Holistic Interior Design & Advisory
At Gaia Starace Design, interiors are conceived from the inside out, guided by how spaces are inhabited, perceived, and carried through time. With Italian architectural training and a refined understanding of proportion, light, and material integrity, we combine architecture, interiors, and art to create spaces where beauty emerges naturally from structure, material, and detail.
Our work combines architectural intelligence, interior design, and art to create environments that feel considered, authentic, and subtly expressive.
We work across new builds, renovations, and remodelled homes, approaching each project with a deep respect for proportion, material integrity, and craftsmanship. Beauty is never applied; it emerges through clarity of layout, refined detailing, and a thoughtful relationship between light, structure, and use.
INTERIOR ADVISORY
Clarity before commitment
A strategic, interior-led advisory service designed to guide decisions early, before plans are locked in or money is spent in the wrong place.
This offering supports:
Pre-purchase evaluations
Early design or pre-DA stages
Clients who want expert clarity without full service delivery
Includes two advisory pathways, depending on your stage.
FOCUSED INTERIOR DESIGN
Targeted, meaningful interventions
A tailored interior design service for clients who want to work deeply on a specific part of their home , without engaging a whole-house project.
This service may focus on:
Kitchens, bathrooms, laundries
Living spaces or private zones
Joinery, furniture, lighting, or material direction
Art curation and integration
Furniture, styling, and procurement
Ideal when one area needs clarity, coherence, and expert resolution.
RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGN
A complete, bespoke journey
A full-scope interior design service for new builds, renovations, and remodelling projects , delivered holistically from concept to completion.
Each project is uniquely scoped and priced, reflecting the scale, complexity, and level of involvement required.
This service is highly selective and offered following an initial conversation.
Sustainability is understood as longevity, designing spaces that endure aesthetically and functionally, that evolve gracefully, and that remain meaningful long after completion. Every decision is grounded in precision and restraint, allowing warmth, depth, and character to unfold naturally.
Whether offering early-stage interior advisory, refining a specific part of a home, or shaping a complete residential interior journey, each engagement is guided by care, depth, and a strong sense of continuity, resulting in spaces that feel timeless, lived-in, and profoundly personal.
PROCESS SNAPSHOT
How clients typically work with Gaia Starace Design
Initial enquiry & conversation
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Advisory engagement (optional but often recommended)
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Transition into focused or residential interior design
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Tailored scope, fee proposal, and delivery
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Not sure which service is right for you?
Begin with an enquiry and we’ll identify the most appropriate path together.
Art Integration & Curation
Art is integral to the interior, not an addition.
At Gaia Starace Design, artworks are considered in relation to space, light, and proportion, shaping atmosphere and giving depth to the home.
Drawing on Gaia’s practice as an artist, art is treated as a spatial element, guiding rhythm, framing views, and reinforcing the interior’s identity. Existing collections can be integrated with sensitivity, or new works curated in response to the architecture and material language.
Art integration may be included within residential design, focused engagements, or interior advisory services.
Art integration may include:
Placement of artworks in relation to light, walls, and circulation
Curation of new works aligned with the interior concept
Integration of sculpture or site-responsive pieces
Collaboration with artists, galleries, or collectors
Alignment of art with materiality, colour, and spatial mood
We’ve worked with many design professionals over the years, but Gaia stands genuinely in a league of her own. As buyers’ agents, we’re often helping clients see opportunities in a property that others can’t — better functionality, improved flow, added value, or a complete re-imagination of a home’s potential. Gaia is one of the very few people we trust to help our buyers unlock that hidden value with absolute confidence.
— Mike & Sarah Kaye
Sarah Kaye & Co. Buyers Agents
Gaia has an incredible gift for creating spaces that feel both stylish and deeply authentic. Her eye for detail and her calm, thoughtful approach makes the whole process feel enjoyable and seamless.
— Catherine R.
Gaia is an absolutely delightful interior designer. Her attention to detail and creative vision turns boring spaces into beautiful dynamic and functional interiors through a process that removes all stress and brings such joy ! Highly recommend Gaia working on any interior design project to create a truley unique and transformative space.
— Catherine W.