Libby Gumley

Professional designer Libby Gumley manages her business with both commitment and enthusiasm while involving her clients with skill, flair and creativity.

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A beautifully crafted piece of standout character furniture that would enhance many a space. Practical intriguing with fantastic colour pallet. A wonderfully inspiring piece to wake up to each morning in a main bedroom. Certainly added to your space as a piece of art not a set...

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An amalgamation of gorgeous antiques set the pace, for relocation, additions, room relationship changes and a total revamp throughout. "Age" brings history and many of my clients don't part with, but absorb treasures. Its not uncommon at all! Greys and white paint create a...

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With a stunning mix of old and new, this Victorian reproduction home has been completely restored and revamped. Parts guttered to change room relationships, whilst other areas have been added. Now very personal spaces for a growing family. Throughout a classical English theme...

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It must be known that brown is of course a neutral colour, just as black, navy, whites and the many variations. We always seem to seek out warm tones. This brown collage is a fantastic representation of shades of browns that are now on the market and availability... As always...

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I can count on both hands the number of times that I've been engaged by clients relocating and deciding to start from scratch. What joy we had! The first love that I found was this stunning 4-6 seat dinner. Charming, sophisticated, a happy version of 50's style chairs, black...

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Another day in paradise on 2nd Sept! "Saturday in Design" alternates between Melbourne and Sydney, a day bubbling with inspiration that never disappoints. Exhibitors partnering with others to enhance spaces with products, presentations, panel discussions. A trade day full of...

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This little creature tells a big story! He is completely designer with all the principles of design having been applied. His colour, shape and texture is balanced. The repetition of pattern is brilliant. Certain aspects are emphasised. All proportion is well balanced ending...

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This really is such a beautiful family room! It has truly stood the test of time for around 8 years, so far with no chance of loosing its charm. Neutrals with blues, textures and patterns well balanced and providing all that great design demands. New and modern cabinetry,...

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A range of cabinetry door handles, on the left, that I particularly like! Newly launched at the last trade fair. Trending back to the basics in metal colours and a very different shape from the usual. Always great to see " not done before". This attractive Japanese...

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I just love this image, it represents so much! The contrasts are so stark. Dreamy soft pastels mixed of opaque and solid fabric in greys and pinks in an irregular pattern form the tent like city. This installation has been parred with strong and heavy, en-mass, Brutalist style...

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Two Melbourne trade fairs down, and the question of "whats in" is always asked. So, with finished products I've noticed quantum leaps in cabinetry handles, lighting, outdoor furniture. Quality not quantity was visibly present in manufacturing, but the loudest voices definitely...

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As our homes become more sophisticated, so do our soft furnishings. The main bedroom is a perfect example! Doona covers are passe. Generally made of a light cotton/poly/linen, with a simple pattern or plain. They require frequent washing and ironing. The product suffers from...

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With winter well and truly upon us, creating a warm home is tantamount. Building regulations for new homes and renovations consider all aspects of heat loss and heat gain. Energy ratings continue to improve, and a "7 star" is setting a high standard of comfort and economics...

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Every home deserves a bit of quirk and a patch of red!
For over a decade now, cabinetry has been tagged as the highest cost item for new home owners.

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Every home screams for a bit of quirk and a patch of red!
Cabinetry has reached a high level of sophistication over the last decade and seems to be still flying higher.
There has always been a big difference between the European market and our availability, but now the gap is...

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Amazing opportunities for a variety of lighting pendants, was a strong possibility, for this large heritage property on the Bellarine Peninsula. Purchased by city professionals wanting an escape to the coast, and excited about injecting a youthful renovation for their family...

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A recent event, held at "Poliform"launched an amazing new range of timber flooring. So what you may say! But "Listone Giordano" an Italian company has truly hit the top for designing floors with a difference. We have only known planks with / without borders or chevron patterns...

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Congratulations to all those involved in the " 37th Annual Dulux Colour Awards". It's always exceptionally exciting, not only to explore winners colour concept submissions, but take note of directional colour shifts. A colour that I suspect is in transition is "aubergine"....

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A compact delightful ensuite with superior fittings and fixtures, all white but the patterns involved makes a perfect balance of design.The tiled flooring speaks quietly for this space, both bathroom and laundry follow the same theme which is a balance of traditional /...

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Colour my world! What a gorgeous kitchen we created to this West Geelong property with a heritage overlay. It is stunning and this Dulux colour is to die for....and more importantly this would be a delightful kitchen to work in .....tailor made...