Dual Occupancy Interior Design
New Build - Just Completed
Comprehensive Interior Design
This large-scale dual occupancy interior design project in Sydney has given Helen the opportunity to be involved from the ground up. Comprising two residences, each with basement, ground, and first-floor levels, the project required a cohesive interior design scheme that would complement the architectural vision while ensuring functionality, elegance, and flow.
Working in close collaboration with the architect and builder, Helen has played a pivotal role in developing the overall interior design direction and assisted in assembling a talented creative team of professionals.
Project Scope & Stages
Initial Concept & Design Development
- Design meetings with the architect, builder and client
- Presenting mood boards and material samples to establish overall style and design direction
- Interior design documentation showing initial interior planning of spaces
Detailed Design Phase
- Kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, fireplaces, wardrobes, wine cellar, basement layouts, and lift specifications
- Exterior selections: bricks, roof tiles, windows and doors, balustrading, exterior paint palette, pool tiles etc
- Tile and grout markups, flooring material layouts and door hardware specified
Team Management & Coordination
- Led collaboration across the project team
- Scheduled and chaired client design team meetings, providing agendas and minutes throughout the pre-production phase
- Oversaw administration, scheduling, and coordination to ensure smooth communication
Cabinetry & Detailing
- Reviewed and approved all cabinet maker shop drawings
- Specified all cabinetry, handles and door hardware
- Attended regular site visits with the builder and clients to check all design specifications
- Double checked all specification lists and orders with the builder, clients and suppliers for kitchens and bathroom appliances, fittings and fixtures, ensuring every specific product arrived on site
Sourcing & Specifications
- Sourced and specified exterior design elements – Front doors and hardware, garage doors, letterbox designÂ
- Worked alongside the lighting designer to incorporate all lighting specifics into cabinetryÂ
- Collaborated with the creative team to refine material selections to be cohesive and flow
A Collaborative Design Journey
Just completion in March 2026, this dual occupancy new build represents a significant and exciting project in Helen’s portfolio. Her role has been both creative and organisational – balancing the design vision with detailed specifications and team management to ensure the final homes will be both functional and timeless.
A wonderful creative team effort has produced an outstanding result!
Final photography of the completed project coming soon.
Architect by Lufi Architects
Building by State Developments NSW
Cabinetry by Radiant Kitchens
Lighting by Architectural Lighting Design
Interior Decor by Natalie Brown Interiors
Interior Consultant by Catherine Young
