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finding the right interior designer for your project

questions to ask about deliverables, fees, decisions and site involvement before appointing an interior designer.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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looking inside two palm springs homes

sunburst palms and seventies sackley offer two different ways to bring furniture, colour and an outdoor setting together. featured around modernism week in palm springs, both are worth looking at beyond the appeal of their individual pieces.

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finding a quieter place at home

materials, natural light and places to pause: reflections on a comfortable home, considered within a complete residential interior.

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is it time to change the house or the way you use it?

five questions to establish a considered renovation brief, connecting spatial planning, comfort, bespoke joinery and materials with the character of the existing home.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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looking at the elements of a room

space, line, shape, light, colour, texture and pattern give us words for things we notice in a room. they are useful when you can explain what appeals to you, rather than treat them as a formula to follow.

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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.

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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.

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taking a fresh look at the home you have

a new year can be a useful excuse to look at the home with fresh eyes. begin with what you enjoy, what has become awkward and what you keep putting off.