Since Carlene and Michael Duffy’sย departureย from The Block and Reno Rumble, the couple have been busy with their latest venture, Cedar & Suede. Providing bothย face-to-face and e-design services, they pride themselves on creating interiors that not only look good, but actually work!
Their most recent project was theย furnishing ofย a display apartmentย for Boheme, a multi-story residential development by Robina Group. With aย brief that was classy, contemporary and cool, with a monochrome colour palette; the coupleย were determined to step away from the generic display home look.
“The design process was a bit tricky because I had to start ordering furniture before the apartment was even finished,” explains Carlene. “Because we were keeping to a muted colour palette I wanted to introduce plenty of texture to keep the space interesting. Forย example we used a beautiful soft, tan leather sofa;ย aย pure wool rug; tufted, velvet bedheads; and pops of metallic to add someย necessary sass and sophistication!”ย Other smart decisions includedย using slimline and low-lying furniture to open up the space andย striking artworks and contemporary lamps toย add character.
When it comes to creating this look in your ownย home, Carlene’s tips are simple: “Look for tactile, high-quality items that show longevity as a trend. Although it is okayย to mix metals, I committed to brass in Boheme for my pop of metallic.”
With the couple focused on expanding their business in the coming months, they are also keen to put all their reality TV renovating experience to good use. “We are concentratingย on growing Cedar & Suede and are in discussions forย some brand collaborations. Also at some point in the very near future we plan to renovateย our own home, which has been put on hold for too long. I’m looking forward to living in a finished home, whenever that may be!”
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I would live to know where that bed is from!
I’d ask them on Instagram if I were you, Kate!
Ummm the velvet bed head….where is it from???
Its looks good but would not of put the phone jack on the kitchen bench takes up too much room and space, you need the phone point and the power to run a cordless phone and wifi with power, these items will get in the way and look untidy, the rug is too small for the space
Loving the combination of the soft materials such as the velvet, wool and suede with the metal! Nice job as always!