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‘ILLUMINATE means to brighten or light up.’   The concept of the Civic ILLUMINATE 3D gallery was a collaboration between Valentine interiors + design and Stream Art Design.   ILLUMINATE is an online, 3D, interactive exhibition that was developed in the midst of COVID-19, when art galleries had to close. This monochromatic exhibition showcases portraits of the Civic family, engaged in their favourite activity. Civic is a not-for-profit organisation who…
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Join Us   Valentine interiors + design are looking for an interior designer to join us in our Hobart studio.   About you / • Bachelors degree or equivalent • Proficiency with ArchiCAD or Vectorworks is desirable • Demonstrated experience in Adobe Creative Suite • Minimum 12 months in a client facing design industry role   About the job / • Designing / documenting residential + commercial interiors • Listening…
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Rusted gates, earthy stone, intriguing artefacts and a touch of the extraordinary. It could only be Clemens Hill Vineyard. Our concept began with the iconic rusted gates, before weaving its way through each element of the quirky and artistic home. Its robust character and refined eccentricity captured by renowned designers and local craftspeople; Christopher Boots, Lindsey Wherrett and Interia. What began as a brief for a white bathroom became a celebration…
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A single vision, to enmesh art and design into the client’s daily lives. A concept, larger than life and a place for reveries where moments are mused away.   Working with Simon Ancher for pieces that twist and turn. A torched table resembling a guitar plectrum, a spinal wall sculpture and a vertical blackwood leaf form, allowing light to dance through the central void.   Maria Gigney’s metal, grid like…
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We are thrilled to welcome interior designer,  Claire Bramich to our team.   Claire specialises in commercial projects, after working for Crone Architects and Plus Architecture in Melbourne. Her recent residential and commercial design work with local team, Potter Projects, has been invaluable in understanding the Tasmanian industry.   Claire graduated with a Bachelor of Environmental Design (Interior) from the University of Tasmania and was presented with the UTAS Interior…
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Exciting news!!! It was an honour to win the 2019 Business Woman of the Year in the NAWIC Awards for Excellence, Hobart, Tasmania. A fabulous night held at MONA by NAWIC (National Association of Women In Construction). Thank you to Sarah Mirowski and my Valentine interiors + design team of valued suppliers for their fantastic support. Thanks also to Optimus Building Surveyors for sponsoring the award.  Running a small business…
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We were privileged to have worked with our client, Jan Glover, on the interior design for a five star accommodation at Adventure Bay Retreat, The Lair, on Bruny Island. This exquisite retreat showcases Tasmanian furniture design and art to the highest level.  The beautiful concrete flooring runs throughout the whole accommodation. An opulent rug occupies the living space and complements the outstanding cabinet by Stuart Williams with an image of The…
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Valentine interiors + design is very proud to be announced as a ‘Best of Houzz winner for 2019’ in the category of client service. This award is in recognition of the outstanding service we have provided to both our clients and the Houzz community, 2019 We always aim to ensure our client’s are satisfied with the interior design and the customer service that we provide. When designing a kitchen or bathroom we always have an…
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We were thrilled to be selected by one of the writers, Niki Bruce, at Houzz to be featured in an article on their site, titled ’40 Gorgeous Kitchen Islands’.   The article talks about the island bench being the norm and the hub of entertainment. The discussion about our kitchen design that was selected revolved around the use of a monochromatic scheme with the sink in the island bench.   Please click on the link…
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