Unfolded

30/08/2026

A bridal store doesn’t have to be ivory.

For Aura Bridal, the brief was to move away from the expected and create something with depth, warmth and a little drama.

The deep rust curtain dressing room became the standout piece for a reason. Unexpected in a bridal space, but designed to let the gowns feel even more special against it.

Sometimes the best way to design for a category is to challenge what it’s supposed to look like.

AURA BRIDAL STUDIO
Grace Picôt
Unrivalled
Sovereign Collective

27/08/2026

Between supplier visits, event planning, interstate podcast recordings, client meetings and site visits, life as an interior designer can feel pretty full, but so incredibly fulfilling.

We’ve recently signed off on a few beautiful new projects across Sydney and the Central Coast, and we can’t wait to share more as they evolve.

21/08/2026

17/08/2026

From brief to completion 🤍

We love working with clients who have a clear vision for their space and trusting us to bring that vision to life.

In this instance, it was a boutique bridal store in beautiful Terrigal on the Central Coast.

Our client came to us with a clear idea of what she wanted Aura Bridal to feel like. We took over a dusty old restaurant space, stripped back to concrete slab floors and white walls, and worked within a considered budget to completely transform it.

From the first floor plan and finish selections, through to the final styling and installation, every detail was considered.

And this is what we created.

A warm, refined and feminine retail space designed to make every bride who walks through the door feel something special.

Swipe through to see the journey from the very first finish selection to the finished space ✨

“Aura Bridal” - Terrigal

Interior Design by INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO for AURA BRIDAL STUDIO

Photography Grace Picôt
Styling Laura Rees | Interior Stylist
Curtains Sovereign Collective
Stone Unrivalled

17/08/2026

On site today, deciding between 7 different whites. 🤍

Because white is never just white. The light, orientation, surrounding materials and time of day can completely change how a colour reads.

And this is only one tiny part of what happens during a site visit.

We’re checking measurements, dimensions, lighting, power points, window and door details, joinery set-outs, material samples, paint colours, construction progress and making sure what we’ve designed on paper is actually translating into the space.

There’s a lot to tick off before we leave site.

Tell me, what’s your go-to “white” and why?

11/08/2026

From plans to progress, finishes to reality.

There’s something pretty special about seeing a project move from carefully considered selections on paper to those same materials being brought to life on site.

Picketts Valley is a great example of how the finished result is never down to one person. It’s the collaboration between interior designer, builder and trades, working together to bring the design to life while balancing the brief, budget, functionality and all the details in between.

From the first finish selection to seeing it installed, every decision has a role to play.

And slowly, the vision starts becoming a space.

Interiors INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO
Building designer: USONIA PTY LTD
Builder JSH PROJECTS

09/08/2026

From pink tiles to a whole new purpose.

We’re transforming an old warehouse into Fernwood Minchinbury, a new women’s gym.

COMING SOON.

08/08/2026

Design is never about following trends.

06/08/2026

One day. Five world-class speakers. A notebook full of scribbles.

Earlier this year I spent a day at Growth Faculty’s leadership event at ICC Sydney, hearing from Michael Bunting, Esther Perel , Ben Crowe, Steve Martin and Susan David.

I walked out inspired, but here’s the thing about these events: inspiration fades fast if you don’t do anything with it.
So I made a deal with myself to actually practise what I’d written down.

Months on, this is what’s stuck:

Pausing before reacting, especially in tricky client or site conversations (Michael Bunting’s vertical growth work).

Leading with curiosity instead of assumptions, with clients, trades and podcast guests alike (thank you, Esther Perel).

Rethinking how I ask, in proposals, pitches and everyday requests. Small changes, big difference (Steve Martin).

Treating emotions as data, not directives. Naming the hard weeks instead of pushing through them (Susan David).

And from Ben Crowe’s workshop, a shift in how I talk to myself: appreciating what I have and the wins to date, rather than chasing “I’ll be happy when”.

Running Unfolded and Behind the Design means the learning never really stops.

And that’s the thing, none of this is really about interior design or podcasting. Whether you’re a designer, a podcast host, a tradie or running something entirely different, if you own a business, you’re in the business of relationships, influence, mindset and managing your own head.
These lessons apply to all of us.
But I’ve realised growth doesn’t come from attending, it comes from practising. The event was one day. The work is every day since.

Whatever business you’re in, have you been to a talk or event that genuinely changed how you work? I’d love to hear what stuck in the comments.

04/08/2026

I always believe the best homes are designed from the outside in.

When the architecture and interiors are considered together from the very beginning, every decision feels intentional. The proportions, materials, natural light and spatial flow all work together to create a home that feels cohesive, not disconnected.

The result isn’t simply a beautiful interior. It’s a home where every detail belongs.

Building designed by: Suburban Projects
Interior direction by: INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO
Styling: Laura Rees | Interior Stylist
Photography: Grace Picôt

DesignFromTheOutsideIn