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Design Anatomy

Bree Banfield and Lauren Li

Welcome to Design Anatomy, where we examine the world of interiors and design. With a shared passion for joyful, colour-filled, and lived-in spaces, Bree Banfield and Lauren Li are excited to share their insights and inspiration with you.YouTube channel launching soon.

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26:42

Top 5 Places Where Designers Find Great Art

Design Anatomy ·

2025/10/30

Art can transform a room faster than any sofa swap, and today we map the exact places we rely on to find pieces that feel personal, joyful, and within reach. We start with the VCA Art Grad Exhibition, a friendly doorway into original art where you can speak to creators, learn what moves you, and buy before prices climb. Then we head to Leonard Joel for the thrill of the auction: weekly catalogues, known names beside hidden gems, and a smart path to works on paper that deliver character withou...

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56:16

The Home of Lauren Egan: A Masterclass in Colour &...

Design Anatomy ·

2025/10/22

What if your home felt like the first moment of autumn—warm, grounded, and quietly fresh? We sit down with colour-obsessed designer Lauren Egan to unpack how a single, emotive brief can guide every choice, from timber and tile to paint and furniture, and deliver a space that breathes. Did we mention it appears in the latest issue of The Design Files magazine? Lauren’s new home is a masterclass in material harmony: spotted gum floors and panelling from one supplier for continuity, pink ...

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48:19

Inside Spectra: The Art of Transforming Space Through...

Design Anatomy ·

2025/10/15

Step into Spectra, our favourite kind of transformation story: a Melbourne hotel lobby that shifts from tasteful neutral to living artwork through colour, narrative, and fearless collaboration. We sit down with artists Rowena Martinich and Geoffrey Carran to unpack how a site-responsive palette drawn from bushland greens, clay tones, and marble textures became the foundation for abstract fields, hyper‑real native birds, and crystalline forms that feel born of the place—not pasted on. We dive...

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33:27

Pendants to Portables: How Thoughtful Lighting Shapes...

Design Anatomy ·

2025/10/08

Your home changes the moment the lights come on. We unpack how to design that moment with intention—layering pendants, sconces, table lamps and portables—so evenings feel warm, useful and calm without relying on a ceiling full of downlights. With our shared love of colour, we explain why lighting often matters just as much for mood, comfort and character, and we walk through specific fixtures that deliver both beauty and function. We start with a clear framework: ambient light for glow, task...

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57:16

Designer Revealed: Journey to a Creative Life with...

Design Anatomy ·

2025/10/01

Ever wondered what goes through a designer's mind when a client asks for a bedroom that feels like "a warm vagina"? Yes, you read that correctly...... In this delightfully candid conversation, this week we chat with Lauren Li to explore her creative journey and unique approach to creating spaces where people truly feel themselves. Lauren takes us back to her formative years, sharing how a bold phone call to RMIT after an initial rejection changed the trajectory of her career. With disa...

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58:29

Designer Revealed: Bree Banfield's Career Path &...

Design Anatomy ·

2025/09/24

Pull up a chair as Bree Banfield candidly shares her remarkable journey through the world of interior design in this revealing episode of Design Anatomy. From rearranging her childhood bedroom to becoming a respected designer, stylist, and trend forecaster, Bree's story is equal parts inspiration and practical wisdom. With refreshing honesty, Bree recounts her early determination to enter the design world, her nail-biting wait for acceptance into design school, and the valuable lessons learn...

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45:38

Beautiful Bedrooms: Designing Your Personal Sanctuary

Design Anatomy ·

2025/09/17

What's the first room visitors see when they enter your home? And what's the last room you typically focus on when decorating? For most of us, the bedroom falls into that second category, becoming an afterthought rather than a priority. Yet this is where we begin and end every day—the most personal space in our homes deserves more attention. In this episode, Lauren and Bree challenge the notion that bedrooms should be plain, white boxes with little personality. They explore how thoughtful co...

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15:15

Crafting Your Perfect Living Space: A Designer's...

Design Anatomy ·

2025/09/10

Five simple steps can transform your furniture scheme from random and disjointed to purposeful and cohesive. Lauren flies solo this week, sharing her professional interior design expertise on creating spaces that truly work. The foundation of any successful interior is a well-planned floor plan. Lauren recounts a cautionary tale from early in her career when a beautiful (and expensive) sofa wouldn't fit in a client's space due to unexpected architectural changes. Whether you're an amateur us...

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19:27

Save Time, Money, and Heartache: The Value of...

Design Anatomy ·

2025/09/03

Ever wondered if hiring an interior designer is worth the investment? Design Anatomy hosts Bree Banfield and Lauren Li tackle this question head-on, sharing five compelling reasons why professional design guidance can transform your renovation or building project from potentially disastrous to genuinely delightful. Drawing from their wealth of experience, Bree and Lauren reveal the costly mistakes they've witnessed when homeowners go it alone. From a client who replaced windows before consul...

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47:00

Top 5 Things We're Loving Right Now

Design Anatomy ·

2025/08/27

Ever noticed how certain design elements grab your attention and refuse to let go? In this delightfully candid episode, Lauren and Bree dive into their current design obsessions, sharing the colours, objects, and details that are making their creative hearts race. The conversation kicks off with exciting news about their upcoming design tour to Paris and Milan, where they'll be leading a group of design-minded individuals through exclusive apartment tours and unforgettable experiences. With ...

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33:05

Hygge at Home: Colour, Light, and Comfort Matters

Design Anatomy ·

2025/08/20

The Danish concept of "hygge" (pronounced hoo-ga) has captivated the world for good reason—it's the secret to creating spaces that nurture wellbeing rather than just looking pretty. Lauren and Bree dive deep into what makes a home truly feel good, challenging the sterile white aesthetic that has dominated Australian interiors for too long. Drawing from their design expertise and personal experiences, they explore how our spaces profoundly shape our behaviour, mental state, and capacity for c...

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56:39

Art in Residence: Finding Life in the Objects We Live...

Design Anatomy ·

2025/08/13

Ever wonder what breathes life into the most stunning architectural spaces? Nicole England knows the secret—it's not just about the walls and windows, but the personality that fills them. As one of Australia's leading architectural photographers, Nicole has developed a distinctive eye for capturing not just the physical beauty of spaces, but their emotional resonance. Her work has graced the pages of Architectural Digest, Vogue, and Wallpaper, but it's her book series that truly showcases he...

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38:46

Top 5 Design Moments: Insider's Guide to Paris & Milan

Design Anatomy ·

2025/08/06

Have you ever been moved to tears by the curve of a chair or the light on a Parisian street? We have—more than once. In this episode, we’re sharing our Top 5 most unforgettable design moments in Paris and Milan—the kind that leave you breathless, inspired, and maybe a little emotional. From the tucked-away ateliers in Paris’s 6th Arrondissement to navigating Milan’s sprawling Salone del Mobile like a pro, we reveal the secret spots, time-saving strategies, and soulful experiences that turn a ...

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3:08

Design Interlude

Design Anatomy ·

2025/07/23

Taking a breath between creative bursts is essential for fresh thinking, which is why we're pausing briefly mid-season. Don't worry—this isn't goodbye, but a moment to reset before returning with conversations featuring iconic designers and emerging voices who are reshaping how we think about spaces. While we're away, Bree has opened bookings for her game-changing 90-minute design consultations. These focused sessions tackle your specific home challenges—from colour selection paralysis to fu...

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44:46

Building Laughs: How Nick White Turned Architecture...

Design Anatomy ·

2025/07/16

Nick White shares his remarkable journey from drafting buildings to crafting punchlines. With the sharp observation skills of an architect and the timing of a seasoned comedian, Nick reveals how he transitioned from designing spaces to creating characters that have captured the hearts of over half a million followers online. Having trained as an architect and worked in prestigious firms from Brisbane to New York, Nick found himself increasingly drawn to comedy, performing at open mics after ...

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55:49

Natural Living by Design: Melissa Penfold's...

Design Anatomy ·

2025/07/09

Stepping into a beautiful home isn't simply about admiring aesthetics—it's about experiencing how deeply our surroundings affect our wellbeing. Design authority Melissa Penfold joins us to reveal the philosophy behind her stunning new book "Natural Living by Design," where timeless style meets environmental consciousness. Melissa shares how her childhood beach house, with its weathered wood and connection to nature, shaped her understanding of nurturing spaces. This early influence sparked a...

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50:38

Celebrating 25 Years of David Hicks: A Legacy of...

Design Anatomy ·

2025/07/02

Symmetry, structure, warmth, and a sense of materiality that's instantly recognisable – these are the hallmarks of David Hicks' approach to design, a philosophy he's refined over an impressive 25-year career. We sit down with this influential Australian designer to trace his evolution from what critics once described as "minimalist purity" to what he now calls "decorative minimalism." David's journey began with his own apartment in Melbourne's converted Red Tulip Factory, a project that esta...

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45:23

The Waitlist That Changed Everything with Luke Fry

Design Anatomy ·

2025/06/25

What begins as an accidental career path often leads to the most extraordinary destinations. Luke Fry's journey exemplifies this perfectly—originally waitlisted for graphic design, he reluctantly accepted a spot in interior design at Swinburne University, never imagining it would become the foundation for his acclaimed architectural practice two decades later. Growing up with a builder father and brother, Luke had construction in his blood. "I was on building sites from the day I could walk,...

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47:24

Kitchens Reimagined with Loren Inglis of Vzug

Design Anatomy ·

2025/06/18

The humble kitchen has evolved from a purely functional space into the vibrant heart of our homes, but what's next in this evolution? In this fascinating conversation with Loren Inglis, Regional Business Development Manager at Vzug, we explore how kitchen design is entering its next phase as "the third space" – where technology, aesthetics, and authentic living intersect. Loren pulls back the curtain on how professional-grade appliances are transforming home cooking experiences, making resta...

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38:42

Milan in review: The Beautiful Chaos of Milan Design...

Design Anatomy ·

2025/06/11

The beautiful chaos of Milan Design Week comes alive through the fresh eyes of first-time attendee Alvin Wu, brand manager at Niche Media. What began as a career in interior design evolved into finding his true passion within the design community—organizing events like the "30 Under 30" program that recognizes emerging design talent through mentorship and a creativity retreat in Bali. Drawn to Milan with the hope of experiencing a quieter edition during a non-Euroluce year, Alvin quickly dis...

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