SJS Interior Design

28/05/2026

A little design inspiration from our recent visit to .syd

The new Merivale space is layered, moody and incredibly atmospheric. Rich textures, dramatic lighting, deep tones and beautifully detailed finishes all working together to create a space that feels immersive from the moment you walk in.

Safe to say we spent most of the evening admiring the interiors just as much as the wine.
Always inspired by spaces that understand how to create feeling through design.

27/05/2026

Primary bedroom reveal.

Curved joinery, soft architectural lines and subtle detailing completely transformed the feeling of this space. From the new ceiling panels and paint finish to the concealed pelmet for the automated curtains, every detail was designed to create a calmer, more refined atmosphere.

A reminder that often it’s the quieter design decisions that make the biggest impact.

Interior Design, Decoration & Styling:
Construction:
Joinery:
Architectural Lighting:
Curtains:
Bedside tables:
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22/05/2026

21/05/2026

A console doesn’t always need to sit against a wall.

One of our favourite ways to use the Scarlett Console is behind a sofa to help define an open-plan space, create balance and add another layer of styling without making the room feel heavy.

Of course, against a wall works just as beautifully too. It really comes down to how you want the space to function and flow.

Designed by us as part of the SJS Designed collection, the Scarlett Console was created to feel sculptural, refined and quietly functional within a space.

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20/05/2026

We worked closely with LA Lounge to design the lighting throughout this stair detail, ensuring it felt both functional and considered within the overall design.

What looks simple was actually highly detailed behind the scenes. The moulding design needed to work seamlessly around the lighting positions, while still properly illuminating each step. Placement was everything.

To avoid competing with the moulding feature itself, LA Lounge proposed recessed inset plaster lights that blend into the wall rather than stand out as a fixture. The result is subtle, architectural lighting that enhances the space without distracting from it.

A collaborative detail that was worth every bit of planning with the whole team involved.

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19/05/2026

Soft curves, rich texture and sculptural form.

Our Rosa Table was designed to feel both functional and expressive. A statement piece grounded in understated luxury, balancing softness with architectural detail through its curved silhouette and tiled cylindrical legs.

Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the Rosa Table is part of the SJS Designed collection. Each piece is crafted locally in Australia in collaboration with skilled craftsmen, with a focus on timeless materials, thoughtful craftsmanship and future heirloom pieces designed to be lived with for years to come.

17/05/2026

What actually happens on shoot day 👀

The part you don’t always see:
moving furniture five times, adjusting cushions by two centimetres, fixing cords, re-styling shelves, chasing the light and tweaking every little detail until the space feels just right.

A lot goes into creating those final touches ✨




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14/05/2026

One of the most common mistakes we see on residential projects?

The interior designer is brought in too late.

By the time we’re called, the slab is poured, the walls are up, and decisions that should have had a design lens - floor waste placement, ceiling heights, joinery wall positions, window proportions - have already been locked in.

What follows is a process of working around constraints that didn’t need to exist.

When we’re involved from early planning, something different happens:

→ Material and finish decisions align with the architecture from day one
→ Wet area layouts are considered alongside spatial flow, not after
→ Joinery walls, ceiling details and lighting positions are resolved together
→ The interior direction supports the target buyer — and the project’s commercial outcome
→ There’s less rework, less cost, and a significantly stronger result

For developers and builders, early design engagement isn’t an added cost. It’s the decision that protects your budget and elevates your product.

We work across new builds, full renovations and property developments in Sydney, Byron Bay, Gold Coast and Brisbane.

If you have a project coming up in 2026 or early 2027, we’d love to have an early conversation.

📩 [email protected] or DM us.

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11/05/2026

A once dark and closed-off rumpus room, thoughtfully reimagined for the way this family lives today.

One of the biggest transformations we incorporated into the space was opening the hidden window that sat behind the original bookcase, bringing natural light back into the room. We designed new custom joinery, introduced new flooring, wallpapered walls, custom steel arched doors, layered lighting and integrated sound.

The original mirror was intentionally kept reflecting light and add depth back into the space. A new acoustic wall sits behind the TV, paired with a custom Zuster desk and bespoke SJS ‘Mason’ sofa designed for slow family movie nights and everyday comfort.

Swipe to the last slide to see the before.

Interior Design, Decoration & Styling: SJS Interior Design
Construction: Enter Building Group
Joinery: Debrich Custom Joinery Architectural
Lighting: LA Lounge Lighting
Photography: Tom Ferguson

07/05/2026

Most living rooms look good… but still feel slightly off.
It usually comes down to the small things. Here are 3:

The right scale sofa.
How cushions are layered.
And how the coffee table is styled.

Simple decisions, but they completely change how a space feels.

If you’re reworking your space or finishing a home in Sydney, we can help bring it all together.