Celebrating Australian Interior Design Excellence

Being featured in Vogue Living’s VL50 list of top interior designers for 2025 is an extraordinary honour. This accolade shines a spotlight on the creative talent driving the Australian design industry forward. It’s humbling to be recognised for our passion and dedication to reimagining heritage and period homes, and it feels especially meaningful to be acknowledged by a publication I deeply admire.

Nearly a decade ago, I turned away from my fashion career at Vogue Australia to pursue my calling in interior design. To now be celebrated by the Vogue Living team is a beautiful full-circle moment that underscores the value of following your passion.

 

A Moment to Celebrate Creative Excellence

 

The VL50 event was nothing short of spectacular. Walking the red carpet surrounded by peers and industry innovators was a truly glamorous experience, but it was the heartfelt moments that resonated most.

Rebecca Caratti, editor-in-chief of Vogue Living, delivered a moving introductory address that set the tone for the evening. Her words about celebrating creative excellence and fostering community in the Australian design landscape were inspiring.

The cherry on top was hearing Rebecca’s description of my work, which encapsulated the very vision I’ve always strived to achieve. She said, “She possesses a masterful eye for measured extravagance… with a flair for embroidering stories into the fabric of her client’s homes, crafting her own modern versions of old classics.”

These words, coming from someone who knows design so intimately, reaffirmed the importance of our studio’s approach to creating meaningful and story-driven spaces.

My career began in the vibrant world of fashion at Vogue Australia, where I developed a love for storytelling through aesthetics. But interior design called to me as a craft that could weave even deeper stories through space, light, and texture.

When I left fashion nearly a decade ago, I knew I wanted to focus on reimagining heritage and period homes. There’s a certain magic in taking something rooted in history and giving it a fresh narrative while honouring its essence. These homes are not just structures but stories waiting to be uncovered and reimagined for modern life.

Today, stepping into these spaces feels like a privilege. Whether it’s breathing life into a heritage-listed property or transforming a period home with thoughtful updates, our work is grounded in respect, creativity, and a desire to connect the past with the present.

 

The Collaborative Effort Behind the Recognition

 

This recognition is not mine alone. It’s a testament to our clients’ unwavering trust, the dedication of my talented team, and the brilliance of our collaborators.

Every project we undertake is a partnership. Our clients bring their dreams, their lifestyles, and their stories to the table. Our role is to listen, interpret, and craft those ideas into environments that feel deeply personal.

Behind the scenes, our team works tirelessly to ensure that every detail is executed with precision. From sourcing materials and coordinating expert tradesmen to navigating the complexities of heritage regulations, every step is a careful dance of creativity and logistical planning.

To our collaborators, from skilled artisans to contractors who bring our designs to life, I am endlessly grateful for your commitment to excellence. Your expertise is what transforms ideas on paper into spaces that inspire and endure.

 

Gratitude and What Lies Ahead

 

This recognition from Vogue Living is a moment to pause and celebrate, but it’s also a reminder of the incredible opportunities that lie ahead.

I’m excited to continue crafting homes that tell meaningful stories, collaborating with clients who share our passion for thoughtful design, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in heritage and period home restoration.

To my clients, team, and collaborators, thank you for being such an integral part of this rewarding journey. And to Rebecca Caratti and the Vogue Living team, your acknowledgment means the world to us as a boutique studio.

 

A Call to Create Together

 

If you’re seeking an interior designer with a passion for reimagining heritage spaces and crafting modern interpretations of classic design, we’d love to show you what we can do. Explore our portfolio to see our latest projects, or contact us today to discuss your next transformation.