September 2023

In a world where sustainability and ethical sourcing is increasingly important, interior designer and The Block judge Darren Palmer is hitting the zeitgeist with the launch of his first rug collection. Comprised of six unique designs, the line-up of environmentally conscious rugs is ethically produced and affordably priced, reflecting his desire to make high quality design accessible to the masses. “I believe in the democratisation of good design,” says Darren, who talked us through the collection recently.

The Courtyard House embraces sustainability throughout. The central courtyard helps maximize cross ventilation and natural daylight to help reduce electricity consumption. Natural materials, like reclaimed teak wood, Indian marbles, and terrazzo floors made from marble waste, contribute to a more eco-friendly design.

The term ‘Hampton Styled” is thrown around quite a lot these days, but what does this interior style really represent and how is it best achieved? Well to answer this question we first need to understand the history of Hampton interiors.

The seed of any architectural brief is an understanding or a seeking of an appreciation of place. Along with being sympathetic to the needs and constraints of a client, a site’s environmental and natural parameters form the foundation of the most appropriate response.

Sydney-based interior design studio Atelier Alwill are renowned for crafting contemporary interiors with enduring relevance. The studio’s founder, Romy Alwill, has a background steeped in design. During high school, she lived in Tokyo with her family, which inspired her to pursue a career in design. After studying interior architecture back in Australia, she had a stint living and working overseas before returning home and taking up a position as interior design editor at Belle magazine. In 2005, her years of industry experience culminated in her starting her own studio. In conversation with Romy, we uncovered how her past has moulded her into the designer she is today and how she ultimately approaches design with a focus on the future.

Tilt and turn windows open two ways: inside at the top like a hopper window or inside to the side like a casement window.

Because of these opening options it is important to choose window furnishings to suit and do not affect the opening and closing of the windows.

Mounting outside recess