Interior design is a wonderfully creative career path with many interesting avenues to walk. As a new designer starting out, it is hard to resist the urge to dive into new projects and new ventures. But interior design, like any other line of work, needs to be treated as a business. Designers may have all the creative skills known to man, but without a strategy, all that talent could be potentially wasted. Whether you’re starting a new venture or planning to scale-up your existing business, a business plan is a roadmap to both your approach to the business, and ultimately, your goals. Let’s ta ..read more

Artificial Intelligence has arrived and it is revolutionising how we work. It is imbibed in everything from healthcare to finance and everything in between, including the creative world of interior design. This technological advancement is not only transforming the way designers conceptualise and execute their ideas but it is also offering unprecedented opportunities for personalisation and efficiency.  ..read more

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Are you that person who constantly redesigns rooms in your head? Do you love watching renovation TV shows and deep down you know you could do a better job yourself? Everywhere you go you are picturing different layouts or colour schemes. Perhaps you have great plans for your kitchen or dining room and want to learn more about getting the most out of a space, but you simply cannot find the time to sit down and learn? Or maybe you already have some DIY and interior design skills, but you are not sure about making a commitment to long term studies.   ..read more

There are a number of career paths that a designer can take and there are many fields within the world of interior design. Interior design is packed with opportunities in residential design, commercial, hospitality as well as more specific specialised areas. Whatever the path a designer takes, they must first come to grips with the basics of interior design. Many students in the academy have reported their surprise and indeed, joy that their course was so much more than picking curtains and rearranging furniture. Much like architecture, interior design is a complex marriage of design and prob ..read more

Creating a concept is usually the first step within the design stages. After a brief has been received from the client in which their wishes, ideas, and preferences have been laid out, it's time to create a design concept ..read more

A bedroom is more than just a space with a bed to crash on at the end of a hectic day. A warm, welcoming bedroom can help you deal with work stress, allow you to unwind and raise your spirits ..read more

It has been a long year… 2020 saw its fair share of home trends, thanks to a surplus of time spent pondering our interiors ..read more

Windows are an important part of any interior space, letting light and airflow into the room, as well as giving you a view of the world outside. The right window treatments have the power to make a room feel finished, as well as serving the practical purpose of enabling you to control the amount of light coming in during the day, and providing privacy when they are fully closed. Here are some different window treatment ideas for your next project ..read more

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