Graze.....

Graze....our latest project.... Ok Ok Ok first of all bloggers it is a must to go & have dinner here 182 Harris St, Pyrmont (opening hours Wed-Sun nights....Sonia & I dined a couple of weeks ago & were blown away....my recommendation would be the Cauliflower Milkshake served with toasted taleggio cheese and jamon - I know sounds a little strange but AMAZING...I think I was in love with the presentation....but I will leave that surprise for you!

Look to the left & you will notice the key feature.....this stunning pendant from Reni Kung....please please just at least take the time to walk past to see it's beauty....I read on Reni's website a quote from her "

" I observe light and appreciate the effect it has on me - the filtration in nature, its quiet movements. It stimulates and comforts at once. That's what I seek to capture. "

Take it from us this statement truly comes alive & has really captured the essence of Graze...

One last little mention is the wallpaper....how is it that sometimes for the right client you find the right or should I say perfect piece of artwork...look at the October Hay...how lucky we were! Oh and make sure to take your party upstairs where you can sneak a peak at Polo Ralph Lauren Textured Wallpaper....ohhh Ralph...

Black Beauty

Ok - lovers of all things black.....well that's definitely Sonia & myself.....please be inspired by our clients kitchen, sorry is that the BRIDGE I see???

Timber veneer cabinetry a fabulous compliment to Volcanic stone.....and the train tracks of the bridge...too clever I say!

When Black is Black White is White & Every other shade is PINK...

"Studio"...as the Italians call it...this is our clients Study....or perhaps a trip to Venice whilst in the office...So we played on black & white (our fav) & highlighted with an injection of pink in heavy satin goblet pleated curtains! The use of Ralph Lauren Stripes mixed with Cole & Sons Fornasetti Riflesso wallpaper dominates this space - right??? We don't think so its a perfect demonstration that an extremely busy pattern can be tamed with the use of solids....and solid this curtain is....one of my favourite weekly jobs is visting our soft furnishings workroom.....we always have fabulous ideas on how we want to construct a curtain....we describe to our client they approve....and then WAIT...our workroom looks at us thinking "are you serious" These curtains are sooo heavy I think they broke about ten needles using the machine...then to get the perfect goblet - everything was completed by hand....they look sooo beautiful though....xxxx

Kitchen Elegance

What do a builder, engineer, 2 x fabulous designers have in common? Ahhh take one look....the ability to completely change the look & feel of a space....the kitchen was a disaster...

It was in desperate need of TLC....So down a wall went, beam in & old kitchen out! As soon as the wall came crashing down light just streamed through....!

We decided to give this kitchen a neutral palette of soft greys, a punch of charcoal...butchers handles....vintage American school house pendants....internal laundry....stained walnut floorboards......what more can one want???

Art Deco Meets DITC...

Well its been way too long since we blogged, I often wonder where the year has gone....so we travel back in time to the Art Deco period with the famous DITC twist...please enjoy this bathroom as much as we do...Our client had one request to keep in in close tie with the Art Deco period of the building & not to sway too far from this....with that in mind I think we found our special place in the design world - anything vintage or past styles & trends we tend to feel at ease with! Do I say this every time - yes "but I think I will just have to move in..."

Sleep Tight....

Our last entry for July...ready for bed? This beautiful bedroom was decorated to create a tranquil & peaceful environment for our client....with touches of wallpaper, white painted furniture, glam.com lights, a wardrobe any girl will kill for....bedspreads, curtains...rugs, cushions oh a chair perhaps.........take a closer note of the triangular window - shutters up top, ripple fold curtains below....this room started off needing a new wardrobe...opps I guess we had t just add in those few extra pieces...

Hunny I'm Home

Hmm where do I start....is it possible to ask your client if you can move in before them? We were so attached to this kitchen it really was hard to say goodbye....we call this Shaker style with a touch of french farmhouse....pieces to look at (tiles...ahhh I have to use these at home for sure, feature light...all the way from France, Caesar Stone Osprey Stone Tops, The Hand Painted Studio cabinetry finish.....Mother of Pearl Handles....look at the floor...oh and the wall colour!!!)

We hope you enjoy our modern classic style of kitchen as much as we do

j xx

Kitchen Completion

So when the girls are asked for an all white kitchen............this is what you get!
A few key glam items to look at
* Caesar Stone's new "Pure White"
* Long Lines with shark nose 2pack cabinetry
* Glass Window Splashback
* Walk in pantry
Ok so did you at first glance think this was a canter levered island bench....think again....it was the plan but structurally couldn't happen....so solution....mirrored laminate kick boards!
Enjoy till next time!

Catherine Martin's - Cockatoo Wallpaper

We are finally using Catherine Martins cockatoo wallpaper in the black....can not wait...its going behind a upholstered bedhead...will keep you posted!

McMahons Point - Completion of 8 Contemporary Glamorous Apartments

Ahh what a way to finish our week, we have finally completed the design work for eight apartments we have been working on for over a year now....its amazing how all the design elements come together.

Attached is just a few quick snaps we took as the apartment is all bar finished (just needs to be styled for sale, cleaned etc etc, a little bit of wallpaper)

Notice the limestone floors, Cavelier Bremworth carpet Tussore (looks amazing), American Oak veneer highlights..............And Storage Heaven....I understand the term "Real Estate Heaven" with a view like that I'll take two please!!!

What s & j are fighting over

Who gets the horse for the mantel....we both have to have!!

Ok.....s you're getting the birds...pink ones

love j xx

Norths Bistro

Ok so above you finally have the Norths Bistro images....can you believe its been a year (opps time flies in Designer World!)
So who remembers the peach tiles that were on the floor........ahhhh, I have erased from the memory bank...we now have wallpapers, new paint, new floor, screening, garden communal tables, accessories.........oh & a word or two on the wall....we never realised how much chaos the word "plonk" could cause....I must admit we had a giggle..chat soon s&j x

Norths Bistro

Check Out Northside Article

http://digitaledition.mynorthside.com.au/?iid=37477

Spence & Lyda - "Cool Britannia"

Wednesday eve....s&j went to the Spence & Lyda "Cool Britannia" evening welcoming Matthew Hilton to their collection.....apart from it being fabulous can you look at the dining table "Light Extending Table"........American Oak or Black Walnut this is seriously smooth....the enginering is smooth the 200-290cm extension is smooth.....I wonder how will I save up for this one....just divine I did fall in love again last nite xoxox j

For those who are afraid of the dark

At DITC we love the strength of dark colours....and definitely not afraid to use them.....if the client permits. I know its a scary through to have an all charcoal bathroom, however its worth a try. We combined a fabulous charcoal tile with a feature tile in stripes of stainless steel & mottled brown & this bathroom came up better than we could have ever expected. The pop of white form the PCs is just amazing.....this bathroom once was a creamy marble & felt really poky...it now feels open & alive...even though its meant to be sooo dark!

These images come from two separate bathrooms....so lets look at the key pieces
Firstly the Victoria Albert Bath, Volcanic & limestone baths we chose the IOS....1500mm in length it was just perfect & meant to be....the second bathroom the contrast of the warm teak shutters....masculine but feminine at the same time....Corian basin, custom cabinetry in Monument, Manhattan Wall Lights.....Caesar stone beauty bar..........ahhh the girls are in heaven, just for a day I guess its all our clients now!
Enjoy s & j xx

Toss or Take

We sooo understand that sometimes you just can't let go of your old furniture pieces......we call this "Toss or Take" If it's worth it time for the french polisher to get their hands on it....how beautiful did this buffet turn out...perfect with the cladding...x