The COH.

This year I have had the pleasure of working on a project very different to any other I’ve undertaken – the design of Auckland’s first co-living space, The COH.  A concept popular in big cities around the world, co-living is the trend of living with other like-minded people in a space that encourages its residents […]

SHORTLISTED – Amara Interior Blog Awards

We're super duper excited to find out we're one of five to make the shortlist for Best International Interior Designer Blog at the Amara Interior Blog Awards 2019.  Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London during November. "That's great" you might say "but tell me more about these awards." The brainchild of [...]

BANQUETTE SEATING space saver, style creator

It’s a favourite in restaurants and a must in caravans but built-in seating in the dining area, called banquette seating, has truly and successfully transitioned into the home environment.  Popularised in the 50’s and 60’s, banquettes are a little bit retro but modernised today with refined materials, designs and details.  There is something so cozy [...]

COLOUR 2019 – my top picks on what we’ll see more of this year

Colour perception is deeply personal and has a tangible effect on how we feel both mentally and physically.  So colour choices for your home should always be about what you love, the mood you aim to create and the purpose of the space. That said, colour trends are interesting to watch and undoubtedly influence our choices […]

A FAMILY HOME WITH STYLE & SOUL

Prompted by a move back to Auckland my clients undertook a substantial renovation of their home in Glendowie – a late 1960’s weatherboard and concrete home with the bones and potential to cater for a busy family’s varied needs. It has been a joy to join them on their renovation journey and help bring their […]

THE RATTAN REVIVAL

The thought of rattan might take you back to your Nana’s porch but this natural and durable material is making a huge comeback. Not seen in such volume since the eighties, classic rattan is being reinvented in modern and stylish forms. It is perhaps best known for bringing a laid-back beachy vibe to an interior, [...]

LUXE WINTER TRENDS

Winter’s chill has hit, but the colder temperatures are no excuse for being blue. Adding warmth and depth to your home interior with rich tones and soft, inviting textures will make you love winter like never before.  Here are my top 5 tips to warm up your home this season.

WALLPAPER TOP TIPS

WALLPAPER – I LOVE it and the power it yields to completely transform a space with personality, individuality and style.  From large dramatic designs to subtle depth and dimension created by small patterns and textures, the ever-increasing choice available is exciting, if not a little daunting.  If you are tempted to incorporate wallpaper somewhere in your home, read on for my […]