If you have a pointed interest in great interior architecture, then you should view the architectural firms we feature at est. Every interior design company on our list has been hand-picked for their architecture and interior design. If you’re looking for the perfect modern interior designer to create a tailored and timeless home, we can recommend these interior design firms.
Curated by the editorial team at est, our Recommended Designers section takes an in-depth look at Australian studios that often grace the pages of est. Our Interview series lets us sit down with the creative brains behind our favourite spaces, learning about their passions, past works and artistic processes.
Explore a modern, industrial barn in the Macedon Ranges by Adam Kane Architects. Adam Kane Architects reimagined the barn as a warm minimalist masterpiece rather than going the well-worn rustic route. Adam Kane Architects make use of the existing structure, while introducing modern fixtures and furnishings to let the home settle into contemporary life.
In an area where heritage homes predominate, how do you make 260 tonnes of granite belong? Melbourne studio B.E. Architecture executed this in their iconic Armadale residence. The use of stone is expressive and textural, characterising the home’s beauty in form and function. Using striking materials to create modern masterpieces their forte.
The Paris Apartment by Guillaume Alan is the epitome of calm. Taking minimalism to the next level, Guillaume Alan create quiet luxury in a Paris apartment.
A monochromatic palette takes centrestage in A Minimalist Belgian Abode by Willem Benoit. Materials such as natural stone create dramatic effect in the kitchen and living areas. Warm wood surfaces balance the potential coolness of these tones.
est is the ideal place to find reputable interior design firms, from both Australia and abroad. Our interviews give insight into how the modern interior designer thinks and works. Source inspiration from their ideas and find out how they solve design challenges, turning them into unique opportunities. Browse our magazine and explore the products featured in our Product Library for your own living spaces, or sign up to our newsletter to see the latest interior design projects.
If you’re a brand or retailer who creates products that align with the est aesthetic in colour or form, enquire to be featured on our website or in our magazine. If you’re a high-end architecture firm with a modernist aesthetic working in Australia or overseas, we may be interested in listing your work or interviewing you on our website. Please enquire via email for more information.
If you’re looking for architectural firms with an excellent portfolio, explore our exclusive list of architectural designers. All of the architecture firms listed here are highly-renowned in their field, and many are award-winning. Find out more about them today.
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The esteemed 10 2026 with REdDUO
We recognise Milan-based practice REdDUO for their excellence across multidisciplinary design as part of our esteemed 10 in 2026.
The esteemed 10 2026 with Nielsen Jenkins
We recognise Nielsen Jenkins for their excellence in Australian residential architecture and design as part of our esteemed 10 in 2026.
Andy Kelly Talks the Leg Off a Chair with Robert Davidov
Andy Kelly speaks with architect Robert Davidov about Small Acts of Permanence, the ceramic practice he's quietly maintained alongside his architecture, and why the works refuse to explain themselves.
In Conversation with Designer Sabine Marcelis
Editor Sophie Lewis sits down with Dutch designer and artist Sabine Marcelis for the opening of the blockbuster Cartier exhibition at the NGV, and her solo exhibition Axis with Sally Dan-Cuthbert Gallery.
“Collectable pieces stand as vanguards in the realm of design, poised to challenge conventions and redefine boundaries.”
Hannes Peer
The esteemed 10 2026 with studioutte
We recognise Milan-based practice studioutte for their excellence across multidisciplinary design as part of our esteemed 10 in 2026.
The esteemed 10 2026 with Decus
We recognise Decus for their excellence in Australian residential architecture and design as part of our esteemed 10 in 2026.
Designer Shona McElroy on Milan, Marble and Enduring Design
Shona McElroy travels to Milan and returns with a conviction: the best design doesn't chase what's next, it deepens what already endures.
In Conversation | Tom Kundig
During his recent visit to Australia, est managing director Miffy Coady sat down with North American architect and Olson Kundig principal Tom Kundig.
The esteemed 10 2026 with Luke Edward Hall
We recognise Luke Edward Hall for his excellence across multidisciplinary design as part of our esteemed 10 in 2026.
The esteemed 10 2026 with Kennedy Nolan
We recognise Kennedy Nolan for their excellence in Australian residential architecture and design as part of our esteemed 10 in 2026.
In Conversation | Davide Groppi
Italian lighting designer Davide Groppi reflects on four decades of ‘inventing’ light as a language beyond form and function.
In Conversation | Architect Robert Davidov
The work of Davidov Architects is visually calm and enduring, shaped by a consistent approach to light, proportion and texture.
In Conversation | HYBRID FUTURES by Rhoda Ting and Mikkel Bojesen
Marking their first solo exhibition in Australia, Danish-Australian artists Rhoda Ting and Mikkel Bojesen introduce HYBRID FUTURES.
Exploring Poliform at Home with Studio Minosa
Studio Minosa's Simona Castagna shares how Poliform's refined design language anchors two residences in heritage and considered living.
In Conversation | J.AR Office Founder Jared Webb
Most designers working in hospitality are chasing the next thing. Jared Webb, founder of Brisbane's J.AR Office, is doing the opposite.
In Conversation | Landscape Designer Sam Cox
Landscape designer Sam Cox speaks with est garden editor Will Dangar about how his training under an Australian icon shaped his ethos.
In Conversation | Peachy Green Founder Frances Hale
In conversation with Peachy Green founder Frances Hale, we discover how her verdant gardens feel like living extensions of the home.
In Conversation | Plume Studio
In conversation with Plume Studio founder Heath Blair, we unearth an approach to landscape design that unfolds between people and place.
My Space | Tutto Bene
A former school sports hall in London has been reinhabited as a home and studio for its architect owners, Felizia Berchtold and Oskar Kohnen.
In Conversation | McLean Quinlan
Editor Sophie Lewis visits McLean Quinlan co-director and architect Kate Quinlan in the practice’s newly renovated Winchester studio.
In Conversation | De Rosee Sa
Editor Sophie Lewis sits down with husband-and-wife architects and De Rosee Sa co-founders Max De Rosee and Claire Sa in their London studio.
