Simpatico Interior Design

I reached out to Selena for design assistance for 3 houses I was building consecutively in Geelong recently. As a builder, I wanted to maximise my return quickly, so I needed concepts that were going to be universally appealing and easy to sell. Selena was able to recommend finishes, materials and colours that combined to achieve the best possible outcome. Hers was a very considered approach, understanding the demographic of potential buyers, respecting the budget, giving attention to detail, all in combination with her industry expertise and understanding of the building/selling process. She didn’t give me generic ideas and I liked that she changed my mind in a few instances – her suggestions were excellent! She did this all remotely - sending me samples and schedules along the way. I gave her the plans, we had a Zoom meeting and she did the rest. It really was no different to in person meetings. Actually, it saved us both time and was a very streamlined, efficient process. I found Selena very easy to get along with and she took the guesswork out of my equation so that I could focus on the construction side of the projects. Engaging Selena’s services was definitely value for money and I can happily recommend her to anyone needing design advice

I recently posted about my experience with Selina from Simpatico Interior Design in relation to our holiday house. She did a fabulous job with our interior from helping me pick tiles to furnishings and everything in between. The entire process was completed remotely because of the Covid-19 lockdowns in Victoria and I couldn't be happier with the result. She was able to perfectly fit all the furniture and art work to the millimeter from simply looking at the plan which amazed me. I am currently in early discussions with Selina in relation to our next project which is the renovation of our house and I wouldn't hesitate in completing this remotely as well.

I was after some advice about freshening up our home, without it involving major works or huge expense. Selena was amazing! She has a great eye for identifying biggest impact, moderate cost changes which incorporate existing statement pieces whilst adding a more contemporary feel to our home. She has a great eye for style, colour and furniture size and placement and is a wonderful resource for identifying and supporting local businesses. Always very professional, Selena is also extremely warm and respectful of her client’s ideas and preference. I am looking forward to her assistance with future projects in our home.

I found Selena from Simpatico Interior Design on the houzz website and chose her services based on those positive recommendations. Selena assisted me with the initial stages of our new coastal build from colour selection to product selection and configuration of the house. She made what was a very stressful time fun and exciting. She is very approachable, friendly, responsive and professional. Her industry knowledge is second to none. I will definitely be using Selena again when it’s time to furnish the house. Highly recommended.

I am a kitchen and bathroom designer from Melbourne and recently recommended a client to use Selena from Simatico to help them with their beach house. My client was extremely happy with the service and suggestions that Selena offered them. I would recommend Selena to anyone who needs plans, 3D renders or design concepts. She was particularly good with furniture selection!

I needed to freshen up my house and had some specific ideas about what I wanted to achieve but really needed help with the specifics and tying them all together before I pulled all of my hair out in frustration and made expensive mistakes. So I called Selena from Simpatico. I had employed her services several years ago for a consultation and didn't even bother considering anyone else this time around. Selena is great at listening to your thoughts and ideas and putting them all together in a way that flows nicely with the house and is simple and elegant. The design we came up with was exactly what I wanted and was confident I wouldnt be making any expensive mistakes. (It's also fun to see how she politely suggests an alternative to an idea you might have rather than tell you it sucks. Lol.) If you are looking for someone who is 'on trend' go somewhere else. If you want someone who is ahead of the game, I suggest you give Selena a call.

I am a carpenter/joiner, specialising in bathroom/ laundry/deck renovations and have been dealing with Selena @ Simpatico for approx 2 years. I have found her work to be extremely detailed and accurate. In her consultation with clients she is extremely thorough, and every detail is carefully thought out. This makes my job a lot easier and eliminates room for error which can be costly to clients when mistakes are made. Selena provides well detailed plans which are easy to read and make quoting for sub-trades clear and straightforward. I highly recommend Selena for any renovation work!

I hired Selena from Simpatico Interior Design to help me confirm my colour scheme for an extension. Selena was very engaging. She listened and understood what I was trying to achieve with the new space. I walked away feeling VERY confident with the colours that we picked and the co-ordination of the overall look. Her follow up was great and I wouldn't hestiate to contact her again for the next project.

In the infancy and for the duration of this project, everything requested and required was delivered promptly, easily and professionally. Selena was personable and agreeable throughout whilst being constructive, proactive, creative and challenging where required. At the end of the project, it was natural to advise Selena of the completed results as she was an invested part of our team.

We had an excellent working professional relationship with Salena over a 5 month period. The works undertaken on our 20 year old home included a main entrance, 2 bathrooms, powder room and a family laundry. Plus extra advice and support for our kitchen. Selena advised us, drew up plans to scale and remained accountable whilst managing the project in a timely, dignified, thoughtful and enabling manner. Our builder complimented Salena on her vision, accurate measurements plus advice and support in regards to fittings, colour selection of tiles, walls and floor tiles. The plans made quoting so much easier for the trades who often referred to the plans done by Selena. Because of the vast selection of choice out there one can become confused and almost paralysed. To simplify complex choices was not an easy for myself and my husband; we lacked personal experience in such matters, not to mention confusion receiving advice from other interested family members and well meaning friends. We did want the best result - not only for us to be comfortable but also for later resale value. In the end expert advice from Selena actually saved us money on high end products and the whole experience was made more predictable. Thanks Selena.

I employed Selena to help me come up with a design for renovating and modernising a 'Federation style' entry way to a brick house and integrating it into a larger landscape plan. She was very prompt, came up with detailed drawings for the builder, sourced an excellent, meticulous builder and worked with the landscaping company to help marry the two projects. Her advice on the new deck, the colour scheme and the door style were all excellent and I am delighted with the result.

Selena thanks for helping me with my parents bathroom remodel project. I am a real estate developer in USA and wanted to get a complete set of drawings for my parents bathroom remodel, as I would not be in Australia to help with the construction. Being in the industry I know the importance of having a good set of plans. This was the best investment we made in the project; it saved us a lot more than the cost of the plans and ensured a smooth project. The builder had a full set of plans to hand to all the subcontractors who worked on the project and everyone knew exactly what they were bidding on. The plans really helped with pricing and scheduling as everyone knew the program. Selena also met my parents at the bathroom store and helped them with all the picks that were outlined in absolute detail on the plans. The contractor was impressed with the level of detail on Selena's plans and indicated that they really helped him. He commented that he rarely had a good set of plans to work off. Project completed on time and on budget and looks amazing. Great job Selena - this would not have been possible without your professional help. We were very fortunate to have found you. Peter Knoxville, TN, USA