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 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 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 14/1/20 Laura Deane 14/1/20

10 Interior design tips that you need to know

Less is more, invest in your big pieces of furniture and don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. These and more are 10 of my top interior design tips I’ve learnt along the way.