As we head into the balminess of our Darwin wet season days, I thought it might be fun to take a little look at summer entertaining and how I love to bring my favourite design style into my entertaining.
Summer entertaining is relaxed and an opportunity to spend time with friends in an informal setting which we can make beautiful and inviting with just a few simple tricks….
Entertain so that no one wants to leave the table! Read More »
Renovating your home can be a daunting and massive undertaking that many people may simply say “too hard, I’ll just buy a new house”! I can tell you from an interior designer’s perspective that when you know what you need to do and the right people to help you achieve this, renovating your home is not difficult … plus you get exactly what you want and need.
Why you need to tell your designer your reno budget Read More »
I am passionate about the use of lighting to enhance our wellbeing and creating architectural interest through the play of light and shadow. Clever lighting design is one of the most important aspects to creating a jaw-dropping design, and something that many designers will outsource… Not me, I love the challenge!
Lighting design is my super power! Read More »
A colleague recently asked to interview me and I was reluctant at first. But, as we chatted, I realised that my life to this point in time has been a serendipitous journey toward the passion I have for interior design amd the growth of JM Interior Design Studio! I’ve been so nervous sharing this interview with you all!
An interview with Jan-Marie Jaillei! Read More »
Many sustainable design and building practices have emerged over the years and one which interests me especially is Passive House design. The potential for excellent interior design coupled with a stylish eco-friendly architectural design is a winning combination!
Passive House design: leading the way in sustainable living Read More »
It is possible to have a stylish Australian Christmas table, by looking beyond the traditional snow and white Christmas that is all so familiar to us all (and yes, absolutely very pretty!) but not very ‘summer in Australia’. Let’s look at some beautiful Christmas tables that are perfect for a hot summer’s Christmas Day!
Australian Christmas Table Inspo Read More »
A Darwin girl at heart and at home, most of my working life as an interior designer has been spent overseas in exotic locations such as London, the Middle East, and Asia before landing home in Australia. It is no surprise that I embrace a fusion of design styles.
International design styles that are perfect for our Darwin homes Read More »
Commercial interior design and residential interior design do have quite a few similarities. But there are other aspects which need careful consideration too when designing a work environment that is productive and put your customers and clients at ease.
The importance of designing nurturing workspaces Read More »
There is something really important that we need to discuss and that’s what it’s going to cost you … or look at it this way: the financial investment you are going to need to make in your home. The biggest and most important consideration in any renovation or new build is your interior design budget.
The reality of the interior design budget Read More »
Lighting is one of the most underestimated parts of the interior design of our homes and workspaces. Lighting is not just important for us to see what we’re doing, it also affects our mood, emotions, and general wellbeing. Good and adaptable indoor lighting is vital to every interior design project.
Lighting design is both an art and a science Read More »