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 furniture for a room you already live in
test the layout, retained pieces, materials and delivery route before committing to furniture for your home.
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.
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.
finding a quieter place at home
materials, natural light and places to pause: reflections on a comfortable home, considered within a complete residential interior.
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.
small changes that make a room more inviting
a room can feel more inviting without a new sofa or a complete change of colour. sometimes the useful difference is a lamp within reach, a softer fabric against your back or a clear space for a favourite vase.
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.
three changes to try before buying more
reconsider an arrangement, give art its place and layer colour with texture. small adjustments that begin with the pieces already within a home.
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.
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.
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.
choosing a rug that fits the room
scale, shape and material work together to give a rug its place within the room. considered selection alongside furniture, colour and everyday use.
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.
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.
making a workspace part of the home
a clear setting, useful storage and furniture selected for everyday work. designing a home workspace that belongs to the wider interior.
finding more useful storage in a small home
in a small home, the most useful storage is often close to where the thing is used. a large cupboard elsewhere may not help the pile that gathers beside the door.
looking beyond the window
the connection between a home and its outdoor setting, considered through the outlook, material palette, furniture and practical detail.
a home for the ordinary parts of the day
useful storage, familiar objects and a personal palette bring ease to everyday life. a considered approach to interior decoration and styling.