by AmandaSmythe | Mar 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Do you ever take a moment to just pause and consider what your true purpose is? I recently took a moment to dig deep and try to define this. It’s not easy to laser in on exactly what this is and of course it will be different for all of us. I have realised that... 
by AmandaSmythe | Feb 22, 2019 | Featured, Uncategorized
Most people consider design to be all about aesthetics, but our surroundings have a profound effect on mood, stress levels and overall happiness. Following are ten ways to improve your home and increase your wellbeing: Clutter Anyone who follows me knows that there’s... 
by AmandaSmythe | Feb 14, 2019 | Featured, Uncategorized
Returning to styling fundamentals, ‘what is the room for, and how do you want it to feel?’ might seem obvious for a home office. However, there are several things to consider. Is it for a female? A male? Or sometimes it can be a combination of both and... 
by AmandaSmythe | Jan 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
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... 
by AmandaSmythe | Jan 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
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... 
by AmandaSmythe | Jan 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
