An Interview with our Minmi Road Residence
By opening adjoining walls, we enabled a dual zone fireplace to link both the casual and formal dining zones – a welcome connection of spaces when entertaining with family and friends. Here we chat to Tina about the renovation.
rise of the micro laundry
Here in Australia, we are blessed with larger homes than our European counterparts, which affords us a dedicated room solely for the purpose of laundry. But the rise of inner-city apartments and the cost of living has put a spotlight on small footprint living and in some cases, forced these micro spaces into existence.
Less stuff, more time
I get so over stuff. I work with stuff, I specify stuff, I source, collate, install, style and photograph stuff. What I really love, is a clean slate.
5 tips for small home living
Living in a small home can be a challenging position. Add to that children and limited storage, and you have a situation where the home can become more chaos than harmony.
Queens of Beige
We were having a giggle in the office this week over our ‘beigeness’. If there’s such a term, we’re pretty much the queens of it when it comes to interiors. And its not to be bland and boring, or safe as a palette; its that it truly makes us happy.
shared boys room
Sharing some thoughts on this room designed for my two youngest, and how it came together with the Editor of Minty Magazine, Sarah Davies.
a thought on home
Thats the second person today to come in and say, “I’ve had a designer out, but I didn’t like what she was recommending.”
And thats ok, we don’t always hit the nail on the head first time round, or sometimes even the second time. But its the next bit that bothered me: “It just didn’t feel right.”
And that’s the crux. Home is a feeling.
Kids Live Here | Creating calm kids rooms
When living with kids, bridging the gap between adult and all-inclusive child living can be achieved, and the results leave a space feeling calm, organised and cohesive.
art installation estabar
Last week we were asked by the beautiful Bec of Estabar Newcastle to create and install a temporary wall hanging for her incredible cafe. This was the result x
Live beautifully | Easter crafting
Easter in our home has always been a time of reconnecting and relaxing. Its time spent together, whether indoors or out, but most importantly just being.
Summer Gathering | Valley Vogue + GatherStudio
Our annual get together – we so look forward to this evening after all the christmas chaos has settled and we can really relish the year ahead. Its a chance to catchup with clients, our tradies who look after us year round, and industry mates who we never seem to have enough spare time to play with. We look forward to this like date night.
Designing personal furniture
You know what you like, and you know what you don’t like. Sometimes, you just have to get it made.
twenty-fifteen celebrations
We celebrated the end of year with a casual lunch at home, cheese, wine, and our little ones in tow. Heres to 2015 x
GatherCovet | Leather
GatherCovet | Leather Spike, as he was affectionately known, was my larger than life grandfather. He was an incredible artistian and could work wonders with leather. He could create beautifully hand crafted pieces ranging from simple belts to complex bags, clothing...
Play | Architecture
Living in the cold, Japanese town of Sapporo, playing outside has its limits. Winters welcome heavy snowfall that reaches up to 5 metres high making a play at the local park unlikely during this season.
Find | Table Lamps
Nothings better than curling up with a hot chocolate, a big chunky throw and a good book. I flick my lamps on and instantly my home seems to glow and cosiness fills every corner.
Muse | Simplicity
Muse |...
FIND| Oliver Furniture
We are always talking multi-purpose furniture around here. Its our way of designing with longevity in mind. If I am (on behalf of my client) to invest in a piece of furniture, I question what I’m going to do with it later. Later when I’m re-decorating, later when the trends change, later when I’m bored with it, or just later when the kids have outgrown it.
Muse | Natural Palettes
Muse | Natural Palettes Photography: Steve Backs Ariel view of Hutt Lagoon in Western...
Matt Black + Marble | A small bathroom renovation
Matt Black + Marble | A small bathroom renovation Design by No Glitter, No Glory and architect Dieter Vander Velpen. Loving the monochromatic details in this renovated bathroom. See the before pic below for a small room transformation. ...
Events | Creative Womens Circle
Events | Creative Womens Circle Very pleased to be invited to guest speak at the Creative Women’s Circle event here in Newcastle. Pop over here for all the...
Christmas gathering | Table ware
I get so inspired by what Christmas could look like, and I delight in planning it out. I love the natural palette of nature and tend to focus on the simple beauty, the shapes and the textures.
Made By Cohen | Armadale Residence
Made By Cohen | Armadale Residence Designer: Susie Cohen from Made By Cohen in collaboration with Robson Rak Architects Simplicity in colour palette is the trademark of enduring design. Feel the calmness of this home in whites, warm timber and accents of black. ...
Buy less, choose well
Buy less, choose...
Eames by design | Charles and Ray Eames
Charles and Ray Eames were masters of design, a dynamic duo affectionately known as ‘the architect and the painter’. Together they helped to shape the design world as we know it.
Take a seat | The humble stool
Take a seat | The humble stool Mixing stools with existing benches and chairs creates a warm inviting feel that screams casual entertaining. Stools have been around for eons. Today, the stool is not just used for seating but as a show piece that can make or...
Solid style | Concrete wares
Teamed with white, concrete has been used to create beautiful minimalist exteriors for many years. Its sensuous moulded curves and lines, as well as it’s moody palette, are proving to be perfect for modern interiors.