Smart appliances you'll want in your home
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting the new Fisher & Paykel Experience Centre in Brunswick. We had a wonderful tour of the showroom...
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Nina Di Marco
Oct 72 min read
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...
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 22 min read
5 Ideas for spaces with cathedral ceilings
Cathedral ceilings create a sense of grandeur and openness in any space, but they also present unique design opportunities. If you are...
Nina Di Marco
Aug 122 min read
Little kitchen details that can make a big difference
Kitchen renovations are often big investments, so it's important to ensure that you have considered every option and you are maximising...
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
Jul 13 min read
Our top 5 'don'ts' for a Kitchen renovation
Kitchen renovations are big investments so, like any big investment, we recommend taking some time to plan and think about your needs...
Nina Di Marco
Jun 242 min read
5 fun ways to add a touch of colour in your kitchen renovation
If you are considering using colour in your kitchen design, you have probably already considered all the obvious ways: coloured...
Nina Di Marco
Jun 32 min read
3 interior design trends we are seeing a lot of this year
I feel like this year is flying by and we are already almost halfway there. In the last few months there are a couple of interior design...
Nina Di Marco
May 133 min read
Our favourite kitchen transformations (with before and after photos)
There is nothing quite like seeing the before and after images of a renovation project to understand how much work goes into these...
Nina Di Marco
Apr 292 min read
Bringing the Outdoors In Through Biophilic Design
Biophilic design is an approach to interior design that aims to connect people more closely with nature by bringing key elements from the...
Nina Di Marco
Apr 153 min read
10 things I usually add to every renovation project
Over the last 9 years since I have been designing kitchens, bathrooms and full home renovations, there are many things that I just keep...
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
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
Mar 112 min read
5 cabinetry ideas to elevate your kitchen design
If you are looking to renovate and dreaming about having a kitchen that is equal parts functional and luxurious, then you're in the right...
Nina Di Marco
Mar 42 min read
5 rooms where you can add recessed LED strips
As we have mentioned many times before, lighting is one of the most important factors in a home. Not only does light affect the...
Nina Di Marco
Jan 293 min read
How to design the ultimate multi-purpose Kitchen
It's no wonder that people say the kitchen is the heart of the home. The kitchen often becomes the place where you gather, where you eat,...
Nina Di Marco
Jan 153 min read
5 Ideas to create a functional pantry cupboard
As popular as the butler's pantry or walk-in pantry is right now, it is not always possible to fit this into a smaller Kitchen. However,...
Nina Di Marco
Dec 25, 20233 min read
A look back at some of our finished projects of 2023
We hope everyone is having a fantastic Christmas! 2023 has been our largest year of finished projects yet! Having started YDM Design...
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...
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