Creating interiors
and exteriors
that lift the spirit
and enrich life
Building a new house – what does an Interior Designer do?
In Part 1 of this blog series on Building a new house we covered all the tips and tricks you need to know for buying land, and in Part 2 we looked at the construction team you need and how to find them. In this third blog, we cover off what an Interior Designer can do...
Building a new house – choosing professionals and trades
So now you've bought land and you're ready to build your new home. Where do you start? To help achieve your desired outcome and enjoy the journey of building a new house, choosing the right professionals and trades is critical. Before we get into more detail about...
Building a new house – tips and tricks for buying land
Finding that special piece of land to buy In Australia it's called a block of land, in New Zealand it's known as a section of land. Whatever the name, it's the land we purchase to build our special place to live in. Where we build our new home. Over the coming weeks,...
Project Home Interior Design
One common misconception we hear is that when building a Project Home, everything is 'done'. There's a feeling that all the design decisions are taken care of, so you don't need to worry about them. The reality however is far from true! Whilst some of these elements...
3 key elements to Bedroom Interior Design
Revamping a bedroom is something we get called on to do quite regularly at I For Style, whether that's as an Interior Designer, Interior Decorator or Colour Consultant. Whatever service or style clients are looking for, we've found that ultimately there are 3 key...
Colour Consulting Service
One of our very popular services is Colour Consulting. We love to transform Residential and Commercial interiors and exteriors with stunning paint colour palettes. It's amazing what a difference paint colours can make to a home! So how does Colour Consulting work and...
Beautiful, Functional Kitchen Design
A beautiful, functional kitchen starts with a great kitchen design. Key to this is careful forethought and planning. Our client’s stunning kitchen is a great example of a great kitchen design. The layout is practical, enabling ease of access around the kitchen....
Daring to Dream
20 years ago, it was my hubby Graeme who challenged me to dream big in having my own interior design business but while having a dream is fine, it needs to be fleshed out. So began the journey of upskilling in interior design studies at what is now known as the...
I For Style turns 20!!
I For Style turns 20 in April! Unofficially though the journey into owning and being the principal interior designer of I For Style, began a few years before that. At the time we had four young children and hubby Graeme was beginning to travel a lot with his work. I...
Enviro Friendly Designer Products
We live in a world that continues to be in the middle of rapidly emerging environmental concerns and changing attitudes. Natural and more environmentally friendly products have become pressing issues. In the interior design and decorator world there has been some more...
Colour Consultations
One of the most effective ways freshen up an interior or exterior, is with a fresh paint colour palette. The right colour palette can transform the look of your home and instantly lift your spirit. But Colour Consultations should always start with the professional...
I For Style-Ahead of The Game
Pantone Colours 2021 are a vibrant combination of yellow (aptly named ‘Illuminating’), and grey (‘Ultimate Grey’). While some are saying the Pantone Colours 2021 are pretty ho-hum, I don’t agree. But hey, even if that were the case, the colour experts at Pantone are...
