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.
choosing natural stone for your home
a considered introduction to granite, limestone, marble, travertine, sandstone and quartzite, and their place within a cohesive interior.
a few changes for a lighter bedroom
when the weather changes, you may want the bedroom to feel a little lighter too. start with the things you touch and use every day, rather than assuming the walls need repainting.
homebuilder and the decisions behind a renovation
an updated note on our 2020 homebuilder article. the scheme is closed; the lasting focus is a clear brief and coordinated renovation design.
choosing a gift that feels personal
a gift for the home is more enjoyable when it reflects the person receiving it. think about what they use, collect or linger over, rather than trying to find something that looks impressive in the box.
setting up a place to work at home
planning a home workspace around daily use, with considered furniture, bespoke joinery, storage and light.
following the lines through an interior
the edge of a cabinet, a row of wall panels or the curve of a stair can guide where you look in a room. often you notice the whole arrangement before any one line.
planning a kitchen around the way you cook
spatial planning, lighting and a connected material palette, resolved through bespoke joinery. four considerations for a kitchen designed around daily life.
bringing modernist references into your own rooms
you can enjoy the broad windows, clear shapes and materials of modernist homes without furnishing every room from one era.
choosing lights for the way you use the room
light reveals an interior’s proportions and materials. consider planning, sculptural fittings and practical performance as part of the complete design.
trying a rounded shape in the room
one rounded piece can be enough beside the straight lines of walls and cabinetry. look for the place where a different outline would be useful, rather than adding curves to everything.
choosing things you can live with for longer
retention, repair and material choices suited to a longer service life. questions to consider when planning a personal, enduring interior.