Every year, the world’s design industry descends on Milan for Salone del Mobile, the largest and most influential furniture and interior design exhibition in the world. Walking through the exhibition halls, it would be easy to become distracted by the latest colours, furniture launches and emerging trends. But that is not why I go. I travel to Milan […]
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From Salone del Mobile through the eyes of Jan-Marie Jaillel There is always a moment at Salone del Mobile where you start to see it clearly. Not a single product. Not one standout stand or headline launch. But a feeling. A shift in how spaces are being imagined. This year in Milan, that feeling was restraint. Not restraint
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Design That Works as Beautifully as It Looks When joinery is done well, you barely notice it – because it simply belongs to the architecture. It doesn’t announce itself. It doesn’t compete for attention. It simply belongs. That’s because exceptional joinery isn’t decoration – it’s architecture in disguise. It shapes how a space functions, how it feels to move through, and how calmly everything comes together. In my
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Joinery Is Where Design Either Holds – Or Falls Apart There’s a reason joinery is often the most expensive line item in a renovation. It’s also the reason many spaces quietly disappoint – even when the materials are beautiful and the budget was generous. Joinery is not just cabinetry. It’s where design thinking meets execution. And
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Why Renovations & New Builds Don’t Fail Because of Bad Taste – They Fail Because of Sequence Most renovations and new builds don’t go sideways because of bad taste. They go sideways because of sequence. I’ve worked on enough new and renovated homes and fit-outs to see the pattern repeat itself – beautiful finishes chosen
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Christmas Table Styling Christmas in the Northern Territory is unlike anywhere else – warm nights, long days, tropical breezes, and celebrations that spill effortlessly from indoors to outdoors. Instead of traditional winter styling, Territorians embrace a relaxed, summery approach rooted in natural textures, breathable materials, and a softer, more understated palette. At JMJ Interiors, we
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Living in the tropics means designing for more than just beauty – it’s about balance. Darwin’s warmth, humidity, and monsoonal rhythm shape how homes should look, feel, and function. At JMJ Interiors, we create interiors that not only withstand the elements but celebrate them – spaces that stay cool, calm, and effortlessly elegant, no matter
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Darwin’s wet season brings a unique rhythm to life. The humidity rises, storms roll in, and outdoor living often takes a back seat. It’s a season that can feel heavy, which is why your home should feel light, cool, and calm in contrast. At JMJ Interiors, we specialise in designing interiors that are not only
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Renovating your home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, not just financially, but emotionally. While architects and builders bring structure and construction expertise, there’s one role that often gets overlooked in the planning stages: the interior designer. At JMJ Interiors, we’re seeing more clients in Darwin engage us early, before a single
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Over the course of a 25-year journey, I’ve had the privilege of working with clients from diverse corners of the world, forging an intimate understanding of colour psychology and the delicate art of harmonising colours in a multitude of environments. Whether it’s a cosy haven within a home or the dynamic setting of an office, I’ve honed my skills to breathe life into spaces through colour.
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