We believe in history and stories – the history and provenance that a house has before we step foot in it, as well as the stories of the people living in it, their likes, collectables and treasures, and the thread that binds them.
We seek to not just understand our clients’ style and sensibilities but to get to know them at a deeper level so we can in turn tell their stories.
That’s what sets us apart and informs our process. We are creatives and technicians, curators and purveyors. We never approach a project with a pre-determined design outcome in mind, but treat it as a journey of discovery and let our clients’ needs and desires guide us.
Along the way, we uncover history and unveil their stories, which we skillfully weave into the narrative and footprint of their home.
Our projects are mostly high-end residential renovations, extensions or new builds, but also include boutique hospitality and aged care works.
“A whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”
We believe this to be true of team ILI. Led by Ioanna Lennox, the founder and creative director, we are a tight-knit group of professionals and lovers of design in all its forms. While we all bring diverse and unique skill sets to the mix, a singular focus unites us: the pursuit of excellence and the passion to enrich our clients’ lives through their living environment.
After nearly two decades building a successful career in financial services and studying interior design as a sideline pastime, Ioanna decided to pursue a lifelong passion for interiors and architecture and in 2014 founded Ioanna Lennox Interiors.
Balancing aesthetics with functionality and form are part of Ioanna’s design DNA. As the Creative Director, she guides the studio’s philosophy and choices for exceptional quality, refined craftsmanship and considered detailing. Ioanna’s approach to design is intuitive, inspired and passionate, and good enough is never an option. Her interiors are infused with a feeling of accessible luxury, warmth and glamour, while collaboratively weaving in her clients’ desires and aspirations.
Ioanna’s work has been featured in various publications including the Australian House & Garden and Belle magazines and the international Design et al’s Style Bible and The World’s Most Glamorous Homes.
Olga finds her greatest source of creativity in project briefs and clients’ uniqueness. Her goal is to transform each client’s vision into experiences and design a space that induces positive feelings. She draws inspiration from the contextual issues of each project, cultural and historical features of the building, the user’s character and value, as well as intellectual and emotional aspects.
Our work has won numerous industry accolades and been featured in a number of prestigious magazines both locally and internationally.
International Design & Architecture Awards 2020 – Winner Best Bathroom Award
KBDI and KBQ People’s Choice Award 2021 – Winner Bathroom Design
KBDI Designer Awards 2021 – Finalist for Small Bathroom NSW + ACT
KBDI Designer Awards 2021 – Finalist for Master Suite NSW + ACT
International Design & Architecture Awards 2020 – Shortlisted for Best Bedroom Award
International Design & Architecture Awards 2019 – Shortlisted for Interior Design Scheme Asia Pacific Award
International Design & Architecture Awards 2019 – Shortlisted for City Space Apartment / Penthouse Global Award
International Design & Architecture Awards 2019 – Shortlisted for Residential 1-2.5 Mil. Pounds (Property by Value) Award
Australian House & Garden Top 50 Rooms 2017
Best of Houzz Design Award 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017
Best of Houzz Service Award 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
