The Art of Design Issue 40 2019 | Page 90

90 JAMES SAID MELBOURNE A Luxurious Furniture Boutique Designed by Greg Natale The globally acclaimed interior designer Greg between contemporary settings and original Natale has launched his latest commercial architectural details from the early 90s. The design project, James Said Melbourne. boutique now offers an open plan interactive design studio, sample and fabrics libraries, Australian-based luxury furniture brand, meeting rooms, a luxury accessories store James Said, opened its new boutique in and wine bar. Melbourne, Australia. Greg Natale brought a breath of fresh air to this 107-year-old Divided into 20 different rooms, each space historical property, which was revived and displays a varying style of furniture and transformed into the luxurious furniture decoration, bringing a relatable functionality boutique. to the vast interior. Black stained timber floors across all levels tie each area together, linked Greg Natale completed the spectacular by a grand staircase that leads from the luxury renovation of the 1400 square metre, 2-storey accessories and wine bar up to the main site, creating an elegant, spacious retail showroom floor and interior design studio. space that features the delicate interplay