The Flat Roofed House
I knocked on a strange door today knowing that I hadn’t a clue who was going to greet me. I also knew that my request was going to be perceived as quite a peculiar one. But I did it anyway. To cut a long story short, I’m currently researching the design ethos that governed Modernism. […]
Tolix, Anglepoise and….IKEA?
These aren’t three words that you would usually place in the same sentence. But in this instance my little revamp does indeed include a Tolix, Anglepoise and an IKEA bookcase. Admittedly the bookcase has undergone a huge transformation but it’s IKEA nonetheless. My design style has also taken an equally huge step forward. Actually, technically it’s a […]
The Mysterious World of CAD – Top Tips
I get asked questions quite often about how I produce my 3D Visuals and the CAD applications I use in general. So consider this my quick guide to what you should know about various CAD applications for the interior design industry; based on my experience to date. 1. SketchUp is your friend. No really, it is. If […]
Addiction
They say that the biggest step to recovery when trying to overcome addiction of any sort is acknowledging that you have a problem. I think I have a problem. Actually, I know I do. But my issue is that I don’t want to overcome this particular addiction. I want to fully embrace it, enjoy it and continue to […]
A Door is Just a Door, Right?
Like a lot of people I walk to work everyday. And everyday as I engage ‘auto-pilot’ I don’t really absorb the sights around me. I’m too busy thinking about what I’m going to have for dinner later that evening…or cursing the fact that I had to leave my beloved bed and how I’d love to dive right back […]
You Know You Have Serious Problems When…
You watch loads of episodes from The Big Bang Theory on YouTube when you think you’ve spotted an iconic piece of furniture on the set of the show. And then proceed to hit pause, take screen shots of the evidence and then upload a blog post about it. I love Tolix. And if you’ve had […]
Annie Sloan Transformation MK II
I’m at the halfway point of another transformation using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint (although I’m hoping to sell these gorgeous chairs to new owners once they’re finished). I bought these chairs in a second hand shop. I’ve sought a little advice from a professional interior designer regarding their period and I’ve been told that they are early-mid […]
How to Create Industrial Styling In 3 Hours
I decided a few weeks ago that I needed a project. Something to get my teeth into. When my cherished Tolix chair arrived I couldn’t help but focus my attention on the much needed overhaul of my bookcase. My Annie Sloan Chalk Paint DIY Challenge commenced…
‘D’ Day Has Arrived
I’m documenting the highly anticipated arrival of my Tolix ‘A chair’! Unbeknown to me; it had been sitting in the reception area of my apartment building from early morning; whilst I was pacing like an expectant father 16 floors up waiting on a phone call to confirm its arrival.
The box it arrived in w
Vintage French Fabric? Yes, Please
I’ve been daydreaming about how I’m going to accessorise my new Tolix chair. A chair of this magnitude requires careful consideration. This is generally because 1. it’s pretty iconic, and 2. it’s pretty iconic.
16 May 2013 – The Day I Bought a Tolix Chair
I’ve never really been a slave to fashion, and I’ve never really fought hard to own the ‘on trend’ stuff that we’re always being told we need and must have. But when it comes to interiors, I’m a little weaker. Especially from I started studying interior design.
The Boyzone Effect
I’m still on a high from learning how to create candlelight using Maxwell Render. This can only mean one thing: I’m now increasing the risk of fire hazards left, right and centre in my 3D visuals. There’s only one way to deal with my new found obsession and that’s to overindulge to get it out of system once and for all.
Fire!! I Have Created Fire!!
When I first started using Maxwell Render (the photo-realistic rendering suite) I was thrilled to create a space that sort-of resembled a room that you might consider ‘real’, or as close to ‘real’ as virtually possible. Nowadays, my progress has developed to such an extent that I kinda know my 3D visuals could be considered […]
Another Day, Another Commendation
The results have been announced for the photography competition I entered a while back. There were 96 entries in total. One winner. And 8 shortlisted entries. My entry made the shortlist of commended photographs.
Collaborative Working – A Dream Come True
I can’t take credit for these designs, they were created by an interior designer that I’ve been fortunate to work with recently. However, I can take full credit for the creation of the 3D visuals. I’m particularly proud of these!
Wallpaper Obsession – Guest Post from Arcadian Home
I was recently contacted by Arcadian Home Blog asking if I’d be interested in hosting a Guest Post. My answer? A big, fat yes!!! Looking for inspiration when it comes to wallpaper? Then you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading!
Designer In the Spotlight – A Victorian Overhaul
This ‘aspiring designer’, Suzie Brown, has taken her Victorian home and dragged it kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
Designers In The Spotlight – New Feature
Allow me to introduce you to Inge Bruins – design savvy and with the ability to create an eclectic and vintage inspired scheme with subtle feminine undertones.
Anita Brown 3D Visualisation 