Australian, General, Interior Design, Latest News /

DesignEX Cancelled for 2015 In a surprising  decision for 2015 DesignEX the Australian design communities industry trade show has taken the decision to cancel the 2015 show. Interior designers and architects has travelled to the show that alternates between Sydney and Melbourne to source new products and trends. I do have to say that at the 2014 show when I attended I was unable to take any photos.  I felt this was a bad decision at the time as I was unable to promote to my community on social media any of the products or companies I found. I know the companies themselves...

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Within the Pages of December 2014 Home Beautiful Magazine is a collection of Christmas at home favourites and a number of homeware items. You will also find a great list of 100 Christmas gifts all for under $100! Look through my 8 favourites WithIn The Pages of this months Home Beautiful December 2014 magazine. Click-through below to see them all. Essenze Tangle stool the fun stool made with a timber seat and powder coated looped legs. Bespoke Letterpress lovely calico ribbon - also available with a black stripe or a blue stripe. Country Road Iko Fluoro Teatowels in a set of 3 with Country...

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Outdoor Living: 20 Pieces of Outdoor Furniture to consider With the weather warming up and Christmas getting closer creating an outdoor living space worth using is an absolute must. Apart from the obvious of a place to sit down and a place to put your cup, there are several things you need to consider when creating your outdoor living space - Will there be any sort of covering – do you need to create a pergola or could you buy an umbrella or just install a large shade. Will you need a BBQ – revamping your backyard to accommodate a built-in BBQ might be...

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How To Select The Right Pendant Lights To Complete Your Space Pendant lights always make a statement. Read the top 4 tips to hanging a pendant light and look through the 12 pendant light inspirations below. The addition of a pendant lights, whether as a feature or as task-specific lighting, can easily change a dull room into a dramatic interior. With a wide range of colours and styles to choose from, pendant lights not only provide illumination but can also form dramatic sculptural artworks within a space. But how do you select the right pendant lights for your space? We have compiled a list...

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Within the Pages of Nov / Dec Vogue Living Magazine is a cultured and sophisticated collection of elegance. Look through the 9 beautiful finds WithIn The Pages of this months Vogue Living November / December 2014 Magazine. Click-through below to see them all. Cult Design occasional tables in high and low versions - bases of marble with marble or aluminium / glass tops. Ruyi Restaurant  - A Melbourne restaurant with chinese food and a modern feel. Designed in close collaboration with interior designers Hecker Guthrie. The elegant Spiral Weave Pendant in black by Marmoset Found and available through their stockists   With simple style and classic...

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Top 10 Ideas to Small Space Living - Part B This is a 2 part series about small space interior design ideas. Have you read Part A ? Designing for a small site can be challenging and frustrating. It may be hard to break the mold of modern thinking which tends to pursue the grandiose. However, a small house is simply a big house without all the unnecessary parts. With a little ingenuity and thorough planning, you can create a successful design within a small space. To make it easier for you, we have compiled another five tips that will assist you in...

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Within the pages of December 2014 Real Living Magazine is an exciting collection of glitter love, metallic trends and christmas decor. Jam-packed with copper, brass, silver and gold. A list of 7 great finds WithIn The Pages of this months Real Living Magazine are below click-through and have a look. Shannon Fricke Bed Linen Just the whimsical care free nature of the quilt cover by Shannon Fricke Lunar Glow Titan 1 Pendant Light A fantastic looking industrial light by Dunlin Domo - Ligne Roset Luna Rossa ceiling light A circular shaped pendant with a white interior and an artistically rusted exterior - available through Domo Hunting for George...

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Top 10 Ideas to Small Space Living - Part A   This is a 2 part series about small space interior design ideas. Check out Part B.   When you don't have much room, you need to use your creativity and get it right! In today’s unpredictable economic climate, the need for small yet flexible spaces is becoming a necessity. Well-designed “micro-shelters” are the way of the future, where scale, light and usage are reinterpreted to prioritize function instead of grandeur. When you are faced with the task of designing for a small space, every meter counts. So what are the best space-saving ideas for designing for...

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Within The Pages of Inside No 83 is a sophisticated collection of design and style. Inside has a distinct commercial direction and this copy has the projects shortlisted in the 2014 IDEA Awards to be announced on 21st November 2014. A list of Australian talent.   A list of 6 finds WithIn The Pages are below click-through and have a look - fantastic architectural lines and simple yet amazing design. The Grand Prix chair from Cult The Grand Prix chair designed by Arne Jacobsen from Cult - Simple and elegant Kaldewei Superplan XXL Shower Floor Kaldewei Superplan XXL Shower Floor - Durable surface and easy to...

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Sunday is a day to relax. Wake up late, read the paper, have bacon and eggs in the garden and orange juice if there is any in the fridge. Then flick through my iPad with interior design dreaming!  9 Inspirational interior design ideas to dream about Relaxing bedroom - Image via Coco + Kelly Bedding to fall for - Image via Trendenser Open living space with style - Sorrento House - Robert Mills Architects Photo - Earl Carter - image via australian interior design awards Setting the tone in soon to be released 22nd Nov 2014 Sydney by Crown - Horizon Lounge Sangoma Retreat Blue Mountains recent bought...

General, Home Office, Interior Design, Latest News /

An office space that inspires, is an office space we all desire. Creating an environment that has everything at reach, adequate lighting, inspiration boards, a comfortable chair and a computer is a must. To foster creativity we need to consider design and layout, have elements that brighten the space like coordinating book files and pen holders. Personalising your desk with objects that represent you and your life and placing words of wisdom and photos of friends and family ensure a warm and friendly environment. My personal workspace features black and white a close representation of my personal style. I like to have 2 computer...

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THE EAMES LOUNGE CHAIR - WHAT IS ALL THE FUSS ABOUT? The ‘Eames Lounge (670) and Ottoman (671)’ is widely considered one of the most significant designs of the twentieth century. Designed by the renowned husband and wife duo Charles and Ray Eames, the lounge’s timeless design has seen it comfortably existing in every era since its initial release in 1965 for the Herman Miller furniture company. As a result, it has been in continuous production since it’s release and it remains a coveted item by every homeowner today. The lounge is made of molded plywood and leather. The chair won the...

Australian, Furniture, General, Interior Design, Latest News, Within The Pages /

Within The Pages of Home Beautiful November 2014 is a collection of kitchen, living, bathroom and bedroom makeovers with some great advice. A piece on outdoor furniture and styling and an additional magazine on colour and style forecast for 2015 - lots of ideas worth a look. My 6 favorite finds WithIn The Pages are below click-through and have a look - let me know if you agree in the comments below. Zillpa - Cotton rope bowls A collection of cotton rope bowls, dishes, bags and plant hangers - below is the Sorbet Bowl Slab Homewares - Dining Table The 4 + Two Concrete...

Australian, Interior Design, Latest News, Life In Style, Restaurant / Bars, Sydney /

Eating Out In Sydney: Woolwich Pier Hotel Over the weekend I had a desire for a steak! We don’t eat much red meat in our house with a vegetarian who eats chicken so when my young Miss was at a party we ventured to our local pub Woolwich Pier Hotel. As we waited for our dinner with a few drinks this time sitting in the bar stool along a long share bench, I got the opportunity to take in the bar.  The subway tiling that had been used stood out to me, maybe that's because I’m trying to make up my mind...

General, Interior Design, Interior Design Magazines, Latest News, Within The Pages /

Within The Pages of Inside Out magazine October 2014 A great collection of kitchen and bathroom solutions, top reno tips, buyers guide to tiles and bathroom and kitchen fixtures and fittings a good collection of useful information. My favourite finds WithIn The Pages are below - let me know if you agree in the comments below   Inside Out October 2014 Spence & Lyda - Missoni Home The fabulous fashion house Missoni has a great collection of homewares. Pattern and colour are alive in their collection. The addition to any space it lit up by the inclusion. Their range includes bedding, towels, rugs, upholstery fabrics, soft...

Bathroom Design, Bathroom Ideas, General, Interior Design, Latest News, Renovation /

Black bath tubs - There is something about a black bath that just makes me stop!   Its different, its elegant and its special. There is always the expectation that bath tubs will be white. Remember when we use to think Avocado and Pink were a great colour for fittings, but Black stand on its own. Its classic, it has style, it says luxury. Could you do a black bath tub? Maybe I could, I think it would have to look like stone like the one below used in the rooms at the Saffire Freycinet Lodge in Tasmania. Check out the great collection in Remodelista's post...

Interior Design, Latest News, Lighting, Popular Posts, Renovation /

Lighting ideas It never ceases to amaze me seeing the new ideas available in lighting. Many times a well put together room can shine with the introduction of spectacular lighting. A single pendant that hangs over a table, a collection of lights that add interest to an otherwise boring space come to life with the addition of glass, light and atmosphere. For a long time I have been thinking of the perfect comfy chair to read my book in, but it really needs a functional light hanging over the top to complete the picture. It creates a collection of furniture...

Australian, Bathroom Design, Bathroom Ideas, Interior Design, Latest News, Renovation /

With amazing bathroom ideas a luxury bathroom has been designed by Minosa Design the award-winning Australian designers Simona Castagna and Darren Genner. They have created clean and simple lines in a bathroom that is located in an apartment at Walsh Bay Pier 2 sitting just under the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia. The existing bathroom had no windows so artificial light was used to illuminate the space and the client had a dislike for grout so seamless pieces of Corian were applied to the walls. The bathroom features a free-standing bath, double basins and separate shower.  Rimadesio glass sliding...

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Designer accessories in the way of throw pillows can really add that extra something when it comes to styling. Placing a cushion on a sofa can bring a touch of unexpected colour, sophistication and even playfulness to a simple space. Society6 does this in a great way with its varied designs. They have a collection of artists from around the world who place their work on their site and then when ordered it is printed onto high quality  materials, then shipped. They ship to Australia.     Images via Society6 ...

Furniture, Interior Design, Latest News /

Within pinterest recently I can across the Flip Around Table by Copenhagen based designers NORM  for Menu. This piece is a simple table that can convert to a stool. With small and limited spaces in our homes this multifunctional piece fits in nicely. The Flip Around Table: Light Ash and Dark Ash Designed by NORM for Menu. Materials: Ash, Plastic and Steel Product size: H: 46 cm, Ø: 35 cm Inquires can be made through Menus Australian distributor Design Mode Source: Images via Menu ...

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