by Maria Cerne | Mar 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
February carries a different kind of energy in Canberra. The holidays are over. School bags are packed. Work calendars fill quickly. Life shifts back into structure, and this is where good design matters most. When I begin working with a client, I don’t start by...
by Maria Cerne | Jan 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year and what it says about how we’re really feeling When Pantone announced its 2026 Colour of the Year, it stirred up conversation across the design world. Not because the colour was confronting or unexpected, but because it was white....
by Maria Cerne | Dec 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every year, certain patterns emerge in the homes I design across Canberra and the NSW South Coast. They are not trends for the sake of trends. They are the recurring themes that come up in conversations with clients, the challenges they want solved and the values...
by Maria Cerne | Oct 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Where does joy hide? It’s a question designer and author Ingrid Fetell Lee explores beautifully in her TED Talk “Where Joy Hides and How to Find It.” She reminds us that joy isn’t something abstract or unreachable. It’s right here, in the physical world around us...
by Maria Cerne | Oct 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
The magic of the Architect + Interior Designer + Builder Collaboration Why the best results happen when all three work together from the start. If you’re planning a new home or major renovation, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Do I engage the architect first? The...
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