographic image, this bathroom is located on the second floor, between the guest bedroom and study. The wow factor, the hero of this bathroom, is of course, the navy fish scale tile.
Some of you may remember the poll we ran for what style we should design The Block. While contemporary heritage won, dark and moody was also very popular. I bring you a dark and moody master bedroom. And while this is a different style it
We’ve made it to week two! After resolving the small hiccup of pushing the bed towards the windows to allow for the bathroom, it was time to get designing the Guest Bathroom. Taking the soft blue tones from the bedroom, the bathroom features a simple
It’s time to reveal our first room in our Designer Takes on The Block Challenge. The Guest Bedroom. Featuring a calming palette of charcoal, moody blues and floral accents, this room began with the discovery of the most stunning wallpaper. Placed on all four walls,
The Block has always been a bit of a contentious subject for myself and many other designers. For one it gives people ridiculous expectations for how long it takes to renovate… I could go on but I won’t. That’s not the point. Anyway, I’ve decided
Modern, industrial, minimalist….and the list goes on. A significant challenge many people face is a lack of understanding or vocabulary to describe and define their personal interior design style. With an abundance of unique design styles, it can be daunting to decipher which style will
You’ve seen stunning homes where the interior design blows you away. The design isn’t always in keeping with the architectural style of the home. But it looks so amazing. How do they do it? For example. Thoughtfully integrating the details of a Federation, with clean
Are you building a new home? Are you planning a renovation? or are you looking to decorate your space? Our start to finish service covers all your needs, literally, we’ll take care of everything to give you an interior you’ll love From the consultation to bringing
2018 design trends were the year of marble, bold flooring and rose gold, and while many will continue, some will be over. I’m looking at you, rose gold. Now, I’ve never been one to push trends, opting more for longevity and timeless design. But, that
The Client: Our client, a local business owner and busy mum of three boys, purchased this large family home with her husband, approximately 6 years ago. The aim was to one day renovate, what can only be described as, an unfortunate kitchen. This house was
Think for a moment, what is your favourite restaurant, café or bar? Most of the time we’ll think of a venue that gives us a foodgasm. But, with the rise of insta-worthy architectural attractions, it’s clear hospitality design is becoming critical. Your customers expect to
Interior Design 101 – What they do and how much they cost. Good design is the key to an aesthetically pleasing and cleverly functional space, so what role do we play and how do we work our magic? Here is a fuss-free, straightforward guide to
It’s no secret that we love our open plan living spaces, who wouldn’t? They provide so many lifestyle options – spending time with family and friends, cooking together, yelling at the kids, telling off James at the office for eating all the Kingston biscuits. But
When many people start considering a renovation, kitchens are generally at the top of the wishlist; after all they are where we spend much of our time with family and friends. But, how much does a new kitchen cost? Well, a better question to ask