Moving on to Instagram

Selection of images from my Instagram feed

I have found a new medium to share work images and ideas with you.  Instagram is proving to be a much easier forum to fit into my busy schedule.   As you can tell from my lack of posts lately I have been taking a hiatus from the blog.  In the mean time I will continue to share interior inspiration on my Instagram feed, under Oliver Interiors

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Styling by Bree Oliver, Oliver Interiors

Photography by Simon Whitbread

My clients lovely harbour side home was shown in a recent Home Beautiful magazine spread.  Here are a few shots not used in the article.

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.

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.

Pattern Play

Interior Design by me Bree Oliver

Photography by Simon Whitbread

It is amazing the impact a bit of well placed pattern makes.  I had this Designers Guild wallpaper installed recently in one of my clients rooms.  The geometric print breaths life into this vingette.

Petal Parade

Images styled by me, Bree Oliver  & photographed by Simone Whitbread 

Home Beautiful June 2012

Late last year I posted about florist Bee Wicks stunning Paddington Home.  The images I styled at Bee's house have been published in this months Home Beautiful.  The residence is full of relaxed, inviting spaces.  It is well worth picking up a copy to see these rooms.

Paddington Kitchen

My clients kitchen.

I have received lots of email requests in the last week inquiring about the handles used in my client Sarah's lovely kitchen. The images are featured in this months Home Beautiful.

They were sourced from Mother of Pearl and Sons
They have stores in Sydney and Melbourne and will ship anywhere in Australia.
The handle is called the "B and M classic cupboard pull"

Sarah replaced the handles on her old kitchen before the renovation, knowing that she would use them again once we revamped the entire space. This is a great tip for others looking to dress up a tired kitchen. Hardware can make such a difference!

Petite Princess

My Work - Interior Design & Image Styling Bree Oliver
Photography by John Paul Urizar

I designed this bedroom fit for a princess. I must admit it is one of my favourite children's spaces. The room is just as sweet as the little girl Anna who inhabits the space.

I recently styled the above image for Home Beautiful Magazine. The April addition, out now showcases the entire house. Grab a copy to see more of this pretty home.

Paddington Lights Up

The streets of Paddo are filled with an eclectic array of entrance doors, the adjoining lanters also make great spotting!

Paddington Pile

For those of you that having been following my blog from the beginning you will remember some of my earlier postings on fashion designer Collette Dinnigan's Paddinington properties. Well it turns out Miss Dinnigan has just put her newly renovated Paddington Street sandstone stunner on the market. Apparently she is planing to move back into her ten million dollar Underwood Street Paddington pile.

images via www.mcgrath.com.au

A Piece of Paddington

I couldn't resist snapping this slice of Paddington on my morning walk. A fine example of a juliet balcony "Romeo Romeo wherefore art thou Romeo".

We are off to Bali later this week so I will be taking a short blogging break. I'll be back soon with lots of tropical style inspiration.

Paddington Parade

Here is my view of Paddington this week. This is what James and I see on our walk through the streets to Centenial Park. I just adore all the intricate iron work detail that can be seen around the lanes of Paddington.

Coloured Doors of Paddington

Everyday I gain inspiration from my neighborhood. A simple walk around the block can provide me with dozens of new jumping off points for design schemes, thanks to the creative residents I'm surrounded by. There has been much posting on blogs lately regarding vividly painted front doors. I feel nowhere has embraced this trend more then my beloved Paddington. I love the whimsy of these coloured doors and say a big thank you to the owners for brighten up my day every time I walk out of my front door.