edition
notes from our melbourne interior design studio, exploring materials, furniture, colour and art. we look at the choices that shape a room, share practical ideas for your home and consider the work of designers and makers who inspire us.
these articles are part of our design archive. older colour forecasts, product selections and event references reflect the time they were published.
keeping the furniture you love
decide what stays, test new positions and compare restoration with replacement before furnishing the rest of a room.
what to tell your interior designer
a practical brief format: describe the daily problem, explain your references and separate fixed decisions from preferences.
do you need interior design or decorating help?
use the decisions your project needs to make to compare design and decoration services, deliverables and scope.
choosing furniture for a room you already live in
test the layout, retained pieces, materials and delivery route before committing to furniture for your home.
finding the right interior designer for your project
questions to ask about deliverables, fees, decisions and site involvement before appointing an interior designer.
lilac objects for the home
lilac is an easy colour to try in the smaller things you use every day. a glass jug catches the light on a table; a linen sheet gives the same colour a softer, less even appearance. these seven pieces show how differently it can behave.
trying very peri at home
pantone’s very peri , its colour of the year for 2022, sits between blue and violet. it is a colour you might enjoy in a fabric or a piece of glass even if painting a whole room feels a step too far.
five details to look at from the block
upholstery, daylight, wall detail, bathroom materials and the entrance. five design references from the block’s 2021 season, reconsidered.
what to work out before a renovation begins
the room reveal is the enjoyable part of a renovation to watch. the work that makes it possible is less visible: deciding what needs to change, finding out what it will cost and making sure the people doing the work have the same information.
what to change before putting a home on the market
a clear brief helps focus a renovation before sale. consider flooring, colour, work spaces and the practical condition of kitchens and bathrooms.
what we look for in natural stone
natural stone brings movement, texture and individuality to a home. our melbourne studio considers its character, detailing and care within the complete interior.
choosing natural stone for your home
a considered introduction to granite, limestone, marble, travertine, sandstone and quartzite, and their place within a cohesive interior.
furniture that brings texture to a room
when the colours in a room are quite similar, you start to notice the surfaces more. the folds in upholstery, a fine metal frame or the sheen on a rug can give each piece something of its own.
working with one colour family
tone, texture and personal details bring depth to a monochromatic interior. a considered approach to colour and styling from our melbourne studio.
seven sofas with different ways to sit
before looking for a sofa, think about how you sit at home. do you like your feet on the floor, your legs curled under you or enough room to stretch out? a sofa can look right in the room and still be wrong for the way you want to use it.
bathroom details worth deciding early
it is often a small decision that makes a bathroom enjoyable to use: where the light falls on your face, how a drawer opens or whether there is room to clean beside the bath.
where a curve can make a difference
curves can guide movement, frame a view and give joinery a sculptural presence. five considered applications, from architectural openings to furniture and art.
three places to look for something different
urban road, dwbh and asian tide: three references from our 2021 gift fair preview, reconsidered through scale, texture and personal selection.
making the bedroom more comfortable in winter
light, texture and proportion bring a settled sense of comfort to the bedroom. considered bedding, bespoke bedheads and window furnishings for melbourne homes.
finding the right white paint
a considered white palette begins with undertones, materials and light. four practical steps for selecting paint within a cohesive interior.