Hi Twinkle -
I do tend to agree with stonecutter - your home is your personal gallery to exhibit all your favourite things - and for you to express yourself…

hmmm it would be nice to have a sunken bath of this size though!

Hi Mrs B
I think height of ceilings is a really important one - this would probably be my number 1.
I think stone vanity and kitchen benchtops is also…

Thanks guys.
I have managed to get a couple of jobs - a residential colour scheme and a graphic design job - designing business cards and van signage for a painter.
Its…

You could do a clever partition wall - behind the head of the bed (the bed at a different orientation) to divide up the spaces. Storage can also be incorporated…

Hi Michelle -
A lot of paper work and organising in this initial set up process isn't there?
- Have started organising stationary templates/letterheads/fax forms/ schedule templates.......
- Designed and formatted…

I had a look through some of my photos quickly and only managed to find these images - I don't know if they'll help at all - but its an…

Burnt orange/ rust reds would look warm and inviting in this lovely open stairwell area. They work well with surrounding neutral palette - and would create a focal point as…

I like it!
What kind of dining chairs are you teaming up with it?

I don't necessarily think square is back in fashion. I think there are a wide range of both square and oval basins that are available - and are all still…

From a practical point of view - I think the sink is a better option to go into the island bench rather than a cooktop. A sink can still splash…

For anyone looking for a basin thats a little bit different -
www.omvivo.com.au
beautiful!

Has anyone used wallpaper for a feature wall in their home?
I'm loving this revival!

Hi all -
Irhodes1 I love the lights. The designer Tord Boontje actually produced a range of dinner plates for target in the USA too. Not yet in Target …

Hi all -
glad you liked them!
Sallyho and ladyice - would love to see photos of the tubs installed!
Enjoy

Hi Mek -
Minimum 600mm. But anything between 600 -650mm is adequate.
What kind of splashback do you have? If it is tiled - work of the tile module -…

Hi First Timer Ray -
Colour Consultants and Interior Decorators are slightly different from Interior Designers. An Interior Designer is often able to produce detailed construction drawings for builders/cabinet makers etc....…

Hi Michelle - I'm here - have just read all the replys and am up to date with it all now!

Hi
There is a company called decorative imaging - who have a product called 'Decowood' -
www.decorativeimaging.com.au
Phone: (02) 4871 2277
Fax: (02) 4871 3677
E-Mail:

hi
http://sketchup.google.com/product_suf.html
then simply install........

I agree -
sketch up s a great tool! You have the flexibility of scanning a plan (this could be something you have previously hand drawn) and importing it into…

Hi Charles -
I draft everything on a CAD programme called vectorworks.
You can import textures like timbers and stone - as a simple jpeg file. You can add colour, dimensions…

Hi Talinsmum -
Depending on the colour you decide to go with for the pebble mosaic/pebble tile - you could choose a grey coloured grout etc...
This looks better for longer -…

Has anyone used any beautiful pendant lights in a residential renovation recently?
I'm loving the fabric drums at the moment - I saw these installed in a friends open plan…

I am just writing to find out if anyone has had experience with hiring a colour consultant/interior designer to help them choose colours/finishes etc...
I'm in 2 minds about charging an…

Granite is great!
I am also a huge fan of Ceasarstone reconstituted stone (man made stone.)
They have a great colour range and its definately a more hard wearing alternative to the…

Maurita - these sound great!
Do you sell these?
I think retro and vintage are still trends that are in demand. Its all part of the 'modern eclectic' theme we seem to…

For those of you who are like me - and enjoy a weekly soak with candles and a glass of wine in hand. I have a few suppliers of bath…

Hi Mek -
Thanks for the websites - there were a lot I hadn't seen!
POLIFORM are great - they have a showroom here in Sydney - its combined with the…

Hi Cabinfever -
I think maybe the days of supercheap housing anywhere are over.........
I am originally from New Zealand (hmmm should I mention that!) and there is not too much…