KSM style the first property stylist in Sydney to target men

Specialist property styling and interior design firm KSM style is tapping into a very specific market: single and 'single again' men. They are the first to do so.

"I empathise with men having to go through the important step of re-establishing themselves as individuals," says principal stylist Kathy McVey. "I see our property service as an opportunity for them to create something fantastic for the next chapter of their lives."

KSM style has devised the following three-tier packages:

• Home Essentials a "quick fix" option for home start-ups
• Designer Living for the more established man who has existing items and possibly a family or pets to consider
• Ultimate Living for the man who wants the luxury 'full designer service' including anything home could need inside or out

KSM style is committed to maintain outstanding levels of style, quality and customer service for all tiers.

General Trends & News 2008

• Clean, green, laid back and luxe
• Overall design trends are 70’s & 80’s retro with a contemporary environmental sensibility
• Scandinavian & Finnish design in particular has global popularity for its functional aesthetic especially as space decreases in cities
• Vertical gardens
• Legs on sofas and ottoman become almost invisible
• Furniture takes on a solid, earthy and comfortable look
• Another look is the play between white walls, black frames, charcoal carpets, driftwood decking and indoor specimen plants.
• German bathroom technology takes bathrooms to the next level
• There is a movement towards handcrafted items, and manufactured to look ‘handcrafted’ items, and craft-based ideas generally
• Wall-art installation ideas, rhythm and repetition of the ordinary to become extraordinary
• A return to old ideas of craftsmanship and a reworking of these ideas
• Bespoke items are highly sought after
• People want the ‘designer look’ for their properties and seek specialist services to achieve this