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On Trend: Insta-decorating
Not long after the tragic demise of the Polaroid camera came Instagram, a social media network that revived our lust for those cute little, vintage-looking instant photographs. The only problem… Read More.
It’s Hard Choosing Hardware
One thing I don’t count myself an expert on is choosing architectural hardware. However, I do understand that choosing the right hardware can make or break an interior design. Whether… Read More.
Living Walls; Garden City
For many, living in the city often means giving up your green thumb entirely, save for a window box of herbs and a pot plant or two. Now though, we’re… Read More.
Loft Living
Think high ceilings, wide blank spaces and walls of glass – loft interiors can be tricky spaces to decorate, but when done well, can become a strikingly individual, comfortable home.… Read More.
Cabinet of Curiosities
Furnishing a home is hard work, particularly when it comes to making it more personal. How many times have you stood in front of your cabinet, display case, desk, console… Read More.
Christmas Decorating: Keeping It Simple
It’s the beginning of December we all know what that means – it’s well and truly time to start the Christmas decorating. I am no scrooge, but this year, the… Read More.
Just Frame It: The Art of the Picture Wall
In every home there’s that one perplexing plain wall – above a couch, in a hallway, on the staircase. It’s tricky to know where to start with it, whether to… Read More.
Tomorrow’s Antiques: How to care for your Dining Table
For many years, Coco Republic have offered a bespoke collection of exquisite, hand-produced wooden dining tables. Made to order by a team of talented carpenters in Australia, each table in… Read More.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
The familiar Spring itch- it’s a new season, the weather is changing, and all of a sudden you’re looking to give your home a facelift; nothing too drastic, just a… Read More.
St Kilda Living
Each time I look at this interior, my heart softens and I smile gently at what has been created in this st. kilda apartment renovation. For me, the stand-out elements… Read More.
100% Linen
Linen had its brand tarnished back in the 80's when 'middle-aged fashionable men' used it to be stylish in warmer climates, but the reality is that when it's used indoors… Read More.
How to Design a Fabric Collection for Elliott Clarke
After the recent release of the delectable Oscar fabric collection from Elliott Clarke, we asked the designer Sebastian Nash to give us the low down on the processes involved, the… Read More.
Tent My World
There is a certain romance about an interior space which has been tented in fabric. I’m not sure whether this comes from references of campaign safari sites in Africa or… Read More.
Art Selection for Interiors
As an Interior Designer I often get asked by clients “what should I select for my walls, they are so bare?” It’s personal Artwork is so personal with the style,… Read More.
The Classic Chesterfield Sofa
Chesterfields are one of my favourite sofa styles. Sure there are some bad ones out there that scream ‘80’s lawyer trying to look smooth’ but the reality is that the… Read More.
Investing in Upholstery
One of the biggest furniture investments people make is in upholstery and it’s probably one of the least understood too. Usually people can justify skimping on good upholstery with: “I’m… Read More.
Keep it Simple Stupid
Our homes should evolve and change with us. This means changing them relatively often – as we do. Pity that our salaries don’t always change as fast as our desire… Read More.
Fresh Cuts
As much as I love to see a great big punch of flowers in a house, sometimes they can look overwhelming and a little contrived. As an alternative I would… Read More.
Greening Out
I’m not a pot smoker, but I do envy their relaxed demeanour and chilled attitude – If you’re like me then I’ve got the solution. Green out the legal way… Read More.
Skull-King
A skull tattoo – ‘mmm, not so good’ – but a Skull in your interior is cool, bringing your dark side out and aesthetically breaking straight lines. Stone, timber, rock,… Read More.
Entertaining Al Fresco Style
How important is comfort when it comes to creating an outdoor entertaining space and what should you look for when buying outdoor furniture? Comfort is key. The depth of a… Read More.
Value of Vintage Design
While visiting some of the best vintage dealers in LA and New York I began to get a real understanding of why the world cherishes vintage pieces of mid century… Read More.
How to Style Your Home For Sale
Styling your home for sale isn’t as straight forward as you might think, it’s a specialised type of design that if done right can earn you hundreds of thousands more… Read More.
