The studio
At Marylou Sobel Interior Design, every project is led by principal designer Marylou Sobel, who brings over 35 years of experience in residential interiors. Our boutique studio in Woollahra is home to a close-knit team of interior designers and interior architects, each contributing their own expertise while sharing a common commitment to thoughtful, client-focused design.
Working collaboratively, the team supports clients from initial briefing through to installation, coordinating trusted trades and consultants along the way. This considered, hands-on approach allows us to deliver refined, highly resolved interiors across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, CBD, Inner West, North Shore and Upper North Shore, as well as select projects further afield.
Marylou Sobel
Director/Principal Designer
“I’ve always believed the best interiors come from truly understanding my clients – how they live, what they love, and what makes them feel at home.”
Marylou Sobel is one of Australia’s most respected interior designers, with over four decades of experience creating refined, deeply personal homes for a discerning clientele. Her work is regularly recognised with industry awards and featured in leading Australian lifestyle publications including Belle, House & Garden and Home Beautiful.
Originally from South Africa, Marylou’s passion for interiors began at an early age, leading her to formal training in Interior Design and an early role with Head Interiors in Johannesburg. After relocating to Sydney in 1985, she established her own practice in 1997, growing it into a highly regarded studio based in Woollahra.
At the heart of Marylou’s work is a genuine connection with her clients. Known for her empathy and intuitive listening, she takes the time to understand how her clients live, ensuring each project feels both considered and entirely personal. Working closely with architects, builders and craftspeople, she brings a highly resolved approach to spatial planning and interior architecture, alongside a sophisticated use of materials, a deep love of textiles and finishes, and an unwavering attention to detail.
Supported by an experienced team and a trusted network of local architects, builders, suppliers and artisans, Marylou guides each project with care and clarity – from early concept and planning through to completion. The result is a body of work that feels as effortless as it is thoughtfully resolved.
Nick Rojas
Senior Interior Architect
“I believe the most memorable spaces are those that touch people emotionally – places that feel honest, comforting and truly lived in.”
Nick is a dedicated architect and interior designer with over nine years of postgraduate experience, shaped by an international career that spans Venezuela, Chile and now Australia. His journey began in Venezuela, where he discovered a passion for creating spaces that enhance everyday life, before spending nearly seven years in Chile refining his craft and gaining a broader design perspective.
Deeply interested in how environments influence human emotion, Nick focuses on interiors that are not only aesthetically resolved but meaningful, resonant and highly personal to each client. He is known for creating spaces that feel cozy, unique and memory-rich, drawing on clients’ stories to inform spatial planning, materiality and detail. Now based in Australia, Nick brings his international background to the studio’s projects, contributing to beautifully considered, functional and sustainable interiors with a strong commitment to continuous improvement in his practice.
Victoria Saliakouras
Interior Designer
“I believe the most successful interiors balance function with self‑expression, creating spaces that feel both deeply personal and visually engaging.”
Victoria has nurtured her passion for interior design throughout her life, developing a thoughtful, client-focused approach to residential interiors. After completing her Advanced Diploma of Interior Design at Sydney Design School, she refined her expertise working on homes across Sydney’s Northern and Eastern suburbs, with a particular interest in creating functional, expressive spaces that support everyday living.
Complementing her design qualification with an Interior Decoration and Styling certificate, Victoria brings a layered, detail-oriented eye to each project, from spatial planning through to finishes and final styling. Dedicated to continuous learning, she contributes fresh, innovative ideas to every MSID project, always striving to craft interiors that feel both considered and genuinely reflective of her clients’ lifestyles.
Ella Hugnin
Creative Digital Executive
“I’m fascinated by how design, culture and technology intersect to create experiences that feel both beautiful and deeply intuitive.”
Ella is a creative designer with deep roots in Mauritius and an international education spanning France and the UK, bringing a globally informed perspective to the studio’s work. After completing her Bachelor in Interior Architecture and Spatial Design, she honed her attention to detail and material storytelling at Tektura, a respected wallcovering design company in London.
Now based in Sydney and undertaking a Master’s in Interaction Design at UTS, Ella works part-time as a Creative Digital Executive at Marylou Sobel Interior Design, fusing interior sensibilities with digital thinking across projects. Her work is defined by a fearless exploration of ideas, weaving cultural depth and human insight into visual narratives for both physical spaces and online platforms. With a strong eye for digital storytelling and social media, Ella crafts impactful content that gives each project a considered and cohesive presence beyond the built environment.