Her Design, Her Story

Kim Kneipp Studio is an interior design practice based in Melbourne, working across Australia on architecturally integrated residential, wellness and commercial environments. Through careful attention to planning, materiality and atmosphere, we create environments that feel calm, connected and deeply personal. Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au LINKTREE: https://shorturl.at...

Naomi Singer is on a mission to make plants the most exciting thing on your plate. The Raw Plant Life founder and health coach joins us to talk about her debut book My Vibrant Table was shortlisted for Best Vegan Cookbook in the World at the Gourmand Awards and the story behind her vibrant, flavour-first approach to plant-based eating. Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au LIN...

Few & Far was founded in 2009 by Tara Solberg and her partner Danny. Tara is a true creative - leading the creative direction and innovation at Few & Far which achieved global recognition receiving the prestigious Global Honouree Award at the Global Innovator Awards. As some of you may already know, Few & Far is a furniture and homewares brand that is based on the South Coast of NSW. F...

Genevieve Wallis is the founder and creative director of Genevieve Wallis Studio, an interior design practice recognised for its understated elegance and refined, thoughtful restraint. With a background in fashion media, Genevieve brings a unique design perspective, where composition, craftsmanship and tactile richness are central to her approach. Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloor...

Arielle Lopresti, co-founder of Australian hardware brand Lo & Co, joins Sarah to trace her journey from rehabilitation consultant to design entrepreneur — launching the business alongside her first child and best friend. They dig into the brand's disruptive direct-to-consumer approach, the craft behind their sculptural hardware, collaborative collections, and Low & Co's growing footprint...

For years, Katie was the creative force behind Katie Sargent Design , crafting breathtaking, intentional luxury homes across Australia. But after facing the overwhelming mental load of modern motherhood and family logistics, she saw a massive gap in the market. Katie took a massive leap from physical design into the tech world to launch Tribu—an intelligent, secure digital admin vault designed to...

Emma Coyne is the Creative Director and Founder of Camille Agency, which began in 2018. With 24 years experience under her belt working with some of Australia’s biggest retail and hospitality brands, today she maintains her role as Creative Director, leading a team of designers, strategists and website developers. Emma is also a dedicated Mum to her three children, a lover of interiors and fiercel...

With over a decade of experience, Julia Levitt’s work has been recognised through multiple industry awards and featured in leading design and architecture publications. Her expertise spans custom landscape design, outdoor living spaces, and bespoke garden design tailored to each site and client, which is all exhibited in her award-winning landscape design studio, Nelson Thomas. Nelson Thomas works...

Founded by Louise Bastiras in 2019, alongside her husband John Bastiras, the shared dream of two passionate, design-focused minds - In Good Company is the organic outcome of a combined three decades entrenched at different ends of the spectrum of Australia’s design landscape. A family-owned furniture, lighting and homewares retailer; showcasing leading contemporary design from around the globe, in...

Teegan Cocchiaro is the co-founder of Lo & Co along with Arielle Lopresti. Founded in 2016, the brand’s vision was to make ordinary hardware accessories a little less ordinary. The focus and intent were always on creating timeless hardware with functional purpose, whilst ensuring continual reference to design trends, using the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. Their designs are info...

Stephanie Ferrara’s path in interior design weaves through the worlds of commercial, furniture, and residential design… but the story begins much earlier. As a child, she would spend hours arranging and re-arranging her bedroom, endlessly experimenting with layouts and details until the space felt just right. Frequent weekend trips with her mother to Sydney’s flea markets and treasure troves only...

After completing a Psychology degree in 2003 and working in the field for several years, Rachel decided to turn her passion for interiors and renovating into a career. Completing a Degree in Interior Design at RMIT in 2010, Rachel has had a colourful career in soft furnishings, interiors and kitchens. After joining Freedom Kitchens in 2011, Rachel soon become one of the most coveted designers Aust...

Kelly McCloskey is an accredited Feng Shui Master with over a decade of experience helping clients transform their spaces and lives. Combining a sharp design sensibility with a deep understanding of Feng Shui principles, Kelly guides her clients to create environments that foster love, career growth, financial abundance and wellbeing. Kelly has studied under esteemed Grand Masters, Senior Masters...

Claudia is a highly regarded interior expert with over a decade of experience designing spaces that blend art, personality and function. Helping people design their personal version of a rich life, embracing and enhancing the quality of the mundane by making it beautiful, creating pockets of joy so everyday feels special and curated. Specialising in the curation and procurement of furniture, art a...

Bea, is a Melbourne-based Interior Stylist and Decorator with some say, a knack for creating spaces that are warm, personal, and effortlessly stylish. It’s something that she likes to call – adding the final layer. Whether she's helping homeowners reimagine their spaces, collaborating with architects and designers on editorial styling projects, or working with brands to create beautiful imagery fo...

Based in Melbourne,  Melanie Beynon ’s award-winning namesake studio benefits from the director’s 20 plus years of experience in interior design and more than 15 years as an architect. During her extensive career Melanie has built up a wealth of connections and experience, producing an impressive catalogue of high-profile, high-end retail, residential and hospitality projects overseas and in...

Adèle is recognised as one of Australia's design leaders, having founded Foolscap in 2009. Adèle has led award-winning hospitality, retail, workplace, and precinct projects for local and international clients including LVMH Chandon, Noma, ANZ, and 1Rebel. Utilising her extensive experience and Masters in Sustainable Development, Adèle is an expert in finding future-focused opportunities to add to...

Jenny Jones is an Internationally Award Winning Rug Designer. Her luxurious handmade designs are exclusive to Jenny Jones Rugs and are regarded as “Art On The Floor”. All rugs are crafted by hand using the highest quality hand-spun wool and pure silk. As a dyslexic designer, Jenny has always been more of a visual storyteller. Growing up in the 60s, dyslexia wasn’t a recognised term, and there was...

Ruby Shields is the Director of Shields Studios. Ruby’s decade-long partnership with her carpenter husband has honed her ability to create custom masterpieces that balance form with function. Her foundation in advertising as an Art Director sharpens her precision and enriches her creative process, ensuring every project resonates with purpose and sophistication. Working alongside some of Melbourne...

Miffy Coady is the Managing Director of est living, which is is a global design resource showcasing the best in architecture, interiors and products. We profile both leading and emerging architects and designers across the world while spotlighting those residing in Australia. est scours the globe to unveil authentic design products available now – or forecasted for the future. est engages with a d...

As the creative force behind Studio Esar, Silvia’s passion and expertise drive its brand. Silvia's journey began back in 2017 at some of the most awarded and published design studios in Australia and with an innate eye for design, she brings a breadth of knowledge and technicality to each project. She has meticulously curated a portfolio of interior design and decorating projects that marry timele...

With over 20 years business experience across a range of industries, Kelly created her own successful Interior Design business, 13 Interiors in 2017. Since inception, 13 Interiors has grown to operate on a national scale with a studio base in Perth, WA and a second studio location in Melbourne, Victoria. As one of Australia’s leading interior designers, Kelly regularly features across a range of m...

Nicole Lawrence Studio exists as a study of the graphic form materialised. Drawing on a decade of experience in industrial design and manufacturing, Nicole’s vision is to create unique products that are placed with pride and go the distance. Offering contemporary furniture and lighting design, Nicole’s projects and commissions are made to order in and around Nicole’s studio in Melbourne, Australia...

Isabella Cini joined mckimm in 2017, leading the design department as Interior Design Manager. Isabella’s travels through Europe and the world have enriched her creative perspective, allowing her to blend cultural influences into projects. With exceptional interior design and styling talent, she possesses an innate ability to spot trends and elevate projects to new heights. Isabella is known for h...

Tamsin Purves is the Managing Director of Australian Galleries. Since its beginning in 1956, Australian Galleries has continued to showcase significant contemporary Australian artists and their work with a vibrant monthly exhibition program and extensive stock gallery. As Australian Galleries heads towards its 70th year, it continues to thrive as a family business with her father Stuart Purves at...