Elite Appliances and Siemens, you have excelled. Our team was treated to a culinary feast prepared and magically cooked by Tom, the Siemens guru. As we explored and discussed all things relating to steam and partial steam cookery, combo ovens, self-cleaning, and the precision of induction cooktops, we relished sumptuous dishes cooked to perfection using the Siemens steam ovens. Our team is serious about ensuring we are completely immersed…
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One by one / told by Dani. Seventy-two thousand tiles, bending and lifting for days, each a different shade of blue. Exhausted from morning till sundown, laying mosaics for our family swimming pool was a vision that was not my own. Perseverance, detail, and collaboration fused to bring this vision to life. My father, a creative soul with few boundaries, ignited this endeavor. The driving force of…
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It’s OFFICIAL. It’s finally happened. We’ve employed an interior designer whose name doesn’t fit on our business cards. But luckily, we like solving problems (it’s what we do best). So, meet Dani. Daniela joins our team with a Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial) from Torrens University. With six years in hospitality venues across Melbourne, Sydney & Hobart, Dani has a strong understanding of human-centered design and…
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A design-build. The public sees a completed commercial design job. Polished, ready to walk into, to enjoy (or critique). What they don’t see is the process. Hours and hours and hours of thinking. Hours and hours and hours of sketching, designing, redesigning, and then compromising. Solving many problems, working together, pushing, pulling, frustrations, triumphs, and adhering to budget constraints and regulatory requirements. All while still maintaining integrity and…
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Isabelle from Cult introduced us to their contemporary collection, featuring rich textures, bold colours, and distinct designs. From lighting to furniture, fabrics and individual pieces…they have it all! It is clearly evident that we are moving away from the blacks, whites and greys and embracing colour! At Valentine Interiors, we stay current with all the latest ideas, constantly seeking unique and compelling outcomes for our clients. This approach…
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‘We cannot deny the power of representation – seeing someone who looks like you, seeing them in a critical position of leadership is so important.’ 1 It’s not only within our team that we provide education but to the broader design community. We feel a responsibility to act and educate others. Last week, Mia from Fahn and Maya from St Aloysius joined us for our intensive work experience program….
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Gus Trewin (Simon’s son) has produced an impressive body of work titled ‘Lost and Found.’ His work for the Hobart College end of year art exhibition depicts 10 Murray St as the ‘lost’ brutalist building, inspiring Gus to ‘find’ the other eight Hobart buildings. The good news is Gus has a limited edition of the digital art prints for sale…head over to his Instagram page at @digital_buildings_ The Hobart College…
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Who on earth are the Joneses? Whether it is an idiom, phrase or a saying, you can count on me to get it wrong. This might bother some people, but I simply press on with feigned confidence, to the amusement of those around. I try hard by pausing and thinking before speaking but it’s just one of those things that you either nail it or not. It’s not through lack…
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Simon and Jane represented Valentine Interiors as Tasmania’s state finalists in the NAWIC QLD Awards for Excellence. The National Crystal Vision award has one finalist from every state, and it was an honour to be with the other inspiring leaders while promoting the advancement of women and making a significant contribution to the construction industry as a whole. Dominique Gill from Urban Core in NSW was an outstanding winner in…
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Meet Neda. Neda joins our team as an experienced Senior Designer, bringing a wealth of knowledge and 9 years in the industry. With a Master of Architecture, Neda is also preparing to complete her APE (Architectural Practice Examination). Neda has worked as a Graduate Architect at BPSM Architects in Hobart, contributing to renowned projects; Royal Hobart Hospital, Pressing Matters Winery & Cellar Door, Salamanca Fresh, and multi-residential apartments. Her work…
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