Her Design, Her Story

After completing a Psychology degree in 2003 and working in the field for several years, Rachel decided to turn her passion for interiors and renovating into a career. Completing a Degree in Interior Design at RMIT in 2010, Rachel has had a colourful career in soft furnishings, interiors and kitchens. After joining Freedom Kitchens in 2011, Rachel soon become one of the most coveted designers Australia wide and in 2018 was selected to design for contestants on the hit reality TV show “The Block”.Rachel believes the kitchen is the heart of the home, and so often her designs will start here and extend into the rest of the home.Combining a background in Psychology with her knowledge, passion and expertise in design, along with her natural instinct to feel the optimal design of a space gives Rachel a truly unique edge when working together with her clients to understand their needs and implement fresh design ideas to every project, from conception to completion.Rachel’s design philosophy is based on staying true to who you are, not following trends and always injecting the client’s personality into their homes.Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au

Kelly McCloskey is an accredited Feng Shui Master with over a decade of experience helping clients transform their spaces and lives. Combining a sharp design sensibility with a deep understanding of Feng Shui principles, Kelly guides her clients to create environments that foster love, career growth, financial abundance and wellbeing.Kelly has studied under esteemed Grand Masters, Senior Masters and Masters of Feng Shui. She is a Disciple of San Yuen Yuen Gua Feng Shui, a method that can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. This formula has only been taught and passed down to a small number of individuals in Australia, one of whom is Kelly. A Corporate member of The International Feng Shui Association (Australian Chapter), Kelly continually hones her craft through study with global Masters and participation in international conferences.Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au

Claudia is a highly regarded interior expert with over a decade of experience designing spaces that blend art, personality and function. Helping people design their personal version of a rich life, embracing and enhancing the quality of the mundane by making it beautiful, creating pockets of joy so everyday feels special and curated.Specialising in the curation and procurement of furniture, art and unique pieces, her style is playful, colourful and art centric with a cutting edge. Often drawing style inspiration from local materials and designers that create art within the home and keeping a focus on making sculptural moments with furniture.Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au

Based in Melbourne, Melanie Beynon’s award-winning namesake studio benefits from the director’s 20 plus years of experience in interior design and more than 15 years as an architect. During her extensive career Melanie has built up a wealth of connections and experience, producing an impressive catalogue of high-profile, high-end retail, residential and hospitality projects overseas and in Australia. These include hospitality designs for celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay and Marco Pierre White, the Prince of Wales Hotel and award-winning wine store, Circa and bar, AERIAL, Amaru and the ground-breaking wellness project, Willow Urban Retreat.Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au

Adèle is recognised as one of Australia's design leaders, having founded Foolscap in 2009. Adèle has led award-winning hospitality, retail, workplace, and precinct projects for local and international clients including LVMH Chandon, Noma, ANZ, and 1Rebel.Utilising her extensive experience and Masters in Sustainable Development, Adèle is an expert in finding future-focused opportunities to add to projects’ value. Throughout all of Foolscap’s projects, Adele’s research-led approach produces highly conceptual, experiential, and regenerative outcomes.Adele is a Lifetime Honorary Fellow of the Design Institute of Australia, co-led the DIA Medium Practice Group, is a member of the DIA Interior Design Registration Working Group VIC, and serves on advisory boards for the Asia Designer Communication Platform and Curtin University Built Environment Faculty.Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au

Jenny Jones is an Internationally Award Winning Rug Designer. Her luxurious handmade designs are exclusive to Jenny Jones Rugs and are regarded as “Art On The Floor”. All rugs are crafted by hand using the highest quality hand-spun wool and pure silk. As a dyslexic designer, Jenny has always been more of a visual storyteller. Growing up in the 60s, dyslexia wasn’t a recognised term, and there was little understanding or support for people who had it. Jenny learned through observation and imitation. She discovered her passion for rug making in 1995 while living in Turkey with her young family. Since then, Jenny has built her business on creating personal connections with clients to find the perfect rug for each project. Her contemporary works and modern-day classics reimagined traditional designs, bringing them into the 21st century with sophisticated colours. Nearly 30 years into her career, with collections in the US and Asia and numerous international awards, Jenny is recognised globally as one of the top contemporary rug designers, continuously pushing boundaries with stunning, bespoke designs.Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au

Ruby Shields is the Director of Shields Studios. Ruby’s decade-long partnership with her carpenter husband has honed her ability to create custom masterpieces that balance form with function. Her foundation in advertising as an Art Director sharpens her precision and enriches her creative process, ensuring every project resonates with purpose and sophistication. Working alongside some of Melbourne’s most esteemed architects, Ruby brings a holistic understanding of design, delivering spaces that not only reflect her clients' dreams but elevate them.Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au

Miffy Coady is the Managing Director of est living, which is is a global design resource showcasing the best in architecture, interiors and products. We profile both leading and emerging architects and designers across the world while spotlighting those residing in Australia.est scours the globe to unveil authentic design products available now – or forecasted for the future. est engages with a discerning global design audience across different digital platforms. est is a design authority, curating distinct and meaningful content to inspire exceptional living.Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au