HERITAGE & RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGN
Designing a home
you're proud to live in.
Ki Interiors is a boutique studio founded by Gely Elkina, specialising in established and heritage style homes across Melbourne.
Meet the Founder
Gely Elkina
I started Ki Interiors because I kept seeing the same thing: beautiful older homes renovated in ways that stripped out everything that made them special. I believed there was a better way, one that honours the original architecture while making the home genuinely work for modern life.
My specialty is heritage style and established homes. I measure your home, model it in 3D, design the joinery, select every finish and document it all to a builder-ready standard: finishes schedules, floorplans, 2D elevations and lighting plans your trades can build from directly.
Based in Berwick, I work with clients across Melbourne on renovations, custom builds and furnishing projects. I take on a small number of projects at a time, so every decision gets my full attention and you always know exactly where things are at.
Our Name & Philosophy
Ki is the Japanese principle of vital energy. It is the feeling a room gives you the moment you walk in.
We believe the spaces you live in shape how you feel. A home you are proud of is a home you love being in, one that lifts you every time you walk through the door.
That is what we design for: spaces that inspire you, that feel unmistakably yours, and that you are proud to call home. Not just beautiful rooms, but rooms that feel right.
Why Ki Interiors
What Sets Us Apart
What sets us apart is our ability to bring your home to life before construction begins.
Every design is delivered as a complete, build-ready package: photorealistic 3D renders, a detailed finishes schedule, dimensioned floorplans and 2D elevations, and a lighting plan your electrician can work from. Your builder knows exactly how to implement it, and nothing is left to interpretation on site.
We design homes that are as buildable as they are beautiful.
See It Before It's Built
Photorealistic 3D renders of every key space, so you can see your home fully resolved and make confident decisions before anything is built.
Builder-Ready Documentation
A complete documentation set for your builder and trades: detailed finishes schedule, dimensioned floorplans and 2D elevations, and a lighting plan with RCP. Nothing left to guesswork on site.
A Process Built Around You
Five clear design phases, from concept to ongoing support through your build, with every detail shaped by your lifestyle and the way you actually want to live.
Bespoke by Design
Nothing off the shelf. Your home is designed around you, honouring its original character and fusing it with the way you live today.
Client Stories
What people say
"Working with Gely was a game-changer for our home renovation. Her expertise was evident from the start, and she made the whole process so easy — guiding us through bold design choices with confidence."
"Gely completely exceeded our expectations. Her eye for layout, colour, and styling is incredible — every detail was so thoughtfully considered. She made the whole process smooth, inspiring, and genuinely fun."
"Gely is patient, honest and really takes her time to understand what you want to feel in your space. She goes further than aesthetics — she focuses on what feelings you want to evoke."
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We handle the full design of your space — spatial planning, material and finish selection, custom joinery, lighting and furnishing — and translate it into photorealistic 3D concepts and builder-ready documentation, so everything is clear before work begins.
It depends on scope, and we're transparent about pricing from the first conversation. We offer staged engagements — from single-room design to full-home furnishing and renovation — so you can start where it makes sense for your budget.
We're based in Berwick and work across Melbourne's south-east and beyond — including Cranbourne, Clyde, Glen Iris, Carlton, the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding suburbs.
Yes — residential and commercial. Renovations, custom builds and extensions, kitchens and bathrooms, custom joinery, and full-home furnishing and styling.
It starts with a free 15-minute discovery call to understand your space, goals and budget. If it's a fit, we outline a tailored design process from there — no obligation.
Ready to Begin?
Let's design a space you'll never want to leave.
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