Soraya is a freelance Interior Designer based in Brisbane, with experience in residential and educat
18/11/2020
Eat Drink Design Awards choice #3: Mr Frankie
Located in Frankston South, this cafe and weekend wine bar needed a design reminiscent of the bayside without the cliche coastal theme. Bold graphic shapes and colours, with clever lighting makes for a visually interesting space and smooth vs textured finishes.
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17/11/2020
Eat Drink Design Awards #2: Paper Crane
This restaurant in Cairns, designed by CTRL Space is the ideal combination of traditional Japanese neutral yet contrasting textures, and a pop of modern colour reminiscent of the streets of Tokyo. Paper Crane is shortlisted for the Best Restaurant Design and is our pick of a great lineup.
Photography: Cathy Schulser
16/11/2020
It's time for the Eat Drink Design Awards again and we couldn't go past the beautiful reimagining of the Esplanade "Espy" Hotel in St Kilda. This has been an icon of the Melbourne music scene for many years and if walls could talk, these walls would have 140 years worth of tales to tell.โ โ
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30/10/2020
Local Spotlight: .on.wellington is a newly opened cafe, with dreamy palette and materials reminiscent of Crete; textured sandstone, mosaic-style flooring and warm peach walls.
Choosing the right textural finishes goes a long way in transforming a simple space into an experience, and this is a great example!
23/10/2020
While health care spaces can be thought of as practical, clinical and uncomfortable, this space opposes all of those expectations. This is the entry and waiting area of located in the gorgeous heritage Rowes Arcade building. The use of curved architecture, relaxing colour palette and plenty of homely finishes, this space achieves a feeling of warmth and invitation.
10/09/2020
"Sawtooth" Queenstown
Reflecting the owner's need for a family home to showcase their art collection, this home is filled with dark joinery, plenty of local timber and space. While the black, white and timber palette has the potential to appear impersonal and dull, the use of contrasting finishes, coupled with the soft furnishing and excessive use of natural light means this design is comforting and stunning.
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09/09/2020
"The Cottages" at Lake Hayes, New Zealand
Making the most of the panoramic views of the stunning Southland scenery, this project has a rustic yet refined feel about it. All of the finishes are textural and natural in colour palette and physical form, taking inspiration from the historic woodshed it is located next to.
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01/07/2020
Never underestimate the power of statement kitchenware - especially not ones as unique and stunning as the Joie De Vivre homewares from
These pieces are all handmade, all perfectly imperfect and would all work well in styling a modern kitchen.
28/06/2020
Restraint is just as, if not more important than the composition of a design. Often it is assumed that having restraint in the styling of a project is synonymous with minimalism, but the two are not the same!
This Colonial Revival project in California is the perfect example of intelligent design choices with an understated and timeless result.
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17/03/2020
A home feels grand when the master bath entry is as photogenic as the bathroom itself.
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16/03/2020
Dreaming of some zen in this crazy time of fear and uncertainty. This gorgeous bathroom by is the perfect setting for a glass of red and a good book...
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Design by Soraya Ruth was born out of a passion for the human experience through beautiful, sustainable and well-considered spaces. Designer Soraya Harris has a history in design, ranging from residential and education interior design consultation and implementation, to costume and set design with the Victorian College of Art and various theatre and films.
Design by Soraya Ruth specialises in all stages of interior design, beginning with a complementary consultation in order to put together a project brief. From there, your project will be handled through to completion, which may involve any or all of the following:
Space planning
Material selections/recommendations
2D and/or 3D modelling in Revit
Liaising with suppliers and contractors during construction
Artwork and styling selections
Purchasing of furniture and furnishings if required
Design by Soraya Ruth is a business based in Brisbane, Australia, however online consultations and recommendations are also on offer, as is any other design projects you may think of - if we cannot fulfill your project, we will assist you in any way possible.