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Mandy Alice Interior Design Residential design studio creating beautiful, timeless interiors. Working with clients across Byron Shire, Gold Coast & Sydney.

Picture handover day.The scaffolding is down, the builders have packed up, and you step inside your brand-new home. You ...
06/10/2026

Picture handover day.

The scaffolding is down, the builders have packed up, and you step inside your brand-new home. You unpack your trusty sofa, and it doesn’t take long to realize it looks completely out of scale. The space feels cold, mismatched, and oddly empty.

If this sounds familiar, take a deep breath. You are experiencing the post-build paradox, and it is far more common than you think.

After months of answering technical questions and navigating builder allowances, decision fatigue is real. Choosing the wrong scale for custom sofas, linen drapery, or rugs in a large new space is terrifying when you have already made a massive investment in the build.

You do not have to figure it all out on your own, and you do not need to commit to a massive, drawn-out design project just to get answers.

Our latest blog post breaks down why you are feeling stuck after handover, and how a single focused strategy session can untangle your space and give you exact target proportions, color direction, and confidence.

Click the link to read the full post.

https://www.mandyalice.com.au/interior-design-blog/the-post-build-paradox

This is what I call a forever palette…. Tones that have existed in nature forever and will look just as considered in ...
09/06/2026

This is what I call a forever palette….
Tones that have existed in nature forever and will look just as considered in your home a decade from now.

If you’re building a room and you’re not sure where to start, begin with one material you love in its most natural state. Let everything else respond to it.

Raw, tactile, earthy, and still incredibly sophisticated. This is what texture does when it’s layered with intention. It...
27/05/2026

Raw, tactile, earthy, and still incredibly sophisticated. This is what texture does when it’s layered with intention. It pulls you in. Makes you want to stay.

I’ve just published a blog post about exactly this…the small things that quietly make or break a beautiful home. Link in bio. 🤍

Organic. Unhurried. Exactly enough.••••
26/05/2026

Organic. Unhurried. Exactly enough.
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Some pieces stop you before you’ve even stepped inside.These sculptural totems were custom made for the entry of this Ch...
18/05/2026

Some pieces stop you before you’ve even stepped inside.

These sculptural totems were custom made for the entry of this Chippendale penthouse by Sydney ceramicist Lia Klugman. She works in raku, a Japanese firing technique that incorporates horsehair to create those beautifully unpredictable markings. No two pieces are ever the same.

Commissioning something specific to a space rather than simply selecting what’s available — that’s where a home starts to feel truly personal.

The entry deserves that kind of intention.

📍 Chippendale, Sydney

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Coastal design, redefined. A sneak peek at the moody material palette for our Burleigh Heads project. We are pairing ric...
12/05/2026

Coastal design, redefined.
A sneak peek at the moody material palette for our Burleigh Heads project. We are pairing rich, veined stone with warm, tactile fabrics to create a space that feels both grounded and luxurious.

Ready to elevate your own space? Click the link in our bio to book a design consultation 🤍
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It is a privilege to share that I’ve been invited by Ocean Road/Future Residence Magazine to be their ‘design voice’ for...
06/05/2026

It is a privilege to share that I’ve been invited by Ocean Road/Future Residence Magazine to be their ‘design voice’ for the publication.

Contributing my perspective to such a respected local staple is a significant milestone in my professional journey. In my articles, I draw on over 25 years of experience in high-end interiors to discuss the philosophy behind my practice creating ‘European-meets-coastal’ spaces that serve as deeply personal sanctuaries.

Interior design is about more than just beautiful objects. It is about how a home supports the rhythm of your life. Whether I am navigating an interstate relocation for a client or providing the soul-stirring final layer to a local residence, my goal is to bring clarity and grounded expertise to every project.

Ready to start your own design story?
I am currently taking on a limited number of new projects and private consultations across the Gold Coast and Byron Bay.

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Luxury shouldn’t feel forced, it should feel inevitable. Often, the most challenging part of a renovation is ensuring th...
05/05/2026

Luxury shouldn’t feel forced, it should feel inevitable. Often, the most challenging part of a renovation is ensuring the new space looks like it was always meant to be there, rather than an afterthought. After all, if an outdoor area feels disconnected from the home, you simply won’t use it.
We bridge that gap by using natural textures and purposeful contrast to create a flow that feels entirely intuitive. This allows the transition to the poolside feel just as natural as walking into the next room.

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Stepping out from behind the mood boards and into the frame... it’s been a minute (okay, maybe a few years)!Relocating m...
30/04/2026

Stepping out from behind the mood boards and into the frame... it’s been a minute (okay, maybe a few years)!
Relocating my practice from Sydney to the Byron and Gold Coast region has been such a whirlwind of discovery, finding fresh inspiration in the textures and light of the Northern Rivers. While my work is usually about curated spaces, today it’s simply about saying hello.
I am so happy to be here, connecting with local makers and helping clients create homes that finally allow them to exhale the moment they walk through the door.
Here’s to new beginnings and the joy of creating a space that truly resonates. I can’t wait to share more of this journey with you.


When the stone has this much to say, my job as a designer is simply to listen.What drew me to this slab wasn’t just its ...
21/04/2026

When the stone has this much to say, my job as a designer is simply to listen.

What drew me to this slab wasn’t just its bold texture, but its ability to become the entire palette. There’s a beautiful confidence in a bold selection when it’s balanced with restraint.

Are you drawn to a high-character stone moment, or do you prefer a more subtle grain? Let me know below. ↓

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