CURTAINS & BLINDS: HERE’S HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR CONSULTATION WITH THORNTON & BLAKE At Thornton & Blake we take great pride in producing unique, high-quality, made-to-measure curtains and blinds to suit your space and reflect your vision, with the support of an experienced Interior Designer who can help you select your fabric and the…
Choosing between curtains or blinds for your home can be a tricky decision; there’s the style… S-fold, inverted box pleat, roller or roman blind and then there’s shutters. The selection process really does extend further than your preferred visual style. The scope of your ceiling, the size of the room, your window position and what…
INTERIOR DESIGN TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HOME It is not unusual for our Blue Mountains clients to prioritise health and wellbeing when discussing their Interior Design vision with our experienced team. Whether it is the choice of floor covering, textiles for curtains, blinds, or sofas, or even options for home heating, out with the old…
WHY MOLMIC SOFAS, ARMCHAIRS, MODULARS & OTTOMANS ARE THE SUSTAINABLE CHOICE FOR YOUR HOME Whether you’re selecting a sofa just for yourself, a big family of all ages, or you share your Blue Mountains home with your fur-babies, today we explore why a Molmic furniture piece is going to be your sustainable choice, not only…
THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATING A COHESIVE INTERIOR DESIGN FOR YOUR HOME Interior Design isn’t reserved for creating just one room at a time. A well-designed home is one that orchestrates harmony and balance throughout the spaces. Seamlessly blending the various elements of wall colours, textiles, curtains and blinds, flooring and furnishing between each space not…
BEING BRAVE: STEPPING AWAY FROM NEUTRAL PALETTES & INTO A WORLD OF COLOUR When it comes to transforming your home, whether it be a retreat of tranquillity and warmth, or a space of high productivity: few elements are as powerful as the paint colours you choose. Colour has an incredible power of influencing the energy…
IS IT TIME TO REPLACE YOUR OLD WOOD FIREPLACE FOR A MORE ‘ECONOMICAL’ & ‘ECO’ EFFICIENT SOLUTION? Thirty years ago, wood burning fireplaces were primarily cherished for their ambiance, rather than efficiency. Today, we’re pleased to report that the modern fireplace has evolved: new technology and an evolution in design has transformed these fixtures into…
WHY CURTAINS & BLINDS ARE ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT INTERIOR DESIGN INVESTMENTS FOR YOUR HOME Curtains & blinds are often underestimated as an aspect of Interior Design, yet they play a crucial role in shaping the ambiance, thermal control & functionality of a room. Choosing the right curtains can enhance natural light, add privacy,…
WHY AN INTERIOR DESIGNER WILL SAVE YOU TIME, MONEY & HEARTACHE CREATING A HOME YOU LOVE. When a home is beautifully designed, it seems the elements have magically combined to delight, engage, & reflect its occupants. Whether you are starting with a blank canvas, refreshing an existing space or just need to change things up,…
FEELING OVERWHELMED ABOUT CHOOSING TEXTILES FOR YOUR HOME? READ THIS FIRST With so many options of fabric types, weaves and prints available on the market, we can understand why many of our customers come to us feeling overwhelmed when deciding on textiles for their home. Choosing between natural or synthetic, textured, large, or small print,…