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 14/12/22 Laura Deane 14/12/22

Arts and Crafts: A return to the well made and handcrafted

The Arts and Crafts movement from 1866 – 1910 rejected modernity in favour of a romantic revival of medieval and folk aesthetics and traditional hand made techniques. Its impact was far reaching, and it continues to influence craftsmen and interior designers to this day. I did a deep dive into the history recently and have shared a few key learnings here.

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 30/8/22 Laura Deane 30/8/22

Got the blues?

The reason why blue is often recommended for use in homes and in particular in bedrooms is that many shades of blue speak of serenity, quietude, and tranquility—the peaceful suggestions that prepare us for a restful night of sleep. All shades of blue, however, do not deliver the same message.

Laura Deane 10/8/22 Laura Deane 10/8/22

Questions I’ll ask you during our first chat

With all projects I work on, I aim to please and want to make sure that you feel supported throughout the process and the outcome is a celebration of who YOU are. Because while it might have a Laura Deane stamp on it, it’s your home.

So to give you a bit more of an idea of the early stage of my design process, these are some of the questions I might ask you on the discovery call.