top of page
James' Blog
Search


Which Staircase is Best?
With the many exciting designs available on the market which staircase is best for your home? Closed or open risers, cut or closed...
James Treble


Renovate or Rebuild?
Let's say your current home doesn’t satisfy your family’s needs but you’re happy with the area, the street you bought in and the size of...
James Treble


Selecting Unique Palettes
Do you think there are colours that define your taste better than others, or do you wish to create a colour scheme that’s truly unique to...
James Treble


The Right Light
For a home to function well, it is necessary to unsure that the right combination of lighting and electrical requirements are sorted and...
James Treble


Décor to Impress
Whilst selling seems easy in such a strong housing market, no one should take for granted the value of a property placed up for sale. In...
James Treble


A Successful Façade
Creating the right façade is one of the most important steps in creating the character that distinguishes a home, and it is the first and...
James Treble


Get The Look | Palm Springs
Palm Springs is that beautiful designer Californian getaway for the rich and famous, about an hour drive out of Los Angeles. The Mid...
James Treble


Renovate, Extend Or Rebuild?
If you feel your property doesn’t satisfy your needs and you want to make changes but have no desire to move from the house, you have...
James Treble


Functional Or Practical?
At first thought, the meaning of these two words may not seem all that different, but in reality (and especially for those that work in...
James Treble


Practical New Kitchens
As we commonly say, the kitchen is the heart of a home, a space we spend so much communal time in, whether it be preparing a meal,...
James Treble


Styling To Sell
It is a fact that styled properties sell for more and that is simply because the positive effects of a styled property make this one a...
James Treble


Looking For A New Sink?
With so many kitchen-sinks out there to choose from, selecting the right one for your new kitchen can be a little overwhelming....
James Treble


Practical And Convenient Lighting
As an interior designer I love creating homes that are beautiful and stylish, but of course they also have to be safe and secure. This...
James Treble


Styling With Vignettes
The word ‘vignette’ is primarily used to describe a decoration or a small illustration on the title page of a book or at the beginning of...
James Treble


The Practical Designer
How often do you get free tips for your interiors? Well, you know I love sharing my knowledge ... With three decades of accumulated...
James Treble


A Touch Of New
If you love the home you live in, but feel you want a fresh update without going through a renovation, a new wall colour could be just...
James Treble


Last Minute Christmas Tips
Have you left it to the last minute? Are you under Christmas pressure? Well, who isn't! No other celebration makes us want to over-eat,...
James Treble


Free Tips Of Practical Design
So, if you're into home improvement, home renovation or homes in general, follow my pages for free and practical information. And next time
James Treble


Carpet In The House
In the recent renovation of a heritage listed home in Manly, the owners wished for a high performance carpet to use on the staircase. They w
James Treble


Hamptons Inspired
To continue the welcoming feel of the Hamptons indoors, I repeated the white timber detailing for the skirting, the architraves and the lin
James Treble


Confident On Video Calls
After a year with so many changes, the way we all live & communicate is now more than ever, all about image! Video conferencing and video...
James Treble
bottom of page