Starting out in design as a child-free, single man, I didn’t grasp the full responsibility of designing a home for a family with children in it. I recall one particularly sharp, fragile vase I put into a client’s home, along with a white fabric sofa – my mistake only becoming clear to me once I
The Courier-Mail caught up with The Block judge Darren Palmer to find out what’s happening this year when it comes to home decoration. When it comes to lighting, Palmer said Christopher Boots, the Australian lighting designer based in Victoria, was one to watch. “He’s doing some of the most exciting stuff I’ve seen, full stop,
Celebrity designer and judge for TV show The Block Darren Palmer reveals the hottest colour for 2019 and other design trends for the year coming up. When you think of coral, images of island time and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef likely conjure in your mind. That’s along the lines of what Pantone would
17 October 2016: Kitchen Week is one of my favourites on the show and this series’ Freedom Kitchens were no exception. The level of creativity blew me away (the two winning kitchens scored a perfect score of 30 out of 30!) and here I explore each couple’s kitchen and list out my favourite elements. ________
Welcome to my first newsletter for Freedom Kitchens! I’m excited about the opportunity to share my love and passion for all things design when it comes to designing your kitchen. My favourite thing about summer is entertaining guests – I love having friends and family around for a night of good food and fun, so,
“Just in time for Valentine’s Day, I’d like to share three of my all-time favourite kitchen concepts with you. From industrial chic to white with wow factor and smart, stylish storage solutions, you may just fall in love with them too.” SMALL SPACE, BIG STYLE This industrial style galley kitchen is in a small space
Watch our latest video from Interior Designer Darren Palmer as he shows some of the most popular kitchen layouts today. Choosing a layout is one of your most important kitchen renovating decisions and Darren shares his expert tips to help you find the perfect layout for your space and lifestyle. Originally published as: https://www.freedomkitchens.com.au/news/episode-2-choosing-perfect-kitchen-layout/
“Is white boring and predictable? No! It’s timeless, sophisticated and sharp — especially when designed correctly. I’m going to share with you the secrets of how to make a white kitchen pop!” White is THE most popular choice for consumers looking for a new kitchen, but there’s no need to settle with a lifeless kitchen
Kitchen Fashions in 2016 Happy New Year and welcome to 2016! During the festive break, I took some time out to look at the biggest trends in kitchen design this year. And I have to say, I’m pretty excited about what’s heading our way – this year really is the year of accessorising! We can
You need to kiss a whole lot of frogs until you meet your prince charming so falling in love really requires research, says Darren Palmer. The same can be said when falling in love with something for your home! Here, Darren shares his advice for navigating your way around various kitchen styles. When working out
