Seasonal Home
Autumn With autumn evenings drawing in and the cooler evenings causing a sharp intake of breath, now is a good time to turn our attention to some jobs indoors. Safety First After a prolonged period of shutdown it is the…
Property Wisdom
First Impressions A well staged property is likely to sell faster than one that is not. An empty/vacant property are often perceived to be worth less than the advertised price. One reason for this; potential buyers assuming the owner is desperate…
When the Walls are Alive!
Commercial buildings in particular are benefitting from the landscaping trend of living walls/green walls/vertical gardens. Vertical Thinking Corporations and consumer habits face increasing pressure to be aware of their impact on the planet. Expanding green areas seems like a logical…
Old Flooring
You may be fortunate to discover an original stone or floor tiles under an unwanted carpet. Perhaps previous owners left an exposed but neglected original floor? Features such as older floors may be detailed in the listing if it is…
Hand Thrown
Hand thrown pottery and stoneware are excellent talking pieces. Perfecting pottery techniques and individual style takes patience and practice to master. As with many handcrafted pursuits, techniques that artisans develop can produce perfect feature pieces to take centre stage in…
That Festive Feeling
Warm sweaters are out of hibernation to ward off the sudden plummet in temperature. As we creep further into November, that festive feeling is gaining momentum. If you’re in retail, you’ve probably been running the Jingle Bell marathon since earlier…
The Designer Look
Wishful Thinking Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could wave our hands and the room before us transformed into the space of our dreams. And yet, you don’t have to be a designer to clear out years of junk. Or…
Science is the Photography
By its true definition, the “science of photography” refers to chemistry and physics, the camera and its lenses—the very machinations and function of a camera that is used to develop an image. But for those of us who aren’t scientifically…
Imagination Encircles the World
Human imagination has limitless potential. It shapes discussions of culture and industrial creation across the world. Our capacity for storytelling and creating inspires and comforts us. In interior design, we create stories with mood boards, furniture, feature items and colour…