Journal

Laura Deane 21/3/23 Laura Deane 21/3/23

An art buyers guide to collecting

Starting to collect art can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Ultimately, the art you choose for your own home has to speak to you alone – but to find art that really works with your interiors, can be tricky. And in my opinion, until the art is hung at the end, a space just doesn’t feel finished. Here are some tips to help you get started:

Laura Deane 2/2/23 Laura Deane 2/2/23

The lowdown on Linen

Linen fabric is an absolute superstar when it comes to clothes and bedding. But did you also know that it’s just as excellent for use in interior design? From effortless linen curtains to hardwearing upholstery and textured cushions, there are lots of reasons why I use linen in many of my interior design projects and is a must-have in any home.

Laura Deane 5/11/22 Laura Deane 5/11/22

Using Mirrors To Brighten A Room

In response to the rise of raw minimalism and a more paired back interior, sculptural mirrors and shiny, reflective surfaces are having a real moment. And by ditching the usual decorative frames and mounting them in all sorts of less obvious places you'll notice a dramatic shift: Light will seem to flood through rooms as if they're openings rather than surfaces and your space will feel bigger, brighter and wider than it actually is.

These are a few of my favourite mirrors right now.

Laura Deane 1/11/22 Laura Deane 1/11/22

Everything I used to create the Ensuite of my dreams

Ever since I finished the renovation of our own Ensuite I am asked constantly about finishes, paint colours and a myriad of sources. So I thought it would be helpful to share everything for you right here! From the mood board, to floor plans to product selections. So read on for all the teeny tiny details and resources for my own personal Ensuite…

Laura Deane 31/10/22 Laura Deane 31/10/22

Drummoyne Apartment: New Styling Work Notes

I recently did some styling work for my friends Carla and Craig Waghorn from Design Artistry on a recently completed apartment renovation they did. Then it was just up to me to add the finishing touches for the photoshoot. Here I share notes on my styling process and list all the objects and sources I used.

Laura Deane 30/5/22 Laura Deane 30/5/22

How to define your interior style

For me, style is a creative story in a visual form. It's a visual representation of what I like, what's meaningful to me and how I feel. This definition is true for both fashion and interiors, and other creative forms too.

Simply put, style is the expression of what you like. So that begs the question, what does style mean to you? Let’s figure it out…

Laura Deane 18/3/22 Laura Deane 18/3/22

Notes on colour psychology

Whether you are completely redecorating or looking to make a small change in your home, choosing the right colour scheme can be very difficult - especially when you want different rooms to create different moods.

The bedroom, for example, should make you feel calm and relaxed, where as the dining room should make you feel more lively and sociable.

Here I break down 6 different colours and what they each mean.

Laura Deane 16/1/22 Laura Deane 16/1/22

Summer Design Ideas: Can interior design beat the heat?

Wow it’s getting hot in here! But the good news is yes interior design CAN beat the heat! Here are a few secret design tricks that you can use around your house to help make your home look and feel cooler this Summer.

Laura Deane 21/10/21 Laura Deane 21/10/21

Taubmans Coloursmith Competition Winner

I am so thrilled to have been selected as the winner of the Taubmans Colour Competition in partnership with the Sydney Design School and Interior Design Online for my custom shade “Cinque Terra Cotta”