Designing a generous, private home on a narrow block in Melbourne is achieved when light, circulation and privacy are solved at the architectural concept stage; and when heritage and council overlays are respected from day one. That’s precisely where a full‑service, architecturally led process—bringing architecture, interiors and construction under one roof—turns a constrained site into a calm, high‑performance home. […]
DARK COLOURS ADVANCE Using dark colours in your interior design will do several things. Firstly dark colours can help walls or a ceiling advance in a space. Using a dark colours such as navy or charcoal on walls will close in a space and make the walls actually appear to be closer to you. This […]
The entrance to a home sets the stage for what lies beyond its doors. It is a glimpse into the world within, a reflection of the homeowner’s style and taste. In this article, we delve into the different types of entrances that leave a lasting impression on visitors. From the modern grandeur of expansive glazing […]
Clear the clutter Essentially this important step is about clearing out unnecessary items from your home, and keeping only items that you really love and need. This fresh start will help unblock any stagnant or negative energy in your home and help balance and harmonize your home almost immediately. Breath in Light and Air Allowing […]
Resorts are resplendent in all their tropical glory. The beauty of a resort is that all of your senses are satisfied at every turn. In world class resorts the sense of taste is satiated by the very best chefs catering to your culinary requirements. Your sense of hearing is satisfied with the dulcet harmonies of […]
Playful designs Bookshelves don’t have to be all serious and stern, here are a few light hearted examples. Through the clever use of tree branches this book shelf effectively incorporates organic surfaces and lines. Here is a fun way to display books, a great addition to any kids bedroom to grow the love of reading. […]
What were the challenges? The sites position and shape posed interesting siting constraints, being a corner block with two street frontages on a steeply sloping block with skewed boundaries. This along with the client’s briefed scope of spaces and aiming to keep within the statutory building envelop controls proved an exciting challenge. Designing to take […]
Spring Cleaning With summer fast approaching we are reminded of taking advantage of the long summer evenings. Most peoples outdoor living spaces are neglected over winter and our BBQ’S and outdoor spaces have either collected a fine sprinkling of dust, a fine envelope of spider webs or a combination of the two. As we start […]
For this Aberfeldie project our clients, wanting to spend time with their young and growing family, required a single level energy efficient and functional home that fitted seamlessly into the street scape. Understated style & timeless appeal Surrounded by similar period homes our clients wanted their Victorian Italinate inspired home to blend harmoniously into the […]
Parisians seem to have an innate sense of style, distinctly feminine and elegant, embodying all the romance we conjure to mind when we think of Paris. It is a very soft and refined style with a highly stylized aesthetic, requiring considerable effort to make it appear effortless. Coined Parisian Chic, this style applies to numerous […]
Why having the right styling is important As with most things in life, first impressions really do count! This directly applies to your home as well. In fact it is the look of your home that is the most important way to get an emotional connection or reaction from prospective buyers for your home. It […]
Winds Of Change: When it comes to property, the processes surround Town Planning Permits, Building permits – and when they are required – can be quite confusing for the uninitiated. There’s a lot of changes happening in Victoria at the moment with regards to land zoning – and what you can and can’t do with […]
The design also needed to accommodate a large body of collected artworks and sculptures and artifacts that they had collected throughout the decades. Each piece had significance and value, and as such needed to be treated with reverence. Careful placement of each piece was considered, and in some cases, detailed joinery pieces designed for them. […]
You really want your home to not only reflect the joy and spirit that Christmas and the holidays hold, however you also want your festive season styling to also reflect you, your personal taste, and to complement your home. First assess what theme or look you will go with this year. Picking just one will […]
services of an Interior Designer and/or a Lighting Designer. They will also have technical and product knowledge on the fittings, the correct light output and the technology used to ensure energy efficiency. The initial step to be made when selecting lights is to determine what the space you are to light is used for. Once […]
This look was achieved from the moment you arrive on the doorstep when you are greeted with an impressive custom-made Balinese style pivot door. My clients came to me with a photo they had taken of an amazing door they had seen in Seminyak. I had quite a task ahead of me to try and […]
Concrete can add an urban edge to your home. The possibilities for creative expression using concrete inside are seemingly endless. Concrete floors create a smooth, dust free and easy to maintain surface. Polished concrete floors are a thing of beauty, however you must consider the hardness both actually and visually, Consider in living areas to […]