What services does Fay Interior Design offer?
We offer full service interior design for residential homes and boutique workplaces across Sydney, including consult rooms, small offices and creative studios. Our services include briefing workshops, concept design, design development, technical documentation, FF&E selection, procurement and project coordination.

Do you take on small or furnishing only projects?
Yes. Alongside full renovations and fitouts, we offer furnishing and styling packages for clients who want a cohesive, considered space without construction. We also work with small professional practices and medical professionals seeking warm, grounded consult rooms that support wellbeing and focus.

Do you work with clients on the Northern Beaches?
Yes, we work with clients across Sydney including the Northern Beaches. Our approach is the same thoughtful, sensory led process shaped around your lifestyle, values and the atmosphere you want to create.

Do you offer interior design for both homes and workplaces?
Yes, we design residential and boutique workplace interiors, tailoring each project to its functional needs, aesthetic direction and long term goals.

Which areas do you service?
Fay Interior Design works primarily across Sydney, including the Northern Beaches, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, North Shore and surrounding regions. Virtual design consultations are available for interstate clients.

What is your design process?
Every project begins with a Briefing and Visual Alignment Workshop to understand your goals, lifestyle, functional requirements and aesthetic preferences. From there, the process typically flows through:

Concept Design
Design Development
Documentation
Procurement and Implementation

This framework provides clarity, structure and a cohesive design outcome from start to finish.

How does your design process work for Northern Beaches clients?
Our process is the same for all Sydney based clients. We begin with a briefing and visual alignment workshop, then develop a cohesive design direction through concept and design development, followed by clear documentation and support through implementation.

How much does interior design cost?
Design fees vary depending on your project’s size, complexity and scope. Most projects are quoted on a fixed fee basis, with smaller furnishing or consultation only projects offered at an hourly rate. Before any work begins, you will receive a detailed fee proposal outlining the scope, deliverables and investment.

Can you work within my budget?
Absolutely. A dedicated Budget Alignment phase helps you understand what your investment can achieve and how best to prioritise materials, finishes, joinery and furniture. Our goal is always to create a space that feels warm, refined and enduring, regardless of budget scale.

Do you work with builders and trades?
Yes. We collaborate with trusted builders, joiners, trades and consultants to ensure the design intent is delivered with quality and consistency. We also support during construction to assist with decision making and problem solving on site.

How long does a project take?
Timelines vary depending on scope, but generally:

Concept Design: 2 to 3 weeks
Design Development: 2 to 4 weeks
Documentation: 2 to 4 weeks
Procurement and Construction: variable, based on lead times and builder program

If you have a deadline such as move in, opening date or lease commencement, we can map the project timeline accordingly.

Do you provide furniture and styling packages?
Yes. For projects without construction, we offer a curated FF&E package that includes furniture, lighting, artwork, textiles and accessories. This service ensures a cohesive, refined and functional outcome that reflects your style and needs.

Do you design small professional practices and consult spaces?
Yes, this is a key area of expertise. We design for boutique workplaces with a focus on acoustics, lighting, colour and material psychology and sensory comfort. The result is a space that feels calm, professional and deeply supportive.

Are you a Passive House Designer?
Yes, as a Certified Passive House Designer, we integrate wellbeing, environmental performance and material health wherever possible. This includes optimising comfort, air quality and energy use through thoughtful design decisions.

How do I get started with Fay Interior Design?
You can enquire directly through our website contact form. From there, we will schedule a short call to learn more about your project and determine whether full service design or a furnishing package is the best fit. If aligned, the first formal step is booking the Briefing and Visual Alignment Workshop.

Do I need to have a clear design style before working with you?
No. Part of our role is helping you define what feels right. Through workshops, visual references and material exploration, we uncover the atmosphere, palette and spatial qualities you are drawn to, even if you cannot articulate them yet.