When she's not writing for Interiors Addict, Olivia is now a TV and radio news producer. She's a journalism graduate of UTS Sydney.
The latest design from the creator of the popular perspex heart vases is finally available to pre-order!
These beautiful Sacre-Coeur (French for sacred heart) glitter vases by Lovestar are individually handcrafted in Australia, with no two the same.
Our Young Designer series aims to inspire those who are yet to get their first foot on the ladder in this fiercely competitive industry. Editorial assistant Olivia Shead spoke to Briana Hayes, interior designer at Brisbane’s Highgate House.
Briana, 25, always knew she wanted to be an interior designer. From the age of 11, every new year saw her change the colour scheme of her bedroom, where with the help of her father, she would add a fresh coat of paint to her childhood walls.
Makeover shows make design and colour look so easy, but as those of us who have spent hours staring at paint cards can attest, unfortunately it’s not that easy.
However, Designer Chicks are attempting to change this, with the Sydney-based group of design professionals holding an event all about colour. Entitled DC Code: 50 Shades of Hogbristle, the day will cover topics like how to choose a colour scheme, with demonstrations on how lighting can affect a perceived colour.
If Molecule could be described in one word, it would be diverse. They’re not your typical architecture and interior design firm, in fact they are quite the contrary, with their recently completed Escala Partners office job seeing them not only design the interior, but collaborate with hospitality professionals to design a refreshments menu and the soundtrack for the reception.
This attention to all aspects of a project is what sets Molecule apart and is also what saw them win the prestigious residential decoration category of the 2013 IDEA Awards.
For a long time, gardens were solely for the suburban house dweller, but times are changing and you no longer have to sacrifice a garden for inner-city living.
Matt Leacy from Landart Landscapes shares his tips for creating a low-cost and sustainable garden above street level:
From the tropical beaches to the historically rich landmarks, Mexico has everything you would want in a holiday destination. The only problem, it’s on the other side of the world. So save yourself the airfare and bring Mexico to you!
The Mexican interior design trend is all about glow, colour and heat. From a mix of earthy shades to vibrants, it is the handmade weaves, ceramic accessories and wrought iron ornaments that make the Mexican trend so well known. Icons are equally important, think the infamous Day of the Dead, native fruit and animal designs and the traditional floral patterns.
Below is a mix of Mexican imports and Mexican-inspired homewares that will transform your home.
A fresh concept in design has arrived in the form of East Editions. With the mission to bring creative people together, this artisan hub collaborates with established and emerging artists from Australia and around the world, to produce handmade, limited edition pieces.
Now on their third edition, East Editions has created a coffee table by Vans the Omega, quilt covers and pillow cases by Kyle Hughes-Odgers and most recently and currently on sale, cushion covers by Webuyyourkids (WBYK).
Hello Yellow is a boutique online homewares store whose mission is to discover emerging designers and bring their pieces straight to your door.
Sourcing original and limited edition design and fashion accessories, founder Wendy Beard aims to showcase carefully chosen items that tell their own unique story.
Entries for the 2014 Dulux Colour Awards close on 6 February, meaning there is less than a month remaining for designers, architects and students to showcase their imaginative use of colour.