From concept to completion, we manage and tailor every aspect—budgets, suppliers, and construction—to bring each vision to life across a wide variety of different industries. Our priority is always ensuring projects are executed with precision, passion, and alignment to brand goals.
Interior Design Services
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We foster client relationships and have repeat business with big multinationals and smaller operators. Clients are our lifeblood. We value the long-term collaborative relationships we have developed that lead to challenging and interesting outcomes for each project we undertake.
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We offer complete commercial architectural and interior design services for the entire project stages or tailor-made to suit your needs. Our design process consists of client briefing, site feasibility, space planning test fits, concept design, specification of finishes and materials, and construction documentation. We specialise in retail, cafe, and restaurant interior design.
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We collaborate with the best-skilled shopfitters and builders to complete your project on time and within budget. We ensure the concept vision is completed to the highest quality and accuracy, down to the very last detail.
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We work with the industry's brightest talent to create or refresh your brand to make it stand out from the competition. Our brand partners build chemistry between people and brands by delivering an experience that emotively connects across every conceivable channel. Strategic brand thinking and design craft combine with a strong passion for experiences, communications, and content.
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We control and manage all aspects of the project and suppliers until the job is done. Our top priority is seeing the job we set out to do in the way we envisage. Managing the project to ensure we reach those is key. We work with external stakeholders to ensure the appropriate design management approvals are granted before construction.
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We provide full construction CAD documentation that allows a thorough understanding of the project. Our quality CAD documentation allows the builder to scope and cost the project in detail and execute the final built work. The documentation follows through on the concept vision to accurately portray the full design package solution.
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Navigating building approvals is becoming increasingly challenging. We manage building approvals through council or private certifier methods for DA approval or CDC (Compliant Development Certificate). We successfully coordinate with our network of engineers and consultants to ensure the appropriate construction details and statements required for the approvals.
Retail Design
Immersive experiences
Retail is about connected experiences; at heart, it is about people. At The Great Indoors, we curate branded environment solutions for the physical space that lives and breathes your brand for people. Retail is about immersive experiences that are memorable for customers and great places to work with exceptional customer service.
Cafe and Restaurant Design
Foodie Experiences
We’ve had the pleasure to work with intelligent and passionate food and beverage restaurant and cafe owners across Sydney. Crafting inviting cafés, kiosks, and restaurant concepts, from suburban dining spots to waterfront venues.
Office Interior Design
Designed for work
Our team has designed workplace and education spaces for banking, finance, private education, training, information services, and real estate. By blending creative space planning with Activity-Based Working (ABW), we create flexible, engaging environments for clients and visitors.
Food Retail and Supermarkets
Memorable marketplaces
We’ve created new concepts for eat-in food retail interior design, grocers markets and combined fresh food retail experiences in shopping centre precincts with our strategy and brand partners. Our holistic approach celebrates the love of food, creating immersive 'earth-to-table' environments beyond just coffee and cakes.
QSR - Quick Service Retail
Fast food faves and drive-thru
We’ve designed innovative QSR concepts for fast-food and drive-thru brands like KFC, Red Rooster, and Guzman Y Gomez, collaborating with marketing, branding, and operations teams. From shopping centres to urban high streets and suburban drive-thrus, we deliver complete design concepts, CAD documentation, and project management services.
Pop-ups and Brand Activations
Create temporary spaces
We create temporary spaces that connect with social media and digital online platforms for retailers looking to engage with customers within high-traffic areas to interact and test new products to gain better consumer insights.
Real Estate and Property Sales
Homes with heart
We’ve worked with real estate and property market leaders designing sales suites, real estate agent offices, and house and land package showrooms. We believe in driving individual design concepts in line with a brand, customer experience, service design and business objectives.
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Sectors We Work In
Commercial interior design varies depending on the operational requirements and customer experience goals of each industry. Organising services by sector allows visitors to quickly find information relevant to their business type.
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Industry-Focused Design Expertise
Interior design services are tailored to the needs of different industries. Retail environments require strong merchandising strategies, hospitality venues prioritise customer flow, and workplaces focus on collaboration and productivity.
Retail, Hospitality, Workplace, and More
The studio works across multiple commercial sectors, including retail stores, hospitality venues, office workplaces, and marketing environments. Examples of completed projects across these sectors can be viewed in the portfolio.
What You Get: End-to-End Delivery
Interior design projects involve more than concept development. End-to-end delivery ensures the project moves smoothly from the initial brief through to construction and final installation.
From Concept to Construction
Interior design services often begin with a project briefing that defines spatial requirements, operational needs, and design objectives. The concept stage is then developed into detailed design documentation.
Coordinated Project Delivery
The documentation phase ensures contractors and consultants can accurately deliver the project during construction. Businesses planning commercial interior design in Sydney can review the full scope of available capabilities on the services page.
Approvals & Documentation
Commercial projects often require documentation to support approvals and construction coordination. Proper documentation helps ensure the project complies with regulatory and tenancy requirements.
Planning Requirements and Compliance
Design documentation may be required for landlord approvals, council submissions, or contractor coordination. Preparing these materials early helps reduce delays during the project.
Clear Documentation for Delivery
Well-prepared documentation ensures the design intent is accurately translated during construction. Additional information about the studio’s design background can be found on the about page.
FAQs
Below are common questions asked by organisations exploring interior design services and commercial interior design in Sydney.
What do interior design services include?
Interior design services typically include concept development, layout planning, material selection, design documentation, and coordination during construction.
What is commercial interior design?
Commercial interior design focuses on planning environments used for business activities, including retail stores, hospitality venues, offices, and marketing suites.
How do I choose the right interior designer in Sydney?
Choosing an interior designer usually involves reviewing previous projects, understanding the design process, and confirming the studio has experience in the relevant industry sector.
Do interior design projects require approvals?
Many commercial interior design projects require approvals depending on the building type, tenancy requirements, and scope of work.
What industries do commercial interior designers work with?
Commercial interior designers often work with retail brands, hospitality operators, corporate workplaces, and property developers.
Start with a Feasibility Call
Many commercial projects begin with an early feasibility discussion to review project scope, timeline, and operational requirements. This stage helps organisations understand how interior design services can support their business objectives.
Discuss Project Scope and Timelines
A feasibility call allows project stakeholders to discuss site conditions, project goals, and possible design strategies before detailed work begins.
Begin the Conversation
To discuss commercial interior design or interior design in Sydney, organisations can start with a feasibility call through the contact page.