How to style your home office

How to style a home office

For many of us, working from home is the new normal.  When we used to occasionally work from home due to illness or other commitments, a laptop on the dining room table was adequate, but now we really need a dedicated space, as in many professions, home is now the office.  There will be many.. Read more

Parisian Decorating Style – 7 steps to achieve this look

Parisian Style - 7 steps to achieve this look

Black, white and grey are perennial favourites in the decorating stakes and the basis for a classic Parisian decorating style.  Sophisticated and elegant, this look, which belongs to the salons of one of the world’s most beautiful cities, is timeless.  The appeal of Parisian style is that if you get the basics right you can.. Read more

Favourite rooms in March

Favourite rooms in March

Here is my round up of my favourite rooms in March.  I have chanced upon some fabulous spaces during my scouring of the internet during the past month. The rooms are all very classic and I will show you what it is that I love about them and felt them worthy enough to share with.. Read more

How to use Colorbond Woodland Grey

How to use Woodland Grey

Colorbond Woodland Grey is one of the most classic of the Colorbond range.  I have been specifying this colour for the past 20 years and it is still enduring.  Sometimes perceived as a little outdated once Monument became available, I still think it is one of the most successful greys and a perfect choice if.. Read more

How to use shelving in your kitchen design

How to use shelving in your kitchen design

Years ago, a kitchen always included shelving and then we got all contemporary and kitchens became sleek with everything put away and in its place.  For those of you who don’t like clutter and prefer simple clean lines, this is probably the best design solution for you.  However, even with some ultra sleek kitchens, I.. Read more

Mid Century renovation on Bilgola Plateau

Mid Century renovation on Bilgola Plateau

Plateau Project is the stunning family home of Phoebe Ghorayeb and photographer Georges Antoni, who migrated to the scenic suburb of Bilgola Plateau in Sydney’s northern beaches, from Bondi Beach, to provide extra space and a free-range lifestyle for their three young children. Nestled between the stunning Pacific Ocean and the lush Garigal National Park,.. Read more

How to use a dark trim in your home

How to use a dark trim

Traditionally, internal trim and doors are painted in a lighter colour than the walls.  However, you get quite a different look and feel to your house if you paint the internal doors, architraves, skirting boards and any wainscoting in a darker tone.  This is a very effective way of using a light paint on the.. Read more

Favourite rooms in February

Favourite rooms in February

I have found so many favourite rooms in my trawling of the internet during February.  As you know, you can get lost in Instagram and Pinterest which takes you off to some wonderful websites and blogs, but you can end up going around in circles as there are so many ideas out there to love. .. Read more

How to create a dream holiday home

How to create a dream holiday home

Situated close to the pristine Byron Bay coastline in northern New South Wales, Samudra House is one of three stunning homes, collectively known as ‘The Vela Properties’, which is the latest project in the portfolio of multi-disciplinary design studio, The Designory. Sitting proudly on a quarter-acre corner block of the Vela allotment, in the coveted.. Read more

How to choose the right bath

How to choose the right bath

Every house should have a bath.  Even if you don’t use it, it is important for resale purposes.  If you love to take a bath and if you have space, you should include one in your ensuite and main bathroom.  Choosing a bath used to be a fairly straight forward proposition, but there are so.. Read more