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Bathroom ideas: The Stables’ take on 2018’s top looks

The Stables bathroom

With 2018 drawing to a close we thought we’d get a prominent interior designer’s take on the year’s top bathroom trends. No stranger to our readers, Catherine Heraghty of The Stables continues to create inspiring bathroom spaces and today she shares her favourite 2018 bathroom trends and looks and even gives us the inside goss on how to get the look.

The Stables bathroom
This dreamy bathroom is one of Catherine’s designs

The timber vanity
The timber vanity has been a strong look for a while now and Jen is a massive fan too. “The vanity is always a key focal point in any bathroom and it should feel luxurious and timeless. You can’t look past the beautiful Loughlin Furniture timber vanities, which are hand crafted and custom designed with natural timber finishes to suit your bathroom and fit your vision,” says Catherine, who favours these vanities due to their generous storage capacity and wall-hung design. “They provide great storage thanks to deep drawers ensuring the bathroom doesn’t look cluttered, and being wall-hung gives the illusion of extra space too.”

The Stables bathroom

Statement taps
“It’s no secret that special finished tapware such as brass, chrome, and rose gold have been a key design trend this year to add a touch of luxury. Quality tapware should be essential and its unique features can really make your bathroom stand out,” says Catherine who suggests looking to Barben’s Bezzoni tapware collection to get the look in your home.

The Stables powder room
Catherine’s choice of statement black tap ware really pops against this otherwise white powder room

“The Barben Bezzoni collection offers a minimalist and timeless design with unique rose gold, chrome and matte black finishes to add that extra touch of luxury to your bathroom,” says Catherine.

Barben basin mixer
Barben basin mixer in matte black

Styling accessories
If a new vanity or tapware is out of the question, a simple restyle of your bathroom accessories can make a palpable difference to the space. “If you are not ready to make a big investment yet, investing in some key bathroom accessories with the right styling is a simple yet effective way to enhance the look of your bathroom,” says Catherine.

Zanui waffle towels
Waffle towels from Zanui

“Add some texture and character by investing in high quality soft and plush towels, such as the Zanui Waffle towel or anything from the Zanui Home collection, and add a touch of colour with simple marble accessories or unique plant vases to bring some greenery to the space for a fresh look.”

The Stables greenery
Now that is a gorgeous pop of greenery in the bathroom!

For more on The Stables | November 2018 bathroom trends

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Real reno: The Stables’ latest serene family home

The entry
The entry

Home to a young family of four and located in the Sydney suburb of Caringbah South, this sleek renovation was carried out recently by Catherine Heraghty of The Stables.

The entry
Entry

“I am lucky that my client has exquisite taste and we see eye to eye on almost everything,” says Catherine of the project that included a renovation of the powder room and ensuite and the purchasing of furniture for the whole house. The ultimate aim was to imbue the home with a more contemporary vibe.

Lounge room
Lounge room

“When I first met my client, she had already done a few things and there was definitely a hint of Hamptons in the home with the plantation shutters and the white and grey colour scheme – but she was also very keen on more contemporary design pieces,” says Catherine who was tasked with creating something beautiful yet practical for a young family too. “We went for modern yet classic pieces throughout.”

Master bedroom
Master bedroom

As with all of Catherine’s projects, this one makes marvellous use of texture – gorgeous subtle details such as pennyround tiles, splashes of mid-toned timber and rattan all combine to gorgeous effect.

The master ensuite
Master ensuite

“I adore the marble pennyround tiles in the powder room, they are the perfect way to add that little bit of luxe and texture to a tiny space without fighting for your attention. Sometimes it’s nice to splurge on certain things to really help lift a space and if you are tiling a small area like this, this is definitely a place to do it!” says Catherine.

Powder room
Powder room

Passionate about Australian design, Catherine specified a Jardan console in the home’s foyer and it’s one of her favourite aspects of the home’s refresh.

The Jardan entry console
The entry features a Jardan console

“I adore the foyer, I feel really strongly about Australian made and Australian designed so to have the console from Jardan in there as the centrepiece makes me so happy! It’s a truly beautiful piece that will last for years to come! The foyer works so well as there is a great selection of beautiful pieces in there and they all sit against that stunning backdrop of greenery out the window – it really is the perfect entrance to a family home,” says Catherine.

The entry
Entry
Dining room & kitchen
Dining room & kitchen

Currently working on stage two of the renovation, Catherine has plenty of other design tricks up her sleeve. “Stay tuned!”

For more | A serene & stylish nursery

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Our 10 favourite interviews of 2017

Carla

One of the best things about writing for Interiors Addict is being able to learn about amazingly creative people. From artists to designers and everything in between, these individuals have a lot of insights, ideas and inspiration to share. Below are some of our favourite interviews, so get ready to bookmark! 

Therese Moussa, The Grounds’ head stylist: Immaculately detailed, the gorgeous Grounds eateries make you feel like you’ve entered an enchanting wonderland, far, far away from Sydney. We spoke to the head stylist, Therese Moussa, about just how much work goes into transforming these bespoke spaces.

The Grounds

Sarah Ellison, stylist and furniture designer: For eight years, Sarah Ellison was the design savvy-mind behind Real Living magazine, but now she has gone solo… creating her own interiors brand. With a style that is modern and relaxed, Sarah gave us the lowdown on her new furniture and homewares.

Sarah

Lucky Price, The Block’s casting director: A self-confessed ‘old hag’ when it comes to The Block, Lucky Price has been working as a casting director on the hit reality show since 2010. So if you fancy being on our TV screens, it comes as no surprise that Lucky is the man with the tips!

Lucky

Jemma Bell, Canvas+Sasson’s resident designer: Canvas+Sasson began as a lot of small businesses do, from home, with the juggle of kids, family and boxes and boxes of cushions. Ten years on, one of the designers behind Canvas+Sasson spilled the secrets, on how the label has flourished over time.

Canvas+Sasson

Tracie Ellis, AURA Home’s founder: We’ve long loved AURA Home so we thought it was about time we learnt about the woman behind the brand, Tracie Ellis. With a background in fashion and design, in 2000 she created her own line. And as they say, the rest is history!

Tracie

Carla Coulson, photographer: While it was Carla Coulson’s stunning art prints which first caught our attention, it was her back story we knew we had to share. At 35, Carla took a plunge, moving to Italy to study photography. If you want to take a leap of faith – but need a little push – this is a must read!

Carla

Cleo Ganis, Leaf & Co’s co-founder: A family affair, Leaf & Co is run by a mother and her two daughters. Working primarily with ceramics, the pieces are handmade using Australian sourced clay, natural minerals and oxides. If you need to do some Christmas shopping, it’s definitely worth checking out.

Cleo and her family

Natalee Bowen, Indah Island’s founder: Jen’s been Hamptons obsessed since she visited earlier this year, but turns out, she may not have had to travel half way around the world… with interior designer Natalee Bowen beautifully portraying Hamptons decor right here in Australia. The photos are a must see!

Indah Island designed home

Christopher Broome, artist: It’s always exciting to discover an artist at the beginning of their career, and Christopher Broome has a particularly interesting story; giving up his job as an electrician to follow his passion: art. This interview will give you all the good feels.

Christopher

Catherine Heraghty, The Stables’ founder: No doubt many of you are familiar with the modern, coastal aesthetic of interior styling company The Stables… they’re well-loved on Instagram that’s for sure! We find out more about the lady behind the feed; plus her story provides plenty of inspiration for any budding designers.

Catherine

We hope you liked this list.

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Covet My Coffee Table: With Catherine Heraghty of The Stables

With an Instagram awash with the beautiful stylings of her home, we knew we would be remiss to not peak inside the living room of Catherine Heraghty, the mind behind interior styling company The Stables.

It’s one of those spaces that oozes style but liveability, a fine line to balance, especially when you have small children and an extremely cute dog! So when it came to styling her coffee table, Catherine knew she had to keep function front of mind. “You have to consider the material it is made from, how it will be used and the shape that suits the space best. There are some gorgeous oak coffee tables with beautiful oiled finishes, but while these look gorgeous they can mark easily. This is definitely something to be aware of it you eat dinner at your coffee table or have kids that are constantly hanging all over it!”

So instead she chose the Nord coffee table from Melbourne based brand Middle of Nowhere. Painted soft grey it beautifully contrasts the timber floor, which means Catherine can avoid the hazard of rugs, a bonus when you have unsteady toddlers. However, her favourite feature is the tabletop itself. “You can actually see the texture of the timber grain through the grey paint. I am a massive fan of introducing texture to a space no matter how subtle, it’s always the small details that make the big difference for me.”

When it comes to styling, a first priority is always a fresh bunch of flowers: “I love to style with flowers as they add a certain energy to a space that accessories can’t.” Then it’s all about layering. In today’s look (Catherine admits she changes her coffee table weekly!) there’s trays of different sizes, draped ceramic beads, coasters, design magazines, plus two new purchases, a blush mug and gold vessel from Zakkia. “I just love the unusual shape of both, they will be pieces I will keep for a long time to come. When you love something it will never go out of style.”

When styling your own coffee table Catherine recommends using items that have the same colours as other elements in the room. “I tend to use an artwork as my starting point when purchasing accessories for a space. I will pull colour from the artwork and select cushions and accessories for the coffee table to complement these.” Height and depth are also important, just remember to not have the tallest object obstruct the view.

For Catherine coffee tables are more than a pretty piece to brighten up the living room, rather they are vital to the space. “I think it is one of the biggest decisions you make for a living space. The sofa is the biggest decision and the coffee table is secondary, but it supports and backs up the sofa choice. It is really crucial to get it right to give a harmonious result.” So, no pressure!

For more | Browse our other coffee tables

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Designer profile: Meet Catherine Heraghty of The Stables

No doubt many of you are familiar with the modern Australian, coastal aesthetic of the boutique interior styling company The Stables. Their use of soft, muted colours, clean lines and natural light has earned them a plethora of fans and given they recently added a cushion range to their offering (featured in the pics below), we thought it was time we found out more about the lady behind the feed, Catherine Heraghty.

Catherine Heraghty

After studying design at Sydney’s Enmore Design Centre, Catherine kicked off her career by launching a property styling business which she juggled with a number of other jobs. “When my property styling business was in its infancy I had to hold other jobs to support myself. For quite a few years, whilst running it, I was also a studio manager at another design agency in Surry Hills. In another role, I was the PA at a very well-known Sydney based textile designer and I also did quite a bit of assisting on editorial and advertising shoots,” says Catherine who went out on her own once the business could support her.

“I eventually took the leap of faith and worked solely on my own business which is a scary step to begin with but I never looked back!” says Catherine who sold the property styling business 18 months ago with a desire to downsize and get back to basics.

“Whilst I am a qualified interior designer, I classify myself as an interior stylist – this is what I love and I know this is where my strengths lie. So, I just started doing what I loved and The Stables was born! It gained traction very quickly, especially on social media platforms,” says Catherine who now boasts over 100k followers.

A tranquil, accessible and stylish Instagram feed, it’s easy to see why Catherine has carved out a significant following. “I love light and airy spaces and I am definitely drawn towards soft and muted colour palettes. I try and inject as much texture into my space as possible by the way of natural finishes to warm spaces up, for example, timbers, woven products, baskets and throws,” says Catherine.

There’s no doubt that Catherine’s social media following also keeps her very busy. “Instagram is almost a full-time job in itself and the amount of opportunities that this incredible platform can provide you with still amazes me every day. Essentially, this part of the business involves lots of styling which is the fun part! I constantly have to create fresh content for social media to keep it interesting for my followers,” says Catherine who collaborates with brands on a regular basis. “It basically involves styling clients’ products The Stables way!”

As for inspiration, Catherine mostly finds it online but has found herself returning to traditional print media of late. “Given the fast-paced lifestyle we all lead these days, I really love to get inspiration from a magazine as I find this a slower process rather than letting my thumb scroll through hundreds of images in just minutes. I like that print media makes me slow down!” She isn’t a fan of blindly following trends and is careful to always put her own mark on things. “I get so much of my inspiration online like everyone else but the key for me is to try and put my own spin on something rather than just copying a look and reproducing someone else’s style.”

But it’s hands-on design that gives Catherine the most satisfaction, and it’s a side of the business that is continuing to grow. “The first and most important thing to me are my clients. The work I do for each client is extremely varied, some clients come to me with an empty five-bedroom house and want me to furnish it from top to bottom. Others come to be with a two-bedroom unit which they are planning on gutting and engage me to select all the finishes and then furnish it. Others may come to me with problem areas of their home, for example their living room and they want me to transform it for them or make it feel finished,” says Catherine.

Photography: Gez Xavier Mansfield

For more | Shop Catherine’s cushions online

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The gallery exhibition and retail pop-up for interiors lovers

Side Project, hosted by The Stables, is an exciting new exhibition and retail pop-up showcasing the work of some of Australia’s most innovative independent designers and artists.

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Page Thirty Three

Today marks the launch of this new breed of design event in Sydney – encapsulating the best elements of a gallery exhibition, a retail space and a trade-show into the one format. Side Project will run during Sydney InDesign, but won’t be just a trade-to-trade event. Taking over the entire ground floor of The Stables, it will be open to all sectors of the creative community.

Porcelain Bear
Porcelain Bear

The exhibition features renowned Australian export (LA based) artist Jonathan Zawada, the inventive designs of Blakebrough + King, ceramics house Porcelain Bear, Sydney based design duo Page Thirty Three and many more.

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Henry Wilson

The work exhibited consists largely of one-off or short run pieces, most of which have been crafted specifically for this event. Products include printed and hand-painted artworks, sculptural furniture, functional objects, magazines, crockery, textiles and more. The common theme between all participants is a thirst for exploration within their respective fields and a tone of voice that is conceptual, modern and above all experimental.

Side Project is a forum for designers, created by designers. For more information.