Design by Soraya Ruth

18/11/2020

Eat Drink Design Awards choice #3: Mr Frankie

Located in Frankston South, this cafe and weekend wine bar needed a design reminiscent of the bayside without the cliche coastal theme. Bold graphic shapes and colours, with clever lighting makes for a visually interesting space and smooth vs textured finishes.

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17/11/2020

Eat Drink Design Awards #2: Paper Crane

This restaurant in Cairns, designed by CTRL Space is the ideal combination of traditional Japanese neutral yet contrasting textures, and a pop of modern colour reminiscent of the streets of Tokyo. Paper Crane is shortlisted for the Best Restaurant Design and is our pick of a great lineup.

Photography: Cathy Schulser

16/11/2020

It's time for the Eat Drink Design Awards again and we couldn't go past the beautiful reimagining of the Esplanade "Espy" Hotel in St Kilda. This has been an icon of the Melbourne music scene for many years and if walls could talk, these walls would have 140 years worth of tales to tell.⁠⁠
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30/10/2020

Local Spotlight: .on.wellington is a newly opened cafe, with dreamy palette and materials reminiscent of Crete; textured sandstone, mosaic-style flooring and warm peach walls.
Choosing the right textural finishes goes a long way in transforming a simple space into an experience, and this is a great example!

23/10/2020

While health care spaces can be thought of as practical, clinical and uncomfortable, this space opposes all of those expectations. This is the entry and waiting area of located in the gorgeous heritage Rowes Arcade building. The use of curved architecture, relaxing colour palette and plenty of homely finishes, this space achieves a feeling of warmth and invitation.

10/09/2020

"Sawtooth" Queenstown
Reflecting the owner's need for a family home to showcase their art collection, this home is filled with dark joinery, plenty of local timber and space. While the black, white and timber palette has the potential to appear impersonal and dull, the use of contrasting finishes, coupled with the soft furnishing and excessive use of natural light means this design is comforting and stunning.
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09/09/2020

"The Cottages" at Lake Hayes, New Zealand
Making the most of the panoramic views of the stunning Southland scenery, this project has a rustic yet refined feel about it. All of the finishes are textural and natural in colour palette and physical form, taking inspiration from the historic woodshed it is located next to.
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01/07/2020

01/07/2020

Never underestimate the power of statement kitchenware - especially not ones as unique and stunning as the Joie De Vivre homewares from
These pieces are all handmade, all perfectly imperfect and would all work well in styling a modern kitchen.

28/06/2020

Restraint is just as, if not more important than the composition of a design. Often it is assumed that having restraint in the styling of a project is synonymous with minimalism, but the two are not the same!
This Colonial Revival project in California is the perfect example of intelligent design choices with an understated and timeless result.
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17/03/2020

A home feels grand when the master bath entry is as photogenic as the bathroom itself.
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16/03/2020

Dreaming of some zen in this crazy time of fear and uncertainty. This gorgeous bathroom by is the perfect setting for a glass of red and a good book...
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13/03/2020

Hello weekend! If you're looking for a spot for a coffee or cheeky drink, the Lobby Bar at The Calile Hotel is a gorgeous space to relax and unwind.

10/03/2020

This hotel belongs in Miami or Florida. Unlike any other hotel in the heart of Fortitude Valley, the palm trees, curved rendered balconies and sandy white brickwork create an environment reminiscent of summer, sand and cocktails by the pool.

09/03/2020

Missing the weekend? The gorgeous organic curves, dusky tones and gold trim featured in the The Calile Hotel rooms and suites are the perfect combination for a relaxing getaway.

Architects and designers have created a hotel reminiscent of an island resort, right in the heart of Brisbane’s James St precinct.

03/03/2020

My favourite kind of tile: the natural stone. Yes, they require a bit more upkeep, but the cold touch, irregular design, fresh look and natural imperfections are impossible to replicate.

This modern bathroom is the perfect example of blending classic natural marble tiles with modern subway tiles.

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02/03/2020

Mixing colours is an effective way of creating interest with the same size tile, whether it be a surface top or wall feature.

These Chalk tiles by blend neutral tones with subtle pastel colours which is soft and dreamy on the eye.

27/02/2020

If anything can spruce up a laundry space, it's this gorgeous green fish scale tile by TileCloud

When choosing a tile it's important to consider grout colour! Without the white contrasting grout, this feature wall would lose its' impact and pattern.

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26/02/2020

25/02/2020

Pantone colour of 2020: Classic Blue

Even a colour so bold as this can be paired with a soft palette and warm finishes to result in a dreamy space like this room.

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24/02/2020

Pantone colour of 2020: Classic Blue

From the Amalfi Coast to India's blue city of Jodhpur, this colour pops in cultures around the globe. I particularly love how contrasting the colours of this image are, celebrating a vibrant culture.

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19/02/2020

colour of the year: Classic Blue.⁠⠀
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It may be classic but that doesn't mean it can't be used with exuberant confidence. This statement bedroom tells a tale of adventure, with golden accents and a contrasting palette.⁠⠀
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06/03/2019

Giving a space some new life can make a world of difference for its' users, and a splash of colours can inspire in some fascinating ways! Did you know that a room containing yellow encourages increased learning and focus, while blue can invoke a spirit of rest, calm and tranquility.

Watch this space for some project progress and design inspirations!