Photo credit: Sharna James Photography Project by: Estetica Design Studio It's the question every client wants answered before they pick up the phone. Rather than give you a number that means nothing without context, here's how to think about interior design as an investment, and what shapes the scope of any project. If you've searched "how much does interior design cost" and found yourself reading a range so wide it's essentially useless, you're not alone. The honest answer is that interior...

The design industry uses these three titles almost interchangeably. They shouldn't - because they describe very different things. Here's how to tell them apart, and how to know which one your project actually needs. If you've started researching interior design for your new home, you've likely come across all three terms - and probably assumed they meant roughly the same thing. In practice, the differences are significant. Choosing the wrong type of professional for your project doesn't just...

Most people hire an interior designer when their home is nearly finished. At Estetica, we'd love to change that, because the decisions that matter most happen long before the build begins. There's a moment that happens in almost every building project. The slab is down, the walls are up, and the client - excited, a little overwhelmed - starts thinking about interiors. Paint colours. Tiles. Tapware. Maybe furniture. It feels like the right time. The house is starting to look like a house. But...