It’s not uncommon for design styles from other eras to come back into fashion and then go back out. And also for some to become classics never to date. The iconic style of ‘Mid-Century Modern’ is one of them. But where did come from and why does it still influence design and style in our Read More…
Hamptons Design Style
Hamptons design is a classic, sophisticated yet understated style which will remain timeless for many years. The key to this design is to have a relaxed feel with high-end finishes. But also a simple colour palette with attention to joinery detail. To my mind, in Australia we have fused this style with Australian country to Read More…
Minimalist Home
‘Design a minimalist home’ was the main rule of this week’s brief on Channel 7’s ‘House Rules’. So where did this interior design style come from? This design style began to emerge during the second half of the 20th century. It was influenced by Japanese interior design culture where ‘less is more’. Post-World War 1 Read More…
Coastal Home
A coastal home can often get confused with nautical or Hamptons style interiors. While they all have many elements in common, they each have some very different details which set them apart from each other. They all create a calm coastal feel. A light, bright and airy atmosphere encompassing open plan living with fresh whites Read More…
Suave, Sophisticated Masculine Home
A suave, sophisticated masculine home is this weeks brief on Channel 7’s ‘House Rules’. The brief was set by none other than our trusty builder George from Buildrite, who is one of the shows contestants with his best mate Laith. Here we explore everything you need to know about how to achieve a suave and Read More…
Modern Eco Ranch Style
Modern Eco Ranch Style! This was the design style given to Channel Seven’s ‘House Rules’ contestants this week as part of their brief. The House Rules: Create a modern eco ranch; to embrace texture, up-cycling and wood; be soft and subtle; think inside-out with the bathroom; and, bring the rainforest into the master. We break Read More…
Miami Style
Miami Style was part of the brief that George (one of our trusted builders from Buildrite) and his mate Laith were given, along with the rest of the contestants on this weeks Channel 7’s ‘House Rules’ renovation. Miami is a large cosmopolitan city well known for its huge skyscrapers and condominiums overlooking the ocean. It’s Read More…
What Does The Polio Vaccine And Architecture Have In Common?
What Does The Polio Vaccine And Architecture Have In Common? Well, how many times have you walked into a room and felt like you belonged? How about a space that you felt productive in, one that made you feel creative? Do you know that it is clever interior design that creates this feel? Your built Read More…
Furniture Makeover – From Drab To Fab!
A furniture makeover is a great project to considering doing at home during these current times of self-isolation. Online market places are full of budget friendly beautiful finds. More often than not, these second-hand gems are in need of alittle TLC to make them their best again. Or you may already have the perfect piece Read More…
Inspired Spaces Transform a Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Inspired Spaces were invited to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Concord to help with their upcoming transformation. The Church was wanting to be more appealing to a younger congregation and bring it into the current century. Their brief was to update the church, create calmness and ambiance along with having practical, attractive finishes. On our Read More…
