Proud Mary Stylist.
Beautiful. Bespoke. Unapologetically you.

Interior Designer Melbourne | Bespoke Home Styling by Proud Mary Stylist

Creating a home should feel exciting, not overwhelming. I help busy homeowners in Melbourne make confident design decisions through thoughtful interior design, intelligent space planning and carefully curated furnishings. Whether you’re renovating, building or trying to make sense of a home that no longer works for the way you live, I provide the clarity, expertise and direction to get it right from the start.

Mary Holmes: 20 Years of Melbourne Design Experience

I spent two decades in the Australian furniture industry before I started Proud Mary Stylist. I worked with the best designers and retailers in the country. This time taught me how furniture is made and what makes a piece last.

I know how much scale, lighting and colour influence the way a home feels and functions, and I use that knowledge to help my clients avoid costly mistakes. I’ve built strong relationships with trusted local makers, suppliers and trades, giving my clients access to pieces, materials and expertise they often wouldn’t find on their own. I source with intention, selecting the right items for your space, lifestyle and budget, so you don’t have to spend your weekends wandering through showrooms, feeling overwhelmed and still unable to make decisions.

Interior Decorator Services for Melbourne Homes

Most of my clients come to me knowing what they like, but struggling to bring it all together in a way that feels cohesive and reflective of how they actually live. Between busy schedules, endless choices and the fear of making an expensive mistake, the process can quickly become overwhelming. My role is to simplify it.

I take the time to understand how you live in your home. Whether that means designing for a growing family, creating spaces for entertaining, or carving out somewhere quiet to work and reset, every decision is guided by both function and feeling. The result is a home that not only looks beautiful, but feels effortless to live in. Thoughtful, joyful and deeply personal to you.

I make the process simple. I listen to how you use your home. Do you have kids? Do you host dinners? Do you need a quiet place to work? I take those answers and build a design that fits. I want you to feel good when you walk through your front door. My goal is a home that is pretty, useful, and yours.

Interior Design and Styling for Every Room

Home Renovations and Spatial Planning

A big project is hard to manage. I work with your builder or architect to make sure the layout makes sense. I help you choose the hard finishes like flooring, tiles, and stone. We plan where the lights go and how the rooms connect.
Kitchen and Bathroom Design

These rooms are the heart of the house. I design them to be special. I use colour and texture to avoid the boring white boxes often seen in new builds. I find the right taps, tiles, and cabinets to make these spaces stand out.
Furniture Sourcing and Styling

The final layer is what makes a house feel like home. I find furniture, rugs, and art that work together. I pick pieces that fit the size of your room. I handle the orders and the delivery so you can stay focused on your work and family.

Interior Decorator Services for Melbourne Homes

I want the design journey to be calm. Here is how we do it:

The Chat:

We talk for 15 minutes for free. We see if we are a good match for your project.

The Meeting:

I visit your home. We talk about what you need and what you love.

The Plan:

I show you mood boards, floor plans, and samples. You see exactly how the space will look.

The Result:

We put the plan into action. I source the items and style the space.

Designing Homes Across Melbourne

Melbourne has many different types of houses. I work in heritage homes in South Yarra and Fitzroy. I style modern coastal houses in Brighton and Sandringham. I fix apartments in Prahran and Richmond.

I know the local shops and the local weather. I know which fabrics work for the Melbourne sun and which rugs can handle a busy household. Wherever you live in the city, I can help you make your home better.