Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
While interior trends come and go there's one aesthetic that has real legs. A mix of bohemian with a lot of eclecticism thrown in for good measure, the 'world-traveller' vibe is a much coveted aesthetic and it's one that interior stylist Sarah Yarrow (formerly of Black Arrow) is well versed in. Here she shows us how she created that look inside a …
“The clients wanted their home to be edgy, ultra-modern and colourful. They love that Italian chic B&B Italia/Poliform look and they also love dark and moody tones but wanted pops of colour to create interest,” says interior designer Lauren Mahoney of Decoroom who worked on this family home in Sydney’s South Coogee recently. Home to …
Sponsored by: Intrim Mouldings There’s no denying the enduring appeal of the Hamptons aesthetic. And with more and more people falling under its fresh white spell, we caught up with Hamptons expert and interior designer Natalee Bowen of Indah Island, to talk us through how to get the look. Mouldings “Skirting boards, mouldings and …
Home to a dentist and his young family, this chic home in the well-heeled Perth suburb of Applecross features a dreamy palette of soft grey, stormy blue, white and gold paired statement designer pieces. “The clients were looking for a chic and sophisticated interior with an international flavour. They wanted the home to feel like a boutique …
I’ve long been a fan of illustrator, maker and all-round creative juggernaut Beci Orpin so when the folks at west elm invited us to peruse her new bedroom, we jumped at the chance. Located in Melbourne, the room is shared by Beci, her partner Raph and their gorgeous grey cat Tio. “The style I use in my work is bold, graphic, colourful and …
The creation of interior and event designer Danni Murray, this unique semi-rural home references colonial, folk and country America and is an exercise in eclecticism done right. And it's perhaps no surprise it's some of her finest work as it's home to her and her family! We think it's one of the most unique and beautfiully done family homes we've …
Whether you’re keen to pursue a career in interior design or just looking for tips to use in your own home, Darren Palmer’s new MASTERSERIES course could be just the ticket. Run in partnership with The Interior Design Institute, it consists of 12 online modules, a Q&A series and plenty of downloadable resources too. “In everything I do, …
Carrying on from last night's Block kitchen reveals, we have more kitchen inspo for you today! We’ve highlighted the talents of Brisbane pianist turned builder Rachael Turner before and today we’re bringing you one of her latest renovations - a fabulous kitchen. As with her last video, today’s is full of the amazing renovating tips and tricks …
Having worked as a stylist and designer, I know first-hand that it’s not often you find a client willing to take a design risk. So when Birdblack Design interior designer Sarah Nolen’s latest project allowed her to use a very bold jungle-inspired tile she must have felt as if she’d hit the client jackpot. “The tile caught my eye when we …
Where you studied and what: I did a Diploma in Interior Design, Diploma in Colour Consulting and Diploma in Auto CAD at the International School of Colour & Design. When you started your business and how: As a maker and artist I have always been called upon by my friends and family to help them with their homes - making curtains, blinds, …
