Read the 7 steps on how to successfully downsize from the family home into a two-bedroom apartment In 2017 we worked with a wonderful client who decided to sell the family home and move into a 2 bedroom apartment close to the city. We initially thought the whole process to be a real challenge. Our…
A Family Home We designed a fresh and uplifting scheme, with a practical approach in mind for a young family. THE PROJECT: Maple Ridge Residence Recently relocated from overseas, this young family purchased a newly renovated family home set in a rural suburb of Sydney.The owners, with two young sons commissioned us to furnish and…
Designing a soothing and relaxing environment for this luxurious guest bedroom The Project We designed a calming with a luxurious feel guest bedroom for one of our clients. The brief included that we create a soothing and relaxing feel with a soft colour palette. The Brief A new wardrobe had been ordered to make way…
The Project THE BRIEF of a PRIVATE RESIDENCE Our clients, a professional couple asked us to design their formal lounge and dining space. THE EXISTING This private residence is set in a leafy suburb of Sydney. It’s a well-designed layout with separate areas to cater for a large family. Two of the larger spaces in…
Why We Need to Create a Home This article was published on the website “The School of Life”. It describes and explains in detail how we are drawn to create our own universe at home… “One of the most meaningful activities we are ever engaged in is the creation of a home. Over a number of…
The Office, working from home – Not the television series I might add but a peek at our office. 7 years ago I transformed this small room where I could be working from home. It’s a space that had to be well organised as we are two people sharing the office. Good natural light is…
Bright and colourful, summer is all about the outdoors! With the smell of summer in the air, we love spending more time outdoors. Sitting down on the verandah with a cup of tea admiring the garden is a great way to relax! When it comes to decorating your outdoor space with soft furnishing, there is so…
This 1900’s majestic home is set in a beautiful leafy suburb of Beecroft north of Sydney. We had the pleasure of meeting the owners who have maintained this property to perfection. Our tasks were to furnish a bedroom, lounge room, patio/sunroom and jazz up the family area. Properties like this are made of fairy tales…
Looking at natural tones and beautiful texture How we see colour for 2017…. Following a lovely break over summer, we are back and excited with fresh new ideas. How we see colour in 2017 is a palette of beautiful colours that can be used in different ways for your interior. The selection of colours reflect…
Last minute shopping… find out where we like to shop for something unusual and unique that makes for the perfect present. We like to support our independent retailer and local store and feel that these stores deliver a unique experience to the way we shop in Sydney. Orient House Showroom | Photo Anne Resplendino Orient…
