Our youth don’t just need a bed for the night. They deserve a safe place to live, a hub for learning, a place to relax and somewhere to engage with peers that support them. In our national crisis of family dysfunction, our youth continue to need suitable, sustainable and secure accommodation so they can learn to live independent, happy and fulfilled lives….
If shopping for the perfect furniture for your business space is daunting or even scary, these tips are gold! 1. Plan. Consider the space, the purpose and the ambiance you want to create. The style of furniture, fabrics and colours chosen speaks volumes about your brand identity and must be prioritised. Comfort must be considered. Create a mood board with images, fabrics…
Spring is a great time to assess the look and feel of your business spaces. Consider the direction you are moving in, the people you want to attract, the overall look and of course function and comfort of your spaces. If your restaurant is looking a bit drab, your office a bit flat or your waiting room or foyer a little dated,…
In recent years there has been a major shift away from traditional aged care models and an increase in the demand for a more personalised one-on-one care approach. We are also seeing aged care living spaces being marketed like the traditional home, driven by design and elements of luxury to create a point of difference, no more sterile hospital like spaces! This…
When you came into the office today did you feel like you were Walking on Sunshine’ sitting in a ‘Parisian Cafe’ or watching the ‘Kalahari Sunset?’ It’s quite possible the colour of your office walls have been coated in an emotional provoking colour to affect the way you feel. Colour psychology plays a very important part in the marketing appeal of products,…
We don’t just create beautiful spaces for fancy residential properties, or commercial areas, we work with non-for profit organisations and create spaces for people in need. We use our skills to create warm, comfortable and engaging spaces on smaller budgets and utilise our extensive knowledge of furniture to select just the right pieces that are functional, long lasting and compliment the space….
Gone are the days of waiting out a six hour delivery window for a lounge. Portico Services has a phenomenal reputation for the efficient coordination of supplying, delivering and installing your furniture, fittings and equipment on one day with one invoice. I know you’ve spent hours at home, taken days off work or even waited 6, sometimes 12 weeks for your new…
So you are looking to refurbish, furnish or create the style of your interior. If you are not into doing your research or happy to believe what the salesperson will tell you; here are five quick tips to consider that come straight from Australia’s leading manufacturer and distributor of interior fabrics. Wortley, a reliable Australian company provides a range of fabrics specific for…
Local Styling. Property Styling has become increasingly popular and necessary in the Sydney market. This property was a deceased estate. Lovely quality home and perfectly located. The interior furnishings were dated and sparse. Portico modernised the space and flow with the correct scale of furniture to suit a family. The property sold within 6 weeks in a declining market.
Interior design project. Portico Services recently upgraded and furnished a 1 bedroom apartment on the beach in Kirra, Queensland. The small apartment had a new open plan kitchen fitted and vinyl plank flooring. Plantation shutters added a nice aesthetic and elevated the interior to a more permanent feel. All new appliances were installed, bedroom carpet, ceiling fans and kitchen crockery. We also…