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.
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.
a neutral room with more to notice
when colours are quiet, the differences between leather, timber, glass and fabric become easier to see. a neutral room can have plenty of interest without a strong pattern on every surface.
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.
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.
finding a place for coral
living coral sits between pink and orange, with enough warmth to make a small addition quite noticeable. pantone’s 2019 colour choice offers several ways to try that warmth at home.
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.
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.
what fabric and fashion can suggest for a room
connections between fashion and interiors, first explored in november 2018. proportion, fabric, colour and the detail of a considered furniture selection.
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 kitchen that belongs to the home
the kitchen is often seen from several rooms and used for more than preparing food. its layout and materials need to make sense in that wider setting.
feeling more confident about design decisions
a shared brief, clear drawings and material samples build confidence in an interior. reflections on a collaborative and personal design process.
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.
a bathroom that feels good to use
proportion, light and a restrained material palette give the bathroom a quiet character, supported by practical planning and bespoke storage.