Against the Greige
This current obsession with “Three Shades of Grey” or ‘greige’ (the new beige) is wearing thin. In most cases it’s cold, unfriendly, unwelcoming and hardly the setting for a happy environment. I’m pleased that clients are now looking for something diffe
LA PERA ESTATE NIGHT TIME
La Pera Estate, located in the heart of Lovedale, Hunter Valley, has recently undergone a rebranding and major renovation. Lick provided colour and lighting design services for its wedding and event space. The design features bespoke, oversized circular profiles suspended below the trusses, creating a floating illusion. These profiles have an indirect RGBW colour changing LED function, allowing the ceiling to be washed in any desired colour, creating an immersive experience. Charcoal walls at the the height of the rings absorb light spills, enhancing the ceiling’s colour definition. The space also incudes Vistosi gold and rust decorative wall lights, adding harmony to the design. This balance of aesthetics and function creates an engaging environment ideal for weddings or unforgettable events.
Jacaranda - Breakfast Point Project 2022
A village on the shores of Sydney Harbour, Breakfast Point is distinguished by its coastal architecture and traditional interiors. Each building is distinctly unique by design, yet all co-exist harmoniously to create a cohesive and thoughtful community. Jacaranda is an exclusive residence of just thirty custom apartments in a boutique five-storey building. Lick colour was engaged to provide an exterior and interior colour upgrade for Jacaranda, including common areas for all five levels. Careful consideration was given to the external colour selections to ensure a fit with the aesthetic of the exclusive gated community. It was also important to introduce a colour scheme not previously used in the precinct to provide some individuality. The weatherboard cladding has been featured, with a saturated lavender highlighting the architectural detail and a greyed-mauve anchoring the projected balconies. The general broad wall areas have been treated with a subtle grey toned white providing visual contrast with the white trims that are consistent across all buildings. Interior walls are a warm grey to tie in with the the exterior colours. Apartment doors have been highlighted with a classic French navy to create a focal point of entry for residents and reinforce the traditional Hamptons feel.
Light and Colour with Mr Hogg.
One of very own favourites, Terry Hogg, Colour Consultant / Lighting Designer from Sydney and Melbournes LICK Light + Colour, took time out of his creative day to answer a few of our questions.
Lick Colour & Design
Welcome to the new world of interior colour & design where, you can no longer trust just anyone with the colour scheme for your house or business.
Colour Your World
Sometimes all it takes to liven up your living space is a lick of colour. Of course, with millions of hues to choose from, picking the right one can prove a difficult task.
Signature style - Elizabeth Bay home
A recent commission to develop a distinctive interior colour scheme for Sydney based accessories designer Peter Lang in his newly refurbished Victorian terrace home in Elizabeth Bay.
The Republic
When Bruce McCausland decided he wanted a new uber-fresh look for his apartment at The Republic in East Sydney, he engaged the services of Sydney-based design company lick colour & design.
lick is a Sydney based lighting and colour consultancy dedicated to providing light and colour solutions that support the intent of any living space or work environment.
Light and colour are instrumental to wellbeing; stimulating our senses and emotions, even enhancing our productivity. As humans, we intuitively experience our environment through the suggestive medium of light and colour.
At lick, our design philosophy is simple; we facilitate your vision. We take time to understand your lifestyle or organisation, including personal tastes and space objectives in order to achieve the result you desire. We also enjoy collaborating closely with architects, developers, builders and other commercial clients to support agreed design goals and create the intended effect.
A practical, yet inventive feel for colour, light, form and function along with our innovative and sympathetic approach brings us continuing success.
lick makes the difference between ‘nice’ and the ‘WOW’! What effect are you looking to create? Sophisticated, outrageously stylish, earthy, off-beat or breathtakingly simple? The choice is yours.












































































