An image of a bloody knee on the dining room wall isn’t everybody’s idea of mealtime company. But Rodolphe Parente isn’t everybody. And anybody even vaguely familiar with his work knows one thing for certain—to expect the unexpected. Bloody knees et al. Case in point: one particular Haussmannian apartment on Paris’ Canal Saint Martin […]
This is no ordinary warehouse apartment reno and it’s perhaps not surprising when you learn who is behind it: Jonathan Friend is the owner of JForm – the Sydney-based commercial fitout and shopfitters known for their signature designs in cafes, shops and bars. Jonathan Friend has given his Surry Hills apartment a truly unique look With a […]
Celebrating 15 years of blogging with my DIY and decor favorites! I can hardly believe it, but last week marked 15 years of blogging at Thrifty Decor Chick!! I started this site in May of 2008 and would have never fathomed in a million years that it would become what it has. I am beyond […]
The choice to make the move to a tiny house was financially motivated for Justine Wilson but she’s found the advantages to be many more than just easing cost of living pressures. She spoke to us about swapping a four-bed terrace in Sydney’s Birchgrove for a 12m x 2.2m container home on the Hawkesbury River. […]
Today we’re taking a closer look at the Australian winners from the single residential category (our favourite!) of the 2023 Dulux Colour Awards, announced earlier this month. From a period home with an all-black interior to a cosy deep red tiny home to an earthy country home with deep green and greys, the Australian top […]
From 15-17 June, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre will for the first time host two of Australia’s premier design events – Design Show Australia and ArchiBuild Expo – under one roof. This will be the first Design Show in Melbourne (with the original event being hosted in Sydney last year), and the inaugural ArchiBuild […]
In Marbella, Málaga, it can be tempting to stay outdoors. With golden beaches, boutique stores and Andalusian architecture that draws from Renaissance, Baroque, Gothic and Moorish styles, there’s no reason to retreat—unless of course, you feel like a quick bite or some respite from the permanently blazing sun. Nota Blu Marbella takes note. The […]
DNA of Design, AKA 2019 Blockheads Andy and Deb, are back with a brand new home renovation and sharing what they like best about it and their biggest design tips. Their second renovation, Unearthed, is inspired by a wabi sabi philosophy, which heavily influenced the design and décor throughout the project. The refreshed home features 5 […]
The latest fabric and furniture trends from Proposte 2023 and Milan Design Week Sydney interior designer Marco Meneguzzi recently attended the exclusive Proposte 2023 Fabric and Furnishings Fair in April, before heading to Milan for Salon Del Mobile. He shares his key takeaways in terms of what’s on trend. Marco Meneguzzi (left) In its 30th […]
When Birdblack Design were given free rein on the main bathroom of this Illawarra home, they created a show stopping seamless stone ledge from door to door, the like of which we’ve never seen before! “The clients live opposite the beach, so their home is very coastal and beachy,” said lead designer Stuart Gibson. “Their […]