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One of the exciting but challenging stages in any homeowners design journey is designing the Kitchen!  As the hub of the home, we work tirelessly with our clients to refine their needs, ideas and wish lists to ensure that their dream Kitchen can come to life.  But choosing the appliances often finds clients faced with […]

Flicking through glossy magazines it isn’t hard to be instantly inspired by designer fashion houses, steeped in rich history, quality, and design. Whilst this history is recognised unconsciously as part of design’s cultural milieu, it is often an untold story for some of Australia’s very best product design and manufacturing companies. We were so inspired […]

Head Designer Margo Reed recently returned from a fabulous holiday overseas in Bali, where inspirations ran wild and she is now integrating Balinese design influences into her current projects. We caught up with her to see how she is incorporating these ideas into the design … Whilst Bali is the ultimate playground of relaxation and entertainment my […]

After some recent trips down to Melbourne seeking out the new and exciting items available to the design industry through various trade shows, the design team also left some time to explore this wonderful city. We’re sharing our favourite spaces and places to stay, eat, drink and of course shop! STAY: Coppersmith Hotel Away from the […]

At this time of the year, a lot of us host house guests. If your guest bedroom is looking more like a storage room or home office than a haven, we have some tips to help you give it an instant update. At this time of the year, a lot of us are hosting house […]

Rare tiles are sourced from old country kitchens, bathrooms, courtyards and hallways from all over the world The Designory’s mantra is to support unique local makers – Australian boutique businesses that are creating world-class products. Jatana Interiors is one of those inspiring creative businesses that combine a high end product with a passion for timeless design, […]

We have an ongoing love affair with the Pampa brand, and caught up with them last weekend to go through their gorgeous new collection of rugs, all of which are lovingly handmade in Argentina. For some of the team it was the first time we were exposed to the inimitable charms of Vicky and Carl […]

Gracing the walls of The Design Hunter store this week is a striking and moody image from the well-regarded photographer, Brett Stevens.  Part of a recent body of work that evokes a “Dirty Urban” vibe, Brett is releasing his stunning works for sale and we’re thrilled he’s allowed us to be part of that journey. […]

Find out from Sharon Patsiotis, the co-founder of luxury linen brand, Hale Mercantile Co, why linen is the ultimate luxury for those to hate to iron, how to look after it so it lasts for years and tips for how to style your table like a stylist this Christmas. What inspired you to start Hale Mercantile […]