Melbourne, here we are again. Rather than focus on the current lockdown, we’ve decided to take this opportunity to highlight some of our favourite Melbourne companies that help make interiors fabulous. It’s no secret that we have some of the best interior wares in the country, which is why narrowing it down to just 7 was so hard.   Jardan No Melbourne list would be complete without the cult favourite, Jardan. When most companies are manufacturing furniture overseas, it’s refreshing to see that Jardan’s furniture is made right here in Melbourne. To make things even better, they’re also en ..read more

Ah, winter – it brings to mind sipping mugs of hot chocolate in thick knitted sweaters while sitting next to crackling fireplaces and watching the snowflakes fall on snow-capped trees. Well, perhaps that’s just the slightly romanticised version. For those of us in Melbourne, we may get away with hot chocolate by a fireplace, but that glittering snow may just have to be replaced with drizzles of freezing rain and grey, overcast days. Now don’t get us wrong, there are plenty of things to love about winter. But with this year being one of the coldest on record (and we haven’t even hit the depths ..read more

Is there any colour more versatile than white? From Hamptons to contemporary and everything in between, white is the go-to hero for almost all interior projects around the world. But white isn’t just white, is it? There are endless shades of white, and that’s why finding the perfect white for your interior can be such a challenge. Given that spaces, lighting, personal preferences and even moods all vary, there are many factors to consider when settling on a particular white.   Educate yourself First and foremost, you need to know one thing: white isn’t just white. What we mean by this is ..read more

Since 2006, Modernism Week has been throwing a spotlight on the mid-century beauty of American aesthetics. Having just taken place from 8 to 18 April in Palm Springs, California, the annual event aims to celebrate and foster an appreciation of mid-century architecture and design by encouraging education, preservation and sustainable modern living.   Lounging by the pool of the Sunburnt Palms home   What is mid-century modern design? At the mid-century movement’s peak in the 1950s, designers, architects and artists drew inspiration from the International and Bauhaus styles ..read more

Here at Concept DCF, we live and breathe all things creative. And with Melbourne Design Week currently on until 5 April, we’re celebrating with a spotlight of our five favourite Aussie creatives right now. In case you’ve never heard of it, Melbourne Design Week is Australia’s premier event showcasing local and international design. This year, it explores the theme ‘Design the world you want’ – a theme which allows the design community to consider how we can work together to create a better, healthier future for the planet and its inhabitants.   Cosset Ceramics While lockdown for some of ..read more

If you missed it, last week we did a highlight on Pantone’s latest colour prediction. Very Peri was a shade that debuted especially for the 2022 choice. So, if you haven’t sorted your Christmas gifts yet, we thought it might be a fun idea to get inspired by the lavender shade.   Wave Pitcher by Sophie Lou Jacobsen Sophie Lou Jacobsen is a product designer whose work focusses on enhancing the enjoyment of everyday objects. This wave pitcher is just the perfect vessel for your Christmas punch – and the shade is very 2022.   Jex Vinyl Stand by Idle Hands Design The perfect gift for yo ..read more

Every year we look forward to this moment. The moment that Pantone announces their colour of the year. In case you aren’t aware, Pantone is a pretty big name in the design space. From graphic design to fashion and interiors, Pantone’s colour matching systems are used in a multitude of industries worldwide. Founder Lawrence Herbert actually created the first system for identifying, matching and communicating colours for consistency across the print and textile design industries back in 1963. His initial work led to the Pantone Matching System, a book that standardised colours across these field ..read more

With The Block wrapped up for another year, we thought we’d dive into some of our favourite interior trends that popped up this season. No drama, no tears, just pure interiors talk.   Boucle furniture When Ronnie and Georgia covered their lounge in sumptuous cream bouclé, judge Shaynna Blaze fell deeply, calling it the fabric of the moment. And she’s not wrong. Abundant in texture, bouclé (meaning curl in French) comprises of lengths of woollen loops of similar size. The durable fabric makes for an easy way to add texture, visual interest and luxury, pairing beautifully with curvili ..read more

The Block 2021 auction results can have some of us scratching our heads – after all, the contestants that won consistent praise with the judges seemed to do the worst when it came to bidding time. And while we all know a reality TV show doesn’t really reflect a real-life renovation, there are some lessons to be had.   The Block contestants definitely had a goal in mind .. sell, sell, sell! Renovate with a goal in mind To live in or to sell? That is the question. Or perhaps it’s to rent out? First and foremost, you need to have a clear grasp of what your end goal is when it comes to renov ..read more

If you’ve thought about selling, you’re probably aware of how well the current property market is doing. It’s fair to say that properties have never been as hot as they are right now. So, you may be wondering why it would even be worth renovating if the market is so healthy right now? Well, with current travel bans and snap lockdowns, people want a home that they can utilise for both down time and work. Homebuyers are looking for truly multi-functional properties – and those of us who would normally spend their savings on things like overseas holidays are taking the opportunity to upgrade to a ..read more