Her Design, Her Story

Ep. 033 - Julia Levitt

With over a decade of experience, Julia Levitt’s work has been recognised through multiple industry awards and featured in leading design and architecture publications. Her expertise spans custom landscape design, outdoor living spaces, and bespoke garden design tailored to each site and client, which is all exhibited in her award-winning landscape design studio, Nelson Thomas. Nelson Thomas works across private gardens, luxury homes, and large estates throughout Australia, collaborating closely with architects and interior designers to deliver cohesive, site-responsive outcomes. Every project is designed to enhance lifestyle, improve functionality, and create timeless outdoor environments that are both beautiful and practical. Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 032 - Louise Bastiras

Founded by Louise Bastiras in 2019, alongside her husband John Bastiras, the shared dream of two passionate, design-focused minds - In Good Company is the organic outcome of a combined three decades entrenched at different ends of the spectrum of Australia’s design landscape. A family-owned furniture, lighting and homewares retailer; showcasing leading contemporary design from around the globe, including our made-in-Melbourne collection John Bastiras Design. Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 031 - Teegan Cocchiaro

Teegan Cocchiaro is the co-founder of Lo & Co along with Arielle Lopresti. Founded in 2016, the brand’s vision was to make ordinary hardware accessories a little less ordinary. The focus and intent were always on creating timeless hardware with functional purpose, whilst ensuring continual reference to design trends, using the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. Their designs are informed by architecture, fashion, and travel, with finishes and materials drawn from contemporary interior design movements. Today Lo & Co continues to enrich their range with new and exciting finishes, constructions and materials. The brand now boasts a broad range of offerings including joinery and entry handles, knobs, hooks, door levers, hinges, towel hooks and more. 2020 saw the exciting introduction of solid marble handles — and more recently travertine — allowing for varied applications to suit all décor styles. All other pieces are lovingly crafted from solid brass featuring signature brass, bronze, nickel, matte black, matte white, aged brass and tumbled brass finishes. Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 030 - Stephanie Ferrara

Stephanie Ferrara’s path in interior design weaves through the worlds of commercial, furniture, and residential design… but the story begins much earlier. As a child, she would spend hours arranging and re-arranging her bedroom, endlessly experimenting with layouts and details until the space felt just right. Frequent weekend trips with her mother to Sydney’s flea markets and treasure troves only deepened her eye for design, teaching her how to blend furniture and decor from different eras into a cohesive whole. Today, with a passion for creating spaces that balance beauty and function, Stephanie Ferrara is recognised as a distinguished interior designer celebrated for her distinctive and innovative approach. Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 029 - Rachel Collard

After completing a Psychology degree in 2003 and working in the field for several years, Rachel decided to turn her passion for interiors and renovating into a career. Completing a Degree in Interior Design at RMIT in 2010, Rachel has had a colourful career in soft furnishings, interiors and kitchens. After joining Freedom Kitchens in 2011, Rachel soon become one of the most coveted designers Australia wide and in 2018 was selected to design for contestants on the hit reality TV show “The Block”. Rachel believes the kitchen is the heart of the home, and so often her designs will start here and extend into the rest of the home. Combining a background in Psychology with her knowledge, passion and expertise in design, along with her natural instinct to feel the optimal design of a space gives Rachel a truly unique edge when working together with her clients to understand their needs and implement fresh design ideas to every project, from conception to completion. Rachel’s design philosophy is based on staying true to who you are, not following trends and always injecting the client’s personality into their homes. Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.