Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
With more than 500 entries across 12 award categories, the inaugural Design Files Design Awards have launched with aplomb and today we are bringing you some of the amazing shortlisted projects. Designed to recognise the best of Australian design, the awards are a little different to most given that they not only recognise our most talented …
As is often the way with creatives, Jono Fleming’s career took many twists and turns before he found himself where he is today – an accomplished stylist and interior designer. “My goal was to work in a big fancy firm and do lots of beautiful high-end homes and I was very set on that being my only path. Then after about five years in the industry, I …
After successful careers in the film and advertising industries, interior decorators Xanthe Highfield and Cate Stewart left the city lights behind for the NSW Central Coast where they are leaving an indelible mark on the hospitality scene. “We saw the need on the Central Coast for a more creative vision in hospitality venues and so teamed up to …
It wasn’t long ago that we brought you the gorgeous American folk inspired Terra collection from Sage x Clare and this month sees some fabulous new additions to the range. “Following the heart-warming response to our Terra range, we’re beyond thrilled to introduce a selection of products as part of a mid-season offering, once more bringing together …
From bold floral basins inspired by the 17th century Dutch Masters to a vibrant collection of Le Corbusier ceramic tiles and an Audrey Hepburn emblazoned bath, this month is all about making a statement in the bathroom. Kohler Dutchmaster Collection: We've seen this look in wallpaper, bed linen and cushions but statement floral basins are an …
Australia’s longest running and highly regarded design competition VIVID (Vibrant Visions in Design) is back again this year with a fresh crop of talented finalists. The program, currently in its 16th year, has helped kickstart many successful design careers and is an important part of the local and international design industry. This year's 53 …
A literal step back in time, this 1970’s blonde brick and tile home remained entirely untouched until interior designer Heather Gampe of Oak and Orange transformed it with her builder husband. “The home was in completely original condition. In fact, the same owner had lived in it since it was built,” says Heather who renovated the home within a …
Located in the beautiful bayside town of Mount Eliza, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, this former country cottage style house was renovated recently by its owner, interior designer Kristy Gathercole of Emerald Pear. “When we found this house it was as brown as a country cottage could be! It even had saws and rabbit traps used all over the …
A business and project management platform for interior designers, Ivy has launched in Australia after great success with designers in the US. A subsidiary of the home renovation and design platform Houzz, Ivy is designed to run design businesses more efficiently and profitably by providing tools to source products, create estimates, send invoices, …
The shortlisted projects were a stellar bunch so we’ve no doubt the judges had a hard time choosing the winners for the 2019 Australian Interior Design Awards recently. And this certainly seems to be the case for the ‘Residential Design’ award which was handed down to joint winners – ‘Oak House’ by Kennedy Nolan and ‘Edsall Street’ by …
