C+M Studio

I recently came across the work of C+M Studio, an award winning, multidisciplinary architecture studio based in Sydney. The "C" stands for Christopher Glanville and the "M" stands for Megan Burns. Together they make a pretty awesome team creating the most beautiful interior spaces. Their style favours simplicity, honest materials, and layers of gorgeous tone and texture. I'm super impressed and have chosen some of my favourite photos from their portfolio (sit back, there are a few!).

All photographs by Carolin McCredie

If you like what you see make sure you pop over to the C+M Studio website and see all of their work. Stunning!

The Orangery

Dael & I are getting ready to open the doors to our new Bibby + Brady office/showroom. It's a tiny black building and we're trying to decide what to plant in the tiny garden at the front. We both love luscious greenery against black and white buildings, and I've come across an amazing example of this colour scheme.

Swedish designer and entrepreneur, Agneta Enzell, designed this space for her and her family, they call it "The Orangery". Surrounded by windows, it's drenched in light and is a cross between a home and a greenhouse. The plants seem to thrive in the environment, both indoor and out.

The space is available year round, but it's used mostly in summer for relaxing and entertaining with friends and family. The black and white colour scheme continues inside where the decor is practical and low maintenance.

Black stained raised beds are filled with edible goodies for fresh, delicious meals. Even the plant markers tie in with the theme - black ice block sticks with white names - it's all in the details! Isn't this is a great space?!

White - Definitely Not Boring!

White... oh how I love it! People often underestimate it when it comes to interior decorating, some have even called it boring - gasp! White is crisp, fresh and powerful, it will never, ever date. Everything looks good with white, and it makes the perfect backdrop for all of your furnishings, artwork and accessories. Dael & I use it a lot in our Bibby + Brady interiors, and we have a white for every room. Resene Alabaster is a crisp, fresh white, perfect for light, bright rooms. Resene Half Bianca is a beautiful fleecy white, a tad warmer than Alabaster - a favourite of ours. Resene Half Merino is a lovely milky white and looks beautiful with wood. These are just a few of our favourite whites.

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White can be used to create stunning neutral interiors. The trick is to mix with other neutrals like black and grey, add touches of wood, gold and brass for warmth, and make sure there is lots and lots of texture. How lovely do luscious green plants look against a white backdrop?!

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As much as I admire these beautiful, peaceful rooms, I love to have colour around me. This is where white as a backdrop is invaluable. What better way to showcase that amazing art, or let your gorgeous, colourful rug shine?! If, like me, your home is ever-changing, you can introduce new pieces, create new looks easily without having to re-paint.

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There are, of course, times and places where colour or wallpaper on the walls will look amazing, and we love to use them to create zones in open plan spaces. But make sure that anything with high impact compliments the rest of the things in that room, rather than fights with them for attention. I will never tire of white walls. And rest assured, if we choose white for your space, Dael & I spend time making sure it's the perfect white for you. If you want any help with colour choices in your home or business we'd love to help.