Finishing Touches
Transform Your Space with Expert Finishing Touches.
Renters
We know what it’s like renting and wanting a happy space to come home to but you can’t put holes in the walls and you don’t want to spend tonnes of money only to find it doesn’t fit in the next house.
First Home Buyers
Let us help you coordinate the finishing touches to make your first pad feel a little more homely.
Downsizers
Rather than engaging our studio for a full fit-out of top to toe furniture, let us come in and assess what can stay, what might need to go and what we can suggest to help finish off each room a bit better.
Once you're a Client
the Finishing Touches process
CONSULTATION
mood board
From there, you can choose and order as many or as few items as you’d like to complete your rooms!
Delivery and installation
Meet the Team.
Chantell Dorn
Styling Manager
Chantell is the glue that holds all of our styling projects together! Chantell’s role is to collaborate with Emma to develop and implement design concepts, coordinate project logistics, manage documentation and budgeting, and ensure smooth execution and problem-solving throughout the design process for you.
Chantell works on:
- Project Coordination
- Sourcing furniture, decor & art
- Project Documentation
- Managing all project installations
Kathryn Trentini
Senior Interior Designer
Kat Trentini is a no-fuss, practical designer who excels at pushing design boundaries while staying within budget. With nearly two decades of experience in styling and designing for a variety of Australian households and brands, Kat brings a wealth of expertise and creativity to every project, grounded in her deep understanding of the local design landscape.
Kat has works on:
- Detailed Residential Homes
- Boutique Commercial Designs
- Hospitality Fit Outs
- Lighting Plans
- Complex Floor Plans
Holly McKenzie
Operations Coordinator
Holly’s role is to ensure the smooth and efficient execution of interior design projects by managing timelines, resources, client communications, and operational logistics within the studio.
Holly works on:
- Vendor Relations
- Financial Coordination
- Operations Management
- Team Support
Eliza Benecke
Design Coordinator
Eliza’s role is to ensure each client’s experience is the best it can be! She focuses on bringing our designs to life for both design & decorating clients and ensures the product ordering process is a smooth process for our clients.
Eliza works on:
- Supports the design team, including research, sourcing materials, and preparing presentations
- Managing the design team’s calendars
- Product Procurement & Ordering
- Managing Deliveries and Inventory
- Smooth installations
- Managing art hanging & small trades
- Setting up houses on install day
Let's get your home finished!
Got Questions?
How do you determine which design style suits my existing home decor?
We send you some homework to complete ahead of our first consultation with you that helps give us a better idea of your taste and preferences. We then discuss this in detail with you at the first consult so you have the opportunity to explain your design preferences or show us more examples of what you like.
Communicating your design style (or lack of if you haven’t settled on one yet) can be difficult so we always suggest you show us images of what you do or don’t like so we can understand your style. For us, a picture paints 1,000 words so is always the easiest way to share your design ideas with us.
Can you blend different design styles to match my personal taste?
Of course! We started offering this service because we had many clients wanting to work with us who already had existing pieces that were special to them or brand new and didn’t need replacing. So we’re well versed in working with existing items and selecting pieces that will help finish off rooms nicely.
Just let us know in your first consult which pieces are really special to you and we’ll photograph them so we can be sure to incorporate them in the designs.
How do you choose art pieces that complement the existing room design and suit my style?
Art is the hardest item to choose for a room as it’s such a personal choice. We ask you a lot of questions at the first consult about your art preferences and ask that you show us some styles you like so we’re fully across what you do and don’t like to have hung on your walls.
Can you incorporate personal items or heirlooms into the decor?
Yes! We know how important it is to use pieces in the home that have sentimental value or are important to the occupants of the home so we are happy to work with anything you feel helps tell a story and needs to find a special place in the house.
What is the typical budget range for finishing touches in a room?
We have a customised Budget Spreadsheet we share with you at the start of the project that outlines Good, Better & Best price points for furniture and decor so you can work through this with us before we start picking out items.
How do you prioritise spending when it comes to art, cushions, and lighting?
We believe in investing in your big ticket items and saving on other areas like decorative pieces think – cushions or side tables and table lamps. We’ll discuss your priorities with you at your first consult so we’re sourcing pieces accordingly.
How long does it typically take to source and install the finishing touches?
Because we’re not doing an entire home it’ll be a faster process. We typically turn designs around within 2-3 weeks and then depending on stock availability can have pieces delivered within a week or two from there. If you have a special event coming up or a specific deadline you need us to work to, please let us know when you meet with us so we can try to meet your timeframes.
Do you have preferred suppliers or retailers for high-quality decor items?
Yes we’ve worked hard to secure excellent working relationships with the best wholesale furniture suppliers the country has to offer. Many of these suppliers supply direct to your favourite retail stores so there’s no need to go shopping at retail stores as you’ll receive our trade discount when working with us.
Can items be customised to fit specific dimensions or colour schemes?
Yes, we have a number of custom upholsterers and carpenters to make specialised pieces of furniture, cushions and curtains/window coverings to specific dimensions or colour palettes.
Can I purchase items in stages rather than all at once?
Of course! There’s no specific deadline you need to order items by, it’s completely up to you when and how you execute the designs. Obviously stock levels will change so we advise doing your finishing touches in one hit but if you can’t or don’t want to do it in one go we can offer re-selections for any out of stock items.