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Interior designer Blainey North’s latest furniture

It’s really no surprise that interior designer Blainey North’s furniture designs are as glamorous as she is and as luxurious as the five-star interiors she is famous for.

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Sydney interior designer Blainey North

Established in 2001, Blainey North & Associates is a studio specialising in the interior architecture and design of luxury environments for five star hotels, exclusive residences and bespoke commercial and retail projects in Australia and abroad. Blainey North Collection was was established established as an extra arm to the business, specialising in custom designed furniture and specialty lighting.

The Passos swivel chair is one of a kind. On a concealed swivel base, encased in high gloss timber and edged in polished metal, this armchair is alluring from every angle.
The Passos swivel chair is one of a kind. On a concealed swivel base, encased in high gloss timber and edged in polished metal, this armchair is alluring from every angle.

It has always made sense to me that interior designers should design their own pieces. An ‘atelier for interiors’, Blainey is passionate about connecting ideas from the different design disciplines of fashion, film and the visual arts to create a unique language and ageless aesthetic.

The 3 seater Vita lounge’s strong geometric timber pattern lies elegantly amid a rich upholstery.
The 3 seater Vita lounge’s strong geometric timber pattern lies elegantly amid a rich upholstery.

She’s had no shortage of recognition, published in the Andrew Martin International Interior Design Review and featured in Harper’s Bazaar’s Hottest 100, as one of the top five design practices to watch. She has also been sponsored by the British Consulate to expand into London.

Breaking all boundaries and with the element of surprise, the Tsara side table ridicules reality with reflections created from its curved mirrored internal, combined with its high gloss timber external.
Breaking all boundaries and with the element of surprise, the Tsara side table ridicules reality with reflections created from its curved mirrored internal, combined with its high gloss timber external.

Last year, the studio completed a number of prestigious large scale residences in Sydney and a private art gallery and commercial building in Perth. Hotel commissions included a scope of works for Crown Towers Melbourne, Crown Metropol Perth and Crown Promenade Melbourne. Blainey has also been engaged to undertake the interior architecture of the lobby bar and spa for the new six-star Crown Towers Perth Hotel.

Individual elements of leather, timber and metal collaborate to bring enjoyment of the aesthetic experience that is the Bloomsbury console.
Individual elements of leather, timber and metal collaborate in the aesthetic experience that is the Bloomsbury console.

Isn’t her furniture divine?

Selected pieces from the Blainey North Collection are available at Becker Minty’s Potts Point store and the full range is available to view by appointment at the Blainey North showroom in East Sydney.

Look out for an interview with Blainey on Interiors Addict soon!

By Jen Bishop

Jen Bishop is our owner and publisher and an experienced journalist and editor. Interiors Addict has been her full-time job for more than 10 years. She is mum to two young boys and lives in Sydney.