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ACTConcepts Intcrior Design, PhiUip; (o2)6273 9525 or uvrv'.rcueptsi nteriordetign.com.au, lan Pollock and Dana Tosoliniare adept at creatin8 homes with heart,( leverly mixing statement art with classicand modern furniture and soft lurnishingsto create inviting spaces. They've also wonseveral 'awaris for their stunning kitchens.

Karin McNamara Design,.farralumla: (O2) 6156 IO51 or @ur@'karinmcnamaradesign.com, Unexpectedcombinations of materia15 and exquisitedetai l ing are the hal lmarks of KarinMcNamara's work. The award_winningdesigner olfers a full design service butspecial ises in kitchen, bathroom andcustom-lurniture design.

MMM Intcriors, Fgahoick: (o2) 628o9980 or @@@.mmminteriors.com.au. llyou're thinking of remodell ing or extendingyour home, give award-winning designerMimmi Freebodv a (al l . She provides totalinterior and bui lding design solut ions,special ising in kitchens and bathrooms.

Nest Design, Forrest; 0432 939 265 oruu)@.nestdesign.com,4u. "Wele bestknown for family-friendly design, wherepeople and spa(es connect cohesively,"says Elene Nonas of her residentialworkwith Nest Design. Elene provides interiordesiSn and styl ing, materials and (olourspe(ifications and art procurement.

The Peppermint Room, Hatoker; (oz)6278 8585 or uroto.theperyermintroom.com.au. Lisa Biddiscombe provides acomprehensive design service, including

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and residential desiBn, ensuring hiswork remains at the cutt ingedge ofinterlor fashions.

Cameron Kimber Design, Woollahra;(o2) 938a oU4 or @@@.cameronhimber.rom, "Texture, colour, detai l , si lhouettesand placement all Bo towards making a greatroom. The end result should be pol ished, butalways with a touch of the unexpected," saysdesiener Cameron Kimber ofthe luxuriousinteriors he (reates for clients here andabroad. Cameron oDerates a full interiordesign and decorating service from hischarming l93Os Woollahra shop.

Coco Repubkc Interior Design, Sgdrug:(o2) 8019 0152 or @ow.cocorepublic.com.cu, Best known for its classic contemporaryturniture and homewares, Coco Republicalso offers a fully integrated desiSn andde(oration service for both residential

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Masters of room lagout, fobulous uith furnishings and fittings a_ndat creating ambience, an accomplished interiors hand is uorth theirueight in gold. Here, 1o6fi,rms H&G rates as the best in the business.

cofour consultin8, spa(e planninS, kitchen Brian Hog Design'Aletandriq; o425and bathroom design, storage solutions and 216 459 or @@u.brianhogdedgn.com.a spe.ial 'curios' service to help you f ind that Interior designer Brian Hoy uses toP-quali typerfect f inishing touch for a room. materials and f inishes to create simple,

highly stylised interiors and outdoor living

-.lfSI4/ spaces. His career spans retail, commercialArent t9 Pgke, Potts Point; (O2) 93312802 or @@u.arentpgke.corn. Ctealive,resolved spaces with colourful (ontemporarysensibi l i t ies are thetrademark of interiordesigners Jul iette Arent and Sarah-JanePyke, who together make up award-winningfirm Arent & pyke. l t is l i t t le wonder therrwork is often seen in H&C.

Brendan Wong Desiqn, Sung Hills: (oz)9699 3228 or outto.brendanwong.com.A classi( aesthetic and timeless stylingdefine the work of interior designer BrendanWong. He was recently recogniSed as aFellow of the Design Institute of Australia,and his work regularly appears in H&6'sannual Top 50 Rooms showcase.

Brett Mickan Interior Design, Surry Hills;(o2) 9690 oo53 or u)uw.bmid.com.au.A project teatured on the cover of H&6 isjust one of interior desiSner Brett Mickan's

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career a<complishments. His confidence and commercial pro.iects. Servites includewith <olour and collaborative approa(h to Project management, spatial planning, soft-working with ( l ients results in beauti ful furnishings selection and styl ing, colourinteriors, t ime after t ime. The award-winning consultat ions and c!stom-fumiture design.designer has also spent t ime workin8 in the Available in metropol i tan and regional areasUnited States, of NSW, WA, Vic and Qld.

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Darryl Gonlan Dedgn, EqEt Sgilneg; (OZ)9380 2600 or uuno.datglgordan.lcsign.cotn. A refined palette with quality finishestypifies the interiors of Darryl Cordon, whohas led his own pra(tice for 20 years. Histeam offers full architectural services aswell as design and decoration <onsultations.

D'Cruz Dedgn Group, Maroubra; (oz)9690 2282 or ww@.dcn8.ntt.au.Award-winning interior designer AndreaD'Cruz is a regular in H&G. Her designsolutions exude warmth and sophistisation,and interact effortlesslv with the outdoorenvironment. "The size of the proiect isirrelevant as smalljobs can be equally ormore exciting and engaginS," says Andrea.She offers a cornprehensive interior andexterior design service.

Demi Kultaar Interiars, Double Bay; (O2)9 3U 6 99 3 or uu)u.dkint eria ry. am. au.Denai Kulcsar regularly collaborates witharchitect Tanya Hanco(k of TOI Architectsto (reate luxurious vet liveable homes forher Eastern Suburbs clientele. "My aim isnot to leave my own stamp but to design asumptuous interior to be enjoyed by dients,their families and friends," says Denai.

Dedgned bg KarenAherc, McMahonsPoint; 0434 bI a7A or wuw,karenakers.com.au. Award-winning interior designerKaren Akers creates beautifuland sereneinteriors. Her preference for raw andnatural materials works effectively with<ontemporary ar(hite(ture as well as theexisting furnishings.

Form Follotss Funxtiot , Potts Point; o4O242 o 5 oO o r re@ro tformfollnu dutrctinn.cottt.au. Internationally awarded practiceForrn Follows Function provides the benefit

of interior design combined with ar<hitecture.Dire<tors Keith 6lover (ar(hitect) and TrudiScrymgour (interior designer) have led thepractice since 199J. Their work has beehdescribed as "graphic and poetic".

Greg Natale Detign, Sung Hills; (O2)8399 2I OA or @utio.gregnatale.com.Greg Natale i5 an award-winning interiordesigner whose signature style is bold andbeautiful. Rich colours and high-impadpatterns feature prominently, as does afearless approach to <ombining materiai5,Greg has also created a humber of beautif!l<ontehporary rug ranges with Designer Rugsas well as a luxurious wallpaper range withPorter's Paints.

Hare E9 Klein, Woolloonooloo; (O2)9368 1234 or w@u.hareklcin.com.au,Meryl Hare, who was inducted into theDesign Institute of Australia Hall of Fam€in 2Oll, leads a team of talented designsswho consistently <reate sophisticated anoun-fussy interiors for their wide rangeof dients. The Hare & Klein Dortfolioin<ludes home renovations, newresidences and re5ods.

Interni, Surry Hills; (oz) 9s6o 5660 or@ww,interni.com.aa. Headed by LouiseBell, Interni is an a(claimed Sydney-baseostudio of interior architects and designers.Its spaces are beautifully crafted, bothcontemporary and (lassic. Ea.h proje(t isindividually designed and a response tothe environments end clients the teamis working with.

justine Hugh-jones, Mosnan; OllO687 786 or wvwjuttinehugl{onea,com.Established in 2004, this boutique interior-design business is known for combining<risp, clean architecture with customupholstery, antique and .lassic fu.niture andmodern and contemporary art. "My clients,homes feel like they have evolved andacquired chara(ter and layers over the years,,,savs Justine.

Kate Manning North Curl Curl; O!16212 3O2 or w@@.hatemanning,com,au,Interior designer Kate Manning is passionateabout sustainable and eco-friendly designand describes her style as'hippy deluxe,.5he offers a full interior and exterior designservi(e to clients.

Lgnda Kerry, Doubh Bag; (oz) 9gz730 85 or @wu. ly nd,akz rry. c om,U5-born, Sydney-based designer LyndaKerry's passion for Hamptons styling andRalph Lauren fabrics is evident in the strikingyet timeless interiors she creates. "My aimis to create cheerful, elegant and relaxecspaces that are <omfortable to live in," saysLynda, who otfers a full design servi.e(including project manigementl to clients inSydney and Los Angeles.

Michael Bechara, Surry EiUs; o4OZ OO49aA or wow.mbhoalbeeherq,.conL Ct eatin1spaces imbued with (hara(ter is whereinterior designer Michael Bechara excelsHis work is contemporary with nuan<edreferehces to the past and the people thatlive there, He creates unique solutions tharfind perfect harmony within each home.

Mr Walhr, Redfent; 0422 992 626 orwow.mnoallencom, Andrew Waller is ana.<ornplished designer with a passioh forfine joinerywhose well-resolved interiorsbenefit from his studies in ar(hitecture.Mr Waller was founded in 2005 and spansretail, residential and commercial interiorsas well as produ(t design.

Poco Designe, Paddington; (OZ) Bss69632 or wu@,pocodesigna.com,au,Founded in 2009, Poco Desi6ns, led bymother and daughter interior-design teamCharlotte and Poppy O'Neil, .esolves . >

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< interior and spatial desi8n problemsfor their cl ientele. The pair shares a talentfor working with tradit ional homes, usingtheir creativi ty to inject a sense of currencythrough text i les and f inishes.

Pro pe rtg Lipsti ( k,Woolfu h ra ; o!139974 755 or |rr.'tt,pt'opc rt !!l ipst i&.@ m -Design duo Alexandra Bain and Natal ieManning offer everything from colour adviceand space planninS to project management.They're also a<tive onl ine with an e-designadvice service anda homewares boutiquecalled New Beach Road (www,newbeachroao.comt.

Robbie Nicol,Woolhhru: (o2) 9362 s548o| tcu't|tobb i en iu .tom.att. The workof;nterior designer Robbie Nicol managesto span the bridge between t imeless andcontemporary. A muted palette is at the(ore of her work and interesting pieces of artand antique furniture punctuate each home,providing interest;ng vistas and viSnettes.

Ruth Letine Interior Design, Bondi:lunttion; (oD 93ag 8978 or lt't''d.ruthlet ' ine.con.au. \N inner of mult ipleawards, Ruth Levine has been in businessfor 26 years. Her interior-design f irm boastsmany satisf ied cl ients, extremely happy withthe warm, welcoming homes that she hashelped plan, design, document and decorate.

Sarah Dot,inn Interior Design,Paddington; (o2) 9331 7810 or tL'L'u'se rahdati son.ton.da!. Soul{ul spacesare created at the hand of award-winninginterior designer Sarah Davison. A ref inedpalette, paired with statement art and

she has been recently acknowled6ed in NewZealand for excel lence in bathroom, kitchenand overal l house desi8n.

S/,a,'t De'rign Studio, Sufty Hillt; (o2)8332 4333 ot u'tcu.sn t rt deign stutl io.corn. The streamlined and contemporaryinteriors of Smart DesiSn Studio takecutt ing-edge materials, constru<tiontechniques and a moody colour palette intothe homes of their cl ients. The drama oftheir innovative and award-winn;ng workal igns with their architectural services.

Stoteg Kouros Design, Su rtg IIilh; (o2)glJ8O 87ftB or v lt'u .*tureyhou ruxlcrign.(.rn. With an ecle(t ic and vibrant designethos, interior designer Stacey Kouros has aportfol io of projects brimming with textureand tharacter. In November 2012, Stacey'swork featured in the H&6 Top 5O Rooms,as wellas on the cover ofthe magazine.

Thomos Hanel E! A*sociatet, Redlim:(o2) 9363 373a or rtttlr.tho,nashancl.(ort. Int€r ior designer Thomas Hamel's

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for her artful layering of colour, patternand texture.5he provides a (omprehensivedesign service, including space planninS,material and f inishes selection, bespokefurniture and custom joinery.

Tou(h Intcriot's, Neutrul Beg; ISoo 729487 o| v'ra,tr.to ch i nteriu's.unn.o u.Lovely, l ivable rooms are what interiordesigner Bronwyn Poole creates effort lessly.A playful pattern or colour is oftenincorporated for a fresh result, and herconsultancy includes a variety of packagesto suit every <l ient, including ftr l l overhauls,the f inishinB touches or e-(onsultat ion!

l7 'Latlg Duntin Design, Pot'(p; o42I 680221 o r rtttlladyd a ru i n.&r n.Q u. HaleYRoddy creates l iveable interiors that ref lectthe passions and interests of her cl ientsShe tackles projects large and small , givingadvi(e on spatial and (olour planning thtoughto project coordination and art consultancy.

Mode Design, Dantin: (o8) 89418262ot n'tttrt, tn od ed clt igtl. aotn. c aa. Kelly Atnewand Stefney Schapelhead the interiordesign team in this mult i-dis( ipl inarypractice which has won numerous awardsfor i ts innovative, environmental ly andcultural ly responsive designs.

Niole Wheeler Desigtt, Do rri' in Ciq!; 0417508 8oo or u't '..'.nicolettheclerdesign.com.arrr. Trained in both interior ar(hitectureand interior design, Nicole Wheeler 's remitgoes beyond choosing paint colours andfurnishings - she also has expert ise inspace planninS, interior ref urbishments.extensions, and kitchen and bathroomdesign as well as exterior desiSn.

.r{Lrt7l.s/..1,\7)At@t Li|ing,Ascot; (oD 3268 21ooo r o stot l i { i t t g.(on.air. Whether you'relooking for the perfect f inishing touch tora sinele room or want a complete homemakeover, interior desi8ners Angela Antelmeand Bett ina Clark are happy to helP. Theyspecial ise in designing farni ly homes.

Bhtk e9 Spiro, Net F(r,,].; (o7) 3254SOoo ot' [n\t.bl(tka tlspi ro.(tt .au.Colour, pattern and an eclect ic mix ofmaterials are al l hal lmarks of the upl i f t inginteriors created by Anna Spiro. She

.I'M A FAN OF REUSINC OLD ITEMS THAT HOLDGOOD MEMORIES, AND IALWAYS LIKE ADDINGAN ELEMENT OF SURPRISE.' zoE Ervtsxtimeless furnishings result in comfortablehomes, with a hint of formali ty, that possessenduringly l iveable qual i t ies.

Shellee Gordoun Interiors, Double Bag;o4o8 298 243 or ('|ou.tgintcriorsxorn.au.Interior designer Shellee 6ordoun createsluxurious high-end residential interiors that(ombine texture with sele(t ive use of colour,pattern and eclectiq.furnishings. Her workregularly appears on the pages of H&6 and

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success spans more than two decades andwas (elebrated in Residence, a book of hrst imeless interiors. He enjoys working intandem with architects, developers, audio/visual engineers and oth€r professionals tocreate total l iv ing environments.

Tinu E5 Louise Interiors, Sydneg: o!1O94oo 777 or uuttinoandloui*e.tom.l ina de Salis creates warm, (ontemporaryinteriors with a playfuledge, and is known

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offers a full interior design service, andrecently created a range of wallpaper forPorter's Paints.

Coop Creatioe, Nelosteatl; (oD 3952 4929or vwa.coopt'rca tioe.(om.a u. "I seekbeauty and joy within even the plainest ofspeces," says award-winning architect andinterior designer Rowena Cornwell. "Theidea of transformation excites me, with someof my best work being refurbishment andredesign projects."

Di Henshall Interior Design, Noosaoille;(on 5449 0788 or uwu.dihenshuA.con.du, Timeless interiors with a contempordryedge are the tradehark of award-winninginterior designer Di Henshall . She offersa ful l design service, from space planningthrough to furnishings.

Frances Russell Intcriorc,Rockhampton; O4I2 277 92O or uuv.fra n ces r u sse I I i n I e r i o r s.co m.a u. lnteriordesigner Frances Russell is a firm believerin cornfort and elegance in interiors, anddescribes her style as "classic, with aleaninS towards French, but always witha (ontehporarv twist".

Hatzoard+Broton, Briabane : 0438 6ffi74 5 or ou o. haru:ardan dbro@ n, com. au,With its refined aesthetic and detailing, thework of talented Queensland designer SonyaHarward is easy to spot. "l can assist withthe full selection of interior and exteriorcolours and f inishes, and thrive on achievingoutstanding results on a limited budget,,,she says.

Highgatc Eouse, Clag;field; (oD S2s6O86O or owa.highgatehouse.com.au.Interior designer Leigh Boswell establishedthis practice 20 years ago and has beentransforming Australian homes into havensof understated luxury ever since. "We str ivefor classic interiors with a modern edSe thatwill stand the test of time," says Leigh.A beautiful project of Leigh's appeared i;the May 2015 issue of H&6.

Jachs Corner Dedgn, Buderim;o4og 279 527 or jacktcorn erdcsign.com. Cleverly fusing the freshness andvl8our of Australian design with rninimalistScandinavian influences, interior designerJessi(a Jackson has garnered praise -

.MY AIM IS NOT TO LEAVE MY OWN STAMP BUT TODESIGN A SUMPTUOUS INTERIOR TO BE ENJOYED BYCLIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS.' DENAI KULCsAR

and a number of awards - for her residentialwork. Also trained as an archite<t. she workson new and heritage properties.

Le Beau Design Studio €! Vintageware,Maryborough; (o7) 4I2s 6dss or @@@,Iebeau.com.q.u. For a taste of interiordecorator Larissa Boyce's style, visit herdelectable homewares shop in Maryborough,which is filled with a mix of vintagecolle<tables and bespoke furniture.

Lilg G, Neostcad; (OD A257 Assoor uoo.lilgg.com.az, lf you love theHamptons look or want to add a touch of

Hollywood glamour to your home, contacrinterior designer Melinda Boundy, who is.known for her relaxed yet sophisticatedaesthetic. 5he is adept at interior styl ing,custom joinery and ful l home makeovers

Magnolia Intcrbrs, Fortitude Valle!; (o7)3252 O8O5 or @@@.magnoliainteriors,com.au. Interior decorator Robyn McKendryopened the doors of Magnolia Interiors l5years ago, offering chic homewares and afull design and decorating servi(e.

Penman Bro@n Interior Design,Hamilton; 0414 278 22O orpenmanbroun.com. Megan Brown isrenowned for her artful use of colour anopattern, and her work graced the May 2Ol3cover of H&6. She handles interior andoutdoor room design, (ustom lurnishingsand art consultancy for cl ients and takesprojects in B.isbane and Sydney.

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Wrightson Stcroert, Fortitude Valleg; (O7)m52 9516 or t/'u,.oJa iEhtsonstewa rl .com.du. Brisbane-b;sed interior designerslan Wrightson and Steven Stewart sharea passion for modernist and mid-centurydesign, which is evident in the stunningcontemporary homes they <reate. Theyoffer a full design service and spe.ialisein bespokejoinery.

SADesignthink, Goofuaood; (oB) B27t oa69or w ww. d,e s ignthinlt. @ m. au. P at i<kCaroscio heads this architecture and interior-desi6n practice, and will undertake projecrs

ranging from new builds, extensions andrenovations to kitchen and joinery packages.

"We're known for our clean, (ontemporarystyle ahd innovative architectural andspatial-planning solut ions," he says.

D i mi t t g A nde rE en A r chit ec *, AdeI a i d e ;(oa) 82 9649 or @@@.dimitt!t.cam.This award-winning ar(hitecture and interiordesign outfit led by Dimitty Andersen takesa hol ist i< approach to design, fuSing autt in6-edge architecture with striking interiors

"Our style is t imeless, serene and upl i f t ing,"savs Dimittv.

Enoki, Parkside; O4t4 455 4gg or @@u).enoki.com.qu. Aw ard-winner SusannaBilardo and the iiber-creative Enokitearnoffer a .omplete interior-design package,from unique custom-desiEned furniture andk:tchen and bathroom desi8n through tolarge'scale renovations.

Georgie Shepherd Inter ior Designer,Medindie: O4O8 815 856 or wua.georgieshzpherd..com.az. Georgie Shepnerotrained as both an interior desigher and

. interior architect and happily undertakesprojects of all sizes, whether it's stylinga single room, planning a new kit<hen olbathroom, or an entire home re-deslgn.

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i l bathroom special ist Levi Sk iwa a cal .Trained in al l aspects of bathroom desiEn(including show-stopping mosai(-t i ledfeature walls), he wil l design and oversee abathroom transformation from start to f inish.

Koush.,ldelu ide: (o8) 8212 o1r4 ot :dri'rr'.l, outhtk'sign rtn. tN ith a ba(kground incustom furnit !re-making and a passionfor contemporary design in al l i ts guises,i t s l i t t le surprise that ea(h or t l 'e homesJul ie Pieda creates has a hiEhly indiv idual

feel. She offers interior and joinery design,custom furniture and upholstery, andproje(t-management servrces,

Onc Runile Truding (ittrtpt n4. Duhi'itlt:O 42 l 185 122 t,' t(n'.on e ru n l lt.ut n.u u.Designer and retai ler Josephine Marshall 'sgoreeous homewares shop is a showcasefor her celebrated aesthetic sense. "We'reinspired by European country houses andfavour a t imeless, layered style," she says.

l l ' i l l iant B t ' to t l t(hit t ' ( tur. + Into )orD$it:tt..ld.h ide: (o8) 822:J 1177 ot ri'ri".t i I I i a n xhu rto n to n.atr. Sophia Leopardiheads the design arm of thrs awatd-win ' l inBarchitecture and interior-design practice.She's known for creating simple, elegant

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inter iors wi th an emphasis on naturalmater la ls and exquis i te detai l ing.

Zoi l I l l r is l i Daign,l l?t ( Po ; 0416 1996oli ot' ( r. rr'.zo&'lr iri.(otr.(1u. Zod Elvishspeclal ises in kitchen, bathroonr and l lghtinedesign, and also offers art consultancy.What's her design phi losophy? "l 'm a fan ofreusing old i tems that hold good memories,and la lways l ike adding an element ofsurpr ise," she says.

; , 1! ]J t \ l II)uiklingksignstuI io. st Ilclc !t; (o:))6:J72 20oo o t' t. rL'ti'.hu i l d i n gl ex i gn xt u d i o..(rr?.4/?r. Homeown€rs looking to imbue theirnew b! i ld or renovat ion wi th a chic 'moderncountry' feel should contact Jo Woodbury.Tra ned as both an interior designer andresidential bui ldine designer, she can providea wide ran8e of design solut ions.

Burg und Kirtrlo nd. Sandu BaI: O4I7 t4!+!),i8 ot' til.t\e.bur!/u dA irkfu nd,tttnt.ttu.Interior designers Carol ine Cumberbatch andRebecca Kirkland are known for their warm,-elared homes. - l^e r services nclude desiEnsolut ions and space planning for lnside andout, ki tchen and bathroom design, l iShting

Co(oon. BurI i( : 0417ll0 29:j ottt'tt'tt, tol oo t t tl c s i g t t t.ut nt I u.Civen her passion for sustainable design,

i t 's l i t t le surprise that designer KarenHansen's work and retai l shop feature pre-lo'ed a^d recycled prooucts. 'Or.:r homesare a layering of memories and every pieceshor.: ld enhance those stories," she says.5heprovides a compleie design service.

d'Fi'o D6il:n, lJetlertl Point: o42!) OolooB or :t.lt rt'.d ftod (r rg r., ?1. .l x. lnteriordesiBner Kate Watson is known for hetshow-stopping kitchens but offers designservl{es in(luding space planninS, bathroomdesign, storage and a colour consultancy.

Gulllizy BtotL'n E!,ltto(ial( t, La n@stt)ttd ll(lbour c; (o:)) 6i]31 6162 ot tt\(I.'.

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who can handle the entire project, contact6eoffrey Brown. This award-winning teamof bui lding and interior desiEners offers acomplete service, from plans and proje(tmanaEement to interior styl ing.

]Iait( ol i t \ Lindislhrn( (o3) (;24:). ' )-998. Contemporary spaces with a touCrrof retro are a specialty of intet iot decoratorMari ta Ol iver.5he provides a personal isedservice, including colour, f in ishes anddesign advice, and works with a team olprofessional tradespeop e to ensule superbresLrlts every t ime.

' l iurr ql Llcgonre. Hoburt:0-!Og 971I I I tr t t t . l t l rr . t f) l tytr t t t t .r , tr t t .rr 'Beauti fuly resolved interiors that bl€ndharrnoniously with their architecturalsurrounds are the hal lmark of interiordesigner Tracey Criggs. She wil l undertakedesign and space p anning for inside andoutdoor spaces and the selection of coloursand f lnishes, as well as overseelng theproject management for her cl ients.

i l t ! l i l i i I,- l t t i tu* e l l i lo. Ri(hno d: (o:J) 98a2OO88 or LIL t ' .( | t i (u:n i lo.rott t , tr u,With Caeci l la Potter as desiSn dire(tor,Att icus & Milo is renowned for theindividual i ty and warmth of i ts desiSnsand for layered, eclect ic spaces thatref lect and enhance homeowners' l ives.Where possible, th ls award-winningfirm leans toward sustainable desiEn.

Brott nlot Interior D?si13. nxtruA': (o::t)!)82(; 0062 ot'Irri'ri.brornlott'.net t u.lnterior designer Barb Brownlow worksfro|" dn erclJsive sto'e and des.gr studioin Toorak. She covers the design sPecttumand is at horne with either contempofary or

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classic tradit ional styles, often spe.i fyingbespoke i tems for her cl ients and keepingtheir l i festyle in mind.

Burns MtC raoe Design, Nun au,ad ing;(OS) 9894 0586 or burnsmccrare.com.du. Carolyn Burns-Mccrave leads thisthrivinB interior-desien and br.r i ldin6-designbusiness. The f irm offers a complete andholist ic service from the ground up, coveringstructuralwork for a new home or extensronsright through to custoln-designed interiorsand decoration.

Cantilla Mol.lers Design, SouthMelbourne; (o3) 9699 6641 o,.trr!\.:.camillamoldert.com.c.r. Interior designerCamil la Molders bel ieves that each homeshould be a true representation ofthe peoplewho l ive there and the l i fe they would l iketo lead. She prefers <lean l ines and fuss-free spaces, and wil loften add a pop ofsomethinB special just to keep i t interesting.She is commjtted to environmental lyresponsible design and manufacture.

Chelsea Hing, St Kilda; (o3) 8JS4 SOZryor ouo.c he lseahi ng.com.au. ChelseaHing is an experienced interior designer whodelights in resolving the (hal lenges thateach residential project presents. She lovesusing colour together with natural materiarsto bring a beauti fulyet pra(t icalspace tolife. 5he offers complete interior designfor renovations and new homes, includingfurniture selection, styl ing and f inishing.

Chfi stopher Elliott Design,Richmond; (os) 9077 81sS or @a@.christop here lliottd e.sign.c o m.a u.Interior designer Christopher Ell iott usescomplementary rnaterials, styles and coloursto create unique and liveable spa(es. He is

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known for his custom furniture designs andhis abi l i ty to seamlessly integrate the interiorwith the exterior.

Danielle Trippett Interior Design EgDecoration, Albert Park; (OS) 9686 SIZTo r uu'u'.d o n i el let ri pp?ll.(om, Roomsdesigned by Daniel le Trippett are knownfor their layers of f inishes, textures andfabri(s, Daniel le offers a complete designconsultancy from planning through tospecifying f inishes and f i t t ings, furnituresupply and layout, art and accessories. Shesits on the national board for The Society ofInteriors Desi8ners of Austral ia Foundation.

Daaid Hicks, South Melbourne andLos Angeles: (OS) 9a26 395s or r.u.u.d aoidhiclts.com, \Norking in A!stral jaand international ly, award-winning interiordesigner and author David Hicks is known fora style that defines modern luxury. His f irm's

services in(lude bui lding design, interiordesign and decoration, as well as landscapeand pool design, David also has an onl inestore selling sofas, rugs and accessories

Designmas, Melbourne; 0413 8O4 4SB oru'u'u'.des i8n m o lt.a'om.dal. Interior designerMichel le Skinner was director of ar(hitecturaland interior-design f irm Rice & Skinnerbefore start ing Designmas in 2Oll . Sheoffers a ful ldesign and project managementservice, taking her cl ients on a designjourney centred on their needs rather thana part icular look.

Diane Bergeron, Collingttood; (OS) BqIS7227 or ll.tv'.d ia n ebe rge ron.cotu . Havin1worked in the US, Diane Bergeron now l ivesin Melbourne and translates her love ofclassic-yet-modern Ameri(an style with herdeft use of colour and textiles, effortlessrymixing old with new, the simple with theexotic. She offers a complete interior designand decoration servi(e.

Dohertg Lynch, Ha@th.orn; (O3) gals2737 or @wlll.doh ertylynch.co m,Dire<tors Mardi Doherty and Fiona Lynchhave developed a phi losophy that sees

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them working successful ly with architects,engineers, 6raphic desi6ners and bui ldersto ensure that each project runs smoothl,to i ts f inish. They continuously push designboundaries and are known for their besookedetai l ing and unexpected elements. Winnersof two Melbourne Interior Design Awards anthe residential interior-design category.

Hecker Guthric, Rithn,ond.; (oA) g42II6-lJ1 or outw.heckerguthrie.com. Awad-winning jnterior designers Paul Hecker andHamish Guthrie approach each ofthei iprojects, whether high-end o. more modest,with <onsidered style and enthusiasm.The result is an impressive portfol io ofwarm,invit ing interiors f i l led with natural charmand often a touch of humour.

Justin Bishop, Sassafi.as; O4I9 669 949or wutttjust inbi shop.com.au. lnterioldesigner Justin Bishop is a master of moderncountry style, and has recently extendedhis design repertoire to include a range offurniture, fabrics and wallpapAr, as well asa self-styled B&B cal led The Blackwood inSassafras. Justin offers a comprehensiveinterior design service, home makeovers,event styling, and design workshops tocl ients nationwide,

KPDO, Melbourne; (os) 9936 9a99 orld):l.u, lepdo. com. a u. Spa(es designedby interior designer Kerry Phelan are warm,unique and versati le, and tend to reveal theirhighly resolved detai l gradually. KPDO'srange of work for Austral ian and overseascl ients includes interior and architectural .>

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( planning and design, ful l sele(t ion offurniture, liShting and soft furnishings

. and landscape design. One of the f irm'sgorgeous homes was featured in the July20lJ issue of H&6.

Krgstal Ssgona, EEsendon; 0414 881 736o r tt'lrau'. k 4i $a I so go na.co m.q u.Interior designer Krystal Sagona providescomplete design solutions with a personaltouch. She fo(uses on smaller-scalerenovation work such as wet room5 andkitchens. With her f loor-planninE experienceshe can taansform an existing home into onethat feels larger and light-filled, making fulluse of al l avai lable space. She works closelywith a team of in-house bui lders for thefinest results.

Meme Design, Balaclaoa; 0438 641552, o4o7 860 afi or wio@.memedesign.com.au. Ar.hite.l and interior designerMelanie Beynon and interior desiSner MeganHounslow have combined their talents toform this dynami( practice. With siSnificantprojects for clients such as the National6al lery of Victoria, Heide Museum ofModern Art and the Prin.e of Wales Hotelunder their belts, the Meme Design partnerscreate beautiful and timeless spaces thatengage and inspire.

Miltagla Rose, Hawthorn; O4O2 3O4 573or mikaglaroee,com.au. Designer MikaylaRose is a firm believer that Sood interiorsshould be both beauti fuland functional,and describes her style as "contemporary,

Mr Mitchell, Windsor; O4O2 O2a tu3o r w w@.mr mit c h e ll.c om. o u. lnlet io Idesigners.Andrew Mitchel l and JamesLambrou make |]p a professional team thatspe<ial ises in complete residential desiSnand implementation, includinC furniture,lighting and landscape design. They have areputation for delivering a service that Soesabove and bevond expe(tat ions and for them,nojob istoo big or too small . In 2012 MrMitchel l f i rm won the grand pri te in theCorian Interior Design Awards.

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Pascalc Gomes-McNabb De sign,Melbourne: O43a 211 117 or @@@.p as c alc go me t mc n a b b. c om.a u.With a degree in ar(hitecture and a focuson contemporary, detail-driven ihteriordesign, Pascale Gomes-McNabb is fluentin al l facets of home desi8n, from spatialplanning throuEh to f ixture selection,stylin8 and landscape design. she hasconsiderable experience designinE for thehospitality se(tor, which gives her a broadunderstanding of ki t(hens.

RCI Designs, South Melbourne; (O3)9690 32U, o4o8 319 t93 or ouru'rcidedgns.com. Aswell es being an interiordesigner. Rina Cohen is a registered bui ldingpractitioner, a certified kitchen designer anda Fellow of the Design Institute of Australia,Her pra(t ice has been thrivingfor morethan two decades, with clients referred bysatisf ied homeowners or (oming back toher as their l i festyle and needs change. Oneof Rina's bathroom makeovers appeared inthe May 20lf issue of H&6.

Rogston Wilson Design, Armadale;(o3) 9822 3173' 0412 3 417 or utolo.royston@ilson.com.au. Royston Wilsonis both an interior designer and buildinE,designer, which gives this firm the flexibilityto accommodate projects small and large.He spe(ialises in kitchen and bathroomdesign and in reworking floor plans toimprove flow. The full interior designservice can include site insDections,feasibi l i ty appraisals and 5D presentations.

SjB Intciors. Soulhbonh and Sgdneg:(oa) 9699 6688, (o2) 9280 9911 or @@u.sjb.com.au. Under lhe guidance of itstalented directors - Andrew Parr, LjiljanaGazevic, Jonathan Richards and KirstenStanisi(h - SJB Interiors is known for i tsoriginal, modern and refined style, andthe firm has won manv awards over thepast l9 years. Oftering both architectural

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and making spa(es work well," says Sonia. building pra.titioner.Mim Design, South Tarra; (O0 9a261 266 or @ro@.mimdeEign.com.au. Mljia.f'Fanning and Felicity Watts are the principaldesi8ners behind this talented team. Theirpraatice works aaross all design sectors,froh (oncept and architectural drawin8 tostyling, They take an individual approach toeach project for unique r.sults. They alsoprovide a bespokg furniture, lighting andjoinery desiEn service.

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Netus Designs, South Melbourne; (oa)9690 2277 or ww@.nexuedesigns.com.au. Over 46 years Nexus Designs hasestablished itself as one of the leadinEinterior-design companies in Austral ia.Under the leadership of talented creativedilector Sonia Simpfendorfer it (reatesbeautiful, liveable, personal homes bothhere and internationally, workinE on everyaspect from detailed space planninE to

Akologi Su stainabk Interiors,Melbourne; o.{O.l 658 6!5 or owa.okologi.com.au. lnlerior designer JessicaNixon heads up a young practice that offersal ldesign and decoration services, includinggarden design, to suit the modern Australianl i festyle. Jessica's de6ree in environmentalscience is indicative of her deep interestin sustainabi l i ty.

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and interior-desiSn servi(es, SJB (reatescustom-made furniture and furnishings forsolutions that are as diverse as the spacesand cl ients they're desiSned for.

Taupnology, Melbourne; 0411 117 88O orwow.laupeologg.com. Antra Lanskis is adesigner who likes to work closely with hercl ients to Eain an insi8ht into theirtastes andlifestyle, and gauge the level of involvementthey want to have in the proje(t. Aside fromdesigninE part icular spaces, she sourcesmaterials and selects color.rrs, finishes andfurniture, Her relaxed yet sophisticated looxalways has a hint of eclecticism and dralna.

Timeles Interiors, East Melbourne: 13OO133 326 or t@a,.t i meleaEi nlci ors,co m,4?r, Personalised interior-design concepts,including soft furnishings, window dressings,wallpaper ahd paint f inishes, cUstom-maoerugs and artworks are the hal lmark ofinterior designer Mark Alexander Wakeling.His special i ty is custom-made furniture.A backEround in furniture manufacture andFren(h polishing has given him a keen eye fordetail as he guides custom-made items frominceDtion to (omDletion.

Wond,er, Fitzrog; (O3) 9417 OOga orw v@.d e s ignoflc o nd er. co m, au, I nte d o Idesigners Geor6ina jeffries and PipMcCully take a hol ist ic approach to design:whether it's a renovation or new build thevtake cl ients on ajourney from the init ialschematics to furniture and a selection.

WAAdele Britt De$gn, Subiaco; (oB) 93BB2 875 or @v) @. ade I ebritt de sign. c om. au.Perth interior designer Adele Fudlovski isa favourite of leading home-furnishingsdistributor Radford. Adele, who is well

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known for her (lassic, luxurious styling,offers everything from interior decoratingand bespoke furnishings to kitchen andbathroom redesiSn.

Design Code, West Leedeft)ille; 04 a24352. Interior desigher Suzanne Marinonicreates distindive interiors that areartfully tailored to the existing or emergint

archite(tural style of her cl ients'homes"l'm very selective with furniture, fittingsand materials and rarely use the same itemmore than once," she says.

DeEign Living Stud.io, Mq,ndurah; O4OO7 6.( 6 O 3 or d e s ign lip ingstu dio. c om. au.Interior desiEner Amber BridSman is anotherRadford recommendation. She boastsa portfolio that's brimming with refined,contemporary interiors. Amber will assistclients with jobs ranging from designingcustom furniture and property styling toa full home makeover.

Heather Let)i Interiorc, Subiaco; (o8)9388 2788 or @@@.heatherlcoi.com.au. De.gtatot Heather Levi has beentransforming residen(es into luxurious,liveable homes for 20 years, and has adesign and retai l studio ful lof internationalfurnishings, furniture and l ighting f ixtures.

Hunter Adam& Clnremont; 0418 916 917o r w @ @. hunte ra dama. co m. au,

"Whether l'm designing a contemporaryor a classi( interior, my obje(tive is to createa comfortable, liveable yet sophisticatedspace," says interior designer Hazel Hunter.For great design ideas, visit the HunterAdams showroom. whi<h show(asesinternational luxury brands' furniture,lighting and homewares.

JBL Desi.gn, Claremont; (o8) 9s84 ea66or w ww j b ldedgn.c om. au,Renowned interior designer Judith Barrett-Lennard appears regularly in H&Gand offersa comprehensive design service. whichincludes architectural and f urniture layouts,materials and finishes, custom kitchen andbathroom (abinetry, bespoke furniture anosoft furnishings.

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Judith Molgneua Interior Design, Bicton;@0 9aa9 8(n4 or @wat.molgrcu"rdaignt.com,d/. For those looking to imbue theirhome with modern yet classic styling,interior designer Judith Molyneux comeshighly recommended. She provides a ful.design service, including spa(e planning.colour and f inishes selection,and <ustomised furniture.

Julie Leoin Design, Tohirw, O4O3 324 972or owo j u li e I e o inde sign. c om, au,Interior designer Julie Levin is known for her(hi<, conternporary interiors and ta<kles jobsboth large and small, whether it be advi(e oncolour and finishes for a single room,or allasp€cts of project manage;ent forlarge-scale renovations and new-homeinterior design.

Kim Pearson, Cotteshe; o4og gg7 7d2or oww.himpearson.com.au. "l ateateunique spaces that excite, invite and delight

- spaces that wi l lgrow with the dient andcontinue to offer scope for enjoyment andflexibility over the years," says interiordesigner and styl ist Kim Pearson.

Toni Hotlge Interiors, lledlaide; O4lS858 4O8 o r @u@.to n i hod gei n te ri o re.com.au. Award-winning interior designerToni Hod8e has been transforming homesfor 22 years and her comprehensive designservice includes interior and exterior finishe3.artwork and ac(essories.

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