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Ep. 008 - Lauren Li
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Lauren Li is the founder and principal designer of Sisällä, a Melbourne-based interior design studio known for creating refined, emotionally resonant spaces that reflect each client’s personality and lifestyle. Drawing on her Finnish heritage—Sisällä means “inside” in Finnish—Lauren blends thoughtful design with a collaborative approach, working closely with architects and craftspeople to deliver homes that feel both elegant and deeply personal. Her work spans full renovations, new builds, and tailored consultations, and she also mentors fellow designers through The Design Society. With published books and a growing presence in design media, Lauren continues to shape interiors that are as soulful as they are stylish.
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Ep. 014 - Georgia Ezra
44:40|Georgia Ezra is an accomplished award-winning Interior architect & directer of Melbourne based interior design practice Studio Ezra, and CEO of artisan tile purveyors Tiles Of Ezra. Georgia is a treasure hunter & market-maven at heart, Gathering inspiration and resources from a range of exotic cultures, Georgia has 18 years of experience under her belt. Passionate about pushing the boundaries of modern design and creating spaces that enlighten and inspire everyday.
Ep. 013 - Rachel Donath
40:41|Rachel Donath is a globally celebrated Australian furniture designer and collector, known for her carefully curated inventory and eponymous furniture collections.Established in 2020, her inventory, a mixture of timeless antique and contemporary design pieces, has quickly become highly sought after by the industry’s most respected and successful professionals.
Ep. 012 - Marnie Goding
42:54|A pioneer of independent, Australian design, ELK was established in 2004 by Marnie Goding and Adam Koniaras in Melbourne, Australia. Leading with a philosophy of conscious fashion, the business was founded on a belief in creativity, innovation and authentic design, contemporary fashion and independent, ethically made products. These values have created a brand of enduring value.
Ep. 011 - Charis James
40:58|AKI Design, guided by Principle Director Charis James and boasting a rich legacy spanning two decades, is a dynamic multi-disciplinary design studio celebrated for its luxury-infused, timeless and functional design philosophy. Their bespoke approach is tailored to the distinctive character of each project, drawing inspiration from diverse sources such as travel, art and architecture.
Ep. 010 - Romy Dankner
35:15|With a measured approach and a dedication to excellence, Romy Dankner founded Homeroom Studio in pursuit of elevating experiences and enhancing lifestyles. Romy cultivated a team of experienced and determined professionals, each playing a pivotal role in the studio’s continued success. Drawing on our collective proficiency in residential, hospitality, and commercial design, our dynamic studio possesses a vast wealth of knowledge to address the diverse needs of our clients.
Ep. 009 - Elise Pioch Balzac
44:35|Maison Balzac was created in Australia in 2012 by French-born Elise Pioch Balzac to express her endless imagination.Elise started her career at Hermès in Paris under Martin Margiela's artistic direction, then as a fashion buyer in Australia for multi-brand boutiques Belinda and The Corner Shop. After travelling the world and being exposed to beauty and creativity for 10 years, she had a desire to apply her fashion eye to homewares. She calls it "jewellery for the table", and it truly is like dressing up a mini theatre for the everyday.
Ep. 007 - Sally Knibbs
43:54|Sally Caroline is an Australian interior design practice with an emotive approach to space. Since establishing her eponymous studio in 2014, Founder and Director, Sally Knibbs, has developed a luxurious portfolio of private residences, each emphatic of the client’s personal style, life narrative and daily rituals. In 2024, Sally introduced her first furniture collection, drawing inspiration from Sally Caroline’s elegant interiors and design ethos that honour personal narratives and skilfully frame the enduring rituals of living.
Ep. 006 - Alicia McKimm
32:57|Alicia ensures uniqueness infuses all projects, design excellence paramount aligned with close collaboration with all involved. Functional ingenuity with pragmatic, sensible resolutions are a constant focus, a belief design should work and always be beautiful.