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Brace Design is a Sydney-based interior design and architecture studio creating refined, enduring spaces for contemporary living.

Our work balances atmosphere, materiality and practicality to create homes and hospitality environments that feel calm, intelligent and deeply lived-in.

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RECENT PROJECTS

  • Modern kitchen with black island, marble countertops, copper faucet, white and wooden cabinets, and decorative metallic wall art.

    REDFERN RESIDENCE

    A contemporary refurbishment of an inner city terrace house.

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  • Modern open-concept living room and kitchen with beige furniture, large windows, and a vaulted ceiling with pendant lighting. The space is decorated with neutral tones, vases, and books, and features outdoor greenery visible through the windows.

    PAVILION RESIDENCE

    A glazed living space is added as a pavilion to an existing single-story residence.

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  • Outdoor scene with two black metal chairs with wooden armrests, a large round stone table, and a swimming pool in the background. The chairs cast shadows on the stone patio.

    SEA SEA HOTEL

    A chic refurbishment to a dated bungalow-style hotel creates a new NSW Central Coast getaway.

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Enduring Spaces

We create interiors and architecture designed for longevity — spaces that remain functional, adaptable and emotionally resonant over time. Through careful planning, proportion and material selection, our work prioritises permanence over trend, creating environments that support contemporary life while ageing with integrity.

Material Intelligence

Our approach is grounded in a considered understanding of materials, craftsmanship and construction. We prioritise natural, durable and locally sourced finishes wherever possible, balancing tactile quality with performance, sustainability and long-term usability.

Contemporary Living

We design spaces around the realities of modern living — flexible homes and environments that support work, family life, retreat and connection. Each project is shaped through close consideration of how people move, gather and inhabit space on a daily basis.

Modern two-story house with gray brick exterior, surrounded by landscaped garden with trees, plants, and a gated patio, viewed from a patio with a pool in the foreground.

Collaborative Delivery

Brace Design works closely with clients, architects, consultants and builders to deliver highly resolved projects from concept through to completion. Our collaborative studio model enables thoughtful coordination across architecture, interiors and construction, ensuring clarity, consistency and attention to detail throughout the process.