Sydney Services & Moving Here Interior Designers

The 9 Best Interior Designers in Sydney (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 9 picks

The best interior designers in Sydney in 2026 include Arent&Pyke for colourful, art-filled homes, Greg Natale for bold pattern and glamour, YSG for sculptural, statement interiors, Decus Interiors and Thomas Hamel & Associates for refined high-end residences, and Tom Mark Henry for restaurants and houses. Coco Republic offers a more accessible design service.

How we chose

This is a shortlist of established Sydney interior design studios, not a ranking. Each one is currently operating, has its own website, a published body of work and a Sydney studio; we mixed the best-known names with studios that suit different styles and budgets, and described each from its own site and portfolio. Nobody paid to be included and there are no affiliate links.

Interior design is not a registered profession in NSW, so check portfolios and references and look for membership of the Design Institute of Australia. Any residential building work worth more than $5,000 (including GST) must be done by a builder with an NSW Fair Trading licence, and structural changes may need an architect or engineer and council approval. Get the scope and fees in writing.

Interior designers in Sydney range from full-service studios that plan layouts, joinery, lighting and finishes alongside your architect and builder, to decorators who focus on furniture, colour and styling. Decide which you need before you call, and bring photos of rooms you love — studio style varies far more than price.

1. Arent&Pyke — Surry Hills

Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke's studio, known for warm, colourful, art-filled homes.

Specialty Residential interior architecture and decorationBest for Homeowners wanting a personal, layered, colourful home

Arent&Pyke is the Surry Hills studio of Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke, one of Sydney's best-known residential interior practices. Its homes are known for confident colour, layered textures and a strong focus on art.

It suits clients who want a home that feels personal and lived-in rather than showroom-perfect, from a full renovation to a decorating project.

Good to know: Browse its journal and press pages to get a feel for its process before you enquire.

7 Nickson Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010

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2. Greg Natale Design — Surry Hills

Bold pattern, strong colour and glamour, from a studio that also makes its own furniture and textiles.

Specialty Architecture and interior design, residential and commercial, own product rangeBest for Clients who want a bold, glamorous interior

Greg Natale Design is an architecture and interior design studio in Surry Hills working on residential and commercial projects. Its signature is bold — strong pattern, rich colour and a luxurious, glamorous finish — and it sells its own furniture, accessories, bedding and textiles.

It suits clients who want a statement interior, and anyone who likes the look can start smaller with pieces from its own range.

Good to know: Not ready for a full project? Its product range brings the look into a single room.

62 Buckingham Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010

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3. YSG — Redfern

Yasmine Ghoniem's studio of sculptural, maximalist interiors and architecture.

Specialty Residential and hospitality interiors, architecture, curationBest for Clients who want a distinctive, statement-making space

YSG is the Redfern studio founded by Yasmine Ghoniem, combining interiors, architecture and curation. Its work is sculptural and expressive — strong forms, unexpected materials and bold colour — and has been widely published internationally, including in Dezeen.

It suits clients who want a home or venue that looks like nothing else. It also runs a shop of collectible pieces.

Good to know: Its Redfern studio is at Thurlow Street — book ahead rather than dropping in.

Studio 3, 17 Thurlow Street, Redfern NSW 2016

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4. Decus Interiors — Woollahra

An award-winning Woollahra studio for refined, high-end residences.

Specialty High-end residential interior design and decorationBest for Owners of substantial homes, apartments and holiday houses

Decus Interiors is an award-winning interior design and decoration studio on Queen Street in Woollahra. Its work centres on substantial private homes, with a polished, collected look that mixes custom joinery, art and furniture from local makers and galleries.

It suits clients furnishing a large new home or renovation who want a complete, considered result.

Good to know: Its newsletter features the artists and makers it sources from — a good way to understand its taste.

25 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW 2025

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5. Thomas Hamel & Associates — Surry Hills

A long-standing studio for classic, elegant interiors, with offices in Sydney and Melbourne.

Specialty High-end residential interior designBest for Owners of large homes wanting a timeless, classic interior

Thomas Hamel & Associates is an interior design studio with offices on Foveaux Street in Surry Hills and in Melbourne. It is known for refined, classic interiors for substantial homes, mixing antiques and custom pieces.

It suits clients who want an elegant, timeless interior rather than a trend-led one, especially in period homes.

Good to know: With offices in both cities, it can handle a Sydney home and a Melbourne one together.

98 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010

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6. Brendan Wong Design — Surry Hills

A Surry Hills studio designing polished, practical homes.

Specialty Residential interior design and decorationBest for Homeowners renovating or furnishing houses and apartments

Brendan Wong Design is a Surry Hills interior design studio working mainly on houses and apartments across Sydney, handling everything from finishes and joinery to furniture and styling.

It suits homeowners who want a polished but livable result, whether for a full renovation or a single floor.

Good to know: Ask whether it can work alongside your existing architect or builder if you already have one.

1 Kendall Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010

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7. Tom Mark Henry — Darlinghurst

The studio behind some of Sydney's best-looking restaurants and bars, and plenty of homes.

Specialty Hospitality and residential interiorsBest for Restaurant and bar owners, and homeowners

Tom Mark Henry is a Darlinghurst interior design studio with a big hospitality portfolio — Sydney venues such as The Gidley and Club Malua — alongside terraces and houses across Sydney.

It suits operators opening a restaurant or bar who want an atmospheric, brand-defining interior, and homeowners who like that moody, tactile look.

Good to know: Opening a venue? Its hospitality portfolio is the best reference for what it can do.

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8. Tamsin Johnson — Paddington

A Paddington designer and dealer known for relaxed, collected interiors.

Specialty Residential interiors, antiques and collectible furnitureBest for Homeowners who love vintage and antique pieces

Tamsin Johnson runs an interior design studio and a shop of antiques and collectible furniture in Paddington. Her interiors, including her own family home in Darling Point, mix vintage pieces with a light, relaxed palette.

It suits clients who want a home that feels collected over time. Even if you are not commissioning a project, the shop is worth a visit.

Good to know: Visit the Paddington shop first to see whether her eye matches yours.

1 Victoria Street, Paddington NSW 2021

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9. Coco Republic Interior Design — Showrooms across Sydney

The furniture retailer's design service — the most accessible way to get professional help.

Specialty Furniture-led interior design and decorationBest for Buyers furnishing a home on a defined budget

Coco Republic, the furniture and homewares retailer, runs an interior design service from its showrooms. A complimentary in-store or virtual consultation covers furniture curation, fabrics and floor planning, and a full-service package — from an in-home meeting and measure to delivery and installation — costs $995, redeemable on purchases over $10,000.

It suits people furnishing a new home who want designer help without commissioning a studio. The catch is that the design is built around Coco Republic's own range.

Good to know: Start with the free consultation; the $995 fee is credited back if you spend over $10,000.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an interior designer cost in Sydney?

Studios charge in different ways: hourly rates, a fixed fee per stage, or a percentage of the project cost, plus a margin on furniture they source. A full-service design for a whole house from a well-known studio commonly runs well into five figures before furniture. Smaller consultations and retail design services, such as Coco Republic's, are a cheaper way in.

What is the difference between an interior designer and a decorator?

An interior designer works on the fabric of the rooms — layouts, kitchens and bathrooms, joinery, lighting and finishes — often alongside an architect and builder. A decorator focuses on furniture, colour, fabrics, art and styling. Many Sydney studios do both.

Do I need council approval for interior work?

Purely internal, non-structural work such as new finishes, joinery and furniture usually needs no approval, but removing walls, changing plumbing in a strata building, or work on a heritage-listed home may need a Development Application or Complying Development Certificate, plus strata approval in apartments. A designer should flag this early.

How do I choose an interior designer?

Start with style: look through portfolios and pick two or three studios whose work feels like you. Then ask about budget, timeline, how they charge and how they work with your builder or architect. A good designer will be candid about whether your budget fits their approach.

1. Arent&Pyke — Surry Hills

2. Greg Natale Design — Surry Hills

3. YSG — Redfern

4. Decus Interiors — Woollahra

5. Thomas Hamel & Associates — Surry Hills

6. Brendan Wong Design — Surry Hills

7. Tom Mark Henry — Darlinghurst

8. Tamsin Johnson — Paddington

9. Coco Republic Interior Design — Showrooms across Sydney

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