A powder room is where you can push yourself out of your creative comfort zone. It’s where you can be adventurous with colour, texture and materials. You can afford to indulge in the space, as the scale is smaller. There is an element of surprise for your guests. More often than not there is little natural light, so we at BIID tend to push the design darker, more moody rather than...READ MORE ❯
A rug brings a space together, it adds warmth and another layer of texture. What do we need to consider? Answer – size – our rule of thumb would usually be to sit all of your furniture on the rug. However, you do need to consider cost, circulation, door opening and to to look at each space individually. Increase pile thickness to add texture. A rug is a great...READ MORE ❯
What do we want when choosing a sofa? What do we need to consider? Answer – Comfort, number of seats, scale, back, seat and arm height, legs, feet or plinth, colour, texture, maintenance and how it will sit in the space. Jardan ‘Vista’ The depth of this piece is perfect for the family to crash out and watch a movie on. Fanuli ‘Grace’ Simple, classic proportions. Interest is...READ MORE ❯
The kitchen, often the hub of a home, can host a number of activities, from the obvious food preparation to eating throughout the day. There is also homework at the kitchen table, home admin, charging of devices and not forgetting a glass of wine with a friend. It is important to consider how the room sits with other areas in the house and garden, to ensure there is some continuity with the rest...READ MORE ❯
At the beginning of 2016 Batchelor Isherwood Design is working on some exciting projects and is able to share a few shots. Work includes a complete refurbishment of a federation home, styling a home after completing a client’s build and detailing the interior finishes through to furnishings on a family home with Jorge Hrdina Architects.READ MORE ❯