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While this was great for business it also created challenges. As most of his
clients know each other, he needed to re-invent ‘the wheel’ with each new
project.
and family because they know that they’re not going to see a version of their
home when they visit on weekends,” he laughs.
Over the years, Thomas has worked with many of the who’s who of
Australian society, including actor Russell Crowe, often designing their
Living and designing in Australia has helped him simplify his style over
the years. “I still look at most American magazines and think they need to
have someone come in and take away half. Everything is just too overbaked.
There’s a wonderful southern phrase ‘that person didn’t have quittin’ sense’.
And you can see that.”
Thomas is proud that Australian designers are now starting to teach
Americans about indoor-outdoor living.
“I’m doing some