5 Things to Check Before Buying Made-to-Measure Blinds

Have you checked every measurement before ordering made-to-measure blinds? Even a small error can leave a blind too wide for its recess, rubbing against the frame or allowing sunlight through an unwanted gap. Across Australia, custom blinds offer homeowners a tailored fit, but getting the right res…

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The Texture Effect: How Different Materials Transform a Home’s Appearance

Source: Pexels Most people form an opinion about a home within moments of seeing it. Color usually gets the credit for that first reaction, but texture does just as much of the work. A rough stone wall, a smooth painted panel, and a warm wooden beam each send a different message, even when they shar…

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Designer Furniture Haul: Flexform Carlotta Chair by Antonio Citterio Review

Today's exciting post is all about chairs- specifically, my dining chairs that I bought from Flexform. I got them secondhand, but the quality and designs are incredible. Take a look at some photos of my Carlotta chairs! A bit about the Flexform Carlotta Chair - fully made in in Italy, the Carlott…

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Is The Soffi Lamp By Poltrona Frau Worth It? An Honest Review

I have had a Poltrona Frau Soffi Lamp in my home in Hong Kong for a few months now. It is a three-pendant cluster, and it hangs in a rented flat. Most people don’t buy expensive lighting for a place they don’t own. I did, and I’d like to explain why, and whether I think it was a good decision. I didn…

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Reviewing My Mini Wired Chair- by Bannavis Andrew Sribyatta

Today, I want to review and talk about my latest thrift haul, this mini wired metal chair by artist and architect  Bannavis Andrew Sribyatta . I'm going to feature this awesome designer whose work I've always admired. A bit about the designer- Bannavis Andrew Sribyatta is a Thai-born architect…

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Designer Furniture Brand Spotlight: Mariner 1893

Once in a while, I come across these interesting listings on Carousell or Facebook selling vintage Italian pieces of furniture. And once in a while, I become very intrigued with finding more about the brand behind the item. Today, I want to talk about this designer furniture brand that I recently l…

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How I Took a Poltrona Frau Designer Lamp on a Plane: Review

Let's chat about the most ridiculous (but wonderful) thing I've done for my home this year- carrying a ceiling lamp from London to Hong Kong by hand. It's not easy flying with fragile luxury goods or travelling with fragile glass, but here goes my story.  When I moved to Hong Kong two ye…

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Spotlight on Designer Wall Accessories: Kvadrat Clouds

Today we are featuring one of my favourite design classics of late- the Kvadrat Clouds . Now, to start off, the contemporary interior design landscape has been mostly characterized by hard materials: polished concrete, glass, steel, and engineered wood. While striking, this often neglects the physio…

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