April 2012
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The incomparable Jason Grant gives us the weight of his experience in the latest Maison Instyle interview. Enjoy…
Apr 25th
Maison Instyle - The Industry's Choice
Maison Instyle has received incredible affirmation from the Australian interiors industry - in only a few short weeks over 900 of the country’s best stylists, retailers and designers have signed up to attend our inaugural event. Thank you all, for your overwhelming support. We want you to continue to think of Maison Instyle as YOUR event and will be working hard to make sure your...
Apr 23rd
“Design is an act of generosity and, at its heart, great design is all about...”
– Richard Waller, Editor of Inside Out Magazine, thinks that design is far from being elitist.
Apr 22nd
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If this interview with Lucy Weight doesn’t make your passion for interiors and design surge, then we don’t know what will.  Thanks to Lucy for her honesty, her enthusiasm and of course, her time.
Apr 22nd
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Apr 20th
“Design is nothing without style and style is nothing without design.”
– Emma Elizabeth Coffey, acclaimed Designer, appreciates the cohesion of the two major forces in the interiors world.
Apr 19th
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The beautiful and multi-multi-talented stylist and author Sibella Court, shares her views with us on exactly what ‘DESIGN IS’ to her… We’re so grateful to have Sibella’s support for our first event.
Apr 19th
Apr 19th
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“Design is the poetic resolution of a problem.”
– Henry Wilson, Maison Instyle Advisory Council member and acclaimed Winner of the Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award.
Apr 18th
Apr 18th
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Winner of the Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award 2011 and valued member of the Maison Instyle Advisory Council, Henry Wilson, gave us his beautiful response when we asked what ‘DESIGN IS’.   We couldn’t agree more.  In fact - we may steal it for ourselves… ;) 
Apr 18th
Design Is...
These are some of our favourite responses when we recently asked designers and stylists to complete the sentence ‘Design Is…’ What’s your favourite? What would your response be? - Design is making beauty out of every day. - Jane Frosh, Jane Frosh Styling Design is beautiful materials, great detail and well considered application. - Jen White, Jen White Design Design is...
Apr 17th
Apr 17th
'Naviglio' sofa by arflex
When talking about quality you can’t beat the ‘Naviglio’ sofa by ARFLEX, with their strong emphasis on master workmanship this sofa has been upholstered using materials and covers which are particularly soft & comfortable and with a structure made out of solid oak. For more information go to: www.spacefurniture.com.au Imogen x
Apr 17th
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‘An act of generosity,’ says Inside Out editor Richard Waller when asked what ‘Design Is’ to him. What a delightful response!  And there’s more… Let us know what you think of Richard’s answer.
Apr 16th
Apr 16th
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In the first of our ‘Design Is’ video series, Lucy Weight shares with us what great design means to her.  We were bowled over by Lucy’s enthusiasm and passion, which we think shines through here. Let us know what you think.
Apr 15th
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Apr 12th
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Apr 11th
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5 Minutes with... Emma Elizabeth Coffey
Australian designer, Emma Elizabeth Coffey has made waves on the international design scene and shares with the Maison Instyle team her thoughts on the Australian interiors industry and her personal design ethos… What does great design mean to you? I have always lived by the ethos “Design is nothing without style and style is nothing without design”, great design allows you to...
Apr 10th