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Lory enjoys helping clients to recreate a look they love, and finding ways to express their own individual taste within it. Here are her top tips on interior design.
Lory has always had an interest in interior design and all visual arts have been a source of joy to her since childhood.
Being a visual person, Lory is acutely aware of the conscious and unconscious effect a person’s home environment can have on their mood, and she believes an ability to unwind and relax is a hugely underestimated factor for many people. Lory enjoys helping clients to recreate a look they love, and finding ways to express their own individual taste within it.
Relax, have fun and enjoy the process
Choosing your interior design should be fun! Lory will be with you all the way at our Selection Centre, guiding you through everything you need to do. Lory says, “The important thing is that you feel confident and happy with your choices; we understand that sometimes the selection process can feel overwhelming, so feel free to ask me anything you like. I’m here to help you”
Be prepared, a little brief goes a long way
Lory can help you achieve any style, or mix of styles, you like. She advises that, “Before you come, look through your Schedule of Finishes to understand exactly what’s included. And bring with you any visual references of things you like so I can understand where your tastes lie. Time gathering imagery - kitchens, bathrooms and external finishes - is invaluable; pictures speak a thousand words.”
Ensure ideas work with your chosen floorplan and facade
At Pycon we can move walls, flip floorplans to be a mirror image, create extra rooms, do any number of little customisations to design a space that works for your life - but there are architectural limits to what is possible. Lory says, “When you bring in your images and ideas, I can help you think about them in relation to the Pycon floorplan and facade you have chosen. For example, is that look possible with the light source you have? What will work in this space? I can help you realize your ideas in a way that compliments your plan.”
Think holistically when it comes to designing a new home
There are so many areas to consider when it comes to interior and exterior design, it can be hard to visualise how, and if, everything will work together. Lory says that thinking holistically about paint colours, kitchen design, facade details is key. “Being able to choose and collate everything at one time, in one place helps ensure visual continuity. Eclectic and cross-over looks can be exciting, but everything needs to work together. I can help you achieve that.”
Getting it right for you
At Pycon we believe the interior design of your home is as important as the build. Most clients find that their Selection Centre time with Lory answers all their questions, but if you want more time, Lory will be glad to help you with a more extensive personalised design experience.
Looking for interior inspiration? Here Lory talks you through eight design styles that will last, and the secrets to achieving them in your own home.
#1 COASTAL
Living and working in a coastal town makes this one of my most popular requests from clients.
COASTAL
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It is a super easy style to achieve, if you stick to the formula. Coastal style is derived from the same inspiration as Hamptons – the beach homes of New York’s Long Island. The style is light and soft and draws its colourway from the coastline. Exteriors draw from materials associated with the ocean. Shiplap cladding that resembles a boat and organic stone that looks like it’s taken straight from the ocean cliffs. Materials are representative of the elements of the coast. Grainy sand, sand-worn timber, warm sun, and décor of muted blues and greens. Materials include linen, blonde timber, wicker pendants, neutral textured floor coverings. Pops of bright or bold colour are a no-no when trying to achieve this style. Layouts are open, airy and filled with natural light, filtered by breezy translucent linen curtains. Layers of neutral colours and textures create the relaxed ‘thrown together’ vibe. Generally, lower lying furniture items are best to give the appearance of openness and space. Texture is grounded; meaning it is bottom heavy, like sand on the beach. This is visible in the layering of floor rugs upon driftwood-toned timber flooring, cushions layered on throw rugs on sofas. Overhead texture isn’t lost however, with feature lighting and an eclectic mix of polished metal and hand collected shell or bead, layered on v-groove ceilings, and exposed rafters adorning raked ceilings.
#2 CONTEMPORARY
The style for anyone who is fluid in their interior design tastes; it relates to what is trending currently.
CONTEMPORARY
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The style for anyone who is fluid in their interior design tastes; it relates to what is trending currently. Right now Contemporary style is achieved through oversized artworks that take the place of the dreaded wallpaper, a return to warmer interior tones for paint and joinery, oversized windows and skylights for natural light and textured décor. A demand for more organic shapes internally to soften the transition from inside to out, and vice versa. This can be seen through arched entryways, arched feature niches, and curved island benches. The lines are constantly blurring between design styles, so it’s not uncommon to hear tastes described as Modern Contemporary, Coastal Contemporary and so on… this fusion is indicative of ‘Contemporary’ styling.
#3 INDUSTRIAL
Industrial style is all about stripping back to the bones of a structure. Exposing what is underneath the pretty trims. It has often been seen as a more masculine style.
INDUSTRIAL
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Industrial style is all about stripping back to the bones of a structure. Exposing what is underneath the pretty trims. It has often been seen as a more masculine style. Exposed ceiling beams, raw brick walls, exposed plumbing, and structural metal. Structural mounted metal lighting features are an important feature of Industrial design. Furniture and décor is similar to that of Minimalist. It was originally seen as repurposed crates and throw-away timber with cast iron being prominent. These days, it consists of more structured but streamlined furniture items with darker accents. Leather and metal is prominent, and black, fucile (gun metal) or copper and brass tapware is featured. Adding an indoor plant in a re-purposed food jar adds the finishing touch.
#4 MINIMALIST
Minimalist design can be summed up as a ‘less is more’ aesthetic. The negative space is just as important as the fixtures and furniture.
CONTEMPORARY
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Minimalist design can be summed up as a ‘less is more’ aesthetic. The negative space is just as important as the fixtures and furniture. A monochromatic palate has in the past been a prominent feature of this style. Accent colours are a more contemporary way of showing individual taste, without compromising the simplicity of the shape and form of the styling. All structures and furniture should have a useful function. If it doesn’t, it shouldn’t be in the space. Large windows offering natural light and large simple floor lamps are iconic to this style.
#5 MID-CENTURY MODERN
Mid Century Modern design is derived from interior design style seen between the 1940s to 1970s.
MID-CENTURY MODERN
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Mid Century Modern design is derived from interior design style seen between the 1940s to 1970s. Simple, functional timber furniture made from teak and warmer toned timber, with curved edges. It does away with the ornate, and is identifiable through plain brick feature walls, tonally consistent timber, geometric shaped furniture, solid bold colours. A replica ‘Eames chair’ would top off this style.
#6 SCANDINAVIAN
This style is about relaxed, homely warmth. White and oak are the two most notable features of this style. And texture supersedes colour in importance.
SCANDINAVIAN
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This style is about relaxed, homely warmth. White and oak are the two most notable features of this style. And texture supersedes colour in importance. Polished, neutral-coloured stones in kitchens and bathrooms. Textured, but neutral, rugs and cushions. Lots of greenery, hanging and floor standing. Black or fucile fixtures and tapware are indicative of this style. Muted earth tones play a role in separating this style from Minimalist, but draw parallels to Coastal styling. Scandinavian is a very popular style that will stand the test of interior design time.
#7 HAMPTONS
This style is inspired by the beachfront homes iconic to Long Island, USA. It is considered an elegant, sophisticated and refined style.
HAMPTONS
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This style is inspired by the beachfront homes iconic to Long Island, USA. It is considered an elegant, sophisticated and refined style. Indicative of this style are clean white trims, grey to ‘greige’ tones and light breezy spaces. Whilst darker timber flooring was the initial go-to, a shift towards more natural European Oak tones have prevailed. Clean light carpets, Shaker door profiles, v-groove wall cladding, oversized skirting and wainscotting are still critical to this style. Today’s Hamptons style has evolved into a mix of Modern Hamptons and Coastal Hamptons, seen by different tapware finishes, more eclectic feature lighting, and a crossover of ‘unrefined’ stone and textures.
#8 LUX
Fast becoming a more desired style with the influx of city-siders to coastal locations. This style is defined by the appearance of opulence.
LUX
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Fast becoming a more desired style with the influx of city-siders to coastal locations. This style is defined by the appearance of opulence. Polished veined stones paired with gold or brass trims, bold dark dominating tones amidst contrasting but complimentary patterns. Unique and architectural feature lighting and custom-made joinery in lieu of ‘furniture items’. This is a style that demands a holistic approach to the planning phase of the design. Custom is the operative word regarding this style.
DESIGN TIME INCLUDED
All our contracts include a consultation with Lory - our interior designer. We find most people complete the session in around 2 - 4 hours.
