10 KEY TIPS FOR CREATING GREAT CONTEMPORARY INTERIORS

Tip 10: Artwork

A group of small artworks can be as powerful and interesting as one large one. Sculptural pieces can add height and definition to horizontal planes. A large artwork needs space around it, a small one can sit low over a table.

Artwork: courtesy of the estate of the artist Ginger Riley.

Sculpture: courtesy of the Jilamara Artists.

Artwork: Noel McKenna

Sculpture: Bruce Armstrong

Artwork: Howard Arkley

Artwork: David Larwill

Sculpture: Stephen Benwell

Sculpture: Tim Jones

Artwork: Pansy Napangardi

Artwork: Steven Harvey

Artwork: Carlo Ferraris

Sculpture: Stephen Benwell

Artwork: Dale Hickey

Photography by Earl Carter & James Grant

10 KEY TIPS FOR CREATING GREAT CONTEMPORARY INTERIORS

Tip 9: Will it fit?

For us, the floor plan and furniture layout is where we start. We need to know that we can make a space work well, long before looking at the detail of the colour palette, finishes, fittings, fixtures and furniture. A good plan just looks right and is simple and clean.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATURDAY INDESIGN HITS MELBOURNE

Despite the gloomy winter weather Saturday Indesign hit the spot! Here are some of our happy snaps.

Stylecraft - Tailored lounge and coffee table by Ross Gardam paired with Bianca lounge chairs by Tacchini.

Euroluce - Wastberg coloured pendants 

Jardan - Wilfred sofa

Cult - Mategot Dedal bookshelf by Gubi

Tait - Volley chair and table

Temperature Design - laDina lamp

TEN KEY TIPS FOR CREATING GREAT CONTEMPORARY INTERIORS

Tip 8: Take a seat

Good furniture lasts. One of our favourite clients bought a classic sofa when they were engaged in their twenties and with some careful recovering and restuffing over time it is still going strong and now they’re in their eighties! Just think of all the landfill they haven’t produced over six decades of sitting comfortably.

Photography by Earl Carter

ACTIVATE YOUR SENSES

Saturday in Design is a must-do for all designers.  

We've had the privilege of collaborating with Euroluce and Haworth to create a transformative space based on this year's theme of 'ACTIVATE' - bringing forms and spaces to life.

To experience our installation visit the Euroluce showroom, 18-20 Russell St, Melbourne. 

To attend Saturday in Design you can register on the day or on line http://saturdayindesign.com.au/

Here is a sneak peek at the space, looking forward seeing you there!

TOUCH THE SKY

Check us out in the latest winter issue of Ocean Road Magazine.  We transformed this sky high sub-penthouse in Broadbeach through introducing the right mix of contemporary Australian artwork with local and international furniture.  Queensland high rise living has never looked so good!

www.oceanroadmagazine.com.au

Photography by Brian Usher 

10 KEY TIPS FOR CREATING GREAT CONTEMPORARY INTERIORS

Tip 7: Colour

Colour is such an easy way to make people feel good but sometimes a little bravery is required. It’s not about feature walls in fashion colours – it could be a brilliant blue front door or a single red window frame in a white country house. Books, artworks and furniture also bring colour and life to an interior.

Photography by Earl Carter

Photography by James Geer

10 KEY TIPS FOR CREATING GREAT CONTEMPORARY INTERIORS

 Tip 6: If it feels good

Fabric offers an endless diversity of colour, pattern and texture and can introduce warmth and individuality to spaces.  It's the icing on the cake, so enjoy it!

 

 

 

Photography by Earl Carter