The Unfolded Journal

Good holiday rental styling, for an Airbnb or any short stay, comes down to one rule: invest where guests spend their time and save where they don’t. That means investing in the living space, the outdoor entertaining area and the beds, keeping the rest simple, and choosing timeless, hard-wearing pieces over whatever is trending this […]

Lighting is one of the most underrated investments in a home because it is treated as decoration, chosen last, instead of infrastructure, planned first. The electrical layout is usually decided quickly on site, often by default rather than design, and it shapes how every room in your home will feel for years to come. When […]

Most people wait. They wait until the floor plan is settled, the budget is fixed, the builder is booked. Then they call an interior designer. It’s understandable. But it’s usually the wrong order. The earlier we’re involved in a residential, commercial or hospitality project, the more value we can add. Not because we need to […]

Two years ago, Behind the Design was a simple idea. Today, it’s a community, a conversation, and now, a space of its own. We’re thrilled to announce that the podcast has its own Instagram home: @unfolded_behindthedesign. A place for deeper conversations, behind-the-scenes moments, fresh insights, and everything that happens beyond the finished product. It felt like […]

One of the most common questions we’re asked is: when should you hire an interior designer? The short answer is – earlier than you think. While many people associate interior design with finishes, furniture or styling at the end of a project, the most considered spaces are shaped long before those decisions are made. Engaging […]

A Refined, Coastal Interior Design Project The Ettalong Beach project was a long-term collaboration, three and a half years in the making, located on the Central Coast in Ettalong Beach. Unfolded was engaged by Gene Development to deliver the full interior design scope, working closely alongside True North Architects from concept through to completion. From […]

Dopamine decor is having a moment. And honestly, it makes sense. People are craving more than just beautiful homes – they’re craving spaces that feel good to walk into and spend time in. Not in a polished, perfect way, but in a deeply personal, feel-good, smile-when-you-walk-in-the-room way. At its heart, dopamine decor is about joyful […]

Retail Interior Design Project | Boutique Bridal Store, Terrigal NSW Shopping for your wedding dress is about so much more than finding the perfect gown. It’s an experience layered with anticipation, vulnerability, excitement, connection. A collection of memories that you’ll carry with you, forever.  A bridal boutique becomes the backdrop to these moments; a warm, […]

When you think of an interior designer, you might picture someone furniture shopping, comparing paint colours that to you appear identical, or dragging a couch around a room to ensure the feng shui is in balance.  For many homeowners, design is associated with finishes, furniture and styling – the final layer that comes once the […]

“When I started Behind the Design I had no background in podcasting. I had an idea, a lot of curiosity, and a real pull to share the stories that sit behind the work we all admire. I never expected the industry to respond the way it has. The support, the encouragement, and the appetite for […]

Introducing The Lifestyle Edit. A visual and written journey through spaces that move us – from boutique hotels and hidden bathhouses to reformer studios and restaurants where design becomes an experience.Each story explores how interiors shape the way we feel, connect, and live. Think of it as a curated diary of spaces that linger – […]

Here’s a glimpse into our signature process and how we do things differently at Unfolded. Design is more than just picking pretty things – it’s a journey. At Unfolded, we believe that journey unfolds gradually, layer by layer, as we discover not only how a space should look, but how it should feel and function. […]