OUR INTERIORDESIGN BLOG
What does a colour consultant do?
When you’re planning a renovation or new build, it’s easy to get caught in the details. Colours, tiles, benchtops, flooring and accessories can be tricky to visualise, especially if you’re working with a blank space. Getting it wrong could not only leave you with a home that doesn’t quite feel right, but it can also...
Home lighting tips from Sydney’s award-winning interior designer
If you’ve ever looked at your floor plan and felt completely overwhelmed about where to put switches, what lights to choose, or how many power points you might actually need… trust me, it happens to everyone. Lighting is one of the most powerful design tools you have, yet it’s so often left until the final...
Home Designs Sydney: what you need to know before building starts
Designing a new home in Sydney is an exciting process, but it can quickly become overwhelming if you’re relying solely on builder floor plans. As a home designer Sydney-based, with nearly two decades of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how small layout decisions can either elevate a home’s liveability or become a daily frustration. Home designs...
How to Choose the Right Exterior Design for Your Home
Your home's exterior design is like the face of your property, setting the tone for the overall aesthetic and defining the impression it will have on visitors and passersby. Choosing the right exterior design is crucial to create curb appeal and a harmonious look that reflects your style while complementing the surroundings. In this quick...
Best house entrance design ideas
House entrance design ideas need significant consideration as the front entry to our homes are the first place we have to make a first impression. Have you ever noticed how when we visit someone or someone visit us in our home, there is always a moment of lingering at the house entrance? Whether we are...

Meet The Designer
An award-winning interior designer, Nancy Malekpour-Nisyrios is the Founder and Lead Design Consultant at Design to Inspire. Formerly a senior interior designer for a leading NSW construction company, she’s completed over 100 display homes, winning multiple MBA Excellence in Housing and Housing Industry Association awards.