Tote design studio is the evolution of Austin Design Associates, a boutique interior design practice committed to creating timeless spaces for over 25 years. Led by Creative Directors Lauren O’Brien and Sylvanna Mitri, our contemporary studio is located in the vibrant Prahran East design district of Melbourne.
Our collaborative approach connects clients with esteemed building designers, architects, and tradespeople, ensuring a seamless design process. Our projects range from small-scale furnishings and renovations to comprehensive design and documentation for large multi-unit developments. At tote design studio, we work closely with our clients to define and realise their vision, making the design journey enjoyable and engaging. Our goal is to surpass expectations and add value through our thoughtful design service.
We are passionate about residential interior design and specialise in:
tote design studio is DIA accredited.
There’s a quiet confidence to the way tote design studio approaches material selection—an instinct that favours conversation over contrast. Under the direction of Lauren O’Brien and Sylvanna Mitri, the Melbourne studio has built a reputation for pairing textures with intention: timber against leathered stone, expressive marbles and brass detailing, earth-toned matte plaster and heritage cornicing framing joinery. It’s a sensibility that reads as considered rather than trend-led, equally at home in a heritage villa renovation as a sleek multi-residential build.
