Designer Spotlight – James Mayor Furniture

Designer Spotlight – James Mayor Furniture

It’s time to kick off the New Year with a Designer Spotlight, James Mayor Furniture came under my radar because his work is of such an utterly high standard. The attention to detail, the precision and bespoke nature of his designs beg you to take a closer look. And that’s exactly what we’re going to do.

A Christmas Message

A Christmas Message

This is just a very quick blog post to wish all of my followers and readers a very Merry Christmas and an awesome New Year. Of course, being a 3D Visualiser I had to convey my thanks and appreciation by creating a very special 3D visual.

How to be Creative with Your Interior Images

How to be Creative with Your Interior Images

Sometimes it’s nice to take a step away from the precision and accuracy of photo-real and experiment with different (creative) effects.

That Time I Exploded an Anglepoise

That Time I Exploded an Anglepoise

When you’re as passionate and obsessed about your ‘craft’ as much as I am, you find yourself going to extreme lengths to try and encourage others to view it in a similar light. Now, that doesn’t mean I walk the streets clutching my laptop, flashing…images of my work to innocent passersby.

SketchUp Models Vol II

SketchUp Models Vol II

I’ve had a little rummage in my ever expanding (and slightly out of control) SketchUp folder on my trusty laptop and have a few little gems for anyone out there who may be interested.

Urban Design Is King

Urban Design Is King

I’m a fan of urban, contemporary design that includes industrial inspired elements, with a little bit of vintage thrown in for good measure.   If you’ve been unfortunate enough to read a number of my posts, then you will have cottoned onto this pretty quickly.   I adore the raw simplicity of urban design. How […]

They’re Brill And They Know It

They’re Brill And They Know It

I delve into the world of Brill, a talented team of Interior Designers based in Belfast.

Cosying up for Autumn

Cosying up for Autumn

I’m not one of those people who redecorates according to the season. However, in the midst of Autumn, when the days get shorter and the air a little more crisp; Autumn Home Interiorsit’s always nice to maximise the ‘cosy’ factor by incorporating a few well chosen accessories.

Colour Theory

Colour Theory

As part of my Interior Design Diploma studies, I was required to examine and write a report on my understanding of colour theory. I’ve uploaded this report for my followers/readers as a useful point of reference.

3D Visualisation Project – Homebase

3D Visualisation Project – Homebase

I recently dived into the Homebase website and had to physically lift my chin from my biscuit coloured carpet when I saw the sparkly, edgy and downright fabulous interiors ‘stuff’ that graced my laptop screen.

How to Create a Digital Concept Board

How to Create a Digital Concept Board

I share my top tips when creating digital concept boards.

The Psychology of Colour

I was approached by an Interior Designer a few months ago to create two different sets of 3D visuals for the same space. You see, two different design schemes were being proposed and the Designer was curious to see how each individual design concept would look in a photo-real 3D visual.

Virtual Bathroom Design

Virtual Bathroom Design

Creating your dream bathroom has been made a trillion times easier thanks to Virtual Bathroom Designer.

3D Visualisation – Welcome to My Dream Office

3D Visualisation – Welcome to My Dream Office

If you, like me, work in an office, chances are you spend at least 8 hours a day in the blasted thing. If you’re unlucky, that means you spend A LOT of time sitting looking at scuffed walls that are in desperate need of a repaint.

3D Visualisation Service – The Process Explained

3D Visualisation Service – The Process Explained

I thought it would be interesting to write a post explaining the process of how I create 3D visuals for my clients; from the moment I’m commissioned to undertake a new project, to the creation of the final presentation.

Glass Appreciation Society – New Members Welcome

Glass Appreciation Society – New Members Welcome

My most recent 3D Visualisation commission, whilst slightly labour intensive highlighted a very important lesson when trying to aim for that all elusive photo-real effect…

Designer Spotlight – Abigail Ryan Homewares

As a design geek, I’m always on the outlook for new and inspiring designs to feed my unwavering passion for interior design. I’ve sampled the delights of IKEA (read it here) and BHS (check it out) on my blog and now I’m turning my attention to a design duo that are much closer to home.

R is for Recognition

R is for Recognition

When you get an email from Maxwell Render asking if you’d like to have your work featured on their website, it’s a pretty special occasion.