Creating interiors
and exteriors
that lift the spirit
and enrich life
The Psychology of Colour
Colour is a wonderful, relatively inexpensive tool and if used well it can completely change the look and feel of any interior space. But did you know that colour can evoke certain emotional responses in us? For example, we can feel uncomfortable being in a room that...
Interior Designers-The Myths and Facts
Some time ago I read an article titled 'The Forum' by Deirdre Macken in the weekend addition of the Australian. It was a tongue-in-cheek jibe at mass-produced interior design styles - the one size fits all approach. What's the look, you may ask? Well it means any...
Attention All Art Lovers
Let’s face it, art is very subjective: you can see a painting and love it or hate it. The fact is that when it comes to art we all have very different tastes. It’s important therefore to get it right if you’re to enjoy it to the full in your home. At a recent soirée...
Love Winter
We’re well into autumn now and while we’ve been having some really warm days here in Sydney, it won’t be long before the cooler weather comes knocking at our door and with it, the reminder that winter isn’t too far off! In the cooler months our homes can seem a bit...
Rustic Elegance
I believe that some of the loveliest interiors can be a mix of a couple of different styles or looks. At I for Style, we love to incorporate a little rustic elegance into interiors from time to time. So just what is Rustic Elegance? Essentially, it’s a carefully...
Colourful and bold by Chrissy Jeffery
Recently I had the privilege of spending a wonderful evening put on by the Design Institute of Australia and hosted by Chrissy Jeffery (of No Chintz fame), and her husband, Richard Banks. The evening was held at their apartment in the historically significant...
Rugs – Luxury Underfoot
Nothing helps to define a space as much as a well placed rug! They are wonderful for open-plan living areas but really, they work beautifully in almost any room of the house. We love to use rugs to add personality and style in clients’ homes and these days we are...
Sleek and Sophisticated
It’s been a busy year so far with lots of interesting projects on the go. One of these projects is a newly built, large house in Oakville, near Windsor, NSW. I for Style have been tasked with specifying lighting, indoor and outdoor furniture, rugs, soft furnishings,...
What’s a Client Representative?
Thinking of having a new house built or renovating your existing home but you’re not too sure about where to start? Well that’s where I for Style’s Client Representative service can really help. We work hard to make sure our clients are number one in the design and...
New York Fashion Week
What’s an interior designer talking about the fashion industry? And just what’s does that have to do with the interior design and decoration industry. Answer: Quite a lot! It’s a well-known fact that the fashion and interior design industries are and have always been...
Industrial and French Country Style 2
This week I meet with our lovely clients to choose some fabrics for their window furnishings. These consultations are always fun and really help the client start to see things coming together. For this project the fabrics were chosen keeping our ‘Industrial and French...
Industrial and French Country Style
We’re 24 days into 2018, can you believe it?! I'm finding that my excitement is building about this year and I hope yours is too! I For Style is hugely passionate about what we do. It’s so rewarding when people’s lives are enriched and their spirits are lifted...
