The Design Smith Studio loves to create beautiful, authentic spaces with soul.  We focus on blending your practical needs with your dreams & desires, crafting welcoming spaces that make you feel wonderful.

Project Feature

New Brighton River Retreat - Bundjalung Country

What our clients are saying

  • “Jana completely reinvigorated my apartment. For me, it went from being a space that was was full of beige prefab factory furnishings to a place that feels me and something I’m really proud of.

    The whole process working with Jana was fun and she was able to strike the perfect balance in order to take me out of my comfort zone to get an end result I still love so much. I had furniture I loved but seriously needed a refresh. Jana sourced fabrics for reupholstery that I would never have taken a risk on without her. I’m still blown away at how this has given these treasured pieces new life for years to come.

    Her eye for colour is next level! Bold blue in the bedroom years later is beautiful to wake up to. The local art works and lighting she helped choose have pride of place on my walls and the kitchen timber bench and gorgeous tiles a number of years on have not dated a bit. I couldn’t be happier with the whole process from start to finish and would highly recommend working with Jana.”

    Erin E - Naarm Melbourne

  • Jana is a great communicator and has amazing style. After talking through the brief with me she nailed the exact vibe I was going for - lots of light with a casual, modern, clean aesthetic.

    I worked with Jana on a renovation/refresh of my dated Melbourne townhouse in 2018 & 2019.

    She worked with the best of the best tradies and and cabinet makers and came up with a bunch of clever storage solutions that were both functional and looked fantastic.

    From the custom made oak shelving unit to house my husband’s massive vinyl collection, to wonderful soft window seat, blinds and furnishings letting in the perfect amount of light and freshness, through to a super sexy ensuite - everything was just perfect.

    We lived in the house during the renovations which had its challenges but Jana did everything she could to minimise the impact on our family- always going above and beyond.

    Despite adoring the house, our family recently had a sea change and we had to leave it behind BUT we sold it off market for a nice profit as a direct result of the fantastic renovations and Jana’s design vision.

    I’m already looking forward to working with Jana on our new house when she can fit us in!

    Elizabeth A - Naarm Melbourne

  • Jana was an absolute pleasure to work with.

    She gave me carefully considered suggestions to help me achieve my vision for my home. She as sensitive to my budget and really looked at the space holistically to ensure the end result flowed perfectly.

    I loved the injection of colour & warmth she brought to my space. I can’t wait to work with her again.

    Daniella A - Banglow, Bundjalung Country

  • Jana is incredibly knowledgeable, she has great ideas & makes you feel at ease in the chaos of decision making.

    She is calm and so fun to work with. With a great sense of taste & authentic style, she always holds the vision & tays true to your wishes whilst bringing in suggestions & amazing improvements.

    She is super creative, yet also very practical & keeps it real. I loved our experience & always felt inspired & confident in the end product.

    Lisa B - South Golden Beach, Bundjalung Country

  • Jana's designs for our renovation were not only clever, practical and beautiful, but they were soulful.

    We wanted to renovate a 'home' not just a house and Jana effortlessly brought that spirit through the design choices. It was a huge relief to have a professional on board to bring the infinite choices down to a manageable, enjoyable project!

    Georgia P - New Brighton, Bundjalung Country

  • "Creating our entirely new kitchen was a much more fun (and far less stressful!) journey thanks to Jana. She brought an experienced perspective and a clever eye for detail to the renovation and made sure the end result was perfect and dreamy in every way."

    Jana connected us to the best tradespeople, suggested the kinds of hardware and cabinetry (and everything in between) that suited the brief, and genuinely cared for every feature and step along the way. We could not have possibly achieved the stunning result we have in the heart of our home without Jana.

    I recommend her for any aspect of your home renovation, not only to bring your dream to life, but to do so in the most relaxed and professional way. 🌟 A million stars."