Beautiful spaces. Built for real life.
Design + Diplomacy is an Interior Architecture + Design Studio delivering bespoke, highly considered projects.
Whether you are preparing your property for sale or just reimagining your private residence, we design spaces that are as intentional as they are inviting.
From walkthroughs and layout drawings to design boards, sourcing, and project coordination, D+D delivers end-to-end design that’s as seamless as it is stylish.
+ Bespoke Interiors for Private Clients
+ Prep for Sale & Property Styling for Maximum ROI
+ Turn-key Fit-outs for AirBnB or your New Home
Our work speaks for itself.
Got a project? Get in touch.
Let's make something beautiful together.
Tell us a little about your space and what you’re dreaming of. We’ll be in touch to schedule your free consultation.
Over 800+ clients and consistent 5 star reviews
★★★★★
Design and Diplomacy recently completed a cosmetic renovation and full styling of my investment property in Richmond. From start to finish the service was impeccable. They identified areas for attention such as paint, floors, lighting and landscaping, brought in trades to do the work then completed a full styling of the property - all within 'one week!'. My home then sold under the hammer at a price well over my reserve. I could not be happier.
★★★★★
We were selling our house in Brunswick and were worried about styling. We were recommended to get in touch with Design + Diplomacy by a friend. We had a massive amount of interest in the house (almost 90 people through in first two weeks of the campaign). Our house ended up selling before auction for almost 300k over the initial top end of the quote. Couldn’t be happier!
★★★★★
Their attention to detail and an eye for what would bring the house up to the range we were hoping to reach, was incredibly valuable, with our property being listed and selling ahead of the tender for 10% above what the top of the range the real estate first quoted.
From start to finish the process was impeccably smooth and I fell in love with the transformation.
★★★★★
This is the second time we have chosen Design and Diplomacy for our renovation, and once again, they have impressed us with their exceptional expertise in design, colour coordination, and material selection. Their attention to detail ensures that every element is executed flawlessly. In terms of project management, they have been remarkably diligent, providing us with regular weekly updates that kept us informed and reassured as we transformed our home.
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Design is a team sport
Led by co-founders Nicole and Tim, D+D brings together designers, project managers, and tradespeople who care deeply about the craft.
We listen hard, adapt fast, and collaborate with trusted local partners to make every project a shared success.
We’ve refined a process that makes the journey as enjoyable as the outcome.
Initial Consultation & Property Assessment
An initial site visit at the property to understand the property’s features, benefits, and challenges and importantly to understand the clients plans and ideas. D+D then make an initial assessment of what can and can’t be done within reason and against any expected budget. Following this meeting D+D will supply a “working with D+D document” and a style-guide for the client to review, fill out and send back to D+D.
Site Analysis & Space Planning
Follow up meeting to undertake a site analysis – includes laser measure of the space, initial visual inspection of services, structures and access and first discussions about potential layouts. “Drafting standard” floor-plan drawings supplied to client.
Concept & Design Boards
We develop a cohesive design direction by first crafting a Concept Board that explores styles, materials, colour palettes and layout ideas based on your brief. This foundation then evolves into a detailed Design Board, where the proposed floor plan, spatial use and specific fixtures, finishes and fittings (FF&E) are refined through collaborative meetings, site visits and supplier consultations —resulting in a clear, aligned vision for your project.
Scope of Works
We prepare a complimentary Scope of Works outlining the required build elements, FF&E, estimated costs and our Project Design Coordination fee. If the client chooses to proceed, we arrange site visits with trusted builders and trades, refine the SOW with their input, and provide a final quotation and works schedule to bring the design to life.
Project Co-ordination
Our Project Design Coordination fee (20–25% of the overall build cost, or a minimum of $1,500 + GST) covers ongoing site visits and collaboration with your chosen builder or trades to ensure the design is executed as intended. We recommend trusted, vetted professionals based on past performance, but you’re free to select any contractor you prefer — and we’ll work seamlessly with them to keep the project aligned, resolved and on track.
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D+D brings unrivalled international experience to the interior design space having worked in Australia, Europe, South America and the US. We have been delivering outstanding results for our Melbourne clients across every market demographic for the last decade.
Give us a month, and we will give you a move-in ready designer property with all the fixings.