1,573 Collingwood, Victoria Interior Designers and Decorators

“We first met Jo-Anne in 2001 as a recommendation from the director at the company I worked for. With my new house plans complete and a kitchen designed by a builder/draftsman (it was horrendous). My first conversation with her was about budget. I didn't have his budget, heck, I had next to nothing to work with and she agreed to work with what we had to spend and the space provided in the plans. Jo-Anne managed to increase our overall bench space for prep, our storage and the overall workability of our kitchen. We loved the narrow cupboard next to the fridge to store the mugs/cups/wine glasses - it made the flow so much easier. An additional glass door cabinet was included external of the kitchen which made perfect sense for my inherited crystal & china. It was more than we could imagine and her chosen colour palette in 2001, still looks current and modern today. Move forward to 2008, we downsized after children to a smaller modest house and on a budget, we were going to renovate the kitchen. A call to Jo-Anne and she changed the U shaped design to an L shape with an island bench with storage on 3 sides and additional banquette seating which our family love!!! The kitchen is a dream to entertain in and feed a young family. Such smart advice on layout, appliances and palette again. Now its 2013, we are building again - a townhouse closer to the city. First port of call after the "new" builder designed our plans was Jo-Anne. She has done the unbelievable again. As an added bonus, she has redesigned my laundry as it sits behind the kitchen - storage queen and appliance brains trust are what comes to mind when I think of Jo-Anne. We hope to start the build in the new year, I can't wait to see her plans come to life. What I love about this new design is that we have a narrow townhouse 6.5 metres wide and Jo-Anne has managed to construct a hidden wall of storage in the kitchen including study, an enormous pantry suitable for my war cupboard supply of canned & staple goods... just in case... an appliance cupboard that will hide my husbands coffee/breakfast mess and smart storage throughout the kitchen & laundry - all of this is hidden and our townhouse still looks large and open - I just close the doors and don't have to look at the mess created minutes before. Love it. I would say that I am an easy client, I think she reads people well from your conversations, but I would probably say that I have a high list of what I want, but I don't have a budget to pay for what I want. Jo-Anne has smart ideas that save your budget, but don't cheapen the end product. Spend wisely on what works. All that and she is also a great cook - oh your muffins were amazing - I have never been offered freshly baked muffins by my builder when I go in for a planning discussion... I just wish Jo-Anne designed entire houses... well I have never asked - she may? Thank you for everything to do with my kitchens. Wendy”

“Easy to deal with, efficient and was able to give different options when asked. Dealt with the cabinet makers on my behalf and solved issues as they arose”

“We have been using Lewisham Interiors since 2010 and would not go anywhere else. Larissa has a warm, friendly nature and her professionalism and attention to detail are second to none. She always listens attentively to our requirements and gently guides and offers expert and relevant advice to help us achieve our end goals. If we can't find exactly the right item, then she will design it for us, with the result far better than we had ever imagined. Any project we have undertaken with Lewisham Interiors has always, without fail, been on time and on budget. Thanks to Larissa, we have been able to bring our incoherent visions to reality!”

“My bathroom wish sounded simple enough: I wanted beautiful space, with a big deep bath in which I could relax with a glass of champagne; I wanted the bath separate from the shower; and the laundry had to be fit into the small, irregularly shaped space. From the outset I had the sense that Jasmine was genuinely concerned to ensure that my experience of the project be as hassle free as possible, and that the end product would meet my expectations. Jasmine demonstrated a genuine enthusiasm for the project; she wanted to create a bathroom for me and my home, and not simply roll out another version an existing model. Jasmine actually listened to what I wanted. She found a bath which met my specifications and which fit into the space, and then designed a lovely space around it making the most of the room's irregular shape. By presenting the plans with tile, cabinetry and bench top samples, Jasmine helped me to see what the room could become. She also recommended a cabinet maker and a builder who would bring the plans to life. Jasmine's commitment to making sure I got what I wanted was illustrated by what she did with the tiles. When I said that the first tiles were not quite right, Jasmine found an alternative with which I was happy. I thought we were done but unknown to me, Jasmine kept looking for an option that more closely fit the initial idea. She found them, and I am delighted to say that they are a striking anchor in a beautiful room. I am not a person who would ever say that I enjoyed a renovation. But Jasmine and her team at Jasmine McClelland Design delivered on the promise to make the process as straight forward as possible. The planning meetings were used to get a clear understanding of my requirements and priorities, and to answer my many questions. With plans in place and decisions on fittings and fixtures made, I was able to get on with my own job and leave Jasmine and the team to theirs. I was kept up to date with regular progress reports (including pictures). The bathroom was delivered on time and on budget. The finished product is much more beautiful than I imagined. I am delighted to recommend Jasmine McClelland Design. Cat”

“Meredith has provided advice on multiple occasions and she is fantastic to work with. While she has amazing ideas on how to optimise a space with colour, furnishings and flair she doesn’t impose her views. Her collaborative approach has helped us achieve something that reflects our taste but couldn’t do by ourselves (and moreover enjoy the process)!!! She helped us with blinds, interior colours, light fittings and furniture. It’s exciting to see our house transform from a daggy 50s house to a home that feels light, happy, stylish and comfortable. We will definitely work with Meredith when we renovate the back of our house – can’t wait !”

“I first met and used Patrick Meneguzzi many years ago, for a renovation to our house in Elwood. We then engaged him for a second renovation to our house in East Malvern and were thrilled with the outcome of this transformation. Currently we are using Patrick's design services for our new build in Caulfield, which is a 3 level home complete with a basement theatre room and gymnasium. Patrick has designed and specified every detail of the interior and also assisted us in the exterior architecture, garden and swimming pool designs. Over the years, as my family has grown, so has my relationship with Patrick. He has taken the time to get to know me, my family and our requirements for practical, modern and stylish living. On a professional level, Patrick is a perfectionist! His work combines expertise in interior design, as well as having a great eye for architecture, space planning and every aspect of the interior decoration right down to the colour of the bathroom towels. On a personal level, Patrick is wonderful to work with. He listens and listens...and always meets the criteria without fail! I have enjoyed many hours of working with Patrick, including some great lunches and some good laughs too. Patrick makes the difficult job of choosing a million items fun and easy, by removing the stress. I wouldn't make a choice without his approval! Patrick is passionate about his work and I personally and highly recommend him for all projects. Roslyn Gunn”

“Sophie provided an excellent interior design service resulting in the furnishing of all the windows in our new home and a secondary rental property. Sophie's accuracy in finding the exact items briefed is too her credit and shows her experience. Sophie also provides outstanding follow up service and to this day still sends thru new ideas to furnish our home I would highly recommend Interior Decorating by Sophie.”

“We consulted Angela in mid-2014 to plan renovations to our tired and dated 1970's home in Seville. Angela prepared a comprehensive report outlining the scope of works and the relative costs involved. She conceived a design which modernised the house but still kept the character of the period. Angela then prepared a timeline and organised all the trades involved so that the flow of works ran smoothly with no downtime. Her team were all specialists whose workmanship were first class and they were very respectful and a pleasure to deal with. Angela project managed the whole four (4) month process which made for a totally stress free experience. It was obvious that she had the confidence and respect of her team and her organisational skills were amazing. Nothing was ever too much trouble. We are very proud of our home now it has been very much brought up to date with high end finishes and the design is outstanding. We could never have achieved this result without Angela's knowledge and experience. She delivered the project on time and within budget. Angela is a true professional and a fantastic person. She is wholeheartedly recommended. Gus & Marion Lindsay Seville 3139”

“Peter was amazing with ideas for our living room area, always available to source different pieces of furniture, carpet, lighting, & once the project was finished he has continued to help us with everything else we have needed in the house,ie, new tables, mirrors, "nic nacs " to complement the furniture. He is always willing to drop in & offer advise on placing items in the house, getting odd chairs fixed, etc. He has been extremely accommodating, a pleasure to deal with & we have no hesitation on calling him to help us in the future.”

“We hired Emme designs to decorate our penthouse and were very pleased with the results.Before proceeding , with her company,Emmy put our minds at ease by preparing a folio, showing us various materials, colour palette and fabric swatches to be used for our project. Emmy was very professional, communicated well, and was easy to talk to,understanding exactly what we liked…eg. we opted for a minimalist modern decor, for furniture ,T.V. cabinet, study nook etc.She had good contacts, and knew exactly where to source everything from, therefore saving us heaps. Emmy was very reliable and always kept her appointments on time. We highly recommend her for her knowledge and experience.”