INTERIOR DESIGN BLOG
STEP BY STEP
Welcome to Step by Step, my monthly design digest that features thoughtful interiors advice, project insights and practical guidance for creating a home that supports the way you live.
Here I share the decisions, ideas and considerations behind renovations, apartment living, downsizing and the everyday details that help a home feel more considered and complete.
STEP BY STEP: The Secret to Beautiful Apartment Living
Apartment living is becoming an increasingly attractive option, whether you are downsizing from a large family home or embracing a low-maintenance lifestyle that frees up time for work, travel or family. Explore the design secrets that help apartments feel refined, welcoming and beautifully resolved.
STEP BY STEP: Metallic Magic
Metallics remind us that design is not only about colour and form, but also about reflection and light. Used thoughtfully, they create spaces that feel rich, balanced and alive.
STEP BY STEP: The beauty of internal spaces
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of windowless spaces, and how clever design can transform them into beautiful, comfortable and practical rooms.
STEP BY STEP: Spring to Summer: Refreshing your home for the festive season
Refresh your home before the festive season with smart updates. Discover what’s realistic, what to avoid, and how to prioritise for a stress-free holiday.
STEP BY STEP: My network is your secret weapon
Why trusted trade and supplier relationships matter – and how they benefit you.
STEP BY STEP: Blending Old and New
Guiding principles and practical tips for sympathetic updates to an older property.
STEP BY STEP: From Sydney to the American West
Ranch-style architecture, while rooted in American history, offers insights that are relevant to our Australian context.
STEP BY STEP: Patience is a virtue
When it comes to downsizing and refurnishing, patience truly is a virtue.
STEP BY STEP: The joy of apartment living
Apartment living can be super energising, and a fresh start in establishing your style.
STEP BY STEP: Decluttering and combining households after a bereavement
Navigating bereavement: A thoughtful approach to decluttering and combining households
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