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Bathroom Dimensions
Bathroom Dimensions Vanity or basin height: 900mm Mirror height 1200mm Light above vanity: 1700mm Shower Dimensions Shower head height:...
May Recap - What’s Been Happening at Shaping Interiors
We have new projects commenced for the month of May. We started the concept phase for Passive house renovation: kitchen, bathroom and...
Choosing the Perfect Bench Top
Natural Stone, Quartz or Porcelain? Choosing the perfect countertops for your kitchen when selecting kitchen countertops, there are...
April Recap - What’s Been Happening at Shaping Interiors
3 great projects have been in the works for the month of April brining projects to life. We commenced the concept phase of the Frankston...
DIY Project Interior Design Advice
Shaping Interiors offers an easy and friendly online design service is perfect for those seeking a second opinion when facing uncertainty...
Is It Worth Paying for an Interior Designer?
Absolutely! Hiring a professional interior designer is a secure way to have a good outcome. With the designers guidance and access to...
How Is a Design Concept Developed?
The design concept is the initial stage of a project. It’s where ideas and inspirations develop into new designs. The concept is the...
What Are the Key Skills in Interior Design?
There’s lots of skills to fine tune to be come the best interior designer you can be. Four key skills that I think are important… The...
The 3 Fs of Interior Design
The three F’s of interior design are Floorplan, Finishes and Fixtures. The Floor Plan Floor plans are scale drawings on the floor plan of...
Banquette Dimension Guidelines
A customised banquette seat is a great way to make a cafe or restaurant dining room a little special, comfortable and add character to...
Benefits of Booth and Banquette Seating
The banquette/ booth seating introduces a new type of seating into a cafe or restaurant dining environment. It can be an excellent design...
Background Music for Dining Patrons
What is the best sound for the dining experience? There has been a number of case studies to learn and understand how sound affects...
The Effects of Dining by a Window
Diners who sit next to a window are 80% more likely to choose a salad from the menu! 🥗 Research 🧐 by food psychologist, Brian Wansink.
Short Stay Accommodation Design and Styling
Accommodation styling is a service that is ideal for anyone with a property that currently on or soon to be listed on any accommodation...
Benefits of Working with an Interior Designer
There are many benefits to working with an interior designer but essentially the client needs to value their expertise and highly trained...
How a Dark Dining Table Makes Customers Order More Food
How does darkness or lightness of café tables effect diners? Research by Brian Wansink from Cornell University indicates that customers...
The Concept Phase
Concept design is the initial phase of a design process. This phase is made up of brainstorming, research and exploring ideas to create a...
Going Natural
There's so many good reasons to go natural with your choice in soft furnishings and hard finish selections. Textures that are repetitive...
Whites on Whites
Going all white with your colour scheme? Consider having lots of textures and patterns in your white on white interior. It'll add...
Ceiling Heights Matter
Ceiling heights can influence how long someone stays in a space or room. This is important as if you are a cafe wanting a fast turn over...
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