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This week I spent the day at Decor + Design exploring new product releases, discovering a few new suppliers and reconnecting with some of our trusted favourites.
One of the things I love most about days like this is seeing products in person. You can touch the finishes, compare colours, ask questions and find those little details that make all the difference when designing a home.
And, as always, the highlight was catching up with so many talented designers and industry friends.
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16/07/2026
One of my favourite things to design is a home that works for more than just today.
So many families are living with grandparents, welcoming adult kids back home, or simply wanting to stay in the same home as they get older.
The best part is that the design choices that make a home work for every generation are usually the same things that make it feel more luxurious too.
Things like wider hallways, walk in showers, clever storage and kitchens that are actually easy to cook in.
It’s not about designing for “old age.”
It’s about designing a home that grows with your family instead of one your family grows out of.
I honestly think that’s what good design is all about.
If you could change one thing about your home to make everyday life easier, what would it be?
Most people think interior design is choosing paint colours and furniture.
But that’s only a small part of what we do.
For this Newport renovation, we’re working alongside Basset Lobaza Architects to design every interior detail before construction even begins.
That means creating detailed 2D elevation drawings for every space in the home, along with a complete schedule of finishes, fixtures, tapware, tiles, cabinetry, lighting, paint colours and hardware.
Why do we do all of this before our clients have even chosen a builder?
Because when builders are pricing the project, everyone is quoting from the same level of detail. There are fewer assumptions, fewer surprises and a much more accurate construction cost.
It also means that once construction starts, everyone has a clear roadmap to follow.
Less confusion.
Fewer costly variations.
Better decisions.
A smoother build.
This is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, and good documentation is one of the best ways to protect it.
It’s not the glamorous side of interior design but it’s definitely one of the most important.
If you’re planning a renovation, this is why involving your interior designer early can make all the difference.
The renovation stage that saves our clients stress later.
One of my favourite parts of the design process is sitting down with our clients and bringing all the details together before construction begins.
For this kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovation, we’re finalising:
Layout decisions
Measurements
Cabinetry details
Colours
Fixtures and finishes
This stage is where the vision becomes a clear plan- right before we hand over all the documents to the builder.
Our role as an interior designer isn’t just to make a home look beautiful. It’s to help our clients make confident decisions, avoid costly mistakes and create spaces that work beautifully for the way they live.
Because the best renovations aren’t created by making rushed decisions.
They’re created through thoughtful planning.
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📍 Kitchen, bathroom and whole home renovations
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