What began as a workshop on kitchen hardware became a powerful reminder that good design starts long before the floor plan. It begins with understanding the people who will use the space.

Helping my parents downsize taught me that moving to a smaller home is about far more than deciding what to keep. Behind every item is another decision, another task and another emotion. In this personal reflection, I share what the experience taught me about planning, creating a home for the next chapter, and why thoughtful design can make one of life's biggest transitions a little easier.

Looking beyond the big-box retailers can open the door to beautiful products, independent suppliers and unexpected bargains. Discover why showroom newsletters are a valuable design resource.

Faced with two possible desk layouts, I turned my CAD drawings into a physical LEGO model to see the space from a different perspective. The result gave both myself and the client confidence before construction began.

After spending a day at the Sydney Design Show 2026 at the ICC, I was reminded that some of the most valuable design insights don't come from a Google search. They come from seeing products firsthand, speaking with suppliers and discovering ideas you didn't know existed.

In smaller rooms, every square metre needs to work harder. This custom joinery solution transformed a compact bedroom in a Thredbo holiday home, incorporating storage, a workspace and television while maintaining a calm, uncluttered feel.

A personal reflection on the homemaking rituals, family traditions and domestic rhythms that shaped my understanding of home growing up in Canada — from ironed sheets and carefully set tables to baking, entertaining and inherited routines that still remain with me today.

Why do some interiors stay with us for years afterward? A reflection on atmosphere, memory, sensory experience and the emotional connection we form with the spaces around us.

People rarely question spending money on construction, yet often hesitate over the interiors that shape how a space actually feels to live in. This article explores why good interiors are still widely misunderstood.

Yes, you can hire a designer for one room, but it’s rarely just about furniture. It’s about resolving layout, function, and how the space connects to the rest of the home.

Small, considered decisions — around layout, storage, and structure — shaped this project. Three examples show how constraints were resolved to create spaces that work clearly and efficiently.

An approach to design shaped early on site, grounded in an understanding of how things come together — built, considered, and resolved from the ground up.