how the interior design business has evolved since 1960.

When you studied interior design in the 1960s you were trained in textile and design.

You had to be able to make the components of the job specified. The skilled stitching was practiced on making your own garments among other things like upholstering, cushions, and curtains.

I still remember my mother talking about her first paid job. The job was located on Sydney Harbour. The brief was to design, make and install floor-to-ceiling curtains and a full linen package to a fully custom round bed.

Imagine loading up your car full of fabric books with bookmarks and spending hours with your client blending the brief, then having to measure and order by post, hoping you have the right amount, or the dye match is the same.

This high-level interior design still exists but we are so lucky to have the choice of readymade cushions, throws, and luxury linen to give your project a touch of glamour.

Second generation designer, Amanda, brings the skills she has learned through her mum when looking at fabrics and how some things should be made and presented to your client.

Amanda teams up with her daughter, Victoria, who is a new generation of designer – presenting via the internet, running client portals, social media, and other new-age design software.

New technology is always evolving but having a real person with our personal touch will always be in vogue.

Thanks Mum! Happy International Women’s Day.