How I Work.


Residential interior design and decoration is my specialty, with design services tailored to your requirements. I work in various locations throughout Melbourne metro, further afield and interstate, from apartments to free-standing houses, one room or an entire home.

I understand each client is unique with their own vision, and that is why I take the time to listen and understand your requirements and preferences. By customising my design process to your specific needs I can create spaces that not only meet your goals but also reflect your personality and desired outcome. 
When working with me you can expect a collaborative experience. I believe good communication is the key to a successful project, from initial ideas to concept development and the final finishing touches, I work with you to ensure that every detail is considered.

Shear & Wood \ Material & Finishes Board

Discovery
Call.

Let’s chat on the telephone (30-45 minutes).
This introduction provides a brief overview of your project, your timeline and budget and helps me understand the type of design service you require, and if I am the right fit for you.
Discovery Call complimentary.

Design Consultation.

Every project begins with this consultation, we meet in-person at your home or via Zoom if outside of Melbourne. During this 2-hour meeting I get to know you, your home, and understand your design objectives. In return I prepare a detailed Design Proposal outlining your brief, scope of work, the design process and fee.
Design Consultation fee $295.

How I Can Help You.


Interior Design & Decoration.

A full service where I work with you, your architect or builder (if you have one) to either design or redesign internal spaces to your requirements. This may include selection of materials and finishes such as flooring, tiles, paint, wallpaper, surfaces, taps and hardware; custom design of kitchen and bathroom spaces; designing cabinetry and furniture; lighting, window treatments, custom upholstery and cushions; and selecting furniture, rugs, art and decorative objects to style your home.

- You may be renovating, extending or building a new home.

Design Fee tailored to your project requirements

Findon Residence Entrance by Shear & Wood

Project \ Findon Residence

Interior Decoration.

Working within the existing spaces of your home I work with you to spatial plan and select furniture and furnishings to decorate your spaces. This may include flooring, paint, wallpaper, lighting, window treatments as well as custom furniture, upholstery and cushions; and selecting furniture, rugs, art and decorative objects to style your home.

- You may have one room that requires an update or you may wish to decorate and style your entire home.

Design Fee tailored to your decoration requirements

Shear & Wood \ Interior Decoration Surry Hills Residence Final Concept Perspective

Design \ Surry Hills Residence Perspective

Material & Finishes Selection.

I work with you to create a cohesive look with your selection of materials and finishes for your home. This may include flooring, tiles, paint, wallpaper, benchtops, cabinetry material, taps and hardware. I provide you with samples and create a material schedule for your builder to work from.

- You are in the planning process of a renovation or new build and require help to pull together an overall look, source and select materials and finishes.

Design Fee from $1,945

Colour Consultation.

I create a colour concept for your home’s interior and / or exterior. This master palette of colours provides you with a clear and cohesive direction with your paint colours and finishes along with a colour palette to work from when selecting furniture, furnishings and decorative objects at your leisure.

- Your home may require painting both inside and out, or you may be renovating, extending or building a new home. You may or may not have a painter.

Design Fee from $1,645

Shear & Wood \ Exterior Colour Concept Perspective

Design \ Hampton Residence Exterior Colour

I visit your home for 2-hours to address any of your design quandaries. You may require guidance with spatial planning (furniture layout), reassurance making final colour, material or finish selections, suggestions of where to place lighting and decor; or would like a professional design eye to look over your plans.

- During the visit we can work through ideas, options and considerations with written follow up provided.

Design Guidance Fee $750

Design Guidance.

Art, Object & Furniture Sourcing.

I source beautiful, unique and varied pieces for your home using my black book of local and international artisans, craftsmen and furniture makers to elevate your space.

- You may be part way through decorating your home and require help with artwork, objects or several pieces of furniture to finish off the space.

Design Fee from $1,945