The Designory Studio

The Designory Studio Made by designers, made for you. Designers empowering you with inspiration, education + tools. We're making beautiful designer homes more accessible than ever.

The Designory is a multi-faceted design business and education platform with a focus on interiors, architecture, and the built environment. With over 15 years in the industry, we bring deep expertise and a unique perspective on design, education, and building. Co-led by Founder Melissa Bonney and Director Cat Gerke, The Designory blends over 35 years of combined experience in design and marketing. Our evolution from a boutique studio to a multi-channel brand has been driven by a mission to share knowledge, create impact, and build authentic brand value. The business spans three core divisions:

In Residence Collective – our consulting arm, offering design strategy & consulting, property advisory, and buyer agency services;

The Designory Digital – our eCommerce and education platform featuring project insights, digital products, events, and courses;

Brand Collaborations – our marketing arm connecting leading brands with an engaged audience through content, campaigns, and curated partnerships.

Would you rather a bigger wardrobe or a bigger ensuite?More storage, better organisation and a place for everything… or ...
06/10/2026

Would you rather a bigger wardrobe or a bigger ensuite?

More storage, better organisation and a place for everything… or a spacious bathroom with a beautiful shower, generous vanity and room to actually move?

It’s one of those dream-home decisions that says a lot about how you live... because both feel like a luxury in very different ways.

So where do you stand?

You know when you’re mindlessly scrolling Pinterest and then something makes you stop dead? Yep. This was today’s one.sa...
04/10/2026

You know when you’re mindlessly scrolling Pinterest and then something makes you stop dead? Yep. This was today’s one.

sandbergwallpaper ’s Alba Teal Wallpaper, designed by , is inspired by the Lebanese Cedar trees around Lake Como and it has that perfect mix of moody, botanical and beautifully grown-up. The teal is rich without feeling heavy, the pattern has enough drama to make a statement, but it still feels calm and timeless.

Very much a 'save immediately, find a room for it later' kind of wallpaper.

Any excuse to pop into for a very quick source is absolutely fine by us. By quick... we obviously mean wandering around...
04/10/2026

Any excuse to pop into for a very quick source is absolutely fine by us. By quick... we obviously mean wandering around for far too long, sitting on everything and mentally redesigning several outdoor areas we do not currently own.

We’re loving their new outdoor collection. It's considered, sculptural and very much proof that outdoor furniture doesn’t need to feel like the slightly less attractive cousin of your interiors. If you’re looking for one of those elevated outdoor pieces that can completely make the space, this collection is well worth a look.

Perhaps you should “just pop in” too. We take no responsibility for what happens next.

02/10/2026

Now that is what we call a transformation!. But we’re not going to pretend renovating is easy. There are a lot of decisions, a lot of moving parts, and a lot of moments where you suddenly realise you don’t know what you don’t know. What makes it easier is having a way of thinking to fall back on.

Knowing what questions to ask. What needs to be resolved early. Where it’s worth spending. Where you can pull back. And how to keep making decisions that lead back to one clear idea for the home. That’s exactly why we have been busy creating INSIDER, which is our new Membership platform within our website...It includes all our resources, tools, plans ... plus sourcing access to get our trade discounts plus ee know that sometimes you just need to ask someone a question, INSIDER also includes fortnightly Zoom sessions with Mel so you can get guidance as your own project unfolds.

One price. Everything unlocked for a full year. Launching October 14th

We’ve been a little quiet on socials lately.Not gone. Not taking a break. Just very, very deep in the weeds behind the s...
02/10/2026

We’ve been a little quiet on socials lately.

Not gone. Not taking a break. Just very, very deep in the weeds behind the scenes working on something that has turned out to be… quite the undertaking.

But we figure anything worth creating …something that actually has value and doesn’t already exist in quite the way you need it to … is probably going to be a little difficult to make. And this one has been.

We’ve been slowly plodding away, building our new Designory membership platform from the ground up. And from the beginning, we were very clear about what we didn’t want it to be.

We didn’t want to create another course you buy, watch a few videos from, take some notes… and then still wonder what on earth you’re actually supposed to do with your own house. We wanted to create something that gives you confidence in the doing.

In renovating yourself.
In decorating yourself.
In making the decisions.
In knowing what comes next.
And in understanding why you’re making those decisions in the first place.

Real confidence doesn’t really come from someone giving you 10 great renovation tips. It comes from having the actual tools to do the job.

So we’ve been filling this thing with the stuff we genuinely think makes a difference to a project… plans, templates, guides, resources and access to real design expertise when you need it.

The things that help bridge that enormous gap between “I know what I like” and “I actually know what I’m doing.”

We’re almost there. We’re hoping to throw open the doors mid-month.. thanks for hanging in there with us.

X Mel and Cat

This is a goodie and a brand we’ve been using for years. For most people, when it comes to defining a boundary, you thin...
01/10/2026

This is a goodie and a brand we’ve been using for years. For most people, when it comes to defining a boundary, you think 'fence', right? But what about a fence that goes a step further?

We’ve used on a number of our projects and their post-and-panel system takes the humble boundary fence to a whole other level. You can paint it, tile it, clad it in stone… we’ve even mounted outdoor showers onto it.

And beyond privacy, there are options designed to help with things like acoustics and creating a much more considered backdrop to your outdoor spaces. So whether you’ve got a 'slightly too interested' neighbour, need to screen off an area, or you’re simply trying to define your exterior living zones without defaulting to a standard fence, we absolutely think they’re worth a look.

You’ll find our full write-up on ModularWalls in our Little Black Book our FREE 130+ page sourcing guide packed with the suppliers, products and brands we actually use and recommend.

Download for FREE here: https://www.thedesignory.com.au/source-like-us/the-little-black-book

01/10/2026

If you could have an ensuite with no shower glass to clean, would you do it? Because that was very much the brief at Samudra House.

You walk through the walk-in robe and tucked around the corner is the shower, completely open, beautifully private and with not a glass screen in sight. Honestly, one less thing to squeegee feels like a design win to us.

The whole ensuite leans into those relaxed Mediterranean vibes, with a layout that feels simple, considered and a little bit luxurious without trying too hard. And if you love the layout, the plans for this bathroom are available on our website, along with the full sourcing schedule.

P.S. We’re also launching our membership very soon, which will give you access to every single one of our home plans, interior plans and so much more.

Stay tuned… this one is going to be good.

Looking for kitchen inspiration that feels timeless, but not too sensible? This one hits that sweet spot, equal parts mi...
01/10/2026

Looking for kitchen inspiration that feels timeless, but not too sensible? This one hits that sweet spot, equal parts mid-century cool, warm, practical and definitely not boring.

We’re loving the way this space mixes materials without feeling overworked. Timber, stone, colour and those beautifully simple lines all doing their thing, but somehow still feeling calm and completely livable.

It’s the kind of kitchen that proves “timeless” doesn’t have to mean beige, bland or devoid of personality.

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Photography:

What design trend are you completely over?The one you see everywhere and can’t unsee? The finish that suddenly feels tir...
30/09/2026

What design trend are you completely over?

The one you see everywhere and can’t unsee? The finish that suddenly feels tired? The layout choice, colour palette, tile, arch, curve, handle, lighting style or “must-have” feature that you are officially ready to retire?

Tell us below...what trend are you done with? 👇

The best kitchens aren’t just about the benchtop or the colour of the joinery.It’s the appliance cupboard that hides the...
27/09/2026

The best kitchens aren’t just about the benchtop or the colour of the joinery.

It’s the appliance cupboard that hides the daily chaos. The integrated bin in exactly the right spot. The fridge and dishwasher that disappear. The curve that softens the whole room. The tiny joinery details that make everything feel properly resolved.

These are the things we think about when we design kitchens, because they’re the things that make a space work beautifully long after the reveal photos are taken.

And if you’re planning a kitchen renovation, you don’t have to start from a blank page.

We have a collection of fully designed kitchen plans available to download, complete with working CAD files so you can adapt them to your own home.

Explore all the plans here: https://www.thedesignory.com.au/plan-your-project/interior-plans/kitchen-plans

Address

PO Box 1480
Byron Bay, NSW
2481

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61406319744

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