Interior Designer Toorak
Specialist interior design for Toorak’s heritage and modern homes
Toorak’s residential area in inner Melbourne covers just over four square kilometres and combines heritage character with architectural diversity. Tudor homes, Art Deco properties, Victorian Italianate mansions and Edwardian residences sit alongside mid-century modernism and contemporary builds. This blend of heritage detail and contemporary expectation calls for an interior designer who understands how to work with Toorak’s architecture and bring it into alignment with modern living.
Meet Principal Designer, Larissa Davis
Larissa established Lewisham Interiors in 2008 after many years designing residential and commercial projects across Melbourne. Her work centres on clear communication and attention to detail, and each project is designed around the home’s architecture and the client’s vision. Larissa’s consultative approach supports clients through key decisions and helps clarify what is possible within the existing structure, as well as opportunities that arise when extending or reconfiguring the home.
See Our Toorak ProjectsDesigning for Toorak Homes
Many Toorak homes were built during the late Victorian and interwar years, so their layouts often predate modern expectations for light, flow and functionality. Smaller rooms, limited visual connection between living areas, minimal storage and reduced natural light are also common, while kitchens and bathrooms can lack the practicality needed for contemporary living.
Larissa reviews the floorplan to pinpoint where changes will have the greatest impact. Structural adjustments can improve circulation, open up living zones and increase access to light, while new openings help connect the home to outdoor areas. Custom joinery brings order and usability without compromising the architectural character that defines many Toorak properties.
About Toorak
- Population: Approx. 13,000 residents
- Size: Just over 4.2 square kilometres in Melbourne’s inner south-east.
- Housing Mix: Apartments, townhouses, houses and mansions.
- Property Values: Median house prices range from $4.15 to $5.3 million. Median apartment prices sit at over $800,000 AUD.
- Block Sizes: Many properties sit on generous allotments with established gardens and wide, tree-lined streets.
- Architectural Styles: Victorian Italianate, Edwardian, Tudor, Art Deco, interwar bungalows, mid-century modernism and contemporary builds.
- Notable Features: Proximity to elite private schools, Toorak Village and vibrant Prahran, the Yarra River and several architecturally significant homes.
Lewisham’s approach to interior design in Toorak
Many Toorak residents value privacy, quality and a consistent design direction. Larissa examines how the home functions and uses this insight to guide decisions on layout, lighting, and materials. Large rooms need well-scaled furniture and joinery to maintain balance, heritage homes often require updates that improve practicality while preserving key features, and modernist properties benefit from clearer zoning and better access to natural light. Larissa identifies the strengths of each home and directs the design so rooms feel organised, purposeful and suited to contemporary living.
Our key strengths include:
- Extensive knowledge of Toorak homes and architectural styles
- Experience working with heritage buildings, period features and local overlays
- Sensitivity to scale, spatial flow and natural light
- Custom joinery and furniture solutions
- Clear guidance throughout the decision-making process
- Strong relationships with skilled trades and craftspeople
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Recognised for design excellence
Lewisham Interiors is recognised within Melbourne’s design community for producing interiors that combine clarity, order and thoughtful detail. Strong client relationships and repeat work reflect the studio’s trusted reputation and consistent results.
Awards and Recognition
- Best of Houzz 2025 – Design: Recognised by Houzz for excellence in interior design, based on client reviews and community ratings.
- Industry features and media coverage: Projects and insights from Lewisham Interiors have been showcased across design publications and media, highlighting their considered, detail-led approach.
- Named among Melbourne’s leading interior design studios
- Regularly included in industry guides and round-ups recognising top interior design firms for quality, service and portfolio strength.
Why choose Lewisham Interiors?
Larissa and her team have worked on many Toorak homes over more than 30 years and understand the suburb’s architectural styles, heritage considerations and common renovation challenges. Living close to the area gives her additional insight into how these homes function and what local clients expect. She combines practical planning with a strong design direction, helping clients make informed decisions and recognise opportunities within their homes they may not have considered.
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