INTERIOR DESIGN
PROJECTS
Residential interior design and decorating projects
DESIGN OBJECTIVE
To turn a dark and black dominated interior, into a light and bright space, with a glamorous and sophisicated coastal vibe.
SOLUTION
As with all projects, I started with a mood board, showcasing a new colour palette of white, pale timbers and gold accents. The new interior was achieved by replacing the original black curtains with light sheers. We started with the addition of a white grand piano as focal point in the home’s entrance, accompanied by new art. The dark timber floors were given a lift with a beautiful new area rug in the living room, and the dining room was transformed with a new timber dining table with gold legs, and upholstered dining chairs.
PROJECT FACTS
Project Type: Residential Interior Design & Decoration
Location: Merewether Beach, NSW 2291
Design Style: Sophisticated Coastal / Glamorous Modern
Key Materials: Pale timbers, gold accents, upholstered furniture, white grand piano focal point.
Technical Features: Colour palette transformation (white-base), light-filtering sheer window treatments, spatial focal-point positioning.
Designer: Julie Evans Design
Project: Residential
DESIGN OBJECTIVE
To create a unique and memorable interior for an inner-city BnB that would generate repeat bookings and set a new standard for short-term holiday accommodation in Newcastle.
SOLUTION
By combining classic and luxurious pieces, with eclectic and quirky accessories, I created a space that became one of the most in demand BnB’s in The Hunter. Attention to detail was key to the success of this project, creating luxurious and inviting spaces and leaving no stone unturned with regards to anticipating guests’ needs.
PROJECT FACTS
Project Type: Short-Term Holiday Accommodation Design (BnB)
Location: Cooks Hill, Newcastle NSW 2300
Design Style: Eclectic Luxury / Boutique Inner-City
Key Materials: Classic velvet furniture, luxurious textiles, curated eclectic accessories.
Technical Features: Strategic interior branding for high-yield rental market, detailed guest-experience spatial planning.
Designer: Julie Evans Design
Project: Residential
DESIGN OBJECTIVE
To update a tired and dark interior, where natural light is limited and the budget was tight.
SOLUTION
Working closely with Josh from Painting by Josh, we created a grey specifically for this project for all interior walls. A cool tone was needed to reflect light and add a sense of space. New hybrid flooring was laid in a wide plank which made the interior much brighter without the need for removing walls or adding windows. Finally, the styling touches brought the new interior together for this beautiful family home.
PROJECT FACTS
Project Type: Residential Renovation & Colour Consulting
Location: Hamilton South, Newcastle NSW 2303
Design Style: Modern Family / Light-Reflective Minimalist
Key Materials: Custom-mixed light-reflective grey paint, wide-plank hybrid flooring.
Technical Features: High-LRV (Light Reflectance Value) colour schemes, durable flooring for high-traffic zones.
Designer: Julie Evans Design
Project: Residential
DESIGN OBJECTIVE
The owner of this luxury Janet Street residence approached me to lift the interior to its full potential to show it in its best light when it hit the market.
SOLUTION
With multiple living spaces, each room needed to be defined with a purpose and updates were needed to create a cohesive and harmonious interior. We started with colours for feature walls, new carpet, curtains and pendant lighting. After drawing up the floorplan in my 3D software which facilitates spatial planning, I was able to source new furniture to effectively fill the space and give each room a distinctive purpose and feel. I also specified new outdoor furniture which made for show-stopping images for the real estate listing. The property sold very quickly for my happy vendor.
PROJECT FACTS
Project Type: Real Estate Styling & Spatial Planning
Location: Merewether, Newcastle NSW 2291
Design Style: Cohesive Luxury / Modern Harmonious
Key Materials: Custom pendant lighting, premium wool carpets, contemporary outdoor furniture.
Technical Features: 3D spatial planning and floorplan optimisation, defined zoning for multi-living spaces.
Designer: Julie Evans Design
Project: Residential
DESIGN OBJECTIVE
This home owner asked me to help her in creating a harmonious, unified interior, maximising natural light and allowing for flexibility in the selection of furniture to facilitate multiple uses of the space. It was also important to my client to source furniture with sustainability in mind and that fit into the Vegan ethos.
SOLUTION
I designed bespoke, custom wall hung joinery and additional kitchen shelving to provide more storage, without taking up valuable floor space. We replaced her Venetian blinds with Sheer roller blinds to allow for privacy, whilst still allowing natural light to flow through, with soft Roman Blinds for blockout during the evenings. The sofa was custom made with all synthetic fibres and is the plush, centrepiece of the space. A colourful rug not only brings joy to the space, but also creates a living zone in the open plan space. New lighting throughout was the finishing touch that unified the space.
PROJECT FACTS
Project Type: Sustainable Residential Interior Design
Location: Newcastle East, NSW 2300
Design Style: Harmonious Urban / Vegan-Friendly Interior
Key Materials: Synthetic-fibre custom sofa, custom wall-hung joinery, sheer and blockout Roman blinds.
Technical Features: Vegan-ethos material sourcing, small-space storage optimisation, natural light management.
Designer: Julie Evans Design
Project: Residential
DESIGN OBJECTIVE
My Sydney based clients purchased this house as a luxury holiday rental and possible future home. With a flooded holiday rental market within the Vintage, the brief was to create an interior that stood on its own. My role was to furnish the entire home, including furniture, decor, art and accessories. The theme I created was Playful Luxury.
SOLUTION
I was given free reign in terms of introducing colour and playfulness to the interior, yet I still needed to exercise restraint in order to achieve a cohesive aesthetic.
Months of planning when into achieving the finished result with furniture, art and accessories sourced from my trusted suppliers. I used wallpaper extensively, including a bold mural in the golf simulation room that doubles as a theatre room/party space.
Large scale, bold art selections were also made, including a series of David Bromley prints - chosen for their perfect colour palettes; and an original piece by artist, Martin Breeze.
PROJECT FACTS
Project Type: Luxury Holiday Rental Furnishing
Location: Pokolbin, Hunter Valley NSW 2320
Design Style: Playful Luxury / Curated Maximalist
Key Materials: Bold wallpaper murals, David Bromley art prints, colourful bespoke decor.
Technical Features: Large-scale art curation, themed room design (theatre/golf simulation), multi-use holiday home planning.
Designer: Julie Evans Design
Project: Residential
DESIGN OBJECTIVE
Having outgrown the family home, the brief was to extend by going up a level, taking in the views from this sought after elevated block in Warners Bay. My brief was to provide a design concept for the 2nd level addition; custom design bespoke joinery; design two bathrooms and a powder room (link here for Whyte Street, Warners Bay Bathroom Project); supply FF&E schedule, specify paint colours; select window furnishings; and to specify all lighting fixtures.
SOLUTION
The high ceilings in the upstairs addition presented an opportunity to work with the scale and design an impactful space. A full wall of custom joinery in the living room finished in Polytec Florentine Walnut and Canterbury Grey melamine is the focal point (once you peel your eyes away from the view!).
Placing the TV against the Canterbury Grey allows it to sit inconspicuously on the wall, and the Florentine Walnut with carefully placed shadow lines add texture and visual interest. Running the full width of the wall is a ledge of Portoro leathered marble with deep, earthy tones that complement the palette of the room. An electric fireplace was the finishing piece to this eye catching wall. The full height sheer curtains with tracks hidden behind bulkheads reduce glare and create a calming, welcoming aesthetic.
The master suite is designed to be a sanctuary for two busy parents of young children. I continued the Florentine Walnut along the wall behind the bed and designed a wall-to-wall upholstered bedhead with uplighting. We raised the ceiling slightly to allow for a curved bulkhead in the corner of the room to sit above a curved sofa. The walls are all painted in Dulux Feather Soft, a very calming alternative to white, and has resulted in an entire space that feels connected and harmonious.
PROJECT FACTS
Project Type: Residential Interior Design & Spatial Optimisation
Location: Warners Bay, Lake Macquarie NSW 2282
Design Style: Modern Coastal / Lakeside Minimalist
Key Materials: Natural timber accents, textured stone surfaces, and light-reflective paint finishes (High LRV).
Technical Features: Custom floor plan reconfiguration to maximise lakeside natural light, integrated storage solutions, and 'Conscious Longevity' material selection.
Designer: Julie Evans Design
Project: Residential
DESIGN OBJECTIVE
My clients took possession of this property in July 2023 and wanted to complete their renovation and be in the home by Christmas of that year. In that time, we gutted the entire interior, revised the floor plan, replaced the kitchen, 3 bathrooms and laundry; replaced all flooring and lighting; installed custom joinery; and painted throughout.
SOLUTION
Presenting a cohesive and well thought out design concept from the beginning, allowed my clients to move quickly and make decisions with the confidence of knowing they weren’t making any mistakes.
Regular site meetings where I would present my concepts and designs in 3D, and show samples of different finishes all contributed to a smoothly run project. Looking at samples in showrooms is always great, however, seeing them onsite is essential as conditions such as lighting and surrounds can make a huge difference.
The team at Vista Kitchens installed all custom joinery and Reece Plumbing came through with our PC selections. The end result? My client came in on budget and moved in with time to install their Christmas tree.
PROJECT FACTS
Project Type: Full-Scale Residential Interior Renovation
Location: Salamander Bay, Port Stephens NSW 2317
Design Style: Modern Coastal / Full Home Transformation
Key Materials: Sintered stone surfaces, bespoke kitchen and bathroom joinery, premium flooring.
Technical Features: 3D design concept modelling, NCC 2022 compliant kitchen and three-bathroom renovation, project management.
Designer: Julie Evans Design
Project: Residential
