Nicole England, photographer of interiors and architecture Nicole England discovered her love for photography when she was at school, skipping other classes to spend more time in the darkroom. With an architect brother and interior designer mother it’s perhaps no surprise she came to specialise in photographing beautiful homes. “I was lucky enough to grow […]
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Win an award winning Dutch designer chair The Flux chair from Holland can hold up to 160kgs but it folds up flat and can even be hung on the wall if storage is tight. It was awarded Grand Designs Product of the Year 2011 in the UK earlier this year and it is available in 8 bright colours. The Flux combines design with […]
Interior designer and blogger Dana Tomic Hughes takes a holistic approach to design with a style which is eclectic and “high on personality”. Dana was Associate Director of Interiors at Bates Smart before going out on her own with her company yellowtrace in 2008, later starting the successful blog of the same name. “During my […]
Being named Belle Coco Republic Designer of the Year was a great start to 2011 for Greg Natale and it’s turning into a pretty huge year for him as he celebrates a decade of running his own business. Known for his decorative style and use of pattern, Greg’s look is very different to the laid […]
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Sibella’s Styling Tips
As promised, a few tips and words of wisdom from last night’s Emotive Interiors workshop with Sibella Court in Sydney. What you should have in your styling toolkit: A staple gun Push pins Hot glue gun Spirit level 3M hooks of all sizes 3M Blue Painter’s Tape Blu Tack Paint brushes Tape measure A list […]
She’s probably the best known interior stylist in Australia. Sibella Court owns the shop The Society Inc, she’s written two hugely popular books (Etcetera in 2010 and The Stylist’s Guide to NYC in May this year) and she’s about to release a third. Her life is something of a whirlwind and she’s reached a sort of celebrity […]
Shaynna Blaze is the well loved female face of LifeStyle Channel’s most popular show, Selling Houses Australia. Not bad for her first TV gig. She recently ran a colour masterclass on Ten’s The Renovators. As she points out, free to air TV has been slow to catch on to what has been a hugely popular […]
The Stylist’s Guide to Homewares Shopping in Sydney and Melbourne Following on from yesterday’s interview with Mr Jason Grant, interior stylist extroadinaire, he’s put together an exclusive list of his top shops, websites and design blogs for Interiors Addict. Hold onto your credit cards! Bricks and mortar stores (in Melbourne and Sydney) Pure and General, […]
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Jason Grant, living his dream
Jason Grant left his prestigious role as style director for Real Living magazine last year and hasn’t stopped working since. It’s a good job he loves his work so much it feels like play. One of the most positive and passionate people I’ve interviewed, while he may insist he’s been given a lot of ‘lucky breaks’ there’s no […]
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A great idea for renters
Readers of this blog know I love coming across great ideas for renters who want a fabulously stylish space but can’t commit to things homeowners have the luxury of playing around with. Like paint, wallpaper, nails in walls… you catch my drift. This week I came across wallstudio, which is fantastic for renters and fickle […]
SPECIAL OFFER: 10% OFF EVERYTHING AT LIFE INTERIORS FOR ALL READERS! If you’ve seen Channel 9‘s new interior decoration show Top Design you’ll no doubt have ogled some great furniture from Life Interiors. This Sydney-based furniture retailer has a brilliant range of modern and retro furniture, ranging from the classic pieces we’re all familiar with, […]
I hope you’ve enjoyed the previous 9 interior styling tips we’ve brought you from Martina Hrubes at Ruby in Design. You still haven’t had enough? Well then here’s the 10th and final installment. You’re ready to take it to the next step! This is where it all comes together! TASK A feature wall should always be […]
Retail buyers and stylists from around Australia will be flocking to Melbourne next month to see the latest in homeware and giftware products from more than 50 categories at the Home & Giving Fair. Eryn Behan, managing director at trend forecasters Ginger Trend Consulting, says the fair is the best place to see products showcasing the upcoming […]
Bedroom before and after I love a good before and after! Monique Sartor of Sartorial Interiors created this lovely bedroom for her client. “The client wanted the large bedroom to have a few bigger and contemporary, quality pieces and for the overall feel to be of a tranquil santuary,” said Monique. “We used divine […]
Space planning is an integral part of maximising the usability of your home. Effectively balancing your arrangements can help to overcome small obstacles and improve efficiency – there should always be a natural flow to how you move through the room. TIP One of the principles behind Feng Shui is to allow natural pathways […]
FURNITEX and DECORATION + DESIGN have confirmed a stellar line-up for the 2011 International Industry Seminar Series, coming up this Thursday and Friday at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Sponsored by Home Beautiful, eight leading design experts from across the globe will inspire interior enthusiasts as they discuss the hot trends for future seasons and influences driving […]
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Styling tip 5: Mix it up!
It’s important to remember in this whole process that you don’t have to stick to one trend or style because you think it might go out of fashion. Get that fear out of your head and, instead, have a play by mix-and-matching the pieces you have chosen that reflect the story you want to tell. […]
Now that you’ve built a strong foundation by introducing aspects of your personal style, story and colour preferences to your home, you can continue to build upon this by adding even further depth and complexity to the space. Patterns and texture play a huge part in impacting your overall look and feel and they’re some […]