Directions with Sheer Curtains & Blinds Semi-translucent sheer curtains and blinds are a versatile window treatment that bring elegance, softness and privacy into your home. Used alone or layered with block-out curtains, blinds or shutters, sheers can transform your space during the day or night, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful movement and diffused light…
BEST WINDOW TREATMENTS FOR LIGHT, CLIMATE & SOUND CONTROL The decision to invest in curtains and blinds for your home often goes further than just a window covering. In fact, choosing the right curtains and blinds will go a long way in improving the liveability of your home, especially when it comes to our unique…
RELAXED ELEGANCE: WHY THORNTON & BLAKE INTERIOR DESIGNERS AREN’T KNOWN FOR A PARTICULAR LOOK Recently we were discussing the portfolio of interior designs for our Blue Mountains clients. Whilst there is very much a common theme of ‘Relaxed Elegance’ amongst Thornton & Blakes projects, the diversity is in the details, resulting in a broad range…
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…
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,…