Started by his parents (Karen and Steve, hence the name, no really!) in 1976, the KAS business has always been in Ben David’s genes. “My parents taught me textile design and…
Interviews
With 15 years' experience as a journalist, Jen knows how to ask the right questions to bring out great stories and advice from the industry people she interviews.
David Hicks says there’s no right or wrong in design, own what you like and be the best at it
Melbourne interior designer David Hicks is living the dream right now. Last month alone he opened an LA office and was a finalist in the Belle | Coco Republic Interior…
Becker Minty celebrates five years of bringing us unique and beautiful homewares and fashion
Becker Minty is a not a shop, it’s a lifestyle concept, and one very much wrapped up in the personal taste of its owner. The Potts Point institution turns five…
Stacey Kouros: From Greg Natale’s protégé to respected interior designer in her own right
Stacey Kouros says it’s a huge compliment to be described as Greg Natale’s protégé. But despite this great start and exposure on reality TV show homeMADE, this young designer has…
Interior designer Mark Gacesa makes customisation the norm
“I wanted to be an architect from about the age of seven,” says Sunshine Coast interior designer Mark Gacesa, of Ultraspace. His father was an interior designer and as a…
What Greg Natale’s loving right now…
Last year’s Australian interior designer of the year Greg Natale tells us what he’s loving this winter, including the colour coral, Kelly Wearstler ceramics and watching Revenge. Greg’s loving… Sydney’s…
It takes two: Meet Arent & Pyke
The last 12 months for celebrated Sydney design duo Arent & Pyke have been full on, both personally and professionally. Juliette (Arent) got married in Sicily and Sarah-Jane (Pyke) became…
What Steve Cordony’s loving right now…
Steve Cordony is interior design editor for belle magazine and event stylist for some of the flashiest parties in town. Right now he’s loving… The Apollo restaurant and the Roosevelt…