Ace Hotel Inspiration
This recent bathroom design and completion was inspired by a fun stay at the Ace Hotel in Sydney.Read more
@thebawleybach
This fun coastal retreat is located in Bawley Point. The brief was to provide a relaxed and comfortable getaway for all to enjoy. The interiors are rich and warm, and the entertaining deck offers sea glimpses, ocean sounds, and a delicious sea breeze. Inside offers a beautiful and snug setting with indoor fireplace, and cozy…Read more
Concept Design
Working on an interior design concept gets you both lost and focussed simultaneously. Lost in amongst inspiration, ideas and images; focussed on the end result and achieving the client brief. It is such an important process and really does steer the direction of finishes, materiality and furniture selection. Every brief is so unique, often needing…Read more
What you wish you’d known before you started your renovation
An article I wrote in 2018 for the Domain. Always some great relevant advice! https://www.domain.com.au/living/what-you-wish-youd-known-before-you-started-your-renovation-20180515-h1036z/?utm_campaign=strap-masthead&utm_source=smh&utm_medium=link&ref=pos1&fbclid=IwAR2ey0Tv0EtiaWoNaSN_PZWKjzyOv-MArysTsjXfxCKOoRHjApitAw0XgbM Photo credits The Local Project and The Stylist LabRead more
Sitting Snugly in Tasmania
Elm’s House, by Stuart Tanner Architects, is a stunning Tasmanian home I was lucky to write about recently for The Local Project. Click on the link below to read the feature article and view the great photo images. Elms House by Stuart Tanner Architects | Project Feature | Hobart, TAS,…Read more
Bronte Coastal Home
This beautiful house is complimented by the owners’ great style. Views overlooking Bronte beach encourage the design brief towards a coastal aesthetic. Panelling appears throughout and features at the entrance door specified in spotted gum with copper handle detailing. Inside the kitchen sits heartily in the main living, with views to the ocean. Panelled ‘Polo’ blue joinery is dominant and oak…Read more
Architecture Do’s and Don’ts – we speak to the experts to fill us in
Is it something you’ve always dreamt of ….but where do you start? Building a new home can be incredibly daunting. To some it’s a lifetime aspiration; to others it’s a grand venture opportunity. Whichever the reason, it’s vital to achieve a well-considered design and one that’s detailed to you. The design needs to reflect who…Read more
Out and About
We attended Living Edge last week to hear from the designers behind Lambert and Fils, the truly innovative and inspirational Canadian lighting company. I look forward to specifying some of their lights in the near future 🙂 The Vitra 100 Minatures Exhibition was also currently on at…Read more
Bramasole House – Herbst Architects
Written for Habitus Living earlier in the year. An ingenious piece of New Zealand architecture. This Rural Residence Clearly Defines Its Boundaries – Right Before It Pushes Through ThemRead more
Planning…
Planning and space layout starts promptly post the initial client brief, and this becomes the drawing board for revisions and continual improvements. It is a great tool for discussing how an individual, or group of individuals, want to use a space. From here discussions on the usability and functionality take place. The form, in terms…Read more