5 reasons to consider a renovation right now
We know renovations, as exciting as they may be, can be super daunting. Where do you begin? How do you budget? What if there are unexpected twists and turns in the process? It’s true that, unlike a new build, renovations can be unpredictable and scary. But they can also be extremely rewarding, elevating your existing home to something Pinterest-worthy. We’re here to give you five great reasons to consider taking the renovation plunge.
5 furniture highlights from Stockholm Design Week 2021
If you’ve never heard of it, Stockholm Design Week 2021 is one of the biggest events in the world celebrating Scandinavian design. From new products to immersive installations, the Swedish capital’s annual expo boldly celebrated (and elevated) everything nordic. Here are our 5 favourite furniture designs from the virtual event.
4 ways to spruce up your home for Valentine’s Day
Ah, February 14. The day of love, friendship and admiration. Your home deserves some special attention too. And we’re not talking about cheesy heart-shaped pillows or tacky plastic roses. Whether you’re a full blown romantic or prefer to show your affection in a more subtle way, here are four easy ways to style your space in time for Valentine’s Day.
Pantone colour of 2021: Two for the price of one
Pantone’s Colour of the Year is always a big blip on the design radar. With all eyes on them, it’s no easy feat coming up with a colour that captures the current mood and sums up the year ahead. This year, Pantone presents us with not just one, but two colours: Utlimate Gray and Illuminating.
Last minute Christmas gift guide for design lovers
This time of year is a chance to show our loved ones how much they mean to us - and after a year like this, they deserve something really special. A pair of socks simply won’t cut it. Whether you have left your Christmas shopping to the last minute or are stuck for good ideas, we’ve got you covered. These five gift ideas will be sure to bring plenty of joy and style to your friends and family.
3 important elements for the perfect outdoor oasis
Interior design isn’t just about creating the perfect interior. Whether it’s a backyard, alfresco, courtyard or balcony, these outdoor areas play a huge role in the overall look and feel of your home. A standalone BBQ paired with a couple of dusty sun loungers on a patch of grass is no longer good enough for the modern backyard.
Return of the dinner party: 4 ways to nail your tabletop styling
With restrictions set to ease, we are itching to get our entertaining shoes on. While we can’t provide the charcuterie board and roast (although we daresay that a catering company can help), we can give you a few tips on how to blow your guests away with your dinner party styling. So, get your wine glasses out and gather friends and family (within current number allowances, of course) and let the good times roll.
November favourites: 5 brick and mortar stores we’re crushing on in Melbourne
With Melbourne finally easing out of hard lockdown, we thought it time to celebrate by highlighting some of the most swoon-worthy interior stores here in our local city. After all, what better way to enjoy freedom than with an old-fashioned shopping day out? Fresh interiors, here we come!
6 simple ways to refresh your bedroom this spring
Ah, the mighty bedroom. A place of rest, relaxation and blissful slumber. We spend so much time in it, yet it’s often one of the most overlooked rooms in the house when it comes to a spruce-up. That’s why we’ve come up our top six ways to give your bedroom a much-needed refresh in the warmer season.
6 best home scents to invest in for spring
From candles and diffusers to incense sticks and room mists, home fragrance is the one of the most effective ways to take your interior to another level. Whether it’s the deep, earthy scents or sweet floral aromas you’re into, our line-up has you covered.
Dulux colour forecast 2021: just in time for a spring pick-me-up
Covid may have cancelled major design and architecture shows around the world, but that hasn’t stopped Dulux from coming out with its annual colour predictions for 2021. The forecast includes three fresh palettes with a strong focus on nature combined with bold pops of colour to lighten the mood and brighten our outlook.
The 5 Australian furniture designers you need to know
With more time spent at home than ever before (especially true here in Melbourne), it’s no surprise that we’re all looking at fresh ways to update our interiors. And what better way to do that than to support some of the unbelievably talented Australian creatives? Here are our top 5 Australian furniture designers.
Everything you need to know about the HomeBuilder grant and what it means for you
The Federal Government recently announced its HomeBuilder grant – a $680 million home building package – to help boost Australia’s construction industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
But what exactly is it, and what does it mean for you?
5 interior design solutions for a plastic-free home
Did you know that more than 8 million tonnes of new plastic pollution enter our oceans each year? Plastic-free July aims to promote positive change by minimising our consumption of disposable plastics. We want to show you how easy it can be to extend the plastic-free habits beyond bamboo straws, keep cups or hemp bags and into the rest of your home – all without impacting on style.
July highlight: 7 local creative crushes
Our homes are increasingly filled with mass produced items. While there is a place for these things in our interiors, unique art and limited pieces add personality and life to a home. This is why we’re kicking off July with a (non-exhaustive) list of some of our favourite creatives from down under.
3 budget-friendly ways to update your interior this weekend
Having spent the last few months doing everything – working, eating, home schooling, even date-nighting – from within the confines of your home’s four walls, it’s fair to assume that you’ve probably grown a little tired of your current interior. Luckily, there are a myriad of quick and easy options to spruce things up without breaking the bank – here are our top picks that you can implement right now.
4 reasons to add wallpaper to your interior
There are many ways to create simple changes in your home, that don’t involve a complete overhaul of your current interior. And while paint is the general go-to when it comes to updating walls, we’d like to shine light on another option: wallpaper.
5 interior styling tips to beat the winter blues
There’s no denying the days are getting shorter and that morning chill is hanging around long into the afternoon. Winter normally signals a time to retreat indoors – and 2020 has already proven to be a very indoor kind of year (#isolife). Here are some of our top tips to quickly refresh your interior and beat those winter and iso blues.
5 Mother’s Day gift ideas for the interior designer lover
With more time than ever being spent at home, this year’s Mother’s Day is perfect for an interior-orientated gift. However, few mothers want to be reminded of house chores. Here are our top picks for a stylish home (chocolates, wine and flowers are always a welcome addition).
5 podcasts we can’t live without in 2020
As you can probably tell, here at Concept DCF we live and breathe all things design. From photos and videos to trade shows and expos – there’s a myriad of ways to immerse yourself in design. One of our favourites (and that’s sometimes overlooked), is podcasts – we’re sharing our top picks to get you started.