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An Interior Thing

An Interior Thing

Average rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars34 Reviews
Interior Designers & Decorators
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About Us

Offers Custom Work
Locally owned
5x Best of Houzz winner
Make Your House a Home with Sydney's Most Trusted Designer
Hi, I’m Tonia Polorotoff. My eye scans your space and immediately visualises how it will come together. I offer colour consulting for things like paints, tiles and furniture in the earliest stages of your home decorating to ensure the end result is a unified blend of personality, practicality and artistic vision. Whatever your budget, I believe everybody deserves to live in an exquisite space. Let’s discuss how my service can fit your needs and start creating something beautiful. WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU: DESIGN IT YOUR WAY Got a vision? Or no clue where to start? Either way, we can track down literally anything you need to style or furnish your home. EXCLUSIVE TRADE DISCOUNTS Interior designers have access to significant discounts on a broad range of furniture and homewares. We pass these savings directly onto you—typically between 5% to 30% off the recommended retail price. In many cases, these savings help offset the cost of our services. RELIABLE INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Over the years, we’ve built trusted relationships with skilled tradespeople—from joiners and painters to wallpaper installers and window treatment specialists. We’re happy to connect you with our network to ensure your project is completed to the highest standard. PRACTICAL, HONEST GUIDANCE Our approach is grounded in honesty and practicality. If we believe a design decision may not serve you well, we’ll let you know. We pride ourselves on creating beautiful, functional spaces that suit real lives—whether that means designing with children, pets, or everyday messiness in mind. NEUTRAL GROUND FOR DECISION MAKING Designing a home can be overwhelming—especially when opinions differ. Many of our clients appreciate having a third party to offer objective advice and help streamline decisions, often easing the tension that can arise during the process.

Services Provided

Accessible Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Colour Consulting, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Units, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Pantries, Custom Rugs, Custom Shelving, Custom Walk-in Wardrobes, Custom Wall Bed, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Energy-Efficient Homes, Furniture Selection, Hallway Design, Home Staging, Home Theatre Design, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Renovating, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Space Planning, Sunroom Design & Construction, Sustainable Design, Wardrobe Design, Wine Cellar Design, Art Selection, Color Consulting, Custom Beds, Custom Storage, Custom Walk-in Closets, Design Consultation

Areas Served

Hunters Hill, Sydney, Strathfield, Lidcombe, Five Dock, Drummoyne, Ryde, Parramatta, Homebush, Ashfield, Riverview, Lane Cove, Crows Nest, Woolwich, Balmain, Rozelle, Mosman, Cammeray, Neutral Bay, Lavender Bay, Kirribilli

Awards

Cert IV Interior Design & Decoration Diploma of Interior Design

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alicea91
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia is a pleasure to work with, and has delivered some Amazing spaces in my home! Tonia is very professional and takes the time to listen to what you are wanting to achieve. From start to finish it has been a wonderful experience.Read Full Review
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34 Reviews for An Interior Thing

Average rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars4.9|34 reviews
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Dee
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia has a lovely, laid back, but elegant style which is what I needed when putting my older home on the market. She helped me refurnish the living room and added those wonderful styling touches which transformed the house and made it more desirable for sale. The presentation was exactly what was needed, particularly in keeping with an older style house, but also bringing a subtle, more modern, finish to the property. Tonia is very easy to work with . I'm so glad to have found her when I needed her help and skills, I could not have done this on my own.
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Barbara Hughes
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
It was a pleasure to deal with Tonia from An Interior Thing. She is enthusiastic in providing an ideal vision of your interior needs. I especially was impressed with her Mood Board which gives you a clear vision of her ideas and suggestions. Tonia has excellent knowledge of where to source the best furnishings and artwork to complement your living space. She is very diligent in providing creative ideas for your home. I am very pleased with the results Tonia had for my apartment. I highly recommend her work .
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for your kind words Barbara. You have been a wonderful client which made my job easier :) I'm glad you are happy with the outcome xx
Glenn
Glenn
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia Makes renovations hassle free. A top renovation for Kitchen, Laundry and Bathroom. The look is fantastic and functional. The last project bathroom. Glenn
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for the lovely review Glenn. It has been a pleasure working with you and seeing your kitchen. laundry and bathroom get a new lease of life :)
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Caroline
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We really had no idea how to make things more cohesive in our space. Tonia has been great help and support, she gave us ideas and suggestions we hadn't thought of. She is friendly, easy to work with and excellent in her communication. Tonia shows integrity in the service she offers, especially in the finer things that may seem small but really add to the whole picture. Its been a pleasure working with her.
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for your kind words, Caroline. It has been a pleasure working with you :) Cannot wait to see the transformation xx
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alicea91
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia is a pleasure to work with, and has delivered some Amazing spaces in my home! Tonia is very professional and takes the time to listen to what you are wanting to achieve. From start to finish it has been a wonderful experience. If you are looking for beautiful interiors for your home, I fully recommend An Interior Thing!
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for the lovely review, Alyce. It has been a pleasure working with you and seeing your beautiful home come to life :) xx
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HU-103844658
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia, was fantastic and highly professional. She listened to our preferences really closely. Tonia worked very hard even after hours as we had deliveries arriving 7 days per week. Our whole family were highly appreciative of Tonia’s advise and recommendations and we are very happy with the outcome. We highly recommend Tonia’s services.
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for the lovely review Nataliya and Anthony. It was a pleasure working with you and seeing the transformation of your new home come to life!
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Ela T
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We had Tonia help us with the interior design of our 3 bedroom house and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. She involved us in every aspect of the design, listening to our ideas and combined this with her creativity to make our house a beautiful home. Tonia's patience and professionalism made it super easy to work with her. We will definitely be using her for all our interior designs in the future and would definitely recommend her services to anyone looking for an interior designer.
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for your kind words, Ela. It has been a pleasure working with you and Yugan and seeing your house come to life!
Wendy
Wendy
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia delivered exceptional interior design services for my unit, skillfully working within a limited budget to significantly enhance its overall aesthetic. Her dedication and expertise were evident throughout the process, resulting in a beautifully designed space that exceeded my expectations
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you so much for the lovely review Wendy! It has been a pleasure working with you and seeing your newly renovated home come to life :)
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HU-775273629
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia was excellent. Highly responsive to our needs, delightful to chat to and walk is through our options, willing to go above and beyond to leave happy customers. Hiring her to decorate our new home helped avoid so much stress. The pieces she found for us are excellent, fit us and the place beautifully, and receive a lot of compliments from our friends and family. Highly recommended.
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Fern Lacey
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia from An Interior Thing was a pleasure to work with. We engaged her services for the interior design of our 3 bed, 2 bath home. Tonia created a beautiful & cohesive space, that’s very functional as well as being and kid-friendly. Tonia is very professional, extremely knowledgeable and a great communicator, and we couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Glenn Nolan
Glenn Nolan
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia from "An Interior Thing" has given my home a sophisticated and modern look. Friendly and always available. Tonia understood from the beginning what I was after and with her experience and guidance, we have achieved a stunning looking kitchen. Thank you, Tonia.
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for your lovely comments, Glenn. It has been great working with you and seeing the transformation of your kitchen and laundry! A huge improvement :)
K L
K L
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia is very easy to communicate with and quick to respond! I'm not very good at interior styling and I'm very happy that I availed Tonia's services. I highly recommend her services!
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for your positive review Katherine. It has been a pleasure working with you and seeing your apartment come to life!
Jacinta Hopkins
Jacinta Hopkins
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia really helped us bring our vision to life and kept us on track. She was always available for questions and worked with us in a collaborative capacity taking into account our taste and ideas. Tonia was always honest when she felt like something wouldn’t work and we are really happy with the results! Her rates are reasonable and transparent which we appreciated.
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for your lovely review, Jacinta. It was a pleasure working with you and seeing the transformation! :)
Stephen Broadfoot
Stephen Broadfoot
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Overall a very positive experience with Tonia. Tonia designed, organised, and managed a full house renovation including wardrobes, bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry. We moved out and everything was done in 12 weeks. She also chose furniture, decorations, and artwork for us which we're very happy with. - The whole home has a consistent feel and style, which I wouldn't have been able to achieve myself. - Project management completely taken care of, including back and forth with numerous tradespeople - The builder she uses, Goran, is extremely good. He really goes the extra mile to make sure everything is perfect. As an example, he hand mixed paint and silicone for an exact colour match to our window frames. - The joinery company she uses was also extremely good. All our joinery, of which we got a lot, has a very premium feel.
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HU-13486906
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia has been amazing to work with and so accommodating with ideas to suit all budgets! If you’re thinking about getting a stylist I’d 100% recommend An Interior Thing!
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for your lovely review Cherina. It has been a pleasure working with you and I can't wait to see the end result!
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HU-992000133
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Tonia managed our renovation and styling project well. She developed a plan in a very clear manner . Tonia and her team (builders, etc) were also very good. She was very organised, approachable and reliable. She gave good suggestions which helped transform our home.
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for the lovely review. It was a pleasure working with you Lina and Gus and seeing the renovations transform your house into a beautiful and stylish home!
Aleksandra Londos
Aleksandra Londos
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
This is the second time I have engaged Tonia and her team in my home. Hey attention to detail, love of interior decorating and design really shines in her and her work. A before and after photo speaks volumes! We absolutely love our new office and I can not wait for our next project with her.
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for the lovely review Aleks. It has been a pleasure working again with both you and George on your home office. I love seeing the transformation in your home, it's really come a long way!
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HU-125213005
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia bought our vision to light. She assisted us a in helping us redesign our living room and expanded to redesigning our formal lounge room from a blank canvas. Tonia helped us with furniture layout, selection of furniture, rugs, fabrics and accessories. She was very easy to work with, responsive, professional with a great eye for detail. All her selections were on point. We would not hesitate to use her services again. Carolyn
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for the lovely review Carolyn. It has been a pleasure working with you and seeing the spaces transform to create a beautiful and stylish home.
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Samantha Reynolds
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely thrilled with my experience. Great customer service and a wonderful job. I would definitely use their services again and I highly recommend
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for your kind words and recommendation Samantha. It was a pleasure working with you and seeing the transformation of your beautiful home x
Clare Odgers
Clare Odgers
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We recently had the pleasure of working with Tonia to help with our home interiors. I tried doing it myself but quickly became overwhelmed so decided to engage Tonia and her services, and wow I'm so glad we did! She had some incredible ideas not to mention a professional and unique approach. Thankyou so much for everything!
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for your kind words Clare. It has been a pleasure working with you x
The Rug Collection Team
The Rug Collection Team
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Working with Tonia from An Interior Thing has always been a great experience. She is creative, understands her clients needs and is always professional. Her collaborative style enhances all project outcomes and I highly recommend her.
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you Anne for your kind words. It is always a pleasure working with you.
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HU-271679571
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia did a fantastic job by making our house a home! Absolutely loved the ideas that she had and was so easy to work with. Would HIGHLY recommend Tonia!
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Belinda Nadwie
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I highly recommend Tonia from An Interior Thing. Tonia's overall concept and attention to detail is second to none. I have been so impressed with her style and product knowledge, plus she is absolutely lovely to deal with.
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you Belinda for your lovely review. It has been a pleasure working with you :)
H1
HU-111212095
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I wanted my lounge room updated so I sought some expert advice from an ‘An Interior Thing’. I was pleasantly surprised at how quick the response was. Tonia had put together some beautiful colour schemes & she also gave me some brilliant ideas l hadn’t even considered. A professional touch on everything she does, so very, very happy with the results.
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you Valentina for your lovely review. It has been a pleasure working with you and seeing your home come to life!
H2
HU-226544900
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have known Tonia since she opened her business and her skills and artistic flare in transforming her client's homes are outstanding. Tonia offers a unique service which includes her client being front and centre in the decision making process. Tonia brings with her a wealth of knowledge when coordinating colours, styles and furnishings. Her styling skills are exceptional and caters to all budgets, factoring in the lifestyle of her client and utilising the space available to it's maximum potential. Tonia's personal attributes of integrity and professionalism, coupled with her friendly and bubbly nature makes for a wonderful experience and I can attest to the fact that you will be her number 1 priority when working with her in whatever capacity is requested. I continue to recommend Tonia to family and friends, as I know without a doubt that they are in the best of hands.
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for your kind words Trish. It has been a pleasure working with you :)
H5
HU-582733237
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia took our bland, cold house and turned it into a perfect warm and stylish home for a family of 5. From the big pieces right through to small finishing touches like cushions and throws, she has impeccable taste and can take a space and transform it to our budget and making it feel like “us”. Would definitely recommend An interior thing.
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thanks Kelly for your review! It has been a pleasure working on your job and seeing it all come together. It has been fun transforming your house into a stylish home! Thank you for your kind words and recommendation.
Rebecca Shannon
Rebecca Shannon
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We were so fortunate to work with Tonia from An Interior Thing. We had a number of quotes and ideas from other companies but no one truly understood what we wanted. Tonia took into account the style of our house and the 'look' we were creating and provided our twin boys with fantastic desk and wardrobe spaces in their bedrooms. Half way through the process we also decided on updating our study work space. Tonia and her team were quick to provide us with exactly what we needed. The most amazing thing is that during this whole process due to my work commitments I only ever spoke to Tonia on the phone. Great to have someone that sees your vision. Looking forward to the next project we can work with her on.
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you Rebecca for your review! It was a pleasure working on your job and seeing it all come together. I'm glad we were able to help :) Hopefully, we get to meet each other on the next job!
JAMES & STEPHANIE
JAMES & STEPHANIE
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We had Tonia from An Interior Thing to our apartment to help with ideas for a full renovation. She had great ideas, designed a kitchen, bathrooms, living room, laundry and 3 bedrooms She measured and advised us on products to suit our budget, helped us with colours, organised quotes and suggested builders. Saved us lots of time. We now have a beautiful 3 bedroom apartment over in the lower north shore.
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you James and Stephanie for your lovely review. It was a pleasure transforming your tired unit into a modern, fresh and contemporary style that will last for years to come. I hope you enjoy your new home!
Lydia Truong
Lydia Truong
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Is a pleasure working with Tonia, she is extremely knowledgeable, approachable and very professional. I found her rates very reasonable and I will definitely be using her for all my interior designs in the future. Highly recommended!!
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
It's been such a pleasure working with you Lydia. Thank you for the kind words and recommendation.
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gretellee
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia and her team were amazing. Nothing too big or small to accomplish. Great design ideas and smooth coordination of great trades. Job was completed effortlessly and seamlessly . A great feat seeing it was the lead up to Christmas, in a COVID year with potential supply issues... and the rooms to be completed were the hub of the house - Laundry and Kitchen. Thank you again Tonia!!
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thanks Gretel for your review! It was a pleasure working on your job and seeing it all come together, especially during COVID and Christmas. I'm glad we were able to help :)
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HU-900936766
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia was an absolute pleasure to work with. She created a beautiful space for my family and we have received so many lovely compliments.
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for the lovely review! It's been a pleasure working with you and transforming your house into a home.
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irinaandrejev
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia you did a fantastic job and we are so happy with the final result of our living room. It is the perfect space for us to relax and unwind after a busy day! You were collaborative, listened to what we wanted from the start and gave us lots of options to choose from & consider. Thank you!!
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for the lovely review, Irina. It was a pleasure working with you and bringing your home to life.
Aleksandra Londos
Aleksandra Londos
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tonia from An Interior Thing was a delight to work with. Tonia was always quick to respond and provide helpful suggestions, and made real efforts to be easy to work with. Our home has been transformed and is both practical and beautiful. We are very happy with the outcome. Highly recommend Tonia for any job as her passion shines through!
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
Thank you for the lovely review and recommendation Aleks. It was a pleasure working with you and seeing your rooms come to life.
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HU-216217536
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the consultation work with An Interior Thing! We found Tonia to be personable, insightful, creative, honest and above all extremely helpful. I would HIGHLY recommend Tonia and happy to provide a personal recommendation. We will definitely use An Interior Thing again.
An Interior Thing
Comment from An Interior Thing:
It makes us so happy to hear that you are loving your newly decorated home and we hope your family enjoy it for years to come.
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Business Details

Business Name

An Interior Thing

Phone Number

(02) 8074 1504

Website

aninteriorthing.com.au/

Address

Hunters Hill, New South Wales 2110
Australia

Typical Job Cost

$5,000 - $500,000

Pricing is dependent on the scope, scale and materials of each project.

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Credentials

5 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2025
Best of Houzz 2024
Best of Houzz 2023
Best of Houzz 2022
Best of Houzz 2021
3 Houzz Badges
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Commented: Love this kitchen designHi Marie, Thank you for your enquiry. The Grey Island bench (where the sink is) is 2760 (L) x 1000 (W) x 940 (H) The White Caesarstone bench is 2040 (L) x 1000 (W) x 1020 (H) There are 8 overhead cupb...
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