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For ten years, Dear Design has helped Melbourne homeowners turn ideas into spaces that actually feel like home.
Founded by Kristen Sharkie and based in Williamstown, the studio works across Melbourne on a simple belief: every home should feel calm, considered and personal, a place that supports the life lived in it.
A decade in, that hasn't changed, and what has grown is the trust built along the way. Today, much of Dear Design's work comes by referral from real estate agents, buyers' advocates, builders and developers who know the result will be right every time.
We offer interior styling for the homes people live in and the ones they share with guests, from in-home consultations and full home styling through to Airbnb and short-stay styling across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Our approach is calm and collaborative. We design spaces that are beautiful and work for real life, and we look after the process closely, so you always know what's happening and what comes next.
Whether you're refreshing a single room, settling into a new home or getting a property ready for guests, Dear Design is here to help you create a space that's cohesive and completely yours.
““I work with people who value beautiful, well-considered homes but don’t have the time to manage all the decisions themselves. My role is to bring clarity and cohesion, turning ideas into spaces that feel calm and complete.””