How to plan your Kitchen lighting
Lighting is a vital part of the kitchen design that can make the space even more functional when done right, or lead to frustration when...
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Nina Di Marco
Sep 302 min read
3 colour palettes that we are loving
Choosing the right color palette is essential for creating a kitchen or bathroom that feels both stylish and inviting. At YDM Design...
Nina Di Marco
Sep 92 min read
5 unusual ways to lay your subway tiles
One of the fun things about subways is that you can lay them in different ways to create completely different looks. In one of our...
Nina Di Marco
Aug 263 min read
5 Bold Schemes for Powder Rooms
The powder room is the perfect place to go bold as it's a small space that all of your guests will use. In addition, unlike a main...
Nina Di Marco
Jul 292 min read
5 ways to embrace the curve
Curves are almost everywhere you look in interior design, offering a soft and sophisticated alternative to traditional straight lines and...
Nina Di Marco
Jul 223 min read
5 Mistakes to avoid when selecting a colour/materials scheme for your home
A colour or materials scheme for your new build or renovation project can include anything from paint, furniture and joinery colours, to...
Nina Di Marco
Apr 83 min read
Create a calming home with these 5 Japandi-style ideas
If you've never heard of the word Japandi, this is an interior design style that combines Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian...
Nina Di Marco
Apr 12 min read
5 ways to add colour to your bathroom renovation
White-on-white everything is on it's way out and we are loving seeing our clients embrace colour for their homes. Colour is a fantastic...
Nina Di Marco
Mar 252 min read
5 feature lighting ideas for over your kitchen island bench
Lighting is a vital component of a kitchen to ensure that it's as safe and functional as possible. While the whole kitchen needs to have...
Nina Di Marco
Feb 122 min read
5 luxurious alternatives to bathroom wall tiles
When it comes to your bathroom walls, tiles are often the obvious and only choice that people consider. However, while tiles are...
Nina Di Marco
Nov 20, 20232 min read
Powder Room ideas to wow your guests
The powder room is the perfect place to go bold as it's a small space that all of your guests will use. In addition, unlike a main...
Nina Di Marco
Nov 13, 20233 min read
5 tiled splashback ideas for your kitchen or laundry
The splashback in a kitchen or laundry can completely transform the overall design of the space. Being at eye-level, the splashback is...
Nina Di Marco
Nov 6, 20233 min read
The best 5 rooms to add decorative wall lights in your home
When it comes the ambiance of your home, few elements have the power to transforming how we feel in a room quite like lighting. Wall...
Nina Di Marco
Oct 16, 20232 min read
How to use colour psychology in your home
Colour can hugely affect not just how a space looks, but also how a space feels. Colour psychology is the study of how different colors...
Nina Di Marco
Aug 14, 20232 min read
10 Luxurious Creature Comforts to add to your Bathroom Renovation
If you're renovating your bathroom and want to make it a luxurious sanctuary that feels like a 5-star hotel or spa, then we've prepared a...
Nina Di Marco
Jul 24, 20234 min read
Our quick guide to selecting your kitchen sink and tapware
Selecting your sink, particularly the size and style is an important part of designing a kitchen. It is also an important component that...
Nina Di Marco
Jun 26, 20233 min read
5 tiling ideas to help you create a timeless bathroom
At YDM Design Studio we really love creating spaces that stand the test of time. We want our clients to be able to love their homes for...
Nina Di Marco
May 8, 20234 min read
10 design ideas to make your kitchen island more of a feature
Where the space is available, island benches can be a fantastic addition to a kitchen. They usually allow for a great flow from other...
Nina Di Marco
Apr 10, 20233 min read
5 things to consider to make your renovation project more sustainable
Sustainability is a huge topic which has been quickly and understandably increasing in popularity. Sustainable homes are not only better...
Nina Di Marco
Mar 27, 20233 min read
A quick guide to your flooring options
Selecting flooring for your new build or renovation project can be a daunting task. With so many options available at so many different...
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