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Referring back to our styling principles, the first thing we need to look at is the functionality of the room. What is the room for, how do you want it to feel, and what is the focal point? This is particularly important in regards to a living area, because a living...

The perception may be that young people moving into a new home should be saving money and beg, borrow and steal (not literally!) their new furniture, and furnishings. In reality however, young people these days are wanting that polished look in their new homes and are...

Every year exciting new trends emerge in the design world and 2019 is no exception! Following are my top five picks for the year ahead, and my advice is to stick to larger pieces that are classic and won’t date too quickly.  If you’re keen on current trends but fear...

A lot of people have a fear that by using an interior stylist, the budget for decorating their home will be completely blown. They feel that by doing it themselves, they're saving money, when in fact, it's quite the opposite.  When I'm engaged by a client, one of the...

Sometimes when clients come to me, I find that one of their main concerns is that by hiring an interior stylist, they will lose that personal touch on their home and end up with a very ‘styled’ looking home. However, a good interior stylist will listen to their...

As many of my loyal followers will know, I have shared many tips over the last few months, including to Australian House & Garden and Houzz on styling tips for the festive season. As is the Australian way, these have focussed on making the most stylish occasion of...

2018 has been a lucky year for me full of wonderful design, family and travel. I was very fortunate to visit one of my favourite places twice in one year – Bali. My most recent trip was a retreat which included 11 amazing, inspiring and just all-round beautiful women....

There is a myriad of issues that face many people when attempting to decorate their own homes. These are often a combination of many factors such as time, lack of knowledge or resources and complete overwhelm.  What you may not realise, however, is that designers can...

When styling any room, it's important to first of all take the time to think about what the room is for and how you want it to feel. This might seem obvious for a bedroom, but when styling a bedroom, there can be more than meets the eye. Obviously, a bedroom is for...

As with any room first we need to decide on the focal point of the room and in any bed room this will always be the bed. Decide on the best position for the bed taking into account all the other pieces that you will need to fit into the room. This isn’t always easy in...

Create a Welcoming Entrance  A good first impression is critical to win over buyers and your front door is the first thing they will see when they visit your home. Keep the area clean, freshly painted and well landscaped, and paint the door if needed. Update or repair...

A lot of my clients come to me having started a decorating project and then finding themselves stuck part way through and not knowing how to proceed. As is often the case with DIY projects, pieces have been purchased individually purely based on emotion. Don’t get me...

  I recently had clients engage me to decorate their beautiful home. They had lived there for 10 years, had grown their family there, and adored the house and the location. They were both professionals, and had been too busy working and raising their family, (aren't...

Decorating your home is a very personal experience, whether you do it yourself or hire a professional. While it's great to have confidence in your taste and skills, there are a lot of other elements that come into play.  Firstly, do you have the time? Painstakingly...

Starting the Decorating Process and Not Getting it Right - The Rise of DIY and the Costly Mistakes it Can Cause.   A lot of us watch The Block and look at Instagram and Pinterest for inspiration, particularly if we are interested in renovating or decorating our...

A NEW season means a fresh start, so why not begin in the home? What better time than Spring to give your home a revamp? Open the windows, let the warm air in and think about what’s on trend for Spring 2018.  Bold Interior Colour Schemes  No doubt, white and grey...

Downsizing is usually an exciting new chapter for most but can also lead to stress and anxiety for anyone who loves their belongings but isn't quite sure how to make the transition. Empty nesters or anyone moving from a large home into an apartment all face the...

When I'm designing for clients, I'm always wary of putting in place things that are very on trend or faddish, that are hard to change, such as tiles and tapware. We all see a lot of beautiful images on Instagram and Pinterest and in print magazines. We’re constantly...

Moving into a new home is exciting yet it can also be overwhelming and stressful, and often we just don't know where to start. No matter how long you've been in your old home, you will have no doubt accumulated some excess baggage, especially if you have children. A...