tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004666893588285882011-11-22T15:09:29.955+11:00wellbeing through great design - news from Smith Design StudioAlena Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634557465075117846noreply@blogger.comBlogger321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300466689358828588.post-70290287462186576162011-11-22T13:21:00.000+11:002011-11-22T13:21:52.841+11:00

Have a look at the latest Sanctuary Magazine for my article on tips for designing a "green" kitchen!

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House and Garden magazine launched their Top 50 Rooms for 2011 last Thursday at the Rialto in Melbourne. Smith Design Studio are proud to announce we have TWO rooms in the Top 50- both Kirribilli and Bondi projects were nominated by the magazine!   

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Vote for Smith Design Studio - Insitu Furniture Saturday INDESIGN Installation on the link below and you could win some GORGEOUS designer pieces! VOTE HERE! Prizes include the Aero table by Eric Sui, a 1984 Fish Bowl by Danny Cheung, a Pi Watch by Ben McCarthy and we have 5 Ellipse Tissue Holders by Rowen Wagner. It’s a one-off opportunity to own some gorgeous products from up-and-coming

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Insitu Furniture showroom for Saturday Indesign Follow what other showrooms and designers got up to on Saturday Indesign on the link below The Project on INDESIGNLIVE wesbite

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Insitu Furniture Showroom on Saturday Indesign Smith Design Studio was asked to take part in "The Project" for INSITU furniture as part of their Saturday Indesign installation. Zeitram stand at Milan Fair earlier this year  We collaborated with students from UTS to come up with an installation that explored the idea of “elements” as well as spatially uniting the three designated

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(INSIDE) magazine issue 68 is on the newstands, with the shortlist for the IDEA awards!

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Exciting news! Smith Design Studio has been nominated for an Australia wide award, the Interior Design Excellence Awards for 2011. The Kirribilli project was singled out in the single residence category, and Alena Smith has been nominated for the best Emerging Designer 2011 Check out the awards website here 

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..a recently completed residential project located at north bondi...

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To celebrate Smith Design Studio turning 5, Alena Smith visited the Salone Di Mobile in Milan! Watch this space for some beautiful furniture and lighting seen at the fair, as well as work from Spazio Rossana Orlandi

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Interior architect or architect with extensive interior design experience required for a boutique design studio specialising in high-end residential projects.You will be a creative, professional and enthusiastic designer, willing to contribute to a variety of projects which can include council submissions, construction documentation, right through to FFE, styling and fine joinery detailing.You

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...soon to be finished!New EnsuiteNew StairsDining Room Bench Seat & joineryWardrobe Detail

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This apartment is located amongst the city skyline and enjoys views to Sydney’s great icons, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. The apartment required an upgrade to the kitchen, bathrooms and general level of finishes that would reflect the sophisticated location and views.The design concept started as a black and white theme, which allowed for integration with existing finishes

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We have moved!Please note that Smith Design Studio is now located atLevel 2, 79 Myrtle Street Chippendale 2008View Larger Map

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...some recent art direction for a short film "veneer", in association with Jacqui Wagar

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This city apartment has undergone a huge transformation... here is a preview of the before and after in the kitchen areas;and kitchen after:We have nearly finished putting the final touches on this two bedroom apartment in the city. Stayed tuned to our website for installation photographs

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Smith Design Studio have been working hard to complete the interiors for a beautiful Luigi Rosselli designed house on the harbour front in Sydney. With ochre rammed earth walls, ironbark timber flooring and crisp detailing, we were so excited to help with the interiors. Stayed tuned to our website for photos. Preview architectural photos here…

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I am proud to announce that in April I was nominated by Instyle Magazine for their Audi Woman of Style Awards 2010. I was amazed at the calibre of women involved, and very excited to be involved.Instyle magazine nominates Australian women in various categories, ranging from media to fashion, to environment and business. You can view the magazine's link here..Here is a list of winners and nominees

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Skii Harvey & bandI was recently asked to art direct a film clip by Harvey House Productions, a very talented duo indeed! The singer is Skii Harvey, recording for her new album, Foolish Girl.The idea for the background was to use paper- an element that is both strong yet fragile at the same time. We liked the idea that the paper has a soft, feminine and timeless quality to it... and will tie in

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Smith Design Studio has been featured in this month's Sanctuary magazine. The article, "Green Interiors" outlines a few pointers for what makes a "green" interior design including toxic materials, VOC paints and has links to some great websites, enjoy!

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Where do I buy "green furniture"?Many clients ask this question, both residential and commercial.. here are a few tips for purchasing furniture in a sustainable way;plan your room - spend some time planning the room you want furnished, using exact measurements and incorporating pieces you want to keepreuse - look around! reuse existing furniture where possible, not only is it cheaper but already

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Watermark - coral bomby in progress - ABC 'Hit the bottle', anti plastic bottle campaign Alison McDonald describes herself as an artist revaluing everyday materials. This seems a somewhat modest explanation when you see the calibre of her work. Many of her sculptures, whilst using recycled raw materials – consumer waste – are carefully and thoughtfully engraved, carved and shaped into beautiful

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"Fridgehenge" found on TreehuggerFridge Buyback is an energy efficiency program that collects working 2nd fridges, it is supported by the NSW Government's Climate Change Fund to collect 19,000 fridges over the next three years, reducing residential greenhouse gas emissions by over 152,000 tonnes and saving residents more than $29 million on their electricity billsRemovalists will collect your

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It has been proven time and again that styling a property for sale will increase the sale value to prospective buyers. Real estate agents acknowledge the importance of presentation as their primary marketing tool.Recently, we installed furniture, accessories and artworks into a tiny studio in Elizabeth Bay, Sydney. Greg McKinley of Richardson and Wrench, Elizabeth Bay believes a recent

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Whether your project is a full new build or tiny splash of paint, always always put together a budget. It amazes me how many clients put more thought, more planning and budgeting into their annual holiday than their renovation.Now more than ever, prospective renovators should be vigilant and honest with themselves when it comes to budgeting.Home Design Directory provides ball park estimates

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Are you renovating or building a new home?Recently, the Federal and State governments have offered incentives to "green" your space. There are several ways of increasing the efficiency of your home, including installation of ceiling insulation, switching to solar hot water and installation of rainwater tanks. There are also rewarding consumers for purchasing energy and water efficient appliances

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Don't forget Earth Hour 8.30pm March 28th!Switch off all the lights for an hour and enjoy the intimacy of being under the stars.. this event which began as a local Sydney night has bloomed into a world wide phenomena with now over 50 million people committing to switching off their lights.Architectural landmarks such as Sydney Opera House, Golden Gate Bridge and Times Square have all participated

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Art can be life enhancing, appealing to the emotions as well as adding to the aesthetics of a space.Smith Design Studio supports new and emerging artists, and urges clients to support them whenever possible. Introducing artwork into a residential or commercial environment allows clients to personalise their space, add texture and layering to the interior and create another dimension to a room,

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Welcome to our first Blogpost!Our aim for this blog is to share as much information as possible with you from Smith Design Studio, a boutique interior design studio based in Sydney, Australia.Our specialty is high end interior design for both residential and commercial spaces, with an emphasis on using sustainable materials and product. We love architecturally designed spaces and believe the

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