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.
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.
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.
a home that works for you and your pets
considered flooring, rugs and upholstery for a home shared with pets. practical furniture selection and interior styling insights from our melbourne studio.
making an outdoor area easier to use
planning, furniture and final layers for an outdoor room that feels connected to the home, with materials selected for its particular setting.
choosing wallpaper you will enjoy living with
pattern, texture and architectural setting: selecting a wallcovering as part of a complete interior, with practical attention to application and care.
settling into the house for winter
textiles, connected colour and evening light give familiar rooms another quality through winter. seasonal layers within a considered interior.
five conversations to listen to
a listening selection from april 2020, bringing together conversations about design, renovation and the broader interests that shape studio life.
what pattern brings to a room
pattern can come from a print, a tile layout or the folds in a sofa. what matters is how much of it you see and what sits nearby.
understanding the colours you like together
a colour wheel can explain relationships, but it cannot choose the room for you. the floor, the daylight and the fabric on the chair will all change how a combination looks.
looking closely at the surfaces in a room
texture is sometimes something you feel and sometimes something you see. a folded curtain catches light differently from a flat panel, even when the fabric is the same.
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.
living with linen
linen’s weave, colour and soft fall bring a quiet texture to an interior. selecting fabrics for bedding, upholstery and custom window furnishings.
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.
australian pieces with their own character
these eight australian references bring different things to the room: the weight of a painted surface, the line of a pendant or the grain in a timber object.
lighter colours and small seasonal changes
pale colours, rounded objects and a simple table arrangement can mark easter without a room full of themed decorations.
warm colours in furniture and materials
warm colour can come from timber, a metal reflection or a painting as readily as a pot of paint. look at what is already giving the room that warmth before adding more.
finding a useful place for the things you keep
before adding storage, look at what has nowhere convenient to go. the pile beside the door or papers on the dining table may tell you more than an empty corner waiting for a cabinet.
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.
a simpler festive setting
the festive things you enjoy most may already be in a cupboard: glassware used for gatherings, a favourite cloth or decorations with a story behind them.