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šŸ› ļø Renovating to unlock max value
šŸ” Sydney, Australia
https://www.iistudio.com.au

07/09/2026

Last week, I was lucky enough to go on a couple of modular home factory tours. Come along on the tour with meā€¦
Thanks Elizabeth Gordon for organising!

01/09/2026

This is the most overlooked number when people choose lights, especially downlights. (LED colour change lights often have a low CRI. Whereas incandescent and halogen lamps inherently have a high CRI.)

The CRI (Colour Rendering Index) measures how faithfully a light source renders the colours of an object or built environment.

The scale of measurement tops out at 100.

A CRI over 80 is the bare minimum. A CRI of 90 is my recommended minimum.

With a high CRI, colours look true and bright. With a low CRI, colours can look dull, washed out, or totally wrong - like how a phone camera with a bad filter distorts everything.

High end look for high street prices - lighting edition. Affordable lighting, used thoughtfully, can make a big impact....
28/08/2026

High end look for high street prices - lighting edition. Affordable lighting, used thoughtfully, can make a big impact.

1. The Calido from Beacon - perfect for coastal projects.

2. The Dykarklocka from IKEA - a bargain at $99. Looks high end - with a white stained oak veneer that suits a range of styles.

3. The Tamarind range from Beacon - linen fabric, soft and textural. Large fittings for the price. I have used these in a couple of projects and they always looked šŸ”„.

4. The Pebble wall light from Beacon - itā€™s IP44, so suitable for some exterior locations (check with your electrician). It has a cool 70s vibe going on. Iā€™ve also used this in a project.

5. The Corbett wall light from Bunnings. Modern and sleek. Thoughtfully placed, this light will make your interiors look high end. And itā€™s only $32AUD! Also IP44. Also available in a brushed aluminium version.

Prices are as of 2026.

This has been a fun exercise - I might do the high-end / expensive version of this soon!

25/08/2026

This is how I quickly found creative direction for one of my most challenging renovation projects. This project didnā€™t have an obvious direction so I had to step back and look at it in another way.

21/08/2026

Beautiful interiors donā€™t actually require endless meetings and showroom trips. Our finishes schedules do the heavy lifting.

Design decisions sorted.

Download today for build clarity.

Free sample available - link in bio.

There are so many interesting and inspiring trade and supplier Instagram accounts - here are some of my favourites.
19/08/2026

There are so many interesting and inspiring trade and supplier Instagram accounts - here are some of my favourites.

12/08/2026

Finishes and colour choices for a rental property. Limited choices do not mean limited design.

10/08/2026

I attended the Sydney Property Developer Network meeting on the weekend.

The panel discussed MMC (Modern Methods of Construction) which can cut build times dramatically and reduce costs.

It means that all the finishes and colours have to be decided months earlier than traditional builds.

Which is how interior designers operate anyway - locking in design decisions before construction starts in an ideal world.

For centuries dark timber signaled status and permanence. Then blonde timber became de rigueur, to the point of over-sat...
03/08/2026

For centuries dark timber signaled status and permanence. Then blonde timber became de rigueur, to the point of over-saturation. Now, dark timber is back!

Swipe for some recent projects
1. Mallorca Residence, Durietz Design & Development
2. Byron Bay, Files from 45
3. Copenhagen Residence, Nordiska Kok
4. Walnut Cabinetry from Farmers Doors
5. Fountaindale Residence, RZK Group
6. Eclectic Niche Furniture
7. Polytec Surano door in Notaio Walnut Woodmatt

If youā€™re going dark, remember cream with dark timber softens the look. Warm layered lighting is a must. Keep it contemporary with modern detailing. Joinery and floors do not need to match.

Most importantly, know why youā€™re using it. Dark timber should fit the creative direction for a project, rather than being trend-driven.

People can get nervous when they engage an architect or interior designer. Perhaps they are concerned about budget over...
28/07/2026

People can get nervous when they engage an architect or interior designer. Perhaps they are concerned about budget overruns or being unhappy with the result? This is understandable.

But this is what underpins the entire experience -> designers (and architects) follow a process.

The design process is taught in universities and schools around the world and follows this format.

1. Design Brief
2. Research
3. Concept
4. Design Development
5. Documentation
6. Implementation
7. Feedback

This process works for very small projects and for large multimillion dollar projects.

The biggest risk to a project is not following the design process.

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