Hello! I’m Simone Gillespie

Owner of Essence Interiors based in Perth WA

Interior Design & Renovation Management Services

Colour Consulting & Interior Styling
A Full Decorating Advice Service

Home Improvement Specialist
Offering all the guidance and support you need.

Complete Home Renovations
and Project Management Services

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Essence Interiors & Renovations

4.9

Based on 30 reviews

Lucy Webb

09:18 11 Jun 24

We called Simone to update our very 80s style home. She discussed many ideas and talked through all the possibilities... and clearly had a vision of how our house might look. We left the choosing of colours, tiles and fittings mainly to Simone. The picture came together beautifully. All the trades that Simone sourced were professional and we have no complaints at all around the quality of their work. Simone is creative annd enthusiastic and shares her ideas with you before work commences. We have no hesitation in recommending you discuss with Simone if you are looking to update and modernise your home.read more

Graham Harris

11:23 18 Apr 24

After our initial consultation with Simone we agreed on a budget and some ideas on how to finish the interior decor of... our new town house. She did all the running around to purchase wall art and furniture and fittings to complete the job and I am sure she will post before and after photos of how it turned out.We are more than happy with the results and would recommend her services to anyone wishing to add the finishing touch.Well done SimoneRae and Grahamread more

Julie Leggett

05:12 20 Feb 24

I was stuck on choosing a paint colour to replace yellow walls and a red/pink feature wall in our living area. Simone... suggested Mudberry full 1/2 and 1/4 to use in the kitchen, living area, and hallway and main bedroom. I still had doubts. But I am happy to say my house looks amazing and the colour is fantastic and suits our older style home so well. Thank you Simone, I would never have picked this colour, but it was the right choice Very happyread more

Sarah Jackson

02:13 21 May 23

Couldn’t be happier with my new beautiful kitchen! All the tradespeople that Simone organised were absolutely great -... the cabinet maker (Joe) especially exceeded all expectations. Took 4 weeks from demo start to complete finish (included installation of my stone benchtop) so a home cooked meal has never tasted so good! Thank you so much 😊read more

Elonn Tyl

03:11 20 May 23

I had a fantastic experience engaging Simone to give our bathrooms and laundry a facelift. Simone was excellent at... managing all the different trades that had to come through, from removing all the tiles, to installing new tiling, plumbing, shower screens and cabinetry with almost no waiting time between trades. I was also recommended places to go for affordable tiles and bathroom accessories. Great communication, I always new who was coming and when. I also found her fee very reasonable for the amount of time I would have spent coordinating all the quotes and communicating with the trades. Plus, she’s lovely to deal with! Highly recommend.read more

Bu O'Brien

08:16 05 Feb 23

Simone project managed the refurbishment of an old bathroom and laundry room in the house I bought last year . She was... professional and informative and had a great team of tradespeople working with her . We had a big crisis with unexpected termite damage in the walls and she very kindly found a carpenter who could deal with that quickly so the project was not hugely delayed . Costs went up but it was unavoidable . However the job was completed quickly and very well done . I was busy with work and Simone managed things well by keeping me informed at every stage .Her trades team were also very easy to communicate with and were professional and efficient . I love my new bathroom and laundry .Thank you for a job so well done Essence ! 😊read more

Laurie Franklin

03:21 02 Aug 21

Simone is such an enthusiastic and professional designer! She has years of experience and is such a pleasure to work... with.read more

Doug Hodson

00:59 28 Jul 21

Simone came round at very short notice to give us advice on wooden flooring options. She was very knowledgeable and... informative. We were fully acquainted with what we needed to know by the end of her one visit. She is very pleasant to deal with. She had a good feel for what our needs were in terms of the advice we neededread more

Nicole McLachlan

08:50 03 Mar 21

Simone was a dream to work with. I appreciated the rare opportunity to design for someone with whom you could explore... new materials and possibilities with to such great effect! She was vibrant and driven to the cause from start to completion.A very satisfying collaboration indeed!Niki McLachlanByDesign Architectureread more

E Henshall

02:48 28 Jul 20

Essence Interiors are able to help me with my renovations in suburban Perth during the Covid19 border closures! This... is awesome. Without Simone I would just replace the oven in an outdated kitchen, not an efficient use of funds. Simone is helping install a new kitchen, toilet and laundry which have been in need of replacement for years. Did I mention I don't live in WA? Thank you Simone.read more

Marcus Ayres

05:47 25 Jun 20

As a supplier of Natural Stone & Porcelain slabs for benchtops, cladding and flooring material we have found working... with Essence Interiors a breeze. Jobs always running on time and the finish product always looks amazing. Would recommend them for your house make over any day!read more

Bryan Sparks

02:56 05 Aug 17

Such a great person to work with! Very knowledgeable of the industry and passes on her trade discounts to her clients.... Would recommend Essence Interiors to anyone wanting to do a renovation, especially if they aren't very confident in choosing product and tradesman. Thank you Simone! love your work!!read more

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We have worked with many clients across Perth including home owners, developers, architects and builders to create some amazing spaces. View Project Showcase

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Welcome to Essence Interiors

THE ESSENCE OF YOUR HOME IS YOU!

It wasn’t until I renovated my own home in 1998, that I began to understand the meaning of this phrase and the things that make just a ‘house’, into a PERFECT, UNIQUE and personal ‘home’.

There’s the feeling of the plush wool carpet, between your toes, so cosy and warm. The shine and smell of polished, solid timber floors, glinting in the daylight. The colours on the wall of your bedroom ‘cocoon’, those floaty, soft, sheer curtains swaying in the breeze of an open window. The lovely gold glow, the warmth and the shapes cast on the wall, by your living room lamp.

I began to realise then, that I could help others to bring out their personality, their true and authentic self, the passions and the qualities that make us all feel so safe when we are HOME.

THAT’S WHEN ESSENCE INTERIORS WAS BORN;

In 2004, after a major renovation/extension of my own home, I reached out to help others, to do what I had done, in my own home.

I started a business to help all those building, renovating or decorating find the ESSENCE of themselves. To make their house or home a reflection of their own personality, because the ESSENCE of your home really should be all about YOU, not all just about the latest trends, colour & gadgets.

Create that safe haven. That place called home that reflects who you are.

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Colour Consultations

Is choosing a colour to paint the walls making you break out in a sweat?

Go the easy way with an Essence Colour Consult-quick, easy and professional, in your home for just one hour ; all your questions will be answered and a colour plan provided or full details of colours and samples given where available. ( **Your floor plans are required for a colour plan)

Don’t waste another minute deliberating over which colour to choose for your walls?

Essence can fix the issues in less than one hour.

CALL NOW 0411 348 761

I met with Simone for a home (paint) colour consultation to help me “update” our interior. Essence interiors was exactly what I hoped and needed. Simone is fun though professional, with an easy-going nature though very insightful. She took notice of the existing furnishing and decor preferences. She worked upon what to keep and work with. She introduced latest palettes whilst detailing colour hints that come with years of experience. She offered practical advice and taught me new tricks! Her colour consultation was a huge assistance when I got to next stage of talking with painters. They appreciated ‘my knowledge’ and the quoting process was easier. Thank you Simone!

Megana happy colour consult customer!

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Rates From Just $170 For A 1 Hour Mini Consult – Or Upgrade To Initial Consult; 2 Hours For $330

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Making Your Home a Haven

Your home says everything about you!

So many things, go into making ‘the Haven’ in which your life story, will ultimately play out. Its important to capture ‘the essence of you’ in your safe haven; your own home.

We can do that with;

Internal wall Colours that make your heart ‘sing’!
Shadows, that flicker and move, cast on a wall from a window a light fixture or a lamp.
Trinkets and Treasures from a lifetime of friends and overseas travel adventures.
Showing those things passed down from generations, things you cannot part with.
Artworks and photographs, which remind you of times long gone and the happy days.

Essence Interiors, is here to bring out the inner you, the true-life story, a reflection of your own family, of your own self, projected, if you like, into your space, your house, your home.

We are here to guide the way, to ASSIST in making the place you live, a mirror in to your soul.

Your home says everything about you. That’s why the ESSENCE OF YOUR HOME IS YOU!

Project Portfolio

We can assist with renovation projects of any size. No job is too big or too small for us! Call us now 0411 348 761. Please browse our project portfolio below:

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KIND WORDS

Simone’s colour advice for painting was essential when transforming our apartment foyer to a classic and timeless entry. Simone gave me the confidence to be bold with paint choice and the results speak for themselves.

Simone was also extremely helpful in sourcing new wall art to compliment the area. Engaging Simone’s expertise and knowledge has been paramount in the overall transformation and I have no hesitation in recommending her to everyone that requires advice and reassurance in all renovating areas.

Tania Dukes

I had Simone visit me for a two-hour consultation in my home two weeks ago.

Her brief was; I asked her to do a walk through room-by-room and advice me where I could make improvements to my décor and furniture placement.

Simone gave me really good advice and helped me improve the layout of my home. I am going to put my home on the market in a few months and do not want to use professional staging so this consultation was just right for me.

Simone’s suggestions and fabulous personality were of great help and very motivational.

I can recommend Simone to anyone who is looking for help as I was.

Mandi

Simone is a fantastic interior designer!

Simone advised us with every aspect of our recent build including interior colours, exterior colours, window treatments, tiles, carpet and flooring, along with kitchen design, colours and soft furnishings. We are thrilled with the result and we could not have done it without Simone’s help. Simone considered all our needs, our budget and the overall look we were trying to achieve.

We would highly recommend Simone, she is professional, enthusiastic has a wide range of information and contacts and we would definitely use her again!

Karen

I have worked with Simone on renovation jobs for the past seven years. Simone is very creative, and visionary in transforming an average dwelling into something really special.

It is always a pleasure working with Simone, as the job is consistently well co-ordinated, with the various trades people involved, and work to be done organised efficiently. The job runs to a tight schedule, on time and on budget.

Brendan McCabe

Essence Interiors are able to help me with my renovations in suburban Perth during the Covid19 border closures! This is awesome. Without Simone I would just replace the oven in an outdated kitchen, not an efficient use of funds. Simone is helping install a new kitchen, toilet and laundry which have been in need of replacement for years. Did I mention I don’t live in WA? Thank you Simone.

E Henshall

As a supplier of Natural Stone & Porcelain slabs for benchtops, cladding and flooring material we have found working with Essence Interiors a breeze. Jobs always running on time and the finish product always looks amazing. Would recommend them for your house make over any day!

Marcus Ayres

These guys are the best! An eye for detail, a kind of intuition for how things should be.

Scott Vawser

Simone listens to your needs and is aware of your budget and comes through with a plan with your best interests at heart

Elizabeth Sadler

Such a great person to work with! Very knowledgeable of the industry and passes on her trade discounts to her clients. Would recommend Essence Interiors to anyone wanting to do a renovation, especially if they aren’t very confident in choosing product and tradesman. Thank you Simone! love your work!!

Bryan Sparks

Essence Interiors came through on our work with a meticulous approach to everything. Highly Recommended!

Gustavo E Acevedo

Fast, efficient, effective. Great advice. Gets the job done

Melissa Millar

Friendly and professional service. will definitely recommend to others.

Ali Ilyas

THANK YOU so much! You have helped immensely, I love the ideas you have come up with and I’m playing around with them now as I write. I really appreciate you saying I can check in with you about our discussion, too. Will let you know where I get to.

Dallas