When designing a new project, an interior designer will always plan through to completion. We see the bigger picture and all of our design decisions are based on the end look. Unfortunately, something that I see quite often is clients stopping short of following through with accessories because either they have spent all their money, […]
The Bigger Picture Read More »
2 weeks ago I attended the PG Bison Road Show where they unveiled new products and colours for 2018. I must say, I was blown away by the colours, textures and quality of the products. A new world of possibilities has opened up for me using Melawood (PG Bison’s Melamine product) and I can’t wait to
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The other day myself and Carina were drooling over a bathroom interior that had 3 different shades of charcoal in it. Dark on dark on dark! Layering the same shade in an interior has been earmarked as a big trend for 2018 (I wrote about it here). Basically one colour is used in various tones
What’s the big difference between modern and contemporary design? Aren’t they just different words that basically mean the same thing…? You can be forgiven for thinking so as these two styles both describe the sleek look of today, BUT they actually have their own distinct traits. So to help us all out I am going to
LEARN THE LINGO – Modern vs Contemporary Design Read More »
One of my goals for this year is to make my blog a bit more personal and really share what goes on in my day-to-day business life. So part of that is of course sharing the journey of my projects with you. I hope to bring you along on the ride and share how I
SHOWCASE: Michelle Guzinski’s Expo Stand Read More »
Pantone announced the new Colour of the Year a few weeks ago and it really has raised some eyebrows in the design world. The colour is called Ultra Violet, and it is Purple folks, a very bright Purple – think Barney vibes! I am still wrapping my head around how to use “Greenery” – last
It’s the start of a brand new year and with that comes a whole lot of trend predictions – what will be hot in the design world in 2018? While we may want our homes to feel timeless and our décor to last forever, there’s no denying that trends play a large role in the decorating
I am busy with a design of a main ensuite bathroom for a client. Because this is my current focus and I have had bathrooms on my mind all week long, I thought I’d share with you some design details that I like to use in a bathroom to really up the ante in the
5 Design tips for Bathrooms Read More »
It’s no secret that I love a little bit of black in an interior. At the risk of sounding like a broken record; Black is bold, beautiful, iconic and a classic addition to any interior. I have shared some ideas before on how to embrace the colour en masse , (Read about it here) but
If there’s one design element that has been having a major moment lately, it has to be gallery walls. Whether it’s big, small or somewhere in between, creating a gallery with your favourite prints and art pieces can instantly elevate the style of any space. I recently moved my toddler from her cot into
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