INTERIOR DESIGN: BLACKMILK
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BLACKMILK IS A MELBOURNE BASED, AWARD WINNING INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO WITH AN IMPRESSIVE PORTFOLIO OF WORK TO BOAST. HERE, COMPANY DIRECTOR CONRAD MANOLIDIS UNPACKS THE DESIGN FEATURES OF THE RECENTLY COMPLETED SOHO RESTAURANT AND BAR PROJECT IN MELBOURNE. Words Elena Papargiris Photography Anthony Licuria
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lackmilk’s approach to interior design starts with a simple principle: to never cut and paste. Studious about originality, the team at blackmilk takes pride in gathering inspiration from fresh and changing creative avenues such as popular culture, innovative art installations and novel textures. Choosing not to compare their work to that of their competition or publicised imagery, blackmilk has been able to achieve numerous truly unique and inspired designs. Boasting a number of industry awards that will testify to this approach, blackmilk was born from the idea that design is more than what meets the eye, but rather, a successful combination of form and function. Backed by years of experience, the team at blackmilk remains committed to creating interior designs that are individually tailored to suit each individual client – with the team counting collaboration as key to successful design. The company has perfected the art of customer service and the process of designing. From initial drafts to construction, the team strives to keep the process as seamless as possible for the client. “We love it when a client comments that it just magically happened, which is really not the case,” says Manolidis.
Left: View from dining area
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