On Friday the 30th of July the HIA hosted their annual  HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards for 2021. Despite lockdown cancelling the typical night of mingling and celebrations with fellow designers, the night still went ahead (this year virtually) for all of us to enjoy from the comfort of our homes! And what a night it […]

Expanding our livable space whilst increasing the connectivity between the indoors and outdoors is critical in design.  The research that supports the benefits that nature has on human wellbeing is endless. And it goes without saying that as designers, creating a space reminiscent of the outdoors has become ingrained in our practice.   But connecting these […]

The rangehood is a key appliance in any kitchen and we all know their job is essential, but what happens when you want to combine that function with a stand out feature in your kitchen design. Gone are the days of the standard stainless steel canopy rangehood, now we are seeing people really step outside […]

It’s no secret that renovation projects are a lot of hard work, not to mention extremely daunting and stressful – so stressful in fact, a good percentage of couples have admitted to considering divorce midst reno’s (fact!) But the truth is, renovating can be extremely rewarding and the journey itself can lead to some beautiful […]

The bathroom… the first space we often go to when we wake up, and generally the last place we go to when winding down before calling it a night.  Given it is such a valuable space and a important part of of our daily routine and rituals, it’s worth taking the time to make your […]

At first glance designing and decorating your home sounds like fun right?! But the reality is, if you’ve ever made a decision that didn’t go quite right, you will know how frustrating and expensive that decision can be.  Even if you have amazing taste, an innate sense of scale, a great eye for detail, you […]

The decision to go ‘dark’ can be a scary one… but when you really pull it off, there is nothing more striking! The intimidation that can come with designing a dark room can often see people not completely commit, which quite frankly can do more harm than good! On top of that, it’s important to […]

The hallway is often the last room thought about when it comes to interior styling. Yet, for many homes it is the one space we travel through the most and often the first we see when entering a home.  So rather than looking at the hallway as just a thoroughfare or nothing space, why not […]

The cooler seasons always brings the vision of cuddling up with blankets by the fire…we often look indoors for this type of comfort but your outdoor entertaining space can do just the same! The demand for designing outdoor spaces is booming, mixed with the evolution of outdoor furnishing and fabrics makes the possibilities with your […]

Despite the fireplace being a common element to many homes around the world for decades, it still remains a luxurious addition to any home – especially here in Queensland!  We are suckers for timeless pieces in a home and a fireplace is one that truly stands the test of time. Whether it’s a traditional or […]