Story of Things with Petrina Turner - BLOG
I’m Petrina Turner, an interior designer with 30 years of experience, and I believe the things we live with matter. Every artwork, every object, every piece of furniture carries a story — and when we honour those stories, our interiors become reflections of who we are.
Story of Things is where I share those stories. From design styles, materiality, furniture, lighting, and art, I cover it all — with occasional deep dives into design process, history, and resources, indulging my inner design nerd. Along the way, I celebrate Australian design, art, interiors, and the people whose creativity shapes our world.
This blog also reimagines the original Story of Things, the beautiful online marketplace I co-created with Jess and Martin of Amorfo Photography — a curated collection of Australian-made, ethically crafted pieces with heart. That spirit lives on here, in a new form.
Through these stories, I hope to spark a deeper connection with the things you live with — and the people who bring them to life.
Enjoy xx
My Design Origin Story
My love of design began at home with my mum, Laurel — a talented tailoress who taught me the value of creativity, craft, and self-expression. From sewing scraps as a child to redesigning my bedroom, I learned early that design is about how a space makes you feel.
That spark grew into a career spanning more than 30 years — from winning a national design award to creating spaces for clients, retailers, and iconic Australian creatives. Along the way, I discovered that great design is as much about process, collaboration, and storytelling as it is about beauty.