08
Apr
Natural Lighting in the Home
More and more we desire more of the outside inside the home. We want less artificial light and more airflow in our spaces; we have abundant greenery throughout. Our...
18
Mar
Team Faves: Naomi
If you have been following us on social media and are subscribed to our newsletters, you will have been officially introduced to Naomi, our newest Birdblack Design team member and...
11
Mar
Our latest 3 Commercial Venues
Today, Birdblack Design is showcasing three of our latest Commercial projects. All three projects are very different to each other: one bar, one bakery/café and one chiropractor. Whether designing cafes, bars,...
07
Dec
Meet the Team: Naomi
Join us in officially welcoming our first Studio Manager to the team! Naomi comes with a fascinating background and a couple of “If you know, […]
07
Dec
Dixon Residence: 6 years on
Have we got a treat for you today! The last two weeks on socials, we have been showcasing ‘Dixon Residence’. Today, we have the privilege […]
07
Dec
Alfresco: Living Your Best Life
Life has been pretty wild all over the world the last couple of years and HOME has become everyone’s safest haven, with restrictions, lockdowns and […]
07
Dec
Getting Familiar with your Butler’s Pantry
Helloooo! Spring is in full swing here in Australia, school holidays are happening and homes may be getting a tad messy, what with working from […]
07
Dec
Basic to Boujee – Bathroom Basins
Bathroom Basins: such a seemingly simple concept… or so you thought! Here at Birdblack Design, we have discovered that the options for bathroom basins […]
03
Jul
TEAM FAVES: ALEX
If you have been following us on social media and are subscribed to our newsletters, you will have been officially introduced to Alex, our newest Birdblack Design team […]
19
Jun
MEET THE TEAM: ALEX
We’re sure you’ve already seen this beauty on our socials, but the official welcome is necessary. WELCOME TO TEAM BD, Alex!! We love having you here! A […]
22
May
SHOWSTOPPING HOMES
A huge hello and welcome to all our latest fans and followers! Birdblack Design is stoked to have you on the creative journey with us, as we […]
10
Apr
INSIDE PLANTS: TIPS & TRICKS
One of Laura’s favourite sayings is, “Teamwork makes the Dream work”; and this week’s blog will absolutely prove this to be true! Laura is renowned for killing every […]
27
Mar
Colour Trends: Winter 2021
The changing of seasons is always apparent through nature: the blooming of colourful flowers in spring, the vibrancy of summer, the leaves changing and falling […]
20
Mar
Hacks 201: Next Edition Bathroom Must-Haves
If you missed our first instalment of Bathroom Must-Haves, we have linked it so you can read it as a prequel to this blog. This […]
26
Feb
Team Faves: Laura
Last, but never least is Miss Laura May, our Creative Content Manager. Now if you’ve clued on, you’ll realise this will be me, speaking in […]
12
Feb
Team Faves: Stuart
If you have been with us over the summer, you will know that Stuart Gibson joined Birdblack Design in November of 2020 as a Senior […]
29
Jan
Team Faves: Sarah
Without this next person, there would be NO Team BD! Yep,you guessed it, next in line for our Team BD Blog Series: Team BD Faves, […]
15
Jan
Team Faves: Ryan
Ryan is up next in our Team BD Blog Series: Team BD Faves. From the moment Ryan and Sarah met, they clicked. Sharing a love […]
29
Dec
Team Faves: Dave
Hello and welcome to the Team BD Blog Series: Team BD Faves. Dave Nolen has been part of Birdblack Design since the very beginning as […]
18
Dec
Team Faves: Rachel
Hello and welcome to the next edition of the Team BD Blog Series: Team Faves. First cab of the rank is delightful Rachel who is […]
13
Nov
Meet the Team: Stuart
Join us in extending a big, warm welcome to Birdblack Design’s newest Senior Designer, Stuart Gibson. Stuart from a young age has had a passion […]
31
Oct
Living Room: Family Time
Whether you are a tribe of 10, newlyweds, a young family, a growing family, or empty nesters; home is your haven and a special place […]
09
Oct
Lighting: Tips & Tricks
No matter how beautiful a space can be, whether residential or commercial, what truly matters in the end for homeowners and business owners is functionality. […]
11
Sep
The Turnkey Service
Perhaps you saw our Design Room Educational Series this week (check Instagram and Facebook if you missed it – new editions every Wednesday) and were […]
28
Aug
Trending: Spring and Summer 2020/2021
Well, well, well – what a year 2020 has been. What started off with bushfires in Australia, then floods and then, well we all know […]
14
Aug
Hacks 101: Kitchen
Sometimes we just need to think outside of the box… or at least hire professionals to think outside the box for us! It is often […]
31
Jul
Bathroom Must-Haves
How does your Bathroom scrub up? Is it the place you brush your teeth, comb your hair, wash your face and then exit? Or is […]
15
Jul
Hacks 101: Manic? Or Magic?
One of our dear friends (who shall remain nameless) ventured along one day with Owner and Founder, Sarah Nolen, onsite to one of the Birdblack […]
03
Jul
Styling 101: Hamptons Glam
A few summers ago, Birdblack Design head honchos, Sarah and Dave took a trip to Long Island, NY; to learn, to experience and to discover […]
19
Jun
Hacks 101: Commercial Concepts
Today, Birdblack Design is showcasing three of our latest Commercial projects. All three projects are from three very different industries. Interestingly enough, all three projects […]
05
Jun
6 years of Award-Winning Designs
Today is our 6th Birthday!!! What a whirlwind it has been. A delightful, challenging, creative, complex time to be sure – but without a shadow […]
21
May
Hacks 101: Laundry
Welcome to the LAUNDRY! Is yours dark and dank? Often the word Laundry is synonymous with dirt, grime and smelly filth. It can also be […]
07
May
Meet the Team: Dave
This die-hard AFL player, Dave Nolen, has been with Birdblack Design since the very start. Originally from Canberra, Dave studied Mechanical Engineering at ANU. After […]
30
Apr
DIY with Birdblack Design: Lady Luncheon with Laura
Our latest team member to join the party is Laura and her DIY makes the most of all your Covid-19 pantry staples! In this time […]
29
Apr
Meet the Team: Laura
The newest kid on the block is Laura May; her role is Creative Content Manager. Sarah Nolen (Owner and Founder of Birdblack Design) met Laura […]
24
Apr
Meet the Team: Sarah
Sarah is of course the name and face of Birdblack Design! As Owner and Founder, she has grown BD from a baby business with just […]
23
Apr
DIY with Birdblack Design: Sarah’s Secret Garden
The 3rd edition of DIY with Birdblack Design is presented by none other than our Owner and Founder, Sarah Nolen. You may find yourself asking, […]
17
Apr
Meet the Team: Rachel
Rachel is a home-grown Birdblack Design superstar and has been with the BD Team for over three years now. What began as a 3-month internship […]
16
Apr
DIY with Birdblack Design: Rachel’s Moodboard Tips
Hello and Welcome to another edition of DIY with Birdblack Design. This week our featurette is presented by the lovely Rachel Pace, Birdblack Design’s resident […]
09
Apr
Meet the Team: Ryan
Ryan has been with Birdblack Design for two years. He is our qualified resident Interior Decorator, Curator and Stylist. Starting off his decorating career at […]
06
Apr
DIY with Birdblack Design: Ryan’s Suite Styling Tips
So yes, we may all be stuck (read SAFE) at home, and we may have a little extra time up our sleeves to enjoy the […]
26
Mar
When Life Throws You a Robbery, You Create an Insurance Cover!
BirdblackDesign recently instigated a BRAND SPANKING NEW Insurance Cover for the ENTIRE Australian Design Industry; nationwide. As of February 2020, the entire Design Industry can […]
12
Mar
Rugs – Are You Snug as a Bug?
Picking a rug for your home can’t be that hard? Can it? Last month, the Birdblack Team went to Sydney on a Showroom Excursion to […]
27
Feb
Design Trends of 2020
It is important as creative people to immerse yourself in a creative lifestyle. Two weeks ago, as a team, Birdblack Design took the day out […]
11
Feb
The Who’s Who in the Design Industry
In our 15 combined years of Design Industry experience, we have come across this confusion many, many a time. Who is the Interior Designer? Aren’t […]
03
Jan
Is your Bathroom a Retreat or a Regret?
Bathrooms should be a sanctuary and a haven. It’s the room in your home where you prepare for the day in the morning and wash […]
17
Dec
2019 – A Year in Review
What a year we have had! 2019 saw Birdblack Design turn 5 years old in June – and as a five year old business, boy […]
13
Nov
Move over Residential – Commercial Designs, we are coming for you!
Have you been inside one of our Birdblack Design commercial spaces and not realised it? Birdblack Design has long been known for our impeccable […]
28
Oct
Tell Me What’s Your Flavour? Oooh!
Birdblack Design is here to talk through choices: styles, options and our company policy of bespoke design for individual clients. We firmly believe that since […]
15
Oct
Ciders and Spritzes and Wine, oh my!
Who doesn’t like to indulge in a glass of wine after a long day or a wonderfully ice cold beer or cider on a hot […]
30
Sep
Zoning: Intelligent, Functional Design
Here at Birdblack Design, we are passionate about utilising every inch of space in your home. We are vehemently against dead corners and wasted space. […]
13
Sep
Cluttered or Clear? How does your Kitchen shape up?
Home is where the heart is… or failing that our stomachs!! Most often, the Kitchen is the true heart of the home, being the space […]
03
Sep
Relax in Style in your Formal Sitting Room
Your Sitting Room is designed to be the delightful location for canapes and aperitifs for your Saturday evening dinner party or a brandy and book […]
26
Aug
Mudrooms: Mess or Magic?
What even is a Mudroom?! Essentially, your mudroom is a designated space for dropping off shoes, bags and keys upon entering your home. What could […]
16
Aug
Add a little Hotel Luxury to your Humble Abode
There is nothing quite like treating yourself to a night away in a high end, luxury hotel. The feeling of plush carpet underfoot and a […]
09
Aug
Delicious and Delectable Dining Rooms
As we have mentioned along the way, the Birdblack Design team are food fanatics. This means we are 100% on-board with the delightful fusion between […]
29
Jul
Captivating Kitchen Cabinetry
Kitchens are synonymous with cooking,entertaining and familiar faces. Designing a kitchen to be the centrepiece of your home requires careful thought and deliberation. A huge […]
19
Jul
Lavish, Lush or Laidback – Living Room Lessons
One of the most comfortable rooms in the house is, of course, the living room. Whether you are lounging around watching TV, chatting over glass […]
12
Jul
Your Own Personal Great Outdoors
Australia. This amazing country treats us with spectacular weather all year round – from warm spring breezes to blissfully hot summer days; crisp autumn afternoons […]
01
Jul
Funky, Fresh & Contemporary: Kitchens
Like many dating homes requiring renovations, we find the existing kitchens may be tired, boxed in and lacking that contemporary edge. We find they may […]
12
Jun
Basking in Bathroom Beauty
Bathrooms these days are a luxury space… a retreat even. Our bathrooms have become a space to unwind and relax in the evening. They give […]
24
May
Life’s Little Luxuries: The Laundry
Ah, yes, we are all too well aware of life’s duties: cooking, cleaning and laundry. Such are the joys of life with washing, ironing and […]
03
May
Basic to Boujee – Bathroom basins
Bathroom basins: such a seemingly simple concept… or so you thought! Here at Birdblack Design, we have discovered that the options for bathroom basins can […]
26
Apr
Leather Lovin’
Here at Birdblack Design, we absolutely love sourcing natural materials. We love everything from natural stone to genuine leather. Leather has quite literally been around […]
15
Apr
The Terrazzo Comeback
This past week at BIRDBLACK DESIGN, we revealed our ‘Gymea Residence 1’ ensuite. At our first meeting with our client, we discovered the existing ensuite […]
06
Apr
Our week in review, let’s chat about timber
This week at BIRDBLACK DESIGN, we revealed our ‘Miranda Residence 2’ bathroom. Prior to renovating, the main bathroom was tired; lacking in both personality and […]
20
Feb
Burgundy Interiors
Burgundy is making a come back! This colour is making a resurgence and can be seen in many design areas including fashion, floristry and graphics. […]
25
Jan
2019 Trends – Colour
There are two main contenders in 2019 colour trends and we LOVE them! Colour is such an important aspect of interiors, they not only look […]
11
Dec
Last Minute Christmas Gifts
I am a Christmas fanatic. I love this time of year for remembering the amazing gift Jesus is to this world, spending time travelling between […]
13
Nov
Colour Palette Your Way to Grey
Selecting a base colour palette for your home is critical to ensure you’re not going to create a mismatch of themes throughout your home. A […]
06
Nov
Kid Friendly Bathrooms
If you have kids then you’ll know all too well how chaotic mornings can be before the kids make it to school. We think most […]
30
Oct
Refresh your home this Spring
Over the past week or so it seems Spring has finally arrived, treating us with beautiful sunshine and fresh blooms in the garden. It is […]
23
Oct
2018 The Year of Awards
At the beginning of this year I was so sure I was going to win a major design award for the efforts I put into […]
16
Oct
A winning kitchen design
When we design a kitchen we keep in mind that it adds the biggest resale value to a home. It astonishes us as to how […]
09
Oct
Creating the perfect Powder Room
Powder rooms. They are now just a regular requirement that people want just as heated towel ladders, floating vanities and in wall toilet cisterns are. […]
02
Oct
Space Saving Solutions for every Household
‘More storage!’ is one of the most common requirements we get asked to introduce when renovating homes. If you live in a home built particularly […]
17
Sep
The Welcoming Point of Your Home
We talk a lot about interiors so how about we take a step outdoors this week and look at the entry to your home. There’s […]
11
Sep
The smallest room needing the most – The Laundry
The laundry is the never ceasing workload that will continue to live on for as long as we’re all wearing clothes on a regular basis. […]
04
Sep
Designing the Perfect Robe
Who doesn’t dream of a master bedroom suite that resonates with 5 star luxury living? We can achieve these dreams! We utilise every inch of […]
28
Aug
Getting cosy indoors – The living room
Like the term suggests, the living room is the space in our home whichwe live as a family. A space which allows us all to […]
22
Aug
WE ARE HIRING
POSITION: SeniorInterior Designer/ Architect & Manager Full time position Location: Wollongongarea (perfect for those looking for a coastal lifestyle change) Must be qualified andhave experience […]
20
Aug
Differentiating Home Styles – Contemporary
Today let’s look at one of the most popular current design styles; Contemporary design. In essence it’s about having the latest and greatest, keeping up […]
14
Aug
Making a small space look large
I’m going to let you in on some of my greatest design secrets in this article. When you get clever about design you can make […]
07
Aug
5 Ways to add WOW factor to your kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home, we cook, eat and entertain there. The kitchen is a social space, no longer strictly for cooking. […]
15
Jul
The High and Low of 24 hours
Working through disappointment as a designer Facing a weekend of award events, I was confident that we’d be adding a few trophies to the Birdblack […]
12
Aug
KBDi Design Weekend
Recently we flew to the Gold coast for the annual KBDi Design Symposium & Awards Gala held at the stunning Sheraton Grand Mirage. KBDi is […]
12
Aug
Top 5 Bathroom Tech
Technology is advancing rapidly in today’s society, it is even the case in bathroom technology, especially with the rise of smart homes. We spend a […]