Benefits of Hiring An Interior Designer and Interior Architect
Renovating and New Homes, Interiors and Design Penelope J. Herbert Renovating and New Homes, Interiors and Design Penelope J. Herbert

Benefits of Hiring An Interior Designer and Interior Architect

Have you thought about the key benefits of hiring an interior designer and an interior architect? If you want to transform your space, create functional beauty, and increase your property value, then hiring a design studio that specialises in both interior design AND interior architecture will be the perfect option. But why?

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Modern Brutalism: Create Bold Decor That’s Surprisingly Achievable
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Modern Brutalism: Create Bold Decor That’s Surprisingly Achievable

Brutalism, a bold and raw architectural style that emerged in the mid-20th century, is characterized by its unapologetic use of concrete, steel, and an almost monolithic aesthetic. This style, often misunderstood as cold and uninviting, can be transformed into a stunning and comfortable living space with a modern twist. Here’s how.

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The Lust-Worthy Art of Luxury Design: Creating a Luxurious Home with Dark and Moody Colours
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The Lust-Worthy Art of Luxury Design: Creating a Luxurious Home with Dark and Moody Colours

You’ll love creating a luxurious home with dark colours! Dark colours have long been misunderstood in the realm of home design.

Too often, they’re seen as sombre, drab, or even oppressive. However, when used correctly, dark hues will infuse a home with elegance, luxury, and a sense of dramatic sophistication. Let's explore how you can transform your living spaces with rich, dark colours, creating a stunningly chic and inviting atmosphere.

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Adopt This White Paint Guide; Your Walls Really Need It!
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Adopt This White Paint Guide; Your Walls Really Need It!

In this white paint guide, we'll delve into the nuanced world of white paint, exploring the differences between various shades, how to test them on your walls, what to watch out for, and ultimately, how to select the perfect white paint for your home.

We demystify white paint and help you find the perfect shade for your home renovation. Adopt this white paint guide; your walls really need it!

White paint may seem like a straightforward choice for your walls, but any experienced interior designer will tell you that not all whites are created equal. The subtle nuances in undertones and finishes can drastically alter the mood and aesthetic of a room.

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Why We Love Living Room Fusion… and You Should Too
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Why We Love Living Room Fusion… and You Should Too

Living room fusion is what happens when you stop apologising for having more than one taste. Hollywood Glam and Art Deco in the same room? Absolutely. Southern California ease layered with ornate antiques? Why not. The design world will tell you to "pick a style and commit" — which is useful advice if your personality fits neatly into one box and wildly unhelpful if you're a more interesting person than that.

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Creating a Focal Point in Every Home Space: Essential Design Tips
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Creating a Focal Point in Every Home Space: Essential Design Tips

In the world of interior design, establishing a focal point in every home space is a fundamental principle that transforms good design into great design.

A focal point draws the eye, adds interest, and serves as a foundation around which to build your decor. Here’s how you can effectively designate and accentuate focal points in various spaces within your Australian home.

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Tiles With A Pulse: How To Use Bold Tiles On Floors, Walls, Curves And Splashbacks
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Tiles With A Pulse: How To Use Bold Tiles On Floors, Walls, Curves And Splashbacks

Stop playing it safe with white subway tiles and start using tiles as architecture, artwork and attitude.

Tiles are where the renovation stops being polite and starts being interesting. Forget “just a floor” or “just a splashback”—tiles are architecture, artwork and attitude rolled into one. In this first installment of five in our finishes series, we’re turning tiles into the main character of your home, not the understudy.

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Why “Cloud Dancer White” Isn’t the Future We Ordered
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Why “Cloud Dancer White” Isn’t the Future We Ordered

The 2026 interior trend ‘Cloud Dancer White’ claims to be calm and timeless — but it’s really design-on-autopilot. Here’s why this overused neutral needs a rethink, and how to create richer, warmer spaces with real personality. White has quietly become the answer to everything: calm, resale, minimalism, safety.
But here’s the truth — at this point, white isn’t a design choice. It’s a design default.

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5 Signs Your Home Needs a Redesign
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5 Signs Your Home Needs a Redesign

Your Home is Crying Out for Help! (And No, More Beige Isn't the Answer). Alright, rebels, rule-breakers, and lovers of homes with actual SOUL. Let's have a brutally honest chat. Your house? It’s talking. And if it’s whispering "safe," "inoffensive," or (God forbid) "greige," then it’s basically screaming for an intervention.

These are the Top 5 Design Demons we're slaying.

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Are You Playing It Safe or Designing Bold? Find Out Your Fearless Home Style
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Are You Playing It Safe or Designing Bold? Find Out Your Fearless Home Style

You’ve pinned the inspo. You’ve saved the reels. But when it comes to actually designing your Adelaide home… are you confidently bold or still clinging to beige?

This quick quiz will reveal your Fearless Home Style—where you land on the boldness scale, what’s holding you back (if anything), and how to create a home that’s 100% you. Whether you’re a soft minimalist with a rebellious streak or a maximalist-in-the-making, this is where your real style starts to shine.

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How To Balance Quality, Aesthetics, and Budget in Material Specifications!
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How To Balance Quality, Aesthetics, and Budget in Material Specifications!

One of the most critical steps in any interior design or renovation project is finalising material specifications. That is, are your selections the best they can be?

The materials specifications process requires a delicate balance of quality, aesthetics, and budget to ensure the end result is beautiful, durable and cost-effective. Here at Plush Design Interiors, we understand the nuances of this balance and offer you our expert advice on how to achieve it.

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Three Great Bathroom Ideas To Add Value To Your Home
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Three Great Bathroom Ideas To Add Value To Your Home

Every home renovator looks for the best tips and tricks to create bigger bathrooms for less. So we’ve compiled three great bathroom ideas that will add value, and create the illusion of spaciousness, in your home. Creating an airy and fresh bathroom can come from updating select features and laying tiles in particular patterns, all of which will have guests swooning, according to Beaumont Tiles Product Specialist, Michelle Kearney.

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Did I Make A Mistake Painting My Walls White?
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Did I Make A Mistake Painting My Walls White?

White walls have long been hailed as the epitome of chic, timeless interior design. They're clean, versatile, and can make spaces feel larger and more airy. But as any seasoned interior designer will tell you, the choice of wall colour is a deeply personal one.

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Eight Reasons Why Your Renovation Costs Are Out of Control
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Eight Reasons Why Your Renovation Costs Are Out of Control

Renovating your home in Adelaide is an exciting endeavor, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare if you're renovations costs are out of control. As an Adelaide interior designer with years of experience in home renovations, I've seen my fair share of projects veer off course. In this comprehensive renovation guide, I'll delve into the top eight reasons why Adelaide renovation costs blow out, and provide you with valuable insights on how to avoid these costly mistakes.

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Thinking Differently - What An Interior Designer Does
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Thinking Differently - What An Interior Designer Does

Thinking differently in interior design means creating a home that feels like you, not a beige show home. Discover how an interior designer reads your lifestyle, sees through walls and layers texture, light and personality to craft a truly timeless, authentic space in Adelaide and beyond.

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