The Editorial
Are You a Good Client?
Forget about finding the right designer. We’re focused on finding the right clients.
It might sound a little unexpected (and perhaps a touch bold) but after more than twenty-five years in design, one thing has become very clear. The most successful projects are never just about great ideas, impeccable finishes or clever details. They’re about the relationship between client and designer; the trust, respect and shared vision that allow the process to flow with ease.
Design Fees: Expense or Investment?
There’s a common misconception that interior design is just about decorating a finished space. In truth, much of our value lies in helping clients avoid costly missteps before they happen.
Design, when done properly, isn’t just about making a space look beautiful. It’s about unlocking the full potential of a property. That includes the way it functions, the way it feels, and (importantly) the value it holds over time.
Behind the Process: A Closer Look at How We Work
At MR MITCHELL, great project management starts long before construction and continues well beyond handover.
Melbourne Design Week 2025: Celebrating Design Excellence in Australia's Creative Capital
Melbourne Design Week returns this May 15–25, 2025, transforming our city into a hub of creative exploration and innovation. As one of Australia's premier design events, MDW continues to showcase why Melbourne stands proudly on the global design map.
The Beauty of Backing Australian Design
As a large portion of the design community pack their bags, ready to travel to Salone Del Mobile in Milan next month, I'm feeling pretty chuffed to be an Australian designer right now.
Travel Should Change You
Yes, I've a bad case of FOMO as the design industry departs our shores for this year's Salone Del Mobile commencing this week in Milan!
Finding Modernism Magic
It could be said that Palm Springs is like Disneyland for grownups, where the rides are more like thrilling moments of immersion in iconic masterpieces in mid-century design.
Inspirational Kitchen Design Ideas
Connecting people through great design. Speaking to one of my favourite Melbourne clients recently, I was truly touched to hear how much she loves cooking in her kitchen as a means to brighten her lockdown days and connect with her family.