My Decorator

08/11/2026

BEHIND THE DESIGN | Sometimes it's not about replacing everything.

One of the interesting challenges with this recent project was that the home already had some beautiful features.

Generous rooms, high ceilings, lovely timber elements and plenty of natural light.

But despite all of that, the clients wanted their home to feel warmer, cosier and more welcoming.

The challenge? Achieving that without losing the sense of space or replacing furniture they already owned.

So rather than starting from scratch, I looked at what was already working and where we could make the biggest difference.

Here's where the design thinking came in:

🌿 Colour: Introducing greens and warm neutrals to soften the cooler tones already present.

🌿 Texture: Layering natural materials and textures to bring warmth and depth.

🌿 Existing furniture: Working with the larger pieces already in place and making considered choices around them.

🌿 Connection: Creating a consistent palette and repeating elements throughout the home so the individual spaces felt connected.

The important thing was finding the right balance. Spacious but cosy. Light but warm. Contemporary but welcoming.

And that's something I often find with interior design projects.

You don't necessarily need more furniture, more colour or a complete renovation.

Sometimes you just need someone to look at everything together, see what's missing and know where to make the changes that will have the greatest impact.

Because good interior design isn't about changing everything. It's about making the right decisions.

Would you love your home to feel a little more cohesive and welcoming, but aren't quite sure where to start?

That's exactly where a design consultation can help.

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15/10/2026

**Your home doesn't need to look like Instagram.**

And yes, I'm saying that as an interior designer. 😉

There is nothing wrong with being inspired by beautiful homes online. I do it too.

But somewhere along the way, I think we've started to confuse an *Instagram-worthy home* with a *well-designed home*.

They're not necessarily the same thing.

A home can look incredible in a photograph and still be uncomfortable to live in.

The sofa might be beautiful—but impossible to relax on.

The coffee table might be gorgeous—but too big for the room.

The kitchen might look immaculate—but have nowhere practical to put the things you use every day.

And a beautiful room that's constantly making you feel like you need to tidy, hide things or protect everything from being used isn't necessarily supporting your life.

For me, good design starts with a different question:

**How do you actually want to live in your home?**

Where do you sit at the end of the day?
What do you love doing?
What does your family need?
What needs to be easy?
What drives you crazy?
What do you want your home to make you *feel*?

Then we design around that.

Because your home isn't a showroom.

It's where you live, relax, make memories, pursue your hobbies, have people over, eat dinner, watch TV, celebrate, retreat and sometimes leave the washing on the chair for three days.

And I think that's exactly what makes a home a home.

**So I'm curious…**

Would you rather have a home that looks amazing in photos, or one that works brilliantly for your everyday life?

👇 Tell me which one—and why.

06/10/2026

What actually happens between walking into a home for the first time… and getting the finished result?

A lot of thinking.

There are decisions about what to keep, what to change, how to work with the home’s existing features and furniture, and how to bring all of those elements together.

In this recent project, the challenge was creating a home that felt warm, cosy and welcoming — while still retaining the light, space and generous proportions that made the home special in the first place.

And that’s the part of interior design you don’t always see in the finished photographs.

It’s not simply about choosing beautiful things.

It’s about understanding the space, seeing how everything relates to everything else, and making thoughtful decisions along the way.

In this month’s episode of The My Decorator Show, I’m taking you inside this project and sharing the design thinking behind the finished result.

🎙️ Episode 44 — Sharing My Design Thinking: Inside a Recent Project
Listen via the link in our bio.

04/10/2026

Why I do what I do 🤍

I believe our homes are about so much more than how they look.

They’re our safe havens.
The places we retreat to at the end of the day.
Where we relax, unwind and spend time with the people we love.
Where everyday life happens—and where so many of our memories are made.

And that’s really at the heart of why I do what I do.

As an interior designer, I don’t just want to create beautiful rooms. I want to create homes that support the people who live in them.

That means understanding how you actually live—your routines, your lifestyle, your family, your hobbies, the things you love to do and the things that matter most to you.

Because a beautiful home that doesn’t work for your life isn’t really doing its job.

I love finding the thoughtful details that make a home feel easier, more comfortable and more you—whether that’s creating a room that brings the family together, designing a space around a much-loved hobby, finding better ways to organise everyday life, or simply creating a home that feels wonderful to come back to.

For me, good design is where beautiful and practical come together.

Because your home should not only look good.

It should feel good to live in. 🤍

That’s why I’m a designer.

To help create homes that work beautifully for the lives being lived inside them.

— Prue x

29/09/2026

Creating a Warm and Welcoming Home: A Recent My Decorator Project

October 2026...

Discover how you can use our Interior Design Services to help you create a slow living lifestyle that will last.

20/09/2026

There’s a difference between having a room in your home… and actually using it.

This North Rocks home had a formal lounge and dining room that had become a bit of a dormant space.

It looked fine.

But the family wasn’t really using it.

So the answer wasn’t simply to “decorate” it.

We rethought what the room needed to do.

The dining table was removed and the large room was divided into two sitting zones — with the flexibility to become one larger entertaining space when needed.

We then designed a fireplace and built-in cabinetry to create a focal point, positioned furniture around how the family would actually sit and interact, and layered in lighting, rugs, artwork and decor to make the room feel warm and inviting.

The result was more than a prettier room.

It became a room they could actually enjoy as a family — and use when entertaining.

And this is something I think is easy to miss when you’re looking at interiors online:

Good design isn’t about filling a room with beautiful things.

It’s about understanding why a space isn’t working, then making decisions that change how you experience and use it.

Sometimes the biggest transformation isn’t what you add.

It’s what you rethink.

If there’s a room in your home that you’re avoiding, not using, or simply can’t seem to make work, that’s often a design problem worth solving.

👉 Eager to begin crafting your dream room or home? DM us for a consultation, and let’s weave a masterpiece together!

15/09/2026

🌿 Plants can do so much more for a home than simply fill an empty corner.

They bring colour, texture and a connection to nature — but the trick is choosing the right plant for the right space.

Think about:
🌱 The style of your home
☀️ The available light
📐 The space you have
🪴 The planter and how it works with your interior
🐾 And, if you have pets, whether the plant is safe for them

When they’re thoughtfully chosen and positioned, plants become part of the interior design rather than an afterthought.

I explore the aesthetics and benefits of indoor plants in this month’s episode of **The My Decorator Podcast — Green & Clean**.

🎙️ Listen via the link in my bio.

09/09/2026

A beautiful home brought together with layers of texture, warmth and colour.

We styled these three connected living spaces with new rugs, artwork, cushions and accessories, creating a warm and cohesive feel throughout.

A pleasure to work on. 🤍

06/09/2026

One of the biggest parts of my job happens before you ever see the finished room.

For this family, the challenge wasn’t that they had an ugly living space.

It was that they **weren’t using it.**

The room was large, but the existing layout wasn’t encouraging the family to sit there, relax or spend time together.

So before choosing furniture, colours or accessories, I needed to solve the bigger question:

**What does this room actually need to do for this family?**

We looked at how they wanted to use the space, how people would move through it, where they would sit and talk, and how the room could work when they were entertaining.

That led to a completely different approach to the layout — including creating two sitting areas that could work independently but also come together when needed.

Only once that was working did we move on to the layers you see in the finished photos.

This is the part of interior design that’s easy to miss.

The finished room might look effortless.

But underneath it are dozens of decisions about **scale, layout, flow, function and how people actually live.**

Because a beautiful room that nobody uses isn't really doing its job.

Good design isn't just about making a space look better.

It's about making it work better.

And sometimes the most important thing I do is figure out **why a room isn't being used in the first place.**

20/08/2026

**Why did I become an interior designer — and what do I want every homeowner to know?**

I didn’t become an interior designer simply to create beautiful rooms.

I became one because I believe your home should support the way you actually live.

Yes, aesthetics matter. Your home should feel beautiful and reflect who you are. But beauty without function can quickly become frustrating.

A room can look amazing, but if it doesn’t work for your lifestyle, it isn’t truly designed for you.

For example, if you’re a shift worker but your bedroom doesn’t have effective blockout curtains, your sleep quality could be impacted over time. The right window coverings don’t just control light — they can also help with insulation and creating a more restful environment.

A beautifully styled bedroom won’t fix a room that isn’t supporting your needs.

One thing I wish every homeowner knew is that interior designers aren’t just for people building luxury homes or those who already know exactly what they want.

A great designer is there to guide you.

You don’t need to arrive with a perfect Pinterest board or all the answers. That’s our role — to bring our experience, knowledge and problem-solving skills, while collaborating with you to understand your lifestyle, your tastes and what matters most to you.

Together, we create a home that not only looks amazing, but genuinely works for you and the people you love.

Because the best-designed homes aren’t just beautiful.

They make life better.