Our Inspiration

Janita Norman
April 2017
Interiors

Trending colours for 2017 have recently been released and these are not for the faint hearted! The colours are fresh and vibrant and offer the opportunity to tell your own story in the way you use colour in your home.

BEAUTIFUL, POWERFUL COLOUR!

It influences our mood and impacts the look, feel and perception of our living spaces.

Trending colours for 2017 have recently been released and these are not for the faint hearted!

The colours are fresh and vibrant and offer the opportunity to tell your own story in the way you use colour in your home.

As inspiration, these colours in their full intensity are exciting and create a dramatic impact.

Using distilled and tonal variations of these colours will make a more subtle statement within your interior. We can’t wait to play with some combinations and put together some schemes using our favourite colours – Kale, Niagara Blue, Lapis, Greenery, Pale Dogwood and Flame.

14 Design Tips for Successful Project Planning

Our must-have guide to designing your dream home.

A successful home design project begins with an excellent design brief; it is vital to understand your vision for the new home, and to be able to articulate it to your chosen building designers.

This guide will give you 14 handy prompts, important info, and design guidance, that will help you to gain the clarity you need to embark on this exciting journey.

Interior designers that are at once on-trend and on your wavelength.

How to Design a 7 Star Energy Rated Home: My Top Solutions

Janita Norman
June 2023
New Homes

With 7 Star Energy Rating requirements coming into force in October, homeowners and builders need to be prepared for this significant change in the design and build process. We've been handed an exciting challenge with these new standards, but with knowledge and planning, most homes can comfortably get there.

So, you're eager to understand the most effective strategies for achieving the new 7 star energy rating?

Well you're in the right place! In this article, I'll dive into the specifics of designing a home that meets these requirements, covering topics such as building orientation, construction system, insulation, glazing, and energy-efficient appliances. Along the way we will learn how 7 star accommodations don't have to break the bank, especially when integrated right from the beginning, during the design stage.

So without further ado, here are my top solutions for designing a 7 star energy rated home...

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