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Georgina Wilson Associates A full-service, holistic, architecture practice and Sydney's go-to architect.

14/10/2026

A thought from my walk to work: don’t sacrifice the kitchen for the pantry.

A walk-in pantry can be a brilliant thing, if you have the space for one. But one mistake we often see is giving too much square footage to the pantry, at the expense of the kitchen itself.

If space is limited, a series of well-designed cupboards can give you all the storage you need, while leaving room for a kitchen that feels generous and enjoyable to spend time in.

12/10/2026

Your home doesn’t need to be bigger. Your floor plan needs to be smarter.

When clients ask me how to make their home feel bigger, they often expect the answer to be an extension. More often, the answer is in the layout and the minimisation of circulation space.

The key is to consolidate your circulation towards the centre of the floor plan. Hallways, corridors and transition zones work hardest when they’re grouped together, not scattered through the home. Then locate your living areas, kitchen, dining and family spaces around the edge of the plan, where they sit adjacent to windows and have direct access to the outside. That’s how every room gets plenty of natural light, better cross ventilation and a stronger connection to the garden.

This is the heart of my method. Good circulation is a lack of wasted space, and every square metre of your home should be working for the way you live.

Planning a renovation, extension or new build and want a floor plan that feels larger, brighter and more functional? Link in bio to start your Concept Design.

10/10/2026

5 things I’d never do as an architect: small kitchen edition

1. Install a gas multi-burner hob
2. Make the circulation space wider than 1 metre
3. Put handles on every drawer and cupboard
4. Sacrifice valuable bench space for wall ovens
5. Design a U-shaped kitchen

Small kitchens need every square metre to work harder. Watch for my reasons why, and a few simple ways to make a compact kitchen feel far more functional.

09/10/2026

The great interior design debate: what comes first, rug or sofa?

I asked a few of my peers in the industry what they think - and I'd love to know your thoughts!

08/10/2026

Just because you have the space doesn’t mean you should use it.

There are a few design features I see again and again that look impressive on paper, but can actually be a pretty poor use of valuable floor space.

Walk-in pantries. Walk-in robes. Spiral staircases. Oversized voids.

Sometimes, less square footage and better planning will give you a much more functional home.

07/10/2026

Expensive Stuff That’s 100% Worth It

07/10/2026

My biggest design ick

07/10/2026

I try to avoid corner cabinets as much as I can, but when it’s unavoidable this is what I like to do

07/10/2026

5 Things I’d Never Do As An Architect: Wardrobe Edition

01/10/2026

Want three generations under one roof without losing your mind?

It’s less about squeezing more people in and more about making sure everyone has their own space.

Don’t duplicate every kitchen and laundry. Make the main ones big and functional enough to work almost commercially.

Create multiple living spaces, so there’s somewhere to escape when you’ve had enough of each other.

Give each adult couple their own bathroom. Because nobody needs an awkward 2am encounter.

Make the outdoors work as an extension of the house, with spaces people will actually use.

And if you can, include a lift. Future you will thank you.

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