EMPIRE state of mind
At EMPIRE, we look to the masters for our inspiration, and as such, are hugely excited about the newly announced exhibition from New York's Museum of Modern Art. 'From Picasso to Warhol' is set...
Affordable Luxury Ideas: Country Cottage Comfort
One of our guiding lights at EMPIRE is the pursuit of affordable luxury. If you're decorating budget is a little tighter than normal this year, going for the country cottage look could be...
Beach Shack Chic
Summer doesn't seem to want to leave us this year but, rest assured, soon the skies will turn from blue to grey and the endless days of stifling heat will be a...
Design Trend: Make it Last.
A beautiful piece of furniture – whether it's a couch, a dining suite, a bookcase or a kitchenette – is an investment and like any investment, you want to make sure it's a...
Design Trend: Retro is the future
Everything old really is new again! A quick look in a glossy mag' will tell you retro is the way to go. It doesn't matter if you love the 30s, 40s wartime...
Design Trend: Don't Worry, Be Happy
With many of the world's developed economies still in the grips of the Global Financial Crisis, perhaps it's not surprising those-in-the-know have nominated what they call "emotional austerity" as one of 2011's major...
Design Trend - Make your Mark
If home really is where the heart is, then you don't want your home to resemble the showroom floor. It's one thing to love and appreciate excellent design but a comfortable and welcoming...
Design Trend - Moving to Light
After years of dark woods and dramatic colours, expect to see a lot more light in 2011. As a new decade dawns and the GFC abates, more and more people begin to...
Trends for 2011 Series
Pantone's Colour of the Year announcement inspired us to reflect on what we expect to see at World of Empire in the coming year. We're dedicating our next few posts to EMPIRE Trends...
Goodbye Turquoise, Hello Honeysuckle
Have you ever wondered who decides what colours become popular? The fashion industry often takes credit for it. Who wouldn't remember Meryl Streep expertly ripping apart Anne Hathaway's wardrobe in The Devil Wears...