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
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
Coastal style will always be one of the most popular looks in Australia. Other styles come and go, but this one is enduring. Styling a coastal interior though needs updating from time to time, so I thought I would write about how to achieve a modern coastal look by simply adding some updated styling items… Read more
A fresh year, with a fresh start. As we enter 2024, revitalising the exterior of your home with a fresh colour scheme not only makes a strong first impression for visitors, it also has the ability to increase street appeal – ultimately adding value to your home. To fuel your design thinking, Dulux product and.. Read more
If you have lived in a home for a long time, chances are that you feel it needs an update. Often though a huge renovation can be hundreds of thousands of dollars and the thought of this can be overwhelming. You end up going around in circles and then not achieving anything. I have 10.. Read more
There was a collective thank you to Colorbond when they released their Dover White colour. At last, a crisp fresh white in the range, which has been widely welcomed. As good as this is, you do need to know where and, more importantly, where not to use it. In this post I am going to.. Read more
I come across so many rooms that I absolutely love, so I thought that each month I would share some of these with you and let you know why I think they work so well. What I love about this bedroom The different wall treatments make this bedroom interesting, without being overwhelming. I really.. Read more
A sofa can be amongst the most expensive furniture decisions you will make and you should expect one to last for a decent amount of time. Styles come and go and our tastes change over the years, so with such a significant investment you need to carefully consider this choice. I have some tips to.. Read more
What happens when you combine a leading architectural firm, a talented interior designer with a client who is a leader himself in the Australian design industry? Recreating a Redfern terrace house details this amazing collaboration and showcases a truly fabulous renovation. Read the full story below, together with what I really love about this design… Read more
When you see a simple neutral scheme that you love and would like to replicate, the key is understanding the importance of tonal contrasts in interiors. You often hear derogatory remarks about the colour beige and how boring it can be. This is only true if you use lots of beige that is the same.. Read more
