The same as a home, an office or work space contains living energy, and needs to be designed for positive energy flow for greater well-being and productivity. An office can be harder to lay out, design and decorate because it…
How do you feel when you go into work? Would you like to feel better? For the great benefit of everyone, more and more employers are realising the importance of their workers’ good mental health. Workspaces are being created to enhance staff…
Incredible elements of commercial interior design can hit you in a couple of ways. There’s the ‘Wow’ you get as a customer or guest when you walk into a place that is masterfully designed. And then there’s the more subtle ‘wow’ from…
The Flying Star Feng Shui technique I practise is a traditional method that incorporates Yin Yang, the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal and water), the energies of 8 areas and the dynamic of the Lo Shu Square. The Lo…
The ensuite is very often a retreat and haven for the occupants of the house. More and more the ensuite is becoming the indulgent pamper space in your home, rather than just a convenient little spot to shove a shower and toilet.…
Once upon a time, there was a land before open plan offices. Workplaces were made up of a row of offices broken up by a long corridor, kind of like working on a weird train. The little boxes were bland, had no…
How to create the best work environment in our tumultuous climate We all know that Melbourne will throw at your four seasons in one day (at the very least). The business climate here follows much the same pattern; it can either…
In the music of your life, are you a retro fan? Or are you more a ‘current charts only’ type of listener? You can make a beautiful music with either the old and the new. People can get caught up thinking…
A city has a life, a spirit, and a personality all of its own. Where office rents are sky-high and start-up companies live and die on a weekly basis, designing a successful commercial workspace is about so much more than looks.…
Adding plants to your décor is one easy decorating tip that so many people overlook. Some people might add a pot plant to a bathroom ledge, or a kitchen windowsill, but greenery can lift the look, feel and energy of…
