Ready to give your living room a makeover? From defining your vision to setting a realistic budget and timeline, this guide will help you transform your living room into a stylish and functional space you'll love to spend time in.

From cultivating personal cheese empires to creating a serene home for their pets, these extravagant homeowners are pushing the boundaries of home design and functionality. As we immerse ourselves in the world of high-end home makeovers, prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary spaces being created for those at the pinnacle of luxury living.

Even though the sun may stay out a bit longer here in Australia, it doesn’t mean that winter chills can’t creep in. But before you crank the heater up to “tropical beach”, let’s go over some clever and stylish design tricks that will help keep your home warm and cosy during winter. 

Whether you're crafting timeless classics like the Tom Collins or experimenting with new cocktail concoctions for your guests, having a bar that serves as the ultimate setting is essential. Hosting friends and family in the comfort of your own home is a special luxury, but without an exquisite in-home bar to complement the ambiance, even the most curated playlist may fall short in setting the desired mood.

2024 brings exciting new trends in bathroom design, promising to transform your space into a sanctuary made just for you. From bold colors and statement pieces to innovative features and nature-inspired elements, here are my favorite bathroom trends that reflect both style and comfort for 2024.

Engineered stone has become a favourite for many interior designers due to its affordable price and excellent design, which makes it perfect for finishes. However, the ban on this material has gotten us interior designers looking for better alternatives. Click to see some of my favourite engineered stone alternatives.

For 2024, Dulux is all about making a space that reflects inner desire for positivity and nurturing spaces. Rethinking neutrals and trading these in for colours that resonate with nature. ‍I adore Dulux and how they explain their design choices. It’s not just about colour. It’s also about the feelings it evokes from us. For 2024, these are Dulux’s colour palettes:

What started as a trend in fashion and beauty has now percolated into interior design. And why not? The Barbiecore trend is charming, playful, vivacious, and even romantic and elegant at times so it’s no surprise that many people want to incorporate it into their homes. To help you get inspired, we’ve rounded up some of the most stylish pink room ideas so you can create your very own Dreamhouse.

Designing your beach holiday home is a fun prospect. Here are some tips to get you started...

Christmas is a time that we can look forward to being reunited with family and friends. To ensure you have a beautiful celebration, we have scoured the best festive trends and bring you our top tips for decorating in 2022.

As we look forward to 2023 with optimism, here are some design trends that I believe will continue on and ones that will emerge… ‍

The perfect living room requires the perfect sofa. Here are our top picks of the best sofas on the market in Australia. From the sofa that you curl upon after work with a blanket, to sofas that impress - we have it covered.

When it comes to renovations, Interior Designers are an indispensable resource. In addition to beautifying your space, we can help with the practical side of the renovation, from managing trades, setting budgets and project managing. Here are 5 good reasons how interior designers (including me!) can benefit your major or minor renovation project.

Combining innovation with simplicity along with comfort and quality, mid-century modern has a cult following and continues to influence designers today.

In recent years, fashion houses such as Gucci and Versace have turned their creative attention to interior décor, including offering up some breath-taking wallpaper options. Here are some of my favourite big bold designs....

Using pics from my own projects, I’ve put together five tips so that you can be inspired to add some warmth to your own home in the chilly winter months.

JJ Redick, currently a shooting guard for the Dallas Mavericks shows off his Parisian inspired home in his Brooklyn Duplex. Redick’s wife Chelsea and two sons Knox and Kai reside in their gut renovated Dumbo penthouse.

There are many components to a successful interior, lighting being one of them. Artificial light is needed when natural light is limited. The correct lighting can elevate an interior and also develop a mood or ambiance depending on the setting.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner there are many ways to treat your Mum on her special day. Indulging in an intimate sit-down high tea is the perfect way to show how much you appreciate her. Sipping on prosecco or a variety of delicious teas whilst nibbling on sweet and savoury treats will create a personal and rememberable experience.

It’s a question that occasionally comes to mind when overwhelmed by the task of moving into a new home or wanting to refresh your very own living room. It can be daunting to give control to a stranger and invite them into your personal space to tweak and change the walls you reside in. Don’t stress, it’s not as daunting as you may think. 

We can all agree that 2020 was a pivotal eye opener in the way we live and use our homes. Predicted trends changed and we adapted to becoming homebodies with the mindset of comfort, tranquillity and Zen.

Our homes unwittingly became the epicentre of our world this year.

Since March, COVID-19 has changed the way we think and live. It has definitely impacted how people work and spend, but it has also impacted our home interiors. People have been spending lots of time at home, and it is clear that our homes need to be multi-use spaces. We will take a look at how interior design has changed since COVID-19.

The holiday season is upon us and this is normally the time that we are starting to plan or pack for our holiday adventures. With international boarders closed and some state boarders still closed or quite restricted, it is time to ditch your travel plans and create a staycation at home. Let's take a peak at some beautiful inspiration for ways to transform your home into a holiday oasis.

This winter in Australia has been long and lonely for many with different forms of lockdown since March. We have all spent a little extra time at home, forcing us to look at our homes in a little more detail than usual. The weather is warming up and our homes are likely in need of a little refresh. I have come up with five ways to freshen your house for spring.

In this article I take a look at 6 popular interior design styles that can help define your own personal interiors style.

Since isolating inside your home you may start to notice small details of your house or apartment you hadn’t thought about before—like why your older home doesn’t have a wardrobe, or how white subway tile became so ubiquitous.

Small apartment living is not unusual in big cities. Small spaces are not conducive with big changes. You may not have many options of where to place your sofa, or to purchase a larger dining table to fit all your guests, but you can make small changes that will make a big impact. If you are looking for ways to design the interior of your small apartment, follow the tips below.

Worldwide, we have been spending a lot of time at home lately. Your bedroom should feel luxurious and like a place to escape. When choosing items for your bedroom it is important to consider room scale. “Hotel style is the feeling of luxury when you walk into a room. It doesn’t have to be done overnight, you can add elements gradually.

Our clients were looking to create a unique statement apartment that made their new two bedroom home stand out in this prestigious new development and to create a beautiful flexible interior. We will show you how you can think outside of the box and how to style your small living space.

Small living rooms can look seriously stylish when you decorate well. You don't need to compromise on taste just because there is less space to work with. Follow these decorating tips if you are looking for small living room ideas.

One of the most anticipated trends of the year is the Pantone Colour of the Year. It sets the tone for many interiors spaces.Pantone has declared that 'Classic Blue' is the colour of the year for 2020.

We have been researching the best interior design trends in 2020 and have come up with a great list to get your 2020 design inspiration going. A new decade means new trends. Join us as we take a look at what stands the test of time, what is old and out, and what is brand new in the design world.

Missoni is well known for their iconic zigzag colourful prints. The new Missoni home collection is perfect for adding a pop of colour and style to a neutral palette.

Spas scream luxury, and every mother deserves a luxury getaway.

Mother's Day is a time to reflect on the hard work of our mum's and show our appreciation. Flowers seem to be the go to when it comes to gift giving, but let's think outside the box this Mother's Day.

Easter can be a very colourful time of the year between plastic eggs, jelly beans and bright furry characters. Your house doesn't have to become an Easter explosion. There are some simple updates you can make to bring some Easter cheer while staying stylish and understated.

There are endless options available in finding the right theme to decorate your home in for the big Christmas gathering. If you don't know where to begin - read on here!

Finding the right accents to accessorise your interior can be a tiresome task. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the options available to you and difficult to even know where to begin. This guide will give you clarity in finding the right pieces that define your interior style.

Decorating is an expensive process which adds up quickly. Flicking through luxury interior magazines and blogs it feels like you need an endless budget to achieve luxe styling.

Be ahead of the curve and start refreshing your interiors to get Spring-sale ready. You needn’t spend a fortune to achieve this, but there are some foundation principles you can apply that will elevate you above the rest. Check it out here...

We'd like to preface this piece by sharing what we always say to our clients: Go with what you love, rather than focussing on trends.

Each December, the Pantone Colour Institute captures the attention of the design world with the release of its 'Colour of the Year'

Continuing our travel theme this month - as it is the holiday season after all - we have pulled together the latest and most stylish in design for the jet setters among us.

Embrace the warmer weather and fall back in love with your home with our five simple ways to 'Spring-ify' it.

Forget having a huge house and an equally big budget to match: luxury is a matter of a few smart changes to replace the commonplace home furnishings with a touch of luxe.

For the amount of time we spend at our desks, it's surprising how little effort we put into making our work space a place we actually want to be.

Black and white are always in style, especially when it comes to bathrooms. A monochrome colour scheme creates a sense of timeless luxury and sophistication. We have compiled our top tips (and a gallery of photos for inspiration) to help you create the perfect black and white bathroom - whether you are planning a full renovation or a simple tile update.

Entertaining at home this Easter? We've put together some quick and simple ideas to create a warm and inviting space, which will last long after the Easter eggs are gone.

Whether you’re hosting a bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or Christmas lunch, Colin Cowie - American event planner extraordinaire - has put together his top tips for how to be a an organised and gracious host this holiday season.

This year, it's all about pared back, classic decor at the Christmas table. Forget the tinsel and tack and opt for muted colours and nature-inspired decor.

We've rounded up our favourite products on the market for our 2014 Christmas Gift Guide! From something for the gardener in your life, to treats for the cooks and pressies for the kids, you'll find our curated 'best of' guide below. Take a look...

As it's warming up, we can feel Summer approaching, and one of the best ways to make the most of the warm weather is by spending time outdoors. We're seeing more and more creative ways to decorate and design an outdoor space, so we've decided to put together our top eight trends and tips for decorating an outdoor living area.

Wall murals may have been around for some time, but we're seeing more and more of them as a way to decorate homes and transform spaces.When we say wall murals we're talking big, colourful and impressive.

There is a style that never goes out of fashion. A look that is always classic, no matter what season or year. A colour palette that goes with everything and clashes with nothing. Can you think what it is? It is, of course, the neutral tones

Some inspiration for your Christmas styling this year...

Born in Zambia and raised in South Africa, Colin Cowie is one of the world's most high-profile party planners. His clients include Jennifer Aniston, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez, Oprah Winfrey and Kim Kardashian, whilst his projects range from styling intimate birthday celebrations to iconic weddings.

Urban living has many advantages. 1) Closer to work 2) less travel time 3) restaurants, cafes and theatres are at your front door - but it comes at a price. Urban living often means less living space. Bernie shows how to create the illusion of space in a small living area, along with ways to maximise its functional use.

Revamping your bathroom is a sound investment, which can add countless dollars to the resale value of your home. When designing your bathroom, consider landscape of bath pieces, cabinet situation and your diversity of finishes.

I always wrote off the 'Plates on Display' look as being a bit kitsch, but Gwyneth Paltrow's dining area in her new home and other gorgeous examples may have swayed me to becoming a fan.