Casual Elegance from a Melbourne Interior Designer

Today's blog post features an Australian designer who is sharing one of her recent projects, with her take on 'casual elegance'.

A Traditional Sag Harbour Cottage

Mention the Hamptons to a designer and it not only identifies an area it conjures up an image of a specific style of decorating that has become extremely popular throughout the world. 

Australian Interior Designer, Natalee Bowen's take on Hamptons Style

Above: Sub tropical palms bring an instant coastal feel to a home

One of my favourite designers a little closer to home is Natalee Bowen, based in Perth, Natalee has become somewhat of an Australian icon in Hamptons style.

Which Shade of Blue Denotes a Restful Interior

 Design by Cottage Company of Harbor Springs

Blue and white are my favourite combination, however as blue comes in many shades and tones, what blue works best if you want to create a restful atmosphere.

A peek inside Interior designer, Andrew Melville's, Remuera home - Part one

One of my earliest posts on Lee Caroline, was about a little Schnauzer called Hugo who I looked after while his owner was briefly overseas. Hugo was an utter charmer and it was the short time spent with him that that made me decide after 8 years without a dog, it was time to get another one myself. Long story short, I ended up buying my little Schnauzer cross, Poppy. Recently I caught up with Hugo's owner, when I spotted his house in a local Realtor magazine and contacted him to ask if I could share his home with my readers. Andrew Melville is a talented, Auckland, interior designer and I am delighted today to be able to give you a little tour of his private residence. With so many wonderful images, it has been difficult to narrow them down, therefore, I have decided to publish this post in two parts with part 2 publishing Sunday. 

Andrew's home has been described as a Ralph Lauren inspired, Hampton's style home and I would agree entirely. Andrews eye for design, love of antiques and creative talent has turned what was originally a plain 1950's house into something really special. Look out for touches such as the chunky sisal flooring throughout and the decorative ceiling architrave. I particularly love the striped wallpaper in the hallway, an idea I may be stealing myself, there are also lots of lovely vignettes to inspire...

I hope you have enjoyed a little "taster" of Andrews home, Sunday I will be sharing the beautifully landscaped gardens, his country kitchen, more of the living area and fabulous designer touches throughout the house.

Andrew has decided it is time to move on from "Waitotara" and begin a new project and for some lucky person, his gorgeous home is for sale.

If you would like to contact Andrew with regards to an interior design project you can email him at the address below.

Andrew Melville Interior Design Limited.
andrew.melville@clear.net.nz

Part Two has since been published, so please see more images of this lovely interior and garden  here.

Addendum:  Since publishing this post Andrew has sold his home to move onto another project.
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