THE ITALIAN FAMILY HOME
It was our absolute pleasure and privilege to work with the very talented and passionate Elena Rajani. We were very fortunate to have had Elena recommended to us by a mutual colleague. Elena worked tirelessly with her unique vision to achieve a very high level of detail, considering all our requests and ideas. The result of our newly renovated home is just beyond what we could have every imagined. Our forever home is complete. We cannot recommend her more highly and will continue to work with Elena.
The process of furnishing this home was guided by the need of a cosy, warm and flexible house for a beautiful family of 5 plus dogs, enabling large family and friend gatherings.
The house extends around one floor, with a garden surrounding the house… enjoyable from every room.
The heart of this project is the open kitchen, dining, reading nook and living space, where the tones of the timber, the light marble and the soft furniture in blues and natural leathern tones are expressed in the spaces for a cohesive result.
The playful rug with different textures injects colour into the living room and creates the base for the generous and refined Italian made sofas and armchairs.
The floor lamp and the coffe/side tables play their functional part with style, while all the furniture in this open space is arranged to create connection and easy access to the external areas.
Locally produced decorative lights highlight the darker wall of the entrance, creating a magic effect of reflection with a luxurious feeling.
The open dining area incorporates the reading nook, showing the connection through the fabrics tones between the ottoman and the dining chair upholstery. Both the chairs and the dining table are manufactured by a local artisan in solid timber.
The connection between all elements are intricate, seamless and elegant, accentuating the unique composition of each piece.
The formal lounge at the front of the property features furniture with light tones and soft shapes, contrasting with the steel and glass wall that divides the room from the entrance.
The high level of trust established with the clients made the selection of each decorative and furniture pieces, sourced both locally and overseas to ensure best quality in the available time frame, a fun process with a cohesive outcome for the house and its habitant, and creating a stage for the modern life of them, welcoming family time as well as gatherings of distant family and friends.
The house pays ohmage to the Italian heritage of the family and their characteristic social hospitality.
Styling by ERd.
Renovation by Tina Lindner
Photography by Daniela Fulford
Glen Iris family home
Elena has been such a delight to work with. She has an amazing taste and an excellent eye for stylish decor. She painstakingly found beautiful pieces for us as per our brief as well as within our budget. She made valuable suggestions that resulted in a space that exudes creativity, comfort and positive energy in our home. We’re beyond pleased and would strongly recommend her.
Mosh & Raman S.
The focal point of this stunning residence lies within its double void space which creates a captivating visual journey. As soon as one steps foot into the house, the expansive dining area commands attention, seamlessly connecting with the kitchen, living area, and the inviting outdoor enclosed alfresco.
Crafted locally, the solid timber dining table stands as a testament to artisanal excellence, boasting a rich, dark finish that elegantly contrasts with the light stone of the kitchen island. A subtle touch of opulence is added through brass finishes meticulously integrated into the table’s base, harmonizing with the staggered pendants suspended at varying heights above. This thoughtful arrangement ensures admiration from both ground and first levels, elevating the dining experience to an art form.
Complementing this dining set are the kitchen stools characterized by a delicate yet robust structure, seamlessly bridging the metal detailing of the table with the color palette of the living room. The circular silhouette of the dining table gracefully transitions into the soft contours of the sofa, creating a harmonious flow throughout the open space.
In the living room, attention shifts to the focal point, where a light fabric-clad sofa exudes an aura of relaxation, inviting moments of repose. Set against this backdrop, two resplendent blue armchairs command attention, adding a vibrant pop of color to the serene ambiance. Every element, from the rug design to the coffee table top, is meticulously curated to achieve a cohesive aesthetic, ensuring visual harmony and sensory delight.
Venturing into the cinema room unveils a playful retreat characterized by a vibrant interplay of colors and organic shapes. The coffee tables in contrasting marble tops add a touch of luxury to the space. Petrol-hued swivel armchairs beckon, offering a cozy haven next to the generously proportioned neutral sofa, inviting moments of cinematic bliss.
With meticulous attention to detail and a keen eye for design synergy, this family residence embodies the epitome of refined living, where every element tells a story and every space is an invitation to indulge in good times.
PHOTOGRAPHY by Sophie Millers
PORT MELBOURNE APARTMENT
This remarkable, light-filled apartment boasts sweeping views spanning from the bay to Melbourne’s CBD. It has been meticulously designed, considering top-notch finishes and a soothing blue color palette for the furnishings to harmonize with the surrounding sky and sea views.
A gracefully rounded island, detailed with a sleek nosing, invites sitting and admiring the ocean through the generous windows enveloping the room on three sides.
Articolo’s pendants create a striking ambiance during the evening hours.
Careful attention has been given to the size of the furniture to optimize the compact layout and the addition of a feature mirror at the entrance enhances the sense of spaciousness within the space.
The apartment’s angled walls served as inspiration for the custom sofas’ design, as well as the stunning italian chevron-patterned timber floor by Veneto parquet that runs throughout the entire place.
The elements of the living room are purposefully crafted for entertaining while maintaining practicality, and the secondary living space offers a deeply comfortable couch for the couple to unwind in a relaxed setting.
Overall, this apartment exemplifies a perfect blend of style and functionality, making it an ideal urban sanctuary. The combination of breathtaking views, luxurious finishes, and well-considered design elements creates a living space that is both beautiful and practical, catering to the needs and desires of its inhabitants while showcasing the best of modern interior design.
INTERIOR DESIGN, FURNITURE AND Styling by ERD.
Photography by JAKE CHURCHES
BRIGHTON HOUSE
It was a pleasure to work with Elena to design and style my new home. She understood and supported my ideas and visions while kindly adding professional touch ups to the details. I am very happy with our furniture selection and very grateful that Elena could help me save on furniture costs, since we could order some of the pieces of furniture directly from Italy.
I highly recommend Elena’s services
Olga K.
Experience the exceptional completion of this stunning two-story home, a testament to ERD’s unwavering commitment to delivering interior design and furniture packages that enhance architectural beauty.
The north-facing ground floor boasts a spacious open-plan layout, seamlessly integrating the kitchen, dining area, and living room. Expansive full-height windows blur the line between indoor and outdoor living, opening onto a picturesque outdoor area with a pool, semi-covered dining space, and gym.
Collaborating closely with local cabinet maker Cober Studio, we ensured impeccable joinery throughout the study, master bedroom, and the exquisite wine cellar, located at the heart of the home. Every detail reflects our dedication to quality and craftsmanship.
From the project’s inception, ERD meticulously curated furniture and light fittings, ready for placement as soon as the build was complete. Our furniture selections, sourced directly from Italy, provided both convenience and value for our clients, complemented by vibrant custom rugs designed in Melbourne.
The interior finishes feature a palette of neutral tones accented with shades of green and pink, honoring the client’s favorite colors and creating a vibrant, cohesive ambiance. The outdoor furniture, crafted from rope, adds a splash of color, brightening Melbourne’s grey winters.
A striking double void in the living room allows natural light to flood in, elevating the space to new heights of luxury and comfort.
I am thrilled to share this successful project, showcasing ERD.’s dedication to creating beautiful, functional, and personalized interiors. From selecting the perfect furniture to designing bespoke joinery, ERD. work enhances the architecture and brings our clients’ visions to life.
INTERIOR DESIGN, FURNITURE AND Styling by ERD.
Builder: Inform
Photos kindly provided by Cober Studio and client
MALVERN FAMILY HOME
We have used Elena to work on our home, from interior fixtures, fittings and finishes, to furniture and decoration selections. Her style is timeless and contemporary with a very vast knowledge of local and international designers. She is responsive, efficient, and she is an absolute pleasure to work with. We would not hesitate recommending Elena to anyone who is building, designing, or redecorating.
JESSICA & TIM M.
There was an exciting opportunity to take this incredible home, designed and built by mckimm, to the next level by incorporating additional furniture and carefully chosen styling pieces.
This phase marks the value of good relation between clients and designers , transition a well-designed space to a truly captivating environment that reflects the owners personal style and new requirements.
The completion of an interior design project marks an exciting phase where additional furniture and carefully chosen styling pieces can infuse new life into the space.
Designing a custom desk to complement the design of the multi-function space in the basement and connect with elements like the bar while making the best use of the room and enjoying the view of the nature from the work position.
By maintaining a balance between functionality and aesthetics, complementing the existing design, creating focal points, harmonizing styling elements, and adhering to principles of scale and proportion, we embraced the opportunity to add a final layer of personalization, cushions included!
Every piece added during this phase is carefully selected to enhance the overall design narrative, ensuring that the space not only looks beautiful but also feels like home.
This holistic approach to interior design showcases the transformative power of thoughtful details and personalized touches.
INTERIOR DESIGN, FURNITURE AND Styling by ERD.
Design and Built by mCKIMM
Photography by ERD.
Sandringham Townhouse
I have nothing but praise for ER Design.. Their professionalism, style, functional design and service are first class. They’re an asset to any project.
Sandringham house, a project that beautifully marries modern aesthetics with practical functionality.
The kitchen now boasts a stunning suspended bulkhead, drawing attention to the existing marble island.
We retained this beautiful marble centerpiece and complemented it by new dark cabinetry joinery, creating a contrasting palette and blending style and storage.
The pendants in lava add a detail to the heart of the home, making it both a functional workspace and a stylish gathering spot.
The living room has been transformed with the addition of the new fireplace on a Calacatta Oro marble ledge, to match with the existing island, and extending wall to wall.
This luxurious feature echoes the tones of the kitchen island, with its intricate veining and timeless beauty making it a captivating focal point.
The new fireplace enhances the room’s ambiance, providing a perfect setting for relaxation and entertainment, while the polished render wall above it create more interest when the natural light reflects on it.
Each bedroom on the first floor now features custom robes designed with sculptural timber handles that add some softness., while the master bedroom stands out with its own luxurious walk-in robe, complete with a full-height mirror, offering a perfect blend of style and convenience.
The master ensuite, as all the other bathrooms, have been revitalized with modern sanitary fixtures, enhancing the serene and clean aesthetic of these spaces.
A beautiful wall light fitting, on sensor, will softly illuminate the room when walking in. The single mirror also includes some functional GPO blended in the mirrored finish.
The powder room has also been upgrades by some beautiful circular wall lights and lovely mosaic in the same shape.
The new identity of this exquisite home has been desgned together with the lovely owners to create an harmonious and luxurious living environment.
This finished project showcases elegant interior design and enhanced living spaces, promising to inspire and welcome the new lucky tenants.
Interior design : ERD.
Builder: Modern View
Photos by ERD.
THE BRIGHTON FAMILY HOME
Elena’s global experience with interior design was integral to the fabric of our new home.
Elena didn’t hesitate to speak to the architect, builder or seek exceptional suppliers to ensure that the vision we had for our new home was executed and delivered to the highest level.
Elena is transparent, talented, creative and hardworking, an absolute dream to have working with her for our dream home.
This new built house has been designed for a young family of four. The palette is light and neutral for a relaxed feeling and a good selling point.
The depth of the lotto is appreciable from the first step inside the house.
From here, the eyes flow straight into the pool and the open living area next to it, connecting the interior and the exterior and inbound aging the first with natural light.
e full-height windows slide away and open the full connection of the exterior space into the main living areas, while a soft layer of lovely sheers protects from the hard sun in summertime.
The kitchen U shape is very functional and timeless in the classic finishes like the Carrara marble displayed on the island and the 2pac joinery.
A little nook for the computer on the side is there to assist to the busy everyday life while sorting out dinner.
Next to the entrance is another great room: the retreat, where the kids can play and entertain themselves, away from the main open space, or the parents can watch a movie.
The private rooms are located on the first floor, to ensure privacy to the family. Here each bedroom is served by their own ensuite to ensure the best lifestyle.
It was great to be involved in this project from the start of the construction to the very delivery and guide the lovely Adie through each step to make her family dream come true.
Interior design by Erd.
Photography by Marshall White