SARAH REED
- INTERIOR DESIGNER
FINLIE INTERIOR DESIGN - STUDIO
SARAH REED - INTERIOR DESIGNER
Sarah is an interior designer with a background in architectural drafting, furniture specification and interior space planning, combining technical understanding with a strong sense of aesthetics.
She holds a Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial) from Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University. Her journey into the design and construction space, began earlier at RMIT, where she studied Building Design and Drafting, laying the foundation for a deep appreciation of spatial awareness
and a keen eye for detail.
Prior to creating Finlie, Sarah specialised in workplace planning, joinery documentation and furniture specification. This experience provided valuable real-world insight into how design affects functionality and user experience.
Her academic and professional experience has shaped a design approach rooted in purpose, creativity, and collaboration. She is passionate about creating spaces that not only meet practical needs but also evoke a sense of comfort, clarity, and connection.
With a strong belief in sustainable design and thoughtful material use,
Sarah continues to explore how interiors can be both innovative and enduring.Today, her focus is on creating meaningful environments, with spaces that tell a story and feel as good as they look.
Sarah is an interior designer with a background in architectural drafting, furniture specification and interior space planning, combining technical understanding with a strong sense
of aesthetics.
She holds a Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial) from Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University. Her journey into the design and construction space,
began earlier at RMIT, where she studied Building Design and Drafting, laying the foundation for a deep appreciation of spatial awareness
and a keen eye for detail.
Prior to creating Finlie, Sarah specialised in workplace planning, joinery documentation and furniture specification. This experience provided valuable real-world insight into how design affects functionality and user experience.
Her academic and professional experience has shaped a design approach rooted in purpose, creativity, and collaboration.
She is passionate about creating spaces that not only meet practical needs but also evoke a sense of comfort, clarity, and connection.
With a strong belief in sustainable design and thoughtful material use,
Sarah continues to explore how interiors can be both innovative
and enduring. Today, her focus is on creating meaningful environments, with spaces that tell a story and feel as good as they look.
the heart
behind the name:
The name FINLIE is a blend
of my two gorgeous children’s names, Finn and Billie, reflecting the warmth and connection that inspires my approach to design.
Whether it’s a home, a workspace, or a place of gathering, I believe every interior should evoke a
sense of comfort, purpose
and belonging.
At Finlie, we design spaces that make you want to stay longer, not just pass through. Each project is a chance to create something carefully crafted, enduring and inviting. Places that stay with you because they mean something, not just because they look good.
We specialise in residential and small‑scale commercial projects, with a focus on bespoke joinery, furniture specification and considered space planning. Through ongoing research into new surfaces and finishes, we bring a contemporary edge to designs that remain practical and enduring.
At Finlie, we design spaces that make you want to stay longer,
not just pass through. Each project is a chance to create something carefully crafted, enduring and inviting. Places that stay with you because they mean something,
not just because they look good.
We specialise in residential and small‑scale commercial projects, with a focus on bespoke joinery, furniture specification and considered space planning.
Through ongoing research into
new surfaces and finishes, we bring a contemporary edge to designs that remain practical and enduring.
Every detail is driven
by functionality and context, ensuring each space feels purposeful and original.
The name FINLIE is a blend of my two gorgeous children’s names, Finn and Billie, reflecting the warmth and connection that inspires my approach
to design.
Whether it’s a home, a workspace, or
a place of gathering, I believe every interior should evoke a sense of
comfort, purpose and belonging.
Our process is collaborative and well-structured, ensuring every detail aligns with your vision, practical requirements, and aesthetic direction. Through open dialogue and a thorough design approach, Finlie Interior Design creates spaces that achieve a balance between usability, design cohesion, and lasting quality.
Our process is collaborative and well-structured, ensuring every detail aligns with your vision, practical requirements, and aesthetic direction. Through open dialogue and
a thorough design approach, Finlie Interior Design creates spaces that achieve a balance between usability, design cohesion and lasting quality.
Services
Initial Meeting where we work alongside the client to define the project brief, outlining key requirements and goals that guide the design process. The brief covers both practical needs such as required spaces, styling and overall aesthetics.
Undertaking a site inspection to assess the existing layout, exploring alternative interior planning options, and preparing a detailed floor plan that reflects the revised functional arrangement.
Developing a project vision by drawing on inspirational references and clarifying the intended aesthetic. Completing a site analysis to review existing conditions and any constraints. Preparing a functional floor plan that highlights spatial layout and key design features. Producing internal elevations to help visualise the concept, and external elevations to investigate form and materiality. Establishing preliminary
lighting layouts with indicative product selections, and assembling a conceptual materials palette for both interior and exterior applications.
Refining the floor plan to incorporate joinery, finishes, and dimensions. Preparing primary internal elevations with a focus on living and bathroom areas. Finalising external elevations to confirm overall form and key details where relevant. Developing a reflected ceiling plan that defines the lighting layout, schedule, and ceiling features. Advancing bespoke joinery design through detailed documentation. Compiling a comprehensive finishes and fixtures package. Producing a materials schedule that records all specified products, along with a fixtures, fittings, and equipment (FF&E) schedule covering joinery, sanitaryware, hardware, and other key items.
Producing perspective views of key spaces, incorporating materials and finishes to communicate the overall design intent. Highlighting bespoke joinery and detailing where relevant.
Preparing fully dimensioned and detailed joinery drawings suitable for issue to cabinet makers. Developing a loose furniture schedule outlining product types, material selections, and quantities.
Inspiration archive
sustainably manufactured
@francastudio
curved joinery
+ window seat
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