Last week I was asked to quote on interior design work for a couple of projects. And I spotted an issue that often comes up. There is a focus on tile selections, tapware, appliances etc, but the floor plan still needs work.   A lot of new build floor plans tick the buildability and council compliance boxes, but the layout hasn’t been finessed.   Interior designers focus on end users - that’s designer-speak for buyers or clients.  Optimising floor plans matters just as much to us as finishes...

You've been asked for a finishes schedule—or maybe you're the one doing the asking. Either way, you need to understand what goes into this document and why it matters so much to everyone involved in your build or renovation project.

The Mediterranean aesthetic has been trending for the last couple of years in Australia and doesn't look to be losing popularity. It is even said that Mediterranean is the new Hamptons, although I believe the Hamptons look is fairly immune to changing trends!