Design Notes

I have walked through a lot of Australian homes. And what I keep coming back to is this the ones that stay with me are almost never the most complete. They are the ones where someone has made a decision. Good design does not need a perfect room, a finished renovation or the right postcode. It needs the right intention behind it

Luxury is changing. More homeowners are moving away from trends and towards pieces with meaning, longevity and emotional connection. In this edition of Design Notes, Toni Briggs-Brown explores emotional durability, conscious permanence and why the most beautiful homes are collected over time, not decorated overnight.

Toni Briggs-Brown reflects on Milan Design Week and the growing return to craftsmanship, permanence and furniture with meaning.

Choosing furniture is less about what’s new, and more about what lasts. Toni Briggs-Brown shares how to recognise quality through design, craftsmanship and materials, drawing on insights from real Australian homes.

A ReFounder led look at why TH Brown formally reviews its materials, making process, lead times and customer experience each year to protect the standard behind every piece.

Mid-century design is more than a period style. It’s a visual language. In this opinion-led piece, TH Brown explores the defining features of mid-century furniture, from sculptural forms and floating silhouettes to honest materials and functional beauty.

TH Brown turns 115. Stories in the Making celebrates the homes, makers and Peter Brown design icons that have shaped Australian living then and now.