Studio Blog.

Articles exploring interior design in practice: from workspace planning and home design strategies to the materials, layouts, and atmospheres that shape how spaces function.

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Mount Lawley Project: Creating a Purposeful Multipurpose Room

A Mount Lawley interior design project that transforms a once-underused guest room into a flexible, multi-purpose space for modern living. Designed to balance work and rest, it layers calm tones, considered storage, and practical warmth to create a room that supports real life; functional for work, creative projects, and family, yet cohesive with the character of this Federation home.

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Slow Decorating for the Holidays: Calm, Intentional Interiors

Slow decorating embraces calm, connection, and thoughtful detail during the holiday season. Instead of adding more, it layers texture, light, and natural materials to create spaces that feel warm, intentional, personal, and without the pressure of excess.

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Small Design Changes That Make a Big Impact

Small, intentional shifts can completely recalibrate how a room feels and functions. By adjusting lighting, proportion, flow, and texture, you can transform a space without major renovation or expense. This post explores the design details that make the biggest everyday difference.

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Designing for Gatherings: Spaces That Bring People Together

Gathering is one of our oldest instincts, and the spaces we meet in shape how those moments feel. This post explores how layout, lighting, materiality, and atmosphere can help homes, cafés, and studios feel welcoming, comfortable, and easy to be in. When design supports connection, gatherings flow naturally.

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Slow Spaces: Why Intentional Design Matters More Than Trends

Trends move fast, but interiors designed with intention endure. Slow spaces prioritise balance, rhythm, and meaning over novelty. Built with thoughtful layouts, lasting materials, and considered lighting, create homes that are calm, supportive, and resilient over time

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How Interior Design Impacts Mood, Focus & Well-being

Interior design shapes more than aesthetics; it influences how we feel, focus, and move through daily life. From lighting and colour to layout and texture, thoughtful design can calm the mind, improve productivity, and create spaces that truly support wellbeing.

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