'Bright and Beautiful Interiors' in Wandiligong has recently moved from owner, Kerryn Paolone's front sitting room, to a new premises at the Old Wandiligong Library.
After almost three years running the business, Kerryn hopes to make interior design more accessible for the wider community from her new storefront.
"At the moment, the library is between a showroom and a retail space; it's a bit of a juggling act," Kerryn said.
"I'm a vintage item collector and I love mid-century styles.
"I like to marry the new and old styles: it's hard to do, but it gives a bit of depth, personality and layering to a room.
"There's evidence nowadays to show how different textures and shapes influence moods...softer furnishings, layers, nice woolen rugs, that sort of thing."
Kerryn said she had a ball working previously at an interior design store in Melbourne for 12 years and learned how to create window dressings, buy merchandise and so on.
After a Parkinson's diagnosis eight years ago, Kerryn said the business is part of her healing journey.
"After facing my own health challenges, I’ve come to see our homes as so much more than just somewhere to live," she said.
"They’re places to rest, recover and feel safe.
"I want to share my love of all things textiles with people and to share a bit of my journey as well.
"I aim to help people declutter their homes, create a happy space for themselves, anything which brings them happiness.
"I make-over my own home all the time.
"I also have a habit of rearranging other people’s furniture when I visit, just ask my sisters."
Kerryn has recently released a range of new design packages to make services accessible to new and existing clients: a Mini Makeover, Room Revive, Full Refresh and the Home Edit.
Pop in for a look at the library - it's open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
To find out more, visit: https://brightandbeautifulinteriors.com/ and subscribe to B+BI's newsletter to go in the draw to win a Mini Makeover package.
