Kevin McCloud is coming to Sydney

Running from 21st-23rd October at Darling Harbour, Grand Designs Australia Live is "an all new-style of home show, filled with bright ideas. Based on the popular UK TV show, presented by Kevin McCloud, and the all new Australian series presented by Peter Maddison, the event focuses on the best of architecture and design for the home. See the latest in interiors, home decor, kitchens and bathrooms, build, home technology and outdoors from over 250 exhibitors. So whether you're moving home, self-building, renovating or re-decorating you'll find everything you need for your very own grand design!"

Saturday in Design 2011 comes to Sydney

Cradle Design Studio enjoyed a big day out in Sydney's design precincts on Saturday, exploring the showrooms of Australia's premier furniture, finishes, fixtures and lighting companies who opened their doors to the design community for Saturday in Design. 

This annual event is organised by publisher Indesign and alternates between Sydney and Melbourne.  The participating companies have a unique opportunity to launch new products to their specifiers and they compete to provide the best cocktails and culinary delights to ensure that visitors linger in the showroom, network with colleagues and remember every detail of the items on display.  The chocolate fountain at Inlite and the cocktails at Thinking Ergonomix were particular highlights!

Standout exhibitors were Great Dane Furniture, who make exquisite modern furniture inspired by mid-century Scandanavian classics, and the Tongue n Groove flooring that was launched at Precision Floors - the limed, extra-wide oak boards had a similar impact as the fabulous Dinesen floors we saw at the Saatchi Gallery in London (see earlier post).