Part of buying art for any budget is getting a little creative with what we are including in our art collections and interior decor. This can be printing your own (or a willing friend’s) photo or commissioning an illustration.
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I want to highlight what is current now, not because I think you should all race out and buy the latest and greatest but because I think by being aware of trends we make it easier to make decisions that will stay with us for a long time.
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Have you ever tried to choose timber flooring only to find yourself overwhelmed by the prices and types of timber available? Same! … and let’s not get started on all the different species and colours. To understand what is available I think it’s important to know the distinction between these types of timber (and timber look) flooring so you can make an informed decision between prices and brands.
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My latest obsession involves scouring Facebook marketplace, Gumtree and eBay for older pieces of timber furniture that I can give some love and a new lease on life. When looked after these older pieces of furniture are going far outlive their Ikea and KMart counterparts.
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Lauren Bamford is a local artist who has worked on some incredible projects with a variety of brands and businesses. She also sells prints of some of her works. I caught up with her to hear a little more about what drives her as an artist.
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The end result of an interior designer’s photoshoot is hundreds of shiny, carefully curated, beautiful images. The reality is slightly different! I have always admired and known that the work of an interior stylist involves a lot of heavy lifting and logistics but I found out just how hard it is in the photoshoot for my recently completed Paddo Pad project. Here is how I brought it together.
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You’ve decided to renovate your home, how exciting but also EEK, scary!
Once you start looking at all the white paints, penny round tiles and tap ware finishes available it can dawn on you just how big this project you’ve taken on is.
I feel you, it’s hard, but here are a couple of things that might help you become unstuck.
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We are in a period of design where we are adapting traditional Australian homes to make them work for contemporary living. Early styles were more about the practicalities of living and it wasn’t until we started to import decorative styles a little later that embellishments were added (think high Victorian terrace housing). Most historical construction techniques can be traced back to a need for basic shelter using materials from the surrounding area. Wattle and daub houses are no exception.
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Commissioning an artwork treads a fine line between dictating an artist’s creativity and giving a degree of guidance to create something that both you and the artist are proud of. A commission is a request of an artist to create a piece specifically for you.
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Window treatments can often be thought of after the build is done which can result in frustration at some missed opportunities. Thinking of them as part of the bigger design process means that we can get a more considered outcome. Here are some things you can think about BEFORE you even start to build or as the frames are going in.
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While I am not promoting that art should be cheap I do think there are some great examples of works that have depth and character but don’t cost an arm and a leg.
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Knowing where to start with the interior of your home can be a paralysing choice. Do you start with your furniture, choose your paint colours or replace your floor first?… round in circles you go until you just don’t do anything at all. I hear you and I want to share some ways you can begin to find out what your design style is.
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Toilets are probably one of the most functional objects in our house. Why then can it be so tricky to get them right? I think it’s because there is a high expectation of function while at the same time the need to keep it out of sight, out of mind.
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Art won’t necessarily be a fast find but searching for that illusive piece of art you love and will keep forever is part of the process so look broadly and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
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Struggling to make your paint choices and want to make your selections like a pro? Here’s how…
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