BORTOLOTTO INTERIORS
RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES
INTERIOR DESIGNER –
MARIA BORTOLOTTO
My partner master craftsman Don Bennett
Our beautiful boy Charlie -Akita Inu who had the pleasure of traveling with us for 7 years in Europe, we miss him dearly.
The challenge of developing several properties - both rural and urban over the last 20years offered many opportunities for me to express my ideas of design in comprehensive ways with my partner a master craftsman.
Memberships/ Certifications
A member of the Passive House Association Australia 2023
Certification:- KLC Certificate Residential Interior Design 2023
A Member of the Design Institute of Australia 2023
Professional Curtain Making – Victoria Hammond UK 2019
Garden Landscaping and Design – Cengage – 2010
Banksia Award 2013 – Agriculture and Food Paddock to Plate Sustainably
Studying Cert 4 Building and construction
After a short stint as a newly employed teenager in the Public Service in Canberra I joined my family in the hospitality industry in Melbourme.
Each of us brought different skills to this- my mother, entrepreneur and chef, my father, busiessman, my sister, hostess, and myself passionate about trends and self improvement and we rapidly evolved as a formidable force in a rapidly changing industry. A succession of very successful venues followed culminating some 35 years later at the Cecconi’s Flinders Lane with a very loyal customer base.
Style. Efficiency. Quality. Authenticity became key principles in all aspects of our activities.
The aquisition of an inner suburban heritage listed wharehouse afforded me the opportunity to exercise my passion for design with a totally free rein resulting in a beautifully equipped light filled studio.
As our restaurant career progressed opportunities for design adjustments were frequent, sometimes major. e g Flinder's Lane when we took over in 2008. I relished these opportunities to create ambience, functionality achieving a strong sense of style in conjunction with senior designer Scotty Mollard.
In the background to restaurant life, we repurposed a suburban medical clinic into a student housing precinct.
In 2016 I felt the need to step back and reflect a little. We travelled through parts of Europe deciding to return the next year with a view to staying longer.
After much research and a little more European touring I purchased a village house in Burgundy in the Cote D'or. Returning the next year I embarked on a renovation that transformed a cluttered, old fashioned 3 level house into an elegant and spacious home that highlighted traditional French materials and craftmanship. I converted the top floor into a workshop/studio/office for my curtain making etc and studies in interior design with KLC School of Design London. Samples of materials- fabrics, stone, tiles etc adorned the walls.
Returning to Australia earlier this year, I am keen to put much of this experience to work.
I APPROACH EACH DESIGN AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REFINE AND EXPRESS MY SENSE OF STYLE WITH A CLEAR MIND AND THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF EACH.
Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. An interior designer is someone who plans, researches, coordinates, and manages such enhancement projects.
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Bortolotto Interiors an interior design firm specializing in transforming spaces with a unique vision.
Our services:-
1. **Initial Consultation**: Assess the space and discuss the client's goals, preferences, and budget. This often includes a walkthrough and measurements.
2. **Design Concepts**: Based on the consultation, the designer proposes concepts, which can include mood boards, color schemes, furniture suggestions, and layouts.
3. **Space Planning**: Effective use of space is key. Create floor plans that ensure the room is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
4. **Material and Finishes Selection**: This includes picking out materials like flooring, fabrics, tiles, and paint to achieve the desired look.
5. **Furniture and Accessory Sourcing**: We will source and find furniture, lighting, and accessories that align with the overall design vision.
6. **Project Management**: Full-service
