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Testing a Design with LEGO Before Construction

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.

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Why Designers Still Attend Trade Shows

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.

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Small Bedroom Joinery Ideas: A Custom Storage Solution

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.

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Homemaker’s Daughter

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.

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Why Some Interiors Stay With Us

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.

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Why Interiors Shouldn’t Be an Afterthought

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.

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Why “One Room” Is Never Just One Room

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.

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Small Decisions, Resolved Spaces

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.

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Builder’s Daughter

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.

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