Little Extras.

Interior Design & Styling by Bree Oliver

Images by Simon Whitbread

Classic black and white never dates, as shown here in a home I designed for a client in Woollahra.

A full feature on the property can be seen in the June issue of Home Beautiful, out now.

I am so happy the client decided to go for my concept of a furniture piece retrofitted as a vanity.  This piece from la Maison compliments perfectly with the marble tile we selected.

Paddington Pad

This perfectly formed Paddington terrace just hit the market.  Mirrors and lighting are used to great effect.  I love the owners choice of subway tile.

The listing can be viewed here.

http://www.domain.com.au/Property/For-Sale/House/NSW/Paddington/?adid=2010435333

Picture Time

Instagram Picture - My Bathroom

Finally I have gotten my act together and joined Instagram.

You can check out the feed here.

www.instagram.com/oliverinteriors

Cutting Room Floor

Photography by Sue Stubbs & Styling by Bree Oliver

The current issue of Home Beautiful features the chic home of Provincial Kitchens proprietor Dominique.  I was lucky enough to style this shoot.  I loved it so much I thought I would share two images that didn't make it into the magazine.

London Calling

Images Dorset Square Hotel London

Interiors by Kit Kemp

An upcoming event which will see me in London for a few days has me online at the moment checking out boutique hotels in the city.  Every time I have stayed in the British capital I have always been a bit disappointed with my hotel choice.

While doing a bit of much needed forward planing, I fell in love with this particular room in the Dorset Square Hotel.  I just adore the pattern play combination on the bed head.

Kit Kemp perfection!

Gifted

Ecoya Stand Reed Gift Fair

Recently I had the pleasure of judging the best stand at the Reed Gift Fair.  It was great to see the amount of effort suppliers had gone to in order to best display their products.  I was particularly taken with this backdrop created by Ecoya.

To see a run down on the winners click here

Reed Gift Fair.   

Grand Entrance

Montreal Canada

Brooklyn NY

Woodstock Vermont

Woodstock Vermont

Woodstock Vermont

Woodstock Vermont

Today I have a collection of inviting entrances for you.  Whilst in the States recently I stayed in the most charming town I have ever had the pleasure of visiting.  Woodstock Vermont is beyond beautiful, especially when the streets are covered in snow.  Nestled along a river this pretty town has it all, an iconic covered bridge, village green, historic inn and plenty of friendly locals.

Frozen In Time

It feels like the seasons have changed since I last posted.  My absence was due to a family trip to the US and Canada.  In this picture James and I are bundled up against the record snow storm we encountered in New York.  Sophia is hiding somewhere under my overcoat for warmth.  I must say it is nice to be back in sunny Sydney where the only items of clothing needed are a swim suit and a pair of sunglasses!

Vietnam Vistas

Here are a few more snaps taken on my recent trip to Vietnam.  I would sum it up as "French style with a twist for the tropics".  This look felt like it was tailor made for me.

colour Inspiration

Images taken on my recent trip to Vietnam

Over the holiday break I spent an exhilarating week in Vietnam.  I was struck by the beauty of the French Colonial architecture and the continual use of this vivid sea foam colour.

The Season of Giving

With Christmas only a few days away I got down to the business of wrapping presents.  I used small decorations threaded onto ribbon to dress up my presents.  I also like using off cuts of wallpaper as wrapping, individualise gifts for family and friends.

Christmas Twist

 My Front Door Decorated for Christmas

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at my house.  The first weekend of December always marks the start of the festive season at our place.  The tree is up and the house has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland for the kids.  This year I decided to shun the wreath and instead selected a lovely pair of white angel wings for the front door.

Polished Perfection

Images of the English Tapware Company's Syndey Showroom

The English Tapware Company has come to town, setting up shop in a light filled showroom in Ocean Street Woollhara.  I have long been a fan of the Perrin and Rowe brand and regularly specify their products.  It's nice to be able to show clients through this great space, helping them visualise these beauties in their own homes.  I browsed the Showroom at it's recent opening party and each set up was more inspiring then the next.

White Wonderland

Villa Blanco 

I have spent the last few days alternating my time between the pool and the bale at villa Blanco in Bali. 

A little rest and relaxation in the tropics does wonders for the soul.

White on White

Image by Bree Oliver

I am often asked by my clients to recommend a good white paint.  My favourite has to be"White on White" by Dulux.  It is a true white, with no yellow or pink undertones.  It also has the power to transform a dark space into a stunning light filled environment.

Take a Seat

I had this statement chair made up and delivered recently to a client in Potts Point.  It has become the best seat in the house.  The owners can sit here and take in the ever changing view of Sydney Harbour

Villa Poso

Images of Villa Poso Bali

I'm planing a quick trip to Bali with my water babies.  Villa Poso caught my eye.  With well designed rooms and relaxing outdoor spaces, in my book it's perfect.  

Farm Daze

Images by Bree Oliver

What a difference a few days in the country can make.  I feel completly rejuvenated after a weekend in the Southern Highlands.  Here are some of the finds I picked up at the local flea market.  I'm like a kid in a candy store whenever I attend a country market.

Statement Paper

Expressions Collection

Scandinavian Wallpaper & Decor Company

Today I am loving these bold wallpapers by Scandinavian Wallpaper & Decor.  Furniture looks so much better against an exciting backdrop like these.  

Spring Has Almost Sprung

Home Beautiful September 2012

Spring is almost in the air.  In the new issue of Home Beautiful I have contributed some tips on how to update your home for the new season.  I'm making the most of the mild winter weather we have been having of late and getting a jump start on my spring clean. 

Sweet Dreams

Image via Costal Living Magazine

It's funny how obsessed you become with soft white bedlinen when you are sleep deprived.
At the moment I am dreaming and wishing for more than two hours sleep in a row.

Walk In The Woods

Jane Churchill Wallpaper

The past three weeks have been chaotic since bringing our gorgeous baby girl Sophia home.  To top it off my computer decided to play up, hence the lack of posts.  

I am finally back on board, new computer and bubbly baby girl in tow!

I'm putting the finishing touches on Sophia's room, but I have fallen in love with this Jane Churchill wallpaper.  Based on Winnie the Pooh and depicting the Hundred Acre Wood, it would make the perfect backdrop for anyone contemplating a gender neutral nursery.