All Stops to....... Patonga

We have just received our order from PrintDolls (see Dec 2009 /Jan 2010 issue of Inside Out or www.printdolls.com.au). Perfect for the Coast home!

Mirror, mirror on the wall!

Who is the fairest of them all?.......

We have 2 of these fabulous mirrors in stock now! Priced at $365 each.

A quirky 22 face mirror - Kelly Hoppen also sells them in her stunning shop in London!!!! How chic!

A bit of NZ

The inspiration for this house was a lodge in New Zealand. The clients had a very clear idea of what they wanted to achieve and the result is stunning

The exterior of this timber clad house is painted dark so that it sits into the site. It is close to the road, so the colour plays an important role by making the house retreat from it.

The clients hadn't considered a dark house before I suggested it, but were easily convinced. I love how the hardwood timber posts play against their dark backdrop

The entry is home to a much loved work of art. I suggested the design for the front door - the holes, which are part of the history of the timber are filled with clear resin. The dark ceiling is the same colour as the exterior

Furniture, soft furnishings and shutters by PHI

A lovely nook with loved items against a backdrop of charcoal grasspaper. The dresser is from PHI

The airy kitchen is a great place for friends and family to gather.

Dark Emperordor marble in the guest WC

The laundry has great access to the back garden. It has ample bench space too

The boys rooms are identical in form, but very individual in style

A detail of the bathroom with horn handles against a wenge veneer

Inspiring Flowers

Beautiful floral arrangements can make a room! The ones above would certainly catch your attention. I love bold arrangements that use large leaves and exotic flowers. There are plenty of talented florists in Sydney, where arrangements like these are readily available. If only you could get something like this here on the Central Coast!

This is a Stack Up

Just arrived from Italy - are these metal powdercoated vertical shelves. Capable of holding about 70 books, they are perfect for in tight spaces or just for something a bit different in a large space. They look great on their own, but at only $630 each you could easily group them for impact. We have 1 remaining in stock, but if you are patient we can order more.

New furniture

This may not strictly be a new chair, but we have covered the Ingrid chair from Jardan in a charcoal linen and added a black fringe for a completely different look. The simple shape of this chair lends itself to a host of environments and it is comfortable too. We have teamed it here with a Designers Guild wallpaper and cushions, plus a simple but striking curtain and a quirky mirror just for fun.

Here we have a stunning chair by Melbourne manufacturer Arthur G. This is the Benson chair covered in dyed cow hide. It is a large, masculine chair with strong architectural lines that are directly inspired by more traditional wing chairs. Come in to see it for yourself.

Artist in residence

New to the PHI showroom is a selection of beautiful works by Sydney artist Scott Petrie. His work is recognised internationally, and is admired in both residential and commercial spaces. Scott takes his inspiration from his travels - this piece 'forbidden Love' was inspired by his time spent in Morocco. You can see more of Scott's work at www.scottpetrieart.com or come in to our showroom.

Wahroonga Home

We completed this home at the end of '08 for a family of six after they returned from living in the U.K. This is the second home we have worked on for this family which is a lot more classic.

The powderoom is a study in brown. Beautiful Dark Emperodor marble, 'stringy' grasspaper & Luxe Ebony timber veneer

This quirky nest of 2 tables was designed as a practical and modern solution. The glass and steel contrast with the classic shape of the armchair which is covered in a modern cut velvet from Europe

You can see here that the colours were inspired by the Persian rug. The generous sofa is covered in a beautiful velvet from the U.S and the curtains are simply elegant in silk

The kitchen in this home is definitely the hub. The family can congregate around it - there are classic bentwood stools on the other side. The satin polyurethane in Dulux Linseed and Luxe Ebony timber veneer combine to create a contemporary and timeless look

The exterior hints at the classic direction inside. We designed the front door as a grand gesture which the builder made for the clients

Mud Australia

We now have more Mud in our store! Each piece is handmade from limoges and imperial porcelain. Coloured with tinted slip, the interior is then clear glazed. All pieces are oven, microwave, dishwasher and food safe.

Black & White Apartment

We have almost completed this project! A new apartment overlooking the beach.

Saturday In Design 2009!

Hub

Corporate Culture - this was .....

Tait - new Jak & Jil coffee & side tables

Chaise brought back to life!

We wanted to show this photo from a project we did a couple of years ago - this client had a family heirloom chaise they wanted bring back to life! We chose a colourful cut velvet by William Yeoward with double piping in a fabric by Designers Guild.

Gladesville Project

Beecroft

East Gosford