Good interior design truly is a science! It goes beyond mere aesthetics and staying current with trends. Interior design has a profound influence on our thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and even our well-being and health.
Here in the Northern Territory, we love to keep our homes and interiors fresh and up-to-date with interior trends, but at the same time because we don’t have the huge fluctuation between hot and cold weather that the southern states of Australia know so well, we can find ourselves with same-same décor all year round.
We can bring interest and variety to our homes throughout the northern Australia tropical seasons by incorporating seasonal trends and elements into our décor. Even if we don’t get the winters that the southern states do, we can change up our soft furnishings to change the energy and mood of the space.
Tropical living and embracing our Northern Territory identity Read More »
There are absolutely no good or bad questions to ask your interior designer! I know you will have many questions before we start your unique project, just as you will as we work towards completion. However, there are some questions that I am frequently asked which I thought it might be helpful to address in one hit here today!
The questions we are most frequently asked Read More »
There’s no escaping it: bathroom renovations are pricey. But, at the same time it is always going to be money well-spent if you do it the right way. So, can you do a bathroom renovation that looks amazing, creates a bathroom most people can only dream about, and increases the overall value of your home all without busting the bank? Yes, you can and I’m going to share the secrets with you!
The secret to an amazing bathroom update Read More »
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 »