Plush Design Interiors

Plush Design Interiors Beige is banned. Luxury is law. Apply within. Anti-blah interior architecture that ignores trends.

Penelope Herbert is the interior designer you call when you’re done apologising for your house and ready to give it a pulse. I’m Penelope Herbert, the Adelaide Hills interior + renovation designer waging war on boring homes and beige thinking. I run Plush Design Interiors, where we design gutsy, personality-soaked spaces for home lovers who are finally ready to stop playing safe. I’m the creator o

f The No‑Vanilla Design Manifesto, a rebellious mindset shift that ditches cookie‑cutter trends in favour of bold, intentional interiors that actually feel alive. Think couture-level detail meets real‑life renovation practicality: custom joinery, smart planning, fearless finishes, and renovation documentation so tight your builder can’t mess it up. If you want a home that looks like everyone else’s, I’m not your girl—but if you’re ready to design with guts, soul, and a hell of a lot of confidence, we’ll get on just fine.

FREE e-book. There are five complete palettes with product recommendations. A colour crimes list. Worksheets you can act...
12/08/2026

FREE e-book. There are five complete palettes with product recommendations. A colour crimes list. Worksheets you can actually fill in. A curated supplier guide. And throughout it all, one consistent message: you are absolutely capable of using colour confidently in your home and loving what you end up with.

Download now - it's my gift you.
https://www.plushdesigninteriors.com.au/colour-without-apology-download

(It’s Free. You’re Welcome.)

Should you move the plumbing in your bathroom renovation? Here's the truth.Keeping bathroom plumbing in place can save m...
07/07/2026

Should you move the plumbing in your bathroom renovation? Here's the truth.

Keeping bathroom plumbing in place can save money — but only if the layout actually works. If your toilet is the first thing you see, your shower blocks the light, or the whole room feels off, no amount of beautiful tiles will fix it. Learn exactly when to keep plumbing where it is, and when moving it is the smarter investment.

Comment 'bathroom reno' and I'll send you a link to my blog post explaining the truth you need to know.

Falling in love with a kitchen splashback is easy. Fixing a bad floor plan after settlement is expensive. Before you buy...
06/07/2026

Falling in love with a kitchen splashback is easy. Fixing a bad floor plan after settlement is expensive. Before you buy, an interior designer can assess light and orientation, identify layout problems, spot renovation potential and tell you whether a home can actually work for your life. Read all about it on our blog.

https://www.plushdesigninteriors.com.au/blog/why-you-should-take-an-interior-designer-house-hunting-before-you-buy

Plush Design Interiors is an Adelaide-based interior design and interior architecture studio.

A vague one-page renovation quote isn't efficient — it's a financial risk. Before you sign anything, your design-build p...
05/07/2026

A vague one-page renovation quote isn't efficient — it's a financial risk. Before you sign anything, your design-build proposal must include a detailed scope of works, transparent pricing broken down by trade, clear inclusions and exclusions, a variation process, and a payment schedule tied to actual progress. Miss any of these and budget blowouts follow. https://www.plushdesigninteriors.com.au/blog/builder-proof-renovation-checklist

Plush Design Interiors is an interior design and interior architectural studio based in Adelaide, Australia. Book a two-hour Design Power Session to get your renovation project off on the right foot. https://www.plushdesigninteriors.com.au/design-power-session

Colour isn't what makes a room look bad — randomness, weak lighting and poor proportions do. Start with a statement rug ...
05/07/2026

Colour isn't what makes a room look bad — randomness, weak lighting and poor proportions do. Start with a statement rug to build your palette, add lamps and cushions before committing to paint, and stop matching everything to death. Confident colour is layered, intentional and personal. https://www.plushdesigninteriors.com.au/blog/designer-approved-colour-confidence-in-australia
Plush Design Interiors is an interior design and interior architectural studio based in Adelaide, Australia. Beige is banned. Luxury is law. Apply within.

05/06/2026

If you've never been to Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary in the Adelaide Hills, between Aldgate and Mylor, this long weekend is a great time to visit. I live in Aldgate and can highly recommend this wonderful sanctuary. Take a picnic or sit in the cafe with the native birds.

Can You Renovate a Bathroom Without Moving Plumbing? (And When You Absolutely Should)The cost-saving myth that could qui...
29/05/2026

Can You Renovate a Bathroom Without Moving Plumbing? (And When You Absolutely Should)

The cost-saving myth that could quietly ruin your bathroom - and how to get it right the first time. Ah yes - the great Australian renovation reflex: “Don’t move the plumbing, it’s too expensive.”

And look… sometimes that’s true.

But sometimes? It’s the design equivalent of keeping a bad haircut because the scissors were pricey.

There are two types of bathroom renovations:

Ones designed with intention… and ones held hostage by existing plumbing.

And somehow, far too many people are out here spending $40K designing around a pipe like it’s a sacred artefact.

Let me be clear—your bathroom layout shouldn’t be dictated by a decision made 20 years ago by someone who thought one downlight was “plenty.” READ the full article on my BLOG.

https://www.plushdesigninteriors.com.au/blog/template-can-you-renovate-a-bathroom-without-moving-the-plumbing

Okay, consider this your renovation intervention.Before you call a builder. Before you get quotes. Before you do anythin...
28/05/2026

Okay, consider this your renovation intervention.
Before you call a builder. Before you get quotes. Before you do anything — read this post. https://www.plushdesigninteriors.com.au/blog/renovation-mistakes-australia-top-10-fixes
I've pulled together the 10 most common renovation mistakes Australian homeowners make (all confirmed by a rather traumatic Reddit thread), ranked them, and — crucially — documented the actual fixes. Not vague advice like "communicate clearly with your tradie." Real, actionable, protect-yourself-before-you-sign-anything advice.
Things like: why "builders range" in a quote should give you pause. What PC and PS items actually mean and why they can blow your budget without anyone technically lying to you. And why the cheapest quote is almost never the cheapest renovation.
Bookmark this one. Share it with anyone who has a renovation on the horizon. It might save them a lot of money and a lot of stress. https://www.plushdesigninteriors.com.au/blog/renovation-mistakes-australia-top-10-fixes

23/05/2026

Our clients didn't use this second living/dining space because they didn't know how to make it work. We redesigned it with custom furniture and custom cushions, wallpaper, window treatments, and lighting.

A cosy space for two beside the wood heater included swivel chairs for easily joining the separate conversation zone.

Now they LOVE it, use it, and can't imagine why they waited so long to engage an interior designer to help them live better.

Given their love of colour, we are excited to now be redesigning their kitchen, laundry, and guest bathroom. Stay tuned for THAT reveal 😄✨️💕

22/05/2026

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