Journal

Laura Deane 15/12/23 Laura Deane 15/12/23

Designing Comfort: Behind the scenes making custom furniture

Designing a space goes beyond the mere selection of furniture; it's an artful curation of experiences and moods. Go behind the scenes of my latest cafe project, where bespoke lounges are crafted with attention to detail and love. From concept to construction with a team of local Australian craftsman, each step is an opportunity to infuse personality and comfort into the space.

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 21/12/22 Laura Deane 21/12/22

Notes from my desk this month: Holiday edition

T’was the week before Christmas but if you're anything like me it doesn't feel nearly long enough. There are a few more presents to buy (let alone wrap), bucket list baking you'll probably never get round to and you're pretty much running solely on cocktail sausages and champagne while trying to avoid multiple plagues. These are the things on my mind for the month - basically all things TLC. Merry Christmas! x